We've been going to this place for years. Since it opened actually. It's kinda cool to see how it's changed over the years. One thing that hasn't changed is my order. I always get the Chili Con Puerco. It's prepared different every time I order it, but it's ALWAYS delicious. (I assume that how it's prepared just depends on who's cooking) It's one of the few places that i've found with chilies stuffed with pork. Usually it's ground beef, chicken, or just cheese. Any time i'm in need of a comfort meal, this is the place i go. read more

Los Gallos Mexican Grill - Chili con puerco (stuffed pepper and pork) - Mexican Near Me - Rochester, New York

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This place was one of my favorites and it's definitely gone down hill! Me and my father went there and we got met with sticky menus and sticky tables. Then we ordered and got the wrong food and took 10 minutes until we got our order. When we finally got are food it was nowhere near as good as it used to be. The chips were stale and the salsa had a odd and weird taste to it. Plus not to mention that they didn't even have any tamales which is what I originally went there for. Would definitely not go there again read more

It's one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in Rochester,the staff have been to me and my family always helpful and friendly , I usually get the shrimp or fish tacos which are the bomb in my opinion or I get the Santa Fe burrito . I love the soft Salsa music playing in the background and the decor is decent plus this place holds a special spot in my heart,me and my Cousin Joe Smith Jr aka SNOOK went here for Father's Day 2019 then my cousin passed away in 2022,one of the last pictures I took with him was inside that restaurant!! read more

I love how colorful it is here. The food is always excellent and portion sizes are perfect. The best chips and salsa in the area!

We'd been to Los Gallos before about a year ago and found it very good. And our first impression upon walking in the door for this lunch visit was still good! The colorful décor delighted our eyes, and delicious aromas delighted our noses. Unfortunately, it was all downhill from there. I would have preferred a robot over the human that waited on us. At least a robot would have been programmed with a friendly personality. Our duller than dull waiter had no personality at all. We both ordered the chimichanga lunch special. What arrived looked like a plate of refried beans with some shredded lettuce and a tomato slice on the side. Where was the chimichanga? We were about to call the waiter back over when we spotted it, barely visible under the lettuce - a pale roll about the thickness of a thumb with a dollop of sour cream on top. We should have called the waiter over anyway to complain but we were too polite. I wish I could at least say the food was tasty. But it was not. The beans were watery and bland. The tomato slice was soggy. The chimichanga was gone in two tasteless bites. And then my husband took a trip to the restroom. The filth! You don't even want to know. My advice - Do NOT go to Los Gallos. read more

Delicioso, I made a gh order so when I gat it it was a bit cold but, it was very good. I will have to go in person to enjoyed it better

My friend and I didn't plan to come here, but there was a 90 minute wait where we had planned. We called here, and they said they had a table. And don't let that fool you! This place was packed! On a Tuesday! The hostess was also our waitress, so she was busy. Even though they were busy, everything came out quickly. And she took our food order when she took our drink order because we were ready. I got a jumbo strawberry margarita, and it really was jumbo! And very good. Good amount of alcohol and a good taste. I got it on the rocks. I'm vegetarian, and they have a vegetarian section on the menu. I don't like beans, so I was a little limited. I got the potato burrito and spinach enchilada. It was ok. I was talking to my friend, so it's probably my fault, but the whole dish had some kind of sauce on it that I didn't like. I'd have gotten it plain if I'd have known, and I'm sure I'd have liked it better. I also got a cheese quesadilla on the side. I thought it was very small for $4, and didn't come with sour cream or anything. It was pretty good though. Hard to mess up a plain cheese quesadilla though. My margarita was my favorite part of the meal and it was well worth the $12. I really didn't love anything I ate, but I'd go back and try something else. And the service was really good; especially since they were so busy. read more

Los Gallos Mexican Grill - Jumbo strawberry margarita - Mexican Near Me - Rochester, New York

I was here years ago for their rolled tacos and I thought the place was okay but not worth coming back. I came back again tonight for their drinks and desserts - give it a another shot and in another category of foods. I am still disappointed. Their margaritas are terrible - huge in size which is a plus don't get me wrong but soooo artificially flavored. My traditional lime margarita was a slime green in color and my boyfriends strawberry margarita was so sweet and red in flavor you could tell both were straight from a cheap flavored margarita plastic bottle. The fried ice cream we got I did not even consider fried ice cream. Too huge in portion the ice cream doesn't melt when you put your spoon in like it should and is covered with so much whipped cream you can't tell there's a fried layer even over the ice cream to pierce through. The service is slow - really slow and staff is not very attentive to the needs of their customers but very nice. I do not recommend coming here if you're in the area and wanting Mexican there are many better options - including chili's. read more

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Enjoyed our take out, always love the margaritas while waiting !! Their service is good too!

Excellent food and service. All varieties of stuffed poblanos are terrific, as is the salsa/chips and every other entree on their menu. The servers are friendly, professional, and on top of your order. One of our favorite places. read more

Affordable! Great staff very helpful and welcoming. It's great to see such a local place in the 585 be authentic. I highly recommend the enchiladas and margaritas!! read more

Los Gallos Mexican Grill - Enchilada - Mexican Near Me - Rochester, New York

I have not had a meal representing Mexico this good since my meal at the Mexican Pavilion at the 1984 Worlds Fair. Service was 5 star. Our waiter made sure to check with us periodically. The decor is unique. The furnishings appear to be hand painted. Look for the buxom horse on the back of one of the chairs.. read more

Came in on a Tuesday night! We were seated right away, around 5:15pm! They were not too busy. I ordered a raspberry margarita and my husband got the draft beer. The beer was a huge 32 Oz pitcher, the taste was okay! My raspberry margarita was delicious, and was worth the price. It was definitely not lacking alcohol. I got the carne asada, and was kind of disappointed. It is served as a large strip steak that you have to cut up, and wasn't much to write home about. The chips and salsa were okay, but the salsa was hot, and I prefer a fresh salsa to a hot one. My husband really enjoyed his meal, so we might be back! read more

Some of the best Latin food in ROC. Not to mention the cocktails- The Texas Margarita--- dreams of these keep me awake. From the chips snd salsa to rice and beans the standard dishes are very tasty. The main courses are equally tasty. Highly recommend that you finish your meal with the fried ice cream. read more

We used to go about once a week. We went tonight and they have raised the prices again and reduced the portions. $58 for Pollo Loco and a Burrito, 2 diet Pepsi. The food and service are great but they have priced themselves out of our budget. It's way cheaper to go to Texas Roadhouse just down the road. read more

For the Mexican food police that will say this isn't real Mexican food...I know. It's America's take on Mexican..like every other cuisine in America. Gah! So if it makes you feel better just add "American" after every time I use the word Mexican in my review...Happy now? I don't always eat Mexican...but when I do, it's Los Gallos...The food is delicious. I always order the same thing too. The grande Special. Comes with a Chile Rellano, A Chalupa, enchiladas, A Beef taco, A Beef burrito, and rice n beans. And if I am particularly famished..I will order a extra chilie rellano...because it's my favorite. Everything taste amazing and fresh... like they actually took time to prepare it. I don't know why I eat Mexican food as sparatic as I do...Maybe because growing up my family was big on Chinese Takeout. I am actually a good cook and I cook food from all different cuisines..and I actually cook Mexican at home more than I eat it out! I kind of wish I had Mexican food more often but to me it's just one of things I crave a couple times a year. So when I do crave it I like to stick to what I've ordered before, because I know I will like it. I always order takeout so I never ate inside.. but the inside has a modest dining room with Booth's and tables. Wait staff always seems friendly as I watch them interact with customers, while I wait for my food. Note- some of the takeout items are a dollar extra than if you were to dine in. I imagine it's because they miss out on the gratuity for take out orders... but the food is so good I don't mind. Lastly, I recommend trying the Chile Rellano! read more

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I really enjoyed the lunch steak fajitas. The strips of meat were thin, but abundant and not overdone. It was a little heavy on the green bell peppers. This wasn't a bad thing as far as flavor goes. The best part was making your own fajitas with the soft flour tortillas and fixings. The beans were tasty and the rice was a little better than another local Mexican place I had recently. The complimentary tortillas were appreciated, although maybe could have used a little salt. These weren't quite as tasty as another place I had recently. I enjoyed the strawberry frozen margarita, which was pretty strong, if you ask me. The waiter was very nice, food came out quickly, and we felt safe with a lot of distance between us and other patrons. It seemed clean enough inside too. My boyfriend is very picky, but enjoyed the beef taco and beef burrito. This experience made me want to come back more so increasing my previous review from Feb 2020 from 3 to 4 stars. read more

I've always wanted to try this place but I'm never around that area.. today I was , and I was hungry!! Haha... it wasn't busy and it was quiet. The server was friendly and attentive to us. The restaurant was also very clean . I got the steak fajitas, and it was good. Blows Monte Albans any day. The steak was tender and seasoned nicely, the guac was BOMB, and the rice was good too. I'm very picky about my rice. I've had better salsa and chips but when I added some salt it was better. I'd definitely go here again for lunch!! read more

Los Gallos Mexican Grill - Steak fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Rochester, New York

With it being my first time visiting this place, Alex our server was very friendly, helpful and patient with me. I ordered a meal that honestly I didn't expect to get, looked disappointing to be honest, Alex explained that it was a combo meal, and offered to help me with choosing another dish. Again the patience he had with me, didn't disappoint. I chose my meal which I was eyeing from the beginning. My meal came, and it was delicious! As we were dining, and the place was filling up with other guests, Alex did not forget about us. He was very attentive to our needs. Food and drinks were exceptionally delicious! Alex is a great server, and very knowledgeable! He was a pleasure! The only downside was $12 for a mojito. The place inside with the music and how decorated it was, with murals all around the place, made you feel like you were in Mexico. Beautifully decorated! I would come back! Thanks Alex for a wonderful experience! read more

MUST EAT MEXICAN IN ROCHESTER, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE GLUTEN FREE! After being disappointed by stopping at another establishment that crossed off all the GF on their menu due to inability to provide gluten free food safely, I thought I was not going to find a Mexican place to eat....until WE CALLED LOS GALLOS! Victor was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful, he went through what I could/could not have exactly (no go for red enchilada sauce and the poblanos) but explained majority of the menu can be made gluten free (exchanging a flour tortilla for corn) and that they take dietary restrictions very seriously. I felt confident ordering that I was in good hands. Complimentary chips and salsa were an added bonus, fresh and hot! I ordered the chicken fajita, with corn tortilla instead of flour. This meal was delicious, the food came out hot, fresh, and filled with flavor. Victor even stopped by again to tell me if I wanted, I could try other things in the future since I was it was my first time dining there. I will be back! Fresh food, safe for me, and reasonably priced! read more

Been a customer for a couple of years now and we are always pleased. They have an extensive vegetarian selection! And huge margaritas and draft beers!! *The art work and murals are amazingly beautiful read more

The fajitas were amazing & the staff friendly, along with giving the most perfect service. Our group of retirees just love this restaurant.

I pass this place every day and never make it out there. Finally the other day we made it happen! Los Gallos, your food is so freakin tasty!! We ordered out so I didn't get to enjoy your hospitality but man oh man was everything so good. Salsa and Guac? Perfecto! I am newer to the guac life and pretty picky and y'all brought it. My meal was way better. I ordered the tacos & enchiladas combo and everything was worth it. Everyone in my party had a delectable experience. I would recommend them anytime. Expect me over there again, Los Gallos. read more

Wanted to surprise the wife on our dinner choice on a Tuesday night. We have been wanting to try this place ever since we've tried the New Mexican joint down the road. We walk in and we're seated immediately. First impressions were that this place was a little run down but had the same exact seats and Decor as the other place. Not a huge beer selection. I ended up getting the only beer that had on draft. A huge 32 oz mug I could barely pick up. Wife had a raspberry margarita. She said it was the best part of the meal. They brought chips and salsa for the table but the chips desperately needed salt. The salsa was HOT! It was hard to keep it away from the little guy but it would have been to hot for him. I ordered the Chiloupa taxana and it was amazing!! Would definitely order it again. My wife's carna esada? Was just ok. Flavors were good but it was a huge chunk of steak really awkward to cut up and put in your tortilla. Everything was $52. I don't think we'll be back. Maybe but I doubt it. read more

Friendly service, great food, reasonable prices, easy parking, handicapped accessible.

Los Gallos has changed a little since it opened but the carnitas keep me coming back again and again. The staff is friendly and attentive. The portions are big and the prices are reasonable. I don't care for any of the desserts, or else this would be a 5 star for me. read more

I have nothing but good things to say about this place. The thing that sticks out though, is the fact that the staff is awesome. They have each other's back in the front of the house, helping their colleague's customers, and seem very happy to do so. That makes me feel good as a patron. On to the food. As you can see from my photo, my dinner was enough for two people. I'll have the tamale and enchilada for lunch tomorrow, but I can't rave enough about the Chile Rellenos. The taco and chalupa were good too (the chalupa is more like a tostada than the chalupa you'd get at Taco Bell). I'll gladly go back again sometime and try something new. Tonight I couldn't make up my mind, but I'm glad I got the Special Dinner. Oh, and it was only $13.99. Again, enough for two people, and at that price point it's definitely a steal. read more

Los Gallos Mexican Grill - The Special Dinner. Oh and my wife's burrito . - Mexican Near Me - Rochester, New York

Amazing food and service. I originally went to Margaritas Mexican Cantina down the street but after waiting over 90 minutes after being told 40 minutes on a Saturday at 3:30 pm, we decided to go here on the recommendation of someone else waiting there. We were seated, served, ate, and left in less time than we waited at the previous restaurant. Authentic food, reasonable prices, and great margaritas! I definitely recommend the Margarita tower, it is a crowd pleaser! Definitely get the Enchiladas Suiza, it will not disappoint! Many people at Los Gallos were previously waiting at Margaritas Mexican Cantina, and they all agreed that Los Gallos was 10 out of 10! read more

I really wasn't impressed with any part of the service or food/drinks here. We were sat, it took several minutes for someone to come over and they weren't busy. The drinks were super artificial and sugary and way too sweet. The fried ice cream wasn't nearly as good as other times I've had it at other restaurants. The food was bland. I won't come back but others seem to enjoy it so maybe you're experience will be different if you go and try them yourselves. read more

Chicken was dry, service was poor. Attitude was ok. Not really paid attention to. No refills offered or asked. Seemed like we were being rushed out. Not a pleasant experience. Wouldnt suggest unless you are lacking in melanain. Those are the only people they serve with a smile. read more

Best Mexican food you can find in Rochester. Salsa is spicy and full of flavor. There's never a wait for a table and all the servers are very nice. Yummy drinks read more

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What do you call "Gallows" on an old ship, in Spanish? "Los Gallos." I'd rather be in the Gallows than eat here. OK that's a total overreaction, and I'm kidding. I didn't like the Chile Relleno at all. The tacos were Americanized. The food in general here was just, no. Also, it's not Mexican food... it's American. Some vague Tex-Mex. Those saying it's the best Mexican ever... please visit Mexico, then get back to me! Best Tex-Mex maybe, except that it's not... it's really close to being some of the least best. However the service was okay, the free chips and salsa were good, and it's a family owned place, so the least I can do is give it a 3 and hope that it keeps making oblivious people happy, because what else is there but to be happy? (((hugs))) read more

Los Gallos Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Rochester, New York

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The best thing about this place was the water! I Ordered a chimichanga with "shredded beef" ended up with some chunks of steak, no flavor whatsoever, watery refried beans horrible, bland, flavorless Absolutely nothing redeeming about the meal whatsoever. They are not cheap! When the server asked me how the meal was I told him not good they didn't offer to do anything about it. Our server was Hispanic, spoke little English, he was difficult to understand and he did not understand what we were ordering either. read more

Horrible Service was fine Management was disrespectful and annoying. We will not go back read more

Visited for the first time on Monday. Very friendly service with delicious sala and entrées. Would highly recommend.

I ordered take out from uber eats and was very disappointed. My fish tacos were departmentalized unseasoned and visually unappetizing. I asked for a side of sour cream and never received it. My biggest disappointment was the chili relleno. I've never had a chili relleno stuffed with American cheese. This is one of Mexicos most made dishes and the American cheese threw the entire dish off. Overall, I spent 25 dollars for nasty fish tacos and weird chili relleno. I think my experience would've been better if I had dined in and had margaritas. Unfortunately, I ordered take out. read more

This is a good Mexican restaurant in Buffalo. It's not very big. We waited about 30 minutes. Enjoy complimentary chips and spicy salsa while you wait for your dinner. Margaritas are Awesome! Our waitress wasn't overly pleasant. Menu selection was very good. I had a trio of cheese enchiladas, bean burrito. Food came out hot which is always good. Music was good and some nights have live music. Sorry forgot to take pics read more

I missed the lunch specials for 4 min, but instead had the Tacos de Carnitas combo and it was good. Three double tacos piled up with nice charred meat-they could marinate it a bit more for taste- pico the gallo, salsa verde and refried beans complete the dish. For dessert I tried the Fried Ice Cream- huge- enough for the whole table to share. It consists of a delicate fried very light and crisp tortilla shell packed with vanilla ice cream , topped with whipped cream, drizzled with chocolate syrup and sprinkles. Uhmmmm! The staff is friendly. read more

Los Gallos Mexican Grill - Taquitos de Carnitas - Mexican Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Place is alright. Ordered #5 veg and kids burrito and taco. Service was good, warm and attentive. Food was ok. Nothing to write home about but good enough. Margarita was too processed, that I wouldn't get again. Overall, it's solid. read more

Los Gallos Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Rochester, New York

Hands down best authentic Mexican food in Rochester!! I lived near Tijuana for 20 years and Los Gallos reminds me of all the Mexican restaurants I ate at back then. Does not disappoint. read more