“Taco Tuesday in Tucson” is a column where we explore the unique tacos stands throughout Tucson… on Tuesdays.
El Chinito Gordo opened up back in December 2019 at 2920 N. Oracle Rd., which previously housed Club 21 Mexican Food for 73 years, and it’s been dishing out the goods on Taco Tuesday (and other days of the week, too) ever since.
Whether it’s crispy or something on the softer side, the restaurant has plenty to choose from.
Let talk about the Los Soft Tacos, though, and more importantly the Al Pastor. The pork tacos, which are available a la carte for $3 each, are well-seasoned and juicy with a layer of sweetness and bits of char.
Plus, each taco is also served with cilantro, onions, and lime.
Being that you can order them individually, you can let your wild side shine by ordering any of the other soft tacos available, including the Carne Asada, Grilled Fish, Birria, Chicken Tinga with Chorizo, Grilled Chicken, Rajas con Queso, and Grilled Shrimp.
If you’re still hungry for more, take a stab at the Churro Nachos.
Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by a pile of cinnamon sugar bunuelo chips and bite-sized pieces of churros, and then topped with vanilla ice cream, sweet mango salsa, caramel, and chocolate.
El Chinito Gordo is located at 2920 N. Oracle Rd. For more information, visit elchinitogordo.com.
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Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.
