Really great good and drinks! I got the carnitas taco and a lime margarita, both were super good! Worth checking out
This restaurant was rated with one Michelin star in 2021 and 2022. It is worth checking.
The food was delicious, and the portion sizes were large. They have margaritas and mezcalritas in 6 different flavors, and my favorite was the passionfruit.
The staff was very friendly too!
I can’t wait to come back!
I’d been to many Mexican spots in the last year that turned me off to the food and experience, and randomly on a day least expected I went to this spot not expecting much and got some of the best food I’ve had in a while. The waiter helped a lot with the choices and when they messed something up they offered dessert on the house for it, which was not necessary at all but very appreciated. This spot made me feen for Mexican food like crazy lately I can’t wait to go back. I also always hated seafood but their shrimp tacos changed my mind now. 10/10 spot 100% must try.
Gordo’s Cantina is INCREDIBLE! They are open and have a good outdoor dining set up. Can’t wait to go back! I tried the open faced poblano and corn burnt cheese quesadilla and the shrimp tacos - both hit it out of the park. For dessert, their key lime pie is the best I’ve ever tasted!!! It’s creamy with layers of cookies and to die for! And churros with cajeta caramel and chocolate sauce were SO delicious!
Awesome food. Pretty sizeable portions, quick and friendly staff, and nice cozy location. I definitely over ordered, not expecting the tacos to be as packed as they were. But it's called Gordo's for a reason lol. I got the shrimp tacos, octopus tacos, and open faced steak quesadillas. Everything was hot, fresh, and delicious. Will definitely be stopping by again.
Worth checking out if you are in the area!
Positives:
- Food: This spot was Michelin rated in 2021 and the food lives up to the expectations. Ordered the carne asada quesadilla and tiger shrimp tacos. Both items were good and had decent size portions.
- Drinks: There are 6+ different Margarita flavors and offer a wide range of cocktails and Mexican beers. I really like that their margaritas are not too sweet! We ordered the mango, grapefruit, cucumber jalapeño margaritas and a michelada. All the drinks were good.
- Ambiance: Not your typical Mexican spot! When I visited they played emo-punk music for the majority of my stay. From looking at the decor, I got some skater vibes.
- Team: Great customer service all around.
Opportunities:
- Nothing worth mentioning. I enjoyed my time here and will definitely be back. There's a few more dishes that are calling my name.
Born and raised in the neighborhood. Seen a lot of businesses come and go. What makes this place stand out is the homemade tortillas. At first I was a little skeptical when I saw the tacos were $4 each. Pretty high for my standards to be honest, but then the order came in and I was super excited.
What stood out was the warm greeting by the staff. The efficient kitchen workers, and the best part was the food. We try a sampler for tacos. Carne Asada, Chorizo, Pollo and Carnitas. The chicken and carnitas were my favorite due to how juicy they were. The flavor profile was great, not too much salt, the sauces were fresh and the tortilla is what always makes it breaks the deal for me! Super glad to have tried them and they have gained a new customer!
BEST MEXICAN FOOD IN NYC. Quality ingredients, authentic dishes with innovative twists. Gordo’s is the only place I ever go out to eat to. The guac is always fire, the chips are always fresh! Try their quesadillas- open faced tacos with cheese grilled into the tortilla 🔥 They always have some specials going on, fillings of the huitlacoche mushrooms is just too damn good.. And their drinks are beyond well made (I say this as a bartender myself). The atmosphere inside always has the best energy, everyone will welcome & treat you as a friend. Been coming here since they first opened in Bushwick. I’d happily become gorda at gordo’s. Cheers
Tacos are really delicious, atmosphere is great. I loved the spicy margarita as well
Love the fish tacos soo much. Staff are friendly and chatty. Thank you
Christine Nicole Herrera
+5
Delicious! Excellent! Yummy! Time to go back! Loved the variations of guacamole. And the chilaquiles were flavorful with just the right amount of everything.
Consistently phenomenal food, amazing happy hour, a chill and friendly staff who are knowledgeable about the menu and great at mixing fantastic drinks. An absolute Bushwick must! The El Presidente burrito is a personal favorite and their Guac Trio is always a great start.
Checked out this place on Thursday night at around 10:15 pm. They close at 11, but were still taking orders. Also good thing is, they started serving alcohol. They have Pacifico and Modelo on draft, priced at $7 and $3 (small glass).
We ordered some Taco's and Burritos. While they were not packed with too much flavor, they were still really good.
Service was excellent and they have a friendly staff. The ladies in our group were totally checking out the server. I think his name was Doug.
Highly recommend checking out this place if you are into Mexican food.
I decided to visit Gordo's Cantina after spotting it on the Michelin Bib Gourmand list and it didn't disappoint. I had two of the menu items off their recommended list: Black Tiger Shrimp Tacos with Menonita Cheese and the Roasted Poblano and Corn Quesadilla plus a fresh hibiscus margarita to boot. Everything was excellent -- fresh, flavorful, and fun. I will be back to try the Chicken Enchiladas and explore the rest of the menu
Incredible food. Awesome vibes, great music, friendly staff, generous portions, amazing flavor. Everything was insanely delicious. Highly recommend the steak quesadilla
Decided to visit as I was in the neighborhood. Cozy place with friendly staff, incredible food and drinks. The salsa is amazing.
Good food, friendly staff, buzzing atmosphere. Food is delicious, highly recommend the carnitas tacos and the quesadillas! Would stick with beer if you plan to drink here. Their home made chips are also great. Staff are friendly and engaging. Sit at the bar and you get to watch all your food be cooked! Wait times can vary if going at peak hour as overall the restaurant is rather small.
This was such a surprise to find in Bushwick.
Hands down some of the best tacos I've had in a long time. A mix of traditional and unique takes on tacos, quesadillas, burritos etc.
The fish tacos and Carnitas are 💣
Staff are laid back and welcoming.
Margaritas are well balanced and great portion sizes for the price. This may become the new local spot for me
The food here is 10/10 but the prices are def a little bit on the more expensive side. The shrimp tacos were amazingggg but I also paid $18 for two tacos lol. This definitely won't be my go to dinner place but the food is so good, I would definitely come back. Their menu is also veryy extensive & super vegetarian & pescatarian friendly so I want to go back & try the other menu items!
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