Tacos El Gordo

Wow. On the suggestion of a customer, I went to this place. Upon looking at the location, I thought what have I done. But my rule is don’t eat in a restaurant with an empty parking lot. That was not the case here as the locals were all over the place. I got the Tacos al Pastore. How amazing. This place is so simple but good. Definitely recommend.

Al Pastor. Enough said. :D
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Tacos is life.

Tacos El Gordo!!! I grew up eating here in San Diego and TJ I am so excited they’re in Vegas my absolute favorite place to have tacos in Vegas! You don’t know what good tacos are till you’ve tried this place brings back awesome memories of home! The style of ordering is certainly not for everyone it’s unique to «Tijuana style» if your new to the experience open your mind and remember the food is on point that’s what matters most! I love taking friends to experience tacos in a more authentic way! My favorite is the Asada I do tacos and Mulas, even the fries are great and done right without beans! The Al Pastor is awesome, I even get tripas once in while everything I’ve ever tried is amazing!

I don’t know what the big fuzz about this place. The food is not even that good and very overpriced. People think just because they use the name Tijuana they are good and thats the reason they are overpriced. Don’t be fooled there are way better places then this.

It’s as good as it gets for authentic Mexican tacos. I prefer this place over other Mexican restaurants because they have big, juicy, and flavorful meats for their tacos. This location compared to their other ones is much cleaner too.
In addition, they have a variety of meats, from beef tongue to steak, and the «turning meat.» Although they don’t have any lunch specials or happy hours, $ 2 is a good deal. If you’re craving for a «street taco» type taste and feel, come here!

FOOD WAS GOOD THE SERVICE WAS NOT!!!
Walked in & it appears to be a truck stop, not an issue, but not what I was expecting either. But anywho, we asked the cashier where to start & she told us to go down by the food. Menu isn’t extensive & that’s cool. Requested 3 steak tacos, 1 w/​everything no onions, 2 onions & lettuce. After I repeated my order 6xs the lady says we don’t have lettuce. Ok onion only. So then they make it & screw it up she asks for my order AGAIN & gets an attitude & starts talking shit under her retarded ass breath. I politely told her slow ass I repeated it 10xs it’s not my fault your English or comprehension skills are lacking. I’m beyond pissed now. Then they didn’t ask us was it for here or 2 go & got mad because we asked for a container.
FOOD– Steak was fresh & hot, condiments were freezing cold & the corn shells they made were cold & hard 2.
Checking out the downtown location cuz they suck here!!! 2 stars for steak meat & facility appeared to be clean.

Tacos el gordo so far is the ONLY Mexican food that I will eat in Las Vegas (until I venture out to some future places)
I always get the carne asada fries and the mulas. It’s a win win everytime. But don’t be surprised if there is a line. Like I said, I don’t even eat robertos now because if this place !

Decided to try this place out. Not all that.
Asada tacos are too salty. Not good for my cholesterol.
Won’t be coming back.

They still have great tasting everything I just hate waiting in the long line that seems to never move!

Los taqueros son muy amables. Nunca e tenido problemas con ellos pero ayer por la noche fue las experiencia más horrible que e tenido en tacos el gordo. La cajera fue tan despota ojalá que la corran. Y hable a la otra locación para dejar un reporte.
Last night I visited this location. The gentleman preparing the food are always so helpful and patient. But yesterday night was by far the worst experience at this establishment. The cashier with short red hair is by far the rudest person I’ve ever encountered at the franchise. I did call the establishment located on Charleston and left a report for the manager. I hope disciplinary action is enforced.

I fell in love with Tacos El Gordo when they were located at The Strip. I am unsure why they moved, but I still ventured off The Strip to get me some of their tacos! I actually came here at 9am when they opened (yes, tacos for breakfast is a thing for me!) and surprisingly we weren’t the only ones dinning at that time. We tried the Asada, Buche, Sesos, Steak, Lengua and Cabeza and they were all amazing. The grilled green onions and peppers added to the flavor. We also got a half order of Lengua Fries which were AMAZING. Buttery melt in your mouth (or tongue) Lengua! –See what I did there?
I guess I wasn’t wowed this time by their food since I already what was coming. The first time they blew my mind (my drunk mind).

Food-​five stars
Prices– five stars
Customer service– ZERO STARS, the guy at the tacos al pastor station always has an attitude, I tolerated it for many visits but yesterday I decided it was enough so I walked out, I love the food but definitely won’t come back, until they hire people that can act professionally and respect the customers.

Best best best el pastor tacos on the planet.
The line gets hella long but the combination of pineapple pork with cilantro onions and guacamole salsa is to die for. I could eat this everyday of my life. Like if this was the last meal I ate before I died I would happy as hell.
This one is way less crowded than the other one.
It is also a lot newer and cleaner and larger. Open seating and super clean and well lit.
At the other one I tried the campechana fries. Totally would not order unless u are eating it immediately. They get soggy hella quick and the meat just isn’t as good as when it is in the taco.
Will be coming here forever and ever

Came here with a group of eight a little past normal dinner hours and was amazed to find that the lines were still out the door.
When I eventually ordered I was already about to pass out lol.
Their food is good and their sides are bountiful.
My favorite is their adobado. Yo u can also order fries if you want. I suggest getting at least four or five so you don’t have to get back in line.
Even if you’re not sure what you like order a ton as you can share or trade with others in your group.
Their drink options are standard with soda fountains as well as the other Mexican Frescas.
When you’re finished eating, be sure to try the fresh made pastries should outside with the dude in a truck.
If you’re in Vegas and don’t want a burger or a buffet, this is a good option.

I didn’t know about this place, but I’m glad I got to try the super delicious foods they serve. Go there hungry, not semi-​full like I was.
There were a lot of people on a Saturday. They have their own parking lot and a lot of cars can park.
First time here, just FYI, there were 3 different lines you can stand in depending on what you want to order. If you don’t know which line is which, at the front of each line, there is a see-​through menu listing which lines can order which foods. Also, if you wanna order drinks that’s in the pay line on the other side of the food lines. (I didn’t know that so I thought I would mention it and save you from looking like a fool LOL). The longest line is always their popular Adobada Fries. It was a 45 minute wait for just ordering in that line. Other lines are pretty quick.
The Adobada fries are very delicious. Lots of flavor, a bit heavy with the sauce and fries were kinda salty for me, but other than that I was great. The 3 of us ordered ½ fries since we ordered something else too. I ordered Chicken Mulas. It was recommended by my friend and it was really good. The meat is so flavorful and yummy!!! With my mulas, I also asked for grilled onions, yummss, which they gave to me on the side.
They have a lot of tables and seats. A lot of people sit in the front, where people enter, but here’s also a side area where it’s a bit empty.
If I do come back, I would definitely come hungry!

This place is the real deal when it comes to authentic Mexican tacos. Other than Vegas, I think their only other location is in TJ, so that’s how you know it’s legit. I will always try my best to come here during every Vegas trip. This location is also way better than the Charleston one because the lines aren’t as long (still pretty long though, but not nearly as bad), there is plenty more seating and space, and most importantly, the tables are away from the line so you aren’t eating surrounded by hungry people waiting in line! My only knock is the set up because you basically have to wait in different lines for different meats which is a bit of a challenge, but as long as you have enough people in your party, each person can wait in separate lines. The carne asada line is always the longest so be prepared to wait for that one.
Each taco is about $ 2 which really isn’t all that bad and they have all kinds of meats. I usually stick with the carne asada because I’ve tried the cabeza and that was a little too fatty for my taste. I always also get a mulita while I’m here because I have yet to find a place that makes one that tastes just as good! It’s $ 4 and I usually get full off of one of those and two tacos. I definitely recommend it. Also be sure to ask for extra cebollas on the side! It goes great with everything here.

I love walking into taco shops like this and you can just smell what’s happening in there. The energy of the workers, the line. The street feeling of it, but not literally out in the street.
They have all kinds of meat from your usual standard taco meats to the more internal organ type stuff. See what I mean about street. I am not an internal organ or one for the uncommon body part so I usually stick to my Carne asadas.
Their tacos were delicious and as authentic as it could possibly taste considering I have never been to Mexico to even know what authentic Mexican tacos taste. But because they’re so good… I’m assuming this is it right here. Heard this company is actually a business from Mexico.
I had to dock a couple stars for inconsistency and perhaps overhyped. I did rave about this place to fam that were in town. Had the guys go out on the taco run. Upon returning, I was extra eager to eat my taco, but then I bit into it and almost threw up. My Carne asada tasted like an internal organ, it did NOT taste like Carne asada at all, although, it looked like it. I took another bite and i couldn’t even swallow it as I had the first time. I had to spit my food out in disgust and disappointment. I think what happened was they probably didn’t wipe up their knife and cutting board properly so when they chopped up my meat, it was mixing in with whatever crazy meat was on there prior. I never went back.
They are good, though. I recommend it to anyone who feels like indulging into some decent tacos. I simply have my own personal tastebuds, opinions, and gross factor which will take me sometime to recover. I shall return, eventualy. Hope I don’t catch such luck again. Hopefully YOU don’t catch such luck.
Definitely kid and stroller friendly!

One of my favorite taco joints. The inside is split into 4 sections in terms of what you want to order. If you want pork, you get in the «pork» line. If you want asada (beef), you get in the asada line, etc. There’s also a miscellaneous line for stuff like pork brains/​etc. As such, if you want multiple things you have to go to multiple lines! =(
After you collect your food, you pay at the counter.
Beef Tongue Sopes — $ 4.50 — Awesome ⁴⁄₅
The sopes tasted awesome. The beef tongue is super tender and soft. The sopes was tasty and one of my favorites.
Adobada (Spicy Pork) Tacos — $ 2.50 Each — Solid
Also solid. The adobada (aka spicy pork) tacos are super good. You won’t regret it if you order it.
TIPS:
–Ordering for the first time is very confusing!
–Inside is pretty spacious/​clean

Tacos El Gordo is a local institution. This place is awesome. They have street tacos for $ 2 each.
You stand in different meat lines and order the meat how you want: in tacos, in mulas, over fries, ect. There are many street taco places in Las Vegas but this place has it down to a science.
I recommend the adobada aka spicy pork, the lengua, and the tripas aka tripe. Mulas are like small quesadillas. You can’t go wrong with street tacos though.
My suggestion is to get the grilled green onions to eat with a side of salsa.

Los tacos estan muy buenos pero el servicio a el cliente es muy malo empezando con el señor q atiende en los tacos al pastor el tiene muy mal servicio y solo abienta la comida

Don’t get me wrong, this place is my #1 favorite spot to get tacos. But tonight ago my bf and I encountered one of the rudest employees. The man taking our order, Javier, wouldn’t even wait til we were done ordering. He yelled out our first order to the kitchen. but we still had two more orders to place. He did it again and he seemed so surprised that we still had one last order, then he rolled his eyes and scoffed right at our face, basically saying «are you kidding me?» My boyfriend even apologized and he just yelled «NEXT», basically just pushing us away as if we were a burden to him.
Normally, we would let something like this slide since I understand this place can get super busy and I assume stressful for the employees. He might’ve had a bad day or something, but the way he sneered at us was extremely rude and left us feeling kinda awkward. like wtf? We were so confused. The experience we had today was just one of the worst ever I just had to write a review. (My very first review after having this account for a while) ((Thats how you know it was bad))
No offense Tacos el Gordo, I love you. But Javier, what’s good?

We all know how freakin amazing these tacos are. My boyfriend and I always get 1 carne asada or adobada taco each and then we share the adobada fries with melted cheese, meat, avocado with all that yummy goodness the fries get drenched in.
This location is much better than the one on Charleston Blvd.
1. The place/​seating area is much, much bigger. Plenty of tables and chairs to go around… even on a peak Saturday afternoon.
2. It’s cleaner. No remains left over from the previous guest. I see workers cleaning and wiping down tables constantly.
3. Most importantly, it isn’t as crowded as Charleston plus the line seems to move quicker here.
From now on, I much rather make a 2 minute longer drive to this location.