Gordito's has been consistently great - the food is generous, cheap, tasty - the salsa is great - the music is loud & invigorating. The owners remember you and it's fun to watch the kids grow in the photos hanging above the front counter (the oldest one literally grew up before my eyes). It's the kind of place you can go with a big group of friends, or by yourself, and feel just as comfortable either way. In the summer there's a little patio outside as well. The line can look daunting when it winds out the door and around the corner, but it moves quickly and the food arrives soon after you order. It's a great way to feel part of a community, even if you don't know the people sitting next to you.
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