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!

Love this restoration it's one of my favs. They have new owners and have spruced up the place. Love…read morethe new decor. The food is still amazing and so fresh. The service is pleasant as well. I drive a half an hour just to go. Well worth the drive

Delicious food and wonderful service! Staff are so friendly and helpful. Can't wait to come back.read more

Had the best Mexican food from this restaurant. Had a vegetarian burrito and chips with guacamole…read moreand wow! They are the best!

If you want some mighty delicious Mexican food - come to Chencha y Chole! I have been impressed…read moreorder after order from here with it's flavorful plates from the simplest quesadilla to their delicious meats. The best part is that like most local Mexican spots, you will get a delicious and filling meal without breaking the bank. My favorite item on the menu by far are the sopes de chorizo. They are a little (very little) spicy, with fresh slices of avocado, queso fresco, lettuce and beans. The order brings three and you will be so surprised at how filling they actually are. I literally can not come here without getting an order - sometimes I share them. Other items I really liked are the flautas de pollo, unlike in many other places, these are large and delicious. They are topped with a mountain of lettuces, tomato and cheese - making them feel a little healthy. An order is listed under appetizers but it is easily a meal for one. The chicken quesadillas sound super basic, but the quesadillas are hand made tortillas (made here) and stuffed with cheese and chicken. Sooo good! Normally I am not a fan, but these are particularly delicious. We have of course had the tacos as well, all items are fresh to order and have been made with care every time. It is authentic and delicious. As for the restaurant itself, it is a good size for large parties or small parties. The staff is always friendly and they tend to have good Mexican music playing as well. They have a variety of Mexican specialties for drinks and even pan dulce to take home. I highly recommend coming, street parking is also usually available right up front. Also if you are coming here for food, you are well aware of the neighborhood and therefore I am basing my review on my experience with the restaurant itself and their delicious 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

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

Get their tacos and quesadillas and their Bria tacos. Absolutely amazing nothing better than a Bria…read moretaco

This place is my top choice for a delicious, budget-friendly meal for the family. The value is…read moreunbeatable. They provide fast delivery and friendly service. They call right before arriving, which I appreciate, so the food is always hot.

I had such a wonderful experience at this small restaurant! The food was delicious, the atmosphere…read morewas cozy and welcoming, and the service was excellent. My waiter, Jose, was absolutely wonderful. He was friendly, attentive, professional, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout my meal. It's always nice to visit a smaller restaurant where you receive that personal touch, and Jose definitely made my experience even more enjoyable. You can tell he truly cares about the customers and takes pride in his service. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and will happily come back again! Thank you, Jose, for making our visit so special!

This place is a complete gem! Everything from the customer service to the delicious food was five…read morestars. We came here for brunch on a Saturday which happened to be Valentine's Day as well. The entire place was decorated with heart balloons, flowers on the wall, and the sweetest music playing. Even their regular decor is spectacular; the tables are spotless, beautiful velvet green chairs, and the cleanest bathroom. I also LOVE that their menu is a tour of South America because you can get such a variety of different flavors. We started with an order of their beef empanadas which were spectacular ! Then I ordered a Costa Rican Gallo Pinto breakfast (black beans, rice, chorizo, avocado, sweet pla trains and egg). Hubby ordered a exican breakfast of huevos rancheros (cubed potatoes, sausage, onions, peppers, chorizo, eggs and red sauce). Our son ordered the Nutella, strawberry pancakes which he also LOVED. Everything was very reasonably priced between $13-17 and was a good portion. The coffee was also amazing, sadly $5 which was a little pricey with no refills...but I'm happy to support a small business versus a chain. Kevin who was our server was so sweet and kept checking in to make sure we were liking our food. Then at the end of our meal they gave us the most delicious flan because it was Valentine's Day! Make aure to check this place out, parking is a little tricky, but otherwise it is worth the trip into Chambersburg.

Another of the growing cadre of very good Mexican restaurants in and around Trenton. This one, El…read morePotrillo (The Colt) has taken over Marsilio's Kitchen on Roebling Avenue in the Burg. It is amazing how Mexican rugs thrown over tables change the look and mood of one of the classic Italian houses. One can only hope they can do something that is the Mexican equivalent of the great Chicken Cacciatore that its predecessor was known for. The space is casual, but also clean and well organized. The bar is no longer servicing alcohol, but in its place are fresh squeezed fruit/vegetable juices. My large snifter of Carrot Juice was sweet and coolly refreshing. The menu is diverse and provides just enough English to hint at what you will get. My Torta Carnitas (slow cooked pork) was huge and enough for 2 meals. The Roll was thin and nicely crunchy. There was plenty of meat at the bottom and it was the base for the Lettuce, Avocado, Onion, Jalapeno, Fresh Cheese, Tomato and Spicy Mayo that all came wrapped neatly in paper. I needed knife and fork to work my way through the half torta, taking the other piece home for another lunch. The combination of fresh veggie juice ($4) and the torta ($8), may seem steep for this type of shop, but when you realize they are preparing two meals for you, the value proposition becomes outstanding. El Portrillo asks if "You have tried the best Mexican food around?" They are certainly entitled to their hyperbole, because it is among the best I have sampled in Trenton.

Wow do not miss this absolutely delicious small restaurant in a nice neat little block in Trenton…read more This was once Marsilio's & now serves the most delicious fresh Mexican food with salsa & chips that made me sing every bite! My friend and I ordered tacos. I order Al pastor, carnitas & an enchilada taco. My friend ordered a chicken taco & an enchilada taco. We actually thought we were ordering enchiladas.. Rolled cheese with a sauce. Instead they were soft steak tacos. Delicious! I'll be coming back often. So good & my friend and I are from Texas! We know Mexican food!

If you want margaritas and good Spanish food go here you will not regret it. Very authentic food…read moreand wonderful environment

Great food, reasonable prices. Had Mexican street food I have seen on TV but never ate.read more

This place is off the chain when it comes to delicious comida Latino (Latino food). There are so…read moremany options to choose from, but I chose to go with my staples to see if I wanted to adventure through the menu at a future point in time. Turns out, yes...I definitely will be adventuring into this menu because everything that my family and I ordered was perfectly prepared. No one felt disappointed with their meals. It's my birthday weekend, and my family wanted to get dinner after a long day of hanging out. We are a blended Latino family, so naturally, we sought out the closest Latino restaurant still open (we decided to eat pretty late). Luckily, Yelp guided us to Sabor Latino. My little sister is still in college so since she had a test she needed to run home to do, we decided to order our entrees to go and had some empanadas de Pollo (chicken empanadas) while we waited about an hour for our to go order because my sister decided to order the Paella which is cooked fresh when ordered so it takes a while. Tip: Call ahead if you plan on ordering paella. I wish I had taken pictures of the food when I got back home. But in my family, I am the one who runs around gathering all the plates, utensils, and drinks for everyone. By the time I sat down to the dinner table, my family was already halfway done eating their first serving. They were hungry, but the food was also delicious, so they couldn't help themselves. The servings allowed for each of us to have leftovers that we are excited for. Tonight, I tried their grilled chicken, which was perfectly prepared. Next time, I definitely will be trying their churrasco. And I will definitely be ordering more empanadas. These empanadas must have been the best empanadas I have tasted in this country (America) for a long time. I can see myself becoming a regular here because of the food and the friendly service. I am happy that this place turned out to be my birthday dinner restaurant with my family. It was perfect. Next time, I promise to take pictures of everything. The ambiance is super cute, too, with several photo Ops.

Food is terrible,skimpy as hell,I ordered a yaroa with chinola juice,yaroa came with onions and…read morepeppers,when in the description it never stated that,order a picadera for 26$,came with like 5 tostones and small as plate for 26$,wasted 65$ on terrible food,never again ordering here.Never