I had some very delicious tacos here, and a breakfast burrito. I'd definitely come back. And from what I heard, this place is recognized as the best Mexican spot around Redding. I came here for dinner and also to get a breakfast burrito for an early morning the next day. The tacos were great, good size and full of meat, perhaps a smidge pricey at ~$5 after tax and tip each, but still delicious. The lengua (tongue) was tender and meaty, cooked the way it should be. The tripas though were the stand out - crispy, smoky, rich... I might get just these next time. If you haven't tried this before, don't be squeamish - they don't taste like offal, they don't have a weird texture, they are just delicious. The tortillas were also great, thin and chewy and just strong enough to hold onto the ingredients while you ate. It should also be noted that they have free and unlimited chips and salsa. And the salsas are quite tasty, the salsa verde being my favorite. The super breakfast burrito was eaten cold at around 5 am the next morning, so obviously it wouldn't be fair to judge it like I had it fresh. But it was well constructed, very well sized, and had plenty of egg and bacon in it. It was good even if not eaten at the optimal time and temperature. The restaurant is located next to a sushi bar (which I am too scared to try given Redding's inland location) and has a big parking lot. They take credit cards and bring the food to your table. Whether you're a local or just visiting this place is definitely worth a visit. read more

Taqueria Los Gordos - Two tacos with tripas, two with lengua - Mexican Near Me - Redding, California

In downtown Redding , street parking available. Has two sections to dine in, one room is much darker inside and has billard pool room another section is brighter and in the same section as the walk up to order station . No wait staff, order at the counter and an employee will bring food over . They make their own corn tortillas on weekends only . Self service salsa / tortilla chips bar . California burrito with any choice of protein & fries , oohhh combine with the generous cheese pull was good . The menudo was okay for me , it lacks savory flavor , stock is light not thick like other places I've been to. Equal amounts of hominy and tripe. I appreciate the fresh cilantro and extra chopped onions along with the dried oregano . The super taco lengua , asada and fish , fish were so salty and in bits of pieces , lengua cooked tender , beef taste was alright , each has an abundance of lettuce, sour cream, salsa , cheese . read more

Taqueria Los Gordos - So yummm - Mexican Near Me - Redding, California

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I ordered a Two Taco Combo and got nasty black avocados. I also ordered my absolute favorite menudo and ended up with this gross nasty piece of fatty something in my soup. I will never order anything from Los Gordos again read more

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The service was good the first time I went and ordered takeout. The vegetarian burrito I got was pretty good and it came with a small bag of chips and they asked me what kind of salsa I wanted. The second time, my sister and I tried their horchata, which was pretty good, but the service was lacking. The employee at the register looked like she didn't want to be there, and turned to the next customer immediately after handing me the bag (it wasn't even busy) without asking me if I wanted salsa. The vegetarian quesadilla I got this time wasn't that great and not what I expected. At least they have vegetarian options on the menu. When I got home I saw that there was some meat stuck to the edge of the box and even small chunks of meat stuck on the bottom of my quesadilla. I know a little bit of cross contamination is unavoidable sometimes, but you'd think they'd be more careful when making a vegetarian item. read more

I am visiting from the Bay Area where I think the bar is set pretty high, Taqueria Los Gordos was amazing!! I would say the best salsa bar was the best I have experienced, Al Pastor and grilled chicken were on point (I got super tacos). I will definitely be coming back!! read more

Great folks and chips and habanero salsa is amazing. Always get the el pastor street tacos. Reasonably priced.

OmG the super fajita burritos were awesome way too big to eat. Very, very authentic the staff there was excellent as well. I will be back visiting from Sen San antonio texas and my wife said she's never had a burrito of this great before. read more

Authentic Mexican Cuisine, fresh ingredients and good food. Menu was reasonably priced. Great staff and rapid service; very few staff spoke spanish and mostly speak good english. Street parking and back door parking were easy to find. read more

Awesome Mexican food. Great service. Free small bag of chips with to go orders. Stayed at the Thunderbird motel about 2 minute Walk if that. Great selection of hot sauces along with pickled peppers. read more

Taqueria Los Gordos - Mexican rice. Just perfect - Mexican Near Me - Redding, California

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Ordered for pickup and everything was delicious. It was ready on time and all the extras were put in the bag without me asking. Crackers/ chips for the Shrimp Cocktail and a tamale meal with beans and rice that was great. Will be ordering again. read more

The habanero salsa is excellent! Spicy but fruity. Cheese and onion enchiladas are delicious, with a smoky red sauce. Soft corn tortillas are double-layered for the tacos to keep all the savory meat fillings. Ground beef, onion, cilantro combo is comfort food at its best. read more

Ordered from DoorDash and came super fast. Food was amazing like always and they even put in some salsa and lime, which was kind. Service was great for doing that for me. Did not go into the restaurant, but order was package nicely and would definitely head back to the restaurant in person. read more

Taqueria Los Gordos - Super burrito with carne asada - Mexican Near Me - Redding, California

I came here for a carnitas burrito when passing through from the Bay area. The service was good but the food was lackluster. Carnitas wouldn't be worth a visit for if that's what you're craving. read more

Love love love the food. The best chorizo taco I have eaten in my life. So good that I had 2. The food was good but the highlight was the super sweet ladies at the restaurant. They were attentive and helpful. read more

These tacos are truly exceptional! They reminded me of the tacos I've enjoyed in Tijuana. The restaurant's atmosphere is quite simple and unpretentious. The service was perhaps a little rushed, possibly due to it being the end of the day, but overall, I would highly recommend this place for its delicious tacos. I tried the asada, chicken, tripa, and al pastor--all were incredibly delicious. read more

Every time I've ordered tacos from here, they've been delicious. Best tacos in Redding AND they have good Lengua!

Food is pretty good, nothing to special but the girl working the front desk yesterday morning was absolutely terrible. She gave me and my family so much attitude from the beginning. Had a few questions about the menu and she was very unprofessional and unpleasant acting as if she would rather us not even be there. Will not be coming back to deal with rude workers. Very disappointing. read more

Best Mexican food in Redding! Great people and service too. Clean restrooms. We eat here regularly and are grateful! Favorites: Flautas, Taquitos, Breakfast burros, Salad bowls gluten free if you request no tortilla shell. Their Pico is awesome! Love the rice and beans. read more

Ate the taco salad, on 2 different occasions. Courteous and friendly staff. Dined in, lots of tables. Will be back.

The food was great. Large choice of meats. The service was outstanding. They accommodated my preferences to my satisfaction. It is not the prettiest place I have ever been but the good food makes up for that. read more

Been awhile since I've visited here. Still enjoyed the super burrito with shredded chicken. I usually ask them to cut and wrap it in half for me; so l can have half for lunch and the other for supper. Enjoy the salsa bar and chips. read more

Regular burrito $10 and change. Paid with a card and in a rush so get charged a fee for using my card and at the end of it a bill of $15 and change for a regular burrito. And to top it off they didn't give me any salsa in my to-go bag and the burrito was dry and the meat hard, maybe it was overcooked. Not worth $15. read more

5/5 for wonderful service and amazing shrimp tacos! The people who work here are all super friendly and just exude good vibes. The salsa station is OPEN which is amazing, and the camaron (shrimp) taco I had was delicious. I also got a carne asada taco but that one was just alright. read more

Taqueria Los Gordos - Shrimp and carne asada tacos - Mexican Near Me - Redding, California

Any time I travel for work, I'm on the hunt for tacos de lengua. And this, place hands down, has the best in town. It's so good that other restaurant owners go to eat there as well. Dine in or carry out. The hospitality is excellent. read more

Authentically perfect. Not from around here but they were certainly on point for what they were selling.

I had the regular tacos. All the flavors!! They were really tasty. Enjoy!! Parking is a small pain. read more

The best pozole I've ever had can be found in this unassuming family-owned gem of a restaurant in tiny Redding, CA. The marinated pork is fork-tender, perfectly seasoned and simmered with hominy. It is available only in the cold season so do not miss your bowl! Served with freshly sliced sweet cabbage, diced onion, dried chilies and a twist of lime. Perfection! I've already written many reviews of their amazing menudo, served with hand-made tortillas (available only on the weekends). The list of delicious meals to be had here include tripa tacos, carnitas, al pastor, buche, lengua to name a few and it is ALL delicious. Whenever I'm not in Redding I miss this place. Taqueria Los Gordos on Pine Street would be my pick for best restaurant in town - if you want consistently high quality, authentic, homemade, tasty, and large variety then come here. The friendly service makes this place a definite go-to! read more

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Stopped here on our drive to Oregon. This is a little gem in Redding. The food was excellent, I had a chimichanga. Service fast and polite. I highly recommend! read more

Seriously some good ass food here, definitely recommend. Staff was nice and service was really quick too. Hope to come back if I end up near Redding again :) read more

The prices listed on your menu here do not seem to correlate with the bill. We went in twice this week and on the first night ordered one burrito two sodas and chips for $21. The next time we came in we had one burrito, two tacos, a beer and a soda, two chips and it was $33. I would hate to see the price if we really spoiled ourselves and had a full plate! Tacos had a very small amount of meat and sorry but the chips are not good. There is no effort at ambiance, no music, stark lighting, murals are the only thing reminding you of a time when they had higher standards and worked extra hard for the business. read more

Very friendly and the food was good. It was like stopping by family or a friends house for a meal.

Been coming here on and off for at least seven years. Whenever I am in my way back from Humboldt and I'm hungry I stop in. Today I had a chicken super burrito. I split it with my GF. Tasty burrito. We had three burritos on our trip back through Cali and this was the best. They have a great salsa bar. It's clean. Polite service. Two thumbs up. read more

The best Mexican food in Redding!!! They have the best carnitas and chicken, and their burritos are as big as Chipotle's. They have a great menu overall and are the only place that serves lengua in town (that I know of). The staff are always welcoming and kind. I have never had a messed up order, and I go here at least once a month the last few years. The food is a reasonable price for the amount you get, cheaper than Raliberto's or other places in town. 10/10 the best read more

Los Gordos is the best in town. I love how authentic their Mexican food is. I always get the Al Pastor Super Burrito. Sometimes, I buy 2 pounds of Al Pastor and eat it all week long for lunch. The salsa bar is super and they have really nice marinated veggies there too. My only knock would be that they do Pepsi products, which may not be a big deal to you, but I don't care for it. I'll just have water. LOL read more

Yummy food. Fast service. You could come here on your lunch break. I have tried the carne asada street tacos and the shredded beef burrito happy every time . Salsa bar is a plus. read more

As always food and service on point. Had carnitas tacos on a Monday. Thanks for always having great Mexican food. read more

Taqueria Los Gordos - a basket of chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Redding, California

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Been going here for years good food but I recently noticed the burritos got more expensive and got way smaller. For $16 I'd expect to at least be full after finishing a California burrito. Might as well get Taco Bell for this price and portion size. read more

They had no customer service. Not friendly at all. The cashiers looked like they did not want to be there and did not smile even once. Even when we still were nice and would say thank you for everything even though they were not friendly, they basically ignored us. The food was good, but I would not come here again. read more

I have searched every place in the Redding area in search of good Huevos Rancheros and to be honest, almost no one knows how to properly prepare and serve it. Well today I found them. All the food we ordered came in less than 10 minutes, it came hot, fresh, and very tasty. The eggs were delicious, the rice and beans were the best. and my wife is a stickler for rice and she loved it. Hell, even the coffee was outstanding. We will make this our regular stop for Mexican food from now on! read more

We got a cabeza burrito, asada tacos and carnitas tacos. Food not good at all. The asada was not asada, was boiled meat, carnitas were dry. The 2 stars are because of the good service and the habanero salsa read more