Not sure what the hype is all about. This place is a dirty shithole, so they have captured some of the Tijuana vibe correctly.
My Tacos El Gordo experience took just about 50 minutes to get 3 soggy tacos for just under $7 dollars.
There are several lines that you need to be in to get particular items, then you need to get in
to another unorganized line to pay. Oh and those lines, enjoy watching people cut in front of you making it more frustrating.
The food itself was average. Definitely not worth waiting for.
My freshly pressed tortillas were obliterated by the time I hit the checkout due to the amount of salsa the cook ladled on to each taco.
Now, to the actual tacos. The asada was overshadowed by a handful of cilantro and onions, a full ladle of salsa and some green shit they represented as quacamole that was devoid of any palatability. The al pastor was pretty much the same. The chorizo taco was not too bad other than too much salsa and it gave me a rough gut. Most of the meat from the asada taco was gristly so I ended up pitching it in the trash along with the two other worthless tacos.
I can't really say the tortillas were anything special other than they are pressed there right in front of you. I do know after all the salsa that is dumped upon the tacos, and after about 5 minutes, the tortillas are useless as ingredient-holders, and you are left with a taco mess.
Pack a fork (and possibly your firearm and ccw), pay with cash and be prepared to wait a while if you venture out on the weekend. Otherwise, there are a few options right up the road that are less expensive and chaotic and you can actually enjoy the food.