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El Sombrero - Mexican Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

After craving Mexican food, I stumbled upon this place on Google. My mom and I ordered a Wet Burrito with chicken, Enchiladas with steak, and Mex fries. It was definitely way too much food for 2 people lol. The wet burrito was really unique and overall pretty good -- I never had something quite like it before! Though I will say, through this experience, I have realized I prefer my burritos with a crunchy/toasted exterior rather than one that is soggy/drenched in a tomato-based sauce (salsa?). It is massive, kind of challenging to eat, warm, and comforting. The enchiladas were also pretty good but a bit too salty for my liking. Perhaps they accidentally overseasoned the steak that day. The rice and beans added a nice touch to the plate. I never expected to say this, but the Mex Fries ended up being my favourite of the dishes. They were so crispy, hot, and deliciously seasoned! It was the only thing we were able to finish at the restaurant! Finally, the owners definitely deserve a shout out. They are exceptionally friendly, courteous, and quick with their service. You can tell they take pride in their food! This made dining in an overall pleasant experience. read more

El Sombrero - Mex Fries (so good) - Mexican Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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Came here on a whim as I was craving some Mexican food. This was my first time here, the service was ok, it wasn't bad but just nothing to rave about. I got the steak burrito and the chicken quesadillas. For the price, the portion is amazing! Definitely a bang for your buck. Considering this is suppose to be authentic Mexican food, I was just down by the lack of seasoning and spices on everything from the rice to the steak. The chicken quesadilla was definitely better than the burrito but still, nothing special, I've had better elsewhere. read more

El Sombrero - Steak burrito, chicken quesadillas - Mexican Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

Food was cold served cafeteria style. I had to stop eating after 3 bites of a lukewarm taco .... Had to throw to rest out and promptly left. I want to support local but not this. read more

Small and cozy inside. Family friendly environment. Not in the most populated part of Mississauga, but a good off the beaten path location. Friendly, fast service. Nice portion sizes for the price. Food was hot, fresh and tasty. Would definitely visit this place again if in the area. read more

I'm giving it 3 stars because the people were nice, the food however... not so much. The food will do if you're hungry but if you're looking for flavor, please go elsewhere. The enchiladas were tasteless, the rice and beans were also tasteless, the only thing that helped were the pickled jalapeños that they gave on the side. The chili con carne was also tasteless but again jalapeños to the rescue. I give them an A for effort but an F for execution. read more

Our team at work continues to go out for lunch every Friday. This week, we headed over to El Sombrero. It was the second week that we went to a Mexican eatery. My manager used a random generator to determine which restaurant we go to each week. Because we were doing Mexican again, only three of us said yes to going out. I drove my colleague and manager over to the restaurant. It's in a fairly quiet strip mall. Getting there was fairly straightforward. I drove along Matheson Boulevard, and then turned north along Hurontario. I then turned onto Brunel Road and was there. We got there at noon. It was busy. We lined up, with my reserving a table for us with my coat and hat. My colleague placed his scarf down on the table. I had the enchiladas. I got to choose the type of meat and went with chicken. You get chunks of chicken. The lunch comes with black beans and rice. It was so filling and tasty. I think that the sodium could have been reduced and the beans didn't need feta cheese. The enchiladas were smothers in shredded cheese. The food was delicious. My manager had the lentil soup and soft fish tacos. I love fish tacos that are grilled and are not fried in some batter. They looked good. The fish appeared to be salmon. He enjoyed his food. My colleague got the Mex burger. I love burgers with guacamole. He liked his burger. He also let us have some of his fries. I normally don't like fries, but they were good. This restaurant is a nice family-run business. Everyone taking our orders and getting our food to us were helpful, hard-working, and friendly. The restaurant is fairly small. There is a bar area. In the summertime, I am sure that there are more places to sit when the patio is open. I will come back to sample more dishes. Perhaps I will do takeout one evening. (55) read more

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I always love a good Mexican place. When my boyfriend and I first walked in we were welcomed and offered a basket of chips n salsa. The menu had about 12 items on it and they offered a variety of bottled soft drinks on the side n water jugs on the side for water. I ordered fish tacos and my boyfriend got the tex Mex burger. The fish tacos were good but my boyfriend def enjoyed his burger. Food: 3/5 Service: 4/5 Atmosphere: 3/5 Staff: 4/5 read more

El Sombrero - Chips and salsa. Fish tacos. Mex burgers with fries - Mexican Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

This restaurant is not what I joint it would be. The food was interesting. I have it a 3 cause I can't decide if I liked the food or not. It didn't have much taste! I had the "Wet Burrito". Which was a GIANT burrito smothered in a pasta style sauce. It has rice/beans/sour cream/peppers & some spice that didn't do it for me. What j can say good is the staff were smiling & helpful. Other than that not much more to add. read more

El Sombrero - The Wet Burrito. - Mexican Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

Pretty mediocre Mexican food. We had time to stop for dinner before heading to the Toronto airport for a late flight so we did a bit of searching on Yelp for a nearby place and this place looked good on paper. The pork enchiladas I ordered were filled with dry/tough meat and the sauce had very little spice to it. Overly it was a really disappointment. The fish tacos were a bit more successful but not great. I am sure there are much better Mexican choices in the area unfortunately we did not find them. read more

This was a great place and I highly recommend. Order cake with chip strips and a tasty salsa. They have a variety of hot sauces available including El Yucatán and Valentino plus a few more. I ordered the chili and it was loose meat style in a chili sauce with chunks of tomato and beans. Chicken taco had great flavor and was on double corn tortilla and had a large meat portion. They have beer and wine available and it is a friendly establishment. You go up and order then they bring food to your table. read more

Decent Mexican food in sauga!! If you are looking for some good ol' burritos, you've found the right place. The moment you walk in, you'd think that you would be at a fast food kind of restaurant, but the formats a little different. You pay after you consume your meal, which I found it a bit odd...but it seems to be the norm here. We ordered the regular chicken burrito without beans and jalapeños and beef fajitas. We highly recommend the beef...the taste was just majestic. The flank steak they use is amazing. Perfectly marinated and juicy enough to know that you aren't getting some frozen packaged filling. The onions were a bit on the greasy side but rice was prepared perfectly and seasoned and so was the guacamole. I thoroughly enjoyed my chicken burrito and seriously think, this might be my new go-to for Mexican food around the west end of the GTA!! read more

It is probably unfair to come here shortly after my trip down to San Diego right on the Mexican border. This is a mom and pop Tex Mex place that caters to the masses ... especially the commercial biz lunch crowd. I've heard the place can go from nothing to insanely busy within a short time. Late afternoon is a siesta pace. The atmosphere is worn and weary in a bright splash of a reddish walls. The menu is a tired looking huge poster hanging near the ordering area. The prices are fair for the amount of food you get. Sure it's more than your typical fast food place but the larger portions and better flavours make it a better value. Like most mom and pop places, the food is homey and not necessarily good looking. It looks barely beyond cafeteria food but I do give it props for using some good chunks of chicken in a Chicken Quesadilla. The quesadilla was heated but not crisp... just an overall soft and warmish flattened burrito. There was some decent amount of cheese and the salsa helped bring some flavour to this. I did find the chicken to be dried out but at least it was good pieces of chopped chicken. 3.5/5 I wouldnt say this is good Tex Mex but for Mississauga, it might be the only option. At least you wont go home hungry. read more

El Sombrero - Mexican Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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As I was driving home, I was really debating whether or not I should write this review. I understand that covid is giving hard times to all small businesses and I do not want any harm done on any small family owned businesses. I was in a great mood extremely excited to eat some authentic mexican food, went on yelp and saw this spot, well reviewed, great! I drive there and ordered a variety of items, everything was just terrible. What annoyed me most about my experience was that I was thrown off by the yelp reviews as it had 4 stars and my expectations vs reality of the food here was extremely off hence the review to save someone else from coming here. This place is either created to knowingly serve terrible Mexican food or they are just targeting the demographic that does not know any better. After eating here, I realized all those times I scoffed at chipotle or a chain such as Qdoba, at least those places are safe bets like 7.5/10 type of mexican food. If I were to rate this spot, I would give it a 2.5 or 3, it was just terrible. If I read the initial yelp reviews and it had a poor rating, at least I would know what I am getting into not having somewhat decent expectations or skip the place altogether, this review is more so an attempt to steer people who want a good Mexican meal away from here. People that dine here, either have low standards or do not know any better, I legitimately feel bad for myself for what I ate. Hope this review saves someone else from having their day ruined, when they had only their dinner to look forward to as a "break" from their daily work. El Sombrero? More like El, I Got Effed Bro read more

Perfect small place for Mexican food with the very essential menu. The order is to be placed at the counter and they give the nacho and salsa as we proceed to seating. The service was fast and must say the enchiladas were perfect. We also took the salad bowl which was equally. The food,the presentation all great!! Definitely visiting this place often to try out the rest of the menu. read more

I'm happy I decided to try this place today! First and foremost, when I was looking at the reviews and photos I was not really impressed. Their photos def give off the whole "tex mex" vibe. White tortillas, sour cream, etc not the fixings you find from an authentic Mexican restaurant. I grew up in Florida so I LOVE true Mexican food and the food here is just... not that. So i fully prepared myself for Tex Mex eg. Chipotle because its still delicious. I called ahead my order and as soon as I walked in the place was packed but somehow the woman knew the pickup was for me lol. Do I give off a takeout vibe? lol I walked in and she had my bag in her hand ready to go so that was pretty observant. I'd ordered a shrimp burrito, everything on it with the green hot sauce and a side order of chips and guac. The food was really good! the burrito was yummy and huge (3 small meals for me) I like that they toast the burrito, untoasted wouldn't compare. The chips were good but the salsa and guac were bland, i put a dash of the green hot sauce in it and it was a lot better this way :) I definitely think you should try this place for a nice lunch/dinner. Seems like a good spot to eat in so I'll do that next time read more

I came here on two occasions, once for dine-in with friends and another time for a quick take-out. While I found the service to be friendly while waiting for friends at the bar, the actual ordering process is quite rushed and impersonal. What I was expecting based on reviews was an authentic experience, good food and laid back atmosphere. What I got both times were rushed service and sub par Mexican food. Let's not kid ourselves, this is Mexican food for the masses, and while it is a good option for lunch, it is nothing to write home about. They serve their food cafeteria style, which means they can never have any of that crunchy deep fried fish or chicken tacos, they don't offer hot sauce unless asked, their guacamole serving is 1 tsp per order. Their taco shells are dry and tastes like the generic ones sold at local grocery stores. I would go so far to say that Chipotle is a better lunch option. read more

El Sombrero - Mexican Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

EXCELLENT service ! Whether you're dining in or just grabbing take out...the staff here are extremely nice. Great experience when you're dining in. The patio is also a great bonus. The prices are great and you also get your money's worth. Each meal is loaded with great flavors. The quesadilla is delicious and so is the enchiladas!! read more

El Sombrero - Mexican Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

I just came from ordering lunch with my colleague. I love the food however the owner of the restaurant wasn't receptive to feedback. when we placed our order he picked up his phone and we had to get his attention for us to finish his order. Also A customer before me was able to walk up right beside him and not social distancing. Twice when I came to the restaurant he always reminded me to step back because of social distancing. He told me that it was his friend. so i will go back to the office to enjoy my wonderful meal for the last time. but based on my experience, i will not return and will advise my colleagues to be weary of the service read more

I ordered the shrimp burrito here and really enjoyed the taste. The shrimp had a nice springyness to it, ingredients were fresh and the ratio of the different components was perfect. The only downside is that they didn't really add any sauce to my burrito, maybe I should have been clearer over the phone. read more

I went again - with another set of friends - and this time I ordered the tacos (soft). I was able to get 1 chicken, 1 beef. I liked the chicken better and 2 of them, no sides, was just the right amount for a "lighter" lunch! (I also tasted a bit of the quesadilla - which I normally don't order - and it was yummy. How could you go wrong with melted cheese in between a flour tortilla??) So don't feel like you just hafta get a burrito, if you don't have the room for it. Note: They do have a lunch rush, so keep that in mind. A table opened up at the last minute, otherwise, we'd hafta eat outside! read more

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Very good Mexican food, all typical Mexican food can be found here, this is my first visit, tried shrimp burrito (wet), shrimp is freshly made, taste pretty good, I will come back to try other dishes. Service: 5 Food quality: 5 Price: 3, you are expected to spend more than average for a lunch read more

El Sombrero - Mexican Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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Finally real TeX Mex in Mississauga. I've passed by this place many times and always thought it would be dingy inside , but to my surprise the place had a cute Latin feel to it and felt very homey. Ordered a Mex Burger with fries and it was delicious. It was like a burger, burrito, and chilli all in one. It was a beef patty, topped with guacamole, salsa and chilli in between a bun. So yummy. While the combo was a bit pricey at 10.99, it was reasonable to me because of the quality of the food. Verdict: will definitely visit again. Ps. Free chips read more

El Sombrero - Mexi burger with fries - Mexican Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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The service was friendly. The price was reasonable for the area. But my food was cold. I ordered cheese enchiladas and refried beans. The cheese was not melted at all on the inside of the enchiladas and the beans were less than room temperature. I didn't say anything to the people working there because I was in a hurry and I didn't have time to wait for them to remake anything. I gave them free stars because my daughter enjoyed her nachos and the service was friendly. read more

Stopped by this place after reading all the amazing reviews on here, and I couldn't agree with everyone else more. I had the Mex Burger, and it really was like a taco, chilli in the shape of a burger. It was unlike any burger I've ever had before, albeit it was a bit messy to eat with the chilli spilling out of the burger, but I believe the messiest burgers are always the most delicious. Also, who doesn't love some guac on their burger? The fries though were my complete favourite, they were crispy and had a sprinkle of what I believe were chipotle spice. The price isn't that pricey considering the quality of the food and the portion. I was full for another 6 hours after devouring that burger, definitely worth the price. They also provided free nacho chips with salsa which were super good as well, the chips were crunchy and had a pinch of salt on it so it was tasty even without the salsa. I would definitely come here again if I'm ever in Mississauga..we definitely need a place like this in Toronto. read more

El Sombrero - Mex burger and chicken tacos in the background - Mexican Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

Was returning from the airport and looking for lunch. Yelp hooked me up with this place. It was definitely a great suggestion. It is located in a strip mall at the corner of Brunel and Hurontario. You can spot it quite easily in the summer time as the patio has grape vines growing over the seating area creating shade. The interior of the restaurant gets a huge plus. The colour, the music, the smell.... they had the garage door to the patio open and it was a warm day. I had to keep reminding myself that I was no in Cozumel. The staff was friendly. The only down side is there is no waitress. You pony up to the counter and order your food. The menu is not extensive. I think they have less than a dozen items. I had the burrito and a dos equis to drink. The burrito appeared within 5 minutes of ordering it and it was fantastic. It was large, fresh and very tasty. The complimentary nachos were very tasty as well. I look forward to returning and encourage you to try it out too. read more

El Sombrero - Complimentary nachos - Mexican Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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I can't believe that I grew up in Mississauga and I didn't know about this place. I don't want to get ahead of myself because I only tried one thing on the menu but I feel it in my gut that this place has real promise! I was on my way home and craving a burrito. I remembered I booked marked this place on yelp so I decided to find it. When I walked through the front door the first thing I noticed was how delicious it smelled in there. I felt like I was at my friends house and their parents were in the middle of making dinner. I immediately got excited. The place is super cute (my kind of restaurant). Warm, welcoming and casual. I ordered the wet burrito and a mango jurrito to wash it down. The burrito is huge. I eat A LOT and even I couldn't finish it. It was filled with rice, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, chunks of seasoned beef, salsa and beans. They topped it with warm salsa and cheese. It was all seasoned to perfection. They have a variety of hot sauces to choose from if you like it spicy. My only complaint is there wasn't enough sour cream and guacamole for me. Next time I will order extra on the side. But overall good food! next time I go back I want to dine in. read more

El Sombrero - Wet burrito to go - Mexican Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

Maybe I've been ruined by Taco Bell, but I found this place to be quite good! Visited here for dinner with three friends and we ordered: - Fish tacos (good value, but pan-fried VS deep-fried) - Wet burrito (HUGE and packed full, lots of rice, cheese was not melted on top) - Chicken Quesadilla (good choice) - Chili fries (great, but overpriced) Service is good and fairly quick, affordable prices, though atmosphere reminds me more of a diner than Mexican restaurant. No wow factor, but it's worth checking out! read more

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Wow, great little place. Service is really family oriented. Authentic tasting food and big portions. Definitely be back to eat here. The family is polite and smiling all the time. It has a outdoor patio that look great for the summer. read more

El Sombrero - Mexican Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

Food is delicious and served on a timely basis. The staff are helpful and friendly. Nice play area too for the kids.

Reminded us of Monterey. Mexican music in the background and perfectly complemented decor compensated for the lack of space inside. Food is really nice and fresh. We ordered the chicken quesadilla and wet burrito. They have a patio , I would like to visit in the Summer months if in the area. read more

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The worst fish tacos ever!! Me n my husband ordered one wet burrito n one fish taco.,The wet burrito was good, but nothing too special. The fish taco...it was just another story. First of all this was a salmon taco(I didn't know this until it came to table) which was odd. Normally fish tacos have fried fish, but I like salmon n all the people working in here seems to be Mexican, I thought they ought to know what they are doing. Different doesn't mean not good. It's served in a set of 2 tacos, I took one n my husband took one, our first bite into it was the last bite. Fish was cold and old :(. When the lady behind the counter made the taco my husband saw her taking the fish from a cold storage and heated it in microwave, but we didn't think this will be old. I mean it's fish, they can't leave it out like chicken and as fast food joint you can't expect them to cook it for every order. It was really, really bad. I always make salmon at home and try not to have leftovers, it's not good till next day, but my homemade salmon next day would be 10 x better than what I was served here. After one bite of this we last our appetite n decided to leave. Me n my husband talked to see if we should mention the person behind the cash who seemed like the owner of the place, we decided to tell him n see if he would give us refund. We waited till he was free n no customer was there. We talked to him very politely n told him that fish has smell in it n it's cold. He asked if we wanted a replacement we said no, it would have the same problem, if it's ok for u we will take a bottle of hot sauce n call it even( not even asking for a refund or full value item). He refused and said we are going to though the food in the garbage (isn't that obvious) n lady who made our taco (probably his wife) jumped in and said, the fish is good, fresh n she showed me a take out container that she had packed of this fish for her home. The guy said we sell this all day a long, there is no complains, to which we said, everyone has different taste, may be it's just us n we walked out, not willing to spoil our day. So if you expect good quality of salmon on your taco DO NOT TRY this item. For me the combination of slaw on top of baked salmon didn't work either. Wet burrito was huge n for the most part good, but could have bee better if they pop the burrito in oven after the sauce n cheese on top, so cheese can be melted n sauce not cold. read more

This place should be called "Nom nom Sombrero" The food is amazing!!! It's a line up and order what you want kind of deal, and take your food to a table (either inside or out, they have a small patio) Fast service, reasonable prices, really large portions. I had beef enchiladas it came with rice and black beans, everything was just so tasty, I ate it all! I will definitely be back here to try out some of their other dishes. read more

El Sombrero - Plate of deliciousness! - Mexican Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

I have visited this restaurant after reading the reviews. Food was average.The worst part was guy serving the wet burrito was very very very rude and i would humbly request everyone to avoid this place and instead visit El Mariachi Tacos And Churros. I have already advised everyone in my company at Financial Drive to avoid this place as we go to restaurant to eat not to get insulted. PLEASE AVOID THIS PLACE AT ANY COST. read more

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!!! read more

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. read more

I LOVE this place! Found it by accident, it's kind of hidden. The food is authentic and fresh. Fair prices and cute interior. There's also a patio which is a bonus. They use real corn tortillas for the soft tacos instead of flour which I love, really Mexican. The staff/owners are the real deal and very friendly. Wish this place was close by, I'd be there every day! read more

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! read more

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. read more

I love you Mex fries with cheese! This little gem is an awesome Mexican place. Great food, great prices and it's just a comfy little food joint. Staff are all friendly as heck, the decor is wicked Mexican inspired with tiles and all. They have a great little patio and a small little bar if you want to order a drink and eat there. Burritos, fish tacos, regular tacos, chili con carne, taquitos... the menu isn't huge, and that's good - cause you can try everything on it at least once. They also have a bunch of hot sauces that you can take to your table, AWESOME. Love it here :) read more