Tacos El Gordo

About

Mexican

Price Range : Under $10 ($)

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    Yelp rating
    4 stars

Location

Adress: 3265 Palm Ave, San Diego, CA 92154

Phone: (619) 575-7280

Work Hours

Mon 11:00 am-1:00 am
Tue 11:00 am-1:00 am
Wed 11:00 am-1:00 am
Thu 11:00 am-1:00 am
Fri 11:00 am-2:00 am
Sat 11:00 am-2:00 am
Sun 11:00 am-1:00 am

Business info

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    Health Score
    A
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    Takes Reservations
    No
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    Delivery
    No
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    Take-out
    Yes
  • credit_card
    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
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    Good For
    Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
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    Parking
    Private Lot
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    Bike Parking
    Yes
  • accessibility
    Good for Kids
    Yes
  • group
    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Ambience
    Casual
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    Noise Level
    Average
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    Alcohol
    No
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    Good For Happy Hour
    No
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    Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    No
  • tv
    Has TV
    No
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    Dogs Allowed
    No
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    Drive-Thru
    No
  • fastfood
    Caters
    Yes

Reviews

  • Vy N.

    star star star star star 12 June 2026

    food:
    taco de asada: beef had smokey taste, chewy, delicious on its own. paired with spicy salsa and guac. they didnt pair well together. I could hardly taste the guac and the meat did not go well with it all. It tasted better as individual ingredients!
    Taco de pork: the homie ordered it and said it was way better than beef
    their food is made right in the kitchen from the meat to even the the tortilla that they make from scratch!!

    service: 5/5 amazing

    wait: 20 mins (~6pm saturday)

    parking: is a bitch

    restrooms: not as clean, quite small

  • Aide B.

    star star star star_border star_border 7 June 2026

    Afternoon shift taco person is kinda stingy with the meat, rather come at night when they pack them well.

    Paying almost $3 a taco, kinda expect it to be packed

  • Michelle N.

    star star star star star 2 June 2026

    Always a treat when my friends and I head down here to grab some delicious tacos. Most of our favorites as well as mine are the Adobada tacos (pineapple is a must - be sure to ask for some!!).

    The process: You get in line where the type of meat you want is being served, tell the cook what you'd like, then you bring your food to the cashier to pay.

    Unfortunately my most recent visit was quite early, and so they were only serving Adobada and Carne Asada. I was hoping to get some Lengua and Cabeza Tacos as well, so hopefully next time I come back down, there will be some.

    $2.40 per taco

  • Sheyla M.

    star star star star star 30 May 2026

    If you happen to be in San Diego or the area, I highly suggest you come here. They have the best tacos ever!!!! The pastor tacos were my favorite and I really don't ever eat pastor. Lol. This is place is too good to pass on. Try a little of everything and I'm sure you won't regret it!

  • Joey W.

    star star star star star 26 May 2026

    One of the best taco places in San Diego! You have to get their adobado tacos, it's so so good! They're usually the only thing I get here. The adobado is perfectly marinated and the sauces are amazing.

    The lines at this location are shorter than the original one. They also have parking.

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