Three stars due to availability of menu. BF has celiac so options are limited. Originally wanted the quesabirria tacos but they were still cooking the shredded beef. Opted for the sweet chili nachos, but had to substitute ground beef for the protein. BF said the nachos were decent. Service was great, person taking order was personable enough and explained the menu. The ambiance at Sparkman is great as long as you go on a day that's not too hot, which we did. read more

Gallito Taqueria - Sweet chili nachos - Mexican Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Super quick and easy tacos! Taste amazing and very nice vibes from here! Perfect place to order some food and chill by the water! The birria tacos were a bit pricey though. read more

Gallito Taqueria - Mexican Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Love this place! I ordered the Esquites, which was delicious. Definitely able to share this snack. I also ordered the Puffy Taco, which is 2 fried flour tortillas stuffed with ground beef, queso fundido, lettuce, sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese. So delicious! read more

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Waited in line for 30 minutes to be told at the window they are out of chicken. Would have appreciated a sign that said out of chicken because that is a big part of the menu. Then asked if they could add queso fresco to my beef quesadilla and was told they are unable to do that when I see them spreading queso fresco on the tacos in the back. I don't know how that's different. The quesadilla was average. I don't recommend this place. The staff was friendly and that's the only good thing about this place. read more

Gallito Taqueria - Beef quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Amazing customer service. A great location, I tried the street corn and mushroom tacos. I really liked the mushroom tacos, i wish the shells were cooked or maybe flour but the food did its job. I would recommend this place to friends and family. read more

Gallito Taqueria - Street corn - Mexican Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I've been to Gallito 2-3 times now. It's one of the shops in Sparkman Wharf, so there's always plenty of seating. The staff are always friendly and eager to give recommendations. My favorite item there is the quesabirria taco. It's the perfect meaty cheesy taco with a delicious dipping broth. I've also had the puffy tacos (2 for $6 on taco Tuesday!). I really enjoyed the shell and the queso fundido, but the puffy tacos are a bit greasy. read more

Gallito Taqueria - Puffy Taco - Mexican Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Nice taco spot at the wharf, and their combo pack of 8 tacos, chips and queso, and street corn was a great bundle for a family. We got an assortment of tacos with some chicken, beef, and mushroom. They weren't labelled so we each took some chances, but they were meaty (or mushroomy), decently packed with toppings, and easy to handle with not much mess. The chips and queso was a great portion, so much that some of us ended up dipping tacos in the queso because why not. The street corn came loaded with cheese and spices. There were 6 of us and we were all filled for lunch. We luckily got a table nearby with an umbrella, but good seating will be a bit hit or miss. My main issue was one employee taking the orders and making the food. It is good food, but just be prepared to wait. read more

Gallito Taqueria - Taco bout a deal! - Mexican Near Me - Tampa, Florida

We were at the Florida Aquarium and wanted somewhere walkable because we had already paid a small fortune to park. Sparkman Wharf has lots of options. I chose Gallito for puffy tacos which were okay, but not awesome. I got there at 11 so there was no wait and seating was easy to come but if you didn't mind sitting in the sun. The puffy tacos were $10 for two, not a bad deal, but the puffy tacos I've had before were softer. These were super crunchy and fell apart. The flavor was good. I've just had better. It was convenient and tasty, but I think I'd try something else next time. read more

Gallito Taqueria - Puffy tacos and a pineapple jarrito $14 - Mexican Near Me - Tampa, Florida

The puff tacos were absolutely delicious. Crispy, flavorful, and just the right kind of greasy. Be ready to lean over your plate because it can get a little messy in the best way. The street corn really hit the spot. Super satisfying and full of flavor. read more

The service and ambiance are great. I love the location and the outside area where you can sit. It's all super nice. The tacos were pretty good, I would recommend those off the menu ! However, the quesadillas.. way too greasy. Overall, a good experience though. read more

Gallito Taqueria - Tacos and quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Stopped by to try a couple of the outside food spots at the warf today. This is the first time here and I wasn't disappointed. It was the best tacos I've ever had but they were solid, fresh and ready in minutes. I would return for these tacos any day! read more

Gallito Taqueria - Mojo chicken tacos - Mexican Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Cue the violins because this updated review is a bummer. Between the last two visits, my favorite little taco stop at Sparkman Wharf switched things up. The Chicken Tinga tacos were replaced by Grilled Mojo Chicken. Hard act to follow as the Tinga was their best taco. The mojo chicken was inedible. Chips and queso were still pretty decent at least. read more

First time trying Gallito at Sparkman Wharf! If you've been to SW you know there are several food options but the great thing is you can try a little bit of everything! At least that's what my fiancé and I did. From Gallito I ordered the quesabirria chili braised beef tacos stuffed with queso, onions, cilantro and griddled crisp. Served with a side of chili beef consomme for dipping. I have to say that as a self proclaimed taco connoisseur I was quite impressed! The only thing I asked for and added was lime! It was the finishing touch because the consommé was a tad bit salty for me! Service was great and prompt! They have quite a selection of food and drinks (jarritos, beer, sangria etc..) as well. I can't wait to return and try something different from the menu!This is a perfect place for date night, family day or solo date! There's ample outdoor seating areas all around! read more

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We came here on a Friday night. It wasn't too busy and the woman taking our order was upbeat and nice! I ordered the Cantina Tequila drink - it was very good! The woman taking the order recommended a lime with it. I also had the Quesabirria tacos - they were 4/5. The broth needed a tad bit more salt read more

Gallito Taqueria - a can of cantina - Mexican Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Sparkman's Wharf is a beautiful place to spend some time exploring. It offers a wide range of different places to eat, I decided to try the birria quesadilla at Gallito, delicious! The broth was amazing although I'd recommend asking for lime and adding that to it.. Staff was kind and helpful so it made ordering that much more easier. read more

Gallito Taqueria - Mexican Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Service - Excellent. The person who took our order was friendly and polite. Our food was prepared in a timely manner and was served hot. Food - Excellent. It was taco Tuesday so I ordered two tacos for $6. Having spent a lot of time in Mexico and dined on tacos there often, I know that these were authentic. I had the chicken and the beef tacos. They both were very tender and tasted great. Overall Value - Excellent. Two excellent tacos for $6 and excellent service! Excellent value! read more

Gallito Taqueria - Mexican Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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I am a huge nacho fan so I couldn't resist ordering the nachos with ground beef, although I asked for no beans. The person taking the orders was very efficient. It was Taco Tuesday so they were fairly busy, but the wait wasn't long at all. The nachos were very good. The spicy salsa added so much flavor as did the queso. I only wish there had been more queso as I had lots of dry chips. read more

Gallito Taqueria - the entrance to the restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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I am Mexican and the birria tacos are the best I've ever had. The gentleman working there was so friendly and nice. I don't actually understand why the reviews here are bad read more

Found myself back in Sparkman's Wharf for yet another yelp elite event and wanted to grab something of sustenance other than chocolate. I ran into this place and saw that they had the quesabirria tacos (not sure if I'm spelling this right). The thing is I've been dying to try this style of taco which has been featured on alot of food trend sites for the last couple of months. So...when I got the opportunity, I just had to get take it. I placed in my order for one, which consists of two tacos with dipping sauce (or some kind of broth). Coulda had two orders, which would have given me a total of four, but I digress... Quesabirria, as I understand it, is meat that's been deep fried in its fat, then the whole taco is deep fried as well with cheese, along with the corn taco shell, and you get a soup/dipping sauce/broth to dip it in. Now normally I do not like corn taco shells because it's hard, but lemme tell you...between the sauce, the meat, and the cheese all blended together in melty, cheesy, tasty harmony, my tongue and palate were on cloud 9. I enjoyed dipping the tacos thoroughly into the flavored sauce until its soft. The meat itself was incredibly tender and had a good stretchy, ratio of cheese to go along with it. The sauce itself was good, and I actually drank the rest of it like soup since I really didn't know what else to do with it and it was really good. Definitely plan on getting more of these tasty tacos! read more

Gallito Taqueria - Quesabirria (sorry if wrong spelling) - Mexican Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I know it is hard to find real Mexican food in florida but these nachos were the worst ever over priced and no real chesse no salsa on hand no guacamole or even cilantro, all we had was watered queso chesse and sour cream with nasty chicken (tasted like microwaved dark meet) read more

I had the Mexican Street Corn...a decent portion for $6. And a couple of tacos. One was carne asada and the other carnitas. Both were teenie tiny and $3.50 a piece. Not a fan of miniature soft tacos. Taste-wise they were all pretty good! I'd maybe try them again for a snack. read more

Gallito Taqueria - 1 miniature carnitas soft taco $3.50 1 miniature carne asada soft taco $3.50 And street corn $6 (good portion size) - Mexican Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Love love love their empanadas. To me it was almost the perfect amount of crisp and softness of the filling, combined with a delicious taste. The atmosphere is Sparkman Wharf and you can sit anywhere and enjoy the food. read more

Gallito Taqueria - Mexican Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Good service!! The meals was remarkable ,I tried the quesabirria and it was really good, the best option for mexas , 100% ok!!!

I've been coming to Gallito for about 7 moths now and every time is better than the last! I am a birria taco fanatic and there's is probable one of the top birria in Tampa. I always get the quesabirria chills braised beef taco with onions cilantro and pineapple jarrito. The grill it to a perfect crips and always are generous with the amount of beef they use. My fiancé and I love coming here whenever we go to sparkman wharf! This is my top favorite when it comes to the food options because they are always consistent. The only thing about them that I wish I could change is their pricing. I paid $3+ for a pineapple soda and they don't offer water just the liquid death water. Im still very loyal to Gallito and suggest everyone tries the quesabirria tacos! read more

Good food, but kind of pricey for the small amount you get! I got the quesadilla and was still hungry after read more

Gallito Taqueria - Churros - Mexican Near Me - Tampa, Florida

In town for the weekend, & see this taco spot. Ordered chicken & beef taco & I wasn't impressed. The taco wasn't seasoned and it was bland. Overall, I'll not come back read more

Gallito Taqueria - the entrance to the restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Amazing! The food will keep you coming back for more - a great little spot in Tampa to relax, have a drink, and eat some awesome food. Always highly recommend the street corn and chicken quesadillas-- every bite is absolutely delicious and you'll want another serving! Anytime we have friends visit the area we always suggest coming here again and again. Service is quick and friendly and the options are just enough to please anyone! read more

I was pleasantly surprised by the quesabirria tacos here! I haven't had any birria in Tampa so my expectations were low, and Gallito exceeded them. The tacos were nicely sized and perfectly crisped. My boyfriend's nachos were tasty as well, but overpriced for the portion. Pro tip: grab a drink here if you're hanging out at SW-- they're a little cheaper than at the main bar/beer garden. read more

Gallito Taqueria - Quesabirria tacos, nachos - Mexican Near Me - Tampa, Florida

So. Much. YUM! When I first arrived, the line was very long so I waited until later in the evening. I came to Sparkman Wharf during a Friday evening so I'm sure it's typically busy around that time. And for good reason! So delicious! I'm glad we were able to catch them while they were slow. Awesome customer service! A very sweet lady took my order at the window - all smiles! We ordered the chips and queso and Quesabirria tacos (comes with 2 tacos). SO GOOD! Not a long wait either, maybe around 4-5 minutes? I can't wait to come back and try their other menu items. read more

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Visited this restaurant during a Lightning watch party so it was busy but they were efficient in taking and preparing orders so it was 2-3 minutes in a short line and 5 minutes waiting for food. It was Taco Tuesday so I got the 2 tacos for $6 deal, mojo chicken and the fried mahi. Both were delicious and flavorful. As you might expect with corn tortillas, it can be messy to eat as the tortillas fall apart but it's worth it! I returned later for churros to cap off the evening and they were fantastic + the dipping sauce was a tasty addition too. I'll definitely be back! read more

It was had to figure out how to review and rate Gallito. On one hand, I thought the food was delicious. On the other hand, the food was expensive, and service bordered on clueless. We ordered the quesobirria tacos, the puffy taco, and the churros. Everyone loved the food that we got. The quesobirria was very flavorful and barely needed the consomme, but the tacos themselves were tiny. My husband and son had the puffy taco, and they both thought they were awesome and full of flavor. The churros were well fried, although I thought the dulce de leche was unnecessary and rather throw away (no discernable flavor). Prices were high. The quesobirria tacos were the smallest I've ever seen, certainly not standard size. They were $8 for two, which is significantly higher than I've seen in town. Granted, I know that nothing at Sparkman Wharf is a bargain, and Rooster & the TIll is not cheap. But that's a lot for what it was. The puffy taco and churros were a better deal, but certainly you're paying a premium for eating here. Service was slow, and the cashier was not very helpful with my husband's questions. read more

The tacos were amazing! Loved the vibes here and the service. Most definitely will be back for more tacos!

Down by the river... enjoying puffy tacos, chips and queso and my Corona hard seltzer. read more

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This is hands down one of the best taco spots I ever been to! Tampa has tons of taco places but this is for sure one NOT to miss. The puffy taco slaps and the street corn is next level. They never miss! Can't wait to come back next read more

This is a food container located on Sparkman Wharf. The food is overpriced and portions are small. Nothing special on this Mexican food. I think there is better options in the area. The birria Tacoma's are ok but small. I also got the nachos and they literally got chips out of a bag with generic melted cheese and can beans for $10. I have to say is a pass!! read more

Why 4 stars? Because the tacos were light and delicious. --- --- --- For anyone else planning on visiting Sparkman Wharf shortly after they open, please expect the vendors to be adjusting to the massive influx of people that's sure to descend upon them. I visited about an hour and a half into day #1 and waited 27 minutes for my tacos from the time I ordered until I had them in my hand, to give you an idea of what you're probably in for. But that kind of time frame is completely understandable as these folks get used to the timing of a live audience. These are the same guys responsible for The Rooster & the Till, so I knew that the quality of these tacos would be high, and they did not disappoint. My only gripe is that they are $4 each and can be scarfed down in a couple of bites. I suppose a bit of an up-charge is to be expected when dealing with something as wildly popular as Sparkman Wharf is about to be, but it still just feels a tad high. When it came to choosing which tacos to order, once I saw that they were pretty small, I opted to go crazy and just order one of each. The star of the show was absolutely the Duck Carnitas. If I were to come back, I would have just ordered four of these and maybe tried out the street corn as a side. If you're checking out Gallito, do yourself a favor and order many Duck Carnitas tacos! The remaining tacos were all very solid, but the duck carnitas definitely stood out from the rest of the pack. The carne asada and pork belly were probably next in line in terms of my favorites, followed by the barbacoa and the chicken. I'd been stalking the Sparkman Wharf social media and planning to visit on day #1 for a while. So many of these vendors look amazing, but after careful consideration, I figured that The Rooster & the Till guys doing tacos should be my first stop and I was not upset with that decision! read more

This place was recommended to me by a friend so I gave it a shot. I was very confused as to why it got such a low rating. Everything came out quick, hot, and fresh! My husband and I usually split dishes when we go to new restaurants so we got a little bit of everything. The quesabirria tacos were delicious!! The corn tortilla shell is crispy with the perfectly flavored beef in the middle. We tried a pork taco, chicken tinga taco, and a carne asada taco. The chicken tinga taco was my FAVORITE! Very flavorful! The carne asada was really good too..wasn't a big fan of the pork taco but I'm not a huge fan of pork anyway. We also got the street corn (not pictured) which was DELICIOUS. Had a little bit of a kick to it but was very good! For the comments about it being frozen corn... this isn't a 5 star restaurant. It's a taco stand at a busy community hang out.. it was overall delicious! We ended with the churros that were soooo good!! Hot fresh and the perfect ending to the meal! They were sprinkled with blue sprinkles to represent the lightning. Would definitely go back when I visit Sparkman Wharf again! read more

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These were some of the BEST Quesabirria Tacos I've ever had, and I'm from San Diego where the Mexican food is bomb!! My husband had the Chorizo Sandwich and that was amazing too! We really loved this little spot in Tampa. Great stuff!! read more

Horrible horrible horrible... Over priced... and servers want a tip before you taste the food... Small portions and 3 inch tortillas Corn was old at 12 noon. Taste was not authentic Mexican food.. This place will go under soon. read more

Gallito Taqueria - Baby tacos almost 4 dollars each. - Mexican Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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On my first trip to Sparkman wharf, I checked out all the options before opting for a puffy taco at Gallito. The beef filling and crunchy taco shell were amazing but there was so little beef. It was mostly shredded cheese and some lettuce. I would rather have three smaller tacos that are filled with beef than two with very little filling. read more