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.
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 !'
This place is amazing. We were taken care of from the time we booked our reservation for 11 to changing the amount of people (quite a few times). We were treated as though we were friends & family. We were seated quickly, able to order drinks immediately while waiting for the rest of our party to arrive. Our waitress was so patient with us as well as so much fun. We were served our food quickly & it was delicious. Some of us even ventured in trying the brown (hot) sauce. The owner also came over to our table & gave us a round of tequila shots, delicious. These shots are one of their own recipes, we recommend you try it. We really enjoyed their margaritas, also a special recipe. We will definitely be back.
C'est le panneau sur le trottoir qui m'a attiré: margarita fait à la main... oui!!! Avec de la lime, pas de'jus' vert (sucre) 🍋?🟩
J'ai été déçu de voir qu'il est arrivé dans une tasse & la glace était en cube & non en Sloche. Pour 13$.
Au goût il était, mais... 🤔
This restaurant is located in the former Chez Lambert restaurant in the heart of Saint-Lambert. Great service from Antoine as a walk in on a busy Saturday evening. We had the tacos al pastor & the the chicken quesadilla with margaritas.
Very very flavourful with good portions. Tender meat & great seasoning.
Everything was explained greatly by Antoine & we want to underline how great he made the experience.
We will definitely be coming back here again soon!
May 3, 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.
Restaurant très divin avec une qualité & une attention particulière portée sur la nourriture & le service. Je recommande fortement les Margaritas & les Fajitas.
A beautiful experience indeed! We were a party of five.Paola took very good care os us. Food was delivered on time. The Margarita drink very tasty & so all the drinks even the mocktails...it has been an enjoyable evening. We will return for sure. Highly recommended.
Dec 12, 2024
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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!
Belle ambiance, serveuse attentionnée & soucieuse qu'on passe un bon moment. Nous avons pris Margarita, Bloody César & fajitas à partager, c'était très bon. Une belle découverte dans le vieux St-Lambert.
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.
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Super service, les proprios sont vraiment contents de s'installer à St Lambert! Le village avait besoin d'un endroit comme celui ci. La Terrace sera un must de l'été, Super Service & Les Margaritas are to die for! ;-)
