El Gordo

2518 Notre-Dame St W, Montreal
(438) 387-6969

Recent Reviews

E Garcia

We wanted to try this Mexican restaurant before going to a show. The food was delicious. Small downside, people were talking so loudly that we couldn't really appreciate the music. Other than that everything was great!Vegetarian options: Several kinds of completely vegetarian and vegan tacos too!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Anna Nguyen

lamb burrito was good for take

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Denis Forest

The lunch menu on their website is non-existent on site.So don't be fooled by prices on the internet.The nachos and chicken tacos are really great. But the fried squid has already been better.Best tacos I've had to date.Vegetarian options: Excellent mushroom tacos

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Santiago Ayala

I have been to this place four times and they never serve me, if you have another option go somewhere else. terrible service.

Service: 1

Shawna White

Staff was very friendly, nice atmosphere. Food was okay. Maybe I ordered the wrong tacos, but the pulled pork one was cold and lacking in flavor. The rest of the table enjoyed their fish tacos and burrito.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Katrina Caruso

Good food overall, and the spicy margaritas were tasty. We shared the nachos (good. They do charge extra for meat and guacamole on the side though) and I ordered the chicken enchiladas which were supposed to be spicy but weren't, really. Nothing hot sauce can't fix. My friend had a bowl and she seemed happy with her order. The food wasn't mind-blowing, but it was satisfying. It is definitely on the pricier end for Mexican food, though.It's a very loud restaurant, so while it's quite nice inside, I wouldn't recommend it if you're looking for something more intimate.The service was pretty mediocre. The host nearly almost gave my (reserved) table to another party at the beginning of the night, they barely check in on us, and they took forever to clear our plates. No water refills after we had finished the first jug of water. I'm generally not one to comment on service because I'm fairly understanding, but it's not a big place and they had plenty of staff to take better care of us (I should say that it was busy, but again, they had plenty of staff. They had time to chat behind the bar with each other).Personally, I would recommend Frida or Cinco de Mayo if you're looking for good (and much more affordable) Mexican food in the area, but if you want something a little trendier, with a bar, and don't mind kinda meh service, then this is a good alternative.Vegetarian options: Plenty of vegetarian options. Not a ton of vegan things though, but I didn't look too closely for that.Wheelchair accessibility: There is a step up to get into the restaurant, it is not a very big place, and the entrance is very cramped. Would not recommend for someone in a wheelchair.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Guacamole

Marky Marc

The place always has a lineup when I pass by so I was curious to try, but overall disappointing experience. The tacos shells were already falling apart just from transport. The beef in the arrachera tacos was not cut into bite size portions. The lamb in the barbacoa tacos had a tiny bone in it (refunded by Uber), the pork in the el pastor was very dry, the shrimp/chorizo and fried chicken ones had good fillings though. There are better cheaper taco places in MTL.

Food: 2

Service: 2

Alaa Samad

Great vibes and amazing margaritas! The atmosphere is lively and welcoming, perfect for enjoying excellent drinks with friends. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

JF Campeau

Food was delicious and price reasonable for the quality. Service was the only reason I can't give 5 stars. Service felt hurried and not very friendly.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Caroline Nadeau

The brunches are very good and a change from franchise lunches. The mimosa was offered free that morning. Be careful with the service which tends to choose English (owner I think), although the waitress was impeccable.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

加布里埃拉

My family speaks Spanish and the day we walked in the girl who was attending didn't speak, she tried but she really got tangled up

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Taquitos de Tinga

Kevin Malonga

Alexe and Jeanne really gave me good

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Nachos

Matty-jessyca Vanderzweep

Impeccable service ?♥️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

jean-francois naud

Wow margaritas better than in MexicoWarm and fast serviceVery popular price

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Julie

Best tacos in town and the chicken quesadilla is to die for!!!! Great cocktail list and the staff is super friendly! I can’t wait for their patio this summer!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Avocado Salad, Guacamole and Chips, Nachos, Fish Tacos, Chorizo Tacos

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