568826 Fri Oct 31 18:21:16 -0700 2008 16 3 California 0 4141885 I saw the sign driving on the 15 - wtf? I will report back soon. Any intel? Fri Oct 31 18:21:16 -0700 2008 14086 kare_raisu 1 4142898 They are currently reconstructing the inside - though the outside is already painted characteristic red and white and the signs are up. Its on Jefferson between Overland and Winchester. Sat Nov 01 13:28:06 -0700 2008 4141885 14086 kare_raisu 2 4143364 Wow I cent believe it ! That's awesome,I frequent Temecula for business. I hope they are affiliated with the TJ Faction. Their is a tacos el gordo in pacific beach not affliated with the real deal and it is horrendous. The signature red and white signs is a good indication this one may be the real deal. Thanks KR Sat Nov 01 18:28:05 -0700 2008 4142898 183460 Masa Assassin 3 4143644 Alright the assassin! It is the real deal compa - same sign "baja california, now in Califorinia" with the little gordo guy! Sat Nov 01 22:44:38 -0700 2008 4143364 14086 kare_raisu 4 4145161 This is great to here good tacos are hard to find in Temec. I wonder why they shunned North County and went straight to Temecula? Sun Nov 02 18:40:24 -0800 2008 4143644 183460 Masa Assassin 5 4146486 no clue - they whoulda made a killing in escondido! hope they do well Mon Nov 03 10:54:52 -0800 2008 4145161 14086 kare_raisu 6 4148819 So I actually had my best experience yet at El Gordo [#3 Ciudad Nacional] yesterday. Post El Agave Tequila and Mezcal tasting with a friend we went here to soak up [I had the intention of asking about the Temecula location]. I had the al pastor, tripa, and suadero. The suadero was very weak - it tasted just like stew meat. But damn, they finally put their taquero A game on for the al pastor and tripa! > Pastor - crispy, just greasy enough, and thank dios not drenched in the green sauce but pleasantly complimenting. >Tripa - finally chicharronesque like i like it! Roasty, gamey, great nutty salsa. So I asked 2 workers there about Temec - one told me that they are opening as soon as the permit goes thru - 22 November approx. The other pastor taquero - who is deeply cool and funny told me he is even moving there to work there. He even motioned the masa maiden over - who I assume is his girlfriend - and said shes going too! I told him the gabachos are going to go crazy for her tortillas and chile gueros up there! Tip your Taquero! Tue Nov 04 09:15:16 -0800 2008 4146486 14086 kare_raisu 1 4155046 Checked it out today K.R looks very close to completion. Whats crazy is they have a drive through this will be a first for Tacos El Gordo. This is a perfect location not far off the freeway and the closest competition is Del Taco ha ha. I wonder if their cuts will vary perhaps they will have Ojo like the Tijuana faction. Thu Nov 06 19:42:57 -0800 2008 4141885 183460 Masa Assassin 2 4165188 Hopefully they won't be overpriced compared to SD, like just about everything else in the tem/murr area. YUMM, can't wait for some good pastor and cabeza... Tue Nov 11 12:50:23 -0800 2008 4155046 239197 BoltsRUs 1 4243019 still not open - but a lot of progress Fri Dec 12 17:08:18 -0800 2008 4141885 14086 kare_raisu 1 4276607 Today was OPENING DAY! I saw the al pastor taquero from National city and he remembered me and my nom-de-guerre: "guero" :^) Happy to report - from the 4 tacos this place is LEGITIMATE and up to par with the South Bay ops. Same wonderful salsa on the tripitas and suadero. In fact, Ive decided this is my favorite salsa of SD. Al Pastor is $$$$$! Thinly crisp and spicy al pastor swaths nestled with its yang counterpoint of smooth cooling rich green sauce atop of the supple sweated maizey tortillas. Check it out if you are in the area or passing through - There is hope for TEMEC! Horario: 10am-12am Sun-Thur 10am-4am Fri-Sat Provecho! Sat Dec 27 16:51:46 -0800 2008 4141885 14086 kare_raisu 2 4277072 Thanks K.R Ive been checking the progress weekly glad to know they are finally open Sat Dec 27 22:23:11 -0800 2008 4276607 183460 Masa Assassin 2 4306309 Stopped by at 430 pm today place was deserted lights off???? Wed Jan 07 20:47:06 -0800 2009 4276607 183460 Masa Assassin 3 4307474 Thats strange because I was on my way up here monday night and I was hungry when I got to Winchester at 10pm and no lights either... Thu Jan 08 09:44:33 -0800 2009 4306309 14086 kare_raisu 2 4307435 I highly recommend their cabeza taco. IMHO it's their best. Thu Jan 08 09:33:17 -0800 2009 4276607 98222 wanker 1 4281261 I've been driving by expecting the sign to be lit as an indication that they're open. Last night on the way home from the Chargers game I saw it wasn't on yet, so I'm thinking they're not open yet. Glad you set it straight KR. May have to stop there on the way home tonight... Mon Dec 29 16:25:57 -0800 2008 4141885 239197 BoltsRUs 1 4473152 So i finally whent to tacos el gordo in temecula, tacos were pretty good. A few issues with the set up and the price of the tacos. The tortillas for the tacos are the small ones. They make their own tortillas there and they are good. The asada tacos only get one tortilla for $1.85. I think they are a little to expensive. I have had tacos from other places with 2 tortillas and they pack their meat. The other tacos get 2 tortillas but they dont put enough meat on them. All of their tacos are $1.85. Also, they dont have a variety of salsas which it is kinda of upsetting. Every mexican restaurant should have at least 3 different types of salsas. They dont have a salsa bar they just have radishes and limes.To the point good tacos but not worth the price. Wed Mar 04 11:13:44 -0800 2009 4141885 271701 grubbalot