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've had tacos el gordo in Vegas and I thought it was soooo good. I came yesterday around 8pm and…read morethe line wasn't too long, about a 10 minute wait. The flavor and cook on the meat of the carne asada tacos was just okay. The meat was a bit chunky, soft, and had an overpowering smokey taste. I also felt like it was a lot more oilier yesterday which is what I really liked from when I first had it. The staff is nice and it's pretty well organized! They also have upstairs seating but it's a bit warm

Tacos El Gordo never disappoints…read more Craving for tacos and ended up here for our quick lunch. Be prepared for long line during lunch hours. Ordered out usual favorites! Taco de Tripa Taco de Lengua Taco de Cabeza Taco de Asada Tried numerous taco shops and were always ending coming back here. Highly recommended!

I was told it gets very busy so I'm glad my family and I went when it just opened with a few…read moreparking spaces still available. Ordering was confusing at first but basically there are multiple lines so look at the menus before lining up for the exact items you want(tip is to have friends line up for various items at once and pay together at the back). Portions here are generous and the popular thing to get is the adobada with slices of pineapple! Definitely a great choice and I also got the cabeza(beef head) and lengua (beef tongue) which are my favorites. Definitely coming back again and trying the vampiros de adobada since it's a crunchy tortilla with cheese apparently!

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 :)

Delicious food. great service. I will definitely be coming back and recommending this to friends…read moreand family

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.

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.

Amazing service! The food looks amazing and great customer service! I will be returning!read more

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.

This was my favorite taco place in San Diego! It's a little hole in the wall in the Gaslamp but it…read morehas the most flavorful tacos! My birria and carne asada were the best! I opted for the one with cheese and it was pure heaven. The meats are so tender and the combination of cheese just hits like no other. I was tempted to order another taco but I had to stop myself! They also have a great condiment bar at the back with pickled veggies, sauces, etc. This is definitely a gem of a taco place.

I've enjoyed this restaurant for street - style Mexican food a handful of times now. It's still a…read moregood value serving delicious Mexican food. The pollo mulitas is my favorite.. very good chicken meat. Order fast, get your order in, pay, and enjoy. There's a self- service salsa bar. They serve beer. Not a fancy place. Enjoy the food.

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

Tacos are very hearty. Finding a seat on the other hand is crazy! We showed up with a family of 10…read moreso we wanted an outside bench but they're limited. We waited nearly 40 mins for a bench... people were done eating but they were just sitting around basically loitering at this point! There was A table with 2 people and another with3... like why would anyone just sit there killing time when others want to sit and have a meal (there was a family of 6 behind us waiting). I think the restaurant needs to find a way to keep the tables rotating. Any-hoot food is pretty good, very hearty and filling. I would say they're high but the portions are generous so it equals out

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.

Amazing cocktails and lively ambiance. The tacos and chips…read morewere fresh and tasty. The chicken fries were not so great though - too much potato, too less chicken.