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El Gordo

Simple and delicious neighborhood taqueria.
Little Burgundy
4.4$ & $$
OPEN5 pm - 11 pm
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El Gordo Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
MexicanLatin AmericanVegetarianGluten-free OptionsTacosBrunchCateringGreat selection of cocktailsResto-Bar
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!

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Reviews for El Gordo

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Review Summary

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.
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Nice menu, reasonable prices & good service made dining there a good experience. I especially like that rhey have healthy choices on their menu!

Nov 2, 2024
on Google

A bit loud. Food pretty decent. Host was not really patient, but great quality price

Nov 2, 2024
on Google

Yum yum yum Libation, Gin tonic with mint & cucumber We started with the carbonara suggestion for our first waiter it was delicious but a little oily. Libation, a lovely white wine & the name escapes me right now Then the piece de resistance 4 cheese pizza with extra Italian sausage Our waiters were fantastic, the first young man was polite, & the second one who made our gent tonic & suggested the wine was exceptional.

Oct 25, 2024
on Google

La pizza était excellente.

Oct 23, 2024
on Google

Good Mexican restaurant! Great service, great seating, & tasty food!

Oct 22, 2024
on Google

Parfait, le service était extra , le repas etait délicieux , pas besoin de mettre des épices fortes car la viande était de qualité. Ma fille de 4 ans aussi s'est régalé. Le meilleur mexicain que j'ai mangé & pourtant je suis difficile. & pas cher pour la qualité.

Oct 21, 2024
on Google

Excellent rapport qualité-prix.

Oct 9, 2024
on Google

Decent food slightly overpriced for what it is. It must be because of the hype for this gentrified area...

Oct 5, 2024
on Google

Pour le Geppetto. La nourriture, tant la pizza que les pâtes était excellente, le service attentionné nous a permis de de vivre une expérience très agréable.

Sep 29, 2024
on Google
5.0

Went for a quick drink & was very impressed with the service we were given & the drinks we were served. Would definitely go back.

Sep 25, 2024
on Google

On m'avait parlé en bien de ce resto & j'ai été un déçue. C'est bon, mais rien d'extraordinaire ; Le prix est cher pour les assiettes qu'on reçoit, surtout qu'Il n'y a pas vraiment d'accompagnement avec les repas. Les pichets sont aussi dispendieux & faibles en alcool. La terrasse est peu intéressante : choix entre des tables à partager avec d'autres clients ou bien être juste à côté de la rue avec beaucoup de circulation de voiture. Je ne regrette pas de l'avoir essayé, mais ce n'est pas un coup de coeur pour mon groupe d'ami-es ; je ne crois pas que nous y retournerons.

Sep 20, 2024
on Google

THE BEST place .... Awesome Margaritas .... the tacos & quesadillas are DELICIOUS ans the music!!! OmG the music & ambience ... You HAVE to come

Sep 19, 2024
on Google

Très bon, portion généreuse & service impeccable

Sep 13, 2024
on Google

Service courtois, rapide . Nourriture excellente. Quasadillas polo, Taco carne & bien sûr les churros.

Sep 9, 2024
on Google

Nice place with tasty mexican food. Love their terrace with the street view on Notre-Dame. & if you love really sour lemonade, they make a very refreshing one😄

Sep 7, 2024
on Google

This is my favourite pizza place in Montreal & has been for 15 years. It's fun, the food is really good, the atmosphere is perfect for any occasion & the prices are reasonable. & the menu has a lot of options besides pizza, like salads & meatballs & charcuterie & pasta. Also the location is ideal - but don't tell anyone or it'll be harder to get a reservation...thank you Geppetto & thank you to all the staff.

Sep 3, 2024
on Google

Bon, bonne music, tout etais bon mais pas incroyable you know

Sep 1, 2024
on Google

J'adore ce resto. Excellent rapport qualité prix. C'est devenu un rituel, j'y vais toujours pour ma fête.

Aug 31, 2024
on Google

Best pizza restaurant in Montreal. Service is awesome & very welcoming to everyone.

Aug 11, 2024
on Google

Taco très très ordinaire Poisson - goût de poisson accentué (on a pas terminé l'assiette) Porc- sans saveur. Manque de goût ++ Bavette - correct, sans plus Salade de chou (accompagnement) : acidulée ++++ à s'en étouffer. Impossible de la manger malheureusement Entrée Calmars frit : grosse rondelle industrielle... très ordinaire. Drink : Bien Service : on doit interpeller le serveur régulièrement car il ne se présente pas à la table pour valider que nous avons tout ce qu'il faut. Nous avons demandé la carte des vins 3 X avant de finalement l'obtenir. & il a omis de nous apportez nos verres. (On a dû le redemander au bout de 10 minutes... nous sommes déçu +++ Facture de 165$ + pourboire. J'aurais préféré donner mon argent à un autre restaurateur qui aurait porté plus d'attention au client & nous aurait offert une nourriture de meilleur goût.

Aug 11, 2024
on Google