Stopped here for work lunch . Cashier was very friendly and the food was AMAZING. Didn't know if the homemade tacos vs regular tacos would be worth it. They were DEFINITELY worth it. The homemade tortillas were amazing! And the meat was so flavorful and juicy. Food also came out
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Al Pastor, Tacos Carne Asada
G.N F.
Food was decent. We got the Papa Nachos(carne asada fries) and carne asada nachos. Both were big portions. If you don't eat much sharing could be an option. Carne asada was ok. Not much flavor but was fine with lime and salsa. Just tried green salsa not spicy at all and the Avocado salsa was also not spicy. Pepino water was good. Horchata was good a bit sweet but good. Cousin got sopes and said they were big but not crunchy like she likes them.. but they had good amounts of meat. Overall, it's not bad. Service was good too and salsa bar had options
Israel Negrete
I was there for lunch today about 12:15 or so and ordered 4 tacos. They promote $1 taco Tuesday and I was charged $11 and never will eat there again. Guess our savings will end up as a tip for the cashier. I suggest you remove the “ Taco Tuesday” sign.
Alex Carrillo
I was suggested to come here from a family member of mine, the food here is very delicious! They have many options here, despite no longer serving the tacos that they had here, they still have many great options to choose from! I highly suggest you at least give this place a try if you haven't already. The service here is also great! Everyone here treats you as family! (As long as you put in the effort to talk to them, of course.) Either way, this place gets a solid 10/10 in my opinion. ? Gonna come back here whenever I can for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mayra Figueredo
We had 2 menudos, and they were great. The coffee is ok. No cafe de olla, plastic utensils, yet ceramic plates..would've been better with an actual spoon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Jaquelin R.
Found this place on TikTok about a month ago and the hubby and I finally tried it. We went on a Tuesday for the $1 tacos. Tried the pastor, carne asada and carnitas. Carnitas were ok, lacked a bit of flavor. Carne asada was a tad bit fatty for my liking but for $1 can't complain. Pastor was by far the favorite of the meats. Well seasoned. We also tried their fried quesadilla. We got it with carne asada. Kinda wished we would've gotten it with pastor instead. Huge portion and looked very appetizing! Just bummed that the masa wasn't seasoned so it lacked flavor. Full on salsa bar on the side of the restaurant. So you get to customize your food to your liking (salsa, onion, cilantro, lemon etc). Cashier was very nice and helpful. Plenty of seating inside. Not too cramped either! Restaurant is located in a little plaza with decent parking. Accepts card.
Nhan Lucy Huynh
We had the burrito al pastor, it was very bad! We could not tell what kind of meat it was, completely dried out and not flavorful. Sorry, I will not come back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
Michael Desmuke (Will)
I found this restaurant through an influencer IG page... I was 100% a sceptic, but when I went to the salsa hut to see their selection I said it's ok. When I sipped the avocado salsas I knew the restaurant was gold. I had ordered the Mexicana La Bistec and my girl friend had the Asada quesadilla... Amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tacos Carne Asada
Kenny Parham Jr
Hands down the best al pastor ? taco place anywhere! They call it adobada, but its al pastor.. Super cheesy multitas too. They have all kinds of meat like cabeza, lengua, carnitas, etc. Definitely a Must Try! There's only one in California by the border in Chula Vista and the other two I've been to are in Nevada in Vegas and one off the the Strip.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Al Pastor, Tacos De Carne Asada on Freshly Made Tortillas, Tacos Carne Asada
Went here cause I saw someone post about the $1 taco tuesdays. I opted for both tacos and ceviche during my visit, and I must say the food exceeded my expectations. The restaurant had a lively atmosphere, with a good crowd enjoying both dine-in and takeout services. The salsa bar was impressively maintained, featuring neatly stacked condiments. I particularly enjoyed the red hot sauce and the guacamole sauce. I highly recommend giving this place a try, especially on Tuesdays when the $1 taco deal is in full swing.
A V.
For the last 8 years I have been coming to eat breakfast or lunch..never disappointed, never. Today Saturday I had the worst food ever,what in earth happened El Gordo?.. I went home so upset and disappointed.. No idea what happened but the food was horrible.
Diana R.
Today was our second time ordering from Tacos el gordo, food is so delicious! Presentation is nice and clean. My new favorite spot!
Victor Jimenez
Amazing service and great food ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coctel De Camaron, French Fries, Papas Nachos Con Cabeza, Mexican Nachos, Carne Asada Fries, Tacos D Barbacoa Con Huacamole, Chicken Soup, Flan, Quesadilla, Taco Salad, Carnitas Platillo, Al Pastor, Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo, Tacos De Carne Asada on Freshly Made Tortillas, Chilaquiles, Barbacoa Plate, Tacos Carne Asada, Burrito, Pozole, Guacamole
Super excellent and recommended and all the food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped here for work lunch . Cashier was very friendly and the food was AMAZING. Didn't know if the homemade tacos vs regular tacos would be worth it. They were DEFINITELY worth it. The homemade tortillas were amazing! And the meat was so flavorful and juicy. Food also came out
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Al Pastor, Tacos Carne Asada
Food was decent. We got the Papa Nachos(carne asada fries) and carne asada nachos. Both were big portions. If you don't eat much sharing could be an option. Carne asada was ok. Not much flavor but was fine with lime and salsa. Just tried green salsa not spicy at all and the Avocado salsa was also not spicy. Pepino water was good. Horchata was good a bit sweet but good. Cousin got sopes and said they were big but not crunchy like she likes them.. but they had good amounts of meat. Overall, it's not bad. Service was good too and salsa bar had options
I was there for lunch today about 12:15 or so and ordered 4 tacos. They promote $1 taco Tuesday and I was charged $11 and never will eat there again. Guess our savings will end up as a tip for the cashier. I suggest you remove the “ Taco Tuesday” sign.
I was suggested to come here from a family member of mine, the food here is very delicious! They have many options here, despite no longer serving the tacos that they had here, they still have many great options to choose from! I highly suggest you at least give this place a try if you haven't already. The service here is also great! Everyone here treats you as family! (As long as you put in the effort to talk to them, of course.) Either way, this place gets a solid 10/10 in my opinion. ? Gonna come back here whenever I can for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had 2 menudos, and they were great. The coffee is ok. No cafe de olla, plastic utensils, yet ceramic plates..would've been better with an actual spoon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Found this place on TikTok about a month ago and the hubby and I finally tried it. We went on a Tuesday for the $1 tacos. Tried the pastor, carne asada and carnitas. Carnitas were ok, lacked a bit of flavor. Carne asada was a tad bit fatty for my liking but for $1 can't complain. Pastor was by far the favorite of the meats. Well seasoned. We also tried their fried quesadilla. We got it with carne asada. Kinda wished we would've gotten it with pastor instead. Huge portion and looked very appetizing! Just bummed that the masa wasn't seasoned so it lacked flavor. Full on salsa bar on the side of the restaurant. So you get to customize your food to your liking (salsa, onion, cilantro, lemon etc). Cashier was very nice and helpful. Plenty of seating inside. Not too cramped either! Restaurant is located in a little plaza with decent parking. Accepts card.
We had the burrito al pastor, it was very bad! We could not tell what kind of meat it was, completely dried out and not flavorful. Sorry, I will not come back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
I found this restaurant through an influencer IG page... I was 100% a sceptic, but when I went to the salsa hut to see their selection I said it's ok. When I sipped the avocado salsas I knew the restaurant was gold. I had ordered the Mexicana La Bistec and my girl friend had the Asada quesadilla... Amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tacos Carne Asada
Hands down the best al pastor ? taco place anywhere! They call it adobada, but its al pastor.. Super cheesy multitas too. They have all kinds of meat like cabeza, lengua, carnitas, etc. Definitely a Must Try! There's only one in California by the border in Chula Vista and the other two I've been to are in Nevada in Vegas and one off the the Strip.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Al Pastor, Tacos De Carne Asada on Freshly Made Tortillas, Tacos Carne Asada
Restaurantji Recommends
They are so nice I love it here will be coming
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo
Went here cause I saw someone post about the $1 taco tuesdays. I opted for both tacos and ceviche during my visit, and I must say the food exceeded my expectations. The restaurant had a lively atmosphere, with a good crowd enjoying both dine-in and takeout services. The salsa bar was impressively maintained, featuring neatly stacked condiments. I particularly enjoyed the red hot sauce and the guacamole sauce. I highly recommend giving this place a try, especially on Tuesdays when the $1 taco deal is in full swing.
For the last 8 years I have been coming to eat breakfast or lunch..never disappointed, never. Today Saturday I had the worst food ever,what in earth happened El Gordo?.. I went home so upset and disappointed.. No idea what happened but the food was horrible.
Today was our second time ordering from Tacos el gordo, food is so delicious! Presentation is nice and clean. My new favorite spot!
Amazing service and great food ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coctel De Camaron, French Fries, Papas Nachos Con Cabeza, Mexican Nachos, Carne Asada Fries, Tacos D Barbacoa Con Huacamole, Chicken Soup, Flan, Quesadilla, Taco Salad, Carnitas Platillo, Al Pastor, Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo, Tacos De Carne Asada on Freshly Made Tortillas, Chilaquiles, Barbacoa Plate, Tacos Carne Asada, Burrito, Pozole, Guacamole