My first trip to El Gallo Tropical was to try their fish tacos as part of my goal to find the best…read morefish tacos in/around Hamilton Township. I'd known about them for years, but they were kind of out of the way for me. The place is small and unassuming, which gave me high expectations, as sometimes I find myself having lower expectations for a more "Mexican" decorated place (I'm wrong as often as I'm right). As far as the Fish Tacos went, they do not serve the Baja style fried fish tacos that I'd grown up on out west, so it was a downer when the plater arrived and I saw the tacos filled with chopped fish cooked in broth. That said, at least the taco was well filled and the fish had a very good flavor. The broth turned out to be a major issue, as the (very tasty) single layer tortillas were soaking up the broth while I ate the first taco, and the second and third tacos both split at the seams and fell apart after one or two bites. A second tortilla may have prevented this debacle, but I won't order fish tacos here again. I'd have loved a fish soup made in this style. The next visit I tried Tacos de Tripa (fried pork intestines), which is my current go to taco style. They were very good, and I enjoyed the heck out of them. They were nice and crispy as I'd requested, and the excellent tasting tortilla made them an excellent choice. My wife had a cheese tamal that had ribbons of poblanos inside as well, and it was also very good with the poblanos providing a nice balance to the heaviness of the cheese. I'd get both again in a heartbeat. My third visit was at lunchtime, and I opted for a Torta de Chili Relleno--essentially a chili relleno sandwich. It wasn't the first I've ever had, and it's a fave torta when I see them on the menu--which isn't often. The torta arrived with a nice sized chili relleno along with the usual smear of beans, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, and a couple pieces of queso fresco served on a lightly toasted roll. Overall, the torta was very good tasting, and it went down nicely. However, I wish they used a little firmer roll instead of the soft one they did use. The torta was big and warm, and a crustier roll would have been better. The soft one used was near to collapsing under the weight of the ingredients. Fries are an option on the many torta options for a couple dollars extra. In retrospect, I'd have liked to have added a layer of fries to the sandwich for a little extra kick. All in all, El Gallo Tropical is a place I'll continue to go to. The staff is very friendly, and the menu is extensive (too big?). Although I had them initially at three stars after my first visit for fish tacos, the second (4+) and third (4-) visits have raised them up, and I'm rounding up to a four.

Just WOW!!! Best tacos I've had in a long time!! Order takeout and ate half before leaving their…read moreparking lot! Everything was delicious and you can 100% tell how much love that's put into their food! Service is speedy and staff/owners are incredibly friendly! Definitely need to check it out if you're in need of some authentic Mexican food!

Pretty good! I would skip the dips though. The grilled chicken and the carnitas are my favs!read more

Waiting for an eternity in any queue is not my thing as I'll never be convinced of the wisdom of…read moreany crowd. That's why I avoid Chipotle like the plaque and head to Plainsboro, NJ for a fast meal at the Mexican Post. For any activity you could imagine, Plainsboro is never crowded and is routinely forgotten even by the people that live there. The Post delivers a formidable veggie burrito and tasty fish tacos with absolutely no wait. A perfect alternative when all you want to do is grab something well constructed, delicious and inexpensive and... get out of Dodge before lunch turns into a late night snack. Chipotle can keep the crowds and their debatable wisdom, I'll take the Mexican Post. Five stars.

The tacos here are 5 stars. Get any type of taco and you will be SO happy. We got the giant taco…read moreplatter that brought 12 tacos (Birria, steak and al pastor) and we had leftovers and super full bellies. My overall favorite ones are the Al pastor ones with pineapple! The service is upfront and nice. My son ordered a chicken burrito and he loved it as well. The ambiance of the resturant is similar to the one in Ewing, which is vibrant and full of traditional Mexican cultural references (animals, Catrinas, El chapulin, and so on). We came to see the World Cup games and they have huge giant tvs and best of all they are BYOB. So make sure to bring something delicious to pass your tacos down with before you get here. Overall I will defintely be returning, and you should come here too!

amazing food and service and atmosphere! good vegetarian options like the breakfast burrito or el…read moregordo nachos without meat. I wish they had tsp instead of bottled water but other than that it was perfect

Nothing fancy. Large menu. Friendly service - easy to order in English…read more The food was right on the mark. Simple Mexican food. If I lived closer will come often

Excellent food and very nice staff. I got the tacos al pastor and rice and beans. It was all so…read moregood! I'll be back again soon!

Consistently good And by the way the yes leches is the best!…read moreAs well as the horchata Always love my steak bowl and my husband loves his quesadillas The staff is nice

Cinco de Mayo was celebrated at home this year. This did not stop me from enjoying a delicious…read moreCrispy Taco Salad with Chicken. This is such a fun, delicious and hearty meal. You know what? I ate the whole meal in one sitting, no breaks. The service was great and quick. Thank You.

I won't spend much time giving a detailed review because Yelp will just remove it again…read more So I will just say the food is great and like eating at a family place

Do not judge this restaurant by its facade! You'll see a casual, relaxed, basic tables and chairs…read moreplace upon entering but then get ready for top-notch, caring service and delicious authentic Guatemalan cuisine. Our party of 4 shared a plate of pupusas as a starter (2 queso y lorocco/, 1 queso y frijoles) which came with 2 kinds of slaw and traditional sauce). We each got our own mains - 2 El Sartenazo Patricia, Churrasco Chapin and Adobada a la plancha (grilled marinated pork). Options for side dishes were rice and salad with avocado. The presentation was engaging. I felt like they plated each dish with pride. This was our first time here, and definitely won't be our last.

I am shocked that this place has such hot and cold reviews, because we have been here 3 times and…read moreevery time it has been amazing. We have come mostly on a Friday afternoon for dinner and the place is very empty. Which is so sad because the decor alone is reason enough to come here and give them a chance! It is like transporting yourself to a fun restaurant in downtown Cancun. Every single wall is painted or has some type of artisanal art work....plus can we talk about the GIANT HORSE in the middle of the restaurant! Alright now for the food, I would highly recommend getting the tacos Al pastor. They are some of the best tacos and come filled to the brim with delicious meat and pineapple. We always get a plate of these! The next thing I would not miss are the sopes, my husband loves these because they remind him of crunchy arepas. They bring a delicious salad, tons of cheese and meat. Just make sure to ask for some salsa Verde and creme to go with them. Finally if you like Birria, I highly recommend the Queso Birria or the Birria Pizza if you have an appetite. Both have perfectly seasoned meat and great for sharing. As for drinks I would not miss the Mangonaza or the Horchata, both are perfect to balance your meals. Make sure to check this place out and see what you think, you will probably see me there too!

Unfortunately this place was supremely underwhelming to me for my first try. I ordered the Steak,…read moreChicken, and Shrimp Fajitas, along with the Al Pastor Tacos, and EVERYTHING was over cooked. The shrimp were some of the mushiest shrimp I've ever had. I had high hopes for this place being that it just opened its Ewing location. I might give it another shot, but no time soon.

Authentic and delicious! Reminds me of the food from my hometown. The taco's were delicious…read more Service was amazing. The music playing was nostalgic and the smell was amazing. Would recommend

This hidden gem serves delicious food and has wonderful service…read more A lovely place to have a Sunday breakfast, and I can't wait to have dinner there. The tortillas and horchata were life-changing.

It's took me a long time to finally check this place out. I knew about it, and I even knew where…read moreit was supposed to be located, but I'd driven by it a thousand times without going in...largely due to the very small sign located over the location. I didn't actually realize it was where I wanted to go until I was parking in front of it. As mentioned in other reviews, the dining space inside is small and very basic--which is fine. The portion of the store selling Mexican food staples is in the front as you enter, and the handful of dine-in tables are located at the back of the store between the store's aisles and the kitchen counter. What finally got me there to visit was that it was open for breakfast, and while a lot of places say they're open for breakfast, opening up at 9AM twice a week doesn't qualify. El Sabor Oaxaqueño 2 is open for breakfast most days at 6AM, because they serve people who are working their butts off and who need a good meal. The breakfasts at El Oaxaqueño 2 serve that need. My Chilaquiles Verde were spicy, but not super spicy, and it was served with rice and black beans. My carne asada was an addition as were my fried eggs. You can also get chicken breast (pechuga) or a red sauce if that's more your style. My wife's Huevos con Chorizo were very flavorful and very filling. They were also served with rice and black beans, along freshly made tortillas and a stick of cheese to crumble over your meal. She was only able to finish off half her plate, and we took home the rest. Our next visit was for dinner, and because I couldn't decide on what I wanted, we split three plates between us. First up was my Tacos de Tripa. I asked for the tripa (pork chitterlings, not tripe) to be well cooked so that it was crunchy, and they served them up just as I like them. They were topped with chopped onion and garlic, and once topped with the spicy green fresh salsa, we gobbled them down. The tortillas were freshly made and had a nice texture. The next dish was the chicken enchiladas en mole. Four enchiladas were well stuffed with white chicken meat then bathed in flavorful mole and served with rice and beans. Thankfully, it wasn't topped with a ridiculously huge glob of melted cheese. Last was the Quesadilla--not your Mama's quesadilla either. It was huge, and it wasn't as cheesy as the quesadillas the average person knows. Inside it was stuffed almost like a taco with big pieces of shrimp in one half and carne asada in the other. There was cheese, but cheese was not the star as it is in the average quesadilla we're all used to. It was good, and we both enjoyed it--it was just a surprise. The place is far from fancy, but they serve real food, and it's real good.

Friendly staff tasty food. Small bodega with two guys cooking in the back. Maybe like 4 tables no…read morefuss great people awesome food.

Been coming to this place over 5 years…read more The food is amazing, good. This time the breakfast was okay the steak was too overcooked and the maduros you can tell they were cooked in old oil. Despite the other plates always taste amazing. It's a typical Latino busy ambiance. The service was quick and the server was nice and polite.

To get to the point, not only is the food delicious but the service is outstanding!! You should def…read morevisit if you're in the area. They have parking next door so that's not an issue. Their prices are so reasonable and the flavors, yum!! I got steak and rice and my hubby got steak with shrimp. Both plates delicious! The only thing we didn't love was the jugo de Piña but my Jamaica was so good. I would def return if in that area