Good food, prompt service, reasonable prices. Nothing fancy here, just a good place to satisfy that craving for traditional, authentic Mexican food! Counter service and a few tables for eat in service. read more

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Very affordable, love the food here. Burritos are massive and their tortas never disappoint.

Always the best in the nieborhood.Been going here since it opened.No frills,just good food at good prices.

I love this place. This place epitomizes my childhood. My dad lived right across the street for the longest time and I remember going and getting food late at night. Late night mexican food runs are the best. I like their rice, tamales, and milanesa dinner. The milanesa chicken torta with avocado is good, too. read more

I had the vegetarian (bean) tacos and a large horchata. I sorta fell in love eating and drinking it. I was very impressed. I'm from Chicago but live in Atlanta. The food in Atlanta isn't nearly as good, so it was a breath of fresh air when I ate Chicago Mexican food. The horchata was 10/10. Tacos were 8.4/10! I'm interested in trying more of the menu so I can give it 5 stars. Lady at the register was nice. read more

El Gallo Giro - Veggie Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

If I could give 0 stars I would. We ordered from here for our weekly company lunch and although the order was accurate, one of our employees meal was completely raw. He ate about half of his chicken torta before noticing that it was completely raw. Not just a little pink on the inside...but it looked as though it was freshly defrosted. We have no idea how he will react to eating raw chicken and are hoping symptoms of salmonella do not begin to occur. This also puts the rest of the office at risk...along with every customer for that matter due to the possibility of cross contamination throughout the kitchen. Given that the meal was under $10, my main reason for calling was to express my concern of health for every one of their customers, of course including my office. On the phone they immediately offered to make a new torta but didn't even give an immediate apology or sign or concern. Her next response was "oh we got a new chef." When I asked about a refund they said I can come pick it up in store or they can zelle me if I have the app, both of which seeming inappropriate considering it was a delivery order and we are a business. The associate I originally spoke to eventually called back and said that the manager was sorry and that she will supervise better next time. This is not the first time we received undercooked meat, but it is the first time it was chicken, a dangerous raw food (last time it was steak). Overall very disappointed and will be hoping for the best for our staff. read more

El Gallo Giro - Raw chicken - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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After leaving a bar with some friends we came here. #Newfriends I like that they're open late. The tacos we're good, not fancy but tasty. The green salsa I chose thought was a little watery. You get the options of choosing between onions and cilantro or lettuce and tomato. read more

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Good for a late night snack, prices are great. This place gets busy especially late night when people come in after a night out. For what it is and the price you can't expect a fine dining, but it's overall good! I had the al pastor torta and it was extremely filling, I couldn't finish the whole thing and I was hungry! read more

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Will order the fajita again also the tamale but I also got a burrito that had no ingredients really but veggies pretty sad to say the price for what i recived wasnt worth it but the fajitas was great definitely will get again read more

El Gallo Giro - Steak fajita - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This place serves authentic Mexican food and is my go to in the neighborhood. Their huevos a la mexicana with steak is really good. Very friendly and humble workers. read more

Walked in, saw customers waiting for food standing at the counter without masks and the 2 employees wear their masks under their noses. This is after the new law mandating masks. Plus the AC did not appear to be working. 89 degrees out, maybe the same indoors. I left without ordering. read more

If it weren't for these fantastic yelp reviews, I would have continued to pass by this place like I have for the past 3 1/2 years that I've lived in this neighborhood. I would have passed by because it really doesn't look like much on the outside. Plus there are a ton of mom and pop Mexican places in the area. The El Pastor tacos are amazing. Sometimes the pork can be fatty, but not here! It shows that the quality of meat is a lot better. I think it was $1.75 for each taco. My friend got the 3 taco meal for $7. You get a lot of food for the money. The guys were really nice and friendly. Since it was our first time here, we had to look at the menu for a while and we felt no pressure to order quickly or anything. The food was ready in less than 10 minutes! Open until 2am! YAY for yummy drunk Mexican food! read more

El Gallo Giro - the outside of a restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Lots of food for your money, steak had great flavor! Our orders were taken quick and service super!

Cashier is such an asshole, makes me lose my appetite when I walk in, nasty attitude doesn't say hi, bitch face, cooks are awesome, food was great but horrible service read more

First time I ever went here I ordered 2 chicken Taco's that had absolutely no flavor or spice in it. Also my husband got a steak burrito which was okay however it was half the size of what a burrito should be for $6 that is insane.. I will never go back here. read more

El Gallo Giro - Tiny burrito for $6 - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Been coming here for many years when I'm the area. If you want a super large burrito get one here. Food seems to have stayed consistent over the years. read more

Shitty food shitty service!!! The woman who works the pm shift is soooo ignorant i dont know if shes the owner or not. The first complaint i ordered over the phone and she messed up our order on everything i ordered....now 2 days ago my husband placed another order over the phone, i get there and it was a packed house like all tables were taken but 2...and there was a line to register , fine..i wait in line i get up to the register and i tell her i had a phone order and then she asks me what i ordered so i tell her. Then she walks away and starts helping her tables fine i understand ur the only person there i worked in restuarant business i know how crazy it can be. So i stood there patiently waiting she comes back and tells the cook i need a torta and burrito i guess for her table..well im still standing there with my money in my hand she turns her back toward me and just stands there staring at cook.....another guy walks in and she tells him his total while im still standing at counter waiting for her to acknowledge me and my order....i ended up walking out....because if i didnt i would have made a scene like how rude can you be to a customer, to top it off the food is not good but its the only taco place open late. I will not be returning!!!! If you need a place for tacos and they take credit/debit and cash there is a taco place right down the block across the street from fair share 63rd and narragansett their food is soooo much better!! And soo much cleaner and friendlier!! (picture of the women with her back towards me is posted) read more

El Gallo Giro - Women with short red hair ignoring me at register!! - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Others opinions think this is what GOOD food is. Mine is that El Gallo Tapatio is NOT it. Reading between the lines of the reviews it seems most rave about this joint cuz its late and they are drunk....ahem..well, I tried this place SOBER and early and it SUCKS - BIG TIME. All I tried was the much tauted El Pastor...I gagged on the first bite. It tasted like it was marinating and mixed in with cheap chorizo..Its hard to find good chorizo btw, and to me, most of it is like eating dog food flavored with lime. Worst ethnic sausage known to man. The pork was greasy and too finely chopped. WAYYY overkill on the cilantro. NOTE: If places like Lalos and Altotonicos is one's idea of what good mexican food is - then I fear your obviously D.O.A tastebuds just might hit another jackpot with this joint - Y.U.C.K Once again, for an overall great variety of mexican food go to LA Fiesta just before 87th Cicero, (they also have really great three milk cake slices) Zaca Tacos and even Pepes is better than then El Gallo, Lalos and Altotonicos. read more

I was here, again. This time at 1:30 am on a Sunday. Shame on me. What the hell? We went after a wake in my husbands ole neighborhood. This may sound strange if you are not aware of the Southsiders native customs. Be assured that although to all non-southsiders this seems strange perhaps even in appropriate to be out boozing untill the middle of the night after a wake; to the Southsider it is not. The review: The good part, it was open. The bad part, apparently they do not believe in any sort of seasoning. The guys were nice, and they fed me which was sorely needed, so thanks for that. Come on though, how about some seasoning, even salt!? The pickled carrots and jalapenos were great, biggest darn carrot slices I have ever seen. I commented to the guys, they laughed at the little blond exclaiming about the HUGE carrots. The innuendo was there. Whatever, I will fill stereotypes for a laugh. read more

The food is excellent. AWSOME selection. The burritos are the shit. Service is excellent. The lady at the register cut our burritos in half which is what we wanted, and we didn't even tell her to. So they are food smart also. They have a good selection of drinks also. GOOD FOOD, SERVICE, & QUALITY. read more

Decent little spot near my crib.I've always enjoyed my meals here.Not bad.Service is decent.Always find street parking no problem.Prices are pretty much the same as other taquerias.Nothing really stands out but always hit the spot when I'm hungry and in the area.I've been coming here for years.Enjoyed their Tampiquena today.It was GOOOOD!!!! read more

El Gallo Giro - Tampiquena - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place serves up solid Mexican food. The tortas are good and pozole is great. Three things I don't care for about this place: #1 - If it's not on the menu, you're not going to get it. Example, their breakfast is really good, but some morning I could really go for Chilaquiles, but it's not on the menu. They do have all the ingredients to make it and it's a traditional meal. #2 - Their prices just went up substantially . #3 - They close really early, which was brought on by neighborhood complaints. read more

Not bad. Had the Carne Asada Tampiquena to go and had a bite of the Torta de Milanesa. Decently priced and the salsas were good.

Tacos and salsas were fresh and tasted good but the meat was a little fatty for my taste (that's why the 4 stars). The service was excellent !! read more

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My first time eating at this location. It's great that they are open late and food is very good as well. Cash only.

There are not many places you can go to get great Mexican food anytime at night... as long as you can handle the neighborhood it's worth the trip. the food is always good and we visited again this past weekend after our night out. The steak burrito is great and is bigger than anyone can finish! If you're in the area it's a great place for a late night Mexican feast. read more

I love El Gallo, it's cheap and delicious. To those if you who claim it is in a bad location, you're nuts! The neighborhood is not bad and the location is great. The service is usually quick and the waitress is friendly. Go to Ell Gallo!!! read more

Okay I use to go here when it was el gallo tapatío and it was good then but now when you dine in you get soup along with your chips and salsa. The food here is good nothing too spectacular. I like going to small holes in the wall and this is what kind of place it is. The workers usually only speak Spanish but I'm okay with that because I speak their lingo. It's still cash only. I order here a lot since it close to my house and never had one complaint. read more

I don't get why this place got such high ratings. It's not the worst I've had; not close to the best. Tacos are ok. The thing about this place is their prices on dinners match some of the million dollar Mexican restaraunts in Chicago. The chips and salsa are weak, the guacamole is too creamy (so much better a little chunky with fresh lime and cilantro) The pastor taco was good...hardly any fat but Atotonilco still has the best pastor in the city. Don't drive across town to come here. Ok if you in the area. read more

Delicious! Cheap! Authentic! I had the chile rellenos and horchata and my sig fig got the combo burrito. The portions were large and it was a very satisfying meal! read more

Either the quality went down or they were having an off night. The pork, steak and chicken were all subpar. Dry, chewy and not as good as we recall. What a bummer... read more

What a great joint. The tortas are outstanding. They only accept cash, so make sure you've got it on you... No credit or debit.

Very bland food. Taco meat was grissely. Going back to El Patron on Archer!!!

Their freaking food was so good, small little place to go and sit down with a couple of friends and chill out. Perfect little mexican food shack. read more

Great local place and it's open late. They have great guacamole; it's pretty spicey! Only complaint is that it's a little on the pricey side for a quick carry-out burrito place. read more

Previously called El Gallo Tapatio, this place serves up great food, fast service, at very affordable prices.

Awful service every time I have went in. Convenient to where I live and other people wanting to go is why I ever went more than once. Overpriced and they spitefully forget parts of your order when taking to go, every single time, ask for your receipt and check your order before leaving. read more

Food was just ok, nothing I would order again. Service was awful. The only words the woman behind the counter said was"cash only", no greating, no thank you. In 2014 it's annoying when you don't take credit cards. There are plenty of other places in the neighborhood so we won't be back. read more

the chips!!!! the salsa!!! mmmm. there is something about southside kids and late night mexican runs. my friends and i have frequented this place so many times. the food = excellente the crowd is also really interesting, hahaha sometimes you get undercover cops and people from the bar right next door and just random random people. i've even run into friends here unexpectedly... at like 1-2 am. the bottom line... whoever is there, we are all there united for the same reason... delish mexican food. i usually get the veggie burrito ;-) although if you like spicy try the chicken!!! the steak is also yum. read more

Great food. The steak burrito, horchata, and guac are my favorites. Bring cash with you-they don't take credit cards.