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.
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
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 !
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!
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.
La nourriture est excellente & le service impeccable. Le restaurant offre beaucoup d'accommodements pour les mets sans produits laitiers & sans coriandre. Les bols sont délicieux. Les enfants peuvent jouer dehors. Je recommande vivement
Oct 4, 2025
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Came for supper with family. Had a great meal, the food was excellent. The ambiance inside was nice & service was friendly without being too intrusive or rushed. Would highly recommend the nachos, fish tacos, quesadillas & the arrachera tacos. As the sign says life is short, eat more tacos!
The atmosphere makes you feel like you're on a mini-vacation in Mexico. Great decor pleasant staff. One of the best this mexican restaurants in montreal. i highly recommend it.
Plats savoureux, authentiques & généreux. L'ambiance est chaleureuse & le service est super : Antoine & l'équipe est accueillant, souriant & conseille les meilleurs choix. Une excellente adresse pour se régaler & passer un bon moment. Je recommande sans hésiter ! Mexican all the way 😉
Mar 23, 2025
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Si vous recherchez des tacos authentiques aller chez Capital Tacos. El Gordo est loin d'être un bon restaurant. Très déçu des saveurs des tacos. Le consommé est pas mauvais du tout par contre j'ai bien aimé.
Côté atmosphère, vraiment malaisant. Difficile à expliquer mais c'est comme si rentrais chez quelqu'un qui a de la musique dans son salon. Pas du tout le goût de rester là. Le service est correct sans plus.
Pour les prix & bien on s'en sort pas plus… 136$ plus tard pour 6 tacos, une soupe, guacamole & deux drinks. C'est sûr quand t'es pas satisfait ça l'aide pas leur cas….
Je ne vous recommande pas du tout ce restaurant. Un dîner rapide on the go PEUT ÊTRE ben mal pris mais sans plus !
Je vais finir cet avis en vous disant que l'expérience n'est pas du tout la même à celui de Montréal car j'avais été satisfait !
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.
Fantastic Mexican Restaurant! Delicious food, great service, & a lively atmosphere. Everything was fresh, flavorful, & well-prepared. The staff was friendly & attentive, making the experience even better. Highly recommend!
Un super resto qui vaut le déplacement! Service impeccable, nourriture délicieuse 5 étoiles, ambiance superbe & un bon rapport qualité prix si vous voulez un bon repas. Je recommande sans hésiter. Staff très courtois & efficace!!!
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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.
La nourriture était excellente vraiment proche d'être traditionnelle. Le bol au poulet grillé était parfaitement assaisonné & frais. Le service était rapide & sympathique! Je recommande fortement pour une soirée entre amie ou amoureux l'ambiance est vraiment parfaite pour n'importe laquelle occasion. Aussi le prix est vraiment raisonnable pour le service & la qualité des aliments. Je recommande fortement à aller essayer!
