# #4478 in Houston: El Gordo y El Flaco Mechanic Shop

Meadowbrook / Allendale · reviewed since 2019 · 4.2 rating from 13 reviews

Score: 21/100. Data as of November 11, 2026. How the ranking works: [method](https://bestautorepairshops.com/method/) (markdown: https://bestautorepairshops.com/method/index.md).

## Contact

- Address: 10206 La Porte Fwy, Houston, TX 77017
- Phone: [(832) 614-5534](tel:+18326145534)
- Google profile: https://maps.google.com/?cid=9840424383568880309

### Hours

| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9 AM to 6 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM to 6 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM to 6 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM to 6 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM to 6 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM to 3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |

## Score breakdown

| Score | Points | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Review cadence | 0/25 | No reviews in the last 12 months |
| Review sentiment | 3/25 | Rated 4.2 from 13 reviews; no reviews in the last 12 months; 1 review says the work was done right, 1 says it failed; 3 call the price fair or the shop honest, 0 say it overcharged or was dishonest; 0 say the shop kept them informed, 0 say it left them without answers |
| Capabilities | 6/25 | 5 of 20 checklist items |
| Years of experience | 12/25 | Reviewed since 2019; no founding year found |
| Total | 21/100 | |

## Checklist: 5 of 20 items found

### Services

- [x] Oil change: Google profile
- [x] Brake repair: Google profile
- [x] Transmission repair: Google profile
- [x] Air conditioning repair: Google profile
- [x] Engine diagnostics: Google profile
- [ ] Wheel alignment: not found
- [ ] Tire service: not found
- [ ] State inspection: not found
- [ ] Diesel repair: not found
- [ ] Collision repair: not found

### Makes

- [ ] Ford: not found
- [ ] Chevrolet: not found
- [ ] Toyota: not found
- [ ] BMW: not found
- [ ] Mercedes-Benz: not found

### Certifications

- [ ] ASE certified technicians: not found
- [ ] AAA Approved Auto Repair: not found

### Amenities

- [ ] Warranty on repairs: not found
- [ ] Shuttle or loaner car: not found
- [ ] Towing: not found

## What customers say

Too few reviews to summarise.

## Where it ranks

- [#4478 of 7344: Best auto repair shops in Houston](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/page/224/#rank-4478)
- [#14 of 24: Best auto repair shops in Meadowbrook / Allendale](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/meadowbrook-allendale/#rank-14)
- [#3852 of 5574: Best oil change shops in Houston](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/oil-change/page/193/#rank-3852)
- [#3215 of 4243: Best brake repair shops in Houston](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/brakes/page/161/#rank-3215)
- [#2423 of 3173: Best transmission repair shops in Houston](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/transmission/page/122/#rank-2423)
- [#2822 of 3619: Best air conditioning repair shops in Houston](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/ac-repair/page/142/#rank-2822)
- [#2772 of 3695: Best engine diagnostics shops in Houston](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/engine-diagnostics/page/139/#rank-2772)
- [#12 of 17: Best oil change shops in Meadowbrook / Allendale](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/meadowbrook-allendale/oil-change/#rank-12)
- [#11 of 15: Best brake repair shops in Meadowbrook / Allendale](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/meadowbrook-allendale/brakes/#rank-11)
- [#10 of 12: Best transmission repair shops in Meadowbrook / Allendale](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/meadowbrook-allendale/transmission/#rank-10)
- [#11 of 14: Best air conditioning repair shops in Meadowbrook / Allendale](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/meadowbrook-allendale/ac-repair/#rank-11)

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