OK, after years of waiting for a
grand opening in the gas lamp Tacos,
El Gordo finally opened
its doors in downtown.
The Taco shop that originally started
in Tijuana has three locations,
but they're all in South San Diego.
The downtown spot marks its
fourth one here in our county,
and crowds are already lining up
in the gas lamp to order those
delicious Tijuana style tacos.
And that's where CBS's Regina.
Ureta joins us live this evening.
Regina, they are so good.
Steve, I have been inside Tacos El
Gordo here in gas lamp all day and I
can honestly say that I have no shame
in admitting that I probably tried 123
and counting because they are so good.
From the delicious meat tortillas,
the salsa, you just can't get enough.
Now the night is still young,
but we're starting to see
some customers trickle in.
We earlier this morning, however,
the line of customers wrapped around
the building here in Gaslamp.
Many woke up this Black Friday morning.
Ready to order once the door
is opened at 10:00 AM.
Everything on it, yeah.
Everything over here if you're in San
Diego craving some delicious tacos.
Most San Diego Taco
lovers already know tacos.
El Gordo is the shop to visit.
The only problem is that before
today the family owned businesses
were only located in South
San Diego and one in Tijuana.
Well, the wait for the new gas
lamp location is finally over.
We're very excited.
We've been waiting three years.
Friday morning, some people
set aside Thursday's leftovers.
This is my Thanksgiving.
Our Thanksgiving.
And headed straight to the
Taco shop to order its famous
authentic Tijuana Asada.
Al Pastor and Lengua,
also known as tongue tacos,
drizzled in guacamole salsa.
The most popular here in tacos?
El Gordo.
The shop is considered one of the most
authentic Taco shops in San Diego,
and that's because the first Tacos El
Gordo shop actually opened up in Tijuana.
Their beef meat is also cooked in
a charcoal grill, while their pork
meat is roasted on a vertical spit,
just like Tijuana tackles.
In Spanish, the current owner of
the shops tell me his late parents
started the business back in 72.
Today, he gives thanks to the success
and legacy his mom and dad left behind,
hoping the new generation continues
to season that Tijuana tacos
with their secret family recipe.
As the shops continue to expand
even outside of San Diego,
most locals say tacos and Gordo
taste even better when you try
them in America's finest city.
Alright Steve, before we get to the fun,
I do want people to know that the
doors open at 10:00 AM. However,
they stay open till 4:00 AM on weekends.
So this is not only the 1st that
goes all Gordo here in downtown,
but it's also one of the few shops that
stays open that late I believe here.
So it's actually going to be really
interesting for a lot of people here.
Now, I was able to bring
back some tacos for you.
I got you got any ASADA and Adobada and I'm
going to try 1. With you.
So let me know what you ohh now wait
does does yours have guacamole?
Because I did not get guacamole.
I took it off years. You. Why?
Why would I not be surprised?
I was here earlier.
OK that's fair.
I was here earlier
and they were going to get soggy.
I don't think I can eat this.
It's gonna be a mess.
You know what it doesn't mess.
It doesn't need the guacamole.
It is so good. You know what?
What do you guys think? It's
carlene. Ohh two. Here's the thing.
So I was supposed to make sweet potato.
I did make a sweet potato pie and
I forgot to bring Steve a slice.
So this is the payback.
I have to smell the top. Ohh.
Did you want some? Ohh no, I'm sorry.
These are just mine.
Carlene 5 ohh wow.
You know what? I'm Charlene.
Do you guys like spicy?
Because I was like, I don't
know if you guys like spicy or not.
I was like you know what?
Let's just put it in the side now
that I remember Steve.
You and I are always eating tacos on live TV,
which right knocking it. I like it.
OK, so I wanna cause you tried
more than just these were amazing.
You tried more than just two right?
So what was your favorite?
OK, so I tried the meat.
The beef one got me ASADA.
Honestly, I think it's the spiced pork.
The adobada is my favorite one.
However, I have never tried tongue
and I am kind of like a risk taker,
so I might as well just be a little
bit adventurous and try it eventually.
I've had enough today.
Do it and make it extra spicy,
yeah, but it's so good.
The flavor is amazing. I'm obsessed.
Yeah, no, it's super good.
They also have certain awesomeness
guys like fruit drinks.
They're so good. But anyways, it's
going to get super packed later tonight
and we're already seeing
a couple of customers.
But as soon as the party starts getting,
you know, a little, well, frisky here,
it's, they're probably going to roll
up a lot more customers anyways.
Live in downtown Virginia, Unitas, CSA.
Have fun, Regina. Thank you, Regina,
for that story and for the food.
And isn't it the best when you bite
into any Mexican food and the meat?
Just has awesome flavor.
Especially that place.
Yeah, Taco Bell Gordo.
So one of my favorite spots.
Good. Ohh. Delicious.
Alright, the bejoy. I I will.