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.
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.
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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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
Wow très belle place. Menu peu élaboré, mais ça fait la job! & surtout c est bon. Idéal famille avec enfant. Les enfants ont plein de jeu devant le resto
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!
Great little Mexican restaurant in Saint-Lambert. The food is fresh & flavorful, the service is attentive, & the terrasse is a perfect spot to relax & enjoy a meal outdoors.
Sep 4, 2025
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Service lamentable, pas d'intérêt pour la clientèle, oublie des commandes, ont aurait dit une garderie, des jeunes sans expérience, peut-être aussi mal géré ? C'est regrettable d'écrire cela, ça gâche une soirée...
Très bon service, personnel chaleureux , le Patron Mathieu Très sympathique & généreux de son temps en vers sa clientèle, la nourriture est excellente, toujours frais !!!!!
C'était délicieux! La quesadilla au pastor était exquise, avec un vrai goût mexicain. Les sauces étaient tout aussi savoureuses, & le verre de bière était grand comparé à ce qu'on sert dans d'autres endroits, où ils sont souvent trop petits - ça m'a vraiment plu. Le service a été très rapide & très courtois. Les prix sont un peu élevés, mais bon, c'est pas mal comme partout ailleurs. En général, une excellente expérience & j'ai bien hâte d'y retourner très bientôt!
