Name: Restaurant El Amigo
Address: 51 Rue St-Zotique E, Montreal, QC, H2S 1K7, CA
Telephone: +1-5142784579
Price range: $
Rating: 4.6

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

11 am - 10 pm

Wednesday

11 am - 10 pm

Thursday

11 am - 10 pm

Friday

11 am - 10 pm

Saturday

11 am - 10 pm

Sunday

1 pm - 10 pm

Reviewers describe Restaurant El Amigo as a cozy, homey spot with generous portions and a Salvadoran leaning menu centered on pupusas. Some meals disappoint, with pupusas described as lacking filling and the curtido days old while the salsa felt too liquid, but other dishes earn praise, including a highly regarded quesadilla and the fish soup. Portions are consistently large and meals are often cooked to order, though some items may have been frozen and reheated and not served hot in the center. Service is described as friendly and strong for groups, yet at times staff feel overwhelmed and tap water is not provided. The atmosphere feels like a family kitchen, with dated decor and a TV showing Spanish programs, offering a warm, grandparents' home vibe. Bring your own wine or beer, and reservations by phone are common; accessibility for wheelchairs is limited. Overall, Restaurant El Amigo provides hearty Salvadoran fare and a memorable dining experience, with a mix of hits and misses that diners weigh as part of the charm.

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Andrew

5.0

this is one of those hidden gems of the neighborhood. i love this restaurant. i've been going for 12 years & the food has been consistently delicious & the prices are fair. i recommend the burritos, pupusas, guacamole, & the steak

Mar 5, 2026

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Lilou

Nous sommes venus en grand groupe & le service a été excellent (2 employés pour un groupe de 20 & très peu d'attente, bravo) ! Les portions sont très généreuses, je recommande la soupe de poisson !

Nov 28, 2025

Nessa

4.0

Great portions for the platters ! Authentic Salvadorean meals, however i do not recommend the pupusas.... They were extremely thin & next to nothing filling ! Sad. Everything else was good.

Jun 6, 2024

Nick

Really enjoyed the food! Not spicy like I was expecting; but rather very flavourful & delicious! What a pleasant surprise! The owner was so kind too; recommended strongly!

Feb 16, 2024

Arianne

Super bon comme restaurant pour nourriture latine! Pas cher non plus! Je recommande 100% ☆☆☆ Le propriétaire est super sympa aussi, souriant dès qu'on arrive dans le restaurant :)

Feb 13, 2024

J'ai récemment dîné au El Amigo, & c'était une très belle expérience ! Les pupusas étaient croustillantes à l'extérieur & moelleuses à l'intérieur, & le plat de pollo était délicieusement parfumé. Le service était excellent, & l'ambiance authentique a ajouté à l'ensemble de l'expérience. Je recommande vivement ce restaurant pour une délicieuse plongée dans la cuisine salvadorienne.

Oct 25, 2023

Julie

Bon accueil & le chef est très gentil & accueillant! Très bonne nourriture avec grandes portions. Nous avons pris 2 papousas, un plat de fajitas & un plat de quesadillas, & nous étions bien remplis à deux. Je recommande fortement!

Aug 28, 2023

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