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El Sombrero
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
12 reviews for El Sombrero
12 reviews in English
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Review from Patryk L.
Mississauga, ON
3/29/2012
When a co worker told me about an authentic Mexican restaurant close to work I could not wait to go!! I was surprised and extremly satisfied with the food and the service :)
The atmosphere of the little restaurant is very pleasant and the you can smell the food from the parking lot.
They have a wide selection of different Mexican dishes including burritos, tacos, enchiladas and a ton more. I decided to go with the chicken burrito with everything on it. They don't put the hot sauce directly into your food but give you a HUGE selection of different hot sauces that you can bring to your table. The burrito itself was MASSIVE and full of different fresh flavours. Everything tasted juicy and extremely fresh. The restaurant also has a full bar with a decent selection of wines, liquor and beer.
In total my bill came out to $14 and this included the huge burrito and a Dos Equis so it was a great price. I will definitely coming back here to try the different foods and all the different hot sauces!!! -
Review from Mark D.
Burlington, ON
2/21/2012
this place is legit.
you order (cafeteria style), and they give you some free nachos and salsa as you're waiting for your food.
pricing is very reasonable. good value for your money.
the owners are cool too. from LA, and definitely know what they're doing.
everyone i have taken there loves it!
great work el sombrero. see you guys soon. -
Review from Eugene T.
Mississauga, ON
11/30/2011
Finally, a good mexican joint in the west end!
This place serves up some authentic mexican grub, tacos, enchiladas, burritos. I've only tried the tacos, enchilada's and taquitos, boy they were absolutely fantastic! This is the best mexican I've ever had since moving to Mississauga 20 years ago.
It's just a little eat-in/take out place in Mississauga, the same plaza as My Apartment. One reviewer was right, it does have a bar feel to it, but don't let that stop you from eating here. Homemade tortilla chips, salsa, and guacamole, can't beat that! Kind of pricey ($6.99 for 2 tacos, $13.99 for enchiladas), however if you've got a craving for Mexican, then it's definitely worth the extra bucks.
Can't wait to eat here again! -
Review from Conan W.
Mississauga, ON
4/11/2012
Friendly staff, decent prices and awesome food...my coworkers turned me on here for lunch once and I've been back multiple times and friends I've brought in and moved away still crave their burritos.
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Review from Carma G.
Mississauga, ON
1/25/2012
The service and people working there were really nice and friendly. I sat in to eat so I guess that is the reason why they gave me chips and dip as a freebie appetizer. Overall the food was okay. I had the wet burrito and it was very filling. I couldn't even finish the whole thing. My friend had the chicken quesadilla which was a lot better than the burrito in my own opinion. But overall it was a good little place to dine into.
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Review from Jonathan C.
Oakville, ON
2/14/2011
As far as Mississauga is from Mexico (though they both start with a "M"), this place is definitely one of the better places for Mexican food in the area, dare I say all of Toronto?
All their tortillas and ingredients are fresh, the guac is great, generous portions, chip and salsa, fried tortillas drizzled with chocolate and cinnamon for dessert, and some authentic mexican flair... this little diner spot definitely beats the Mucho Burrito and Chipotle chains in Toronto.
I usually get the wet burrito, which is about $11. It's heavy, filling and might put you to sleep, but it's oh-so-good.
For a slightly healthier alternative, the also have a salad bowl which I've also tried which comes in a (i think) made on premises crunchy tortillas bowl. It's pretty good, but I'd stick with the burritos, enchildas, tacos, etc. etc., which are all great.
Being a fan of tex-mex, you can't really compare it to places in the US of A which has aweeeeesome tex-mex for dirt cheap... but for Toronto, this place is just awesome and satisfies the tex-mex cravings I get every so often.Listed in: Dixie and Eg Lunch Spots
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Review from WaYnE c.
Maple, ON
2/14/2011
To bring some review LOVE back into this day rather than the general gloominess, I visited El Sombrero on a weeknight recently. It has the usual Sombrero'd decor you would expect from a place named as such. I was offered a snack of Salsa & Tortilla Chips to savour prior to the Meal arriving while watching American News.
Wet Burrito($10.99) - Half Beef, half Pork protein choice went into the mix(Rice, Sour Cream, Cilantro, etc...) wrapped in a warm soft Tortilla then the WET stuff came slip sliding along(Salsa, Shredded Cheese).
Note: some items might take more time than others(Burgers).
Knife & Fork affair as they Salsa danced in unison to dip Mexican flavours in me. Arriba! -
Review from Angela H.
Mississauga, ON
5/5/2011
Hola! Is this place authentic? I don't know! What I do know is this place is dang good!
We asked for suggestions and they said "For the senor, a wet burrito, for the lady a chicken quesadilla". I was hoping for chicken mole, or something more authentic, but whatever we went with the suggestions.
Chips and salsa come complementary. No thanks. The chips were really stale. The wet burrito was delicious-filled with CHUNKS of pork (not shredded) cilantro and rice, covered in a fresh tomato sauce and some cheese. Quesadilla-pass.
Next time, ask for a "senor's" meal and ask for the pork wet burrito....even if you're a lady. -
Review from Lee B.
Toronto, ON
1/26/2011
As good as Buritto Boyz !! Maybe better !!
I work very close to El Sombrero and constantly order to pick up from them. The Burittos are heavy and very very good. The people that work there are very friendly and the prices are not too bad. Guocamoli is probably the best I have had anywhere. I recommend the Steak Buritto and the garlic chips with Guoc. They also serve beer and have a small sized area to sit and eat. During the summer they have a patio that is nice to stop in and have a beer and buritto. I would have to say the difference between this and Buritto boyz isnt much about the same size and taste. But if your ever close to El Sombrero and hungry go grab some food ...it wont dissapoint. If you want something that is a little different but tastes amazing, try the Wet Burrito ...just amazing.
Everything that I have had from El Sombrero has been great. The Chili is amazing also. If I have a choice between Burrito Boyz and ElSombrero ....I will take El Sombrero any day of the week.
By the way ...the Wet Burrito will put you to sleep, so be careful. LOL. This is my Favorite spot for Mexican food. So far nothing compares. -
Review from Noelle C.
8/5/2009
Wandered here after a late night and WOW this food is the best! My mouth waters at just the thought of those cheesy enchiladas dazzling my taste-buds with ecstasy! The food is priced excellently and the people that work there are super nice. There was one chick with brown curly hair that was super cool and probably would go back just because of her even if the food wasn't delicious! Seriously GO, that's all I can say!
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Review from Lan T.
Toronto, ON
6/16/2009
Tiny little place that serves up some good food. There is limited seating and you'll find this place packed at lunch time. Lots of office people in the area come here to eat so make sure there's a plan B if you come here at lunch time. The food is quite tasty and is priced fairly. The service is friendly, quick and efficient.
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Review from Shaun R.
London, ON
12/31/2010 2 photos
Stopped in here for lunch during a business trip to the Mississauga area the other day and was very pleasantly surprised. A small, quaint, family run place serving up some amazingly good authentic Mexican food. The restaurant itself is not too big and nothing too special to look at, and when you get in it's a walk up and order, get your food, then sit down and eat type of deal. The prices are not overly outrages but not too cheap either. The portion sizes on the other hand are more than generous and massively big, I ordered a wet burrito and it was so big I could hardly eat it all, but oh man was it ever good. I mean we're talking the real deal Mexican here, the flavours were amazing and not to mention the homemade tortilla chips, they were so good that I just had to ask for a bag of them to take home with me! Great family run business serving up some great authentic Mexican in a plaza full of ethnic food choices, but if you have to choose one, I suggest you go to El Sombrero for some of the best food around.
