El Gordo is a friendly and welcoming neighbourhood taqueria where simplicity rhymes with savoury. Come try one of our delicious tacos, offered at a very affordable price. There is something for everyone; meat, fish or vegetables. Our Mexican-inspired cuisine is bursting with flavour and goes well with one of our exotic cocktails such as margaritas or mojitos! In addition to tacos, you will also find Latin cuisine classics such as quesadillas, burritos and fajitas plates to share. If you want to bring the Mexican Fiesta home, our catering service will delight you!
Overall, diners describe El Gordo as a warm, welcoming Mexican spot with a relaxed vibe, where attentive service, a friendly staff and solid value set the tone. The menu is praised for variety and notes of vegetarian options, with many praising generous portions and flavors on staples like tacos, burritos, fajitas and quesadillas, plus standout desserts such as churros. The atmosphere, including a cozy interior and a pleasant terrace, earns consistent compliments, and live music or jazz nights are often described as a bonus, though some guests find the volume a bit high on busy evenings. While the food is repeatedly highlighted for freshness and quality, a few visits mention occasional delays, uneven timing between courses, or items arriving cooler than expected, and there are occasional comments about seasoning being too salty by some diners. Overall, El Gordo emerges as a reliable favorite for gatherings with friends or family, good value for money, and a welcoming environment that many say they would return to again and again.
On adores venir à votre restaurant avant les spectacles.
Nous avions réservé pour le bar & nous étions assis à une table & les drinks ne sont jamais arrivé , nous avons du le rappeler malgré une soirée tranquille . Bref d'habitude on aime mais hier c'était 4/5 , à bientôt quand même ça l'arrive des soirée comme ça x
Excellente place! Ils on eu du retard dans la commande de notre plat & on tout fait pour régler la situation. Ils nous on traiter comme des clients VIP. Personnel exceptionnel & marguarita les meilleurs en ville!!
Jan 13, 2024
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Great place & the food is amazing!!! I loved the waiter, she's so sweet & gave us shots for our long wait time! Only concern is it's very crowded & small location (i wish it was bigger) so long wait time if you come without reservation but good atmosphere overall :)
I normally don't write reviews, but this place was amazing. The food was really tasty & semi spicy (they do offer hot & really hot sauce if you want). The owner is really friendly & greeted us with so much kindness.
Dec 15, 2023
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Another year at Geppetto Notre Dame for our staff Christmas dinner & no one wants to go anywhere else ever. The food is amazing, from appetizers (the cauliflower!) to the dessert (key lime cheesecake wow) & everything in between. Attentive & super friendly service. Made for a fun atmosphere. Thank you! See you next year!
Late lunch @ El Gordo. Had the coliflor tacos; cauliflower, cheek peas, avocado, very delicious. Than tried the shrimp bol with rice & vegies, loved it! Great service with a smile. Loved the portobello & fish tacos. Yummy fried squids. Delicious churros. Brunch at El Gordo, loved it, beans, eggs, avocado, delicious 😋 comes with Mimosa🤠 great service 😁
Que de bons mots sur les deux serveuses le soir que nous étions là. Le seul bémol... la combinaison d'ingrédients froids & chauds dans les bols de buritos donnent un plat très tiède. C'est peut-être incontournable... mais ce n'est pas particulièrement agréable. Tout est A1 pour le reste !
