Such a fantastic and hidden gem in New Haven. We stumbled upon this place by accident while searching for a quick takeout place and I'm so happy we found Tacos Los Gordos. We were a little apprehensive given the price (~$6 for a single taco) but ordered some tacos and a burrito ($18) to share. Service was quick, efficient and authentic and they made everything to order. The steak in our tacos was grilled, then cut and seasoned and had the perfect level of crispiness and tenderness that really paired well with the pineapple. When you consider that a burrito at a place like Chipotle will cost you about the same (when you include guacamole which is included here) then $18 doesn't sound too unreasonable. Highly recommend checking this place out if you're in the area! There's usually some street parking nearby although note that the bathrooms were closed when we visited.

Best tacos unreal. So fresh and flavorful. Worth a drive from any distance. Highly recommend!!!

Why you little devil, you absolute sneaky little minx ... you've found the best taco place in New Haven. No, seriously, you can stop looking. Delicious, cool vibes, absolutely no notes

The BEST tacos and burritos i've ever had. Everything is so fresh and delicious. The burrito is big enough for at least 2 meals. Staff is always friendly and nice, one of my favorite places to eat in new haven

Birrias heaven!!! Wandered in a few weeks ago and can't get this place off my mind. It is not the typical 'fast' food take-out version of anything I've ever tasted. Authentic and slow. Eat there or won't be the same. I had to sit and savor. Birrias is new to me and I won't them from anyone else. Homemade drinks are just as delicious. The esquites had my mouth watering. I love corn already and because this is truly the only way to experience it I give it a 10/10. New Haven worthy for foodies looking for classic Mexican food.

Walked into this establishment and was greeted straight away, assuming the head chef/owner of the restaurant. I was very impressed at how pleasingly decorated and clean the establishment is. Our order was taken immediately and was served quickly. Our tacos tasted authentic and had very good flavors. Only drawback was for the amount of tacos and size, the cost was spendy. In California you can get the same tacos for half the price.

Wow! If you're driving through or visiting New Haven, stop here!! The food is fresh and delicious. Everything was delicious and to be honest I'm sad I don't live closer. The women behind the counter were also very nice and patient.

When a New Haven restaurant industry pro and a trusted Foodie Friend both recommend Tacos Los Gordos in the same week, I do some research. When Tacos Los Gordos ("TLG") appears as my number 1 search result for "Tacos" in "New Haven" in Yelp, I fast track it up my Try List. My schedule allowed for a quick early visit on a Sunday morning. I actually was able to enter before their stated 11 am opening time because I noticed other customers inside. I was very impressed with TLG. TLG is located in downtown New Haven on Orange Street behind the federal courthouse. As a thought exercise, try to think of a great brick and mortar taqueria in the heart of a downtown area. You don't see them very frequently because tacos are meant to be an affordable and accessible food, and rent is high in cities. So as a necessity, TLG is charging more for tacos than some of my favorite food trucks or non-city brick and mortars. TLG's tacos are also more substantial and high end than the tacos at most places. The inside is like an artistic and stylized tribute to a Taco shack. An antique looking Cooler full of Mexican Cokes. Ribbed Metal ceiling and walls. Distressed wood. The most artistic and highest end inside taco shack you may ever eat at. I ordered an asada taco, a pastor taco and elote. TLG has an open kitchen.. I saw flames when they were cooking my asada. Saw smoke from the grill. A vertical spit of meat that wasn't spinning yet, because I was early. It's always a good sign to see a spit like that. My food was picture perfect. The elote looked like it does in my mind. Cheesy. Creamy. Spice Dusted. Cilantro-dotted. Limes. Great execution. I suspect it would be better during corn season, but I don't see how you could do better in February. The tacos were packed with meat, salsa verde, salsa roja, onions and cilantro. The pastor also had big pineapple pieces. The tortillas were first rate. The pastor was very good, but perhaps a touch too seasoned for me. The asada was basically perfect. Tender and good charred. If I had added the salsa myself, I would have added less. They were very good, but the flavor in that quantity overpowered the meat a bit. Visually spectacular though. If one made a CT Taco Trail, Tacos Los Gordos would definitely be on it. And given its location and style, TLG would be one of the more unique stops. 4.5 Stars

We were driving through Connecticut and decided to stop by here because of all the great reviews - best decision ever! It's a small space with limited seating inside. The place itself is clean, the only bummer being no restrooms. Coming to the food, we were super hungry and decided to order a bunch of stuff. Everything here is freshly made and tasted amazing!! The tacos are freshly made. We also got off the cob corn and it had too much cheese for my liking so I'd just ask for less cheese if you're like me. The service is friendly and polite. They were very helpful in making sure we figure out what we'd like best. I'd definitely come back here again if I'm in the area.

It's very easy to fall in love with Mexican food, but THIS type of Mexican cuisine is the one I dream about. It instantly reminded of me Los Tacos No. 1 in NYC. This spot may have the slight edge. It's safe to say these are the best tacos in New Haven and probably CT. The carnitas taco I had was perfection. The carne asada taco was on the same level. Although very messy, the adobada mulita made me smile right after the first bite. There's no question the flavor will turn you into an instant fan. My only gripe with this tiny joint serving immaculate food is the price. My total for 2 tacos and a mulita was about $25. I skipped getting a drink because it felt like an overkill on my wallet. I'd be eating at this location multiple times a week but due to the steep cost, I'll sadly have to limit it to once a month. I can't wait to return.