El Gordo Bendigo

Bendigo laneway tapas bar loved for standout coffee, churros and Spanish share plates.

Tucked into a narrow Chancery Lane alleyway, El Gordo has a quaint, Melbourne-esque laneway feel. cosy and bustling at peak times, though reviewers note it can get cramped when full.

Alleyway laneway seating, phone chargers on tables, gluten-free bread option praised by coeliac diners, allergy-conscious kitchen willing to adapt dishes.

Originally built its name on an authentic Spanish tapas menu with Spanish beer; several long-time reviewers say a recent ownership change diluted the Spanish identity toward a more mainstream menu.

Reviewers consistently note it's "not cheap," and value sentiment has softened recently as portions and tapas variety shrank under new ownership, though generous-portion praise still appears.

Summary drafted with AI from public reviews.