Gordos in Alabaster

Some of the best tacos in Shelby County if you're into authentic Mexican flavors. Excellent Chorizo (a.k.a.Longaniza), Borrego (Lamb), and Pollo Tacos. The Asada and Cabeza (non-brain cow head) are pretty good too. I've never had Cuerito before eating it here, but it was pretty interesting. The Pastor and Carnitas were not that great, but the others more than made up for it. They have FIVE different salsas you can use as toppings. Most of them are quite spicy, so be prepared for that, especially the red ones. My favorite was the yellowish green one with the black flecks in it, and the bright red one that didn't have any flecks in it. Combining those two together was awesome on the tacos.My favorite way to eat the Borrego tacos is with salt and the Guatamalan Picamas red sauce. (It is in a bottle). Fave way to eat the Chorizo is with their homemade orange salsa.Our preferred way to eat the Cueritas was just salt, no lime or salsa.The meats here are really juicy, enough that they get the tacos wet. That's one of the telltale signs of authentic Mexican tacos - you shouldn't need to drink something because the tacos give you all the moisture you need.My biggest criticism here is that they are inconsistent. Sometimes they will have a whole slew of salsas, sometimes you'll be lucky to find one or two. Sometimes the meat is amazing, sometimes it has been...

My husband and I just got food (take-out) from Gordo's today and it was a perfect experience. My husband went in and was right away asked if he wanted to order in English or Spanish; he does not speak Spanish. He received good customer service; everyone was polite. The food is delicious, fresh and high quality, in my opinion, the prices are fair and clearly shown. I had the tortas cubana with a horchata, my husband had tacos. We had a great experience and would happily get food from Gordo's again! Gracias!

Guess they don'the want non-Hispanic customers. Got charged over $15 for two tacos, side of rice and beans and a small drink. Won't step foot in there again.Regarding owner response... it was two tacos in a to go plate with a side of rice and beans I was charged 15+ dollars for... what is there to review? I published the photo of the plate and the receipt.