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El Gordo Mexican Grill #5

3.8 (36 reviews)
ModerateMexican, Fast Food
Open 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Street taco
Roni K.

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.

Veggie Burrito
Ali B.

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!

Carne asada tacos
Lidia M.

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.

For 6 bucks
Daniel S.

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

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Kayla G.

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

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

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2 years ago

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! ‍

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

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

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El Gordo Mexican Grill #5 - mexican - Updated May 2026

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