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Tacos El Gordo

4.2(7,677)

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Location & Hours

Address

1724 E Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89104
United States

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Hours

Open • Closes Thursday 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

Contact & Links

Contact Information

(702) 251-8226

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About Tacos El Gordo

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

Price range: inexpensive

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

4.2/5

Based on 7,677 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Carla R.

in the last week

Tacos were on point! They have a variety of meats and options: tacos, sopes, quesadillas, etc. They dont do burritos since they dont have rice and beans, but that shouldn’t stop you from going!

TERESITA DE JESUS MANZO VELEZ

in the last week

Súper convivencia familiar!! Con rica comida ✅

Katrina Mildenberger

in the last week

This place was incredible. Great service. Someone came out and explained how to order and where to go to wait for it to be ready. Tacos were amazing!

Bob Parker

in the last week

Eddwar Muñoz

in the last week

Juan Alvarez

a month ago

The ordering system is a little unique. Stand in individual lines based off what you want. Then take your tray to the cashier. The food is amazing and they are masters at what they do. As authentic of...

Diana Wei

a month ago

$4+ tacos are pricey. For some reason tacos, pho and Chinese food are all more expensive (and usually suck) compare to LA. LA tacos are $1.75-$2.50. It been pretty difficult to get consistently good t...

Phil Harrell

2 months ago

Wowwww this place is amazing. I actually Uber’d to this location by accident. I had assumed I would be going to one of the ones on the strip. Well honestly. There was zero wait. It was clear they were...

Andrew Shatz

a week ago

The tacos were to die for. I ended up getting the pork ones with everything on them. How this place works is you stand in line for the meat you want. You then tell them what you want and go to the ot...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The restaurant provides an amazing and authentic taco experience, highly praised by customers. The overall sentiment is very positive, with many reviewers eager to return.

Customer Favorites

The pork tacos (specifically the adobada pork) and cabeza tacos are highly favored. Lengua, buche, and tripa tacos also receive positive mentions.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant offers great service, with staff willing to explain the unique ordering process. Some reviewers noted a surprise at the clear English spoken by staff, making the experience welcoming even for those who don't speak Spanish.

Value & Quality

While some find the taco prices a bit high compared to other locations, the food is generally considered worth the cost, given the good amount of protein and authentic flavors. The quality of ingredients and sauces are frequently praised.

Areas for Improvement

Some reviewers mention that the tortillas didn't seem fresh homemade, which could be an area for potential improvement. Consistency in meat seasoning could also be improved.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews continue to highlight the unique ordering system and the overall high quality of the tacos. Some reviewers appreciate this location as an alternative to busier locations.