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.
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!
Très belle soirée entre amis. Ambiance agréable . Nourriture excellente . Très bon choix de plats . Merci à Martin pour ses suggestions. Cocktails succulents. Rapport qualité/ prix parfait. . J y retournerai tout essayer la carte.
Oct 23, 2025
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We've eaten at the Mtl El Gordo & always appreciated the good, simple food & excellent cocktails. We were very disappointed by the St-Lambert experience. Our margaritas were not spicy at all, as ordered, & tasted like straight lime juice - no tequila, agave, or dicernable flavour at all. The avocado, tomato & feta salad was mushy & flavourless. The tacos (fish & beef) were soggy & already falling apart when served. The staff were young & it's not their fault they haven't been properly trained. He who appeared to be the Manager was at the bar, shoes off, watching videos on his phone, when his team still needs help & training to ensure consistency in product & service. We're not likely to go back & would not recommend.
Une belle découverte! Cocktail & Mocktail inventifs, nourriture savoureuse dans une ambiance chaleureuse (pas trop bruyant)!
Service attentionné & prix raisonnables!
Meilleur resto mexicain sur la Rive-Sud, tant pour la nourriture authentique que les excellents cocktails. Merci à Antoine pour l'excellent service, j'y retournerai!
Thoroughly enjoyed the tacos, tequila cocktails & salsa on the table. Coleslaw was unfortunately bland yet bitter. Biggest complaint was that the staff.& owner allowed a drunken patron to chainsmoke on the patio with several kids around. Awful end to an otherwise great evening.
Super bon cocktail. On goûte l'alcool. Super guacamole chips maison . Fajitas au poulet , servi avec riz & légumes . Bien épicé . Que dire de la salsa verde ❤️.Execellet service de la part de Frank. À deux pas de la maison C'est parfait !
Aug 16, 2024
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Extrêmement bruyant, service correcte sans plus. Les portions sont très généreuses. Burrito aux crevettes gouteux, une salsa maison aurait été appréciée plutôt que les 2 sauce en bouteilles compressibles. Je n'arrive pas à déterminer s'il se positionne comme fast food ou pas. Je le recommanderais pour un 5à7 avec cocktails & nachos à partager en terrasse
Après 2 visites (souper & brunch), impossible de ne pas laisser d'avis. Les brunchs sont tellement bons!!! Super goûteux & les portions sont parfaites. Au souper, l'ambiance est festive & hyper décontractée, ça donne envie de revenir pour prendre un shot avec les proprio ou pour siroter un excellent cocktail (margarita vaut le détour) Spot incroyable à St-Lambert, on va définitivement y devenir des réguliers!
Première expérience a ce nouveau restaurant, burritos délicieux de même que les cocktails. Super service de la part de notre serveuse, & belle ambiance sur la terrasse, avec la musique! Nous y retournerons c'est certain !
Food here is great. First time we went was for cinqo de mayo. We were seated in the dining side. The booth was very odd to sit in but that's ok. All the food was great besides the calamari which was very underwhelming. Cocktails were also delicious. The music was mostly authentic Mexican but unfortunately switched to terrible reggaeton style as the night progressed. Churros are yummy. Unfortunately the second time I booked, we were seated on the side with the bar. The bartender shook his drinks like you wouldn't believe. I felt like a was being pranked on a show. I couldn't hear or think & neither could my mother, mother in law or grandma. Poor ladies! He kept shaking & shaking drinks so aggressively for really no reason at all. No cocktail needs to shaken that long & hard for each drink it was insane. Food again was delicious & the spicy brownie is literally very spicy! Actually not pleasant as the spice isn't tastey just uncomfortably spicy. Unfortunately the day I bring my mother's & grandma they decide to play loud bumping reggaeton all night. Between that & the shaking drinks we pretty much couldn't hear eachother talk the whole time. My baby didn't seem to mind 🤣 I'll go back but only on the dining side or outside. Never near the bar & that bartender again please! & also just play authentic Mexican music. At least until like... 830pm so people can just relax & dine not feel like they are at a club.
Jul 12, 2024
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Décevant. Nous n'avons pas vraiment été bien reçus. La table qui nous a été assigné était au milieu du passage & comme la porte était ouverte pour le service à la terrasse, c'était un courant d'air. On n'a pas voulu nous assigner un autre endroit. La serveuse était correcte. La nourriture est correcte, mais n'en demandez pas trop. On est loin de la finesse de Tamales, pour ceux qui ont connu. Pareil pour le menu: on parle beaucoup Tacos/Burritos/Enchiladas, mais ce n'est pas très varié. & trop de gras. L'ambiance est bruyante, & probablement voulue ainsi. Donc tout le monde doit parler fort. Cocktail & ambiance comme dans les 5 à 7 j'imagine. Donc les gens se reconnaitront à aimer cela. Pas moi.
La cuisine était correcte. Les cocktails étaient décevants. Se vantent de faire de bonnes Margaritas mais je n'ai pas trouvé une seule recette de Margaritas sur Google sans Triple sec ou autre liqueur d'orange. Il y a juste El Gordo qui la fait Tequila, agave & jus de lime. Vous devriez engager un mixologue pour revoir vos drinks.
