Gordo Taqueria
Gordo Taqueria is a long-standing, Latinx-owned chain of taquerias serving the San Francisco Bay Area since 1977
Gordo Taqueria is a long-standing, Latinx-owned chain of taquerias serving the San Francisco Bay Area since 1977. With five locations across San Francisco, Berkeley, and Albany, the brand specializes in authentic, fast-casual Mexican fare, including signature super burritos, tacos, and quesadillas, while also offering catering services and branded merchandise.
Gordo Taqueria is a beloved Mexican eatery in the San Francisco Bay Area specializing in authentic mission-style burritos and tacos made with fresh-cooked meats and time-honored family recipes. The restaurant serves hearty, classic Mexican dishes in a casual, no-frills setting that keeps locals coming back. Signature menu items include Super Burritos, crispy tacos, Chile Verde Burritos, and Carnitas Quesadillas crafted from traditional preparations. Gordo Taqueria has earned its place as a local staple by consistently delivering high-quality, satisfying meals at an accessible price point.
Industry
Food and Beverage
Where we work
Berkeley and San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Who we serve
University Students
Budget-conscious students, particularly from UC Berkeley, who need filling, affordable meals that fit between classes and study sessions.
- Long lines during the lunch rush make it hard to grab food quickly between classes
- Inconsistent pricing compared to posted menus creates budgeting uncertainty
- Need for large, hearty portions to sustain energy through long study sessions
Local Parents and Families
Busy parents and small business owners in the Berkeley area looking for reliable, satisfying take-out or dine-in meals for themselves and their families.
- Missing essential condiments or items in take-out orders disrupts the at-home dining experience
- Variable customer service quality makes it hard to predict the experience visit to visit
- Difficult parking near storefronts adds friction to a quick meal run
At a glance
- Yelp rating
- 3.5 ★ (890 reviews)
- Google rating
- 4.2 ★ (892 reviews)
- Location
- San Francisco Bay Area, with a well-known presence in Berkeley, CA
- Cuisine Type
- Authentic mission-style Mexican food
- Signature Dish
- Carnitas — fresh-cooked, made with traditional family recipes
- Menu Highlights
- Super Burrito, Crispy Tacos, Chile Verde Burrito, Carnitas Quesadilla, Gordo Plate
- Service Style
- Casual, counter-service taqueria with dine-in and take-out options
- Founding Concept
- Family-run institution built on time-honored recipes and fresh ingredients
- Specialty
- Mission-style burritos and signature crispy tacos
What makes us different
Gordo Taqueria offers a reliable, no-frills, and authentic Mexican dining experience that has been a Bay Area staple for nearly five decades, perfect for quick daily meals or community gatherings.
Credibility
- Long-standing local institution recognized as a Bay Area staple for authentic Mexican cuisine
- Family-run operation preserving traditional recipes across generations
- Known for fresh-cooked carnitas and made-to-order mission-style burritos that have earned a loyal repeat customer base
- Consistent community presence in the Berkeley area serving students, families, and local workers
Visit us
- Address
- 2989 College Ave Berkeley, CA 94705 United States
- Phone
- (510) 204-9027
- Price range
- $
Hours
- Mon
- 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Tue
- 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Wed
- 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Thu
- 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Fri
- 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sat
- 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sun
- 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Areas we serve
- Elmwood
Listed services
- Super Burrito
- Crispy Tacos
- Chicken Burrito
- Bean and Cheese Burrito
- Carnitas Quesadilla
- Carne Asada Burrito
- Gordo Plate
- Veggie Burrito
- Mexican
- Burrito restaurant
- Fast food restaurant
- Latin American restaurant
- Mexican restaurant
What customers say
Talk about a delicious burrito!!! Killer family business, fresh cooked meat and lovely people!! Highly recommend
Christopher G. · 5 ★ · 2026-04-16T18:16:16Z
Favorite burrito place in the bay. Cant go wrong with the carnitas burrito.
Steve S. · 5 ★ · 2025-12-06T18:53:12Z
Quick service, clean restaurant, good food Everytime I go here I am happy
Julia D. · 5 ★ · 2025-09-17T07:33:18Z
Please please turn off the online orders when there's a line out the door. ;-(
A A · 4 ★ · a day ago
My favorite is the super carne asada burrito it's delicious you don't need to add anything to it
henry evans · 5 ★ · 2 weeks ago
I used to really like Gordo, but the food is not nearly as flavorful as it once was.
Nate Wilson · 3 ★ · Edited 2 weeks ago
Food is very nasty don't put tomato on the tacos that is not Mexican tacos service is bad for to go order don't put anything napkins lemon the meat is so red what kind the meat is tha🤢🤮🤮 i never back at this nasty place 👎 just wasting your time and money
Octavio Gonzales · 1 ★ · 3 weeks ago
I had an order delivered. I wish I could send it back and get my money 🤑. Donatos were horrible the burritos were actually soggy how do you make a tortilla soggy???? Almost $50 for it to go in the trash! Totally missing my Tex-Mex food right now..
Misty Branch · 3 ★ · a month ago