A good spot with okay prices and good portions! Has a small parking lot but TONS of seating inside. Not much ambiance but it does have TVs if you're trying to watch a game. Service was good! They were kind and helpful with our order. Their salsa bar was clean and well stocked, I appreciated that the onion & cilantro was separate, most places have it combined these days. Food was great. The Papas Nachos are a huge portion for the price so I highly recommend getting that. The tacos were great as well. Would happily come back. read more

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Carne asada taco was so delicious. Came here on a whim with wife. Loved their carne asada and pastor tacos read more

I love coming here for authentic Mexican food! I usually come on the weekends when they serve menudo and pozole. The pozole is so savory and delicious. They load it up with meat and hominy. They give you all the condiments on the side so you can prepare it how you want and they give you tostadas on the side. The burrito mojado with green salsa is also delicious! It's super huge and loaded with meat. They are definitely not stingy. The salsa isn't too spicy if you're looking for more spice you can go with the red salsa. They are always super fast here and it does get busy on the weekends. The inside of the restaurant is pretty big so there is plenty of space and tables to sit at. read more

Tacos El Gordo - Wet Burrito Mojado - Mexican Near Me - Pacoima, California

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If you're in the area and looking for some good authentic Mexican food you have to try this place. We love coming here in the weekends for their pozole and menudo! I love their horchata, it's definitely one of my favorites. I also love their shrimp ceviche tostadas, they are super generous with the servicing size and the avocado! They're also served with fresh made tostadas. Their service is also great, they're always super friendly and this place is super family friendly. I highly recommend! read more

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Friendly staff and chill home atmosphere. Tacos tuesday 1.50. Its a little dry but overall fresh salsa bar. read more

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Tacos El Gordo is always a great stop. The place has a cool vibe with giant Mexican Lotería cards on the walls. Looks way different from when I first came as a little kid. The staff is incredibly friendly. What really stood out about the staff was seeing them offer to walk a handicapped couple out while carrying their to-go food. Small gesture, but it says a lot. The food is delicious, portions are generous for the price. What keeps me coming back every time is the guacamole sauce. Very addictive! read more

Tacos El Gordo - Dining area with wall art - Mexican Near Me - Pacoima, California

We came here today to pick up food to go on Mother's Day 5/10/26 and the food was horrible we ordered chicken tacos the chicken was old and beyond stale, my husbands wet burrito had old stale carne asada and the saddest red sauce over it. And the huarache is suppose to be a fried oval tortilla and it was soft and soggy with lengua full of nerve and fatty pieces of meat. Overall it was $35 dollars spent and it went straight in the trash. Do better especially on a holiday Sunday. read more

First time going here. Very clean and fast. Came for their 2 for 1 nachos on Mondays I believe. Solid nachos. Lots of meat and cheese. You will need a fork. Salsa pairs well too. So far I've tried the asada (bomb) and pastor (also bomb). Even if you dont come on the special day they are still worth the price. read more

Tacos El Gordo - Mexican Nacho de asada - Mexican Near Me - Pacoima, California

Best pastor ever had. Papa fries are my go too. Love the salsa bar inside. Would recommend

This place used to be my favorite. Sadly it is far from what it used to be. The ownership changed and they no longer accept or even have the frequent lunch punch cards. Besides that the quality is not the same. Today I gave them another try even tho I know they were a disappointment last time. MY NACHO CHIPS WERE BURNT. COMPLETELY BURNT DISGUSTING. I have never seen this anywhere. Completely unacceptable! read more

Tacos El Gordo - Burnt nacho chips! - Mexican Near Me - Pacoima, California

First time coming here and ooohhh boy what a bust, I really really wanted to like this place but it was just not good at all, I've seen this place on my feed on YouTube with San Fernando Valley Eats guy channel and we definitely have different taste buds when it comes to Mexican food. I had the borrego with consomé, taco de cabeza it was ok, and my uncle had the Chilaquiles rojos with beans and 2 eggs, by the way they charge and outstanding price of $2.00 for each egg which is mind blowing as I've been to many other Mexican restaurants that charge $15 dollars flat with a steak, first off the beans on my uncles plate were absolutely flavorless, I gave them taste and they weren't good at all, my borrego was not good, being from Jalisco and having it often this borrego is no where close to being good, there's plenty of other places in Los Angeles that have way better borrego, these food review guys should be honest when trying food and not just be one sided. I won't be coming back that's for sure I really really tried to like it but it just wasn't there, Pacoima is full of really good Mexican food and this place is not one of them... read more

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Service was good and friendly. Eating area is very clean and kept up well too. The chilaquiles were actually not bad, but they were room temp (far from hot) and the totopos/chips were not cooked with the red sauce. I think proper chilaquiles are cooked with the sauce, not just chips with the red sauce on top. The picture on the menu shows the chips soaked the red color, but unfortunately mine were not served like that. read more

Tacos El Gordo - Pet peeve for chilaquiles! Just chips with sauce on top - Mexican Near Me - Pacoima, California

Found this through Instagram, glad to say it is a good find. Great food, the service is also great. No problem communicating with a Deaf person on the phone. I like that the menu is full of pictures. What I see is exactly what I ordered. No issues with my order, happy with the food and people working there. There is a place nearby in Mission Hills that I attend regularly two times weekly so I will surely return next time with a group. Parking lot available on the site, shouldn't be much of an issue finding a spot. read more

This is the worst taco place , I was waiting for my Food a burrito. and a rat came out the kitchen.

The agua de pepino was bomb, especially on a hot day. The menudo and the salsa were very watery and had no flavor. The restaurant itself is dirty, the floors are not swept and the tables don't get cleaned. When I was served the menudo I didn't even get any utensils, I had to get up and get them myself. read more

Tacos El Gordo - Water downed salsa - Mexican Near Me - Pacoima, California

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Place was completely empty came here on a Friday, I used to go here when I lived in pacoima years ago and decided to try it out for some nostalgia, we ordered the asada nachos with yellow cheese on top. Got our food quickly no complaints! Tasted great , definitely had lots of meat and cheese exactly what I was craving. They do have a salsa bar with the usual toppings and a couple different salsa options! *Bathroom was semi clean 4/10 but hey did have soap and toile paper. read more

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The best Mexican food in the valley hands down . Always amazing service when I come here , which I come like once a week . They have a great rewards program aswell ! . 100% recommended to come here when in pacoima . This is what a good establishment should be . First timer ? Need to try the stuffed Chilaquiles mannnnn read more

Tacos El Gordo - Stuffed Chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - Pacoima, California

The service they provide to their customers is very fast, and polite. Every time I order over the phone my food is ready when I get there. And when I order to eat there my order comes out fast. The ambience is peaceful and family friendly. I recommend this place, it has authentic Mexican food. read more

I did like this food, mmmm tacos. I got the tortillas de mano and the deep fried quesadilla. my mistake was not knowing the size of the tortillas de maño. They are a little large, and very good! The salsas are yummy, and are ok to sip on, mmmm. . I'm going to try the small tacos next time. The service was very nice and my kind of spot to eat. read more

Tacos El Gordo - fried quesadilla with salsa, mmmmm! - Mexican Near Me - Pacoima, California

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Went here cause I saw someone post about the $1 taco tuesdays. I opted for both tacos and ceviche during my visit, and I must say the food exceeded my expectations. The restaurant had a lively atmosphere, with a good crowd enjoying both dine-in and takeout services. The salsa bar was impressively maintained, featuring neatly stacked condiments. I particularly enjoyed the red hot sauce and the guacamole sauce. I highly recommend giving this place a try, especially on Tuesdays when the $1 taco deal is in full swing. read more

We have been there a couple times and food is good but this past Sunday we got there like at 6:20 or so and it was closed as we were leaving like two cars pull up and try to open the door just like i did and surprise for them too please update the hours so people don't waste time on going there just to find out your closed thank you read more

It was way better than I expected. The food was pretty good. I had a shrimp cocktail which hit the spot. The menudo was good also along with the pozole. They had handmade tortillas that were super good. read more

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I was excited to try this place but I was caught off guard by their burrito. It was nothing but meat and rice inside. I had to add my own onion and cilantro from the salsa bar. This made for an awkward burrito eating experience. Imagine having to add some onion and cilantro on top of your burrito before every bite or risk opening up burrito and re-rolling it yourself. The pastor was mid, I'm not sure why all the good reviews on it. I also ordered a carnitas taco which was excellenté. The handmade tortilla was very good. I wish ordered a carnitas burrito instead. The salsas were really good too. The ambience was nice and it was super clean and lively inside. If I return, I'll try something else other than pastor. read more

Service is fast. They Don't Skimp on Shrimp and the flavor keeps us coming back. Taco salad is yummy, filling, spicy but not overdone. Usually grab take-out, so don't know about table service. In strip mall parking no problem. read more

Everything was clean and the tacos had good taste and the tortillas are homemade. Costumer service it's really good, workers are nice! This place is really clean and it's really cute inside. I'll be coming back. read more

Tacos El Gordo - Asada and carnitas tacos - Mexican Near Me - Pacoima, California

I love coming here, the food is always so delicious. It's definitely a local favorite! When I don't know what to eat, I always come here! My fiancé and I never get tired of eating here because they have so many options on the menu to try. Seriously, excellent service and excellent food always! Me encanta venir aquí, la comida siempre está tan deliciosa. Definitivamente es un favorito local! Cuando no se que comer, siempre vengo aquí! Mi prometido y yo nunca nos cansamos de comer aquí porque tienen muchas opciones en el menú para probar. Realmente, excelente servicio y excelente comida siempre! read more

Our taco quest continue... we had 4 tacos, 2 Al Pastor, 1 chicken & 1 Asada (beef)). It also came with a small bean tostada (I'm sure there is a name for it - but I don't know it) They were all tasty, especially the Al Pastor The only issue I had was that a can of Diet Coke was $4. I would go back if I'm in the area, however, I wouldn't go out of my way to go too, only because it was pretty typical of most places. Helpful hint: know your Spanish, the menu is in Spanish - not English. read more

Tacos El Gordo - Al Pastor & Chicken tacos with a bean tosada - Mexican Near Me - Pacoima, California

The food was delicious! I ordered a burrito mojado con carnitas. The carnitas were cooked well, the salsa was delicious, and it was served at that comfortable balance between quick and assured quality. I've eaten here a few times, and their Horchata does not disappoint! Will recommend! read more

Tacos El Gordo - Burrito Mojado - Mexican Near Me - Pacoima, California

I really enjoyed the hand made corn tortillas. Man, it sure gives the tacos that added sazón and sabor. The asada was better quality than most typical taco places that don't give a shit. It wasn't the greatest asada, but a level up I'd say. The salsa was fresh and tasty! Big plus bc I hate places that serve bland salsas. Cilantro and onion picado was fresh along with lime wedges. I'd return! Still seems the best Mexican/ taco places are in San Diego (considering US). Seems the Mexicans that travel higher north lose taco credibility. The Tacos El Gordo is better in San Diego, for example. Like I said - good but not super crazy about them. However, I'd go here over other taco spots.. read more

I used to go here weekly back in the day for a late night cravings or after a night of going out & being 2am and not many places open. The food is good the service is quick and it's chill vibes they have tables and chairs to seat and enjoy ur food as soon as you get it. I usually just take it home to enjoy. read more

Once again Clara and her team knocked it out of the park! Clara and Tacos El Gordo are known for great service and even better food on Paxton... so when I needed a Taco Truck, she was my first choice! Great price, ZERO hassle, and terrific food made my Engagement Party perfect. I had nothing but compliments on the food selection which goes to Clara and her team. I cannot thank Tacos El Gordo enough for all they did! Buen sabor, alegría y sonrisas.... Eso es Tacos El Gordo! Clara y sus empleados son una maravilla. No hay palabras para ellos! Mi fiesta de compromiso fue un éxito porque Clara y Tacos El Gordo cocinaron para mis huéspedes! read more

Food was decent. We got the Papa Nachos(carne asada fries) and carne asada nachos. Both were big portions. If you don't eat much sharing could be an option. Carne asada was ok. Not much flavor but was fine with lime and salsa. Just tried green salsa not spicy at all and the Avocado salsa was also not spicy. Pepino water was good. Horchata was good a bit sweet but good. Cousin got sopes and said they were big but not crunchy like she likes them.. but they had good amounts of meat. Overall, it's not bad. Service was good too and salsa bar had options read more

Found this place on TikTok about a month ago and the hubby and I finally tried it. We went on a Tuesday for the $1 tacos. Tried the pastor, carne asada and carnitas. Carnitas were ok, lacked a bit of flavor. Carne asada was a tad bit fatty for my liking but for $1 can't complain. Pastor was by far the favorite of the meats. Well seasoned. We also tried their fried quesadilla. We got it with carne asada. Kinda wished we would've gotten it with pastor instead. Huge portion and looked very appetizing! Just bummed that the masa wasn't seasoned so it lacked flavor. Full on salsa bar on the side of the restaurant. So you get to customize your food to your liking (salsa, onion, cilantro, lemon etc). Cashier was very nice and helpful. Plenty of seating inside. Not too cramped either! Restaurant is located in a little plaza with decent parking. Accepts card. read more

Beautiful and clean place. Awesome customer service; si no estuviera buena la comida, regresaba nomas por el servicio!!! But nothing to worry: the tacos are delicious!! read more

Tacos El Gordo - Always clean and fresh salsa bar!!! - Mexican Near Me - Pacoima, California

Very tasty and welcoming environment. The food always comes out perfect and ready to be eaten!

This place is so so good. My co worker and I go here often. It's spacious and the food is fresh and delicious. Great value, highly recommend. Parking can be tight. read more

Great food and service. Ladies are all super nice! Great salsa bar. They have dollar tacos and they give you a ton of meat. They don't skimp on their dollar tacos. They also give you a tostada with beans, which is a nice touch! read more

Great food! The service is amazing every one is so nice and very fast to help you out. Taco Tuesday are wonderful.

Took the kids to the discovery cube and came here for lunch afterwards and I'm so glad we did. Everything here was excellent. We had the Al pastor, asada, pollo, and lengua tacos, and each and every one of them was delicious. We got all of ours in the homemade tortillas, which were fresh, flavorful, and had the perfect texture - soft and pliable, with a little bit of chew, and strong enough to not get soggy in lime juice and salsa. I especially appreciated the tostadita with beans that was served alongside the tacos. Even the beans had a ton of flavor. I asked the woman at the counter what her favorite dish was, and she suggested the enchiladas in mole, which were some of the best enchiladas I've had in a long time. The salsas here were also solid. A verde and a spicy red, both distinct, flavorful, and complimentary to the meal. This spot immediately went onto the official list of great tacos in LA. read more

Salsa bar and buy one get one nachos on Mondays. Sign me up. It was delicious and not skimpy.