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    EL Gordo Mexican Grill

    4.3 (88 reviews)
    Open • 6:30 am - 10:30 pm

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    #16 Carne Asada Burrito, add beans & rice
    Stephanie V.

    Excellent food and service yet again! Reallly good burritos here. Everything was very good today. We ordered to-go and sat at the cafe tables or shopped the gas station minimart while we waited for our order.

    These are the specials. If you don't know what to get ask about Que Sa Birrias. It's a stew, in a taco. Very good.
    Barry Y.

    It's been many moons and visits to El Gordo, the eatery within a gas station and a chandelier in its lobby. It is as good as it ever was and has been, but something has changed: the specials. Taco Tuesday has chicken and beef tacos,.Friday only has chicken. If you like choice choose Tuesday as the day for Tacosby. Please see the photo for more information.

    Lettuce in a burrito that i asked no lettuce...getting a second burrito with yet again, stop charging over $10 for this crap
    Lolo B.

    This is pretty comical. That you actually write that you went back through your video footage to see if the cook put in lettuce. Wow. All you have to do is look at my picture of the second burrito that I came back in for with lettuce in it. Don't gaslight your customers if they're so important to you. And I'm sorry you slave over the stove for those 100% from scratch beans because Rosarita does them and they taste exactly the same.

    #35 QuesaBirrias and side of rice
    Alan B.

    I was hesitant because it's in a gas station, but the reviews were pretty good! I went with the Quesabirrias and a side of rice. The birrias were amazing! And dipping it in the juice was amazing! I practically drank the juice when I was done! By far the Best quesabirrias I've had in Arizona! I'm excited to be in the area again and try their other options! The gentleman at the counter was very polite and respectful towards everyone that came in. Definitely adding this as a favorite and will be back!

    #21. Sper Nachos
    Norman M.

    This was my go to Mexican, for last year or so, best portions great price, loaded with meat and cheese, today 12-30-25 I go and it's 16.99 for a super nachos, way less toppings and meat, the people are nice, I always get it to go, but this is sad, wayyyy less and more expensive! May have to hold off going for a while this is sad.

    Candice M.

    We first tried El Gordo in San Leandro CA I had no idea they had one out here in AZ so when I found this hidden gem I just had to try it and MMM MMM MMM is it just amazing as the other location is. I would recommend it 100% and let's not even get started on how delicious the Birria Tacos are they are so juicy you didn't even need the consommé honestly. Thank you guys

    Deni G.

    Great food when you're on the run. This lil gem is hidden inside a gas station. However don't judge. The food is excellent, portion sizes are large, and the prices are wallet friendly. This is a great place to eat if your on the run. We went through the drivevthru and ordered a chorizo/rgg burritos, carne asada fries, chicken and carnita tacos. Everything was really very good. The burrito was one of the best I've had in a while. The carne asada fries and chicken and carnitas tacos were also delicious. The meats were lean and flavorful andvourcorder was made fresh and served pipping hot. If you're in the area

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    Amazing food love the quesabirria tacos will 100 be coming back, staff is super nice and store is clean.

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    The food came out fairly quick. The customer service is amazing and the queso birria tacos are the best you'll get in arizona.

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    Good food, terrible service , learn to smile and say have a good day or don't show up to work

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