In Spanish, "El Gordo" means "The Fat One." This delightful cafe serves delicious meals, made with authentic ingredients. We are sure to return when next we are in Bendigo, By the way, "El Gordo " is a giant lottery held every year in Spain, in...which the whole nation participatesMore

My friend and I had the most scrumptious meals last week. I had the wild grilled barramundi and my friend had the octopus. Staff and the owners were delightfully welcoming and service was impeccable. Highly recommend, I'll be frequenting this place.

Great service, beautiful food and an amazing gin and cocktail menu. A bonus is their location in the quirky Chancery Lane. Well worth a visit

I was actually curious about the laneway and what was there... the bonus in my explorations is that I have found yet another outstanding place to stop for coffee. Most notable laneways are known for rich art culture, one-off boutiques, unique galleries, tiny cafes and...hidden bars... this one is no different. But enough about the laneway and onto the important bit. I ordered my coffee, the staff were unbelievably good.... friendly, helpful and laughing. The vibe was great. Now onto the coffee... to be honest this place was winning points on the ambience and service alone, but add to that the coffee... holy smoke, Batman... we have a winning combination. Would I go back ? Hell yes! Have I told others? Oh god yes! Would I recommend it? This is the hero that Gotham (Bendigo) deserves. :)More

Excellent choice for a special lunch. Staff coping really well with restrictions, our friendly waiter offering suggestions. Partner ate lomo, cured pork on artichoke puree, I opted for roasted cauliflower, washed down with a nice gentle red. We could almost think we were in Spain...watching the world go by. Finished a delightful meal with churros, of course!! absolutely deliciousMore

Stopped here on a Wednesday afternoon and couldn’t have asked for a friendlier welcome. Nestled down an alleyway, you can chill and enjoy some lovely Spanish food, whilst people watching. The food is really good and cones from an uncomplicated menu. We sat here with...our two Retriever pups (yes, they’re dog friendly) and had an enjoyable and relaxing meal. Would definitely come back.More

Amazing food for a small alley way diner. The young male waiter was terrific and so knowledgeable about the menu and beer