Tacos El Gordo

WOW! waking in i want sure what was going on with the lines but the security guard explained it all to me and it made it easier to order. The food is prepared right in front of you. You pay after you get your order and you just devour some tasty tacos. Warning the price is high but the taste is worth the price. I love they have self service drinks as well. I'm always happy to see free refills. A must try, if your out here on vacation looking for some delicious tacos.

We went on May 5th to enjoy a little taste of Mexico in Las Vegas, and even though it was our first time visiting this location, we were pleasantly surprised to find the same flavor, the same service, and the same quality we already knew and loved. The tacos were absolutely delicious, and every bite made us feel right at home. The experience was authentic from start to finish. Taking a trip to Las Vegas and not eating at Tacos El Gordo is like not going at all. It’s definitely a must stop every time we’re in town!

Being from Texas and having worked in Mexico, I'm a street taco snob. I was happy to see upon arrival that they were cooking on Trompo's ( virticle rotisserie). I ordered two pork and two steak (asada) tacos. The pork were good with a little too much fat for my tastes. The steak unfortunately was pretty tough and a little dry. Maybe i caught them on a bad day but I'd rate these street tacos average. If in the area, I'd go back but wouldn't drive out of my way to eat here.

Every time I come to Las Vegas, I come to Tacos El Gordo. I wish we had one in Arizona! This Tijuana style taco place delivers amazing adobada and carne asada. I gotta admit that the carne asada tastes much better in their Chula Vista location closer you get to the border. I love all the fixings that go into the adobada tacos. Always get everything on it. This is one of those places where it’s filled with Mexican customers including construction workers. That’s the indicator for authenticity and quality for taco places.

Tacos are addicting. This place is less busy than the strip location and has a drive thru but there is a language barrier at times. Lots of parking and a good sized dining area. Adobada is my go to. Remember to ask for the grilled onions and peppers as well as radish. Makes everything mesh well. I'll be back soon when in Vegas.

$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 tacos near us (unless travel to Broad acres). So at $4 a taco with food amount of protein (with cilantro, onions and sauce), is not bad for us. Same ordering process as the strip El Gordo. Stand in the meat line of your choice, then pay at the counter. - $4.44 Lengua, $4.12 buche, $4.12 cabeza, $4.12 tripa we're all pretty good. Red and green sauces per taco is pretty good. Some meats are salted, some are not as seasoned. Cabeza was amazing today! - $4.12 Adobada Pork is my SO's favorite. Not to self that 2 tacos is enough for me. If I am really really really hungry, then 3? For the SO, 3 is perfect amount. Tortilla didn't seem fresh homemade but it wasn't bad. Is it as good as then strip? Kinda? Depends who and when their fresh handmade tortillas are being used? Overall those local spot is less hassle. Looking forward to visiting again!

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 a taco experience as you could ever ask for

If you want real mexican tacos, This is the place, Better thanHell's Kitchen, Cheaper better, and serve right/ better the 1st time, Not about the money, it is the TASTE

It was a late Saturday night and we were in the mood for tacos. The Tacos El Gordo located near the convention center was too packed, so we decided to take the drive to Charleston and check out this location off the strip. Upon arrival, it was a little busy, but nothing compared to the other location. The steak line was long and the other lines were relatively short. The wait was probably 15-20 minutes for steak, but it also allowed us to get a table that could seat our family. We ended up ordering steak and al pastor tacos as well as quesadillas and fries. The quesadillas we had were only cheese and they were really really good. The handmade tortilla and cheese was a perfect blend, but we tasted the same thing with the steak tacos. The al pastor came with regular tortillas, which wasn't bad, but the handmade was much more preferred. I ordered an al pastor quesadilla which was not too bad, but I ended up eating it like a taco. Overall, this location's meat seemed a little more flavorful and the tortillas were more tasty, but not sure what could be the difference since they're the same chain. We will definitely check this place out again if we get the opportunity! Cost wise, I didn't see too much of a difference but it was worth it because of how tasty everything was.

A friend took us to this spot ( I actually had never heard of it before that day). Right off the bat, the line was out the door. Insane! The inside was packed so it took a while to find a table, but we managed to snag one. To be honest I didn't familiarize myself with the menu since I was holding the table so I just asked for tacos. Tacos were good, nothing special to be honest. The meat was nicely seasoned. Would I go back probably not.

The tacos are good. Service is fast. To me, it's a little pricey. The Tripa was little chewy. We like ours more crispy. Other than that, it's a good taco place.

My first time coming to tacos el gordo was july 2022 and it was some of the best tacos I've ever had. I remember all of us enjoying our food but sweating .. they didn't have AC or fans ! Fast forward to tonight, August 2024, my second time having tacos el Gordo and the food is just as delicious as the first and this time they got AC !! Let's go !! We shared a good amount of food. We ordered two Al pastors, two asadas, one vampiro, and one suadero. The meats have so much flavor is absolutely insane. On the asada, you can taste the Smokeyness , so good. My favorite was the al pastor tacos with everything on it. Not pictured was the pineapple jarrito and horchata. When in Vegas, just don't gamble and club, Tacos El Gordo is a must !

The service is quick and efficient. The food quality is always great. I always recommend the al pastor. This location is way better than the one on the street and less expensive. I still believe the San Diego location is best.

Great food and reasonable prices . Big portions . They are so busy and packed all the time. But worth the wait.

Those food are delicious I see very busy there I went last time after fight match Canelo Álvarez lot Mexico out there so I will be back again

Amazing food, great location and fast service. I would highly recommend this place anytime you're in Vegas.

We went on a Friday around 3 or 4 pm and there were really short lines and at some points no lines. We got the pork taco which was delicious--you can ask them for pineapple slices. Also got the beef taco which I felt was a little over cooked but my husband liked it best. My personal favorite was the tripe, which was surprising. The texture was a mix of soft and crunchy, flavor was smoky, just incredible. We also tried the head and tongue which I thought were ok but not my favorites. You can also ask for free roasted jalapeños and onions. The staff was so friendly and helpful. There was ample seating when we went. Would definitely come back.

Another sticky floor restaurant with delicious food. It's self served so you wait on each line for whatever food you want. We went for two days in a row, the first day was better. The second day, the pork was a bit drier. I wasn't sure what to order because the menus were in Spanish and I wasn't sure how the ordering process went, thank goodness for a kind Spanish speaking woman who was standing in line behind me who saw the lost in my eyes. She spoke English and helped me ordered, I took her suggestions and had tacos with beef tripe (tripa), cow head meat (cabeza), and beef tongue (lengua). My husband managed to get adobada pork tacos and also in a quesadilla version. In the third line, we ordered steak tacos and chorizo tacos...I skipped these two items on day 2 as they weren't that great .

Tacos El Gordo... It has received a lottttt of hype & with that also hate. Critics have called it just hype & mediocre taste. However, hubby & I loved it! It definitely has an authentic taste. The meats are what really make it stand out because each one is so flavorful! Would i wait 2 hrs for it? Probably not. That's why i am so happy that at this location it wasn't packed & they also had a drive thru, total time just took 10 mins. We definitely would go again. 10/10 we would recommend IF you're not making the crazy line. If you are then it would be like a 6/10 bc there's other options without having to waste so much time. Also, the price was fair, not necessarily cheap or expensive- look at the last slide for our total Inside it looked like a reg fast food joint, but I would eat in my car if it's too packed inside. Ps: sorry for the shaky clips we were eating while my dad was driving & he uses the brake alot

After looking at the line out the door and not finding parking at their location on the strip. Did a quick search and found this location not to far away. More parking at this location. Crowded inside but at least no line out the door. I see that this location also has drive thru service. As noted the inside lines are long, taking at least 10 minutes from the back to reach the front order area. Food is tasty as always, prices are creeping up. Didn't realize there are 4 locations in Vegas. Maybe will check out the one by the airport next time if we are that side of Vegas.

Came for a late night order of tacos after going to Fremont street. This location is definitely chiller than the one near the strip. We were able to order and get our food in a reasonable time. Both tacos were super yummy and all the topping were great as well. They have a little side bar that has limes and radishes and such. Also tried the vanilla gelatin. Overall a great experience and very reasonably priced tacos. Recommend to anyone in Vegas looking for delicious tacos.

I always stop by Tacos El Gordo whenever I'm visiting Vegas. I order the adobada tacos with pineapples. Their meat and sauce is top tier! It does get packed so prepare to wait in line to order, but lines usually move quick. Although the atmosphere is extremely busy, there's usually a lot of seating available and if not, people are coming and going so tables are always opening up.

A true Las Vegas staple. This location always seems to taste the best to me. It's smaller and harder to find a seat than in the newer Town Square location, but I'd eat the food off the floor of their dumpster if I had to. It's that good. These adobada tacos are the closest thing I've had to authentic tacos al pastor in Mexico. Don't be deterred by long lines, they move fast and the tacos are worth it.

I'm from Cali and I loooooooove Tacos El Gordo especially when I'm visiting San Diego. Las Vegas is no exception. I will say, due to inflation, the tacos have gotten pricer but I think it's a good bang for your buck. You just can't beat the quality. Adobada/al pastor is my go-to but the suadero one was really good. The meat was nicely seasoned and the lime I added to it made it mouth watering. I'm curious to try a mulita next time, but oh yes, Taco El Gordo is straight fire my friend. Something I heard from the locals is to avoid the one off the strip because prices are higher than this location.

WOW, I'm speechless after eating these tacos. I saw this restaurant appear on several lists as a must try while in Vegas. There are a few locations off the strip. When you walk in, you'll see several of the staff members in different meat stations. For example, there was a station for steak and chorizo, another for lengua and suadero, and finally, the asadero. I tried the steak, chorizo, suadero, and asadero. Normally, three tacos are my max, but I had to try more while here! I can't even decide which was my favorite - they were all delicious. The chorizo was slightly crispy, and the suadero was super tender. The asadero had an incredible green sauce. I'm accustomed to Milagro tortillas from Chicago, and even the tortillas here were something else! I would go to Nevada or Cali just to eat at another Tacos el Gordo.

I love Tacos El Gordo. I love it. I eat here 3 times a week. My only complaint is that when you order Asada they use plastic cutting boards to chop the meat.. and they chop really hard, so there is plastic getting into anything asada that you order. This is not good for our long term health. This makes me sad because i love to order asada tacos, but i can't order asada knowing there is microplastic getting chopped into the meat. I hope the managers or owners realize this isn't good for their customers health and all they need to do is switch to wooden cutting boards. A small switch and they will protect the health of their customers and I can order asada again! If they switch to wood cutting boards I will update to 5 stars.

Quality/Quantity - Adobada Taco, Pork - Mi favorito! My favorite. Almost like "char siu" Asian BBQ pork. Asada Taco De Asada, Beef - Good, but the guacamole sauce was not to my liking. And my daughter and I struggled with some of the beef ligament pieces... Maybe we should have brought it to their attention??? Half/Medium Campechana Fries, Beef & Pork - My daughter wanted this. Good, except the sour cream and guacamole sauce was not to my liking. Next time I will ask for that on the side. Again, my daughter and I struggled with some of the beef ligament pieces... We also should not have gotten the same 2 meats for both the tacos and fries. We could have switched it up. This would be a 5 star review if all the beef pieces were good. Simple menu, usually done well. We really liked their San Diego location! Condiment bar. Self service drinks. Atmosphere - Clean, lean, well run business! Indoor, outdoor seating available. Drive thru available. Plenty of parking. Open 7 days a week, from 10am to 2am or 4am. Service - 5 stars. The servers were good and welcoming. The cashier was good and very nice. Price - $22 + generous tip. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1972 and with your 7 locations. 1998 - San Diego. 2010 - Las Vegas.

This is the place to go if you are after authentic tacos, as if you walked over into TJ! I love that they use fresh ingredients and everything is made right in front of you. They have some very delicious flavor combinations; My favorite was the pork tacos with fresh pineapple. The house made guacamole is also top notch. It's smooth with the right amount of acidity. I was quite impressed with how quickly they bust out each order. They are quite efficient. The ambiance is of the casual/fast food type. I went during lunch time and It was relatively busy. I did find it to be clean, and the staff were friendly.

Al pastor 4 I forget the name corn tortilla m, melted cheese, steak, another corn tortilla on top 5+

They are known for their al pastor so I HAD to try that. I ordered an al pastor mulita with a tortilla de maiz - I could cry how good it was. I also ordered a sope de carne asada it was ok, there was no beans it's just a ton of cheese and meat, can't complain about that. The guy serving the meat was so nice, there was no line. Very casual environment.

Great tacos and customer service ever single time. Never fails! Their tacos are literally some of the best you'll ever find in Vegas.

Fast service, clean restaurant, and delicious food! We got the adobada tacos and steak tacos! So fresh and so much topping and amazing sauces. Tacos are absolutely delicious! Highly recommend!

This location is in downtown Las Vegas far from tourist attractions. Less crowded and locals version. This was my first time to a Tacos El Gordo. I was confused on how to order: basically, there are multiple lines to order from depending on what food you want. After you get your food, you go to the cashier and pay. The food is decent but did not blow my mind. However, the prices did. $4.12 for a tiny street taco. Three of them fit in my hand, and I do not have large hands (and that does not mean anything). It was almost $27 with tax for six tacos. Radishes and limes available at the self serve bar. Hot sauce available on request from the cashier.

This place is so overrated! Came across this taco spot thinking it would be the same as the one in San Ysidro or TJ but definitely was disappointed. Service was good considering there was only a few people in the dinning area. Ordered 2 vampiros one asada and 1 al pastor with the green creamy sauce, that was flavorless and it just looks weird. Tacos were just okay the salsa was good, also tried the suadero which had a good salsa and a good amount of meat. This is one the few places that still has the Piña Colada Bang and the Orange Bang which were also very watered down. Overall, this place was no bueno.

Best burritos ever made, especially their wet carne asada. I recommend you try this place. You won't be disappointed...

Pros: Tacos Cons: Can be busy Details: This is a Las Vegas classic and one of several locations. The staff is quick and friendly. It can and usually is pretty busy, so i would recommend going at an "off" time. The tacos are street taco style with several options for meat and taco type. The ambiance is OK, nothing special. The food is usually good, though a couple of times has been a bit off. Unfortunately, like many places, the prices have had to go up a bit. It's still worth checking out.

tacos are great but I am bummed they no longer make burritos. I wish they would bring them back, they were really good - especially the lengua.

Every time I come to Vegas, I visit Tacos El Gordo, and I am never disappointed. Service isn't that of a restaurant with smiles and personal touch, but I like that. It's fast and it's delicious and I leave with a full belly.

Everything about this place screams 'we don't give a fuck'. One worker pulled out her phone and started tapping away and then went back to touching food without changing her gloves. This is how a quesadilla is cut:

The best tacos I've ever had. A week trip to Vegas and i went 4 times. I was afraid they would recognize me and think it was a stalker. Cabeza and adobada were amazing. This is your chance to branch out and get real mexican tacos for a great deal. Im hooked

When I go to Las Vegas, tacos are a must. The restaurants on the strip were crowded, so we came here, a short distance away. Even though it was late at night, the tables were just barely crowded enough to sit down. The tacos were as good as ever.

I've heard so many good things about this place so I was excited when I finally was able to try it. I went on a solo trip to Vegas and stayed at the Venetian. The walk was about 10-15 mins away from the hotel, and the area was a little questionable walking alone during sunset. When I walked in it was super busy (as expected), so you just get in line for whatever meat you want and tell the workers what you want. You have to stand in line for each different meat which going alone kind of sucked because I had to wait while holding everything else. Look out for empty lines I see people lining up at one place and realized the lines next to it with the same meat options were completely empty so this speeded up the process. The tacos were delicious and had so much flavor. I especially liked the adobada with the pineapple, it was a good balance of flavor. The fries looked good but honestly they drench it so much sauce it was soggy. The sauces were kind of plain so it didn't really add much to the fries.

Came here to grab a bite in the night. Carne Asada Tacos and Adobada Tacos were good. Great customer service. I would come back again if I'm craving some Tacos. Plenty of parking. This location isn't as busy as the ones in the Strip.

If I were drunk or hungover, this might've been the spot. Buddy hyped this up because of their locations in San Diego. Ordered adobado taco, mulita, and 1/2 lengua fries. The adobado was good but a little dry and not remarkable. The mulita was the highlight but still not perfect because of the adobado meat. The lengua fries were a bit disappointing--too much sauce, cheese that was placed on warm fries that never melted, lengua was more bland than tasty. The servers behind the counter were all hard working and got through the lines quickly. The restaurant itself was relatively clean and packed with people. Wouldn't go out of my way to come back.

Always a long wait in the drive through. The price of the carne asada fries just keeps going up and up! it's now $24 after tax. Pretty insane for fast food. I'd expect to pay something similar for an entire in a sit down restaurant where the employers have to pay for servers and bussers to attend you. Also, they changed the to-go boxes, and, is it just me or do they seem more shallow now? I'd hate to think the size is getting smaller as the price is getting bigger.

I wanted to try this place, great environment to bring family with music inside while dinning. I ordered 5 steak tacos, they make the tacos fresh and make it right in front of you. I received my steak tacos and the meat looked over cooked and partially burnt. I sat down and tried the tacos and the steak meat was very over cooked. I couldn't really enjoy as the meat was dry and also burnt. I heard this was a great taco spot was very disappointed in the tacos. This is my review of Taco El Gordo!

Worth the hype good carne asada fries but i prefer their pastor over their asada for tacos and burritos if you eat a lot i recommend at the very least medium asada fries

The tacos are incredible. The steak is good, but the pork is amazing. I don't drink soda, but their soda options look fun! They have flavors like piña colada. The line might be long but in my experience it moves pretty quickly. My only complaint is I wish the tacos were a tiny bit cheaper given the size of the tacos, but they are delicious. So not so much of a complaint that it would keep me from coming back. Highly recommend!

Food was mehhhh. Came in at a slow time which is unusual. Tacos were tasty but not as good as the time time we were out here. Do NOT I MEAN DO NOT GET THE "QUESADILLA" because it isn't your typical one. It's a small tortilla quesadilla made into a make shift taco with a house toasted mini corn tortilla on top for almost $7. Happy to get orange bang only for it to be super flat. Adobada meat was my favorite this time around. Location was clean. Unfortunately can't say the same for the outside. The service was quick and efficient. Cashier didn't seem to be interested in being at work lol. It happens. Won't be coming back unless I'm drunk thanks

Tacos el Gordo is a must stop for late night taco lovers. First time trying this location and I actually prefer this location over the one near the strip. Less pack and there's a drive thru too. My go to and must order is the Al pastor taco with everything on it. Be sure to order an orange bang as well. The Al pastor is absolutely delicious, it's a little pricey IMO, but it's Vegas, so whatever, enjoy.

Line gets a little long when it's busy, but other that the food is great. Never miss a chance to go whenever I am in town. I recommend the Al Pastor, Suadero, and Arrachera tacos.

It's always busy late at night so this time we were on a mission and arrived at 2pm instead of 2am and tackled the lines. The tacos are so good, this place always has lines. The tortillas are made fresh and all the meats are visibly displayed for you to choose from. Make sure you split up so you can try the different tacos. Each line has a different sign for that particular taco. Grab a red tray and have it ready for the taco specialist to load your tray! When they ask you if you want all the toppings, say YES!!!! Different tacos get different salsas and toppings. We ordered al pastor, asada, cabeza and chorizo. Don't forget to ask for a side of the grilled onions and jalapeños. Their fountain drink machine offers an assortment of Mexican drinks that go perfectly with the tacos. My beverage of choice is always the horchata and tamarind juice. Perfection, chefs kiss!

Drive thru line was a little slow at 3:30 am on a Saturday night / Sunday morning. But that's probably because nothing else is open. I appreciate the fact that they're open so late though because I was starving after a long night of drinking. I had a small order of asada fries & two different tacos. All DELICIOUS. My only regret was not ordering one of everything. My food also came with a cute little cookie.

Just like the other locations, I have been to these tacos hit at the end of any night. Open late and spacious inside and ordering is the same at all the spots. Hands down the best taco is adobada. I recommend 3 and you should be pretty full. The asada, chorizo, suadero, and nopales are the other winning choices and we usually get at least one of each because whenever we come here we push the limits lol! Make sure to stick to tacos as they are the most efficient way to get everything you want and eat it easily. The other options you might will definitely need a fork.

We came here on a Saturday afternoon and the wait for the different meats weren't too bad. I think it took about 10-15 minutes for us to start eating. The tables are first come first serve, but everyone eats quickly, so it wasn't too hard to find a table. I do wish there was more seating available even if it is outside. We ordered: -Adobada tacos: comes with two tortillas, adobada meat, onions and cilantro, sauce -Grilled pineapples -Grilled onions and peppers Parking was easy, since it shares a parking lot with Albertsons.

So close, yet so far... I've had Tacos El Gordo (the location on The Strip) on my bookmark list since I started Yelp ten years ago. Yet, on every visit to Las Vegas, when we've stayed at The Venetian or The Palazzo and haven't rented a vehicle to explore the city, we've failed to try any of their locations famed for their Tiajuna-inspired street food menu of tacos, mulas, quesadillas, tostadas, and sopes. The various sites of this family-owned taqueria chain frequently have long lines of hungry customers starting at 10 AM to 2 AM or 4 AM. Serendipitously, fellow Yelp Elites Nadine C and Angel H drove us to the East Charleston Plaza after browsing the nearby Simon Premium Outlet Mall. We knew that Tacos El Gordo was set up for cafeteria-style ordering, and we expected to see a crowd since it was lunchtime. This restaurant was well-maintained, clean, and family-friendly, although it looked worn and dated. However, the service was friendly and efficient. Upon entry, we took note of the sign that directed customers first to place their order and then pay at the cashier. The taco menus were set up into three stations: 1- Carne Asada (Steak) and Chorizo, 2- Tacos de Cabeza (Beef Head), and 3-Adobada (Pork) or Al Pastor. Each station offered a variety of tacos (quesadilla, tostadas, vampiros), sopes (masa pinched by hand with crimped edges like a small tart and married to cheese, meat, and vegetable toppings), and mulas or mulitas (tortillas filled with cheese, meat, guacamole, salsa, onions, and cilantro). You can also choose the type of tortilla (flour or corn), and the menus offer fries paired with the meat choice of the station. We decided on the Adobada or Al Pastor tacos. Instantly recognized by the spinning vertical spit or trompo, tacos de adobada or tacos al pastor are made with pork marinated in bright red achiote paste, guajillo chiles, and other spices. A fresh-cut pineapple half rested atop the trompo. Luckily, there were several customers ahead of us, so I had time to choose my fav, a vampiro. As I approached the adobada station, I watched the carver slicing off chunks of savory meat from the trompo to add to the tacos. On a plancha, he melted the cheese on a tortilla and filled it up with savory adobada, adding onions, salsa, cilantro, and guacamole. I grabbed a red tray from the stack near this meat station while the carver assembled my taco. I then placed my tray atop the counter for the carver to put the completed tacos before heading to the cashier. The vampiro is topped with a cheesy hat and crisp griddled tortilla. I could pick up and hold the vampiro like a sandwich without any filling falling out. Near the beverage dispenser (soft drinks and various flavored horchata), there was a condiment station with chopped onions, cilantro, salsa, and pineapple chunks. I didn't take any condiments because I felt the Vampiro Adobada had enough "under its hood" and I wanted to dig in right away. $7.54 My husband requested a taco de adobada, similar to the vampiro, except that its base was two corn tortillas and served open-face. He enjoyed his taco, but after eating my taco selection, he complained by saying, "Why didn't you tell me about this type of taco?" Tsk, I asked him before standing in line to place our food order while he wandered off to the dining room to hold a table for our foursome. Oh well, next time, I'll order the same type of taco as mine for him. $4.12 Another food item that caught my eye, which would have pushed our stomach capacities over the limit, was the Campechana Fries $22.18. Campechana in tacos means two or more different types of meat.so I'd hazard a guess that Taco El Gordo's French Fries would be an "everything but the kitchen sink" meal or a combination of adobada and carne asada with salsa, onions, cilantro and guacamole that costs $22.18. We're looking forward to returning to Tacos El Gordo to try their other menu items but maybe at another more convenient location. .

Not crowded! Not crowded! Not crowded! Did I mention this place is not crowded? Of course I'm comparing this place to the one on the Strip where it is always crowded. The most delicious carne asada tacos from the Strip location are the same here. Everything is pretty much the same except that its not crowded. So if you read this review and plan on going to the Strip location, call an audible and head over to this location. You won't regret it!