Tacos el Gordo
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Hours
Sun
10:00 am - 2:00 am
Mon
10:00 am - 2:00 am
Tue
10:00 am - 2:00 am
Wed
10:00 am - 2:00 am
Thu
10:00 am - 2:00 am
Fri
10:00 am - 4:00 am
Sat
10:00 am - 4:00 am
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Travellers' Choice Best of the Best 2023
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CUISINES
Mexican, Latin, Fast food
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
FEATURES
Takeout, Seating, 有泊車位, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit Cards
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CUISINES
Mexican, Latin, Fast food
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
FEATURES
Takeout, Seating, 有泊車位, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit Cards
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4.5
1,193 reviews
Excellent
765
Very good
280
Average
84
Poor
26
Terrible
39
jehenson81
Washington DC24923 contributions
Mar 2020 • solo
I had no what I was expecting when I walked into this restaurant but it was not what I saw. You go up to this counter at the grills which is broken up by meat types. You order your meat and then they ask if you want all the toppings (without telling you the choice). Thankfully I had watched the people in front of me order so I knew what to do. The man on the grill was so fast making everything and then putting on the toppings. It was a mini show. I got one carne asada and one chorizo (no onions). You pay at the cashier across the way and if you want it to go, they put foil over your little paper plate and drop it in a bag. The carne asada was great and flavor. I found the chorizo tasteless. The gauc and salsa were well made and really added to the meal. Cheap too.
Written 7 March 2020
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mrs_shopthe
87 contributions
Aug 2021 • couples
So I hear about this place and had to check it out for myself! The lines are LONG even at 1am. Lots of choices of tacos, pretty authentic. The ambiance reminded me of time spent in Mexico as a kid. Loud music, loud voices, smiling people, and the delightful aroma of Mexican food cooking. Loved it!
We waiting in line about 45 minutes for a sampling of different tacos and sopes. The prices are good and the food is second to none! Fun experience, would highly recommend any lover of tacos or Mexican food to stop on in…but be sure you have enough time to wait!
Written 4 August 2021
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Jessy go go
Niles15 contributions
Sept 2020 • couples
Do not judge them based on the wait time. The food is delicious very authentic and quality takes time. The mulas are a must the cheese is grilled just right. The steak was cut thinly and didn't have too much fat. The salsas were flavorful but not spicy. The tacos have 2 tortillas, loaded with salsa!! Again do not judge them based on the wait time. Only go if ur willing to wait about an hour.
Written 7 September 2020
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Bryan V
Pasco63 contributions
Feb 2020 • friends
The food is alright. In my opinion this location is overrated. The lines are long and the workers seem to be working towards getting people out of the lines. Very difficult to find a spot to sit. If you haven’t tried it I would probably just go once if you’re feeling Mexican food.
Written 31 January 2020
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derrickwg36
Seattle7759 contributions
Jul 2020 • couples
I was excited to try Tacos El Gordo due to the reviews I have read and the long lines I have seen outside the restaurant. I was fortunate to visit on an evening that was not extremely busy, so my wait wasn’t very long. While waiting I was very entertained by watching the cooks preparing the taco meat, they are very skilled and very interesting to watch. I ordered a carne asada (steak), chorizo (sausage), and abodaba (pork) taco. Out of the 3 tacos the only one I enjoyed was the abodaba taco. The other 2 tacos were dry, tough, and not very flavord. They did a good job at social distancing and the restaurant was very clean and food was very affordable. I’m glad I tried it but I will not go back again.
Written 16 July 2020
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Ryan Simasek
Las Vegas1 contribution
May 2021 • solo
I waited over an hour in the drive thru. People leaving reviews are saying "worth the wait" and "rate the food, not the wait," but there is no excuse to wait for 6 tacos from 11 pm to 12:30 am. Absolutely pathetic no matter how good they are.
Written 9 May 2021
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Alexandra A
1 contribution
Nov 2022 • none
To start off there was a huge line, so therefore there was a long wait. I was starving and desperate to eat some tacos, but I was upset and disgusted by what I got served. Never in my life have I been served meat that looked like it was on the grill for 5 minutes, so disgusting. To top it off there was terrible customer service. Super expensive for me to get meat served with lots of fat and cold by the time I got to eat them, instead I had to throw everything away. The way they serve you was like if a plate was just thrown at you! I could have walked away but I do respect some people hard work and I do not plan to go back and throw my money away there ever again.
Written 24 November 2022
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JLR
Reno19 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
Come dressed in jeans or sweats tennis shoes. Not fancy at all but the Tacos are amazing!
All kinds of street tacos.
Dont expect great service but no worries because the food is worth it if you like Authentic Street Tacos of
Tongue , Intestine , Brain, Asada, and Spicy Pork
not for the stomach of the weak!
We loved it!!!
Written 23 January 2020
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TRAVELdglobenow
Tampa5003 contributions
Sept 2022 • couples
This was recommended by two people we met. It was very popular as many people were waiting outside before it open.
You order and find a table after you get your food. You paid at the place where you get your water or soft drinks. Everyone who we spoke with raved about this place but I think it was over rated. It was not cheap and I was not impressed with the taste or quality of the food. The meat was dry and the vegetables were not fresh.
Written 9 September 2022
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pablonarthex
Bismarck72 contributions
Oct 2020 • none
We came here on the recommendation of a local shop back in NoDak. Loved this place. There are so many options and depending on which meat you’d like..just get in the line! Thankfully the line was not too long but most days it’s out the door so get here early! I loved the chorizo taco and the asada was good as well. Surprisingly you could get fries but they were old school tasty, like a classic drive in. Friends all had the pork tacos, sliced off of a roaster. Two thumbs up for Gordo.
Written 26 October 2020
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lalocadr19
Falls Church6748 contributions
Aug 2020 • friends
This is the real deal Mexican tacos and food. Although it takes more than 30mns because drive thru line is very long. Tacos are worth the wait, i order chicken, beef and pork. The food is freshly made and the flavors are truly delicious Mexican
Written 4 October 2020
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Heath Wagner
Evansville5834 contributions
Jul 2022 • friends
We were told this was the best street Taco option in Las Vegas so we decided to give it a try. It is not a standard restaurant experience. You walk in and are in crazy chaotic lines that honestly add to the experience. You stand in line abs then shout over the counter to the chef and he chops up and prepares your meal right then and there. Everything is served as a single serving so order accordingly. I must say, the food is fantastic abs well worth the potential nervous breakdown you have when you first walk in. I highly suggest the food and the environment as well. Have a friend grab you a table while another is in the food line. This place is BUSY!!
Written 10 July 2022
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orange-u-tall
Henderson821 contributions
Jun 2020 • none
Tacos el Gordo is one of three “drive thru” taco options in this East Las Vegas shopping center near Charleston and Maryland. Although a rather unusual setup, the neighborhood does have more diversity than most.
They will routinely be the busiest of the trio, too. This is great Mexican fast food. They do well enough that they can afford to have a location on the Las Vegas Strip. Not surprisingly, the secret is long gone and they often have insane lines.
Written 15 June 2020
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BeckaMG
New Braunfels71 contributions
Oct 2021 • family
Heard a lot about this restaurant so decided to stop in as a family. Lines weren’t too long but if you don’t go early you may be waiting awhile. We ordered a variety of menu options. The beef was good, but the pork seemed to have a lot of fat in it. Your order is placed up front and then payment is taken behind on the side. Service was fast.
Written 7 October 2021
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Sewbike
47 contributions
Apr 2021 • couples
The tacos are delicious. They make their own tortillas and are constantly tending to the meats. They have different lines for different tacos. We went in the evening and the place was packed. It took over 30 minutes to get the food. The good thing is once you order your food comes quickly.
No veggie options.
Written 27 April 2021
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