Culinary Discoveries, Tacos El Gordo in Las Vegas

This is the first of a new series called culinary discoveries. Making my way through Vegas to some of the most requested restaurants provided by word-of-mouth and random strangers on the Internet. #LasVegas #CulinaryDiscovery #TacosElGordo #Food #FoodReviews #lasvegasfoodie

[@okiedokieartiechokie8458]

What a great series, I can’t wait for the future videos!

[@CulinaryMisfits]

Thanks so much! Some really good stuff coming up

[@judithjungbluth392]

@@CulinaryMisfits Cheyenne and Losee is another site for Tacos El Gordo.

[@brycamp3237]

That was nice of you paying for their food. I love how no matter where you from, what color, what language, etc food brings everyone together.

[@CulinaryMisfits]

Absolutely! They were so nice to me I had to pay it back

[@shortylucy]

Indeed!

[@jerryoshea3116]

Great comment& I live here! &U have lots of places& it's all trial& ( &mostly) error!) And I can't handle lines!( unless the food is off the charts& even then) But for those who are Interested,the other local is 1724 E.Charleston..Near Maryland Pkway

[@jerryoshea3116]

​@@CulinaryMisfitsWell done,a classsy gesture& so was there's.👍

[@judyhathcoat7853]

Thank you for your honest, cheerful, down-to-earth, hype-free opinion. It’s very refreshing! 😊

[@alissdiaz7052]

I love how you are not one of those chefs/cooks that think their pallet is the be all end all. You are wise and cool. Very refreshing! I’m excited about the new series!

[@brandoncarpenter9681]

Given you a full taco in line is legit, nice touch by the Utah couple and way to make friends from it

[@spencerhill6897]

This spot looks like the Katz’s of the taco world. Love it!

[@CulinaryMisfits]

Great comparison!

[@phildaddy123]

Bro! HOME RUN! Absolutely love what you’re doing and this new series! Here’s to another 100,000 subscribers coming soon!

[@CulinaryMisfits]

Thank you kind sir

[@Gundo.]

Love the videos and how laid back and chill they are. Can't wait for more!

[@aladarsin]

Gorrrrrrrdo, loved it 😉 Your comments and insights are great. Keep them coming!!

[@BROWNSTONEBEAR-1983]

Love the chopping in the background ❤

[@kimmarkowitz7759]

What a fun series! Looking forward to watching these😄

[@curtisrogers4190]

I just found your channel a few days ago and have been binge watching your videos. I am amazed at how many of your clients hire you to cook normal everyday food. I would have thought they would want more extravagant food prepared by a professional chef. You do an amazing job with your cooks,really enjoy them. I live in the country in Wisconsin and have 8 different types of outdoor cooking vessels so I really enjoyed your video of you cooking at a clients outdoor kitchen with the pizza oven. Hope you get a chance to do more outdoor cooking/grilling/bbq/ smoking.

[@salsanacho]

You're right, the multiple line thing is weird. You need a couple people to get in different lines otherwise it takes a while to get a variety of tacos. It's like that in their other locations that I've been to.

[@actuallowroller]

Those awesome friends you met were fantastic! All of the food looked delicious and yes please. Looking forward to this series for sure.

[@fawkesy6350]

Hello! Your shorts started popping up on my YT feed, and I'm so glad you do longer form videos too! Looking forward to future videos and new series ideas!

[@chrislucchetti4494]

This was fun. Love new discoveries. But I do love watching your private chef vids. It’s what caught my eye. Thanks. Keep it up

[@robinhaney9573]

This is awesome!!! Looking forward to the next one, ❤ from Oklahoma

[@Lyntintin1]

Loving this new series!!!! Like I said before, you are my favorite cooking/food show

[@cmh8fl]

This is the second video that people want to just give you food! The Best Friend restaurant also!

[@uglenddalejones2]

*Outstanding Culinary Discoveries- Episode 1 💯👌😋👏🏻👏🏻* *Definitely Worth Watching*

[@CulinaryMisfits]

Thanks!

[@tericopas1442]

Can’t wait to go on this culinary adventure! You always make me hungry! 😋

[@delialusk1]

I live in Las Vegas but I haven’t even tried it But now I’m going too !!!! Thank you

[@rahmi.digital]

a nice refreshing KZbin channel man. Glad I found you.

[@wendywalters4930]

Looking forward to see the dinner tonight. The taco place would overwhelm me, I’d have to try the other location. I just made the asparagus with sun dried tomatoes and it was a huge hit. Making it again tonight😊

[@alecchase2000]

I LOVE that place!!!! That was one of the places I was sure to visit when visiting Las Vegas.

[@patriciap9307]

That is one of the places on my list to try on my next visit! Great review!!

[@SaraVasquez-b8g]

Love the channel! 🙌I really enjoyed Giada’s restaurant at the Cromwell ❤

[@Derik72]

Hello! My wife and I absolutely love Vegas. A few spots I would recommend trying: Pizza: Mulberry Street Pizzeria in Resorts World Ramen: Shokku Ramen American? lol: Sugar Factory Italian: Allegro in the Wynn Hope you try and enjoy! Love the videos keep it up brotha

[@TurfMode]

Mulitas ftw another place Im going now. Thx Eric!!

[@thiefofelsweyr7652]

OMG I'm so glad you tried Tacos El Gordo! The Al Pastor sopas were my favorite when I went!

[@lindaang7814]

This would be a great series ❤

[@krisrossi501]

I love this series so much. You are making me want to book a trip to Vegas asap.

[@CulinaryMisfits]

Let's go eat!

[@jillr759]

All I can do from jumping into the screen for a bite. Very crazy set up!

[@Yolduranduran]

Tacos El Gordo is so clean there was a lady literally on her knees cleaning the floor where it met the wall. There were two ladies cleaning the tables, floor, trash cans, etc.

[@nixmor5333]

Loved this...that food looked delicious.

[@overtone55]

I actually loved tacos from next door at Tacos El Pastor. These look awesome too!

[@Sonny1065LV]

Excited for this series, also get the slippery shrimp and the uni fried rice at best friend 🍻

[@bestfriendzombies]

im a new viewer loving the content both as a chef and ranking restaurants keep it up!

[@WhereBeansBeen]

Brand new subscriber here! You're combining two of my favorite things: food and Vegas. I would totally suggest that you explore the Spring Mountain Chinatown area. There are SO many gems there!

[@laureenefurnari1609]

Honesty is always the best policy love what you’re doing

[@stevegilman8141]

Great video! I’m going to try El Gordo next time I’m in town. Best Friend is my favorite restaurant in Vegas - try the slippery shrimp and the ‘watermelon’ drink

[@CulinaryMisfits]

Sweet!

[@McFlyGuy7]

The two local spots are the ones on Charleston and Bruce and Cheyenne and Losee. The 3rd location that opened within the last year or so is across from Town Square on Sunset just off Las Vegas Blvd

[@pascualrocha3456]

Love your channel, You should try the Venezuelan food near the stratosphere in vegas. Try the arepas.

[@colinaitken9046]

Great idea🎉

[@calebbroday]

3:36 "theres a lot of little; like, mom and pops but like very, very few. Very few."

[@christinemoulaison3184]

I heard about Best Friend but couldn't make it on my last trip. Can't wait to try it on my next trip down.

[@joshviggiani9844]

I think Tacos El Pastor right next door is better and no crazy lines.

[@ordiegunner]

Love the channel, culinary school grad, back in the day, the Orleans hotel in old town had a killer buffet with all you can eat craw dads.

[@CulinaryMisfits]

I remember those days. So sad what's happened to the world of buffets out here. I think I'm going to try out the Wynn

[@jamminj8822]

dude, just found you. watched you cook for a private party, your food style, feels like if I chose a different fork in the road, would love to do what you are doing. I've always enjoyed cooking for people, still do, but for family. I love when my oldest son says' WOW' when I make him something he really likes. Also, LOL, that was my way of wooing women back in my college days... couldn't sing or play an instrument, but damn I will cook you a great meal.

[@Birk734]

Thanks...watching from Germany. Liked and subscribed.

[@CulinaryMisfits]

Welcome!🙏

[@pascalplourde1648]

I love that place. Everybody is so nice there. If it’s your first place ask around clients will help you. 🌮

[@lorettastephens7945]

Everything looked delicious!

[@RanissaScott]

Love your channel!

[@krschulman]

I love your videos!

[@claudiasmith9117]

Chef Eric. This is KZbin GOLD!! I am looking forward to this!! What a great idea!! Hey, how's the tiny kitchen coming along?

[@CulinaryMisfits]

I moved to Vegas and created my own tiny kitchen. I'm going to be introducing it when I start making some of the dishes I find at these amazing discoveries in my own kitchen

[@annabellegingell511]

Great video - thank you 😊

[@folukeatoyebi1110]

Very good. .....you're having a good time. ....😆😍😍.

[@Rose-dy5bb]

Looked delicious 😋 I love tacos ❤

[@ObsessedGames]

Can’t wait to see what you think of BF. If I ever went to Vegas it would exclusively be for the food places.

[@WhereBeansBeen]

That's the main reason why I go. It's an amazing food city 👍

[@patrickwhelan1392]

They started in Tijuana. They have a few stores in San Diego . Food is Fire

[@NotNormo]

I remember 2 things about Tacos El Gordo. Parking there is really difficult at busy times, and the al pastor (the pork on the spit) was incredible

[@whoknew124]

this is perfect. going to vegas later in the year. now i know where to go eat

[@CulinaryMisfits]

Lots more spots to come

[@nizzy116]

I would go for the buche and sesos tacos lol!

[@Rick-ur1kj]

Greeting all the way from the netherlands!

[@misseve5843]

New subscriber here and really liking your content. Looking forward to your culinary discoveries series. As far as future places to try, as you probably know, Las Vegas also has great pizza. Make a stop at Pizza Rock downtown and see what you think. Evel Pie is also good, but I found their pizza too salty and I love salt. Definitely worth a visit though.

[@CulinaryMisfits]

I'll probably wait till the weather gets below 100° to eat things like pizza. Trying to find lighter spots right now

[@CulinaryMisfits]

I'll probably wait till the weather gets below 100° to eat things like pizza. Trying to find lighter spots right now. But I'll put it on the list

[@Meow-Meow501]

I will try this taco place next time in town. I’m glad you don’t use the tired old rating ways!

[@beachobsession29]

ID go to a taco place and try the food. We dont have many taco places in Canada. Except for del taco fast food. Thanks for sharing.

[@GeneralKel]

I look forward to Tacos El Gordo because their adobada tacos are the best ones ive ever had. The local spot is a little less chaotic but not by much.

[@thomasstergaardnielsen4282]

My best tip is Lemon Grass @Aria - everything is amazing there, I have to go 2 times at leat during my Vegas trips

[@crossovr1968]

LOVE Lemongrass!!! 9 outta 10 amazing experience… and when the 10th time was meh, they comped me for it being so. Definitely co-sign on Lemongrass👌🏾

[@lorettastephens7945]

I want to try eating there now! 😂❤

[@smokeye9765]

I don't know if you ate it right or not, but helluva first video. You could not have planned that taco lunch any better.

[@liftyoeyez]

Next try Taqueria Casa Del Sabor ! The Carna asada burrito is amazing!!!!

[@jillr759]

Wait isn’t it 126 degrees???? The tacos look very hard to beat! 12 days of Covid here and no taste that’s making me batty! I keep getting eat how could you be hungry? It’s so completely unsatisfying. Your a GEM to pay for the mates meal! Loving binging your videos for day 2 now. Stay hydrated. Until you have dinner see you then.

[@davidgrybb8547]

Whooooooooooooaaaa delish!!!!

[@shortylucy]

Love their tacos! May I make a suggestion? Please, please try Smokin T's on Flamingo and Fort Apache. Hubby works there, he's a Pit Master. IMO, best BBQ in town.

[@harryt154]

Great video. Please make more!

[@CulinaryMisfits]

Thank you! Already have some in the editor. Thanks so much again!

[@ernie8]

Best friend is amazing! I want to recommend a local breakfast spot that is off the strip Egg Works there’s a ton of locations and their seasoned breakfast potatoes are the best! I like the corn beef hash

[@CulinaryMisfits]

It's on the list! Thank you 🙏

[@marjorieseitz5819]

Bootlegger is a great Italian restaurant in LV.

[@rosemichel7559]

As a local, looking forward to finding some good places to go.

[@richbanick8091]

Monta for Ramen and Shang Artesian Noodles. Are two places I go to every time in Las Vegas.

[@keneminianjr5175]

Now I regret meeting up with a buddy who lives there while I was visiting Las Vegas. Will try next time I'm there.

[@cpatten93]

Check out zen curry. Warm springs road. Small spot. Not many tables. Or hit up the art district north of the strip. Cool stores and places to eat. Good breweries. Bbq. Etc.

[@nmw407]

My favorite place to go to when in Vegas. Next time you should try Shang's Artisan Noodle, Raku, and Komex on Decatur.

[@CulinaryMisfits]

I've done sharing. I just don't think I videoed it. I definitely want to go back

[@Alsam]

I got to Vegas a few times a year and stay down by the convention center (there for trade shows). I end up at Ell Gordo at least once, usually 2-3 times. The lines are kind of strange though.

[@jeffbenefield3400]

like the channel/concept. talk about the $$$$

[@peterlubczynski]

We have a Tacos el Gordo in Pacific Beach in San Diego

[@RV_Chef_Life]

Darn it, now I have to go buy tacos 😢. I grew up in Louisiana close to Texas, now in New Mexico and boy do I miss Tex-Mex! If anyone doesn’t know what I’m saying, hasn’t had Tex-Mex. Here in New Mexico they want to smother everything in red or green chili sauce😢

[@vanessapalafox3564]

hahaha..."okay I need my other hand to get in"....hahaha

[@CulinaryMisfits]

I was wondering if anybody was going to catch that. I thought it was hilarious lol

[@alissdiaz7052]

When you are done eating you use the crispy thing by cutting it up into pieces and scooping what fell. I learned that recently.

[@themadfabber]

3 places to go...rigos tacos (boulder highway), d'amore taste of chicago (durango), and pops cheesesteaks (decatur)

[@MH_6160]

Looking forward to this series… Honestly I have never seen the hype around Taco's El Gordo, I was not impressed…. The taco stand on Spring Mountain is far better!

[@Scotty_B123]

Have you been to "The Chef Truck" at MGM? It's anther Roy Choi joint and it's modeled after the "El Jefe" cubano truck from the movie CHEF (good movie btw). Also I hear good things about the legendary steak house Golden Steer. I wanted to go there for my birthday but apparently you have to make reservations months in advance.

[@scottpope7180]

You missed the best taco they make, the Adobada! Next time!!!!

[@RionCaughman]

I am lookin forward to you trying your own flair with their stuff.

[@CulinaryMisfits]

Coming soon

[@Scarecrow367]

Trop and Paradise, or Sahara and Rainbow 1 of 3 spots for Casa del saboro Al Pastor Tacos, be sure to get the red (orange) Sauce..

[@Dominosnox]

Good tacos but they're system of ordering is one of the reasons I've not gone back. It's crazy

[@popcornfps]

The tacos are great! I love the Vampiro however it is expensive as hell inflation or no inflation. It is crazy

[@dionnewallick7522]

Thank you for not rating the restaurant but just giving your opinion! I'm soooooo over everyone giving ratings.

[@jasonvaquero9739]

Mom Ami Gabi at Paris is my go to dinner spot whenever I’m in Vegas 👌🏻🇫🇷🥩🍷

[@aaroncohen6240]

Like the hat 👒