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El Gordo Bendigo

Shop 3/70 Chancery Lane, 70 Pall Mall, Bendigo VIC 3550, Australia

Recommended by 31 people

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Find El Gordo Bendigo

Shop 3/70 Chancery Lane, 70 Pall Mall, Bendigo VIC 3550, Australia

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+61 474 830 716
HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About El Gordo Bendigo

Tucked down Chancery Lane, El Gordo brings Melbourne-style laneway dining and vibrant Catalan flavors to central Bendigo. Locals pull up a chair among colorful street murals and overhead heaters for smooth morning cappuccinos, crusty sourdough, and warm bocadillos packed with jamón and manchego. Come afternoon, the tempo shifts toward tapas and carafes of fruity sangria, rounding out with freshly fried churros dusted in cinnamon sugar beside rich chocolate sauce.

  • Heated laneway dining: Outdoor alleyway tables with overhead heaters sit surrounded by colorful murals in historic Chancery Lane.
  • Spanish & Catalan plates: Authentic tapas, house-made croquettes, and warm jamón-and-manchego bocadillos paired with fruity sangria.
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Key Advantages

Why locals and travelers choose El Gordo in Chancery Lane

  • Heated Laneway Dining

    Tucked into Chancery Lane, guests dine outdoors beneath overhead heaters in a sheltered pedestrian alleyway.

    Outdoor seating with overhead heaters makes for a fantastic experience.

    Travel Vibes

  • Artistic Alleyway Ambiance

    Vibrant murals and lane art frame the intimate corridor seating, creating an immersive hidden enclave.

    The seating along the lane way is really fun with all the bright, colourful street art.

    Jackie Brown

  • Warm Spanish Morning Fare

    Savory Spanish dishes like smoky huevos provide hearty, warming morning fare in cooler weather.

    First time i came here i had the Huevos, it was really flavourful and smoky, great for the cold weather!

    Mischa Kloester

  • Morning Coffee and Sustenance

    Early visitors refuel reliably with specialty roasted coffee and quality breakfast options before regional travel.

    Great breakfast foods and excellent coffee.

    Martin Frinking

  • Curated Tapas and Wine Selection

    Patrons gather over shared tapas plates, house-made croquettes, and glasses of sangria or Spanish wine.

    Great selection of wine and tapas.

    Dianne Grey

  • Relaxed Group Gatherings

    A welcoming, unhurried pace makes the laneway tables ideal for catching up comfortably with friends.

    The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, perfect for hanging out with friends.

    Adil Shareef

Authentic Spanish tapas and signature favorites

  • Sangria

    We tried our first ever sangria(s) and it was deliciously fruity and boozey and not overly sweet like so many other cocktails are.

    E-K W

  • Croquettes

    got the croquettes which were yum.

    Shaun D'Monte

  • Bocadillos

    I will only now and forever more only eat their bocadillos. Filled warm baguette type roll - mine had Jamon, machengo and fresh tomato. Truly delish.

    T Moh.

  • Churros

    Churros, can't leave without the famous Spanish dessert and it didn't disappoint. Nice and crunchy doughnuts, smattering of cinnamon sugar and the delectable chocolate sauce is excellent.

    Shaun D'Monte

Other favorites

Sweet treats, specialty coffee, and house-made baked bites

  • Banana bread with cinnamon butter

    The banana bread with cinnamon butter was delicious and just the right amount of bready

    Alison Lister

  • Chai matcha

    The newest edition is the chai matcha, genuinely the best i’ve had in bendigo!

    Mischa Kloester

  • Cold drip

    The cold drip was prepared well, refreshing and came with a small palate cleanser.

    L P

  • Portuguese tarts

    Portuguese tarts which they make on premises

    Dianne Grey

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful service touches and distinct laneway details at El Gordo

  • Engaging owner conversations

    The owner spends time engaging directly with patrons on the floor, sharing personal stories and showing passion for the food and drink offerings.

  • Flexible dietary and recipe adjustments

    The kitchen readily customises dishes and alters specific recipes to accommodate personal tastes and dietary needs such as allium intolerances.

  • Overhead heated laneway seating

    Laneway outdoor dining tables are outfitted with overhead heaters so guests can comfortably dine outside amidst the alley street art in cooler weather.

  • Cold drip with palate cleanser

    House-brewed cold drip coffee orders are served accompanied by a dedicated small palate cleanser.

Before you head over

Practical tips for enjoying your visit to Chancery Lane

  • Heated Laneway & Indoor Seating

    Outdoor tables along the alley are outfitted with overhead heaters, but staff can also set up indoor seating if chilly weather strikes.

  • Dietary Modifications

    Kitchen staff readily adapt recipes for dietary requirements, such as allium restrictions, and offer customizable vegetarian options.

  • Takeaway for the Trip

    If you are heading out for travel or taking the train back to Melbourne, items like bocadillos, croquettes, and coffee hold up well for the road.

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