For anyone that follows my reviews or knows me I am a taco lover. If there is a good taco I'm there for it. I've been to Tacos El Gordo once before and didn't get the Al Pastor. Shame on me, I know. Every time I bring up that Los Tacos (across the street) is underrated and might be better all my friends say, "NO WAY! TACOS EL GORDO IS WAY BETTER!" So today I took my wife on a taco tasting to eat at both places. Below are my thoughts on Tacos El Gordo, check my Los Tacos review too!
I came here for one thing only. Al Pastor tacos. But I would also suggest getting Mullas if you haven't had them before. Delicious.
But the Al Pastor is perfect. Spicy pork with crispy bits and very juicy. The avocado cream and salsa all compliment the meat perfectly. They're delicious no doubt about it. Little bites of pineapple to just add that pop of tart citrus. Just a really excellent taco.
But nothing else here stands out as MUST HAVE. It's a one trick pony. And they have that stupid ordering system where you gotta wait in line get your food, wait in line pay, and by the time you sit down the Taco is soggy. So inefficient it kills me.
Based on the Al Pastor alone place is a winner. But rest of the menu and the ordering set up brings it down a peg for me.