Tacos El Gordo – Mexican
Step into a high-energy temple of Tijuana-style street food, where the rhythmic thwack of cleavers and the intoxicating aroma of spiced pork spinning on the trompo create an electric, bustling atmosphere. Velvety lengua and crispy tripa are tucked into warm, hand-pressed tortillas, while the signature adobada drizzles with smoky heat and vibrant salsas for a bold explosion of authentic flavor. It is a sensory-rich experience for taco purists, where every bite of tender suadero or savory mulas captures the soulful, unpretentious essence of a vibrant Mexican marketplace.
556, Broadway, Chula Vista, CA, 91910 +16192717222 https://www.tacoselgordobc.com0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, low-sodium, pescatarian, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, south-beach, renal, tlc, slow-carb
Diet fit at Tacos El Gordo
Halal at Tacos El Gordo
Tacos El Gordo in Chula Vista has 2 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Quesadillas and Mexican Fountain Drinks and Sodas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Tacos El Gordo
Tacos El Gordo in Chula Vista has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tripa Taco and Carne Asada Taco. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Tacos El Gordo
Tacos El Gordo in Chula Vista has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Tacos El Gordo
Tacos El Gordo in Chula Vista has 1 vegan-tagged dish on its current menu, including Mexican Fountain Drinks and Sodas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Tacos El Gordo
Tacos El Gordo in Chula Vista has 2 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Quesadillas and Mexican Fountain Drinks and Sodas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at Tacos El Gordo
Tacos El Gordo in Chula Vista has 5 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tostadas, Tripa Taco and Lengua Taco. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Pescatarian at Tacos El Gordo
Tacos El Gordo in Chula Vista has 2 pescatarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Quesadillas and Mexican Fountain Drinks and Sodas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Anti-Inflammatory at Tacos El Gordo
Tacos El Gordo in Chula Vista has 3 anti-inflammatory-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tostadas, Suadero Taco and Chorizo Taco. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Tacos El Gordo
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Carne Asada Taco | 13.1 g | 24.7 g |
| Sopes | 28.4 g | 17.7 g |
| Lengua Taco | 0 g | 16.2 g |
| Quesadillas | 52.3 g | 15.8 g |
| Chorizo Taco | 4 g | 15.2 g |
| Tripa Taco | 0 g | 13 g |
| Tostadas | 16.4 g | 8.6 g |
| Suadero Taco | 8.8 g | 7.9 g |
| Fries | 16.5 g | 1.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Sunday - Thursday
- 10:00 AM - 2:00 AM
- Friday - Saturday
- 10:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Menu
Tacos
Authentic Tijuana style tacos on handmade corn tortillas.
- Adobada Taco: Spiced pork on a corn tortilla with your choice of fresh toppings Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cabeza Taco: Beef head on a corn tortilla with your choice of fresh toppings Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tripa Taco: Beef guts on a corn tortilla with your choice of fresh toppings Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Taco: Grilled beef on a corn tortilla with your choice of fresh toppings Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buche Taco: Pork stomach on a corn tortilla with your choice of fresh toppings Available at: dinner, lunch
- Azteca Taco: Grilled beef and cactus on a corn tortilla with your choice of fresh toppings Available at: dinner, lunch
- Suadero Taco: Brisket (beef breast) on a corn tortilla with your choice of fresh toppings Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lengua Taco: Beef tongue on a corn tortilla with your choice of fresh toppings Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo Taco: Beef and pork on a corn tortilla with your choice of fresh toppings Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Extras
- Mulas: Choice of meat, cheese & fresh toppings on a double corn tortilla Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sopes: Hand made thick corn tortilla with your choice of meat & fresh toppings Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tostadas: Choice of meat, cheese & fresh toppings on a double corn tortilla Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesadillas: Hand made corn tortilla topped with cheese and your choice of fresh toppings Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fries: Choice of meat on a bed of fries topped with fresh toppings Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Mexican Fountain Drinks and Sodas Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about Tacos El Gordo
- Is Tacos El Gordo halal-friendly?
- Yes. Tacos El Gordo has 2 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Quesadillas and Mexican Fountain Drinks and Sodas.
- What can I eat at Tacos El Gordo on a halal diet?
- Quesadillas and Mexican Fountain Drinks and Sodas carry the halal tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Tacos El Gordo have vegan options?
- Yes. 1 dish is tagged vegan on the current menu, including Mexican Fountain Drinks and Sodas.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Tacos El Gordo?
- Carne Asada Taco, at roughly 24.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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