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Los Gordos

4.6 (201 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican
Open • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Chicken Taquitos
Debbie C.

Great food, great service, friendly atmosphere. Love this place!! Ordered the Taquitos today, so good! Thank you very much!!

Chimichanga
Valerie T.

Chimichanga was not crispy. It was soggy. But I do love their crispy tacos they are delicious.

Mojarra Frita
Neikan M.

Tried a New Mexican food spot today in Fair Oaks! Very friendly staff. I was skeptical at first because I don't like Mexican food when I don't get self-serve chips and salsa; however, I loved the food here. We were given small chip bags and three different salsas (mild red, medium green and a spicy habanero). Chips were fresh and salsa was definitely homemade. My mother ordered the Mojarra Frita (fried fish) and this was bomb. I might come back for this next time. I ordered the wet burrito with Al pastor. I loved it! It felt light. It didn't feel like I was eating something too greasy or fatty. Everything was portioned well and I appreciate that. Lastly, the Horchata was delightful. Will definitely come back to Los Gordos.

Lengua taco
Diana L.

Great find! This restaurant is a hidden gem! Authentic Mexican food! Super nice staff! Fast service! Has a small dine-in area. Large menu with lots to choose from. Great prices. Generous portions. Super tasty and delicious! Order three entree meals and all were delicious! Looking forward to our next visit !

Regular tacos (carne asada, pollo asado, al pastor)
Gillian A.

Considering the saturation of taquerias in the area I'd say that this one is overall middle-of-the-road-tier hence the 3 stars; not a standout but not bad either. Pollo asado and al pastor meats are decently tasty with okay-ish tenderness. Carnitas is quite flavorful (favorite meat that I tried here). Can't really recommend the carne asada as it's bland and on the dry side. Hefty meat portions on the regular tacos but the burritos have a bit of filler to them (particularly rice). Horchata is a tad watery but still refreshing. Complimentary chips and salsa: chips are pre-bagged and are a little stale. Salsa tastes wholesale. Big shoutout to the cashier lady. Super sweet and friendly! Highlight of my visit here. No problems finding parking in the lot.

Chimichanga and Chili Rellano with the best Horchata.

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This our go to Mexican food. 5 stars, staff is so friendly, food is fresh made and so delicious. Love it.

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1 month ago

WORST AL PASTOR EVER!!! WTF was that?! Two bites and threw it in the garbage. Horrible!

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2 months ago

Tamales were very good, served with sauce . Tacos also good . Great area so close to us. Small but clean.

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9 months ago

Delicious! There are so many taquerias around the area and Los Gordos is the best. Super friendly owner as well.

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Los Gordos, always a great time and even better food each time I go! Thank you so much for the personal touch. And the hometown atmosphere!

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Food was flavorful, hot, and fresh. Reasonably priced and the staff was welcoming. Nice spot!!

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Great Mexican restaurant. Food is top notch. Service is great. Wide selection of Mexican cooking.

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9 months ago

Very good local spot, portions are sizable for the price. Great value, great food. Highly recommend the Verda burrito or breakfast burrito.

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Clean spot - the service was quick and the food was delicious. Great breakfast spot if you need to grab and go. Tons of options too

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Amazing amazing food. 10/10 if you're considering coming here, this is your sign. Best tacos in sac, that's all.

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Main steam table.

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Chips with salsa and bean dip

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Dos Coyotes Border Cafe - Citrus Heights - SALSA bar area

SALSA bar area

Dos Coyotes Border Cafe - Citrus Heights
Dos Coyotes Border Cafe - Citrus Heights - Cit heights

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4.4(57 reviews)
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My husband and I recently stopped by for dinner and unfortunately left disappointed. The first…read morething we noticed was how hot it was inside the restaurant, which made it uncomfortable to dine in, so we ended up taking our food to go. The prices felt high for the quality and portions received. I ordered a carne asada burrito (rice, beans, meat, Pico, cheese) for $14.50. While the burrito was large, it was mostly rice and beans, and the carne asada itself was disappointing. The texture was closer to ground beef than the grilled steak flavor and consistency I was expecting. My husband ordered the three street taco plate with rice and beans for $16.50, choosing carne asada, al pastor, and carnitas. He had similar thoughts about the carne asada, and felt that both the al pastor and carnitas lacked seasoning and overall flavor. He also purchased a canned soda for $2.50, which added to what already felt like a pricey meal. I understand that restaurant costs have increased over the years, and I don't mind paying more when the food quality matches the price. However, between the lack of air conditioning, the mid food, and the overall value, we didn't feel the experience justified the cost. The service was friendly, which we appreciated, but with so many other local Mexican restaurants offering more flavorful food at similar price points, we don't see ourselves returning.

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Menu!

Los Nogales Mexican Food - Dry pastor meat.

Dry pastor meat.

Los Nogales Mexican Food - Sign of the business on the roof

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Los Gordos - mexican - Updated October 2026

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