The best Spanish arroz con pollo I've ever had. Great texture and full of flavor. Sangria was great. Atmosphere was nice. Great place to take your time and hang out while eating. Our server Orelvis was very funny absolutely 10/10 service. Would come again. Definitely want to try coming for the nights where people dance next time. read more

El Gallegazo Restaurant - Arroz con pollo - Seafood Near Me - Miami, Florida

Food and services were good. It's an old restaurant that's kept very well!! We went for a Spanish show that was entertaining read more

El Gallegazo es un restaurante espectacular. La comida es auténtica y deliciosa, especialmente los mariscos y los platos tradicionales españoles. Todo se siente fresco y bien preparado, con sabores que realmente destacan. El servicio es muy amable y atento, siempre pendientes de que la experiencia sea perfecta. El ambiente es agradable, ideal tanto para ir en familia como con amigos. Definitivamente es un lugar al que volvería y que recomiendo al 100%. read more

So after not coming here for a while I learned that it was sold and changed management... so... I decided to come back and give the new "revamped" place a try. First thing I noticed was that a lot of their regular customers were not there. Menu had changed and prices went up. Which I can understand since everything is more expensive now at days. I ordered one of their menu staples from before, Callos a la Gallega, which they told me now it is even better than before. So I had to try it. What a Disappointment !!! In one word.... TASTELESS. Service is about the same... friendly and the bar counter is usually a good place to have your lunch. I wish I had something more positive to say but it was not a good experience. Maybe in another occasion I could try it again and see if there has been any improvement. The consensus is that the kitchen is not putting out great dishes. Thumbs way down on this one. read more

El Gallegazo Restaurant - Callos a la gallega (no flavor whatsoever) I have to say that I had them again and they were much better. - Seafood Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Today, our group chose El Gallegazo for our weekly Friday lunch. We were surprised there was only one other table with 2 people at the time, as we had gone there under the previous administration and it was always full. Half of us were served within a reasonable time, the other 4 had to wait about 45 minutes for their food. During this time, the waiter brought baskets of hot rolls to the table without anyone requesting it. The food was good, but the prices of regular plates were too high, from $26 to over $40 each, much more expenses than they were before. When we received our individual bill, each had been charged $1.99 for 3 rolls of bread; when we asked about it, the waiter said that the first round was complimentary, but the other ones were not. We told him we had not ordered the rolls and that we had not had 24 rolls served, he stated that it was the restaurant's policy. I was the first one to pay. With the bread I did not order, tax and 20% tip, the $16.99 seafood soup ended up costing $26.03. The waiter got mixed up with most of the other bills, charging them for items others had ordered so it took a while to straighten it out. When one of the ladies paid with a $100 bill, the waiter wanted to charge her for my meal; I reminded him I had paid him already, that I had put a $20, a $5, a $1 and 10c in the bill holder and that it was the first one he took to the register. He left and came back a few minutes later and announced to the table that I had not paid my bill, I told him I did paid, and he again stated I had not paid. I told him to go check the register, he left the table, came back after a long while, and handed me the bill holder with $6 inside, stating he found it by the register, then he turned around and left the table without offering an apology. I went to the register, looked him in the eyes and handed him the $6 tip. Again, no apology, just a very low "thank you". Do they always take so long to serve the food, and are the other waiters as unprofessional as the one we had? I don't know, but our group promised never to even mention El Gallegazo again. read more

People bring your fat wallet and a magnifying glass. Size of portion very tiny!!! Very disappointing read more

El Gallegazo Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Miami, Florida

Great atmosphere and fun place to eat and have a fun night. The family and I had a great night read more

El Gallegazo Restaurant - Front table - Seafood Near Me - Miami, Florida

After the new owner bought it 3 months ago, it is one of the best restaurants in Miami. Recomiendo este restaurante tiene nuevo dueño y todo muy bueno ****** read more

Very nice people and place I love this restaurant Good food and friendly Thanks Going back read more

Delicious tapas and paella. Love to come here for date night. Also can't wait to come for the live entertainment. read more

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Great food, service & ambiance! Excellent coffee & customer attention! Se habla español.

Delicious Spanish food, the cod was super tasty and perfectly cooked. We also had the lamb shank and it was top notch. The server was super nice and knew the menu very well. His service was worth coming back on its own. The restaurant is nice and clean and what you'd expect a Spanish restaurant to look like. I loved the atmosphere and they have live music on occasion. I'd recommend this place for sure. read more

If you think you have had a good pork belly, think again. I am a food enthusiast that have been around the world and needless to say I have tried por belly before. The best one by the hands of the brothers Txapartegi at Alameda, Hondarribia, Spain. I can assured you that this one made by the cooks at El Gallegazo is by far better acomplish. Don't take my word for it, go try it and while you're at it also try the sepia fish. Your eyes will flip read more

El Gallegazo Restaurant - a plate of food - Seafood Near Me - Miami, Florida

Excellent meal. Good ambiance. The Chef was awesome. Came out to check on the clients. Will return this month to try the Cod. Bacalo a La Vizcaina read more

El Gallegazo Restaurant - Bacalao a la Gallega - Seafood Near Me - Miami, Florida

Everything needs improvement food, service and ambience. The worse experience in dining out we have ever had.

Wow, this Restaurant was amazing. Always past by it and never stopped. I'm glad I did. Had entertainment with dinner.We ordered the Tomahawk Steak. OMG.. It was HUGE... 48oz of pure Steak cooked to my liking. I was very impressed and will return. read more

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We were in the mood for Spanish tapas and after going to 3 different places (one was closed for remodeling, another was having a private party and the 3rd had the wrong address on Yelp) we stopped at this place. Had always heard good things about it but never tried it. They had a special menu for $11.99 that included a main course 2 sides , dessert and a glass of wine or Sangria. I ordered a sausage in wine appetizer, shrimp in garlic sauce with fries and rice, bread pudding and sangria. The shrimp were large, cooked right and very tasty. My husband ordered lamb shank, rice, fries, sangria and torta De Santiago (almond cake). Everything was delicious. Servers were very attentive and they had live music. Our check was under $40. read more

El Gallegazo Restaurant - Garlic shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Miami, Florida

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A Westchester Classic Reborn! I've lived in Westchester my entire life. I remember going to El Gallegazo with my parents 30+ years ago. I learned to start to like Spanish cuisine at this place. In recent years, it had become run-down. Then, I heard it had new owners and decided to visit again. It is great once more! On my recent visit, I tried a number of dishes (the benefit of going with a group and everyone sharing!). The chorizo, ham and cheese platter was great (as the minimum measure of any legit Spanish restaurant ought to be). The croquetas were very good (more Miami-style than a traditional Spanish-style, but I actually prefer that). The octopus (pulpo a feira) was THE MOST TENDER OCTOPUS IN MIAMI!!! I make it a point to try the octopus at any place I go to that sells octopus, and this was, by far, the most tender octopus I have had anywhere in Miami (or outside of Galicia, really). It's dressed simply with olive oil and smoked paprika (Pimenton de la vera). The rabbit was delicious and tender. The bacalo a la vizcaina (salt cod, Biscay style) was fantastic. The lamb shank (jarrete de cordero) was likewise amazing. The flan we had for dessert reminded me of the flan I would have at my mom's or grandmother's house (dense, creamy, loaded with caramel). The wine list was extensive, and the Rioja and Albariño bottles we had were a wonderful complement to all the dishes we tried. I went on a Friday night, which meant they had live music, which was a nice background to the evening. I remember seeing Flamenco shows here as a kid, so I'm hoping they bring that back, too! Again, as a lifelong Westechester native, I love seeing longstanding places that are kept going. This space could just as easily have been turned into another random business in a strip mall, so I am very glad to see that this neighborhood classic is getting the love it deserves. I look forward to becoming a regular here and helping to keep this Westchester classic going for years to come! read more

Spanish Restaurant in the heart of West Miami. Older crowd yet super fun if you are looking for something authentic as far as food goes. They have a Spanish Music show on Saturdays and Sundays. It is definitely a crowd pleaser. The service is excellent and they try to make you feel right at home. The owners are always there and are super sweet and making sure that the service and food is perfect. read more

good food, good customer service but a bit expensive compared to other good restaurants with similar food

Excellent food!! Marvelous staff!! Great live music!! Went for a drink and got excellent food, wonderful company!!!

Came here on a Saturday for lunch. They have a lunch special for about $11 with 10 different selections from seafood to pork to steak. It includes 2 sides, a glass of wine or sangria, and dessert. The service was great but the place was pretty empty when we arrived around 1:30. Around 2:30 when we were leaving the place was filling up. The food was excellent & cooked to order. I ordered shrimp in garlic sauce with boiled potatoes & veggies. Others with me had the baby steak which was more like a HUGE steak with white rice & fries. The other plate we had was pork with shrimp in a savory sauce with white rice & boiled potatoes. I have no complaints about the place, service or food. The decor is very spaniard & they have entertainment at night with flamenco dancers. I will definitely be returning. read more

El Gallegazo Restaurant - Lunch special.. Shrimp in garlic with boiled potatoes & veggies.. Includes a glass of wine & dessert for $11 - Seafood Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Came here looking for a replacement Spanish restaurant since my old go-to closed their doors. The restaurant was empty and very dark. The server was kind and since there was no one else there he was very attentive. As far as the food goes, I wasn't very impressed. The food wasn't as good as I'm used to. I ordered the morcilla (blood sausage) with potatoes but they didn't have any that day. I asked the server what he recommended but he just recited the menu to me. I went for a lacon asado (roasted pork shoulder) with potato and mixed vegetables. The lacon was huge! It was cooked on the bone and had bits of crispy skin and fat still attached for added greasy deliciousness. Unfortunately the veggies were of the frozen variety and killed the dish. I also tried the callo (tripe) stew but it wasn't what I was expecting. I'm used to having tripe stew with garbanzos and bits of spanish chorizo (sausage) but only got the tripe in sauce. I asked the waiter about it and he said the style I'm referring to is from Madrid but the restaurant cooks using a northern style from Galicia. Plain style... Both dishes were part of a dinner special they were offering. They came with a glass of generic red wine and a dessert and turned out to be a very inexpensive meal. Even so, I don't think I'll come back. Thus, my search continues. read more

El Gallegazo Restaurant - Lacon asado - Seafood Near Me - Miami, Florida

The worst food! Dirty and old. Zero parking!! Table of 12, but getting that 12th chair was a problem. The waiter just didn't get it/ he was focused on the fact that 11 fit better / may have been the case but, what do you do with the 12 th person? Huh??? Figure it out! Once seated, we ordered - menu is not varied- table clothes had been sitting on those tables for weeks and stains were everywhere - ugh! What stands out the most is the "caldo Gallego" a staple for the Spaniards - 5 of us started with the soup- mistake! Kitchen must've just had enough for 2 cause they simply just added a bucket of water to the pot and poof 5 bad bad dirty water. Terrible! read more

It's at a good location right on Coral Way off of the Palmetto in the corner of a shopping center, so that's the first plus point. Took literally 13 minutes on a Sunday afternoon driving from Country Walk. Many, many Spanish specialties, and I originally wanted a paella campesina, but since it was going to take 40 minutes, ordered a delicious sopa de mariscos, and masas de cerdo con camarones. The sopa was a broth full of seafood, and the masas which were in a nice, yellowish sauce were tender. The shrimp were big and tasty. Even ordered a sopa to go for my dad, who was craving a fishy soup kind of similar to our Peruvian Parihuela. Much like Gallegos, we Peruvians love seafood. This place has been there for many years, and it's overwhelmingly an older crowd which is excellent in order to avoid the typical trashy loudmouths in many Miami restaurants. I like eating in peace and not listening to other people's mindless drivel. Will definitely return next or the following week. Viva Galicia, joder! October 13: The paella campesina (pork and sausagewas delicious as was the cheesecake. The duo singing old Cuban and Spanish classics was very nice also. read more

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Superb cooking and ambience!!! The $ and quality excellent!! And the entertainer was very talented and friendly!! read more

If I could've rated 0 stars I would have... The food was extremely plain and had no flavor, I could have made the same entree at home with much better results. The service was absolutely horrible. We were advised us order from the special menu because it was late and they did not want to go through the trouble of cooking anything complicated. The fries where stale. The "sirloin" steak was full of skin everywhere, definitely was not cleaned correctly. Above all the waiter was extremely rude and accused us of asking for a free extra dessert although we had originally asked for it in the first place and he forgot about it! He was insinuating we were attempting to "pull a fast one" on him! Finally to top off the bad service the waiter kept pushing us for his tip, are we supposed to be harassed about giving tips now?!? DEFINITELY will never return here and for goodness sake save yourself the time, money and the let down. read more

Wow...I can't believe the health department let's them operate. This has to be the oldest, darkest, dirtiest place in Miami. I pressed on since thought possibly the food would be good, nope. Plain, came out cold, took 50 minutes to get anything. I'm sure it just sat in the kitchen while the rude server playing in his iPhone. I'm not gonna waste anymore time tying this review, bottom line; avoid. read more

The food was delicious and the prices are very reasonable. The fish and meat are extremely tasty. The only reason I am not giving this place five stars is because the waiter was extremely rude. Perhaps he thinks that he is in Spain where you can be rude to the customers because they're on salary. The other issue was the parking ;the parking is absolutely horrendous. I would recommend this place simply because the food is worth it. I will definitely be returning ;hopefully the owners will give their waiters a course in customer service so that I can get the Fivestars that it should have. read more

We came here tonight because an acquaintance had mentioned they had seen good reviews and I can honestly tell you the good reviews must be fake. This has to be the worst restaurant I've ever eaten, not the worst Spanish restaurant but just the worst restaurant. The fact that we went on Friday night and there were only two other tables with customers should have been a warning sign. We ordered garbanzos and they were dry and tasteless. Usually adding chorizo to any dish adds flavor but these people managed to make it tasteless. The best thing were the warm rolls that they bring you at the beginning of the meal, everything else was an utter disappointment. How this place stays open is beyond me. Stay away and save your money. read more

La decadencia de este restaurante desde que lo traspaso Marcelino Francos es absoluta.La atencion y el servicio con cuatro camareros en sala y una sola mesa que atender,fueron malos.La racion de pulpo a la gallega ,incomible:muy escasa,seca ,duro,viejo y mal alinado.El lacon cocido a la gallega estaba crudo,asado y no cocido,frio y regado con una salsa con sabor a cordero;solo se salvaron de este desastre gastronomico,las patatas a la panadera.La relacion precio-calidad muy mala.Para remate,la representacion del dueno fue penosa.Mariano Jimenez. read more

I've been coming here for a few years for their weekday lunch special and have never been disappointed with their food or service. It's about $11 and comes with an entrée; one glass of house red, white, or sangria; a small basket of bread; and a dessert. I almost always order the lacon (ham hock) with vegetables. It comes on the bone but can be requested off-bone if desired. Anyway, it's so soft, flavorful, and succulent, it's falling off the bone, just amazing. I've also ordered the salmon with vegetables and it was delicious. I always order the flan for dessert and it is good. We usually top off with an espresso - not included in the lunch special, but a meal isn't complete without one. We've tried catching the live entertainment at night, but both times the musician was out of town or something. Best to call ahead of time to make sure the show is on. This place has a small bar at the entrance. It's a small, modest restaurant overall, very local and neighborhood-oriented with a steady flow of regulars. You are not likely to find tourists here. The food is Galician (hence the name, "El Gallegazo," colloquially "the big/hearty Galician"), from northern Spain, so it may not be what you're used to if you frequent other Spanish restaurants whose menu items are influenced by, say, cuisine from Madrid, Barcelona, or Seville. Galician food has its own style and flavor, and El Gallegazo does a good job of bringing it to the table for all to enjoy. read more

The manager of this restaurant refused to serve my dear friend because they thought he had cancer. I find this not only offensive but ignorant and insensitive. He has enough on his plate as it is battling a dreadful disease ( a no contagious one at that) without being humiliated in public by some arrogant imbecile. Please consider taking your business elsewhere. read more

El Gallegazo Restaurant - Nobody should be discriminated against. - Seafood Near Me - Miami, Florida

The best place ever the food is great, the prices are very good and the service pretty ok it is still one of the best places in Miami to eat spanish food read more

New owners. Super friendly staff. Very welcoming. The food was very good. Portions are plentiful. The live guitar and flamenco dancer was an added touch. The service was exceptional. Will definitely return. read more

This is neighborhood gem. Authentic and cooked by a Spanish chef. We had fresh grilled fish dishes, The lamb or Jarrete was delicious, the octopus soft and tasty, the cod croquetas were delicious , cheese , Spanish ham, and salami. we had albariño white wine. The flan was so delightful because it wasnt too sweet, and it had a good firm consistency. On a Sunday nite, there was music, so that we could dance and burn the calories for an amazing dinner. read more

This place is amazing!!!! My boyfriend and I stumbled in hoping for some quick local food and were blown away with how delicious the paella was! Not only was the food wonderful, but our waiter Martin was the best! You have to ask for him if you go- he gave us the best wine pairing and brought us up to teach us how to salsa. Everyone was so inviting and the owner even came by our table to welcome us personally into the festivities. 100/10 read more

This is a wonderful Spanish-Galician restaurant. I can't understand why it's classified by Yelp as a "Mexican" restaurant. read more

This Restaurant, I found out is under new ownership, no wonder it is now a heck of a GREAT place once a again for one of my favorite dishes, PAELLA...also their Pulpo a la Feira is outstanding...my wife and I enjoyed the great Flamenco Show, the atmosphere and the outstanding customer service. No Complaint from us....Just Perfect !!! read more

New management is kicking! restaurant is clean looks very different from what it was a few months ago. Great food , great show, great music read more