I was looking for a Taco Tuesday special to go. I passed by this restaurant a few times and decided…read moreto try it. No waiting, it was empty. Staff was professional and fast. 4 tacos $11.06 included a 20% discount. No rice. No beans. But those limes really added to the flavor. I stretched it to feed 2 peeps. It was good and convenient. Fit what I needed at the moment, but probably won't be back.

The keto taco was the best thing I ordered and I think it's because the cheese taco shell gave the…read moremeat flavor. The salsas had no flavor, only heat. They were JUST spicy. Big disappointment because the street tacos were completely soggy and flavorless and I was hoping the sauce would carry even though allegedly.....the tortillas are made in house. Big bummer because I saw this place got great reviews but the food was really not good at all.

We stopped by Tacos y Huaraches El Gordo in Mesa around 9:30 AM, and I'm so glad we did! The…read morecustomer service was outstanding from the moment we walked in. The restaurant is clean, the seating area is comfortable, and they have an extensive menu with breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. There are so many choices that it's going to take several visits to try everything! My mom ordered the chicken enchiladas, and she absolutely loved them. The portion of chicken was generous, and the enchiladas had the perfect level of spice--not too mild and not overpowering. I had the birria quesadilla tacos, and they were absolutely stunning! Honestly, they are easily in my top two birria tacos I've ever had. The flavor was incredible, and I'm already looking forward to having them again. My son had two beef tacos, which he enjoyed as well.The menu is huge, and there are so many things I want to try on our next visit. I cannot wait to come back for the birria pizza! The food, portions, cleanliness, and especially the customer service were all excellent. I'm honestly surprised this place isn't busier because it deserves to be! If you're in Mesa and looking for great Mexican food with plenty of options, Tacos y Huaraches El Gordo is definitely worth checking out.

The restaurant is very small, just a few tables, but it's usually clean. Service is good, portions…read moreare a good size. Prices aren't great, but not quite high enough to scare you off. No free chips here, but two kinds of salsa, both very good. The food is amazingly tasty. Everything they make is hot and fresh. I want their carne asada recipe! The carne asada burrito is my favorite menu item. It really stands out from other restaurants. Try it!

Craving tacos and scrolling through DoorDash, we noticed Taco Spot was offering some BOGO deals, so…read morewe decided to take advantage of the promotion and try somewhere new. We ordered the #1 Birria Tacos with consommé and a fountain drink, along with the chicken burritos since they were on sale too. Overall, the flavors were good. The spicy red and green sauces that came with the burritos really elevated them, although the chicken itself was a bit dry. The red sauce has a nice kick that leaves a slight tingle on your lips without being overwhelming. The birria tacos were the highlight. The rich consommé and melted cheese complemented the tacos well and made for a satisfying bite. Overall, it was a good meal, but without the sauces, the chicken lacked a bit of moisture and flavor. Even so, it definitely hit the spot and satisfied our taco craving. We'd order again--especially if another BOGO deal comes around.

Just tried this place for the first time today. It was mentioned in the AZ Republic as one of the…read morebest taco places. I got the Birria taco combo. You get 3 tacos and a drink. The tacos were delicious. The taste is great! Comes with the Birria meat, onions,cheese and cilantro. It also comes with the consume sauce. I got the horchata for my drink and I thought it was great! The only downside is that this place is not cheap. The Birria taco combo was $17 each. If you come on Monday then it's $3 off. There's a different special each day. The food came pretty quick but we were there for a late lunch (after 1pm) so it was empty when we arrived. Other reviews said the tacos were small or didn't have enough meat, but I thought they were fine. I will probably be back again because I like Birria tacos.

Good ambient,great food,friendly atmosphere and great service. Service is quick. Easy to order.read more

Welcoming & Inviting-Fast Service-Clean-Affordable-Comfortable Seating (inside and outside)…read moreVery friendly Staff Flavor was spot on Portion sizes are big-BRING AN APPETITE

Tried this new place in Mesa. Restaurant has a lot of sitting area, Mexican music and very cleaned…read morethroughout. Our server was very friendly and helpful with the menu. We ordered El Shuco Dogo, costillas agujas plate and La simplona burger. Some things were better than others but nothing was bad. The charro beans and the homemade tortillas were the star of the show for us along with the red, green and guacamole sauce. We will definitely be coming back to try other menu items.

Authentic street tacos The flavors reminded me of Mexico City. The carne asada was smoky and juicy…read more The fresh salsa added the perfect touch. Definitely coming back for more

Food: mouthwatering Service: SO NICE. SO FREAKIN FRACKING…read moreSWEET ALWAYS Ambiance: are you joking? Look at the building. It is welcoming to ALL, it is sweet and made with LOVE & it shows. keep going y'all are awesome at what you do.

Want to support a woman owned taco joint! Come here! Picked…read moreup some dinner for my husband and I. I got the birria tacos which came with delicious grilled onions, sarono pepper, and consume. The tacos were packed with a generous serving of beef. I appreciate that! The flavors were great. My husband got the Burris burrito and his was also generous with ingredients. The drive thru staff were super nice! I'll be back to try some menudo!

My husband found El Gordo from Facebook reels. The food was so delicious I forgot to take a photo!…read moreI appreciated the hard working staff. It was a warm Sunday afternoon, thankfully it was nice and cool inside. Many customers either picked up orders at the drive thru or the counter. We stayed to eat there, Good vibes made me felt like I was back home. We tried the breakfast burritos, both sausage and chorizo were great. Next visit will be Menudo!

Really good food especially for the price!…read more When did Mexican food places get so expensive and the portions so small? Well not this place! Got the carne asada burrito and it was as big as my arm and my stomach was full until the next day dinner. The burrito and carne asada was really good. I tried the beans out and they were good too. Just a tiny bit watery for my style but no real complaints. Staff was really nice and helpful. The place is close to a liquor store and we saw a drunk person walking from his car to the liquor store so be careful of drunk drivers in the area.

This is my absolute favorite place to eat. I have it at least 3-4x a week. I tell everyone about it!read more

First time trying this place, and most definitely the last. Chicken burrito had 5 tiny cubes of…read morechicken; it was more like beans and rice burrito. What a rip off. Update: the owner messaged me and told me to buy an entire chicken. Uh, maybe put some chicken in the chicken burrito? Update #2: The owner sure does like to argue with the customer back and forth. Now, he proposed that I order from Chipotle instead since they fail to give customer what one paid for. Update #3: The owner still going back and forth with me and now claiming I did not pay for the burritos. Not really sure what he means by that. But here is the screen shot of 2 burritos ordered via DoorDash. This is just wild.

I LOVE the carne asada! It is some of my favorite on the area! They have lunch deals and the lady…read morein the front is always nice!

OMG the tacos here were delicious! Beans and rice were also yummy. They have a mild and spicy…read moresalsa which were both yummy. Good flavor and the right amount of heat. Got lucky because we happen to show up the day before their 3 year anniversary and found out that tacos would be $0.99 on their anniversary. Returned the next day to get more tacos and ate one of every type of meat. They were all good, but the pastor and carne asada stood out the most for me.

Stephanie made a stressful day much less stressful!!! She is a true gem!!!…read more Fantastic little location. Excellent service. Even more amazing food. Try everything. You'll love it!! Super cute vibes throughout. Bathrooms clean and on site. Cute shopping section. But the customer service is where it's at! We appreciate you Stephanie!!! #ASU #OrlandoFam

Sometimes the best meals happen because your original plan falls through. That was exactly the case…read morehere, and honestly... I'm not even a little mad about it. I ordered the veggie tacos with roasted sweet potatoes (skin on, which was absolutely the right call), pepitas, feta, and all the right toppings. Whoever prepped those sweet potatoes deserves a raise because they were cut into the perfect sized pieces. Every bite had a little sweetness, a little crunch, a little saltiness... it just worked. My dining partner ordered the barbacoa tacos, and I didn't even have to ask if they were good. The involuntary "Mmm..." after the first bite answered that question. Four tacos disappeared in record time, followed by, "I could've eaten two more." That's about as glowing of a review as you're going to get. Now let's talk about these tortillas. Handmade. Corn. Tortillas. Are you kidding me? They're the kind of tortillas that had me question every tortilla I've ever eaten. Soft, fresh, and somehow they manage to steal the spotlight even with everything else on the plate being so good. The chips and guacamole were excellent, too. The chips have to be made in-house and they disappeared at an alarming rate. The salsa that came with them had this smoky, fire-roasted, chipotle flavor that kept me reaching for another chip... and then another... and then suddenly I realized I'd eaten way more chips than I intended. The bottled table salsas deserve their own paragraph because they completely confused me... in the best way. They bring three to the table... a green, a red, and a darker red. I kept tasting them individually thinking, "Okay, these are alright." Then I started mixing them. Game over. On their own, each one was solid. Mixed together? That was the magic. I don't know if that's what they intended or if I accidentally stumbled onto the perfect combination, but from that point on, every taco got the salsa trio treatment. The only tiny hiccup was when we first walked in. We were greeted, asked if we wanted menus, and sat ourselves. We waited for a bit thinking someone would come take our order, only to realize it's actually counter service. Once we figured that out, everything was smooth sailing. Not a big deal at all... just something first-time visitors might want to know. Follow the sign "order here" I also loved the layout. You can actually watch them making the food, which somehow makes the wait even harder because everything smells incredible. Two tacos ended up being the perfect light meal for me. Could I have eaten ten? Absolutely. Those two statements can both be true. Meanwhile, my dining partner polished off four barbacoa tacos and was talking about ordering two more. We only ended up here because another place happened to be closed, and honestly, I'm glad it worked out that way. This ended up being one of those meals we keep talked about on the drive home. Oh and the bathrooms?. I walked in and immediately thought, "Whoa... this is a cool bathroom" The lighting had this pinkish-purple glow that made me feel like I'd accidentally wandered into a trendy lounge instead of a taco shop. I honestly wasn't even sure there was regular lighting in there and I didn't look... because the vibe seemed so intentional. Finally, the music. .. upbeat, dance-worthy, the kind that had me bouncing in my seat while waiting for my food. Between the atmosphere, the lighting, and the music, the whole place had me want to hang out a little longer. Zero regrets. I'll absolutely be back... and next time I'm ordering more tacos.