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    El Gordo Mexican Grill

    4.6 (28 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    2 14. Dos Tamales / 14. Two Tamales

    Service is good and quick, food taste fresh and is so good, prices are reasonable. Always love stopping here

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    Bryan W.

    This place is DA BOMB. Came here and got a Carne Asada bowl and a Carne Asada quesadilla. The pinto beans are fire(good fire) I liked the hot salsa. The wife liked the mild. Great, friendly service Get here!!!!!

    Here are Carnitas tacos, flour tortilla cheese, and a creamy guacamole. Yummy yummy in my tummy!
    Tawnya B.

    I can't say enough good things about Chilote. Great customer service. Fantastic tacos. I'm obsessed with their Carnitas tacos! This restaurant is located inside the Chevron, and I love it. I pick up my scratchers, then head over to Chilote to get my tacos. Everything is fresh. They have three cute picnic tables where you can eat. Chilote offers burritos, burrito bowls, tacos, and more. Fresh-made salsas to choose from, fresh corn, and fresh flour tortillas made right in front of you. Support a new small business in Surprise, Arizona, you won't be disappointed!

    Birra burrito!

    Second shot at Chilote Mexican Kitchen and went with the birria burrito! This is the best Mexican (authentic) ! Amazing food combined with outstanding customer service! You got to give it a roll you will not regret !

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    6 months ago

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    20 days ago

    Carne asada was mostly gristle, little flavor, and had maybe a tsp of avacado ... despite advertising as with avacado ... would not return!!

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    9 months ago

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    6 months ago

    Food was ready on time and tastes good. Packed well in a bag so nothing spilled The brisket was ok for taco meat but prefer the Asada

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    6 months ago

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    2 months ago

    Good lil spot. Fresh food! Good service! Definitely recommend stopping in for a quick bite to eat, and fill up the gas tank lol

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    9 months ago

    I finally stopped in to see what the reviews were about. The food is amazing and they were so friendly. A must try.

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    7 months ago

    Great food. Love the tacos and going to try a burrito this time. Great service too Place is clean and casual

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    9 months ago

    Amazing......big surprise. Can't wait to come back!. Great food and excellent service. Right in my backyard.

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    9 months ago

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    4 months ago

    Everything was great, nice staff and wonderful tacos. I strongly recommend them! I'll be back soon, it's in my neighborhood!

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    9 months ago

    Excellent carnitas bowl! I don't know how they do this at a gas station/ mini mart, but it's definitely a keeper on my list.

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    8 months ago

    Great food at a great price. The tacos are made with homemade tortillas. We will definitely be back.

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    8 months ago

    Fresh made tortilla. Great taste. Don't be deceived by the gas station, it's good food.

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    8 months ago

    The food here was so delicious. The staff was super friendly. We definitely will be back again.

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