My wife and I spent a couple of nights in Petaluma last weekend for a memorial service and spending…read moretime with family. We drove from south Orange County early, so we arrived at our hotel very tired and a bit hungry. We decided Mexican food would be a good fit, and El Gallo was a short walk across the parking lot from the hotel. Walking in, we found a very small, hole-in-the-wall room with a few tables on the left and an open kitchen on the right. It smelled wonderful, and the man behind the counter (who also cooked our meal), asked if it was sit-down or to-go as we entered. He handed us menus and told us to sit anywhere. We both sat and faced their TV since team USA was about to begin their World Cup opener in about a half an hour, and they already had it up on the TV. The only other worker at the time was a woman who came and took our order. (Another cook came in as we were finishing the meal, but the two of them ran the place most of the time we were there.) During the course of the evening we learned that she and the cook were married. She was from Guatemala, and he was from Guadalajara, México. They were both very engaging when they had time to chat with us, and made us feel like family. My wife ordered a quesadilla, and I ordered the chicken fajitas. We also saw they had papusas on the menu, which is not a typical Mexican dish (this is why we asked where they were from). The woman from Guatemala brought the recipe with her, and she makes them by hand, one at a time. We shared an order and found them to be fantastic. They were very authentic. Good luck finding any better outside of Central America! The fajitas were so good... The chicken was tender and the veggies were grilled perfectly. They do not serve alcohol, so do not expect beer or margaritas. However, if you want a fantastic meal made to order with 100% fresh ingredients, this place is a definite stop for you. Quick side note... As the World Cup match was about to begin, the husband, the chef, originally from Guadalajara, México, stopped what he was doing and put his hand over his heart and stood at attention as they played the Star-Spangled Banner. It showed a deep contrast to the anti-immigration rhetoric we are inundated with daily. This is a hard-working family making a living out of the dream of opportunity in their new life here in America. Please give them a try.

This is my favorite Mexican restaurant in the area. Prices are reasonable for the amount of food…read moreyou get. All the food is delicious. Their sauce is so tasty and the best refried beans I've ever had. The owners are very friendly and accommodating to any special requests. I typically go and order take out but the restaurant is very clean and on occasions eaten inside. Don't forget to order the pupusas!

Friendly fast service. Meats and fish was well seasoned and…read moreblended with everything it was prepared with. Free chips and the salsa bar, both the creamier green and orangey salsas were my favorite. Definitely glad we came to try this place

El Roy's Express Mex didn't ask for my loyalty -- it just earned it back. I rolled in on a whim and…read morewalked out a convert, clutching the best fish burrito I've had in recent memory. The secret? A little editorial direction. I told them to go light on the rice and beans, ordered it wet, and suddenly the whole thing clicked into place. Turns out El Roy's was great all along -- I just needed to get out of my own way. The place is draped in their signature orange and black, which hits somewhere between festive and "we mean business." Service is sharp, food is on point, and at lunch the place is busy -- which, as any seasoned diner knows, is the only restaurant review that actually matters. Two thumbs up, no notes. Well -- one note. Order it wet.

Fabulous service with a smile! Great food and relaxed atmosphere. Perfect to grab a bite and a…read morebeverage while waiting for laundry next door.

Don't sleep on Cotija's! This hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurant did not disappoint! Sundays they…read morehave their homemade tortillas, so DEFINITELY get their tacos! The carne asada was perfectly cooked, and their grilled chicken was the best I've ever had - crispy on the outside but super juicy and tender on the inside. The horchata wasn't too sweet, and their shrimp cocktail was perfection. FULL of shrimp (perfectly cooked) and avocado. Their chips and salsa are the perfect way to start off the meal, and a small detail... their crema is delightful! If you're lucky, you'll get Karina Andrea as your server. She was so patient and kind, made recommendations, and really makes you feel T home at this family owned gem. Can't wait to go back, and when I do, I'll get pics!

Went here and got two tacos while my food heated up in my van (I work mobile service) and the Al…read morePastor was so good, I went back and got a burrito bowl with pastor in it too. Very clean, great presentation, good service.

The food was disappointing, and the owner had a consistently rude attitude. Based on my experience,…read moreI wouldn't recommend this taco truck and would suggest others look elsewhere.

This is my third time in this restaurant what i love about it its not tremendously big and its…read morefamily owned which is nice all the,employees,are very friendly has nice art on the wall has specials and,the food was awesome the first 2 times there i had Menudo which is very good and satisfying and today I had the carnitas combo what is also nice you get a choice of handmade tortillas or regular tortillas got to go with the handmade tortillas This is becoming my favorite restaurant.

We tried their quesabirras at the Taylor Trades Outdoor Market in Santa Rosa and they were legit…read morethe best we'd had. We then tried the restaurant and were blown away-every dish we tried was excellent! The molcajete speaks for itself! Chicken enchiladas verdes were the perfect balance of tangy and spicy, chorizo chimichanga ingredients were balanced with a perfect fry and the carnes asada plate--wow-- the meat was incredibly flavorful and well done yet tender and juicy. Even the kiddos finished their combos without a single complaint. I'm not usually a fan of aguas frescas but theirs were incredibly flavorful. I would quite literally stop there just to pick up their strawberry or jamaica agua fresca. On top of killer, good their service was exceptional. Don't miss it!

We ordered a cabeza super burrito and an asada burrito as well! The cabeza was super tender and…read morejuicy. Food was delicious and came out fast! Their salsas are so good too! People at the register were friendly as well

Im typically the type to order the same thing from a restaurant once i find a good dish i like. El…read moreroys... not so much. I like quite a few of the dishes so always get to switch it up whenever I go... also, i tend to order kore than i should because I get indecisive ‍ in no particular order my favorite dishes are -asada tacos dorado -chicken quesadilla (im usually asada all the way) -sopes any meat I loveeeee the smokey reddish orange salsa and verde. I drench everything with both even though it doesn't really need it. Large Jamaica light ice is a must but also the pina drink too. Call your order in before because it's always busy... always. They have only made mistakes on my order 2-3x out of probably 100+ times and when they have they have made it up each time beyond what i would have expected, which is not typical in my experience with food truck types of restaurants. Oh, i forgot that I recently tried their ground beef burrito and pretty sure thats getting added to my top items to order list!!

What a nice little Resturant!! Maria was so sweet. Food was absolutely fantastic. Hot, exactly what…read moreI wanted!! My new favorite place!! I got the chille relleno , beef enchilada, tamale and the chorizo and eggs with tortillas. Great !!

Service is lacking. I ordered mini Chile verde burrito. I asked for a side of jalapeños and the…read moreworker who could do nothing according to her said its an extra charge. I said I would pay. (1.75 + tax 1.96 almost 2.00$) For a 11.50$ burrito (plus tax of course) She handed me the mini size container of 7 sliced jalapeños and I laughed and asked for another one for the charge and she said she could not do that. I asked to speak to someone who could. She said no one was available and to write my number down and name. Really !! When I spoke to her in Spanish because she had used Spanish to speak to the kitchen she refused to respond in Spanish. Again REALLY! I won't be returning EVER and I had often ordered food since I work nearby, but I will not be frequenting the "restaurant" again. Bad customer service and food is meh.

Decent taco truck located in a large parking lot. Walked up and ordered 3 tacos Dorados (asada, al…read morepastor, lengua) $4.25 each, and a cabeza super burrito $13. The tacos were excellent. Crunchy housemade shell, tasty fillings, good quality meats, good size. Pastor was the best meat. The super burrito was disappointing. Unbalanced ingredients, mostly beans and meat, hardly anything else. Tortilla is housemade. They are relatively busy around lunch time and most of the customers are Spanish speaking. They give you a buzzer so you know when you pick up. It took about 10 mins for my order. They have 2 kinds of salsas and have pickled carrots, onions, and jalapeños, but they are only given upon request. Plenty of parking. I recommend calling ahead to skip the wait

Our first visit, but won't be our last! The regular burrito with Al Pastor was delicious, hot &…read morefilling. And the Al Pastor tostada was crunch, fresh & yummy. Topped it off with a coke from Mexico & had a wonderful lunch. Staff was friendly & helpful.