Tacos El Gordo

4.5(10,892)

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Location & Hours

Address

556 Broadway
Chula Vista, CA 91910
United States

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Hours

Open • Closes Monday at 2:00 AM

Monday10:00 AM - 2:00 AM

Tuesday10:00 AM - 2:00 AM

Wednesday10:00 AM - 2:00 AM

Thursday10:00 AM - 2:00 AM

Friday10:00 AM - 4:00 AM

Saturday10:00 AM - 4:00 AM

Sunday10:00 AM - 2:00 AM

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Contact Information

(619) 271-7222

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About Tacos El Gordo

No-frills Mexican counter-serve joint featuring Tijuana tacos, mulas, loaded fries & more.

Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: inexpensive

Google-sourced data last fetched on April 30, 2025.

4.5/5

Based on 10,892 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Marlene Sanchez

in the last week

Taurian McLeod

in the last week

Gawd damn! Awesome. I never knew what people's big fuss about tacos were until I had some street tacos in Chula Vista. Tacos El Gordo, this particular location is wonderful. I was in the mood for som...

Jose Gustavo Ayon

in the last week

Was fire 🔥

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Angela Janecek

in the last week

Delicious, affordable and authentic. Had the spicy al pastor tacos and quesadillas. Will definitely return to try other menu items. Fast and efficient atmosphere.

Matt Wong

2 weeks ago

Amazing! I went here for the first time today and was stunned to see separate lines for different dishes. That is so efficient. The taco adobada was great, and so were the steak tacos. Aren't we so lu...

Dhruv Chevli

2 months ago

This is my go-to spot for amazing tacos. I usually order adobada tacos and quesadillas, always asking for the meat to be a bit crispy - their flavors are amazing and absolutely delicious. The only dow...

Charlene Larson Rotandi

2 months ago

We were told this is the place to go for authentic Tijuana-style tacos. Super busy when we got there, quickly jumped into line to order but realized we would have to go to different lines to order dif...

Chris Fialkowski

4 months ago

We’ve been eating at Tacos El Gordo for more than a decade. Hands down the best overall street tacos. Their carne asada is legit but their adobada al pastor is from another world. This is a staple for...

Melanie Goff

3 weeks ago

Carne asada tacos were ice cold and tasted so much like charcoal you couldn’t eat them. Burped charcoal all day and night. Pastor was excellent.

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The restaurant is generally well-received, with customers praising the authentic street tacos and delicious flavors, contributing to a positive overall dining experience.

Customer Favorites

The adobada (al pastor) and carne asada tacos are frequently mentioned as customer favorites. Quesadillas are also popular, particularly among children.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant is often described as busy, particularly during peak hours, leading to potential wait times. The separate lines for different dishes are noted for efficiency by some, but can slow down the ordering process for others.

Value & Quality

The food quality is generally considered high, with comments on the authentic flavors and the use of fresh ingredients. However, some reviewers noted that certain items, like the carne asada, can be dry or inconsistent in quality (e.g., being served cold or tasting too much like charcoal).

Areas for Improvement

Parking, wait times, and seating availability during rush hours were mentioned as areas for potential improvement. The temperature and consistency of some dishes, like the carne asada tacos, could also be improved.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews highlight the efficiency of separate lines and praise for specific dishes like the taco adobada, though some mention issues with cold food and charcoal taste.