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    Gordos

    4.5 (84 reviews)
    InexpensiveGrocery, Bakeries, Mexican
    Closed 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Kimberly A.

    Multi-level grocery store with bakery, meat counter, and eatery. What more could you ask for? The produce looked fresh and was priced reasonably. The grocery portion of the establishment is small but packs quite the punch in variety of items - frozen plantains and yucca - plenty of tropical fruit nectars - Mexican cheeses - and more. The bakery had wonderful smelling conchas, turnovers, donuts, and more as well as a cake case full of beautifully decorated party cakes. Nothing labeled. I assumed it was all tres leches. It just entices you to interact with the baker in my opinion. They also sell cakes by the slice. The heart of Gordos is their taco counter. A cafeteria-style buffet of all the meat fillings as well as a self-serve buffet of condiments and fixins for your tacos. I ordered a LENGUA and an AL PASTOR. It was not anything to write home about, but I'd love to try the other options. The salsa and fixins bar alone is worth going back for - fresh cilantro - radishes - roasted whole Serranos - diced raw onions. Definitely excited to try a torta and more tacos of course!!

    Compré un pastel y me salió enlamado y tiene un sabor muy raro

    Enlamado y sabor raro la verdad muy decepcionada es el único lugar que me gustaban los pasteles la verdad muy decepcionada

    Benjamin C.

    Ooooohhhh. This place has been on the list for quite some time now. When trying to decide where for lunch, a friend suggested it. Win. For quite some time, I have touted Los Valedores food truck on Green Springs and Oxmoor as the best street tacos food truck. And that may still be true simply because Gordos is not a food truck, but a restaurant. Gordos is currently in the lead on my Birmingham street tacos list. First - the quality. All the meats here were simply tender, juicy, and therefore very tasty. And I got asada, carnitas, chorizo, and chicharron. They were out of al pastor, so that's what is on the list for next time. Seriously all of these were fantastic. The chicharron was amazing. So tender. The last place I had chicharron over fried it, so it was too crispy and chewy. The hot sauces were all freshly made with different levels of spice. The orange one had to have been  habanero based . Second - the speed. It's a taco bar where you pay, they put the meat on for you, and you grab the cilantro, onions, hot sauce, etc. on your own. Super fast and simple. Third - the environment. Even though I got takeout, there is something about eating the best street tacos in a joint that is connected to a Mexican bakery and grocery store. Fourth - it's true to its name - Gordos. I ate four tacos, and no doubt I could have skipped dinner. And even later in the evening after it all digested, I still felt fat and heavy. No false advertising here. Delicious. Make no mistake about it.

    Asada Taco
    Tony J.

    Great food and service. This is authentic as it gets. Looks can be deceiving from the parking lot but this is a new regular. Lots of items to choose from. Fresh meats and a bakery upstairs. I recommend to anyone who loves authentic Mexican food.

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    Rachel H.

    Mexican to the max. This combined grocery store / cafe / bakery has all the Mexican staples and then some! They had every Mexican spice you could want to cook with, fresh produce, snacks and even celebration cakes. And tacos of course!! They did get our order wrong and left out three chicken fingers, but we had plenty of food in the end. The tacos, burritos and quesadilla were STUFFED with meat and fillings. Red salsa was almost flavorless. The green salsa had some mild-medium kick. The toppings to the quesadilla (lettuce, tomato, avocado, and pickled jalapeños) were very fresh. Thanks Gordos!

    Fresh produce
    Reema G.

    What a nice little hole in the wall! There was literally a line out the door when he first got there with so many locals. The restaurant portion is very small so there's not many seating options inside but they also have tables outside available too. After placing our order, we received our food in less than 5 minutes. They cook everything in front of you so you know it's fresh! I had the cubana torta and it was mouthwatering. The portions are huge!! I could only eat a half of a half. Definitely will be back to try other options off of the menu!

    Butcher shop!
    Erica A.

    My Mexican friend is in town and he's introducing me to all the hidden gems in Birmingham that I had no idea about! Gordo's is a true authentic Spanish market nestled off of Valley Ave! I've passed by this place millions of times and never even noticed it! As soon as we walked in, we were greeted with warm smiles and a language I didn't understand, Spanish. When entering, there was a butcher cutting away at meats, so we selected steaks for tacos! We picked up a few more items, fresh baked bread and fresh cilantro from the produce section. There is a restaurant there as well, but I plan to visit and eat another time. I love discovering new places that are foreign to my usual. I'm excited to visit again! The tacos were great by the way-- delicious cuts of steak! The ambiance and smell made me feel like I was in Mexico! Two thumbs up!

    Virginia H.

    Whenever I come here I wish I speak Spanish, ha. We love coming here. Their food is yum. You can eat there (order some tacos, you won't regret it) or you can buy the meat by the pound and make some tacos at home yourself. Both options result in yumminess your tummy. Now that I am writing this, I am going to go buy some tomorrow. I also like their little grocery store on one side and their little bakery on the other side of the restaurant. People there are really, really nice and will help you out if you are clueless like I was.

    Chicken Tacos / Chorizo Tacos
    Teresa T.

    I love this hidden gem. They have the most authentic Mexican food. The meat is so flavorful. Chorizo is my absolute favorite. I also love their tortas, which are very filling. I love their food, but what keeps me coming back is the horchata. It is always a 10/10. I need to remember to save room for dessert because there is a nice little bakery attached to Gordos ,where they sell delicious little pastries. Give this place a try. I promise you won't be disappointed.

    Tacos!
    Ivancka S.

    This place is a hidden gem and definitely ranks high as far as authentic places to get tacos or Mexican food in general. It is part grocery, bakery and restaurant. You order at the encounter and they call out your order, which makes service very fast. It's a no frills establishment that defines laid back dining experience. I got the asada, chicken and carnitas tacos. All three did not disappoint with incredibly flavorful, meat was tender and they have an assortment of condiments that you can put on your tacos. To top it off, prices are very affordable and portions are very filling. The bakery is definitely worth checking out too!

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    10 years ago

    Yum! Great tacos and I love the salsa bar. I do wish the salsa bar had labels.

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    Today was my first time ever visiting Los Amigos. Never knew about it before but troed today as it…read morewas close to where I was going. Since I got take-out, I can only speak to their take-out. However, I do feel that if they can get 5-stars for take-out, then their dine-in is surely 5-stars! First of all, they took time and care in packing the take-out. I got a lunch combo and they packed the Taco and the salad separately. I love it!! Secondly, they also included salsa and chips even though it was a take-out order, which I appreciated. Service was quick. I called in my order, showed up about 10 minutes after that, paid, and my order was ready a couple of minutes later. Employees were very nice. Food was good! Still warm when I opened it up 15 minutes after pick up, which tells me they were fresh and hot when packed! Tomato and lettuce in the guacamole salad were very fresh, which isn't always the case at some restaurants. I really liked their chile relleno as it wasn't fried. Really good. I will definitely visit again!!

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