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El Sombrero Restaurante

520 17 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
(403) 228-0332
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Ranked #459 of 1,485 restaurants in Calgary
3.5 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
Cuisines: Mexican
Neighbourhood: Southwest Calgary
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Calgary, Canada
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012
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We go here to soak up the experience of being in Mazatlan. We love this place, just around the corner from where we live. Delightful, authentic Mexican atmosphere. We always go just before we leave for Mazatlan every year and a few times in between.

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Calgary, Canada
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012

Great food and nice patio balcony parking not good though

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Calgary, Canada
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012

This place used to be good, but now I would not return the food is not that great anymore and the servers are awful.

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See 6 more reviews by Tost for Calgary
Calgary, Canada
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2011

This is one of my favorite restaurants in Calgary. I love the atmosphere. Also the food is awesome and well priced.

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Calgary, Canada
Senior Contributor
44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2011
1
person found this review helpful

This used to be my favourite Mexican restaurant. I was so disappointed on the last visit that it will be a long while before I waste my time and money on a return trip. The service was just silly. One person asks for water and the server doesn't think to ask or bring water for anyone else? The cutlery had... More

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See 8 more reviews by AB_Travel for Calgary
Calgary, Canada
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We love Mexican and have enjoyed El Sombrero for the past 14 years. However, this year we have been there three times and each time it was worse than the time before in all aspects of food and service. I am disappointed and sad as this has been a go-to restaurant for our family until now. Last visit we had... More

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Calgary, Canada
Senior Contributor
34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2009

I've been going to the restaurant for Mexican food for 15+ years, and I must say, I do not believe I have had better Mexican food ANYWHERE! There are a number of items I would highly recommend: - Tacos Guadalajara (if you're looking for a lighter, but incredibly tasty meal) - Enchiladas - Carne Asada - The "Grande" (essentially a... More

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Cochrane, Alberta
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2009

Took a friend who was in town from the southern US. Knew she enjoyed Mexican food, and based on the reviews thought this might be a good choice - Wrong! The service was terrible - unfriendly server who 'dropped' the food on the table and the only time we got half an acknowledgment or smile was when she presented the... More

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MotoDC
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2008

Very good Mexican style food. Don't expect much on the service front, but the food makes up for it! Thanks Amy!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2008

Love sittin' on the patio. Ambience certainly beats most other Mexican in Calgary.

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