What Is Tacos El Gordo?
Tacos El Gordo is a family-owned restaurant that has been serving the food industry for over 40 years. They opened their first business in 1972. It opened its first location in San Diego, California in 1998. And in 2010 it opened its first location in Las Vegas. It is own by Carlos Montero.
It offers authentic Tijuana-style tacos, all kinds of saucy meats, and fresh cilantro. If you are looking for Mexican food anywhere near San Diego, then you should visit Tacos El Gordo. They serve the best tacos I have ever tasted and they will never disappoint you.
MENU Of TACOS EL GORDO
Tacos El Gordo is a fast food restaurant and if you love to eat meat then this place best suits you. But if you are on diet and looking for a vegetarian-friendly taco then you need to visit this place.
TACOS EL GORDO TACOS
Tacos lovers will find the best tacos in this restaurant. They offer the sauciest taco which is simple but perfect to eat. However, some delicious and spicy tacos are discuss here;
Carne Asada
It is made of grill beef cubes which are simple but delicious. If you want to stick to regular meat then it is made for you. It is for picky eaters.
Adobada
When Pork cubes are marinate in a red chili sauce and roast on a spit then Adobada becomes ready for you. It is also for regular users and picky eaters.
Chorizo
It is made of pork with garlic, cumin, some warm spices, oregano, etc. It is spicy and delicious to eat.
Suadero
It is also available in this restaurant. It is made of beef cubes and is very delicious to eat. If you are looking for something new then it is the best choice for you.
Azteca
It is made with the help of grilled beef cubes. Beef cubes combined with cacti make it delicious.
Tripa
It is also known as a cow’s stomach.
Lengua
It is a braised beef tongue.
Bouche
It is braised pork stomach.
Cabeza
It is braised beef head meat.
OTHER DISHES
This restaurant also offers some dishes which are commonly available in most restaurants. It offers
- Fries
- Mulas
- Quesadillas
- Sopes
- Tostadas
The only thing Tacos El Gordo does not offer is seafood on its menu. I think they should have killer fish tacos.
Prices
Tacos El Gordo offers delicious and spicy food at decent prices. It starts from 3 $ and Lengua fries have a price 16$ which is the maximum price of any item in this restaurant. It means a person can get a decent load of food for 20 $ only at Tacos El Gordos.
TACOS EL GORDO REVIEW
Tacos El Gordo is a taco shop. Here you have to order the food that you want to eat and carry your food on the plastic tray to the plastic table where you can sit and eat it. However, It does not look like a restaurant. You cannot go here for the atmosphere, you just need to go there for tasty food. But it is very neat and clean and modern.
It is a casual fast food type shop. services also have limit but the staff is very cool, cooperative, efficient and friendly. They can’t speak English fluently but can help you a little bit. If you are suffering from any allergens or any other problem you need to tell them before ordering your fast food.
TIPS FOR EATING AT TACOS EL GORDO
- Go with a group of friends because there are multiple lines because people love to eat from Tacos. If you are willing to eat multiple tacos then you need to divide your group into different lines so that you may get the tacos that you want to eat.
- Try to speak Spanish, it will make your experience better.
- I advise you to not wear white because it may change your white into various colourful spots when you’re eating such kind of food.
- You should expect to wait because it is a famous place. You have to wait for your turn due to the huge crowd.
- If you have a large order, call ahead or order a door dash.
SAN DIEGO LOCATIONS
TACOS EL GORDO OTAY MESA
3265 Palm Ave, San Diego, CA 92154 (619) 575-7280
Opening Time:
Sunday – Thursday 11 AM – 1 AM
Friday – Saturday: 11 AM – 2 AM
TACOS EL GORDO CHULA VISTA – 2 LOCATIONS
689 H St, Chula Vista, CA 91910 (619) 207-0144
Opening hours: Everyday 10 AM – 2 AM
Online and Phone Orders only – no sit-down.
TACOS EL GORDO LAS VEGAS
There are 3 Tacos El Gordo locations in Las Vegas.
3041 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 331-1160
Opening Hours:
Sunday – Thursday: 10 AM – 2 AM | Friday – Saturday: 10 AM – 4 AM
North, 3260 Losee Rd, North Las Vegas, NV 89030 (702) 641-8228
Opening Hours:
Sunday – Thursday: 10 AM – 2 AM | Friday – Saturday: 10 AM – 4 AM
1724 E Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89104 (702) 251-8226
Opening Hours:
Sunday – Thursday: 10 AM – 2 AM | Friday – Saturday: 10 AM – 4 AM
Conclusion
Tacos El Gordo is one of the best places where I would like to go frequently. It is due to their amazing services. However, it is a fast food shop so its food is not too healthy but its taste is amazing and unforgettable. I liked the taste of Lengua fries but one of my friends liked the Carne Asada of this shop.
He always praises the delicious taste of this shop. The service has limit but the staff is very fast and friendly. If you have any allergens or any other such kind of problem then you need to tell them first. Overall we can say that it is a wonderful place to go. Even though its atmosphere is not like a big restaurant, still people liked to visit it frequently. I think it is the best taco shop in San Diego.
