Tijuana-style tacos at their best: adobada carved off the trompo, sesame-lime salsa, hand-pressed tortillas. A cash-and-carry counter institution with a location right on the Strip, open till 2am (4am Fri/Sat). Cheap, fast, and genuinely great. The move after a night out.
Key facts
| Hours | Sun 10:00am-2:00am Mon 10:00am-2:00am Tue 10:00am-2:00am Wed 10:00am-2:00am Thu 10:00am-2:00am Fri 10:00am-4:00am Sat 10:00am-4:00am |
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| Price | $ |
| Phone | (702) 331-1160 |
| Website | rebrand.ly |
| Nearest transit | RTC Deuce bus on Las Vegas Blvd stops near the Strip location; central Strip |
| Time needed | 30-45 minutes |
| Best time to go | Late night after bars, or off-peak to skip the order line |
| Last verified | July 15, 2026 |
Friend Score
8.1/10- Value9.0
- iconic7.0
- Freshness9.2
- excellence8.0
- Crowd level7.0
- Authenticity9.0
- Accessibility7.0
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a location on the Strip?
- Yes, at 3041 S Las Vegas Blvd, which is walkable from mid-Strip hotels. There are also locations on W Sunset Rd and in North Las Vegas if you're off the tourist corridor.
- Is it authentic Tijuana-style?
- Yes, it's a San Diego/Tijuana-born chain known for genuine TJ-style tacos, not a Tex-Mex imitation. The trompo-carved adobada and the salsas are the tells of the real thing.
- What should I order at Tacos El Gordo?
- The adobada (marinated pork off the vertical spit) is the signature, along with al pastor, carne asada, and adventurous options like suadero, lengua, and cabeza. Get a few different tacos on their fresh corn tortillas and hit the salsa bar.
- What are the hours?
- The Strip location runs 10am-2am most days and until 4am Friday and Saturday. Those late hours make it the classic post-bar or post-club stop.
- Is it good for a quick cheap meal?
- Ideal for it; tacos are a few dollars each, service is fast, and the quality punches way above the price. It's the best-value real food on the Strip, full stop.
- How does the ordering work?
- It's counter-style and can feel chaotic: you order at different stations depending on the meat, then grab salsas and toppings. Watch how the regulars do it, and don't be shy about jumping to the trompo (spit) station for adobada.
- Is it cash only?
- They generally take cards, but bringing some cash speeds things up and covers tips. It's inexpensive either way; a filling meal here costs a fraction of Strip restaurant prices.
- Will there be a line?
- Often, especially late on weekends, but it moves. Come off-peak (mid-afternoon) if you want to skip the crowd and take your time at the salsa bar.
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