The service was super attentive and our food and drinks were incredible! The vegan chilaquiles were ON FIRE! The hubby had a ranch water that was so bubbly and delicious too! read more

Gringo A Go-Go - CHILAQUILES RED with vegan fried chicken - Mexican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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The days of grease guns and gasoline fumes have been replaced with vintage music and the delicious aroma of corn tortillas combined with grilled meats at this old Esso station. Dining outside at this busy street corner is like eating in the middle of a moving painting--chaotic, colorful, and endlessly entertaining. The symphony of the city combined with the clanging of silverware while being serenaded by the Mamas and the Poppas, it all wraps you like a warm breeze, it's an electrifying energy that feels both invigorating and alive. Meanwhile every staff member seems to glide effortlessly through the space, moving with purpose, assuring you an excellent dining experience. If you're lucky enough to get Mikey for a server, his energy is contagious--he lifts your mood and he will delver an excellent dining experience. This one-page menu is the perfect mix of simplicity and diversity, capturing the essence of Mexican food without overwhelming, giving you just enough to excite your taste buds and leave you wanting more. Gringo's Old Fashioned is a unique and comforting twist on the popular drink and the chorizo enchiladas will want you coming back for more, my only wish would be for flour tortillas in place of the con tortillas. Cheers! read more

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First time here and we enjoyed it. The service, the drinks and the food were spot on. Everything was tasty and fresh. My wife's Tortilla soup was delicious. I had the Alambre with steak. It was cooked perfectly and the dish had a nice kick of spice to it. We will definitely be back. read more

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Fun & friendly little Mexican restaurant. The customer service, ginger margarita and the pico de galo salsa were the highlights! The green chicken enchiladas were flavorful. (The chips were the lowlights... no seasoning and a bit greasy) HOWEVER, it could have been an off-night on the chips... regardless, I would recommend giving them a shot, as I will be back . (items of note:* it's street parking *it is pretty loud in the restaurant and the tables are fairly close, however there is outside seating as well) read more

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We were looking for some good food and decided on Mexican. I'm so glad we chose this spot. We showed up on a Friday in the early evening, so it wasn't packed at all. We easily found parking right in front. The restaurant had a chill atmosphere. We ordered a few cocktails and got guacamole and chips as an appetizer. I decided to try something new for me: the verde chiquillas, which was so good. It was full of excellent flavor, and I almost cleared the whole plate. If you're downtown and want Mexican food, this is definitely a good move. read more

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We stopped by here for a snack on a beautiful August afternoon. We sat outside under an umbrella and closely placed fans, so it was super comfortable for a NC afternoon. My date and I split the Gringo Trio Platter with chips, with Chipotle and Serrano salsas. It was the perfect amount for two people and it was fresh and delicious! We really liked the chicken taquitos that were served piping hot and filled with pulled chicken. The guacamole was amazing and devoured first. This was the perfect snack with a cold beer on a summer afternoon! read more

Gringo A Go-Go - Gringo Trio platter & chips - Mexican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

So glad that we were able to come here for a taco during our food marathon. Mexican is one of my top foods and hearing that this place was so highly rated and had so many vegan options. We came during Sunday brunch and they were kind enough to make their regular menu during the normal brunch service. The vegan carnitas is a must get. They were so smoky and flavorful and the vegan chorizo was perfectly spiced and not too greasy. Comparing them to the real thing you could not tell the difference between the two. The corn tortillas are handmade and corn tortillas are the superior taco base. Service was fast and kind. I wish we had more room for their queso and salsa because they sounded amazing. read more

Always delicious and a great vibe- go in and sit at the bar or grab a seat outside when the weather is right. The service is fast and the vegan options are quality! read more

Gringo A Go-Go - Trio appetizer - Mexican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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The vibe of this restaurant is very laid back. The meals me and my table ordered were delicious. This converted gas station is the perfect antidote to overly fussy or chain restaurants. Our server was friendly and attentive. I recommend this place without any hesitation. read more

Most awesome habanero sauce to go with / onto of carne asada taco. That's not the highlight of the visit. Tommy is awesome, sat at the bar and he was an amazing menu guide. Navigated the menu and he was spot on. Hit him up and you will not go wrong. read more

Extremely loud Food was served piping hot They used a different recipe for the cheese which was good Just nothing more than slightly above average If i had a group i would come back definitely read more

This was an accidental find and it was fantastic. The food was excellent, service was great, and we will absolutely be coming back. Great patio with choices between shade and sun. read more

J'adore la vaisselle, surtout les rouges chilaquiles. Les plats sont délicieux et copieux. Le serveur est professionnel et gentil. J'aime le bâtiment coloré. Ce n'est pas trop cher! Je suis allée au Gringo A Go-Go il y a trois mois. read more

Stopped in on a chilly December night with four friends. We were seated outside but tent and heaters kept us plenty toasty. We were thirsty and asked for a round of waters. All my friends also ordered margaritas. They brought me a water and my friends margaritas, no water. We ordered chips and the jalapeño and Morita salsas which both had a heat of 2. They were delicious but a little spicier than a 2 to me. Therefore I drank all my water and needed more and my friends still needed water. When a guy brought our food we asked for water and he said okay. I ordered the cheese enchiladas. Not something I would normally order but the description sounded interesting and I was not disappointed! They were not your standard cheese enchiladas. The cheese was firm with a delicious flavor -- hard to describe. Still, our waters never arrived. Eventually our waitress returned and we asked for water for the third time. Eventually she brought it. The place earns 5 stars for delicious food and fun atmosphere but service left much to be desired. read more

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This was my first time in this restaurant, and I had a great experience. It has a fun and colorful atmosphere with lots of food and drinks in the menu to choose from. I came here for a lunch meeting on a Wednesday and ordered the chicken enchilada with beans and some chips. Everything was delicious. I'm sure this place gets even more fun during happy hour and on weekends. Be aware that there are very few parking spots available but plenty of free and affordable street parking. Overall, good stuff! read more

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Amazing service! Amazing street tacos! Our favorite place for tacos and it's hard to find that in Raleigh. read more

Gringo A Go-Go - Inside bar - Mexican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Gringo A Go-Go has such a fun vibe. Inside and outside seating. I ordered the chicken tacos, which were good but incredibly oily (like a pool of oil). My husband really liked his one taco (the one with the pineapple) and was just okay about the others. Salsas were good. The margarita is served in a water glass and used orange juice? That was a little odd. We'll be back because we can walk here and I'd love to give the enchiladas a shot! read more

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We love this place! The Al Pastor & Nopales tacos are BOMB! Haven't had a bad margarita here either!! The wait staff is always friendly, Louis usually waits on us and remembers our names and takes time to have conversations. Music is right up my alley. read more

Gringo A Go-Go - Entrance - Mexican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Best vegan Mexican food I've had in North Carolina, not even sure it's close. Great service, cool ambience, would definitely recommend.

Absolutely the best non Tex-Mex In Raleigh!!! Love their tacos and yummy sauces to select from! 9 total ...

Great vegan options, very flavorful! The margaritas were also delicious. Quaint atmosphere and very friendly and knowledgeable staff. read more

Gringo A Go-Go - Vegan chorizo queso - Mexican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I only go for the pazole and the service!!! Both are above par!!! Food is awesome and it's a great atmosphere!!!!

Interesting space in an old gas station? space. Covered patios with banana trees all around. Limited parking. So what else is new. Friendly staff. Good food with vegan/vegetarian options. I had a vegan chorizo option with regular cheese or maybe vegan cheese because it was an interesting interpretation that was more of a solid mass in a small skillet (thought I had taken a pic). It tasted good with some crispy chips and flour tortillas. The chicken enchiladas were some of the best I've had. Will be back to try more of the menu. read more

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We started off with a couple of cocktails, the Pomegranate and ht e to try it. We sat outside because of the ambiance. The outdoor patio under a tent with string lights was a really inviting area. We started off with a couple of cocktails, the pomegranate and the tamarind margaritas with really delicious and highly recommended. Also got the tequila old fashioned but wasn't a fan of the cola added to it. For food, we got Barbacoa tacos, Shrimp Tacos and Red Chicken Enchiladas. Everything tasted great. We finished our meal with a Mexican Flan which was one of the best i've had in a while. I will definitely go back here again. read more

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Overall absolutely great. I was hesitant to try and was not disappointed at all. Food was absolutely delicious, ambience was on point. Service was exceptional. We had our 5 yr old grandniece with us and she started to dance to the music Grace a server there just begun to dance with her. Grace is absolutely a beautiful! We will be back. Highly recommend read more

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Great spot downtown Raleigh for some quick Mexican food! It is a sit down restaurant and not fast casual which I expected from the name. Service was good, there aren't many tables in the place. They do make you pay for chips and salsa but they were very good and you got to choose from different types of salsa! read more

Gringo A Go-Go - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Overall, it's probably the best tasting Mexican food and drinks I have had in downtown Raleigh. What people don't like is that it's higher end price point for certain items on the menu... the $5 chips & salsa for example. If you're looking for bottomless chips and salsa, melted queso that looks like nacho cheese and a crunchy taco this isn't your place. I found the menu to be fair for what you'd pay for dining out at a downtown restaurant. I wish they did brunch all weekend, but I believe they only do Sunday brunch. Enchiladas were great. Everything on the menu looked delicious. Service was decent. Ambiance can be loud and tight. read more

Gringo A Go-Go - Chicken Enchiladas in Red Sauce. Queso appetizer. - Mexican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

This is my favorite Mexican restaurant that I've been to so far in Raleigh! It's not my favorite Mexican restaurant I've ever been to, though. Here is why: 1) I loved the decorations! They had a lot of (plastic) cactuses and string lights. That's really fun! And cute! 2) The wait! I only had to wait about 15 minutes for a table on a Friday night, and that's pretty good. I love restaurants that still give out those buzzers to let you know when your table is ready. 3) the food! I liked the chips. They were really crunchy. But I wish they were free! I also loved the radishes in the guacamole, you can see them in my picture. I also liked my tacos a lot (the meat was really juicy and flavorful). I also got a potato taco and I enjoyed the flavors of the oregano in the taco. The empanadas were not my favorite empanadas, but I'm REALLY hard to please with empanadas. I'd like a crispier exterior. read more

Gringo A Go-Go - Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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As always... excellent food and stellar customer service! We ate tacos both vegan and regular and they were delicious!

Used to be awesome, terrible now. The queso was just lightly melted globs of cheese,l and chorizo, chips were burnt, rice was tasteless, quesadilla was soggy. Pay extra for any condiments, and you have to get an entire tray. No kids menu. read more

Gringo A Go-Go - Gross - Mexican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Good food and good service...................... Don't need 85 characters to leave a review. It was just good food.

A great little spot in a great little historic area of Raleigh. The staff was great and the food was great as well. They get their tortilla fresh locally and the chips as well. And you can taste it. The carnita tacos were extremely flavorful and the drinks were well prepared. I would definitely want to come back and try more items on the menu. I recommend others give it a shot as well read more

Gringo A Go-Go - Carnita taco - Mexican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Finally checked this place out and it was so good! Fast service and cozy inside. Shrimp tacos tasted yummy and very filling. Will definitely come again. read more

Gringo A Go-Go - SHRIMP TACOS - Mexican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Still very much love this place and come often. Super friendly staff and great food. Knocking one star just because the margarita sizes have been cut in half but the prices stayed the same. read more

we love the people here. The food is excellent. Get the green enchiladas, chicken, or the tacos you can't go wrong. The short rib tacos on Sunday is amazing. read more

Amazing service, very attentive. Excellent micheladas and breakfast burritos!! Will be coming back regularly! read more

Gringo A Go-Go - Breakfast burrito and Michelada - Mexican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Not sure why this has such a high rating? Most Mexican food places give you chip and salsa for free but it's $6.00 here?! Everything is overpriced for the amount of food you receive. My finance and I shared a plate and the black beans are nothing special. Tastes like they are out a can. We got the vegan option of "fried chicken". Literally frozen chicken is better than this. People giving high ratings must have never had actual Mexican food. Would not recommend. read more

Love having this dependable, neighborhood Mexican joint just down the street. Food is always strong, although maybe a notch down from when it first opened. Having a marg on the patio with friends with the sun going down is such a vibe I love it. It's juuuuust outside downtown so you get the convenience of location without the hustle/bustle of the city. One minor annoyance is they will upsell the *heck* out of you. Order a margarita, prepare to be sold on the more expensive option. Order food without a starter, you're getting a sermon on why you're missing out of the chips and dip platter. We were sold completely out of the blue on a round of shots of tequila, which we laughed off because it just seemed kind of ridiculous, and then when the check came, we were sold on shots of tequila again! I get trying to boost your check total but it starts to feel a little gross at some point. That said, navigating aggressive sales tactics is a small price to pay for the ambiance and community feel. Always in my rotation. read more

What I love about Gringo a Gogó is their customer service. They are always friendly and know their menu. I tried their special of the day, which was the Potato Taquitos and they accommodated and made the toppings vegan for me. Their tortillas are always fresh and that made the taquitos that more satisfying. The outdoor seating has a very latin feel, with many green plants outside. The staff always brings a bowl of fresh water for our furry baby. read more

Gringo A Go-Go - Potato Vegan Taquitos (Special of the day) - Mexican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I can't believe that I have never been here before. My friend and I sat inside since it was so hot outside and it was not packed at all (inside that is). It was a beer for me, a paloma for her and the chips and guac with a small side of pico to start. I chose the green chilaquiles for my entree which is served with rice and beans. The chips were a little thick and the guac was not that flavorful but the rest of the food was great and the service was friendly. read more

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