El Gordo Mexican Food Menu

4768 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111, United States
$$$ Mexican restaurant
(275 Reviews)
Price Range $10–20

Welcome to El Gordo Mexican Food, a vibrant gem located at 4768 Convoy St, San Diego. This no-frills taco shop is all about flavor, offering an array of authentic Mexican delights that are sure to tantalize your taste buds.

  • Quesadillas: Dive into the mouthwatering options like the Birria Quesadilla, bursting with rich flavors, served with a side of consomé for an unforgettable experience.
  • Salsa Bar: Enjoy a medley of fresh salsas that elevate each bite, praised for their remarkable taste and vibrant seasoning.
  • Affordable Prices: With dishes like the Carne Asada Quesadilla and refreshing Aguas Frescas all under $20, you’ll be impressed by the value.

Whether you seek a quick bite or a satisfying meal, El Gordo offers an inviting atmosphere with friendly service, making it a must-visit destination in San Diego’s culinary landscape!

Extras

  • Sour Cream
    US$1.50
  • Rice
    US$1.50
  • Lettuce
    US$1.50
  • Side Of French Fries
    US$3.55
  • Side Of Carrots
    US$1.50
  • Pico De Gallo
    US$1.50
  • Cheese
    US$1.50
  • 4oz Guacamole
    US$3.50
  • Beans
    US$1.50

Quesadillas

  • Birria Quesadilla

    birria with onion cilantro and cheese. With consome on side

    US$17.99
  • Cheese Quesadilla
    US$10.25
  • Shrimp Quesadilla

    Shrimp quesadilla with pico and lettuce on side

    US$16.25
  • Asada Quesadilla With Guac And Sour Cream

    guac and sour cream on side

    US$15.25
  • Carne Asada Quesadilla

    pico and lettuce on side

    US$14.25
  • Chicken Quesadilla

    pico and lettuce on side

    US$14.25

Burritos

  • Mixed

    Shredded beef with beans and vegetables

    US$14.25
  • Pollo Asado

    With guac and pico

    US$15.25
  • Machaca

    Shredded beef, vegetables, eggs and cheese

    US$13.25
  • Chicken Fajitas
    US$15.25
  • Supreme

    Beans, rice, cheese, guac, pico, lettuce and sour cream

    US$16.25
  • Vegetarian

    beans, rice, lettuce, pico, and cheese

    US$11.25
  • Beef Or Chicken Burrito
    US$14.25
  • Cabeza

    Made with onions and cilantro

    US$15.75
  • Hot Cheetos Burrito

    Carne Asada, french fries, sour cream, nacho cheese, and cheetos

    US$15.25
  • Carnitas

    Made with beans, lettuce, tomato slice, and guac

    US$15.25
  • Chorizo

    With cheese and eggs

    US$13.25
  • Carne Asada

    With guac and pico

    US$15.25
  • Bean And Cheese Burrito
    US$8.25
  • Fish

    Tarter sauce, cabbage, and pico

    US$15.25
  • Adobada

    With guac and pico

    US$15.25
  • Shrimp

    Pico, rice, tarter sauce and cabbage.

    US$16.50
  • Chile Verde

    Chile verde burrito with rice and beans

    US$15.25
  • California

    Cheese, pico, potatoes, and carne asada

    US$15.25
  • Chile Relleno

    With beans, red enchilada sauce, and cheese

    US$15.25
  • Surf & Turf

    Carne asada, shrimp, rice, chipotle sauce, and pico.

    US$16.50

Tortas

  • Asada Torta

    Made with beans, lettuce, pico and guac

    US$12.25
  • Ham & Cheese Torta

    Made with beans, lettuce, tomato, and guac

    US$12.25
  • Milanesa Torta

    Made with beans, lettuce, tomato slice, and guac

    US$12.25
  • Pollo Asado Torta

    Made with beans, lettuce, tomato and guac

    US$12.25
  • Chorizo Torta

    Made with beans, lettuce, tomato slice, and guac

    US$12.25
  • Machaca Torta

    Made with beans, lettuce, tomato slice, and guac

    US$11.00
  • Adobada Torta

    Made with beans, lettuce, tomato, and guac

    US$12.25
  • Carnitas Torta

    Made with beans, lettuce, tomato slice, and guac

    US$12.25

Enchiladas

  • Cheese

    Corn tortillas filled with a blend of cheeses, smothered in a traditional enchilada sauce cheese and sour cream

    US$12.25
  • Beef
    US$12.25
  • Chicken
    US$12.25
  • Mixed (Chicken & Cheese)
    US$12.25

Breakfast Plates

  • Huevos Rancheros

    Served with rice and beans

    US$15.50
  • Birria Chilaquiles Combo

    Red chilaquiles with 2 eggs, cheese and sour cream, birria and onions and cilantro paired with rice and beans

    US$17.25
  • Chorizo

    Served with rice and beans

    US$15.50
  • Chilaquiles Red Or Green

    Red or green chilaquiles with 2 eggs, cheese and sour cream paired with rice and beans

    US$15.75
  • Machaca

    Served with rice and beans

    US$15.50

Combinations

  • 19. Pollo Asado Plate

    Served with pico, guac, lettuce, rice and beans

    US$19.99
  • 3. Two Chicken Enchiladas

    Topped with red sauce, lettuce, and cheese.

    US$17.99
  • 17. Chicken Fajitas
    US$19.99
  • 20. Shrimp A La Diabla

    Rice topped with spicy shrimp a la diabla sauce. Served with chips, sour cream and beans.

    US$20.21
  • 10. Two Chiles Rellenos

    Two chiles rellenos topped with red enchilada sauce and cheese. Served with lettuce, sour cream and guac.

    US$17.99
  • 12. Carnitas Plate

    Served with pico, lettuce and guac

    US$19.99
  • 9. Two Chicken Tacos

    Crunchy tacos with lettuce and cheese

    US$17.99
  • 4. Bean Tostada & Cheese Enchilada

    Enchilada topped with red sauce, lettuce, and cheese. Bean tostada with lettuce and cheese

    US$17.99
  • 14. Milanesa Plate

    Breaded streak served with guac, rice and beans

    US$19.99
  • 2. Two Beef Tacos

    Crunchy beef tacos topped with lettuce and cheese

    US$17.99
  • 13. Steak Ranchero

    Served with guac, rice, and beans

    US$19.99
  • 15. Bread Fillet Fish

    Served with lettuce, rice and beans

    US$19.99
  • 18. Two Asada Or Chicken Sopes Combo

    Choice of meat topped with beans, lettuce, cheese and sour cream

    US$17.99
  • 6. 3 Rolled Tacos

    Shredded beef crunchy rolled tacos topped with cheese and guac

    US$16.25
  • 11. Carne Asada Plate

    Served with pico, lettuce and guac

    US$19.99
  • 8. Two Carne Asada Or Pollo Asado Tacos Combo

    2 tacos. Handmade tortillas with guac and pico paired with rice and beans.

    US$19.99
  • 1. Beef Tostada & Beef Taco

    Beef tostada topped with beans, lettuce and cheese. Crunchy tacos topped with cheese and lettuce.

    US$17.99
  • 5. Cheese Enchilada & Beef Taco

    Both topped with cheese and lettuce

    US$17.99
  • Queso Birria Taco Combo

    Birria tacos with cheese, onions and cilantro. Served with consome on side and rice and beans

    US$19.99
  • 16. Chile Verde Plate

    Served with lettuce, rice and beans

    US$19.99
  • 7. Two Beef Burritos

    Shredded beef burrito with vegetables and cheese

    US$19.99

Desserts

  • Diablito De Nieve
    US$8.75
  • Corn In A Cup
    US$8.99

Kids Meal

  • Kid Quesadilla

    Served with french fries

    US$8.20
  • Chicken Nuggets

    Served with french fries

    US$8.20
  • Two Rolled Tacos

    Served with french fries

    US$8.20

Specials

  • Super Fries

    Carne Asada, fries, cheese, guac, and sour cream

    US$19.99
  • Super Nachos

    Carne Asada, chips, cheese, guac, and sour cream

    US$19.99
  • Shrimp Cocktail
    US$20.25
  • Fish & Chips
    US$15.25
  • Flamin' Hot Cheetos Fries

    Carne Asada, fries, nacho cheese, sour cream and hot cheetos

    US$19.99

Beverages

  • Sprite

    The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.

    US$4.25
  • Diet Coke

    A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.

    US$4.25
  • Aguas Frescas
    US$4.25
  • Coke

    The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.

    US$4.25
  • Mr Pibb

    An intensely flavored, refreshing, spicy cherry alternative to regular cola.

    US$4.25

Breakfast Burrito

  • Ham, Potatoes, Eggs & Cheese
    US$12.50
  • Cheese & Eggs
    US$11.25
  • Bacon, Potatoes, Eggs & Cheese
    US$12.50
  • Birria Breakfast Burrito

    birria potato egg cheese and onions and cilantro

    US$14.25
  • Sausage Breakfast
    US$12.50
  • Potatoes, Eggs & Cheese
    US$12.50
  • Hash Brown Breakfast Burrito
    US$10.66

Tostadas

  • Carne Asada Tostada

    Topped with guac and pico

    US$8.25
  • Beef Tostada

    Crunchy taco topped with cheese and lettuce

    US$8.25
  • Pollo Asado Tostada

    Made with beans, lettuce, tomato and guac

    US$8.25
  • Bean & Cheese Tostada
    US$5.99

Side Orders

  • Guacamole (Half Pint)
    US$5.99
  • Bean (Half Pint)
    US$5.20
  • Rice (Half Pint)
    US$5.20

Tacos

  • 5 Rolled Tacos

    Topped with guac and cheese

    US$9.99
  • Carnitas Taco

    Topped with guac and pico

    US$5.85
  • Fish Taco

    Cabbage, tarter sauce and pico

    US$6.25
  • Buche Taco

    Topped with onions and cilantro

    US$6.25
  • Crunchy Chicken Taco

    Made with beans, lettuce, tomato and guac

    US$6.00
  • Carne Asada Taco

    Topped with guac and pico

    US$6.25
  • Shrimp Taco

    Cabbage, pico and tarter sauce

    US$6.75
  • Crunchy Beef Taco

    Crunchy taco topped with cheese and lettuce

    US$6.00
  • Adobada Taco

    Topped with guac and pico

    US$6.25
  • Pollo Asado Taco

    Grilled chicken taco topped with guac and pico

    US$6.25
  • Chorizo Taco

    With egg and cheese

    US$6.25
  • 3 Rolled Tacos

    Topped with guac and cheese

    US$7.99
  • Cabeza Taco

    Topped with cilantro and onions

    US$6.25