I visited twice in 24 hours, and the tacos are the best!! Highly recommend the lingua and abodaba. They are many variations you can request, such as adding pineapple or veggies.

Best place to get tacos in SD. Providing a variety of proteins, some you can’t find in other taco places. We come here every time we visit SD and it never disappoints.

Dan Jacobs

Cool spot, the trailer park theme is consistent throughout the entire bar. Shopping carts for bar chairs, camp trailer, old school Nintendo. Definitely worth checking out

Garrett Roberts

Great spot must go they have comedy night in Tuesday and they are funny.

Sam Button

Great atmosphere and cheap drinks. Came here during Pride 2025 and it wasn't super lively compared to other bars, but still affordable and had a nice atmosphere. Would recommend 100% based on price and atmosphere though.

D E

What a fantastic little gem. Kind of hidden below ground, you need to seek this one out. The most comfortable bar I've been in.. Great staff, especially a bartender who ran the place. Solid little menu, with good drinks and food offerings. A happy hour and takes a couple bucks off everything. Prices are already good, so this makes it a little better! Huge Gen X vibes. This is our place!

Cultured Punk

I have never been to a bar that made me worry my step father might be hanging out ready to beat me again. But here it feels like he just might. The vibe here is definitely the coolest most authentic thing I could have experienced!!! Loli was an amazing bartender and gave us plenty of conversations the whole night. We played beer pong drank malt liquor and never once thought about what the liberal agenda wanted to do to us hahahahahahaha This is the funniest and easily the best bar in San Diego!!! Thank you for all the fun!!!!!

+8

Chris Davies

I've never felt more at home. The atmosphere is truly amazing and one of a kind. At least in my experience. We came here after dinner and hung out in the trailer while watching others play beer pong.

Doug Park

Dropped in for a late-night beverage and wow did this bring back memories of a youth spent in rural Idaho with many of the same items around our simple town and home. For anyone fond of the classics and the ‘good ol’ days’, you should definitely pop in for a drink to check it out.

+2

Emily Jorgensen

Trailer Park after dark is a great bar in downtown. The atmosphere is exactly what it seems like... a trailer park. Our group rented the large trailer and the service was amazing and timely even with a large group of people. We were there at the later rental and TPAD had food waiting for us in the trailer because the kitchen had already closed. The food was good, the tater tots were my favorite. The jello shots were good too!

+1

Rob Spitler

Trailer Park After Dark, keeping San Diego classy! Now this was a fun stop! Very well done with their theme! If you’d like a fun, laid back bar to visit, this is a stop you need to make. Part bar, part trailer park, part speak easy, all classic fun!

+9

Andrew Kub

Super cool vibe. Underground, with amazing drinks and friendly staff. We actually ran into our bartender Jason the next day at his other job. He had really great recommendations for us and we enjoyed all the drinks he made us. Solid and wholeheartedly recommend this place.

+3

Jordan Baker

Such a fun spot! Good food, great service. Allison took great care of us. We enjoyed the twisted and salty pretzels, the messy tots, and their big dog. All delicious! This spot is just too cute. Great for larger gatherings, they have “trailers” you can rent that can accommodate up to 20 people. Bottom line, if you’re in the San Diego area, this spot is a must! Very unique concept. Five stars!

Kharissa Shaw

We rented the 70s trailer for a family group of about 20. So many fun 70s touches in there. The kids under 21 had to leave by 9:30. We got cotton candy from a legit cotton candy machine. The beer selection was not great, but the liquor and music made up for that. The dance floor was packed by 10pm with young twenties. Check out the medicine cabinet in the ladies restroom. I give 5 stars for the excellent service from our server, she was very responsive and accommodating. Thank you!

+3

Steven

Funkiest vibe in San Diego but so cool. All their decor is all out amazing. Loved this place for their uniqueness. Sit in shopping carts under the bar... or the romantic ambiance of a trash can lit dinner table. If that doesn’t it for you the wheel barrel chairs offer the right comfort outside your personal trailer. Such a cool place.

Mark M

One of the most unique bars I've been to! Great vibe. Bar and food service was on point. Staff was really cool. Lots of fun can be had here! Rent 1 of the 2 trailers for a party with your friends. The GM Blake is one of the coolest guys you'll meet here. Definitely be going here every time I'm in town!

+3

Ryan Bauer

This place was great! Everything had a trailer park theme to it right down to the light fixtures. Which were garbage cans over the booth. The food was great! We had the kitchen sink tots, chicken arr-zones, and the "Mom the meatloaf" sliders. Everything was exceptional! The only improvement I would offer is to try and season the tater tots better. My girlfriend and I saw this place in San Diego eater and we are so glad we stopped. Apparently, it was a soft opening so the complete menu wasn't available. That didn't bother us as it was the experience we wanted to enjoy. We will definitely be back! There are two trailers people can sit in and one you can actually eat inside which is awesome! Just a really cool place.

+14

This is a hectic, fast paced taco stop but a must visit any time you’re passing by! The food is unbelievably fresh, flavourful and cooked in front of you. It’s quite a melting pot if you’re there at night but all the better for a local experience. Absolutely delicious, mouthwatering choices and generous portions of beautifully seasoned meat (tacos).

We stopped by the Gaslamp District location of Tacos El Gordo after hearing all the hype — and it definitely lived up to its reputation for flavor. The line was long and the space was packed, but once you get inside, you can immediately smell the grill and hear the sizzling from the open kitchen. We ordered a mix of tacos — carne asada, cabeza, lengua, and a couple of mulas. Every bite was fresh, hot off the grill, and full of that classic, smoky street taco flavor. The meats were perfectly seasoned, and the tortillas were warm and just the right texture. That said, the ambiance isn’t great — it’s crowded, loud, and the limited seating makes it more of a grab-and-go spot than a place to relax. The service, however, was quick and efficient despite the chaos. Food: 4/5 – Authentic, flavorful, and satisfying. Ambiance: 2/5 – Crowded and noisy with minimal seating. Service: 3.5/5 – Fast and organized. If you’re looking for top-tier tacos and don’t mind waiting in line or standing while you eat, this is absolutely worth a stop when you’re in downtown San Diego.

Some tips on ordering and seating! As people can glean from some of the other reviews, it’s a little confusing how to order and/or where to seat. Seating is a bit problematic, but there is a room upstairs that a lot of folks did not seem to know about! So try to make your way up there! For ordering, there is somebody who comes through the line and funnels you toward different lines based on what you are ordering.So, I was really hoping this would be a five star review. And it was very very very good, maybe a 4.5. But it certainly wasn’t a five star review. Here is why. I wanted to order Cabeza, and so I was sent to a quicker line, and then nobody really waited on me. It was very confusing. I was trying to ask them for two tacos to go, and they were waiting on the people that were behind me. So, my husband (who ordered in the longer line) had his tacos finished much before I did. I think they followed me to a spot that they thought I had already ordered? It was really unclear. And then they gave me the tacos and they were not “to go.” And I did say it in Spanish and in English. Now, keep in mind it was super chaotic, line was out the door, and loud, so I completely understand that maybe they did not understand my order needed to be “to go.” And the tacos were excellent! But people were saying there were some of the best they’ve ever had, and I used to live in San Francisco, and I had tacos like this in the mission district on a regular basis. So I don’t know what I was expecting, but all of the reviews made it sound like this was just a “wow” moment, and it was not. It was very very good. It was a very solid excellent taco with lots of good toppings, but was it the best taco I ever had? No. We also travel to other countries, including dipping into Mexico and Argentina and so perhaps that was also affecting my expectation? All that said, it was a solid taco with good flavoring, but I especially heard the Cabeza was excellent, and maybe it was because I got it “to go”, and so it dried out a little bit, but it just wasn’t the excellence that I had hoped and heard.

The Al pastor tacos were incredible. There was a really long line but they manage it really well with a system. Gets busy with convention goers so there was limited to no seating. Found somewhere upstairs ate quickly then left since people were waiting for the table. I got an horchata to drink and it was good but it was from a fountain. Same with the other aguas frescas. Overall would definitely come here again especially if I found a time that was after the lunch rush.

Tacos El Gordo on F Street is an absolute staple for authentic Tijuana-style street food in San Diego. The carne asada is a standout, featuring a perfect smoky char and a generous topping of fresh guacamole. For those who appreciate traditional cuts, the lengua is exceptional—slow-cooked to a melt-in-your-mouth tenderness that is easily some of the best in the city. The atmosphere is high-energy and fast-paced, centered around a unique system where you join a specific line for each type of meat. While the setup is no-frills, the quality of the handmade tortillas and seasoned meats makes it well worth the wait.

Decent tacos and a no frills atmosphere. Prepare to just walk up to the various stations to order and then pay at the end. Adobada was the best compared to the nopales and asada options.

Eric Yeeger

This place was super fun. We came here with no expectations and got roped into some amateur comedy night that was hilarious because some people were horribly bad and some people were really good - a great mix and vibe all around, would come back again for the comedy. The drinks are heavy and are pretty trashy, but that’s okay, it fits the vibe of this place. Unfortunately didn’t get any pics of the drinks but they are pretty standard looking well mixes The decor really stands out as great here - won’t spoil it too much, but the whole place is decked out with really interesting decor.

+1

Becky Rhone-Nowlan

Had a problem with some of the bar staff in the past, now that they have opened back up it is so much fun. I forgot how much I had missed this place. There is a special energy to Trailer Park that other bars don't. Also, they are one of the bars downtown doing it right in these crazy times. They are still the only bar in this area that carries all flavors of Deep Eddys Vodka. The ladies room has textured pink flamingo wall paper 🙃🙃 The service is excellent. Most of the bartenders are great but Nichol (who is no longer here) - They serve comfort food that tastes good. Their drinks are above average and named to match the theme. Come check it out if you have a yen to party old school, new school or just have fun.

+8

Frank Ranu

If you are looking for a unique experience, this bar is for you! Wildly casual and a super fun place to have a drink to unwind. There are different themed rooms to explore which do not disappoint. Never been to a trailer park before, let alone one indoors, but if they are anything like this bar—I might have to go visit one! Not one ounce of pretentiousness in the whole place! Highly recommend if you are looking for a fun night out in San Diego.

+4

The separation the line by meat order was efficient, but the people making your order weren’t really putting in much effort. Besides the lack of acknowledgement and response, the tacos are slopped on to the plate. But the above wasn’t the entire reason for my rating. The adobada was just ok, it was really dry and didn’t have much punch to it. Overall it was ok, so landing right in the middle.

Amanda

2/10/24. We came around 7 pm with a big party . Had a family event . First time at this place . They have a “host” only in the entrance . Once you go down stairs you are on ur own. No other “host” in the building or anyone else who can help . So we ended up wondering around looking for someone to help us out .. the waitress that night was amazing/pleasant/ very welcoming and attentive. (I forgot her name) but she was amazing.. didn’t expect much from the food but it got me by surprise because it was actually really good . I’m not a fan of meat loaf but it was really good. Defensively recommend. I’m pretty sure we ordered almost everything from the menu and no complaints about the food . They do big portions on the food . For dessert we got the campfire s’more. For the price ($19) Just wished we had more then 6 marshmallows lol The reason why I’m giving 3 starts is because all the drinks were very very watered down . Even the orange juice we got was very watered down. If it ain’t in a bottle closed then don’t get any drinks at all here . I repeat DO NOT GET ANY DRINKS FROM HERE AT ALL!!! we spent over $400 to get water down drinks :(

+1

Adri Estrada

Overall it was a fun place. Great service and food. Really enjoyed the music. The one negative is that the music was a little too loud. Can't really have a conversation with people without repeating and yelling. But it's different and fun.

+2

I used to LOVE getting Tacos El Gordo anytime I was in San Diego, but on my latest visit, I unfortunately found myself quite let down and disappointed... As a popular destination, you can often expect for Tacos El Gordo to have a wait - especially during late night hours. So that wasn't surprising...what did surprise, however, was the lack of quality or flavor in any of the ingredients for both the Tacos and Mulas that we ordered. The asada taco meat was dry, overcooked, and quite flavorless. They seemed to have attempted to make up for that by just utterly drowning the thing in salsa and guacamole - the problem is that (aside from being WAY too much) these also tasted very bland and flavorless. There were definitely not-so-fresh ingredients comprising them. The tortillas were also all very dry, crumbly, and will fall apart while you try to eat the Tacos or Mulas. Another thing I noticed - the tacos are now almost FIVE DOLLARS. This was supposed to be a great spot for grabbing some solid & cheap tacos.....now the tacos aren't even cheap OR of decent quality! One more thing to keep in mind is that there is limited seating inside, and the environment isn't necessarily conducive to a relaxing space to eat within. This is best as pick-up/take-out! But regardless of where you plan on eating your tacos, I can no longer say I necessarily recommend Tacos El Gordo...for pretty much ANY situation. They were never easy to order with the chaos of the environment and the long lines, but now you're waiting all that time for overpriced tacos with low-quality preparation and ingredients.