Taco Gordo – Mexican
This vibrant neighborhood haunt hums with energy as the aroma of slow-simmered carnitas and charred al pastor wafts from the bustling kitchen. Hand-pressed tortillas cradle smoky tinga and savory beans, while the satisfying crunch of golden "Crispy Boi" tostadas and overstuffed "Gordo" burritos celebrate the bold, soulful flavors of a modern taqueria.
208, North Winooski Avenue, Burlington, VT https://www.tacogordovt.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, low-fat, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Tacos
Served on two fresh corn tortillas topped with onion and cilantro. Vegan tostada shells available upon request.
- Tinga Taco - $5: chicken braised in house adobo, onion, cilantro, corn tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Taco - $5: slow-cooked pork shoulder, onion, cilantro, corn tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal
- Al Pastor Taco - $5: spit-roasted pork, onion, cilantro, corn tortillas
- The Bean Taco - $3: grandma's recipe beans, onion, cilantro, corn tortillas Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Crispy Boi Tostada - $6: beans, seasoned ground beef, cheese, lettuce, tomato, crema, crispy tostada shell Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Guacostada - $6: beans, guac, lettuce, crema, salsa roja, crispy tostada shell
Burritos
Fillings: Beans (comes w/ guac), Tinga, Carnitas, Ground Beef
- Gordo Burrito - $13.75: choice of filling, rice, beans, shredded cabbage, salsa verde, cilantro, flour tortilla Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Gordo Supreme - $15.75: choice of filling, rice, beans, cheese, crema, shredded cabbage, salsa verde, cilantro, flour tortilla Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Extras
- Chips - $4: fried fresh daily, house salsa roja Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
- Guacamole - $5.5: avocados, fresh lime juice, salt
Cocktails
- Margarita - $10: silver tequila, triple sec, lime
- Cadillac Margarita - $13: reposado tequila, cointreau, lime
- Bentley Margarita - $16: mezcal, cointreau, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Paloma - $10: tequila, grapefruit, sugar, lime, seltzer
- Mr. Leathers - $12: mezcal, cocchi torino, cynar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Gordotini - $13: cucumber-infused beefeater, dry vermouth, pickled red onion brine, lemon twist Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Golden Girl - $12: el charro reposado, lustau olorosso, pineapple, lemon, miso, angostura bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
N/A Drinks
- Horchata - $4: house-made cashew milk, dairy-free
- Hibiscus Agua Fresca - $4: house-made hibiscus water
- Tepache - $4: naturally fermented pineapple beverage Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Young at Heart Ginger Beer - $4: small batch, brewed locally Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Glass Bottle Coca Cola - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Jarritos - $4: rotating flavors
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- Despacito — Mexican
- Moe's Southwest Grill — Mexican
- El Gato Cantina — Mexican
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- Vivid Coffee — American
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- Fu Da — Chinese
- Three Needs — American
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