Victor Cao

Went here for lunch with my SO and was not disappointed. The place is small and meant for take-out or sit-in at the food court in the mall itself, but the man working is super sweet and despite his broken English, was very fun to talk to. The dumplings can be ordered boiled or pan fried and are delicious either way (although I personally prefer them boiled at this location). We tried the authentic chinese chives, pork, and shrimp as well as the mutton and carrot dumplings which were both great. Overall, if you're in Pacific Mall, check out this place on the second floor; you won't be disappointed.

This famous hole in the wall is located right on the edge of the Las Vegas strip. With a line of willing customers, there is certainly a lot of hype built up around the establishment. Tacos El Gordo attempts to create a no-frills, low-key experience that is down to earth. However, due to its popularity, the wait time cannot be justified. Although the saying "good things come to those who wait" can often be true, El Gordo unfortunately does not meet expectations. With a long wait, one would expect homey, delicious food. Unfortunately, although well cooked and fresh, the flavor of the taco falls short of expectations and the price. Perhaps the flavor would be good to some, but in my own opinion, one could definitely do better elsewhere. Overall, the hustling ambience, food taste, and wait time are too much for me to personally recommend this establishment.