El Gordito Mexican — Restaurant in Grand Forks

I'll start by saying the staff were super friendly and awesome.

That's where the good experience ended. I'm not one to ever leave a review on anything, and I'm the least picky eater on the planet. However, this was the worst restaurant I've ever eaten at. The positive reviews have GOT to be padded. The prices were steep... $15 with no drink for the plate I had.

The food was horrific, starting with when I opened the box to see two dull-looking enchiladas covered in a gravy-looking sauce, a small portion of rice, and a small portion of beans. The rice was fine, but the beans were soupy. The enchiladas tasted like nothing, like they were allergic to seasoning. The sauce was ghastly.

The friend I was with had a dish that looked like a wilted pepper covered in the same gravy-like sauce that I had.

Neither of us finished, and we ended up eating from a different restaurant instead.

I NEVER try to waste food, but I couldn't do it....spend your...

Ordered the shrimp fajitas for my granddaughter.

She loves, loves, loves shrimp. I had the mix fajitas.

Ordering was easy. Pleasant girl behind the counter.

Food arrived really fast, piping hot, and when I saw the plates, I was dumbfounded!

There was enough food on each plate to feed 2 or 3 people!

Three types of hot sauce on the table, but in truth, they weren't needed. It was so delicious, I couldn't bring myself to splash it with anything else.

Lots of shrimp, beef, and chicken on the mixed plate and tons of shrimp on the other.

Beans, onions, peppers, lettuce, as well as pico de guyo filled the plates to overflowing with a side of tortillas to boot.

The lady at the counter was happy to box them for us, because we were stuffed! Still enough left to eat on all night.

If you've ever been down to Mexico, then you'll know what I'm talking about when I say that this place reminded me of Rosarito. Really authentic south of the...

Great homemade food at a great price. Orlando and his family are top notch. Always a pleasure to visit and try the new menu items. Keep up the great food and spirit! UPDATE: new menu items, keeping the menu fresh. The street corn is a must! UPDATE: May 20th, New location in the old Erbert and Gerbert shop. Fresh new look and still the best Mexican food in town. UPDATE: July 1st, still the best Mexican in town. Freshly made, packed with flavor and not the standard boring food from the rest of restaurants in town. It's a must try. AUG 12th, love the taco specials on Tuesdays and Fridays, great idea! Got to try this real deal Mexican restaurant. UPDATE: The enchiladas were flavorable and juicy. The tacos are always spot on, not your Taco Bell of Taco John tacos. Your missing out if you haven't...