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Gordo Taqueria has been serving up honest, satisfying Mexican food across the San Francisco Bay Area for nearly five decades. Five locations. Counter service. No fuss.
Gordo Taqueria opened its doors in 1977 and has been a fixture of Bay Area neighborhoods ever since. What started as a no-frills counter-service taqueria has grown to five locations across Berkeley, Albany, and San Francisco — each one serving the same simple, satisfying menu that locals have been coming back to for generations. No gimmicks. No reinvention. Just the food.
We're a Latinx-owned, family business, and that shows up in the way we operate. Fresh-cooked meats, tortillas steamed with melted cheese, and a menu built around the things people actually want to eat. Our regulars have been coming in since the 1980s — and new faces show up every day to find out what the lines at mealtimes are all about.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Sunday – Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday – Saturday | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Hours may vary by location — check your nearest spot when you order online.
Whether you're a longtime regular or walking in for the first time, the experience is the same: fast, filling, and exactly what you came for. As one customer put it, "I used to go to this place in the 80s and also in the 90s... glad to report it was just as good in 2025!" That kind of consistency isn't an accident — it's the whole point. If you're planning a group meal or event, check out "The Berkeley guide to group orders and event catering" for tips on making Gordo work for a crowd.
A focused menu, fast service, and the same flavors Bay Area locals have counted on since the Ford administration. Here's what to expect when you walk up to the counter.
Our signature item. A generously packed flour tortilla loaded with your choice of protein, pinto or black beans, rice, and pico de gallo. Add guacamole or sour cream to take it over the top.
Available in Bean & Cheese, Chicken, Carnitas, Beef, or Chile Verde. The crispy taco is a customer favorite — order it and you'll understand why people keep asking about it.
Flour quesadillas available in Rice & Beans, Chicken, Carnitas, Beef, and Chile Verde. The carnitas quesadilla is one of our most-ordered items. Simple, satisfying, done right.
A standout on the menu. One reviewer put it plainly: "All I want to say is that I wish my stomach were bigger so I could eat a 2nd Chile Verde burrito." High praise. We agree.
A fully satisfying option for non-meat eaters. Praised by vegetarian regulars as amazing — built with the same care as every other item on the menu.
A named menu item with its own devoted following. Ask at the counter or check your location's online menu to see what's on offer.
The numbers behind a Bay Area institution that keeps showing up.
The year Gordo Taqueria first opened — making us one of the longest-running taquerias in the San Francisco Bay Area.
College Ave (Berkeley), Solano Ave (Albany), Clement St, 9th Ave, and Geary Blvd across San Francisco.
On Yelp at the College Ave location alone — with customers returning decade after decade and new regulars joining every week.
Multiple customers document visits stretching from the 1980s to today — the kind of loyalty that only comes from consistent food.
“We don't need to say much. Our customers have been doing it for us since 1977.”
Christopher G., April 2026
Most locations are open Sunday–Wednesday 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM and Thursday–Saturday 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Hours may vary slightly by location — check your nearest location's online ordering page to confirm before you head over.
Yes. Every Gordo location has its own online ordering page. Visit gordotaqueria.order.tryperdiem.com to place a pickup or delivery order from your nearest location.
Yes — crispy tacos are still available alongside soft tacos, burritos, and quesadillas. Available in Bean & Cheese, Chicken, Carnitas, Beef, and Chile Verde.
Our Super Burrito and folded carnitas quesadilla are the most-ordered items. The Chile Verde Burrito and Bean & Cheese Burrito also have serious, loyal followings. If it's your first visit, you can't go wrong with the carnitas.
Yes. The Veggie Burrito is a genuine menu staple — not an afterthought. We also offer Bean & Cheese burritos, tacos, and quesadillas. Longtime vegetarian customers regularly call it one of their favorites in the Bay Area.