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!
El Gordo comes across as a cozy, family friendly Mexican spot with a lively vibe and a welcoming terrace. The food is consistently praised for freshness and bold flavors, with tacos al pastor, quesadillas and other staples noted as well prepared and generously portioned. Drinks and cocktails are a strong point for many, with margaritas and mocktails highlighted, though a few reviews mention cocktails that are a bit too sweet. Service is frequently described as friendly, attentive and efficient, with guests appreciating kid friendly touches and staff that go the extra mile. Ambiance ranges from festive and authentic to casual and cozy, with some guests mentioning it can be noisy but still inviting. A few critiques point to occasional inconsistencies in the bar and dessert quality, but they are outweighed by the overall positive impression. Overall El Gordo is seen as a top choice for Mexican in the area, offering fresh ingredients, generous portions, good value and a welcoming environment that makes people want to return.
Amazing restaurant in st lambert, definitely a MUST try! Food is incredible, & so fresh, for a very reasonable price. Amazing service with our waitress, Meghan & the rest of the staff. Atmosphere 10/10 cozy & fun vibes, so excited to come back!!!
C'est un bon endroit pour découvrir la cuisine mexicaine. La présentation & les saveurs sont bonnes, le service excellent, l'endroit propre, & l'ambiance matinale est familiale & accueillante. Personnellement, je trouve que les plats sont bons, mais ils manquent un peu de piquant. Je le répète toutefois, l'assaisonnement est bon & c'est un excellent endroit pour découvrir la cuisine populaire mexicaine.
?Une expérience globalement positive, même si la fin du repas a manqué de finesse.
?La Cuisine : Les plats principaux étaient excellents. On sent un vrai savoir-faire en cuisine : les produits sont de qualité, les cuissons maîtrisées & la présentation est très soignée. Un sans-faute de ce côté-là.
?Le Bar : J'ai testé le Mojito. Comme souvent malheureusement, il était un peu trop sucré. Il manquait de caractère & de la fraîcheur aromatique de la menthe (feuilles brûlés sur le coctel)
?Le Dessert (bémol) : Grosse déception sur les churros.(je reconnais des bon churros je viens du Sud), Ils étaient mal cuits & laissaient un goût désagréable de graisse de friture usagée. C'est dommage de terminer sur cette note après une cuisine si bien élaborée.
?Conclusion : Une très bonne table pour le salé, mais des détails à corriger sur le bar & surtout sur la friture des desserts. Je reviendrai avec plaisir en espérant une amélioration!!!😀
I've been here a couple times & it's been amazing every time! This resent visit still managed to blow me away with the excellent service & yummy food. A personal thanks to Chloé for her attentiveness & great service 😁
Feb 8, 2026
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Excellent service. Tous les employés sont très gentils avec les enfants. Ils ont plusieurs jeux & livres pour les divertir.
La nourriture & les cocktails sont très bon.
Je recommande!
Another wonderful evening at my favorite local home! It is unpleasantly cold out; however, this did not stop me from heading out to Mexico in the heart of Saint-Lambert. Despite this, it was packed & the staff were on top of their game (as usual). The quesadillas were on point & the soupa tortilla… ooh ❤? I thank you all for such an amazing experience each time & thank you for offering me a glass of wine. So sweet! I am humbled. ❤?
