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Orange County - Taqueria El Gordito restaurant
6.3

Taqueria El Gordito

  • Orange County
  • $$
  • Street
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    awful
  • Perks
    great

Food: Gifted portions, mixed taste

The Carne Asada Street Tacos, Big Taco, and Taco Platters are generously proportioned and brought to life with fresh ingredients. However, the overall tasting experience may oscillate between delicious and unremarkable moments of blandness. The simplicity of the menu doesn't hamper the offerings but actually complements the fair pricing and good food served.

  • Great Value

    Great taste, reasonable prices, and friendly service frequently highlighted.

  • Okay Taste

    Commonly described as good food with some instances of blandness.

Top 3 dishes at Taqueria El Gordito

  1. 1

    Carne Asada Street Tacos 🏆

    Carne asada is tender, flavorful, and generously portioned in tacos.

    Carne Asada Street Tacos dish
  2. 2

    Big Taco

    Big taco is huge, generously filled, and serves as great value.

    Big Taco dish
  3. 3

    Taco Platters

    Taco platters are very filling, great value, and generously portioned.

    Taco Platters dish

Vibe: Displeasing blare and decay

The ambiance of Taqueria El Gordito is a mélange of deafening music and deteriorating décor that somehow succeeds in the formidable task of sobering down the anticipation. The vibe of the place isn't exactly your picture-perfect date night spot; it is more suitable for dining solo or duo.

  • Bad For Dates

    Ambiance loud with music, not conducive to romantic date night atmosphere.

Perks: Inviting service, troubled parking

Despite the space-related woes of limited seating and problematic parking, the restaurant makes up with its exceptionally friendly and attentive service. Even if the outdoor seating turns out more crowded than you'd prefer, the service from the staff keeps the experience from going downhill.

  • Great Service

    Staff repeatedly praised for being friendly, attentive, and providing great service.

  • Bad Outdoor

    Outdoor seating can be too crowded, detracting from overall dining experience.