ElGordo

Knollwood Mall has been in a continual state of either death or revival for the last twenty years. It’s hard to tell which way it’s going right now, but the presence of an authentic, family-owned Mexican restaurant on the strip side of the mall is a definite score for the revival side. El Gordo makes the requisite mondo burritos, stuffed with ample cheese and topped with creamy guacamole; among its taco options, we’ve become fans of the steak version seasoned with onion and lime. That is, when we’re not going for the three-colored enchiladas, the ideal plate for the indecisive. We love moving back and forth across the platter: a bite of savory red sauce, a bite of tangy green sauce, a bite of chocolatey mole. Repeat. Yum! 8140 Highway 7, St. Louis Park; 952-935-6237