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El Gordo
5746 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60634-5208
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#506 of 4,512 restaurants in Chicago
  • Cuisines: Mexican
  • Average price*: $ 12
  • Neighborhood: Irving Park/Northwest Side
  • Address: 5746 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60634-5208
  • Phone:  (773) 286-8608
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5 of 5 stars
gobuyer   1 contribution
chicago
May 1, 2009

i enjoy the bake fish they bake made almost like the greeks more

“Great food! Great Price!”
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dlite05   1 contribution
Chicago
Jun 13, 2007

Now it is a hole in the wall. But food is awesome! They are fast, the food is fresh and the prices you can not beat. If you are looking for good mexican food this is the place. more

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El Gordo Address

5746 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60634-5208
Tel: (773) 286-8608
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