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Gordo Taqueria
Category: Restaurants Mexican Mexican [Edit]
1239 9th Ave(between Lincoln Way & Irving St)
San Francisco, CA 94122
Neighborhood: Inner Sunset
(415) 566-6011
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 10 am - 10 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
385 reviews for Gordo Taqueria
Review Highlights
385 reviews in English
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Review from Kent T.
San Francisco, CA
1/26/2012 3 photos
3 star for the food - steak burrito is actually pretty good.
add a star for the price man:$5.45 - cheapest super burrito ever!
but bag of chips is extra cost. -
Review from Vince E.
12/21/2011
I've been on a mexican binge lately, and it's too bad that Gordo's does not cut it. $5.5 for a super burrito, it's affordable for being in the city, but I will let the El Pollo Loco guy say it best "it lacks FLAVOR"!
The Carnitas were well cooked, but tasted little more than braised meat. There was not enough spice or salsa in the burrito, so the whole thing was quite bland.
I was lured in by a smell in the air, but unfortunately was quite disappointed. -
Review from Arnold T.
12/7/2011
GORDO! not gordo...GORDO in caps! For the Spanish speaking novices that aren't in the know, "gordo" means fat. Is there a cruel joke behind this Gordo Taqueria aimed at me? Do they secretly know my weakness for burritos and mock me for it?
I was told Gordo's carnitas are their highlight. So that's what I ordered, a carnitas super burrito with black beans and a chicken burrito with pinto beans for Bun. At around ten bucks, you get generous portions of everything. From the rice and beans to the meat laced with guacamole and salsa, each bite was filled with every ingredient in the burrito.
The carnitas were on point of expectation, but only tipped barely over delicious scale. After sampling a bite of the chicken, I found it on the salty side. Compared between the two, the carnitas were definitely better. I'll have to try out their other meats with a special curiosity for the chili verde.
The obvious reason to come here is for a decently made burrito in mere seconds. At five bucks you can have enough for lunch and dinner at an affordable price. My personal preference still leans toward El Burrito Express on Taravel with a better tasting burrito and at around the same price.Listed in: O Burrito!
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Review from Mari S.
11/29/2011 2 Check-ins Here
This is THE place to get your Mexican on in Inner Sunset!
Ok, I have nothing but love for El Farolito down in the Mission. But my fellow Sunset residents: when you don't want to do the trek on BART to 24th & Mission, just come down to Gordo's!!!
I wish I knew about this place sooner. My BF took me here last week and I was impressed with the quality, selection, prices and location of Gordo's! Its super easy to find on 9th between Irving and Lincoln. (Right next to the Sunset Gym!)
Gordo's has what you need for your taco, burrito or enchilada fix!Listed in: Affordable Eateries in SF
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Review from Mike H.
Lakeside, San Francisco, CA
1/20/2012
Always good, often great, never bad. Need a burrito and you're in the inner sunset? Go here.
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Review from Angela Y.
11/2/2011
Definitely a good spot for your late-night-after-many-drinks noms. One of my friends absolutely loves loves loves Gordos and always talks about it. So I definitely had to try it, even though it's been claimed the Richmond location is better.
Decent service, went through super fast. I got a carnitas regular burrito, nothing extra. It's definitely on the better side of mexican food in nor cal but I wasn't all too impressed. The meat was juicy and pretty fresh (not sure about anything other than carnitas), it's on the greasy side. It lacked the full flavour and was a little on the bland side.
Decently sized portions, good price and good for a quick place to grab a bite. -
Review from Rita C.
Manhattan, NY
1/9/2012
They will fry the hell out of your corn tortilla. And you will weep with happiness.
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Review from Susan M.
San Francisco, CA
1/27/2012
Amazing. Boiled chicken is juicy, the carnitas is crispy and juicy too. Heaven. I take my burritos to go and walk over to the outdoor garden spot across Lincoln. Great place to enjoy your burrito.
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Review from Brian T.
San Francisco, CA
1/9/2012 1 Check-in Here
The burritos and tacos here are both pretty good. The meats are tasty and fresh and the price isn't bad either. Definitely on the heavier side but what do you expect from a burrito?
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Review from Casey U.
San Francisco, CA
11/15/2011
It would require powers of deduction as profound as Sherlock Holmes to be able to understand how a burrito with such great potential to be outstanding merely ends up completely average.
It could be said by a man more hyperbolic then myself that their cinnamon touched Chile Verde could be called some of the best saucy pig parts in the city (the sauce literally being drinkable). I love that their burritos are consistently warm, that a subtle subtle spiciness infuses every bite, that their cheese is always expertly melted, and that their pico de gallo enriches every bite with its magnificent flavor.
Yet, somehow, their burrito's consistently don't make the metaphorical cut. It may have something to do with the steamed tortillas (you get blank looks when you ask for grilled), merely serviceable beans, bland guacamole and anonymous rice, but these flaws alone don't explain how underwhelming and often unfulfilling the burritos Gordo produces.
It seems to often be the case in the world of Mission Burritos that the whole is greater then the sum of the parts. In this case, the opposite is true, and I simply cannot understand how that is possible. -
Review from Saunders C.
San Francisco, CA
10/12/2011
Gordo, you tricky bastard. I ordered the super burrito, thinking that it came with the guac and sour cream, but in fact the super burrito is just a bigger version of the burrito and the sour cream and guacamole are extra! Khaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan!!!
Alright, so for about $6, this is still a pretty great burrito. They pretty much only have burritos, tacos, and quesadillas, so it's not exactly a wildly exciting menu. The meat options are pretty standard, but the size is pretty large. The burrito was good, but a little messy due to the very loose wrapping job they do. I like it when they stretch the hell out of that tortilla and make a tight cylinder out of that burrito. The grilled chicken was good, and the balance of beans, rice, meat, and sauces weren't out of whack.
So a few gripes. I asked for black beans and boiled chicken. He gave me grilled chicken (which I was ok with), and was going to put in pinto beans if I hadn't caught him. Dude, I just told you my order like 3 seconds ago. Plus, you pay for the burrito, all you get is the burrito. Chips and salsa are extra. Extra! That's just straight up nickel and diming you. At least there's a soda fountain so you get refills on your soda.
In this area, you could probably do worse for a burrito. -
Review from Ryan A.
San Francisco, CA
11/12/2011
The food is always decent here, but the people that work there seem like they absolutely hate their jobs and everyone who walks into the store. Especially the burrito makers. It wouldn't shock me too much to to see one of them stab me in the face (it might a little).
I don't need nurturing, and I appreciate the "Get in, get out" mentality at a place that supposed to be fast, but the guys that put the food together are borderline mean.
It's not enough to keep me away, though. Still, I would absolutely love this place if there were a little love in the food. -
Review from Michelle Z.
San Francisco, CA
10/5/2011
This place has been a staple of my Mexican eating diet since I was a kid. With their varying locations it was always easy to get your burrito on in 10 minutes or less (9th Ave just happens to be my local Gorods).
The meat is fresh and cooked right there on the spot and sometimes right in front of you. My favorite being the grilled chicken. It always has a great char to it but yet remains juicy. Black beans are my go to bean. Their guacamole is just right and offsets all the spicy sauce I just love to add in. I love that they have different types of tortillas- varying from corn, wheat, and tomato!
They do have other items on the menu but believe it or not I never have ventured out since the burritos are just great!
The guys behind the counter are always friendly and even if there is a line it usually moves really fast. Prices havent changed in ages or at least it seems that way. Burrito, 1/2 pint of guac, chips, and a drink allllll for about $10. YOU CANNOT BEAT THAT! -
Review from Al G.
Daly City, CA
12/23/2011
They Have the best Burrito in a cheap affordable price and their salsa for the chips, the flavor has improved too and their soda fountain is always fresh not like other's there is no bubbles into it...
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Review from Peter L.
San Francisco, CA
10/19/2011
Excellent spot when we're at Golden Gate Park.
Burritos are excellent. We had a chicken and all meat super burrito for $13. Guacamole and sour cream are extra tho. -
Review from scotty t.
Walnut Creek, CA
10/4/2011
I have to tell you there are 2 spots I go to mainly between 9th ave and haight street. The first place being Gordo ,the second being Zona Rosa(delicious spot but Im no longer a fan,I may review it)
Anyways, The burittos and the chicken plates are simply the best. A lil sloppy at times, but excellent. I get the half grilled chicken/half steak. D F'n Licious. The atmosphere is pretty laid back, and the staff is friendly. Pricing is affordable , I think they charged me for the chips however,lol.... I suggest anyone looking for good Taqueria in the area give them a shot. I would give them 5 stars but want to reserve that for outta this world reviews...... Cheers -
Review from Patrick C.
San Francisco, CA
8/23/2011 1 Check-in Here
I come to Gordo's and all of their other Gordo restaurants for one thing and one thing only...their flour quesadilla!! I swear it is one of thee best I have ever tried and will keep coming back and get my next of kins to come back for this item ONLY! They fry it a bit on the grill with excess oil that makes the flour tortilla nice and crispy...so crispy it gets flakey with cheese melted right in there. Their burritos??...their tacos??...blaaaah...nothing to rave about...way many better places in the Mission for those items.
What to order?? Flour quesadilla w/ carne asada...salsa, guacamole, sour cream and hot sauce...THEE BEST...try it...MUST TRY!! -
Review from Ken L.
11/13/2011 1 Check-in Here
A-OK is right about right. The food is okay for a burrito place, but there are better options. And ironically, the food at this place is made by a bunch of dudes behind the counter that as mentioned elsewhere are not the friendliest. Ironic because, very near here is a burrito place where there's a bunch of women behind the counter and I definitely feel the love a whole lot more when I'm there. Just saying. Do you want your food served with lover or attitude? Like water for chocolate.
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Review from Glady L.
San Jose, CA
9/4/2011
"Yo quiero Taco Gordo. Tal vez."
Nice, clean taqueria, a block from GGP. Good place to take super-hungry kids after a long day of activities. Standard fare, okay prices. Tacos and quesadillas are drippy, but flavorful. Burrito was a little dry with all the rice. (In fairness, rice was double-ordered since husband is banned from beans. ;) Can get really busy right at 6pm. Bathroom was clean.
We'd come back if we're in the area again because we know it's there. Although with so many other places to try in The Sunset, it might not be for a long time. -
Review from Peter F.
Oakland, CA
8/8/2011
Just fucking yummy. I know that people poo poo this place, but really it's kinda awesome. Huge burritos that always make me feel pleasantly fat afterwards.
In the grand hierarchy of bay area burritos, the burrito pyramid if you will, Gordo's is perched perilously close to the top. -
Review from Sunny N.
Irvine, CA
7/1/2011
I absolutely LOVE the burritos at this place. They have really nice portions and are absolutely delicious. My only complaint is that the employees do
not speak English very well, and I have to constantly ask them to repeat
themselves. The burritos could also be a little spicier, but I say that with almost every food I eat (I am a pepper addict). This is definitely one of my go-to places to get a burrito. -
Review from Julie T.
South San Francisco, CA
9/21/2011
The best grilled chicken at a taqueria and they have spinach tortillas! So few places have that option. All the ingredients are good and fresh. I highly recommend this place if you are looking for a good burrito in San Francisco. Don't hesitate based on other reviews, JUST GO.
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Review from Andy S.
10/22/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Gordo's is a better than average burrito chain, but to unlock the magic you must order their carnitas. The chewy perfection of their carnitas ranks amongst the top in the bay area. All of their meats and selections are tasty, but this is the top choice. Prices are very cheap, and you will never be dissatisfied with the value you are getting. Gordo's has been a part of my Mexican fast-food rotation for years and it will continue to be so for a while. Ranks neck-in-neck with El Faro / El Farolito, La Canasta, Nick's Cripsy tacos, and a tick behind Papalote.
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Review from Lauren L.
San Francisco, CA
7/26/2011 4 Check-ins Here
Ahhh, Gordo's. A lot of reviews have said that it's just middle of the road stuff but they're grilled chicken burrito never fails to disappoint me. Always with sour cream, cheese and black beans, NOM NOM NOM!
Also it's right by the park so why not have a little burrito picnic here and again? :) -
Review from Shawn B.
San Francisco, CA
8/2/2011
I have gone to this place twice in an attempt to find out why
This place has such a good reputation. I don't know why. Their
Super burrito isn't bad, but it isn't anything great. The prices are decent.
Oh, it is easy to get to and the food is ready quick. But I will probably
Keep going to my local place as they are better, if more expensive. -
Review from Brent R.
Berkeley, CA
8/24/2011
A few years ago my roommate told me to try this place, claiming that it was one of the best. I denied, but after some persuasion I tried it. And yes he was right, one point for roommate zero for me.
I ordered a regular bean and cheese burrito, yet it was no regular bean and cheese; that thing was massive. It was chock full of beans, rice, cheese and salsa. I tried finishing it in one sitting but half way through it I had to stand up and do some stretches before I continued (okay, maybe that's an exaggeration). I have to admit, it's not the best burrito but it is pretty authentic. If you're looking for a massive traditional style burrito then I recommend Gordos. Just remember to wear your fat pants, cause your belly will stretch! -
Review from Coco N.
San Francisco, CA
7/14/2011 1 Check-in Here
$5 super burritos? You can't go wrong. The meat is all fully cooked and not dried out, could use a little more spice to it. Staff is always very nice (been coming for about 5 years), but that may be because they've seen me since I was a teenager.
Quesadillas are delic, tacos are super filled up and worth the $$$. Always make it a point to stop by and grab a burrito when I visit the city. -
Review from Christy L.
San Francisco, CA
11/10/2011
I got a regular chicken and black bean burrito. It was ok- slightly better than Moe's Southwest Grill. The prices are good- so maybe at some point I would eat here again, but with so many other fantastic choices- probably not.
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Review from Bennett W.
San Francisco, CA
10/10/2011
I absolutely enjoy eating Mexican food. I remember seeing this Taqueria here on this quite a while. But I finally came in here today, I ordered the regular size bean and cheese burrito with rice and a coke. The total for both item came to $6 and it such a great way to satisfy that craving for Mexican food. I enjoy the food so much that I'm so going to come here again next time!
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Review from Lana K.
Pacifica, CA
3/3/2011
I absolutely love Gordo's. I always go to the one on Geary but this one is closest to work.
I got a regular burrito with everything on it except for hot sauce. It was soo good and the worst part is I couldn't eat it at work because it was so busy, it was staring me in the face like EAT ME.
It's a great place to get a quick burrito and they're probably not as a good as the food in the Mission but if you're in the area you should try it. :) -
Review from Nelson S.
San Francisco, CA
3/20/2011
Ew. I prefer Taco Bell over this crap any day. And I am in no way a fan of Taco Bell(or the inevitable tummy ache you get after eating it). Mexican food is easily in my top 3 favorite foods, and I will usually settle just to get my fix, but I just cant bring myself to come back to this place.
Weirdest thing is, the gf loves it! 2 stars for making her happy. -
Review from Kiristen R.
San Francisco, CA
2/11/2011
I'm sorry but this place is not awesome. I'm not the biggest fan of Mexican food; I like it but its not the first thing that I'll pick to eat - so I really need it to be awesome. Had a burrito, it was not juicy, uber tasty or anything special. Guac was good but overall, nope, nope, not amazed. I wish that we had gone to Nick's Crispy Tacos instead. Husband loves Mexican food and thought that it was really good, so maybe that means something. I dunno.
I'm not going back unless someone forces me to. -
Review from Payal B.
San Francisco, CA
5/4/2011
After exploring the deYoung museum and Conservatory of Flowers on a free Tuesday in GGP, my stomach was grumbling. For a quick fix i entered this place.
Ordered a regular burrito with chicken, pinto bean, rice, salsa, with added sour cream n guacamole. It was $5, pretty cheap! The portion was good. As i was so hungry i immediately dug into the entire burrito. Ended up overeating, but was completely satisfied. No frills, excellent value, fast service. -
Review from Casey D.
San Francisco, CA
12/19/2010
Gordo's is just darn good, plain and simple. I normally have a burrito or a quesadilla (which are crispy and delicious every time).
I think of Gordo's to be a sort of all-around-yummyness - they don't really specialize in one particular arena of deliciousness (i.e. the tacos and carnitas at La Taqueria etc.) but rather they just have all the bases of a Taqueria covered. All their proteins are good (carne asada, grilled chicken, chile verde & carnitas) and they're always willing to specialize your order for your liking.
Gordo's is bomb. You should try it. But because there are so many taquerias in SF (and California in general) just keep in mind that Mexican food in the end always comes down to personal preferences so who knows what the next person will think. -
Review from Pia V.
10/15/2010 6 Check-ins Here
I love Gordo's, and especially their burritos. The filling is always fresh, and they always give more then enough. They even have healthier options, which what my boyfriend loves. I must admit that I at first I felt like it tasted a little different. But once we had it a 2nd and a 3rd time I fell more and more in love.
This location is probably the one that is the HARDEST to find parking at, not to mention that I've experienced much slower service here. It gets pretty packed, but I'm sure it's because of its location. -
Review from Eran G.
Sonoma, CA
9/24/2011 1 Check-in Here
Right size. Right price. Right taste.
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Review from Darren B.
San Francisco, CA
4/1/2011
Burrito review....There's probably well over 250 taqueria's in the city, but there are a few that have stood out...Gordo's is definitely the college burrito joint and for the inner sunset, this is about as authentic and good tasting as it gets in this hood. (You just can't beat the mission...) For me, it's the slight bbq char flavor on the grilled chicken/steak along with the soft tortilla. The rice is meh, but the salsa makes up for it...if there's no line, you can be out of there in 60 seconds for a to go order.
Vamanos!! -
Review from Angela A.
San Francisco, CA
9/23/2011
Always clean, always gets your order right. This is a mission-syle burrito joint in the inner sunset. If you don't like the seating, take your to-go burrito to eat in the park, or around the corner at The Little Shamrock.
The only gotcha is they close at 10 sharp. Do not be late! -
Review from Becky B.
San Francisco, CA
9/8/2011
gordo's is an essential part of the richmond. they are not the best burrito/quesidilla I've ever had but they sure are still pretty damn good. better than lots of places i've tried in the mission. carnitas burrito is the best. the regular burritos are massive. the super burritos are good for two meals or a hefty appetite.
also, gordos is dirt cheap. and fresh and delicious. i feel better about my life knowing i'm within a few blocks of a good burrito. even in the richmond. thank you, gordos. -
Review from Helen L.
San Francisco, CA
8/23/2011
We ordered two super burritos and wow they were really quite heavy burritos. My bf didn't like his saying it was too bland for him. I agree that my super burrito which I ordered with guacamole and sour cream (extra cost) was not overly flavorful. But that's ok because I get tired of overly flavored burritos. I thought the carnitas itself was flavorful. I found the overall blandness welcoming and satisfying and for just under $5 I thought it was a good deal.
