504348 Sun Mar 30 18:22:33 -0700 2008 9 3 California 0 3544088 Its going to be hard to consume sub-par tacos after eating here. This place is as everyone has described -truly amazing. Strangely enough, gabacho mio messed up in ordering. When you enter on the side - the cashier is way back in the opposite corner - so I looked up to the menu and went over and ordered. I then went out side, anticipating my order to be called. Wrong was I. I waited until I thought it was taking too long with my friend, then went back inside. This is when I discovered you order with the Taqueros first then bring your made tacos to the cajera. Ach so! I think that this is so cool - there is something so personal and intimate about talking with\ and asking for the cook preparing your food - I like the connection. They are quite funny too! Apparently, each of the taqueros is in charge of a couple of the fillings. One guy does Buche and tripas, another- azteca and asada, a woman takes care of the fresh masa cebbolitas, and chile gueros and the final guy has the al pastor and carnitas. I got the buche, azteca, and pastor with some gratis cebbolitas and gueros. Everthing was delicious - I'd put money on the al pastor being the best in San Diego without a sweat. Only knock is I wish the cebolittas and gueros were warmer. The treat the tortillas well here - I think the azteca and asada are fresh masa based - but the others are just as upple, warm, sweated and decently greased. Three tacos are enough - trust me - you will be stuffed. As I was leaving the fun guy I thanked the guy who took care of the asadas and said 'estuvo deliciosa.' He responded with, " Ok, I'll see you tommorow." Nice! ;^) http://flickr.com/photos/22362067@N06/ Sun Mar 30 18:22:33 -0700 2008 14086 kare_raisu 1 3544485 What's Tacos El Gordo 2? Where in National City is this one? Sun Mar 30 21:38:51 -0700 2008 3544088 72231 DougOLis 2 3548806 1 & 2 are in Chula. This is on National City's Highland Ave. Just North of Menuderia Don Vicentes. In honor of the Mex's Day of the Taco yesterday I went with a few friends and wishes the taqueros a feliz dia. The suadero with its incredible red salsa makes me weep its so good. Tue Apr 01 07:42:46 -0700 2008 3544485 14086 kare_raisu 3 3549021 I hate to stand on formality, but #1 is actually in TJ, so Chula one is actually #2 and so on. Tue Apr 01 08:43:51 -0700 2008 3548806 21396 normalheightsfoodie 4 3549959 yikes sorry. I thought there were 2 taquerias in Chula for some reason. Tue Apr 01 12:25:58 -0700 2008 3549021 14086 kare_raisu 5 3591327 there are 2 el gordos in CV - one on Palm and the other on H Sun Apr 13 21:05:22 -0700 2008 3549959 14086 kare_raisu 3 3750558 They also have a location in El Cajun. I used to stop off at Tacos El Gordos Tijuana location right by the San Ysidro border crossing back when I was under 21 and my friends and I would go to Tijuana to drink. Wed Jun 04 17:47:35 -0700 2008 3548806 101252 oerdin 1 3548895 Next time be sure and try the cabeza tacos, I consider it their best variety. Regardless, the fat man's tacos sets the standard for TJ style tacos north of the border. Tue Apr 01 08:08:45 -0700 2008 3544088 98222 wanker 2 3549965 thanks for the tip wanker. high standard they indeed set! Tue Apr 01 12:26:35 -0700 2008 3548895 14086 kare_raisu 1 3750550 I prefer Tacos El Gordo's Chula Vista location or going down to Tijuana for the real deal but there is no question that Tacos El Gordo has the best damn tacos in town bar none. They are just that good and that authentic. I practically got flash backs to my teenage surf trips down to Baja plus the prices are reasonable if a bit more expensive then south of the border. Tacos de Adobada (al pastor) for the win! Wed Jun 04 17:41:56 -0700 2008 3544088 101252 oerdin