These tacos al pastor were so great, we went back the next day and had them again. They were moist, flavorful, and the picante salsa on the side was just right. Added a bottle of Mexican Coke and it was perfect. Don't be swayed that it's a food truck--eat them in your car if it's too hot for the picnic tables! read more

Gordo's is local, fast, and very good. While we were in Terlingua this food truck was our go to... we made three trips to this place ordering different things and it never let me down. We travelled there in mid-July and the options in Terlingua were somewhat limited, but this is one you don't want to skip. The first evening, we stopped by coming out of west Big Bend NP, and I just needed something easy and not messy. So, I got an horchata and an al pastor burrito. Liz had the al pastor tacos, and the burrito was a self contained version of that deliciousness. The agua de melon was very sweet and energizing after a long day of hiking in the park. The horchata was creamy and thick, but just as cold and refreshing as its fruity cousin. We went horseback riding with the Terlingua Stables and before checking out Big Bend Ranch State Park. This time around, Liz grabbed a burger, which she was happy with. I tried another burrito - the chicken fajita bacon ranch. The fries that came with Liz's burgers were good... i stole some. I went back for seconds and ordered a small order (6) of wings with a not so spicy version of the mango habanero. I was able to enjoy them, and I tried their third agua fresca - hibiscus/jamaica. In the end, i was impressed with Gordo's they were always there for us, during the Terlingua "slow" season. The service was very friend, and the food served was very good. Don't miss out on Gordo's. read more

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We ordered street tacos and a quesadilla. Food was delicious and service was great! We will be back!

Likely the best place to eat in Terlingua. Dare I say, the best wings I've ever eaten? They were so moist, tender, and the sauce was delicious. The service was fast and super friendly too. Definitely check this place out if you're in the area! read more

El Gordo's Grill - Wing combo - Food Trucks Near Me - Terlingua, Texas

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Food was incredible. I had the barbacoa torta & it was the best meal that I've had on this trip. My friend had a birria burrito and my other friend had a brisket burrito and everyone was more than satisfied. Prices are also incredibly reasonable. read more

El Gordo's Grill - Barbacoa torta - Food Trucks Near Me - Terlingua, Texas

Yummy fresh comfort food! The quesobirria tacos were so cheesy and delicious, the meat was also super savory. The Al pastor quesadilla had a nice crunch on the outside and meat was flavorful. My only complaint is that food took awhile to come out- but they were busy during dinner and everything was freshly made! So it's worth the wait. read more

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My husband and I went twice in one week, once for dinner and then for their breakfast. Their food is good, tasty and traditional Mexican. We were not huge fans of the breakfast items, the women seemed for annoyed and the gave me a blob of a burrito...when my husband mentioned it to the cashier she just gave him a dirty look. read more

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Solid 5/5 Birria Tacos. All the flavors marry together so well. Can't wait to try more! read more

El Gordo's Grill - Food Trucks Near Me - Terlingua, Texas

Fast, friendly service. Delicious food! The Birria Quesadilla was excellent! Great value for the price.

Solid street tacos! They hit the spot when we were passing through on the motorcycles. Service was decently quick, and the prices while more expensive than what you would pay in a major city, were on par with having to get supplies all the way down here. I'd certainly come back again. read more

Been here three times and the food has been excellent each time. We've gotten the burger, wings, and quesadilla, and all Of it was amazing. We always bring food to cook but somehow always end up here. Ambiance is a food truck but there are 5 large picnics tables to eat on. Highly recommend eating here. read more

Best burger ever! Great family-owned local business. The burritos are huge, too. Just up the road from Big Bend Baptist Church near hardware store. Quick service! read more

We were feeling hungry after hiking around big bend all day and this was on our way back to the rental. This one won out.. and it was alright. We dropped bout 75$ for two different 8piece boneless wings, three different 4taco plates, and a Al pastor quesadilla. The Al pastor tasted good, the quesadilla was nice.. the tacos were ok they're on mini tortillas so a little small I wouldn't call em street tacos. Carne asada taco meat looked grey..? Tasted fine tho. The chicken tacos were incredibly bland. The boneless wings were ok, but neither the Mango Habanero tastes like either two flavors, neither did the Honey Siracha. Being close to the border and used to delicious Mexican food... this was ok, but for the quality a bit pricy and underwhelming. We won't return the remainder of our trip, and will check out other spots. Heads up, it's easy to pass by so look for Wright Hardware - same lot, they just have an actual sign with a sugar skull, uhaul trailers, and storefront property. You'd think the blue trailer El Gordo's runs out of would be visible but we drove past it at first. Also their open sign was off so we weren't sure for three mins lol read more

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Can't believe how fantastic the tacos were, I had the pork tacos and my husband had the chicken, amazing. Lots of ingredients and delicious! The food trailer has a little covered picnic area or you can pick it up to go. Service was quick and the owner was super friendly. We'll go again because we wanna try the burgers, the locals say they're delicious as well. read more

Amazing street tacos! After a long day of hiking at Big Bend, we were ravenous. The birria and al pastor tacos were so good and hit the spot! The green salsa was some of the best I've ever had. Highly recommend! read more

Came here twice and got 4 things total. Al pastor tacos were great I really liked how tender it was and the pineapple was good with it. Birria torta were also really good. The meat went really well with everything else inside the bun. Was really juicy. Fries were also crispy. Chicken burrito was probably my least favorite out of the 4, but it was still pretty good. It was basically a ranch chicken wrap so it didn't stand out. It was a ton of food though. Brisket burrito was great too since the meat was really tender. It was a lot smaller than the chicken wrap but I liked it more. Overall I think I liked the torta the most and then the tacos and then the brisket burrito. It wasn't busy when I went and they have outdoor seating but it was too cold and windy since it was during the cold snap. read more

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Amazing street tacos! fast and friendly service. they have some shaded picnic tables where you can sit and eat. read more

El Gordo's Grill - Food Trucks Near Me - Terlingua, Texas

So good. Lots of food per serving. Absolutely delicious. The torta was top notch and the fries are excellent. Definitely need to stop here if you're looking for good food and you're hungry. Noticed that a lot of local workers eat here. That's the sign it's awesome read more

We love this food truck. Every time we visit Terlingua we eat here at least twice. The breakfast biscuit with bacon, egg, and cheese was delicious. The biscuit was fresh and flaky. The "Wright Way" is a breakfast sandwich on fresh sour dough buns. It was also delicious. On the lunch and dinner menu we had chopped brisket torta and a ham torta. Basically a sandwich in their homemade buns. The Birria tacos are to die for. The people are always friendly. I cant recommend this pla e enough. ​ read more

The pastor tacos were good. I wish I could buy one taco of each not having to eat 4 of the same kind. The lady who took my order could have a little smile and better attitude read more

This place is absolutely amazing! The food was delicious, especially the Birria tacos. The lady who took our order was very friendly and helpful. This is a great food truck with picnic tables under a canopy, which was nice because it's hot. Love this place. read more

Delicious! We ordered the brisket quesadilla, chicken tacos and birria tacos. The quesadilla was our fav but all were so yummy! Great meal - thanks! read more

We read the previous review and ended up ordering Burritos, Birria and Brisket. Both were packed with meat and sauces tasted good read more

El Gordo's Grill - Updated Menu Nov 2025. We ordered birria burrito and brisket burrito. Both were packed with meat and the sauces tasted good. - Food Trucks Near Me - Terlingua, Texas

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Delicious!! We went back two days in a row. Al pastor burrito, brisket and chicken tacos, were all wonderful. We also loved the green salsa. read more

Great little food truck close to where we were staying. I would have eaten every meal there!

I got the birria quesadilla. It was pretty greasy (hence el Gordo?) but really tasty. The consome was delicious. The horchata had a lot more cinnamon than I'm used to, but it was good too. read more

The best meal I've had in the last week, traveling around NM and TX. Delicious birria tacos, no fuss ordering and seating. read more

El Gordo's Grill - Birria tacos - Food Trucks Near Me - Terlingua, Texas

Great customer service. I got the birria quesadilla that came with consommé and a mild sauce, and my husband ordered the honey sriracha wings that came with ranch. Delicious food and reasonably priced. read more

El Gordo's Grill - Birria quesadilla - Food Trucks Near Me - Terlingua, Texas

Yum!! Such a good spot. You need this chicken in your life! The quesadilla was the best I've ever had and the tacos were tasty too! Just look for the blue food truck with Christmas lights! read more

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Very good, authentic Mexican tacos. We tried both the barbacoa and the pork tacos. I preferred the pork and my hubby preferred the beef, so we were both happy. No guacamole, unfortunately - they don't offer it. We will be back on our next trip! read more

My boyfriend and I ate here on our last night in Big Bend and oh my goodness. So freaking good. You have got to try this if you're in Study Butte/ Terlingua. Some of the best tacos i have ever had and I have had some pretty fire tacos. I wish we could have tried more. i got the brisket tacos and he got the brisket quesadilla and it was just too good. can't wait to return one day:)! read more

Food was delicious and portioned good. Prices aren't too bad. Staff was friendly. Outdoor seating some covered and convenient location.

Not easy to see unless ppl are outside eating. Need better signs. Awesome food though. Would go again. read more

This place is a diamond in the middle of nowhere to eat. Consistently open and great customer service. Tastes amazing, like it was made with love and attention. Thanks for being one of the best places to grab food in the area! read more

Definitely a must-visit destination. Best Birria tacos I've ever had. The seating area is also very chill.

The best food truck ever. We ate there breakfast and dinner. And you have a sweet friend to visit you everyday. The breakfast biscuit is out of this world. read more

El Gordo's Grill - Food Trucks Near Me - Terlingua, Texas

Nightmare of a time trying to eat out here. This was our saving grace. Cute little food truck. Service was fast. Breakfast/lunch/dinner go here. Had the brisket tacos -amazing. I didn't see the tamales until too late. We came back for breakfast and a burrito and a biscuit, bacon was crispy. Awesome food read more

I had the quesabirria tacos and they were GREAT! There were quite a few orders ahead of me and also after me, yet they still got my food out quickly. They have tables in the shade and out in the sun. Great place! read more

As good as the food was, the service was terrible. The restaurant was not crowded, but once served we failed to exist. I guess being the only restaurant around...... read more

Yuuummmm! After a long day on the Rio Grande one of our guides (from Big Bend Boating and Hiking--which I strongly recommend!) recommended the burgers at at Gordo's. They were SO good! Fat, juicy, with muenster cheese and on a soft jalapeño cheese bun. Fries were also phenomenal. We also tried the birria tacos and my god they were delicious. Hit up Gordo's, the food truck on the edge of town, and you won't be disappointed! read more