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Mexican Restaurant 4.4· 92 reviews $10–20

Tacos El Gordo

Discover Tacos El Gordo, a Mexican restaurant in Lancaster, PA offering authentic tacos, fast service, outdoor seating, and convenient takeout or delivery options.

4.4 / 5

Guest rating

92

Reviews

Mexican Restaurant

Cuisine

$10–20

Price level

Closes at 7:00 PM

Overview

About Tacos El Gordo

Tacos El Gordo is a Latino-owned Mexican restaurant located at 745 S Prince St, Lancaster, PA. It serves a variety of traditional Mexican dishes including tacos, tortas, quesadillas, and fajitas. The menu features popular items such as birria tacos, lengua quesadillas, and shrimp fajitas alongside comfort food and quick bites.

The dining atmosphere is casual and trendy, welcoming diverse crowds including families, tourists, and the LGBTQ+ community. Seating options include dine-in with outdoor seating available. Visitors often spend between 10 minutes to 1.5 hours enjoying lunch or dinner. Both takeout and delivery services are offered for convenience.

Mexican restaurant Fast service Rating 4.4 (92 reviews) Local specialty dishes Family-friendly & LGBTQ+ friendly Takeout & delivery available Credit & debit cards accepted Free parking lot & street parking

Quick facts

  • 745 S Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603
  • +1 717-466-8252
  • Price range: $10–20
  • Visit duration: 10 min to 1.5 hr
  • Seating: indoor and outdoor
  • Payment: credit and debit cards
  • Good for kids
  • Restroom available
Amenities & features

What's available at the restaurant

Grouped by category — each group lists what's available and what isn't at Tacos El Gordo.

From the business

  • Identifies as Latino-owned

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Curbside pickup
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Offerings

  • Comfort food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safespace

Planning

  • No Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards

Children

  • Good for kids

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed
  • Dogs allowed outside
Hours

Opening hours

When Tacos El Gordo is open during the week.

Closes at 7:00 PM

  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 10:00 AM - 07:00 PM
  • Wednesday 10:00 AM - 07:00 PM
  • Thursday 10:00 AM - 07:00 PM
  • Friday 10:00 AM - 08:00 PM
  • Saturday 10:00 AM - 07:00 PM
  • Sunday 11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Location

Location & Nearby Places

Reviews

Reviews for Tacos El Gordo

What recent guests say after dining at Tacos El Gordo.

4.4/ 5

Based on 92 guest reviews

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Rating distribution

5 74%
4 5%
3 10%
2 5%
1 7%

Parker Slotter

Jun 13, 2026

"Got 6 tacos, 2 birria, 2 tongue, and 2 barbacoa. Best choice i could have made. The meat was so flavorful, well cooked. Atmosphere was great, criminaly slow for how good the tacos are. Great pricing too. Very short wait time, got there around 3:20 and got our seats, ordered and got our food all before 3:40, impeccable, not fast orders is typically a little scary, but not here, fast service and amazing food. Will definitely be making the 30 minute drive many more times. Gas prices be damned."

Krispin Wettig

May 16, 2026

"Tacos El Gordo has been the most consistent supplier of all my taco cravings for the past 3 months. By far the best in Lancaster county. Orders are ready immediately and always fresh and hot. I get the birria tacos and the lengua quesadilla. The horchata is great as well. 5 stars"

Dwayne Rodriguez

May 02, 2026

"The food here is amazing! The staff members are so friendly. They are also in a perfect location. I highly recommend and I will be a regular returning customer."

Seth Fickett

Apr 08, 2026

"This taco truck is our favorite spot to get tacos in Lancaster that we’ve found so far! Our favorite is Al Pastor, which is a bit spicy for some of our kids, so we also get a few beef or chicken. It is a food truck, so I wouldn’t recommend it if you’re hoping for a place to sit down and eat. But for takeout, I can’t recommend it enough. Reasonably priced, authentic tacos with quick service."

Bethany Fethkenher

Mar 17, 2026

"Excellent flavorful food. Nice clean sit down area. I haven't gotten anything I haven't loved. Highly r recommend"

Big Mike

Mar 13, 2026

"This place has really good authentic Mexican dishes. Service was great. My wife and I definitely plan on coming back! Trust me, you won't be disappointed!"

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tacos El Gordo in Lancaster, PA

Yes, both indoor and outdoor seating are available for dine-in customers, providing a casual and comfortable atmosphere.

Takeout, curbside pickup, and delivery options are offered to ensure convenient access to their menu.

Free parking is available both in a nearby lot and on surrounding streets.

Most menu items are priced between $10 and $20, suitable for lunch or dinner meals.

The restaurant welcomes children and offers menu options suitable for younger guests.

Reservations are not accepted; seating operates on a first-come, first-served basis.

Customers can pay using credit or debit cards.

Dogs are permitted in outdoor seating areas.

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