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Gordo Taqueria is located in California. Locals say the restaurant serves genuine Mexican dishes.
4.0 of 5 stars.
Personally, I think that Gordo's "hands down" has the best Mexican food on the planet! This is no exaggeration, being of Latino decent and trying hundreds of Mexican restaurants throughout California...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would have to say Gordos is the best Mexican restaurant in the area. I love their gordo plate. Well priced and huge portion. Their spicy salsa is also super tasty, grill chicken is great, and...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place used to be great. I have known Gordo in Albany for the past few years. However, these days the customer serivce is very poor. The staff shows some type of attitude and have very low...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
GOOD MEXICAN FOOD, LIMITED MENUGordo's is a quick and inexpensive place to eat. The menu is limited to tacos, burritos, and quesadillas. I think their burritos are nothing special and their...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for a late lunch today. I had placed a phone order - 1 steak & 1 chicken burrito. They gave us 2 steak burritos instead. I went back inside to exchange the burrito & the guy gave me some...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You know a taco place is good when it goes on your calender as a weekly event. The Carnitas quesadilla with guoc and sourcream is just to die for. We have eaten there so many times, and it has always...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best burrito in the upper east bay because:they make them big,the guacamole is superb (better than most places),the chicken is tasty,and they are cheap. Don't expect anything fancy (like lettuce) in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up in Albany and Gordos used to be one of my favorite places to go for lunch.. and after a while of eating there too often I got sick of it and found it to be really plain and nothing specialI...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's always a good sign to see a line of people outside the door of any restaurant. Granted, this taqueria is a little small and the service is slow, it must mean something that hungry people are...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Looks just like any other taqueria, and when the guy was scopping the beans rice and meat on there, it didn't really look any much different either. But I was really surprised as to how good it was....
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The line was out the door when we arrived, obviously a good sign. Great food, great service, great prices. My new Mexican food spot for sure.
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoy going to Gordo's Taqreria although the line can be out the door at lunchtime during the weekends. Because it is close to home, and I can get a burrito asap and then take it with me, I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YEAH, hands down man, my mexican brothas, you guys can cook. Mexican food has always been my favorite food, well i live in san diego and why not. but up in the bay where i grew up, mexican food isnt...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. This place is an intense public health nightmare. I am fascinated that it gets an average of four stars. Anyone ever eat in the Mission?The food was not awful, but there was absolutely nothing...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Calling all Guac-aholics! The customer service at this kiosk-type place is profoundly indifferent to mildly rude.And while it MAY truly be a "real" Mexican food place, it serves NO, that's NADA...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going here for 15 yrs, my all time favorite burrito place. Gotta get my gordo's fix at least a couple times a month. Very consistent burritos, they are always fabulous. I LOVE their rice, I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up eating here. I have never had a better burrito! everything on the menu is good, but the burrito's are AMAZING!
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think my bf and I do take-out at Gordo's about 2x month. They never disappoint. I get the same: Chicken burrito, no cheese, black beans and medium salsa. Always good. My only negative comment...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Gordo's and miss it terribly after moving out of the area. Today I was lucky to make a return visit. The crispy tacos are superb, simple carnitas with delicious homemade salsa and hot sauce,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gordo's is our staple. We were going for a nice restaurant for our anniversary, but the day was more difficult than either of us had planned. Exhausted, we cancelled our reservations. Our kitchen was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
my BF: hi, ill have the carne asada super burritobehind the counter: (with a heavy spanish accent) ok, carne asada, anything else?BF: (couldnt hear the man) sorry, what'd you say?behind the counter:...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! Guac and sour cream is a must with their super burritos. Yeah, there is a small extra charge, but don't be stingy with your bus fare, people! Walk home if you have to.
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am completely biased when it comes to this place. I grew up eating their food (probably at least once a month from preschool through high school) and I believe that Gordos can do no wrong. I love...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not quite sure what the hype is all about for this place. Yes, the burritos are huge, but that doesn't mean anything if the rice, beans, and meat are to salty. I guess they don't call this place...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
As a Mexican you are guaranteed to, at some point in your life, be called fat in some form of the word. Not only do you get called some kind of derision of chunky it's always done "con carino y...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Why do they hate to give you salsa here? It's kind of weird.
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
a mecca for AHS victims young and old.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Super Boiled Chicken Burrito is the BEST!!! I lived on them through high school. The best part if the juicy goodness at the end of the burrito. It is heavenly! Wish I could have one now!SIDE NOTE:...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've never had a better burrito. It does feel alittle like your dealing with a mexican version of the soup nazi when you order here, but the burrito's are SO worth it. I wish I could find a burrito...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ate lunch here with the hubs and baby. must say, their carnitas is quite salty. the hubby was not impressed with his steak burrito either... but the boy seemed to love both. =)the man who assembled...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whoever said that "cleanliness was next to Godliness" WAS DEAD WRONG!!After 6 years in Southern California, I have still yet to find a better burrito.The employees can talk shit about me in spanish...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I Yelped for Gordo Taqueria while in search of burritos to purchase for a company lunch on Friday.With over 30 carnitas, pollo asado, and beef burritos, each employee was blissfully content as they...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When they're good they're really good. When they're not, blech. Hard to tell what it's going to be from night to night. Staff is alternately rude and ridiculing. Don't bother making custom requests,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always get:Super burrito with JUST rice, cheese, and guacamole. No beans, no meat. Something about their rice and cheese- it's just SO good! .... and a large soda- their fountain sodas are really...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to the SF locations of this place and I was def. more impressed there. The supreme carne asada I got was alright, but def. nothing to scream about. Price was alright, again, no big...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I ordered a super burrito with carnitas to go. Flavor = dull, bland, nothing special.Texture = the burnt parts of the meat were to hard to chew, I had to spit.Value = ok for the price, but isn't...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Gordo's can be 1-5 stars on any given night. Depends who makes the burritos ( the younger guys just can't hang with the vetrans )If you get carnitas it has to be chopped, otherwise stick with polla...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty darn good take-out mexican. their specialty is pumping out burritos for the lunch & dinner crowds. They're a little skimpy on the meat (order the all meat if you like carne), but beans & rice...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'd like to write some semi-coherent, endearing story about Gordo's, I really would. But all that needs to be said is "carnitas" In fact, I wrote a carnitas song. Goes something like this:(set to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food: Five StarsService: Zero StarsIf you're like me and you have a craving for these burritos hard-wired into your brain, then you're more than willing to deal with a rude and unfriendly staff for a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Had to re-review, since they changed owners. Sad, there's a big, noticeable drop in both food quality, service and friendliness. Burritos cold, shoved across the counter at us as if we're...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Possible food poisoning alert. I was nauseous, shaking and with a headache the night I ate here. Whether it was stress related or food poisoning, I'm not sure. The burrito was still pretty bad.Burrito...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up with this place and it has yet to disappoint me. Not authentic, but good food and worth the price.
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmmmm...... Yeah, you really can't go wrong with Gordos. My second favorite taqueria (not counting taco trucks) after Farolito. Simple, good, greasy food.
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gordos, Gordos, Gordos! Where have you been all my life. I've been going here for a few years now, but decided to write a review. 2 words...BEST BURRITOS. Grilled chicken, Chile Verde off the hook....
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was my definition of a good burrito for years!
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
**Update as of January 12, 2009 - I went in with my housemate to order one of the $5 plates of carnitas. One of the guys used a knife to tighten a screw on the prep board and then almost used the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME!!! i prefer the plates, which are basically deconstructed burritos, but it feels like you get a lot more food. cheap, too. AWESOME PLACE
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ah, the memories! This was the ED lunch hang-out in high school.
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I'll admit it. I got my heart broken by a Mexican guy and actually avoided Mexican restaurants for a while because of bad memories. Immature and sophomoric? Perhaps. Necessary for a time? I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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The burritos here are enormous. I mean really big. So definitely come hungry or at least be prepared to take some home and have leftovers. It is really crowded.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Any place that can get my mom and dad to eat there on a regular basis has gotta be rocking! Yeah the place is run by men who swear just alittle too much, but they let you gringos practice whenever...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I come back to this place without fail when I want Mexican comfort food; their burritos taste like home to me because I grew up near the place. This is not the best or most authentic mexican food...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for burrito in the East Bay. I love their grill chicken. Foods are fresh. The only reason I didn't give them 5 stars is because the people behind the counter can be a little bit rude....
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best burrito in the East Bay. Better, bigger, and cheaper than Cactus Taqueria nearby and better than any taqueria I've been to in the East Bay. Gordo is comparable to the famous "La Taqueria"...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best burrito in the East Bay...it's bigger than your head, the beans are yummy, and the meat is perfectly cooked..a north berkeley gem..this is one of those places that I would cry for if it ever...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Deserving of the award: "Best place for your spanish speaking kids to hear men use the word chinga or a derevation there of" I swear, (okay not as much as I used to) and when I came here afterwork...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just as good as the one on Clement street. Google helped me find this location 3 mins off the 580 freeway when I was driving up to the bay. This is a bigger restaurant with ~8 tables and a bunch of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is pardon the expression "Berkeley-rized" Mexican. Having experience taco trucks patronized by the "locals" from LA to SF, and spoiled by Mexicatessens in SSF, this place serves burritos barely...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
CHICKEN QUESADILLA AMAZINGLY GOOD.all that fried, artery clog goodies make it sooooo delicious.
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've decided to add a star to my previous review, upon re-trying this local spot. The burritos really aren't that bad, and the boiled chicken is at least average, if not above average in flavor and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy shit; i just read on wikipedia that Boca and Anna's (boston) are owned by relatives!this place fed me many afternoons and evenings in my k-12 years.
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going here since I was a little kid and I have to say after 14 years we are still bffs. How can you complain when you can get a huge super burrito for under $5?? They haven't changed one...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This Gordo and I go way, waaay back. They were my introduction to Mexican food that wasn't Taco Bell back when I was in middle school, and I've been hooked since!My favorite things about Gordo:...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here once. Carnitas Tacos Dorados. Delicious.I have driven past it ten times during lunch hours (11:30-1:30) over the past 8 years. My intention was to eat there but the line is always out the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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This is a Berkeley classic. It has a great social atmosphere. It is a social capital building. I always run into someone I know there. Everyone must visit.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Upside:-Meat and more meat (carnitas is decent, chicken likewise).Middle of the road:-Beans and rice are so-so and they do pile it on.-"Okay" prices but a super burrito with the works (guacamole and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I moved here from the famous burrito alley in San Mateo a few weeks ago and was looking for some good, dirty mexican hole-in-the-wall to scarf on some legit tacos, etc. I was somewhat disappointed...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
* 3.5 Stars *Back in the day, I used to frequent Gordo's in SF near Lincoln Way. Really delicious and ginormous burritos. So of course when we moved here, I was excited to know that there was a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My two visits to Gordo Taqueria are spaced five years apart; but I'm happy to say that nothing about this place has changed. The line is still long, the trash cans overflow, and you walk out of there...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My order: Regular carnitas with just a wee bit of hot sauce. I've never wavered from this order (after downgrading from the superior burrito, which adds cheese on a bigger tortilla - too much food...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like gordos when I'm in the mood for a "fast food" type of meal. It feels more authenically mexican instead of "white-washed" mexican food. But to be completely honest, I think I like the fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the h8 on Gordo's is weird. I personally dont care if my burrito guy speaks english; i dont care if the place is a bit dirty; dont care if the cooks/servers are talking shit in another language; and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I had to have a burrito before I died, it would be from Gordo's and the order would go something like this:"1 Super boiled chicken burrito with sour cream, guacamole, and hot sauce, and can I have...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Today I went to Gordo's Taqueria for the first time. I went with my younger brother and met our godsister there (she's a frequent customer).Ordered a super burrito with carnitas and black beans, and i...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have gotten 2 different types of burritos here. 1. a chicken, black bean, spinach tortilla and 2. a regular chicken burrito with refried beans. Both times were good times and the food tasted...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I used to go here when in the mood for a burrito. We'd call in the order and then walk over and pick it up. They almost always messed up the order (usually 2 burritos with guacamole and or sour...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If you like your burritos dry and LOADED with beans and rice, this is the place for you! But if you're like me, you'll hate this place. Why would anyone pay $6-7 for a tortilla wrapped in pinto beans...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Apparently I have a rule that I must live close to a Gordo's and as I move I must move closer. I previously lived on 6th and Irving a scant 3 blocks from 9th Ave Gordo's. Currently I'm a block and a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been in search of good Mexican food after moving up here from socal, but I've been sorely disappointed at what the Bay Area has to offer. Everything was served in a pool of grease. The tacos and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Why is there a shortage of good cheap burritos in Albany?This place is alright ... I will only come here again if I'm seriously craving a burrito and already have my own supply of extra salsa.Likes: -...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to Gordo's on Solano to get a quick meal ever since I was a little girl. I order the Gordo plate with boiled chicken, black beans, and rice. Simple, cheap, and healthy. TIP: Try to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food mostly the same as College Ave. location. Usually, this location is less crowded and easier to sit in. But the service here is less friendly than College Ave. But Gordo's is all about good food...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The one consistency here is RUDE service.If you don't speak Spanish, they seem to pretend they don't understand English. They seem to think it's a funny game when you have to repeat your order over...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have grown up with Gordo's and have never been disappointed. It's simple, cheap, fast and good. Sometimes you just want a simple burrito with no frills. Not a place to eat-in---but great for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best place for CHEAP Mexican food in the Berkeley & Albany area. You can easily grab dinner for two for around $10. Try a burrito with the al pastor meat, it's so delicious!!
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was my all time favorite place before I went to college. I was a little intimidated when I walked in the first couple of times, because the service wasn't all that friendly and they asked a lot...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Gordo's is popular because it is an ongoing trend for Berkeley people who have never eaten Mexican food outside the Berkeley borders. Kids and teenagers think its cool because people stand outside of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite burrito joints in Berkeley/Albany. I like the Carne Asada in burritos, crispy tacos, quesadillas or just a plate of it with rice n beans. Much better than Cactus but not...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the Bomb! I ate here after 9pm coming home from a Warriors Game couple of weeks back. I had one of the biggest freaking burritos that i seen a taqueria make it in a very long time!It was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent foodExcellent priceBe prepared to wait in line, be prepared to look for parking.NEVER ORDER OVER THE PHONE. you will get a fucked up order.Once you get that out the way. Gordos is a really...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Me gusta Gordo mucho! Naysayers, go back to Taco Bell!Gordo serves up super fast, hot, thick, affordiable and yummy burritos, tacos and quesadillas. My girlfriend is amazed by their tacos, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pros: Grilled chicken rice BurritoSize of burrito
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I usually go for the down home taquerias since I grew up in the mission, but even the down home charm won't make up for gordo's lack of customer service and way overrated food. I gave this place a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
When I first ate at Gordo, I'd just moved back to the Bay Area and every burrito tasted incredible. But now, after many taqueria visits, I've gotten spoiled on stupendous burritos elsewhere. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To start it off this is not your yuppie burrito place. If you demand seats with backs, to be able to sit with more than 3 other people, hundreds of filling options, vegetarian friendly food, and a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is an institution.It is awesome.Yes there is a long line... and I wait in it because it is that good.Yes the workers lack small talk... their work is long, hot, and tedious.Give 'em a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Aside from the obvious amazing taco trucks in Oakland, this is hands down the best burrito place in the East Bay. The meat is freshly grilled to perfection and perfectly seasoned. The salsa is spicy,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a little overrated. The meat burritos are way too salty. They are never really good at special requests, so make sure they make your burrito the way you ask. I always ask for no beans,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Most of the other things here are too greasy but their burritos are delicious. Not the best burrito I've had, but damn good nonetheless
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I will never go there again! The staff are very rude. They talk shit to you in spanish. I know that becouse hispanic friends cought them doing it. Good food but a very rude staff.
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not exactly the best burrito I've had, but it is pretty fresh, tasty, and a good value. This is a pretty small place with limited seating, so either be ready for enjoying your meal with a line right...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
mmmm...gordo...burrito...I had one on Saturday night -- super beans and rice (no cheese), tomatoes, sour cream and extra hot sauce -- i haven't stopped thinking about it since. So damn good. Get one...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Mexican in the neighborhood. I MISS YOU, GORDO'S!!! Portions are huge but so good you can't stop eating. Gets really busy at lunchtime so plan accordingly.
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Five stars for the quality (and quantity!) given the price. Although I wish I could be more adventurous, I default to my "super grilled chicken, everything (rice, pinto beans, tomatoes, hot sauce),...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very cheap, quick, and easy. The food is reasonably good and there are some healthy options.
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gordo Taqueria on Solano makes my favorite burrito in the Bay Area. Key reasons why I like their burrito's so much: They don't put lettuce in the burrito! They steam the tortilla and melt the cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best tacos I have ever had. I was a little disappointed when I came here because they ran out of carnitas. And I was not the only one either, almost everyone there was asking for the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh how I miss Gordo's. Greasy good, Gordo's. Gordo's has been another institution for years and though the prices creep up slightly each year, it is still one of the cheapest eats you will find for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been thinking about reviewing Gordo's since Tia L. reviewed the one in SF. Daughter's review this morning sealed it! This was one of our semi regular takeout places when we were working. We'd...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
A quick review in 3 sentences...I haven't eaten here in years.I haven't eaten here in years because every time I ate here I felt sick to my stomach.My husband, my sister and several friends LOVE their...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ALL TIME FAVORITE!!!BEST PLACE EVER, especially on SOLANO, or wherever else it is located.Food is full of great flavor, and the price is CHEAP!!!!!Viva Gordo's!
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After my venture to Zand's I'm quick to notice the long line at Gordo's. I thought it wouldn't hurt to try something new. Well, not much excitement here. I ordered a super burrito con chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There is something about Gordo's that I love...Consistency.They are efficient, get you in and get you out. The guys behind the counter always seem grumpy, but I can't blame them. They have to deal...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
No (Adjective): it means the same thing in English as it does in Spanish; So why the hell are you going ask "Pinto Beans?" if you're going to put them in there anyway?! No comprende...Anyyyway, the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gordo's burritos = fiesta in my mouth. I grew up on these in high school, which was an open campus. On any given weekday, you'd find half of my high school lined up for the yumminess that is Gordo's....
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gordo Taqueria has great burritos, and the staff makes each one quickly. However, the amount of things that they put on differs each time.Their super grilled chicken burrito is my favorite, and when...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up in San Diego so I am used to Tijuana street tacos and 24 hour drive thru Mexican places (most of them NOT called taquerias) where you can get a burrito almost as big as your forearm for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Me: Hmm, what's on Solano and open this late?Anna: Well, there's an Indian place right next to Five Star. It's... okay.Me: High praise!Anna: Um, well you're looking for fast, and that place is really...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i've been coming to this taqueria for over 15 years and they still make cheap, no fuss tacos and burritos. i don't know what kind of cheese they use but it is soooo good...ooey gooey melty cheesy...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Some of the best Mexican food you'll get in the east bay... Lines out the door during lunch and dinner but well worth the wait.. Everything is good... but I always get the super chicken burrito...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
GORDOS makes me gordo...... but NOT poor! Where else in town can you get a burrito for 3.59? Its ridic'.AND they melt the cheese on the tortilla in one of those cool machines, BEFORE they assemble the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Slightly above average burritos, although that's relative to the disappointing quality of Mexican food around the UC Berkeley campus/Downtown Berkeley. Gordo Taqueria gets -1 star mainly because their...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very good burritos (and big portions) in a nice no-frills atmosphere. But prepare for long lines at times, which get worse when the call-in folks go to the front of the line to get their food. Quite...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite burrito place! If I want Mexican Cuisine I'll go to a restaurant but when I want a damn good burrito that fills my belly I go here. I recommend phoning in your order so you can avoid the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
carnitas burrito. YumAnd, the bean and cheese taco may be the best find for under $5...Love it!
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good burritos but is it just me or do they simply punch in random numbers at the register??
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap, fast, and awesome Mexican food, especially the burritos and quesadillas. YUM!!!
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First experience here - chicken tacos, soft taco. quite good. Salsa is fresh and beans didn't taste like they came out of the can. My buddy ordered a carnitas burrito and the thing was insane. YUM!!!...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gordo's...Gordo's. Well, I felt compelled to write this now since I just finished up my burrito about an hour ago. Gordo's is probably well toward the top of the 10 best burritos I've ever had and I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I haven't had a Gordo burrito in *cough* a loooong time. But if they're still using the sliced cheese food, mushy rice, and drippy beans, then these people need to get out more. Gordos used to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gordo Taqueria brings me warm feelings. Law school finals were bearable only when I could get my grub on with Gordo. And the bar was only bearable b/c I could pick up a grilled chicken plate after a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome because it has that hole in the wall vibe and the food is so good and affordable. The line moves pretty quickly too because it gets super busy around the lunchtime hour. I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's not bad, but, jeez, it's not really good, either. Unless you like the food at Juan's Place, too, then good ol' Gordo Taqueria will be right up your alley.Frankly, much tastier food up the street...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
mmm... Gordo. This place has been a staple in my life for as long as I can remember.
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Burritos that are good in a standard sort of way. Cheap without being disgusting. Fresh salsa, decent guacamole, black beans, moist but not squishy rice. Squishy rice or dry rice can ruin a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going here for over a decade and this is probably my favorite place to get a burrito. On the down side, it's small, doesn't have much in the way of atmosphere or seating space (although...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Five stars and some props for the crispy carnitas tacos, folks. The burrito is just a bumb burrito; been done that, but their crispy carnitas tacos are slammin'. They drip with grease, the juice from...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had my first burrito ever here, and while I was living in Albany I was there at least once a week. This is the place to go for your burritos (and I do mean this location, it's the best of the whole...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
bomb burritos
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
bland bland bland....I grew up in El Cerrito and I remember always going here to grab a quick burrito....after living out in the city all I can say is...make your way out to El Burrito Express and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When my sister still lived in El Cerrito and we were both single, we would meet at her house every Wednesday night for Sister's night. The first sister's night was centered around going out to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was lucky enough to grow up 3 blocks from this heaven-sent taqueria. Great burritos, but I can't really say I've tried much else on the menu. I loves me a super chicken burrito with no beans on a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
At the Solano Ave. location, at lunch and dinner time when the line extends out the door, Gordo can feel a little like the Soup Nazi from Seinfeld. Be sure you know what to order and how to order it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
People in the EB must not know good burritos. After standing in line for 20 minutes I placed my order. First they use SLICED CHEESE - WFT?? Who the hell uses sliced, white processed cheese in a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great burritos served with extra-salty chips. If you eat meat, don't pass up the all-meat burrito. It comes with all five kinds of meat on Gordo's menu for a real protein treat.
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome food. Can't get a better burrito any place in the bay area. Seriously. And I eat alot of Mexican. Best ingredients, grilled tortillas are excellent, and friendly service. Usually a line out...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming to this burrito place for years. Both the burritos and the quesadillas kick ass. As do the reasonable prices. Around lunchtime there is always a crowd lined all the way out the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So far, this is the best carne asada burrito in North Berkeley/Albany. There's no flair to it. It's just deeleeshuss. I find it better than Cactus and better than Chipotle. I can't quite compare...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Loved it until I had a serving of sketchy meat. Not loving it so much anymore...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
very good but not the best stop very cheap stop simple menu and authentic seasonings stop no chips accompany your take out stop filling stop fast counter service stop must return stop
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
you know, i used to love this place a lot until i ventured a little farther out to eat my burritos. the grilled meat is definitely delicious, but the meat is always on the dry side (for many reasons)....
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I stopped in here and got a burrito. It was good, and not expensive. I like that you can get a regular and a large burrito here, the trend elsewhere seems to be just gigantic burritos.
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome burritos each and every time. If you're strapped for time, call in to place your order and you can beat the long line.
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome awesome burrito. I'm all about the carnitas here. And the hot sauce is super sipcy and super tasty. The solano location is slightly better than the college ave. one. Great food, great...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
DISCLAIMER: gordo has several locations and i am posting this same review to all of themas expected there will be much debate over the "best mexican food in the bay area" but this is the horse i am...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2005
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The food is really good, especially the chile verde! Probably one of the best I've ever had. Get a super chile verde with no salsa and extra cheese!!! Good portions too!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2005
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What can I say about Gordo's. I started going there in high school. Brought my college friends there when I was at Cal and still go back there whenever I get a chance even though I live 30 miles awa...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/05/2005
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For a down home attitude, an exceptionally low price, and simple but fantastic flavor, try a Gordo burrito. The guacamole is incredible (I sometimes dream of it) as well. Be wary of the chips, they are often...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/24/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As good a burrito place as you can find. Consistently good at a GREAT price. This is where I go when I want a burrito.
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2005
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Gordo's has the best huge burritos; a great buy for your money. At times they have long lines-- but what do you think that says? TOTALLY WORTH THE WAIT! SOO YUMMY!
citysearch.com - user review - 05/05/2005
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Gordos consistently delivers quality mexican food at a super reasonable price.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2005
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Gordo is overpriced and the burritos are not authentic. Food from local "burrito trucks" taste much more authentic and are sold at a much lower price.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/01/2004
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Try the Carne asada tacos, great BIG burritos and wonderful guacamole. The line moves quickly and be sure to specify soft or crispy for your tacos. They ROCK! I live in New York now and HOW I miss my Gordo!...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/11/2002
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