The tortillas are made by hand, pretty much made to order. (drop mic)…read more Besides that, it's finger licking good. Don't bank on the reviews, just check out the lines around the block (specially after a padres game). PRO TIP: try to go off hours bc the lines really are crazy.

I haven't been to this downtown Tacos El gordo location before because of parking and knowing how…read morepacked it would be. I went one a Friday afternoon and there was paid street parking. So be prepared depending on time of day you decide to go. Parking 3/5 When we arrived to the taco shop we waited roughly 5 minutes in line to place our order. Two Adobada tacos, three Cabeza tacos , grilled onions, grilled jalapeño, and Capechana fries. 5/5 Customer service is great there, workers were really nice and was patient. We had no idea there was seating up stairs and that's where we decided to sit. Outdoor seating was full so this worked out well. There was great lighting and plenty of seating and space for us. 5/5

As seen on diners, drive ins and dives, this place did not disappoint. I got a Mula De Adobada and…read moreTaco de adobada. I don't know all of what they put on it, but it was delicious! So glad I stopped in. Service was quick despite being busy. Ambiance is that of a carnicería, with several walk-up lines depending on the type of meat you like. You get your food then go pay at the cashier. Self seating is available with someone constantly walking around cleaning. If in the area again, I would definitely come back and will be recommending this place to everyone. That's this critic's review, until next time, I'll be eating.

Delicious tacos!…read more First time here! Amazing service and hospitality from Security Guard on stand. Friendly employees!

Amazing tacos! I always come here when I'm in the area. The ceviche and tacos are outstanding…read more Despite the line, the order came out fast. The seafood is fresh and i really enjoyed the battered fish taco. Seating is very limited.

Food: 4.5/5 Service: 5/5…read moreAmbiance: 4/5 Busy place but it's thankfully quick! Also had to wait in line but not for too long. The guac is so fresh and delish - just need an extra squeeze of lemon. Sauces and condiments are up for grabs and a lot of it is self-service so it can feel more chaotic. The fish tacos, shrimp tacos, octopus tacos, and ceviche were all good! Not a 5, but a solid 4.5 :)

Amazing! The tacos are very rich and I am very happy to come…read morehere with my Hannah and Andrew and myself. I lovely loaded churros.

Mike's delivered as usual, food was excellent and the salsa bar was on point as always!read more

Food is amazing and full of flavor. Some of the best birria I've tried…read more The employees are always patient and they have good music.

Yummy tacos and excellent service! The kiosk was self serve and the restaurant itself was very…read moreclean.

Wanted to try some tacos while out here and this one had good reviews. It was also near our hotel…read morewe were staying at in Gaslamp. They have drawings all over their walls which was fun to look at. They have a few specials which are a good deal if you're going to get a drink anyway. I love c that c they had a self serve salsa bar. Must get the chipotle shrimp taco! 10/10 with flavor. Battered fish taco was ah ok.... Salmon taco was great too 10/10. Service was prompt. We had chips and salsa while we waited so it was cool. Overall, I recommend checking this out and trying the chipotle shrimp and salmon taco!

I stopped by on a Wednesday after a fútbol game and found it to be a great late-night option…read more Ordering is simple. You walk in, place your order at the counter, and find a seat. There were a couple of groups dining in and someone picking up a to-go order, but there was still plenty of seating available. The employee working the counter was friendly. They also serve alcohol, and during my visit drinks were 20% off. Options included Pacifico, Modelo, Blue Moon, hard seltzers, and a selection of canned craft beers. I ordered: * Mahi Mahi Taco: the fish tasted fresh, and I liked the crispy onions on top. There was quite a bit of sauce, which made it pretty messy to eat. While the fish was good, it felt like a very heavy taco overall. * Surf & Turf Taco: this was loaded with steak and topped with two flavorful shrimp. The shrimp had an amazing flavor, and this taco was much more enjoyable and balanced. Overall, the service was great, the prices were very reasonable, and the protein quality was excellent. My only critique is that the tacos felt a little overdone with toppings and sauces when the quality of the protein could easily stand on its own. Still, it's a solid spot for an affordable late-night bite. One thing to note: there are no restrooms available inside the restaurant.

Been here multiple times, but came in honor of Cinco de Mayo and love that it actually landed on a…read moretaco Tuesday ! They had the buy 2 get 1 free deal which pushed me to try new meats since I always stick to adobada. ADOBADA HANDS DOWN FIREEE! I love me a good al pastor taco and they make it just right. Super flavorful, juicy and packed w/ meat. I'm always hesitant to try asada because I haven't found a good spot here in SD, but this one was bomb! The meat had great flavor, a smokey taste and was loaded with guac. I'd order one again. The lengua was perfect too, super tender and fell apart just right. They don't skimp on the meats either. Most of the salsas were tasty and had great flavor and the habanero had the perfect kick ! I heard of this spot because my friend had them cater her baby shower and I had to come try the actual spot. Def brought the same energy. Inside is nice and has a good vibe, love all the decor. Service was super sweet! Horchata was bomb too, not to sweet and they said it's homemade! Parking.. good luck, but def worth trying. 10000/10

This place was a recommendation from a long time SD native friend and did not disappoint. We were…read morevisiting from Hawaii and craving authentic TJ tacos. They service was excellent. They were so attentive and kind - patient with our order and precise with repeating it back. There was an above and beyond to it with a feel of aloha or welcoming to their home. Food was boooooommbbbbbb and the michelada was on point. I had three tacos - pollo, asada, and birria. Birria was so good. Just taking it down a star because I've had better salsa... however, it was not bad, at all.

The service was fantastic! We were greeted by Ivan who was pleasant, kind, and super helpful…read more Between the amazing food and the great people that work here I would recommend this place to anyone who is in the area!

One of my favorite Mexican food spots! The tacos were amazing, the shrimp burrito was flavorful,…read moreand the carne asada fries were absolutely delicious. Everything was well prepared. Definitely worth a visit. Gracias!

The food was great! Good Tijuana style tacos with lots of flavor and all the right ingredients. I…read moreordered a keka. It was really good and it's meant for good appetites. The portion was huge. The service is attentive and casual with the girls that help you very friendly and specially a girl taking the order always smiling to everyone. The ambiance is casual, non stressed with everyone enjoying and listening to regional Mexican music. I thought the efficiency of logistics to serve could be improved. They just yell and walk around looking for the name on the order. Other than that observation, I think the place delivers what it promises with good tacos, decent prices and awesome attitude

I kept hearing about this place from friends and decided to try it out today…read more I ordered a Vampiro Carne Asada, Vampiro Al Pastor, and an Al Pastor taco. Everything was delicious. This was my first time trying a taco Vampiro style (crunchy and cheesy), it was great. You order at the counter and they bring the food to you. The location of the menu vs the counter didn't work well - you couldn't see the menu when ordering so everyone had to keep looking back and forth just to place each order (they need to fix the signage or layout). Service was super fast. It came with a small plate of cucumbers, radishes, and limes. They also dropped off 2 salsa bottles - a super spicy habanero salsa, and a medium spicy salsa verde. They had plenty of seating inside or outside on picnic tables. I sat outside to enjoy the weather and smell the carne asada being cooked on wood fired grill. Side note / tree hugger comment: They were a little wasteful with the plates... each taco came in its own separate basic.

Went to La Puerta for dinner and drinks and overall had a decent experience. The atmosphere was…read morelively and the location is great for a night out downtown. Some of the tacos and appetizers were really good, but a few dishes felt overpriced for the portion sizes.

As a south Texan I am very particular about Mexican food being partial to Tex-Mex but damn, this…read moreplace delivered. Nick at the bar was amazing for both drink and food service. The salsa and verde sauce were truly amazing and the street tacos were some of the absolute best I've ever tasted. Can't recommend this place enough.