Tacos are my favorite food group so imagine my absolute delight when I just got into town for the first time and discovered this cute taco shop practically across the street from my Airbnb! Made my way here for dinner one night. They have a super cute patio but I went inside to sit at the bar. Bartender was great and the menu looked amazing! I adore elote and that was a special on the menu so I got that and the special prickly pear margarita. I then followed with tacos - the al pastor (which they said they sold out of all the time) and the special sweet potato/jalapeno taco, and a paloma. This has got to be the fastest service I have ever experienced lol! Legit 2 min after placing my elote order, it came right out. And the same thing happened with my tacos so I'm glad I spaced them and didn't order everything at once haha. The elote was delicious as were the tacos! I can see why the al pastor sells out all the time, and the sweet potato/jalapeno was sooooooo good and had the perfect amount of spice with the jalapenos! Both my drinks were tasty and refreshing! If I lived in Burlington close to this spot, I would probably eat here several times per week. Awesome neighborhood joint for good eats and drinks! read more

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Amazing taco place! The margarita was really great as well. We walked in and got a seat right at the bar. They have a large deck area as well, which would be great in the summer. I got a couple different tacos and they were both really good. My favorite was the special brisket one. Def worth a stop! read more

Taco Gordo - Menu - Tacos Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

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This is not a fancy place and it's not in a fancy part of town but get past that and you'll enjoy great drinks and excellent tacos. And yes, you CAN have excellent tacos in Burlington Vermont. We arrived ahead of their opening at 5:00 pm and were one of the first tables in. When I left at 6:30, the queue was down the block and in the rain. Yes, these tacos are that excellent. I went with a variety - one chicken, one asada and one carnitas. With it, a local beer that was served cold and went well. Served street taco style - double tortillas and topped with cilantro and onions, the carnitas was good and the chicken was good but the carne asada was fabulous. The beef was tender and flavorful and there was plenty of it. Friendly service and an industrial feel with tables and chairs that don't match. And that's okay because it's all about the food at Taco Gordo. [Review 1656 of 2024 - 145 in Vermont - 22679 overall] read more

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Today they have a delicious pork belly tostada. I always come early if I want a taco al pastor. I get a side of guacamole, pile on the radishes and cabbage s as bc hot sauce send I'm happy! Love the service and servers. Great bar, and new outdoor furniture! Ed njoy the outside tables until it gets tooo cold! read more

Pretty tasty food, I remember it being more expensive than I thought. Very filling and the meat had so much flavor. Everything tasted so fresh! read more

Taco Gordo - Tacos Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

I like it pretty much. They cannot make a run punch to save their lives since I did not have the ingredients, and the indoor seating area was closed that day due to at that time due to some kind of malfunction indoors, so all guest sat outside with a numerable white stuff buzzing around to make sure everyone was being taken care of. It was chaotic, and my first visit, but nothing they could help I believe. They did their best. D tostada that I ordered was not bad at all, and since I was very hungry and it was did not come close to filling, got a second one and I was not put off by that experience at all. Pretty scrumptious overall. Kinda meh on the recommend, but definitely will go again to see how it's working when the ducks are all aligned. read more

If I could give zero stars I would. This is solely based off customer service. Specifically the guy who was verbally abusive working the front door of taco gordo Halloween party. Not only was he condescending, saying all of his friends would get to enter in front of everyone standing in line but that he was going to do so all night, anytime any of them arrived and he didn't really care what anyone else thought. All said in a I don't give a shit attitude. Maybe you should since you have what started out as loyal customers who are now freezing outside and have been waiting. So disappointed. Get a clue and know that customers deserve better. Never coming back. read more

I want to start this review by saying I LOVE Mexican food with my whole entire heart... I am also a vegetarian and have been cursed with an avocado allergy which I'm sure most people could see to be problematic. While I know my allergy is super rare, as someone who is ServeSafe and allergen certified, this is a testament to how well this small but sassy establishment handles food allergies. I'm always the difficult one to order; I disclose my allergy, acknowledge that there is in fact lots of guac in the kitchen, therefore a high risk for cross contamination and I'm probably crazy for taking this risk, though it's a risk I will always take for Mexican food and margs with my friends. At the ordering counter, my server took detailed notes about my allergy, accommodated my laundry list of substitutions (I'm difficult, I know) and then followed up with the kitchen. He then came to find me at my table to inform me that the salsa verde also contained avocado and offered me yet another substitution. My food was brought out separately from my friends and my allergen was disclosed as I was served. "Absolutely no avocado." While I wasn't in the kitchen to see my food be prepared, as a former server and FOH manager, the ordering and service to accommodate me were flawless. It's a trust game I play to enjoy my favorite foods out and I don't always win, but I did today! Spicy Margs: 10/10 Gordo Supreme Burrito with Beans and "Absolutely NO Avocado: 10/10 Vibe check with friends: 10/10 read more

I don't remember anything but the music. 80's played and I felt it. I danced. I also had a tasty burrito Tinga, which apparently is chicken. It was good. Hence the word tasty. I was already a few beers in when I arrived, so I drank water. It tasted good. That's not to be underestimated, as some places ruin the rest of their flavors by serving nasty tasting water. I recommend this place highly if you want a burrito. I prefer cheaper chips, but these were really good and the guac was good as well. Yeah. Go. Or come here. read more

Off the beaten path away from the downtown area. Parking is tough. BUT, the tacos? Woah! Super simple menu and street tacos. Packed with flavor and just enough to not rip the tacos. So good. Will definitely go again. read more

Funky Taco Place Nice Outdoor Seating Minimal Menu and options Food is Tasty Expensive for the Super Small Portions Only took one picture which was Elote Char Broiled Corn with Creme and scallions $6.00 read more

Taco Gordo - Elote - Char Broiled Corn on the Cob $6.00 - Tacos Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

I absolutely love this place. The tacos are fresh, cheap and delicious; the drinks are divine. I have been here twice and it's always excellent. The al pastor sells out quickly (and it makes total sense-it's that good), the brisket and tinga are also delicious. All the meats are tender and juicy. The chips are fresh and warm and the salsa is pureed versus chunky and homemade. The guacamole is excellent and made also in-house. The N/A Tepache fresh pineapple soda is refreshing. The 2-3 person boozy drink name and flavor changes all the time, but is well worth the price. The beers are cheap; $3-4 although you can spend up to $8. It's a no frills, perfect place to get some fairly authentic Mexican grub. read more

Taco Gordo - tacos al pastor and brisket with added queso fresco with all the personalized trimmings (pickled red onions, radish, hot sauce) - Tacos Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

When I visited Burlington, I did not expect to have such amazing tacos, yet here we are months later and I'm still raving about them. We were lucky enough to stay across the street from Taco Gordo, which made it a no brainer to come here after tying one on. Wow! These were some damn good tacos. I ordered the chorizo, Al pastor and tinga - all 3 rocked my world. In fact, my buddy who lives in TX couldn't stop talking about how good these tacos were. They have a convenient take out only window and let you mix and match tacos, which is sadly less common than you might think. Prices are totally worth it for what you get. I will go out of my way to come back the next time I'm in Burlington. read more

Taco Gordo - Front to back - chorizo, carnitas and tinga - Tacos Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Tacos... in Vermont. Good Service and Sauces, would've enjoyed their other options of meats but they ran out. "That's all I gotta say about that" read more

Taco Gordo - Beef tostada - Tacos Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

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A fist punch to the face with Mexican flavors and invigorating authenticity. A Brooklyn bar in Vermont as far as atmosphere goes. Absolutely loved everything I ate and the margaritas were quite refreshing. Order at the counter and wait for the chariot to bring you your paradise. One of my new favorite places to visit in the area. read more

Taco Gordo is a seat yourself-type restaurant that caters to a young Burlington population. Two things that you must know about Taco Gordo. 1. $5 tacos, $4 chips and salsa, $15 burritos 2. Taco Gordo's music can be heard from outside their dining room. Seat yourself accordingly. If traveling through the area, it's worth missing. read more

This place is the real deal. Service is outstanding, we sat at the bar and the bartenders were friendly and drinks are delicious only to be topped by the out of this world tacos. It's a scene for sure but worth the trip when in Burlington. read more

Amazing food and drinks here. In the summer the patio is beautiful and they have a great indoor atmosphere throughout the year. The chips and house red salsa is so good in my opinion. A fun twist on Mexican cuisine that you will start to crave specifically. read more

$5 for the tiniest little guacamole-to-go you can imagine. $9 for the tiniest little margarita-to-go you could imagine. No wonder they staple the bag shut when you get take-out, because they don't want you to look inside it and give them a wtf response. Twenty-three dollars plus tax and tip, down the drain! We would have demanded a refund but got too far by the time we opened the bag. read more

Taco Gordo - Tacos Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

What a great place! We were in Burlington, VT for a night and looking for a place to eat in walking distance from our hotel. This was on our radar. Small but friendly and welcoming place. We sat at the bar ordered food and drinks from the friendly wait staff. Food was GREAT! If we are ever in Burlington again we will be eating here again! Thanks Taco Gordo for being a great place!! read more

I didn't know that Vermont had good tacos. Totally unexpected, very happy. Guy Fieri ate here. read more

Taco Gordo - Horchata - Tacos Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

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We hit up taco gordo our first night in town and we were not disappointed. The tortillas were fresh and soft and delicious. We had two burritos and a taco, the kale salad, chips salsa and guacamole to share. We also had the aqua Fresca and some drinks. The adobo chicken burrito was flavorful with a little kick. The meat was fall apart shredded and the combination with rice and the home made beans hit the spot! Definitely get the shredded cabbage - it adds great texture and a fresh flavor. The brisket was also fall apart delicious, I topped it with all the goodies... shredded cabbage, hot peppers, some lime juice, radish slices and pickled onions - and a little bit of Salsa and guacamole- so many flavors and textures... so good! And the tortillas made me so happy - so good! The third burrito we got for a kid who doesn't eat adventurously... so we hade lots of things on the side and the team at taco Gordo hit a home run - I am so thankful for the attention to detail and getting things they way we needed them so be done. The tortilla chips are also something to write he about - crispy, airy really. Fresh and just the right amount of salt. These are really worth getting! And the drink at the bar while I waited for take was sooo good... for half a second I thought I would get a beer ... I am so glad I ventured into the cocktail list... beautiful presentation and complex flavor ... This place is with stopping in! read more

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Yum! Everything we got was tasty. Guacostada was awesome - get a couple! Very tasty carnitas. We sat outside. You grab and table and then go inside to order and wait for the very friendly staff to bring your food and bevvies. We loved it here. If we lived local, it would be a very regular habit! read more

Such a great place. One of our favorite in Burlington and reasonably priced. The best tacos in Vermont and the service and staff has always been top notch! Great outdoor seating or a spot at the bar where you watch the excellent flow of the staff working hard to make sure everyone is happy. The hibiscus tea is so good and the beer and drink menu is excellent. Don't miss it! read more

Different Horchata with cashews in it. Rich in taste. Food was small potion and the dips were good. read more

Really excited that this place opened up in Burlington. I first tried this when they had their stand on Church Street. Overall, I think these are the best tacos that Burlington offers. And that says a lot as I am a native to California! The Al pastor is my favorite (better go in early, because they do run out!) also recommend the chopped brisket tacos and the chicken! You can't go wrong with any option honestly. The carnitas was my friends favorite so like I said you can't go wrong with any choice. Drinks were good too! Only suggestion is that the drinks seems to be more ice than actual drink, and served in small glass cups. Service was great! Host and bar tender are really attentive to everyone and get the orders and drinks out fast! Last small suggestion would be that the guacamole and salsa that come with the chips are limited in portion size so I would've loved for that to have more added to the order. And music didn't really fit the ambience of the place overall but that was minimal. Must try! read more

A hair overpriced but it's hands down the best taco and burrito joint in Burlington. Flavorful food, strong cocktails.

Good tacos, don't like how they nickel and dime you for the sauce that usually comes with the tacos. For $4-$5 a taco, the sauce should come with it but they charge you $0.50 each. They also just give you one tortilla for each taco so if you are ordering to-go the taco will start to fall apart once you pick it up. read more

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Youthful ambiance. Fresh tasty food. For the above I would return. 2 burritos 1 nonalcoholic beer 20% tip $48 For this I should have a fork, knife and plate. Not a plastic basket, paper, foil and fork. By the end the paper is soggy and I was happy for napkins at the table. read more

Looked like a pretty good option for dinner takeout in a quaint neighborhood in Burlington. Due to COVID, customers need to place their orders online then claim for pickup. I ordered the Bean taco, Brisket taco, Elote, and 2 Guacamole. Only item that was good was the elote. However, $6 for corn? No thanks. The tacos were also extremely greasy. Guacamole is $5 each and does NOT come with chips!! What Mexican restaurant doesn't give complimentary chips? A total of $25 for subpar and scrap food in a less busy town of Burlington. Highly do not recommend. read more

Stellar cocktail, delicious food, great crowd & awesome serviceChips and Salsa Guacamole Combo read more

Taco Gordo - Tacos Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

I keep hearing about taco gordo and how great it is, i had to try it out. I they were closed for in person dining, so i opted for a burrito rather than tacos (i find that they hold up better for takeout). Overall a solid meal but a little disappointing. I got a tinga burrito w guac and found it to be very average. Nothing about it screamed "best in burlington" to me. The tinga wasnt bad, the tortilla could have been rolled better, but tasted fresh, and i liked the choice of cabbage over lettuce. Seemed like a cool atmosphere inside however. Probably a better place to dine in if i come back... read more

Taco Gordo - Tinga burrito - Tacos Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

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Brisket taco was super juicy and tasty. Great, friendly service. Super cool calm atmosphere, music.

I miss eating here while the tacos are nice and hot and you can add all the toppings you'd like. *the good ol' days*. Anyway, I have used Taco Gordo's catering services twice now and they have been absolutely fantastic. The first time was pre-COVID for a buffet style meal. Everything was delicious and it was more than enough food for about 40-50 people. The second event was yesterday that required two separate deliveries. Charlie was timely and was more than willing to answer my 100s of questions while I tried to accommodate the dietary restrictions of my coworkers. We ordered a total of ~100 burritos with a side of chips and salsa all packed individually for each person. We also were able to order a few rice bowls for our gluten-free coworkers- it was great to work with such an accommodating owner. Everything was perfect. Thank you, Charlie and Taco Gordo! read more

We tried 4 tacos carnitas, al pastor, brisket and shrimp(special of the day) with chips, salsa and horchata. Tacos were all amazing. Super flavorful. Carnitas was my favorite but it was a close call nothing was hot or spicy but they do have sauces on the side if you prefer some heat. Horchata seemed sweeter than a lot that I've had but it was very good. Definitely recommend! read more

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Very busy, but each dish seems to be prepared with care! Service is great. Wish they have more vegetarian options!

Two tacos were pretty, and dry. But greasy. I didn't really think that was possible. Bordered on inedible. Overpriced. I'll make this at home. read more

Taco Gordo - Dry greasy pretty food. - Tacos Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

First time at this place. Walked there from a parking garage a few blocks away. Not gonna lie was close to turning back(not the nicest neighborhood). Soon as we walked around the corner to where this place is I immediately changed my mind and forgot what the neighborhood was like. The atmosphere there was amazing. A lot of really cool and interesting people. The food was amazing. I got a carnitas burrito and it was perfect. So yummy. I definitely recommend this wonderful hidden treasure in Burlington, VT. read more

Cheap, delicious food- highly recommend the El Pastor taco if it's available. But parking is VERY limited and seating is hard to get past 6:00pm. read more

Taco Gordo - My shanty! - Tacos Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

I have been following Taco Gordo on IG for a while now and finally got to try them when work sent me to Burlington. I'm a taco snob and Taco Gordo is one of the best I've ever had. If I lived nearby I would eat here everyday. I will be back the next time I'm in Burlington for sure. read more