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.
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.
Jul 31, 2025
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Bonne qualité d'ingrédients, nourriture savoureuse! Supers bons drinks & belle terrasse. Endroit parfait pour les familles car plein de jeux & grand square en face ou les enfants peuvent s'amuser pendant que les parents mangent.
La nourriture est très éloignée de la saveur mexicaine.
J'ai pris un mole avec du poulet, le mole n'avait que le goût du chocolat Hershey's, & le poulet était cuit sur une plaque sans aucune saveur. Le riz est identique à celui qui est déjà cuit dans le dollarama.
J'ai donné plusieurs chances à cette chaîne, mais je suis très déçue.
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... 🤔
Jul 20, 2025
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Restaurant très bruyant, il est presque impossible d'y avoir une conversation sans se crier. La cuisine est très très ordinaire, On aurait aimé que les saveurs soient plus relevés ce qui n'est pas le cas. Le service est convenable. Je n'y retournerai pas.
May 24, 2025
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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!
