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 is described as a lively, family friendly Mexican spot with fresh, flavorful dishes and solid handmade margaritas, a warm festive vibe and good value for casual meals, especially for tacos, guacamole, quesadillas and other favorites; service is praised as attentive and friendly on many visits, with a vibrant terrace and kid friendly options, but some experiences note occasional service lapses, inconsistent bar quality, and dessert issues, and a few comments question authenticity or spiciness, particularly at the Saint Lambert location; overall the place is seen as a reliable option for real Mexican food with a welcoming vibe and people planning to return.
C'était un peu le chaos à notre arrivée, mais une fois à la table le service s'est bien déroulé. La nourriture était super bonne & l'ambiance festive. La musique un peu trop forte, mais très enivrante. C'est notre premier resto mexican dans notre nouvelle région & nous avons été très satisfaites !
Very expensive for the quality of food we order tacos & it was the bad tacos we have ever taste , the service also was awful not professional at all it was a bad experience not recommended
We spent Cinco de Mayo at El Gordo, & once again, it didn't disappoint! We were greeted by name by the owner, which added such a personal touch to the festive ambiance. The margaritas are decadent, my husband swapped tequila for mezcal, & the owner even brought the bottle over to chat with us about it. Beyond the great food, El Gordo has truly brightened the Village of Saint-Lambert. From the toys & scooters they provide for kids in the park out front to their kindness in offering free coffee & workspace during power outages, they are so much more than a restaurant. El Gordo is easily one of the best additions to Saint-Lambert, they are a pillar of our community!
May 6, 2026
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J'ai vraiment adoré mon expérience au El Gordo. L'ambiance était chaleureuse, le service impeccable & la cuisine tout simplement excellente. Une adresse que je recommande sans hésitation !
Superbe soirée & accueil chaleureux ! L'ambiance est vibrante & colorée, idéale pour déconnecter. Les Margaritas & sangria sont excellentes & équilibrées, & la cuisine suit parfaitement le goût Mexican : la guacamole était délicieuse, les plats sont pleins de goûts à découvrir. Merci à tous l'équipe ultra dynamique, on reviendra !'
Mar 28, 2026
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