Nestled in chevron fast Mexican food, seating available inside. Friendly fast service easy to read menu. Reminds me of Filiberto's but BETTER... good food options. read more

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One of the best Mexican spots in Tempe. If you are looking for authentic Mexican food this is the spot. It might seem a little weird since its located inside of a gas station but the food does not disappoint. The pink shirt guy recommended this spot and it is by far one of his best recommendations. read more

El Gordo Mexican Grill #5 - Carne asada fries - Mexican Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Hidden in the back of the gas station, worth going to for a quick bite. Breakfast burrito with green chilis was tasty! Walked over while motorcycle was getting tires a block away. The motorcycle mechanics said they often get lunch there too! read more

El Gordo Mexican Grill #5 - Bacon breakfast burrito with green chilis. - Mexican Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

The wait is worth it. I used to have a rule- No gas station food... have now eliminated that rule This little shop inside the Shell gas station has excellent food. Tacos are tasty- tried beef and chicken. A must try if you are in the area. Service was quick despite being busy. read more

El Gordo Mexican Grill #5 - Street taco - Mexican Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Got the quesa birria tacos with a side churro. It came with 4 tacos and consume. Each taco was fully of excellent flavor, but they were a bit soggy (which wasn't too bad). I did happen to order this through a 3rd party delivery service, but I would suggest going in or picking it up yourselves. If you are in the mood for solid tasting food, please check this out.. It fulfilled my hunger and craving for birria Did not get the opportunity to take a photo this time since I was too hungry! read more

Did not expect this spot to be in a gas station but it was! Took me a second to find. I went today because all el gordo locations are offering free food for those with school employee IDs! I got a veggie burrito (no sour cream) and chips with guacamole. There are barely any customers but I did have to wait a pretty long time for my food, and when I got it it was a little cold. So I am wondering if they forgot about it in back or something? It still tasted good though. I liked the salsas! I did think it was strange that their chips were served with a guacamole sauce drizzled on top instead of on the side, made the chips a bit soggy. But otherwise not bad. I'd say this is a 3.5 star kinda place! read more

El Gordo Mexican Grill #5 - Veggie Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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First time trying . The California burrito is average at best. Not enough meat for the price.

The birria tacos are the best I have ever had. I was not a fan of birria until I tried this place, and nothing else has compared. I took my co-worker from San Diego here who always brags that SD has the best tacos. He asks to go back to this spot every time he's in town. read more

The menu was decent, but the food was nothing to write home about. We had stomach pains for the rest of the day. Might be good in a pinch if you are really hungry, but we will pass in the future. read more

I never thought I would get food from a gas station, but now I can say I have. I Google best tacos nearby, El Gordo came up and was close by. Since we were starving, we decided to try it. I got tacos, and my boyfriend ordered the breakfast chorizo burrito. I really enjoyed my tacos. My tortillas were a bit more crispy than most people might like, but I actually like them like that. My boyfriend said his chorizo burrito was a bit bland. If I'm in the area again, I would definitely go back for the carne asada tacos. read more

El Gordo Mexican Grill #5 - Carne asada tacos - Mexican Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

I am not used to restaurants in gas stations, but this one is quite good! It was really busy, which spoke to its popularity and good food. They have a spot in the gas station blocked off for a few tables and an entire kitchen in the back. I recommend going here if you want some delicious Mexican food! read more

This place sucks ass. First they gave my order to someone else after waiting 30 minutes for order then had to wait another 15 to remake my order. They sure to skimp on the guac. Not worth the price or the wait. Even Fillibertos is better than this place. Do not recommend. Food is mediocre read more

El Gordo Mexican Grill #5 - For 6 bucks - Mexican Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Absolutely amazed with how good the food is! Just passed by out of curiosity and will for sure be making this a go to! Quesabirria tacos were a chefs kiss! The customer service was very friendly and welcoming! read more

Very clean. Always nice. Great food. Good specials. Doing games to win prizes and promos read more

El Gordo Mexican Grill #5 - Clean restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

5 stars to this PLACE. So I've recently been going back to El gordo's and they are awesome their food is awesome the help there is awesome everybody is I would definitely give them five stars now super super great read more

Food was really good service was very friendly they have lot of different stuff to pick. The small restaurant is a hidden gem inside a gas station i recommend trying it out they also do uber eats and money wise you can expect to pay around $13-$18 per person read more

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Went here last night. I had heard great things about this place. Got the torta and was surprised by how small it was. Didn't even want to eat it when I picked it up and felt how soggy it was. I tried it and wasn't satisfied. Had a weird taste. Ended up just eating a part of half of it. It made me sick. Will not be going back. read more

Once you get past how bizarre it may initially seem for a mexican food restaurant to be inside of a gas station, some pretty good food awaits. I've had many items from here and all have been pretty decent. Definitely better than one of the 'Bertos out there, and better variety. The breakfast burritos are tasty and a good value. I however do see room for improvement on the following. The "guacamole" could use more avocado (if any is even actually used - Suspicious only because I know ALL about the "Fake Guacamole" trick used in many mex restaurants) The salsas are spicy, however lack any real flavor. Pretty much just all heat. Needs more garlic, onion, spices, tang-i-ness in my opinion. The (RED) menudo is very tasty and rich, but mostly ALL meat. I know how menudo is prepared varies by region, I guess I'm just used to more Nogales / "Sonoran" fare and the menudo I grew up with was more like a 50/50 Tripe/Corn (Hominy) mix. Other than, I would definitely go here over the other options that are immediately available within a mile radius, and I will definitely be back. read more

Street tacos: 10/10, quesabirria: 10/10, rice & beans: 10/10. Even included tons of salsas and limes for toppings. I would kiss the chef right on the lips if I could. Ordered $40 worth of food in a fit of late night hunger and ate every single bite leaving no crumbs. I'm always skeptical about trying new Mexican restaurants but I have NO regrets and will order from here every time I'm craving a taco for the rest of my life. read more

Love the food here!! I thought it wouldn't be all that great considering it's in the gas station but it's worth the money! ‍

The food is delicious, the closest thing to Mexican food, the portions are very good and the price and service is not to mention, the bad thing is that there is not much place to sit and enjoy your food there, well it is inside a (circle K) what could be expected? But if you order the food to go you won't be disappointed. read more

"The service at the Mexican restaurant was incredibly slow and the food was bland. I was really disappointed with my experience there."

Just started going here instead of Filiberto's! Food is good and there's a lot. I'm really happy with the carne asada and the green salsa! Thank you for making the green salsa edible and not super spicy like Filiberto's. read more

Visit number two did not go well. Taco Tuesday seemed like a good idea for lunch. Terrible could be the worst tacos I ever had. Left Strange taste in my mouth. I think they over cooked the meat so it tasted like beef jerky. The special was for crispy tacos I guess at least that's how they came. Never had a crispy shell that actually tasted bad And I barely made it home and to the bathroom in time. read more

The tacos were good for the price, the service was great, good place for a quick to-go order read more

El Gordo Mexican Grill #5 - 3 Carne Asada Street Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

My roommates and I always get the #34 with El Pastor and Carne Asada tacos. The best local Mexican restaurant in Tempe! Great portions for the price and a go to for a late night meal. read more

If you've been to Filibertos/Juliobertos/Rivas/Los Betos this is pretty close in terms of type of food and quality. Kinda bland, good and interesting menu. Great tortillas. Real disappointment is the green chile. I expected something better than raw Anaheim peppers. Gotta make a sauce or roast some Chiles. Heck even the jarred stuff can be good. read more

This place is a hit! Friendly staff, amazing food, decent prices. It's in a gas station so don't expect anything fancy but it's a great local spot for a quick bite. read more

The cabeza tacos are absolutely delicious. I work right down the street from this hidden gem and would recommend this to anyone! I'll be there next week I'm sure. read more

Ordered quesadilla birras combo. It is excellent. You get 4 small tacos with beef, onions, cilantro and melted cheese with the broth to dip your tacos on the side. Will order again! It is just strange going into the gas station to order. I like staying in my car lol since it's so hot so wish I could drive through. read more

Great Mexican food, great prices, I've tried nearly half the menu and have yet to be disappointed. I recommend the quesa birrias, jefe fries, and literally any of their burritos. read more

I'm glad I gave this place a try. It was a little difficult to gain access as I approached the restaurant by vehicle going southbound on McClintock. Make sure you stay in the right lane or you will get cut off by drivers. Anyway, even though I had to drive around a half-block block to get here by West bound University, the effort paid off. I ordered the beef tacos plate. It came with a side of rice, beans and a drink. The cost was reasonable. The serving sizes are deceptive. There is actually a lot more food than what is obvious to the eye. What I loved, as much as the food itself, was the care that was put into the presentation. I guess the best way to explain is the quality is excellent. I really enjoyed the nice crispy taco shell that enveloped the juicy shredded beef. The beans were flavorful. The rice done just the way I like rice, fluffy, lots of flavor. The red sauce had a nice spicy bite. I didn't eat inside. The atmosphere, although sparse, actually had a nice comfortable feel. There are plenty of tables available to dine. The young lady that took my order was friendly. I will definitely be back as long as they keep that high standards I enjoy with this visit. read more

I heard from a few buddies that this place was having a grand opening. I also heard because of the grand opening prices were 50% off. When I pulled up I was blown away with a big balloon and a full Mariachi band. Great look for the brand. I was confused about it being inside of a gas station mini-mart but I ordered anyway. The burritos are fantastic and the birria tacos are even better. Even with normal prices, this place is worth it. Go check it out. read more

Very small and simple, but clean and efficient. We ordered quesabirrias - they were Class A+ - moist, flavorful, and the birria sauce was remeniscent of a top-notch au jus but with way more flavor ("muy sabor" I believe is how to describe it in Spanish). We also ordered a torta pastor, and it was eyes-rolling-back-in-the-head good, especially with a little bit of that birria sauce drizzled over it. We loved the avacado cream sauce. The red hot sauce was explosive, so couldn't embrace it, unfortunately. I could tell though with what little I was able to get down before the explosion that it was very flavorful, which is sometimes hard to find in a hot sauce where its sole purpose is for the heat. We will definitely be back to try other things - everything on the menu looked so good!! read more

Do not get the chicken wings. Worst wings I have had in a long long time. The rest of the food is pretty decent.

i ordered horchata and never got it. i also ordered chicken tacos and when they got to my house there was no meat in them. the flour tortillas were hard as a rock & meat was dry read more