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El Gordito Feliz

4.7 265 reviews Closed 619 E 1st St, Newberg, OR 97132, United States

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El Gordito Feliz, a vibrant Mexican restaurant in the heart of Newberg, Oregon, has captured the hearts of locals and visitors alike since its rebranding. The moment you step into this newly redecorated eatery, you’re greeted by a warm atmosphere and friendly staff, eager to serve up authentic flavors that truly resonate.

Many patrons rave about the menu's offerings, particularly the birria tacos, praised for their superb flavor and gooey cheese. Customers like Chrissy Newell highlight the vibrant tastes, complemented by homemade salsas that elevate every dish. The KETO tacos, ingeniously crafted with cheese taco shells, cater to diverse dietary preferences without compromising taste.

Chris Pucci's experience underscores the restaurant’s commitment to customer satisfaction, as they readily create off-menu items to meet specific dietary needs. With reasonable prices and ample seating, El Gordito Feliz stands out not just for its food, but for the welcoming environment that encourages repeat visits. It’s an absolute must for anyone seeking authentic Mexican cuisine in downtown Newberg.

Overall, El Gordito Feliz represents a thriving culinary gem that marries tradition with innovation, making it a delightful destination for food lovers.

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Amenities & More

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery

Highlights

  • Fast service

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists
Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with El Gordito Feliz before visiting.

Reviews for El Gordito Feliz

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Review highlights

Based on 265 reviews

El Gordito Feliz has emerged as a well-regarded Mexican restaurant in Newberg, praised for its authentic flavors and generous portions. Consistently highlighted is the vibrant and tasty menu, featuring standout items like birria tacos and specialty keto options that cater to diverse dietary preferences. Customers appreciate the fresh homemade salsas and sauces that complement the dishes. The establishment benefits from a welcoming and attentive staff, noted for providing quick and accommodating service. The atmosphere is described as spacious with ample seating, making it suitable for casual dining. While parking options include street parking, the convenient location near other stores adds to its appeal. Overall, El Gordito Feliz maintains a solid reputation for delivering flavorful meals in a friendly environment, meeting the expectations of both longtime locals and newcomers seeking quality Mexican cuisine.

Chris Pucci
Jul 10, 2025

New owners, new name, newly redecorated, same awesome tastes and service. Food was great, super fast service, made an item not on the menu to meet some dietary needs. Woohoo!! I was so sad to see the old place close, but am super happy to see the new place thriving!

Baby Tiger
Jun 15, 2025

The food was tasty! Birria tacos were super flavorful and cheesy great place for a bite to eat. Decent pricing. Parking is street parking. There are nearby stores. Lot of seating available. The server was nice.

Chrissy Newell
Jun 07, 2025

If you want tasty, authentic Mexican food-THIS IS THE PLACE !!!! We had KETO (made with cheese for taco shell) tacos - the flavor was so vibrant and woke your senses- don’t even get me started on their homemade salsa and green, avocado and hot sauces.... AND my son had the birria tacos - it was so tasty and the cheese was so gooey and delicious- then he even dipped his chips into the consume - DEFINITELY RECOMMENDING AND COMING BACK A MILLION TIMES

Carlos Flores
May 31, 2025

The Best Mexican food in the area ! Can’t believe how much flavor was in these tacos! This is a must stop for any one who wants authentic tacos and other Mexican food. The staff was really friendly and outgoing. I will return to this spot!

Andre Duranleau
May 27, 2025

Best Mexican food in downtown Newberg. I have lunch here once or twice a week. The Gordito burrito and nachos are huge and delicious!

Lauren Wallace
May 27, 2025

Been dying to try this place since it popped up and finally made it. The enchi taco was so so delicious and the taco salad was massive! The shredded pork on the salad was also incredibly good. The staff was friendly and the place was clean and bright. Definitely plan to go back and recommend to anyone and everyone.

Tess Garner
May 05, 2025

I was craving street tacos and I was not disappointed!! I ordered a 6 pack, can can get more than one meat, did chicken and pork. Excellent flavors and the salsa Verde was delicious on the tacos. Also ordered a taco salad and man it was huge! Also good flavor and very tasty! Lots of indoor seating with big comfy booths. They even have outdoor seating out back! Friendly staff and we will absolutely be back to try more of the menu.

Jolene Sias
Apr 10, 2025

The food was absolutely delicious! The Quesabirria Fries were fantastic! French fries topped with cheese, birria, onion and cilantro, it comes with a side of consome, lime, and salsa. I also had the Horchata, that was really good. My friend had the Gordito Taco Salad and an order of nachos with salsa. The salsa that came was the nachos was fresh and delicious. When they served us our food, they brought three different salsas. The first was jalapeno (I think) green salsa which was slightly spicy, the second was an avocado based salsa that was very mild, and a habanero salsa that is very spicy hot, which I really liked and was really good. The food is served hot and fresh. The service was quick and server was polite and friendly. The place is clean and so are the bathrooms. They also have a water dispenser with cups, containers to take your leftovers home, and little containers for salsa. The place is pretty big and there is plenty of seating. The parking is on the street. I highly recommend this place.

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Quick info

Address
619 E 1st St, Newberg, OR 97132, United States
Price range
$10–20
Category
Mexican restaurants

Opening hours

  • Monday (Today) Closed
  • Tuesday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Thursday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Saturday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Sunday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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