El Gordo Mexican Food

After years of driving by this place on Convoy, I finally made the move to stop by and enjoy some food - and I am happy that I did! My first impression of this spot was how big and spacious the dining areas are both inside and outside. The décor gives classic Mexican American SoCal energy as everything is adorned with staple Mexican pinatas, colors, and cultural items - as a Mexican myself, I knew the food was going to hit simply based off the vibes.  My second impression was how much an expansive menu this place has. They have everything you could possibly think of when it comes to Mexican food - the best part is that they have pictures of everything on the menu. The combos, options, and prices were all solid. My third and final impression was on how tasty the food was! I ordered their two smaller quesabirria taco combo with rice and beans (around $17). The food came out quickly and HOT. The consume was flavorful, but I have had better consumes at other places. The tacos were bomb! Cheesy, saucy, gooey, crunchy, and dripping with consume. I do wish the birria itself also had just a bit more flavor, but the birria was still tasty. I heavily judge the quality of a Mexican restaurant's food by their beans and rice, and I am happy to report that they were both great. I will for sure be coming back to try more of their menu. I will have to try their drive-thru next time. Overall, I am happy to add this Mexican taco spot with a drive-thru to my rotation of places in San Diego. I have a feeling the rest of their menu will be just as yummy. 4/5!

A quantity over quality meal, so if thats what you're after then you'll probably like it more than I did.Pros: The prices per portion and hours are good. The drive thru was pretty fast. The pico was fresh.Cons: My main issue was the substance of the food. The meat - I got the carnitas and the beef tacos - was not great. Both tacos had some really fatty pieces, not a lot in terms of flavor, and so so much grease. The guacamole isn't the real fresh kind; it's watered down so it's more of a sauce and tastes more like a crema than actual guacamole. The crispy tortilla was shattered and either old or over cooked with how dry it was.

We decided to give this place a shot. The cashier was super nice and the overall vibe was like any other fast food restaurant.The food wasn't too bad, however, I did find what looked like strands of hair in the birria quesadilla that I had.

Stopped by El Gordo Mexican Food on our last day in San Diego and had a really positive experience on this first time visit. My husband and I ended up stopping by here because of the convenience of it being close to our hotel, but it ended up being one of our favorite meals during our trip. The staff we interacted were super friendly and efficient. The food was equally amazing. Our order consisted of a California Burrito and Shrimp Quesadilla. Both were generously packed with their respective proteins and fixings. Flavorful and filling, we were left so satisfied all around from our meal. Pricing definitely justified the product. Definitely a memorable meal during our trip.El Gordo Mexican Food was a hit. We would definitely return again the next time we're in the area.

Ordered from drive thru a simple bean and cheese burrito but I asked them to add fries inside the burrito. Order was paid for and they charge me an extra $1 for the fries but on receipt it said "extra pico". When I received the burrito from the drive thru window I double checked with the person that fries were added in the burrito and not pico. He said yes. Went home and lo and behold, no fries!!! Should be cutting into my burritos before leaving drive thru to make sure they did what I asked and paid for?!?!! See pics for the disappointment

My hubby and I have been to this location multiple times since we live close by and have been impressed every single time. It's a little mom and pop shop and the food and service here is always amazing. Most recently ordered a breakfast burrito and asked for it to be cut in half and it was huge! It has ham, bacon, sausage, eggs, potato, beans, and cheese and is super filling and delicious

I'm glad this is on Convoy. I don't think I've ever had something here that I didn't like. I really like the way they do their taquitos and the people at the drive thru window are always nice. That drive through window is really convenient. I should try eating in sometime.

Worth the drive. Considering that I'm Gordo, I had to visit El Gordo to get my grub on. First thing you'll notice is that their prices are hand written. This means if they took the time to do so, they'll take the time to make a killer meal! Couldn't decide on what to order but when I did, I was glad I did.The Birria Tacos Combo was it and was on point. The red sauce that is intended for dipping was so good I literally wanted to drink it when I was done.The meal was delicious and fresh.The woman who helped at the window was friendly. The place looked clean and I considered dining inside but didn't find parking. I'll be back for sure when passing by.

Came for a Cali burrito and for the price it's a great size. Cali contains pico but does not come with sour cream and guacamole. Has a self serve salsa bar and I would recommend the orange salsa.

Look at this massive Carne Asada burrito. ‍ It's so tiny and barely has any meat in it. It actually has barely anything in it. What a rip off. Pathetic excuse of a burrito. For $11 at that. You guys suck. I'm still hungry. Way to go !!!