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!

So we got lucky enough that we stayed close by. We had heard of this place in social media posts so…read morewhen we realized we were so close, we had to come in for lunch. i had a Adobada and a Cabeza taco. Both were really good. I knew my kids bought way more than they were going to be able to eat so I did not order any more. I got to taste my daughter's carne asada quesadilla and my son's buche taco. I was a little disappointed that I asked my taco guy to make sure there was pineapple in my Adobada taco but no pineapple. Still, very delicious. Loved that they had radishes and limes but my local taco places also have cucumbers, which El Gordo did not. Everyone was very happy except for my wife who said her carne asada was very "nervy". But for full disclosure, I rarely like ordering her carne asada for that reason. I would only order her a carne asada taco at a place that sells premium beef [like my local taco place in Anaheim]. One very interesting thing about this place is that you get in line for the tacos you want. I stood in line for tacos and mulitas made from Adobada or al Pastor [same thing, at least here per the man making the tacos]. My daughter got in line for the carne asada tacos and quesadillas and my other son got in line for the buche and cabeza tacos. We just kind of gave our order to the person that was standing in the right line. Then we went over and paid all together. I happened to be in line when my taco guy stopped to assemble a phone order for 27 tacos. BTW, who orders 27 tacos. Two dozen, sure. Thirty, makes sense. But 27????? So I waited a bit but the person behind me knew that there are two Adobada lines and left for the other line. If it's just you and a date/friend/wife; I am figuring that you are not going to get in more than one line [per person]. It was packed and even though it went pretty fast, it would be super inconvenient. Plus, I was the last one to get my tacos because of the large mobile order that was made before me. Overall this place is pretty good but you guys saying that this is the best taco place, PERIOD. You need to come up to Anaheim.

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.

Everything is prepared fresh and the service is fanatic. We love the carne asada fries (SC on the…read moreside). Get the churros!

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!

Chula Tacos in Nestor is definitely worth a visit if you're looking for authentic, flavorful tacos…read morewith generous portions. Every item we ordered was packed with delicious flavors and made fresh. One thing that stood out was their attention to detail with to-go orders--they provided plenty of condiments, including a variety of salsas, cucumbers, radishes, and peppers, which really elevated the meal. The highlight of the menu is the Keka Taco. It is incredibly delicious, loaded with flavor, and so filling that it can easily satisfy even the biggest appetite. The only downside to this establishment is the limited parking, which can make picking up your order a bit challenging during busy times. However, the amazing food and generous portions more than make up for the parking inconvenience. If you're in the area, the Keka Taco is a must-try!

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