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    Tacos El Gordo

    4.0 (6.9k reviews)
    InexpensiveTacos
    Open 10:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Good for kids

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    Abel A.

    The food is always a hit but also there's always huge lines, which is partly due to the horrible line system. Having to line up multiple times or have different people from your party lines just to get different meats is nuts. Especially at this location since it is always so packed. Do away with this system, and just have more standard way to take orders like taquerias or other takeout spots. Also no air conditioning is horrible especially with so many customers.

    Joseph S.

    This place is a local mecca for street tacos. At 9:30pm, this place was still packed! Ordering food was a little clunky with the different lines and the wait was a little long after a tiresome day, but the food was worth it! We only had pork tacos as the beef lines were too long, but we will come back later in the week!

    Allister D.

    This place is always a must. If you're staying in Vegas, you should always make it a priority to come here for lunch or for late night. It's hits the spot every time. No lie, this specific location is probably the biggest cash cow on the strip racking in millions of dollars. I love their highly popular Al pastor meat; its crisp edges and tender texture makes it the best. It has just enough sweetness from the pineapple but not too sweet. The creamy green/white sauce poured on top is EVERYTHING! It tastes perfect. I have to have 6 tacos ($4) each every time. Pair these tacos with a plate of grilled onions and jalapeños too! The business comes in waves but notice the early afternoons are the lightest with a quick wait time. If you come at night/late night, the wait time standing can be about 25 mins even. Tacos El Gordo is THE ONE!!

    Asada tacos ($4.12)
    Brian F.

    Tacos El Gordo is a popular taco restaurant in Las Vegas, with this location on the Vegas Strip. It was a staple during my time in San Diego and I wanted to come here for lunch during my visit to Vegas. There is a small free parking lot which is convenient given its proximity to the Strip. There are lines for each meat that you want. Just a tip that there are two adobada lines which are usually the longest. Go to the one that's shorter for a shorter wait. We ordered the adobada ($4.12) and asada ($4.12) tacos. The adobada meat was okay and didn't have as much flavor as other locations I've had. I liked the meat of the asada and could taste and smell the char. It was more tender and the taco was slightly bigger. Adobada is usually my favorite overall taco but this time I preferred the asada more. There are lots of tables and is a bigger space than other locations. It's a good taco spot but they also sell fries and other Mexican fare.

    Kari O.

    Kari's Rating 8.5/10 TLDR: -Each line corresponds to a different meat option -Try every Horchata dispenser as some are watery -Limes and Radishes are provided on a separate table Every single time I come to Vegas I always stop here, unfortunately, this place is no longer gate kept and it's super busy. I've gladly waited over an hour to get tacos, but the unfortunate part is when you come by yourself you have to basically choose one meat as it's impossible to get into another line. This time, however, I was with a group of five people so we were able to split up, but I was able to try a taco different than the pork (adobo.) usually when I come I usually grab tacos for me and my group so I'm stuck ordering 50 tacos at one time at one line. However, this time I was able to come with a group I think I'm absolutely in love with the tripe, I always love a good crispy, tripe taco, but I've never actually had it from here! Wow, it was absolutely incredible, it was so flavorful and crunchy!! I've also tried the quesadillas as well, but I don't personally care for the cheese they use. Even the corn tortillas are super fresh. Would highly recommend coming here. Just bring friends!

    Alex H.

    Love love this place and usually when I come to Vegas I have gone to the one off the strip but since I was staying at resorts world it was across the street so I had to ... right?? Well this place was super packed for being a Sunday night but when isn't it packed? But def not packed with tourists lol These locations always have super awkward lines that are tough to be in because of space and the counter in the way but look the wait is so worth it Their tacos their food is delicious and yummy Tables can be full but they empty out and you can find one eventually And price is not bad at all especially with prices being the way they are now

    Jessica B.

    We stopped by Tacos El Gordo while walking the Las Vegas Strip and got lucky, the line wasn't out the door, so we decided to give it a try. It definitely lived up to the hype! The tacos were fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. My son ordered tacos with a side of French fries. They offer loaded fries if you're looking for something more indulgent, but he kept it simple with the regular fries and they were still crispy and tasty. The service moved quickly, even with a steady crowd, and the food was worth the stop. If you're on the Strip and happen to catch a shorter line, don't pass up the opportunity. We'd definitely come back!

    Jennifer B.

    The line is always long at this location, however, the taste of the tacos makes up for the wait. I had an Adobada taco and a Carne Asada taco, and both had well balanced flavors and the guacamole gave a nice touch. I opted for no Cilantro on my tacos and there was still plenty of flavor. I can't comment on service because mine were delivered to me. This location is on the Las Vegas Strip near the convention center. I have heard that this is one of the busiest locations in the valley.

    Susie T.

    My favorite is the cabeza and lengua taco. Luckily thats not the carne asada line. I've always thought tacos el gordo is ok. There's 2 in San diego. This location, the meat slicers are rude. This location doesn't seem as busy as the san diego one, but still, they're busy. They do work fast though.

    Tacos are made from scratch! Amazing!
    Christy C.

    Hands down one of my favorite and most affordable taco spots! It's located next to a busy plaza so parking can be quite difficult They're open daily 10am-2pm. Definitely recommend going when they first open because otherwise it doesn't matter the time or day of the week, the lines are extremely long! Love how spacious the restaurant and how organized it is! Once inside the restaurant, there are several lines and you just line up according to which meat and item you want. The longest lines are definitely the asada and adobada (pork)! Once you reach the front of the line, you just tell the staff which and how many of the item you want, as well as any customizations to it. After you get your order, you just head to the cashier line and paying is so easy and convenient! Pricing is reasonable. - Tacos, tostadas, taco aztecas - $4.12 - Sopes, quesadillas, vampiras, & mulas - $7.54. - fries with meat - $22.18+ - soft drinks - $3.31 Arrived at 11am on Sunday and it was already super crowded. Stood in the asada line for at least half an hour but the wait was so worth it! Got 3 Asada Tacos and the tortilla was so soft, hot, and fresh. It was stuffed with plenty of tender beef! The beef was packed with flavor and marinated so well! The pico de gallo was so delicious, as well as the salsa and guac. The Horchata was ok and nothing special since it wasn't made from scratch like the phenomenal tacos! Overall, I really enjoyed my experience and my food. Definitely would recommend and return!

    Adobada tacos
    Teressa T.

    This place is absolutely delicious. My brother and sister in law always talk about it and I finally had my chance to try it. At first I was confused how the place runs but you literally just get in line for that you want. There were different stations that served different meat and items. I went to the adobada side and got 4 tacos with everything on it. We were served in about 2 mins. Then you take the food to the register to pay. All of the workers were nice and helpful. The place looks like a typical taqueria but bigger. The flavor of the tacos were delicious. From the sauce to the tender meat. I only had 4 tacos but if I could I would get 10. I also tried the horchata at the fountain drinks. It was a bit on the sweeter side which I don't mind but if you do add a bit of water.

    Nachos $22
    Ann M.

    Tried for the first time around 12:30am--still pretty crowded, but surprisingly no wait to order. The setup can be a little confusing at first since there are different lines depending on the meat, and you pay at the cashier, but it runs pretty efficiently once you figure it out. I also didn't realize they offer three different nacho sizes, which is actually super convenient. As for the food, the carne asada had a strong charcoal BBQ taste that didn't sit right with me personally. It just wasn't what I expected but still decent overall. Customer service was good--the cooks were friendly and welcoming. Overall, it was okay. PRICY!... Not my favorite go to spot, but still, I'll go here since we always stay at resort world and it's a good hangover food!

    Mayra G.

    What a great experience to come to Las Vegas and have some of the best Tacos out here! I will say getting the tacos took at least 30min and it took us first timers a while to figure out that depending on which taco you want, there are separate lines. There was plenty of seating indoors.

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    Is there parking?

    Yes, behind the building but it is shared with the strip mall and isn't a lot.

    Where's the best place to park at?

    There is free parking around the restaurant.

    Can you get there on the Monorail?

    No you cannot get there on the Monorail

    Do they have chicken?

    No they do not have chicken

    Are they adding a location in NW Vegas?? All locations are about 30 min away from us😢🙏

    They said they were!!! Hopefully this coming year!!!

    Can you call in an order by phone for a pick up?

    No! It's more of an experience. The food is freshly cooked and they chop it up and make right in front of you.

    What are they're busiest times?

    We went around 11am to no lines on a weekday...I'm guessing afternoon until closing is super busy... try the mulita...off menu item and maybe better than the tacos 👍🏾

    What type of salsas do they have?

    They have the red and green salsas.

    Any gluten-free and dairy-free options?

    Yes, you can have corn tortillas (not flour, so no wheat). Or just have a salad (they have several vegetables besides lettuce and tomatoes, especially at the salsa bar).… 

    Does it offer vegetarian tacos?

    No , even if you take the meat and everything, literally the tortillas are shower in lard 😂

    Does Tacos El Gordo do queso (keto) Tacos? This question is people familiar with keto. I know whats on the menu thanks.

    Not that they advertise on the menu but you should absolutely go and ask them! You could always do like a bowl with no rice or scape the toppings off and just eat them. The food is that good you should definitely be able to make something work.… 

    Will it be open on Thanksgiving?

    I think they're always giving thanks

    What are the hours now during covid?

    10-10

    Did this taco place relocate or remodeled ? (Last year I was there they were near a plaza. 'm asking bc someone told me they closed their location? I'll be in Vegas so this is one spot I want to eat at.

    I believe they move out one block up

    Is the carne asada tacos dairy free? And the salsas. Thank you

    As long as there isn't any cheese on it 🤷🏽‍♂️

    Do the onions and jalepeno automatically come with tacos or do you specifically order that?

    I didn't get any onions or jalapeno with my tacos, they didn't ask me either if I wanted some so just guessing you have to ask. They did put salsa on top tho.

    What are the delivery hours?

    Hi Bianca this restaurant does not have direct delivery. May want to check thru Doordash.

    Is this place open during quarantine?

    Yes from what I understand still open and they're not really practicing social distancing in the lines either.

    Do they have a lot or where can I park?

    Yes, it's in a strip mall area so you can park in the lot, or take an Uber

    Is this location re-opened? Last time I went here, it was closed for renovation.

    It moved to the corner of the same shopping center It's open now

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