The call
Start with lengua tacos or cabeza tacos or mulitas, and check the restaurant’s current menu before you go.
What to order
- Lengua tacos
- Cabeza tacos
- Mulitas
Best for
- Late-night tacos
- TJ-style tacos without the drive south
Mexican
Tacos El G
A National City taco shop Roger says rivals Tijuana without crossing the border, less crowded than other "El Gordo" locations further south, recommending the lengua, cabeza and a taco-style mulitas "cheeseburger."
Source-backed notes
Visit history
Checked in 4 times on Yelp, most recently Apr 14, 2021. See the check-in log
2014-08-04day precision · source explicit
“This is pretty close to what you'll get down in TJ without actually heading south of the border.”
This National City location is less packed than other "El Gordo" spots further south, open late and quick. Beyond the standard asada and adobada, recommends trying the lengua or cabeza, plus the mulitas — a taco "cheeseburger" with two tortillas and a choice of meat.
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- From the order notes
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- From the order notes
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