Tacos El Gordo

This place never disappoints! Not only the authentic flavors but the real down home Mexican vibe! When you start ordering it's like being at a typical family party Joking and laughing around the grill as the tacos are being prepared! Campechana fries are the best, also can't go wrong with any of the tacos!

Best Dank tacos in San Diego. There is a drive thru if you wanna just stop and go but the line does get super long. Theres not much parking in their lot but a couple street parking spots across the street. Definitely get the variety of tacos not just one

The food here is AMAZING & DELICIOUS! Was referred by a local friend/family to try this place out and we say it’s worth the drive! The meat is quality and the amount they give you is FULL! Definitely recommend 10/10 and would come back again! Try it out if you haven’t! It’s the closest tacos you’ll get to Tijuana or may even be better!

Nice place to enjoy the Mexican taste taco! They only do takeouts now because of the pandemic. We ordered the spicy pork and loved it. They have cilantro in it so definitely let them know if you are not a fan of cilantro as my bf.

These tacos are seriously the best I've ever had. I went here on a friend's recommendation and planned on getting 4-5 tacos, but ended up eating 8 just by myself. You can't go here and not get the Adobada (spicy pork) tacos. They cut the meat off right in front of you and the sauce and toppings are just incredible.

This is hands-down my favorite taco shop. Period. Nothing beats their authentic variety and flavor. It’s the reason a long line might greet you before you get to the counter to order. Parking is challenging if you want to try and get into the lot, but it’s all worth it even if you park at the public transit lot and walk over.

MÉXICO (BAJA) 🇲🇽 Excerpt from Eat the World Los Angeles: In its 21 years of life in San Diego (and almost 50 in Tijuana), Tacos El Gordo has reached essential status. You would think the heart and soul of Tijuana-style tacos would be easy to replicate so close to the border and in Southern California in general, but as with everything the scene takes on a life of its own and goes elsewhere. If you happen to come to Tacos El Gordo on H Street during a rare off hour, you might be bewildered by the amount of open space in the entry, seemingly unused. Normally this is crammed with humanity and multiple lines, some longer and more crooked than others. To be sure, the lines near the trompo and for carne asada are always hefty, and this should guide a meal for any beginner. When eating tacos here there are many things that set them apart, starting with the fresh little tortillas that are still warm from the station creating them. Tacos de adobada ($2.60 c/u) are a natural place to start, what the place is known for above all else, and just such a pleasure. They slather each with that legendary creamy runny avocado salsa that could never be replicated in a hundred attempts in your own kitchen.

My friends and I stopped by here before we left to go back home to the valley to finish my bachelor party. One of my groomsmen wanted us to try this place so he took us here. The first thing that stood out was that parking is very limited so be aware of that. When we got inside, they have different area based on what you're going to order so you'll have to go to that area to order your food. I got only 1 Carne asada tacos while my friends got their Adobaba fries and also lengua tacos too. My taco was made in front of me when I ordered it so it came out quick. The fries took a while because they make it in the back. We had an issue with my friend Carne asada fries because it had hair in it so they had to remake it for him. The Carne asada taco was alright to me.