The Daily Meal

"The spicy pork is extremely flavorful. If you're lucky, you can get some tender and crispy pieces of pork as it’s carved off the spit. Everything from the amount of pork and toppings to the single layer corn tortilla made the adobada the perfectly balanced taco."

Jim & Christina Butcher

"These are authentic Tijuana tacos. And they’re bloody delicious! And if you’re feeling daring, there are some… interesting options in the menu: you can have tongue on a taco if you wish!"

Stephen Rushmore

"All of the palm-sized tacos are served with two handmade tortillas to support a generous helping of meat. While Tacos El Gordo serves a delicious beef and pork adobada, consider stepping out of your comfort zone and try beef tongue. It is braised for hours in a simmering broth until it is moist and tender."

Maria Berneiser Haase

"Tortillas are GOOD. Really good. Savory, handmade corn tortillas that have just the right texture. If you are a little more adventurous and don’t mind unusual cuts of meat and organ meats, try the Cabeza. Braised beef head meat."

Stephen Rushmore

"If you are passing through town and have time for one Mexican eatery then Tacos El Gordo should top your list for a quick bite. While Tacos El Gordo serves a delicious beef and pork adobada, consider stepping out of your comfort zone and try head. The taco de cabeza (beef head) is fatty, tender and succulent."

Chris Pople

"Fresh soft tortillas topped with moist and crunchy spiced meat, fresh vegetables and coriander. But there's something about the combination of all the different textures, the spices, the earthy tortilla and the fresh dressing, that makes something that, like all great cuisine, is much more than the sum of its parts."

Guys Bite Out

"The pork is a little sweet with the perfect amount of heat, providing a flavorful mouthful that is tender and smoky. "

Bill Esparza

"10 Essential Tacos in San Diego: Tacos El Gordo - Few quick slicing motions down the mound of meat, and within seconds you have a taste if Tijuana on a tortilla."

Dustin Cole

"They taste just like they look, dripping dirty sweaty and sloppy, just how I like it. $2 for each taco. I’ll definitely be back, soon, maybe later tonight."

Joshua Lurie

"Since this was my first time at Tacos El Gordo, I loaded up on assorted proteins for variety’s sake, but did enjoy adobada best. My favorite taco featured pork adobada that’s marinated with spices, vinegar, and stained red with achiote."