Tl;Dr service is crap now and it reeks of human waste and has for at least six months. Look, the good is...pretty much on par with the area, there's better but it's not the absolute worst either. Years ago the price, quality and service couldn't be beat for town. Years ago. Whatever. Quality went down but portions, pricing and service remained better than the rest around four years back. Two years ago quality/flavor continued to tank, but service was okay and prices still okay. This past year? Gross. They're charging almost as much or the same as places in town that are much better in all fields: taste, quality, service, pricing, ambiance. Price creep came first. Then quality and flavor. Then came service and ambiance. Honestly, I hesitate to even brush it off as ambiance, it's closer to a health issue now and has been for at least six months. The area near the rest room absolutely reeks of sewage and human waste. I went to use the rest room and I genuinely vomited. When the smell hit me I was going to just...not use the bathroom, but my body had other plans and I was forced to use it because I had to vomit. I held my breath but then I tasted it in my mouth and vomited again, and then one last time. It was that bad. I don't know why I went back to this place, honestly. Dumb old me assumed twice now they would have this disgusting issue under control. "Surely by now" I said. It's not even that good, the only thing I can think of that possessed me to give this place a try the past two times and now this final time is that I have memories of this place. My family is close to the (previous) owners and waitstaff, we had my mother's wake here when she passed, things like that, and the make my margaritas strong because of that relationship. But that staff has been leaving over the past year, and the service shows the loss. Last time we were here we stood there for ten minutes to be seated. It wasn't anywhere near close, four hours to go actually, a weekend, and pretty dead. I understand why now. The guy in the kitchen just kept looking at us. Some other guy was in the office/kitchen just talking in the phone. The poor BOH kept ringing their little bell and couldn't even get any of the staff to come run food, it was ridiculous honestly. The mod food isn't even consistent anymore, it's like they can't even keep a cook so you order something and it comes out complete different every time, down to the salsa. One day spicy no cilantro, next day not spicy at all heaps of cilantro, one day no spice no cilantro etc. Avocado salad is the same way. So are other items. At this point, and it really hurts me to say it due to nostalgia, there is no point at all in visiting this place unless you like poor to mid food priced the same as better places in town, awful service, and the literal smell of human feces. RIP Gallo Loco. read more

Very inviting atmosphere with kind and helpful staff. We were seated immediately but I bet this place can be quite busy. The food was excellent. We all enjoyed the beans that they served with the chips, a nice surprise. All the meat was cooked expertly and everyone liked their meals. We will be back. read more

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This restaurant has a lot of positives. When we saw the full parking lot we were hopeful that it would live up to the expectations, and it did! The chips and salsa came out almost immediately. The salsa was good and so were the chips. I also asked for a side of the green sauce which was much better than the house salsa in my opinion I had a cheese quesadilla from the sides menu and a chicken burrito. Both of them were quite good. As others have mentioned, service was fast, friendly and quick to offer more drinks. This restaurant will definitely be in my rotation. Highly recommended read more

Gallo Loco - Cheese quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Oak Ridge, Tennessee

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Observed staff (management states this individual is not an employee) using his cellphone for obvious personal reasons prior to scooping up tortilla chips with his hands, placing the chips in a basket, and taking the chips with salsa and two serving bowls to a guest table. This person did not wash his hands and have so type of barrier between his hands and ready-to-eat food. citations: OUT 34 Thermometers provided and accurate OUT 37 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display Observations OUT 42 Utensils, equipment and linens; properly stored, dried, handled OUT45 Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used OUT 47 Nonfood-contact surfaces clean OUT 53 Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean guess I should have looked up the citations before venturing to this food establishment. read more

Mediocre Mexican food & service. I got the lunch ground beef burrito and taco - maybe some of their other menu items would be better to try. read more

Gallo Loco - a chalkboard with a message stating to think about math - Mexican Near Me - Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Gallo Loco is our favorite meal from this restaurant, and it never disappoints. Service is always good. For us, it's one of the two best places for Mexican food in Oak Ridge. Seems like every restaurant has a version of this dish (chicken with veggies over rice, plus cheese sauce), but GL's is by far our favorite. No comparison for me. The patio is a big plus in nice weather! read more

One of my favorite restaurants in Oak Ridge. Located in the original 1943 town center. New owner, Juan, has introduced several new outstanding menu item. Tacos el Pastor and Quesa Barria are two of my favorites. read more

Service was good while the noise level was off the charts. Food was average...but passable. read more

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We love the owner and the staff. Food is always good. Even when they are busy their food always comes out hot and promptly. Looking for an amazing lunch with a short time to eat. This is your place! read more

This place used to be great but has gone downhill, especially with take-out orders. Was there before Thanksgiving and ordered dinners for six. Got home and was missing two complete orders. Went back to the restaurant got what we were missing, checked in the car before leaving to find one taco in each container. Went back in AGAIN and they were so confused. Was told that I wouldn't be charged for the fiasco, but the manager lied. Got my Visa bill with the full amount on it. Will never step foot in this place again. read more

food is ALWAYS amazing, the workers are always super friendly and the food comes out sooo fast! it's just an overall great experience everytime!! we've been coming here for years and it's definitely one of our favorite restaurants read more

Gallo Loco - shrimp burrito - Mexican Near Me - Oak Ridge, Tennessee

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While in the Clinton area today around lunch, we decided to drive a bit further and try Gallo Loco in Oak Ridge. Although the signage on the front side of the building wasn't great and we hesitated before entering thinking it may be closed, our impression of the place changed as soon as we stepped through the door. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and our waiter even gave us a quick lesson on Spanish pronunciation. We ordered Pollo a la Parilla, Texas Fajitas, and Nachos Locos, which were all sizzling hot, fresh, and generously sized. The frozen Strawberry Margaritas and Michelada were also delicious. The Michelada was HUGE...easily 50 oz. Overall, we had a great experience at Gallo Loco and would highly recommend it. It's worth noting that it's about a 45-minute drive from our house, but we wouldn't hesitate go back. read more

Food, service and ambiance are great. Large portions for a great price. Service is always great. We go back often.

Gallo Loco is consistent, and in my option, the best option for Mexican cuisine in the Oak Ridge area. The prices are fair, and the portion sizes are very large. The bartenders and wait staff are friendly, highly attentive, and ensure that you are well taken care of in a timely manner. If you are on a time limit, Gallo Loco is a great option- we have dined in as a party of 6+ during a thirty minute lunch break and were served very quickly. The atmosphere is casual and comfortable. The only "con" that I can think to mention is that the food is not the most authentic that you may find; however, it is consistently flavorful and fresh. read more

Gallo Loco is my favorite Mexican restaurant on the planet! Once, sometimes twice, a week, when I'm in town; my brother and I head out for some authentic Mexican and awesome drinks. Their food, friendly service and low prices are absolutely terrific and did I mention their drinks? One margarita and or a Long Island Iced Tea and I'm exceptionally "HAPPY"... I highly recommend Gallo Loco to anyone that enjoys food and beverage that isn't only satisfying but great... Thank you Gallo Loco for always going overboard with your quality of everything... read more

Gallo Loco - Delicious! - Mexican Near Me - Oak Ridge, Tennessee

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Best way to describe this place is like a bad online date. You spend a few weeks hearing how great someone is when you're talking to them and then you meet them in person and they are not at all what you were expecting at all. This place is talked up quite a bit by locals so we were excited to try it. Nothing at all exciting about it. There are 3 other really amazing Mexican restaurants in town that we eat at frequently and will stick with them. This place has way to many tables crammed in a small space. They serve alcohol until people are completely inebriated with no sign of slowing down serving them. We were in to eat with our 6 year old and there was a table of people next to us that were drunk and yelling and slamming their hands on the table and laughing so hard the whole area around them was glaring at them. But the margaritas kept coming. The queso and salsa were bland and watery and the waiters were running around like chickens with their heads cut off and we didn't have a waiter for our table just everyone waiting on all the tables, at least that's how it appeared. We had to track a waiter down to get hot sauce and the check. The hostess can't seat people to save her life and tried to seat people that came in way after us before us. Just overall disorganized and not professionally ran. read more

I haven't eaten there in a while. However, i used to frequent their business. The reason why? They have outstanding food. The owner and his wife are very nice people. The service is excellent. I lived very close to the restaurant at the time. I need to get back there again and eat. Their tacos are out of this world! read more

UNBELIEVABLY AMAZING SERVICE If I could give this place 10 stars I would! We are from out of town and came here based on Yelp reviews! There were 9 of us. I am not lying when I say our food was on our table only THREE minutes after we ordered. It was like a magic trick.... I honestly have no idea how they prepared it that fast. (I know it was 3 minutes because I had received a text while the woman was still taking our order and it was 3 minutes later that our food was delivered.) Food was delicious and was one of the best Mexican restaurants I have visited in a while. I wish I would have took a photo of our food. Go visit them if you're ever in the area. It does NOT disappoint! read more

The food was not very good . The strawberry daiquiri was t good very watery. Would not recommend.

Great food service is always great and fast affordable delicious always a joy to come 5/5 would recommend

There are a lot of Mexican restaurants in town so it takes a LOT to get a five star rating. Unfortunately this one doesn't match up. Word on the street is that this Mexican joint was good. I'll give them a THUMBS UP on their service and attention to customers. They've nailed this. However, the food just can't compare to other restaurants in the area. The salsa is pathetic, thin, tasteless (unless you like vinegar). The food was quick to arrive but lacked any real strong flavor. We were seated right next to the server station and the dirty dish carts which is a table that no one should ever sit at. It should be a last resort table because the restaurant is FULL. The TVs are big and had two different football games on, which was nice. And the staff seemed to be attending to business and not looking at their phones. Again, an okay place to eat but nothing to write home about. read more

Very good service and the food is excellent!! I would recommend to anyone. I've eaten Mexican all over the US and I must say, this exceeded my expectation. read more

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It was a nice day to sit outside on the patio. We ordered chicken fajitas and pollo supremo for lunch. Both dishes were good and very affordable priced. This is a good Mexican restaurant to visit. read more

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Always friendly, fast and delicious. The mango margaritas are amazing but be warned more than a small and you'll need a driver. They are tasty and sneak up on you. My favorite dish is the gallo loco special with mushrooms. Yum yum! And they'll put pie in your loved ones faves on their birthday. What's not to love?? read more

Gallo Loco - My dad getting whip cream pie in the face. Bahaha good times - Mexican Near Me - Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Beer on tap smacked after a long day at wind rock fucking myself up as well as my bike. Get the steak tacos not beef. Food came out in like 2 minutes, waiter was chill dude. Overall good experience read more

Gallo Loco - The boys enjoying a nice meal - Mexican Near Me - Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Favorite Mexican restaurant in Oak Ridge! Fastest, friendliest, and yummiest! We love their Gallo Loco Special, Chori-Pollo, and margaritas!

Top shelf gringo Mexican restaurant with all the familiar choices but very well prepared with higher than average ingredients. Very fast to orders. Tacos Locos is a great choice: steak and chorizo tacos piled high. I usually add a side of shredded cheese. One note. Dining room is very loud with lots of open seating and nothing to blunt the noise. If you don't mind the vibrant atmosphere give it a try! read more

At the advice of a friend, we ventured to Oak Ridge to give Gallo Loco a try. So glad we listened to his suggestion. We were greeted promptly with a enthusiastic and smiling hostess, followed by the same from our waiter. After ordering a pitcher of Top Shelf Margaritas, we perused the menu for dinner options. Wow!, the choices stemmed endless. I chose the Steak and Shrimp Fajita Quesadilla and Mrs. Rooster opted for Steak and Chicken Fajitas. While waiting, we munched on fresh chips with salsa. If you like spicy, ask for the house hot salsa, it will make your scalp itch. Bottom line; food excellent, service excellent, margarita excellent. And although I feel like a philanderer, I can't wait to come back to the Crazy Cock for another visit. Wow! What a difference a second visit makes. This time, we did not have as near great experience as the first. Both entree orders were delivered incorrectly. When the server was told, he said they had ran out of FROZEN tamales. FROZEN? I'm not sure we'll go for the third try. read more

The best food and atmosphere in Oak Ridge and priced perfectly Highly recommend

Best flavor I have ever tasted. We went for lunch and ate from the lunch menu, my husband ordered cheese steak burrito and I had the enchilada special. Drinking water, the total was $13.54 (he ordered extra side of beans). I loved that my chicken enchilada had jalopino peppers that were so mild that all they added was flavor. The steak burrito was also flavorful altho the meat was slightly tough but since it was cut in very small pieces it was fine. I recommend this place for lunch. read more

Just picked up a to-go order. It was completely wrong and the chicken enchiladas had large bones in it. No more for me!! El Cantarita from now on. read more

If you haven't been here you should try it! This place is really good and doesn't disappoint. My husband brought me home the Gallo Loco special with chorizo added in (you have to ask for it to be added). It's really good service is really quick also. Great folks great food. Love the owners. read more

Great Margarita (Top Shelf/Presidential??) is worth the trip. Happy hour beer prices are cheaper than drinking at home. Plenty of salsa (and re-fills) and chips. Entrees - we're not talking 5 Star food here. It's Mexican food, cheap and good, not great. Service depends on the server. (duh) But really, some are far better than others. My suggestion, go for happy hour. Get a GREAT margarita. Order a la carte tacos, an enchilada or a burrito and call it a day. read more

Very friendly staff. Food came out really fast and tasted amazing! One of my favorites!

I love this place! The owners and staff are always super friendly, and efficient!!! They've got a system that is second to none! You practically get your chips and salsa the second you sit down! The food is always delicious! They even accommodated me with my Carnivore diet, by bringing me a heaping plate of meat and cheese sauce! I enjoy talking about classic cars with Cesar! He's one of the owners(Not the pretty one)! To sum it up, delicious Mexican food in a relaxed atmosphere! read more

Had lunch today & it was awesome! We had the Enchilada Supreme which is three enchiladas one beef one chicken and one cheese. We added the cheese sauce in place of the red sauce which was a great choice. They tasted wonderful. Would definitely recommend & will be coming again. read more

This is the best Mexican restaurant in town. The food arrived within 5 mins of them taking our order. I recommend the stake fajitas or the Arroz con pollo with a side order of shrimp. They also have awesome mango margaritas. Go try them out. read more

Gallo Loco update: They no longer offer the $1 Taco Tuesday's but this place is still very good. We prefer El Canteritos chips, salsa, and service, but it is a personal choice. Gallo loco is loud and vibrant so if you prefer that style you will love it. The Pollo con aroz is great (ACP). read more

Always fast, friendly,delicious Mexican food. We love this place. Everything that I have always ordered has been delicious

Stopped in for lunch based on Yelp review and were delighted. Food was very good, big portions; fast friendly attentive service. Lunch prices are crazy reasonable and options are large. Their sign at the street edge of parking lot is the only one we saw so heads up. read more