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| - Back home in Hawai'i, we call it "kanak attack" and according to Urban Dictionary, kanak attack is- The feeling of intense laziness that one gets from eating too much. Yes, this is exactly how I felt after eating at Tacos El Gordo for the first time. These tacos hit the spot and definitely put me in a food coma not too long after!
I've lived in this crazy city for four years now and I'm JUST trying this place out! Tacos El Gordo did not disappoint.
If it's your first time here, prepare to be overwhelmed. The organization/set up of this joint could use some improvement, but the staff here is efficient and keeps the lines moving. There are three separate lines for the different types of meats offered, so make your decisions quickly because the lines grow fast!
The fan favorite (and my favorite) is definitely the Adobada Al Pastor, or spicy pork. Similar to shawarma, the marinated pork is placed on a vertical spit and freshly sliced into your tortillas as you order your tacos. The meat is moist and packed with flavor! The sauce they put in the tacos compliment it really well. Squeeze a little bit of fresh lime on top and call it a day!
My girlfriend and I also shared a half order of the Adobada Fries. The portion was huge considering it was a half order. We barely made a dent in it. They were just OK, nothing like the tacos. They were lathered in sour cream, shredded cheese, and topped with a heaping amount of guac.
Seating here is very limited, especially on the weekend. If there are a few extra bodies in your party, I suggest that one of you snag a table (or attempt to) while the others wait in the lines to order grub!
Tacos El Gordo is a must and definitely worth the wait! It's now on my list of places to bring my out of town guests!
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