Tacos El Gordo
Tacos El Gordo is a San Diego, CA taco spot in the Gaslamp Quarter area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.5★ rating across 4,248 Google reviews.
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Why people love this place
- •Highly rated by locals
- •Affordable, everyday pricing
- •Good for casual tacos
- •Located in Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego
- •Strong Google review volume
Order like a local
- →Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
- →Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.
- →Cash often moves the line faster at casual taquerías like this.
- →It can get busy at peak hours — aim for early lunch or mid-afternoon.
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Frequently asked
What kind of tacos does Tacos El Gordo serve?+
Tacos El Gordo is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.
Where is Tacos El Gordo located?+
Tacos El Gordo is at 511 F St, San Diego, CA 92102, USA, in the Gaslamp Quarter neighborhood of San Diego, California.
Is Tacos El Gordo good?+
Tacos El Gordo has a 4.5★ average across 4,248 Google reviews — loved by locals by San Diego taco standards.
How expensive is Tacos El Gordo?+
Tacos El Gordo sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a San Diego taquería.
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