Not to far from the museum it is a small place, not fancy so maybe mom and pop place. The service was exceptional. The chips were fresh. The corn tacos seemed to be homemade. The guacamole good as well. Menu appears authentic. Really a nice clean place and I hope they are successful. read more

Food was great. I requested them to remove the cilantro. I order the Lengua Taco Salad without cilantro on GrubHub, and the Lengua Soft Tacos on Door Dash. They dont have the other on the app and vice versa. read more

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I have never ate here before I thought I would give it a try me and my family and I hate to say this, but the meat was extremely dry and tasted bad I hate to say that because the worker was so nice that helped us seems like it's probably a family business so I will just say this you need to watch over cooking your meat and when it gets too dried out and old, it needs to be thrown away, not served to customers read more

We had dinner there for the first time last night. It was really delicious and everybody enjoyed their meals. The chips and salsa was some of the best I've had. I'm looking forward to trying some of the other menu items on my next visit. read more

Great place, very good food and super friendly staff. 10/10 recommended. Gotta try the best carne asala

A hidden gem! We found this restaurant with the help of Yelpers and their 5 star reviews. They were not wrong, as our group of 7 all ordered different entrees and everyone agreed it was worthy of 5 stars. Service was very, very friendly and helpful. Our server answered our questions and made recommendations. We knew we found a great Mexican restaurant as soon as we tasted the chips and salsas. We were served two salsas, red and green. Both had excellent flavor, and the green salsa was unique, different than any green salsa I have ever had. The chips were delicious, very fresh! Breakfast is served all day, and they have many breakfast options on the menu. I ordered the fried quesadillas, and they were delicious! I also ordered a side of beans, they were very flavorful and the texture was perfect, lots of bean and not just puréed like many restaurants serve. One of my friends ordered huevos rancheros, I sampled and they were excellent. We all agreed that if we lived here we would be dining here once a week. read more

El Gallo Cocina Mexicana - Fried quesadillas - Mexican Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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Went there again today as usual everything was outstanding. we had the mini quesadillas and a shredded beef burrito. they're hot sauce is very very good it is kind of hot and I love the green sauce for the chips. I haven't had a bad meal there yet very well recommended. Kind of hard to find. but well worth the look. inside is very clean and they're very friendly. it's all homemade food. read more

I knew not to expect a fancy entrance but the inside of the restaurant was good. Lots of tables spread out in a good size room. The food was great. I had the chicken quesadilla and it was huge filled to the max. I loved it. My husband had the fajitas. He loved the flavor. Chips and salsa were testy. Water in a cold bottle is a great touch. Definitely will be back. read more

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Really super service and probably one of the best Mexican food I've had in years. If you're in Dayton it's well worth the trip

Authentic Mexican food. I ordered the Chicken Fajitas. Portions were good. Onion, peppers, fresh tomatoes, refried beans, rice and freshly made soft taco shells. Tasty and seasoned just right. They brought out fresh hot chips with salsa to start. The salsa was very tasty and spiced just right. Excellent service. Highly recommend. Very clean restaurant. read more

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We finished up at the AirForce Museum late and this little local spot was close by and we decided to try it. We ordered the Enchiladas Verde Plate and the Tacos Dorado. All was very delicious and we would return to this quaint little spot again if we were ever back in the area. The service was friendly and attentive. The seating area is limited to about 10-12 tables so go early. It's a great spot to eat! read more

Service was OK except waitress did not speak English so we had trouble understanding and communicating. Decor was bright and well lit. The door bell was electronic, extremely loud and high pitched, which was curious since the entire front of house was about 1500-1800 square and all open. Food. Bland, overcooked rice filled everything and I have no idea why other than it is a cheap filler. Four of us ordered two quesadillas (one chicken, one steak), a steak burrito and a chili relleno plate. I have never before been served a quesadilla stuffed with overcooked rice but I do not recommend it. There was very little cheese or meat and it was very bland. The lettuce and tomato was inside as well and the entire quesadilla was uncut. I had to ask for silverware. No salsa or anything else on the plate. The burrito was the same just rolled up and closed. The relleno was flat, soggy and covered in a tomato sauce and the entire plate was inedible. My husband ordered a chorizo taco as a backup to his relleno and the taco was stone cold. We had four sodas, no refills and paid $70 with tip for food that was terrible at best. Perhaps Yelp needs to update this listing as this restaurant appears to have changed hands and names and my guess is the four and five star reviews were for the old place. read more

Visiting Wright Patterson AFB and this restaurant popped up. Being from texas, always curious yet cautious of Mexican food. Excellent!!!! I had a huarache w/beef. Very generous portions and a good layered blend of beans, meat, lettuce, queso fresco and crema! Yum. Thinking the huarache was small, I ores 2 sopes: one chicken and one carnitas. Very similar in preparation as the huarache, but in a corn tortilla bowl. Hubby had the chicken green enchiladas; again, generous portions. We ended with a churros dessert. Highly recommend! read more

Did not like the food as much. Salsa seems more like store bought. Liked their guacamole. Service was fast. Ambience was casual. It was ok but not worth the price. Portions were small. This is our personal view as we were staying in Dayton for few days and we were trying new and different restaurants everyday. read more

Not a good experience at all. Ordered a Chile Relleno meal with beans and rice and a taco. The Chile Relleno was soaked in some type of orange sauce and tasted bad. Beans were not the consistency of refried beans. More like soupy. The rice was dried out. All of it was cold. Other than the rice it was a plate of cold soupy items. The chorizo taco was a very small soft tortilla with cold chorizo. Really a bad experience. Also some of the reviews mention a different name for this restaurant and probably why this place has a high rating. I just confirmed that when I looked at Yelp photos it used to be called "La Casa de Los Primos". Yelp should have to pull these reviews down since it changed new ownership and from my experience no longer a restaurant worthy of 4+ stars. See attached photo from this restaurants building pulled from their photos showing the old name. Not going back. read more

El Gallo Cocina Mexicana - Name of the business who used to be located here. - Mexican Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

2nd time there, I tried the Chile relleno. I love these things. I was really surprised with theirs. very different taste than the others I tried. Sometimes different is better, and this really was. Its unique flavor was outstanding. I just wish there was more of it. Not that it's a small portion, just left me wanting more. The rice that I hardly ever mention was moist, tender, and flavorful. And the service was perfect. Service time was quick. Definitely can't wait for my next visit to try something new. If you want great food and dining experience. Stop in and enjoy. read more

This place is a gem. Very clean with a small sitting area. They are tucked next to i believe a grocery store on airway rd. The food was good and the service was great. I definitely want to go back to try some more of the menu. read more

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I give the restaurant a five star rating. It is always clean including the restrooms. The food is always fresh and prepared correctly. The service is always top-notch with a smile.. The prices are great.. We do not go to any other Mexican restaurants, but this one because they are better than all the other ones put together. Thank you read more

The people here are very nice and their food is great!!! I would recommend this place to everyone.

I've been staying in Dayton, Ohio for almost 2 weeks and I haven't been able to stop coming here! The foods service & especially the hospitality here has been absolutely the best service I've ever had! Recommend this place 10/10 times! read more

Lovely people, great authentic food. The guacamole was some of the freshest we've had in a long time. The red and green salsas were very fresh-tasting, and the horchata was, in the words of my 20-something friend, IMMACULATE. Main dishes were also quite good, and there was a lot to choose from. For the sweet, family atmosphere alone,we'll be back many times. read more

Great service and food is great too. Love how affordable the tacos are. Try the horchata!!

This is the best most authentic Mexican. The family running it is so very helpful and kind. When you go, the green salsa is a must! Their chips are super delicious and the molcajete is an amazing meal!!! I mean It's all amazing! read more

I've been eating fajitas for 40 years. Based on a previous reviewer's suggestion I decided to try the fajitas texano. They were the best I've ever had, as were the chips and homemade salsa. read more

Delicious food beautifully presented. Best Mexican food since we left New Mexico. Green enchiladas with tomatillo green sauce and avocado on top were our order and did not disappoint. Highly recommend. read more

I very rarely post a review but La Casa de Los Primos warrants one. The food is exceptional. I went today and ordered a breaded chicken torta, the queso, two tacos and the chilaquiles. Everything down to the hot sauces was absolutely delicious. Nothing was overly salted and everything had great flavor. The service is also exceptional. Definitely go there. It's a bit out of the way and you can miss it if you aren't careful but worth it. Go there. read more

Place is just around the corner from Wright Patterson Air force Museum. Coming up from Northern Va we have many chain and mom and pop Mexican restaurants we have eaten at before this one. This place run by a mom and pop is bar none the best Mexican food my husband and I have ever eaten. Whenever we go on a trip we try extra hard to support the small business owners. You must try this place out if you like any kind of Mexican food from appetizers to dessert this place deserves more than 5 stars!! Thank you for a great experience read more

El Gallo Cocina Mexicana - Amazing chips and salsa. Great service and very friendly - Mexican Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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I'm a really tough critic when it comes to Mexican food but this place has amazing food, especially the carne asada tacos! In addition, the rice and beans are cooked with vegetables and have some flavor instead of the bland rice and beans at other "Mexican" restaurants. Really great service. This is now my new favorite Mexican restaurant. read more

Tried La casa de los primos for the first time yesterday. My husband and I shared fajita Texan, it was combo of beef, shrimp and chicken. It was amazing. Our friends got the molcajete primos, which was also shrimp, chicken, beef combo but with cactus, onion and jalapeños. It was also very good. The quesadilla was small but amazing. Flan & tres leche was amazing as well. I can't wait to try some of the other menu items. Will try to post pics next time I go. read more

Must stop and eat here. I've come through town 2x now and each time has been amazing. Chips are fresh and flavored the right amount with salt. The green salsa is best we've ever had. Amazing service. The place is so clean. And great for kids. No booths but we've gotten lucky to get corner table each time. The outside might make you question if you're in the right place. Believe me- you are. read more

Incredible food, that tastes just like home. I am so grateful they keep the authentic flavors. The staff there is so kind as well. They ensure that you feel cared for. read more

By FAR, THE BEST Mexican food I've ever had. The place is spotless and the service exceptional. Worth twice the price. Will definitely be going back. read more

Homemade Mexican cuisine! What a wonderful family owned and operated little restaurant. We have tried a number of dishes here over the past month. You could go there just for the fresh made guacamole, but don't stop there. The combination fajitas come with plenty of vegetables, thin sliced beef and chicken, and just enough shrimp to make the dish happy. If you are looking for a real mole sauce, it is here. Mole con Pollo is served with two large chicken legs covered in sauce with a side of rice. For those in your party who are not fans of Mexican food, they serve an excellent fresh pressed hamburger cooked to perfection. You have to ask for hot sauce, but the homemade sauces will not disappoint. You can't possibly leave here hungry. If you still have room after all that, they have the best Churros that I have found in Dayton. read more

This little gem was a wonderful spot to grab a bite to eat. Not only was the staff immensely friendly but the whole atmosphere of the place was very welcoming. The food was also great and will most definitely be coming back in the near future! read more

I have been several times and the food has been amazing every time. They have unique and authentic options that you cannot find elsewhere in Dayton. The mole, costillas, tacos, and menudo are all incredible. read more

First time here I had caldo de res. Very hard to find it in the area. It was very good that I took one home. The following weekend went there again and was very dissatisfied that the broth tasted like water. Hubby had a sope with beef and the sope was so thick that it over powered the ingredients on top. The agua de melon and Jamaica are delicious. Service was good and area is very clean. read more

Great food...friendly service. I will definitely eat here again the next time I'm in the area.