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!
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.
Oct 24, 2025
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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
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!!!
Jan 31, 2025
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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.
Dec 12, 2024
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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!
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
We had a great experience at El Gordo. The only thing that was better than the atmosphere was the amazing service. Our server was actually that night's manager. He was very pleasant & really knew his stuff. The owner stopped by a couple to check on us too. It was a great evening. I recommend El Gordo if you want a great experience.
