One of the things I miss most about LA is our street tacos. So after hearing great things about this authentic Mexican taco shop located on the Strip, I just knew I had to try Tacos el Gordo out for myself.
The opportunity came when Hubby & I were shamelessly Pokemon hunting on Las Vegas Blvd. We just so happened to drive by when I immediately began craving tacos. I even made Hubby stand in the long line with me as we waited to order. There are different lines for each type of meat they sell. Since we aren't adventurous enough for cow tongue or intestines, we stood in line for some good ole steak tacos.
Since Hubby does not share my love for Mexican food, I didn't expect him to enjoy his carne asada tacos. Turns out, he loved them just as much as I did! We each got two tacos and both ended up joining the line again for a third since they were so delicious. The steak was so tender and flavorful, it didn't even need hot sauce. I still poured some on though because my motto is the spicier, the better. ;-)
I do have to comment on the whole ordering process since it's very inefficient. It's probably the only complaint I have (asides from the poor ventilation that keeps your clothes smelling like tacos for days!). You receive your food and have to stand in another line to pay for it. Not only do your tacos get a little cold, it is very easy for dishonest customers to sit down without paying.
Thanks to Tacos el Gordo, I can finally take Hubby to a Mexican joint he will enjoy too! What's really awesome about this particular one is their handmade corn tortillas and fresh salsas & guacamole, all prepared daily.
So while I may be far from my hometown, I'm only a drive to the Strip away for some amazing tacos!