Diet Coke: 3/10 Atmosphere was comfortable. The service is excellent the guacamole is fresh, and the Queso fundido was so good! It's pretty average as far as Mexican food goes so I don't think we'll make the long trip to visit again but it's not a bad spot. read more

Taqueria El Gallo Loco - Pepe's tacos (Birria de res) - Mexican Near Me - Sandy, Utah

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Good experience at this establishment while in town visiting my children/grands :) The menu has vegetarian options. The food was good. The salsas were good. Grandchildren enjoyed the chips and salsa by eating it up in minutes... There could have been more chips, by anyones standards the basket was barely half full, the chips were nothing special. The price was right for todays world. The owner was very kind :) Thank you Taqueria El Gallo. You can trust me, I was in the business ;D read more

Taqueria El Gallo Loco - 4 years old and he loves the salsas :D - Mexican Near Me - Sandy, Utah

Excellent service. Alberto is awesome!! The food is REALLY GOOD and couldn't get any fresher!!! I would definitely recomend this place. The prices are slightly higher than the chain stores but the food is TOTALLY WORTH IT!! read more

This is really a great little restaurant! To begin with the host/waiter was fabulous! I could tell he was passionate about his job and excited to serve the food that he had to offer. I even ordered the tamale special to go because he made it sound so good! The food is excellent! We had a chimichanga, the guacamole, the posole and the enchiladas with mole. The Mole is the best I've ever had! This is one of my favorite Mexican places in Salt Lake County. read more

This is my favorite Mexican restaurant. They have the usual Mexican fare but it's the traditional/authentic dishes that I come back for. My husband and I love their pollo asado, I don't know how they get so much flavor in that chicken! Also the flan is delicious. read more

I am trying very hard right now to avoid hyperbolic fluff, but I simply must state: these are the best tacos al pastor I've had that I can remember. Seriously. Pineapple-infused meat with occasional onion brings the taco to life and body slammed my taste buds. I ended up going twice in two days to get the same thing: tacos al pastor. My dining partner ordered the tacos birria de res and noted succulent shredded beef with lots of juices. A little lime here, a little hot sauce there, and whammo--a fiesta in your mouth. The rice and beans that accompany the entree are not bland and are fluffy and tasty. Chips are made throughout the day and get scooped out of the oven and into your bowl, something that is not only fun to watch but guarantees warm chips. Served with three salsas (the mild red one has tiny bits of carrot in it, which I loved). The horchata here is not overly sweet (thank goodness) and the agua fresca flavor collection is extensive and yummy. My personal favorite is melón (cantaloupe). Mexican Coke available as well. Easy to miss driving by but worth looking up and visiting. It's a great sign when the customer base is heavily Latino and they are praising the food as authentic. My service at night was unremarkable and distant. I got the feeling the server wanted to just go home. But the following day, with a different crew, service shone and was pleasant, so I'll write off the prior issue as an anomaly until it's repeated. read more

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Really delicious Mexican food - and that's saying something after living in San Diego for 5 years. Was not expecting this high of quality of Mexican food in Utah. We got the Enchilada Style Burrito with Al Pastor and red sauce and the Seafood Burrito, which came with tilapia, shrimp, and green sauce. The Al pastor came with the pineapple, and the green sauce with seafood burrito was absolutely delicious! Also, the service was fantastic - they gave us chips and salsa, even though we were ordering to-go; and all three salsas were packed with flavor. The menu on here is out-of-date but here's the QR code link to the menu from inside the restaurant: https://www.galloloco.vip/home read more

Taqueria El Gallo Loco - Enchiladas style burrito (back), Seafood burrito (front) - Mexican Near Me - Sandy, Utah

Absolutely amazing food and quality service. The guy asked what I would like. I asked him what is good he said how hungry are you? What kind of meat do you like and then he came back with this quesadilla type thing filled with meat cheese mushrooms onions peppers, absolutely delicious.!!! 100% recommend this place read more

This place is the truth I tell you! The owner is from Puebla, Mexico so you know it's authentic. Everything was mouth watering and delicious. We tried a little of everything. The fried cheese with meat was perfect! It came out piping hot and with so much flavor. My friend loved the guacamole rolls which consisted of guacamole rolled up fried with cheese crumbles on top. My main course was surprising. I wasn't sure what to order so the owner said he was going to surprise me. He came back with this seafood concoction consisted of shrimp and octopus. The presentation was cute and it tasted amazing! I was hesitant because I'm not the biggest octopus fan but I loved it. The texture was just right and the juices from the cocktail sauce completed everything. Overall I was highly impressed and if you want authentic Mexican food in the SLC area you must stop by this restaurant. They read more

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TJ gave us a receipt - but not an itemized receipt - we could not see that there was already a $10 tip on it - so I gave him an $18 tip - he did quite well that night - made more on that meal than you did as an owner - nice trick TJ - we didn't notice it until we got home - too bad for us - you should check​ read more

Excellent food. More than just another mexican restaurant. Alberto knows what he is doing. I will drive an hour just for his food. Very friendly place. read more

Best breakfast burrito at a great price!! Owner was very friendly and gave me chips and salsa while I waited for my food. My new spot in Sandy for sure. read more

The wife and I wanted something sweet after dinner and stumble upon this place. The churros were absolutely delicious! Freshly made and the presentation was on point. We will definitely be making this place a regular and can't wait to try their other dishes. Staff was friendly and welcoming as well. 10/10 read more

Taqueria El Gallo Loco - Churros with ice cream. - Mexican Near Me - Sandy, Utah

First, our server was really friendly and attentive. The asada fajitas were massive and delicious. Would also recommend the guacamole roll appetizer. read more

The best ever tacos !!! Eat here. Support local. They have an open face chicken mole tamale that is delicious and delicious and lives beyond your visit. read more

The only reason I am giving it a 4 star is because it is pricey for what you get. Their salsa is seriously yo die for. read more

Nice little restaurant. Parking in back as well as a drive thru. Everything was spotless. We were greeted promptly when we arrived and given the choice of indoor or outdoor seating. Our host was super careful and gave us lots of distance for ordering. They use a QR code on the table. The menu was all online and easy to navigate. LOTs of selection for food. Seriously there is a wide variety to choose from. I went with a chimichanga and California tacos. Host brought us chips and Salsa to snack on. Super good chips that were crunchy and tasted great. The salsa was a little spicy, but delicious. Chimichanga was huge. So good. I seriously ate the whole thing. Rice was just a white rice. I ate some of the salad, but not really a salad person so don't judge me. I'm sure it was fine. California burrito was excellent. Very tender. Give this place a try. The service makes the experience worth it. The staff is so friendly. I will be back again for lunch another day. Great restaurant!! read more

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Wow - a cut above the rest. The flavors really pop and you can taste all the ingredients. Sauces are also not like any other place around, very unique and delicious. read more

This was a place I have been wanting to try for years but always forget about even though it's basically around the corner from where I live. First the staff!! There where 2 people and they were the best two people who could have been there. Alberto (that's the name on our receipt) was so friendly! Our daughter is in Spanish Immersion and is trying to use what very little she knows. He was so sweet asking about her learning, and using Spanish with her. Food- we had quacamole which was very flavorful and fresh, the chips where crisp and amazing! My daughter got the special Tamales. It's not on the menu but he makes them from October to February and they are a must try!!! She got pork and beef. I kind of over took her lunch, it was so good! And they are huge! I got the Pepés Tacos- they are also AMAZING! I will definitely get these again. My husband got carna tacos and chicken tacos. The meat was so moist and had great flavor. read more

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I ordered 2 plates of steak fajitas for $17.95 each. No tortillas, rice, beans, cheese or sour cream. I called and the manager gets on the line and barley gives an apology saying they are too busy then proceeded to say "the fajita order comes only with meat the only thing they forgot was the tortilla". $65 with of food- I have eaten here before and this is NOT how it's served. Please excuse me while I go raid my fridge to find something to make a meal out of the meat they sent. read more

Taqueria El Gallo Loco - Meat only fajitas! - Mexican Near Me - Sandy, Utah

Well I have to say I have been really hesitant to try this place. My wife has been trying to get me to try it out for maybe 2 years. So today was the day, she (my wife) was wanting Mexican food and I was tricked into trying it for lunch. The inside is a little smaller, but I enjoy intimate settings. We ordered some guacamole,chicken nuggets and fries for the boy (he was being picky today), pepe's tacos, tamales and some street tacos, and churros to split for dessert. Everything was great!!!! I was really impressed. Oh and the employees ever very hospitable. The guy was even having little conversations with my daughter who is her 1st year of Spanish immersion. We will definitely be back! read more

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I have been very sick and was craving pazole but hadn't had it in over 6 years. I could not find anywhere near me that had any, so I called here and asked and the man was very enthusiastic and accommodating. I think he might have been an owner or the son. I usually stick to my one favorite Mexican restaurant but I think I might have found my new favorite place to try new things. It's a really cute building and it's super clean. Thank you again for the pazole! You made my day by being a nice human. read more

We stopped in for takeout and the pollo Sinaloa is delicious! We will be back to try the tacos. read more

Taqueria El Gallo Loco - Pollo Sinaloa style - Mexican Near Me - Sandy, Utah

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I tried something new. It was good but not my favorite. But this place is good enough for me to go and keep trying new things off the menu

Food was very tasty Service was great and server/owner was friendly. We will eat there again. read more

The staff are so friendly and attentive from entrance to exit. The food is delightful and delicious, love the various options for salsa.

Delicious! We are from Pennsylvania and have never had Mexican food like this. Flavorful, tacos were fantastic. Great service, great margaritas. We will definitely come back here the next time we are in SLC! read more

We ordered the queso, it was just cheese melted cheese on a piece of foil. The four burritos we ordered were inedible. Full of mostly un cooked onions. One of the burritos did not show up and the 'refried beans' were just pinto beans. read more

To understand El Gallo Loco, you have to experience the whole thing. If you just breeze in and grab food and get out, you're probably only going to be a lukewarm about it. It's not bad, an there are some things to enjoy (the namesake chicken, for example, is a more unique dish) but even that is probably not going to bowl you over, Me? I stuck around a while, and I spoke with the chef and the server at length, and it was such a warm and friendly experience that I understand what everyone is talking about and why it's been around a few years already and seems to be going well. I sat down and the very delightful server came and walked me through some of their favorites. She hooked me up by letting me mix and match a bit of the chicken, and it felt like we were homies by the time I had ordered. It's a small local diner. You expect to see Flo or Alice as the server, but instead you might see Florencia and Alicia. Instead of pancakes you have pan. The folksy diner charm is in full effect and it just so happens to be Mexican food. It wasn't too busy on a weeknight and I hung around for a long while. The music kept going on and off, but when it was on it was on point. They pumped out some killer tunes from Maná and the like. It's about the full experience: the food and the service. Maybe you'll have a different experience, but it's a nice place to go and support because they're just darn nice. read more

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I've been eating here for about 3 years and have had excellent food each time. My favorite is the Chili Verde burrito, smothered it's so good. Very busy, but drive through is fast. Go inside to eat at a slower pace and to meet the owner. Great place! read more

I was craving Mexican food for lunch and decided to give Taqueria El Gallo Loco a go. I was a little confused about where to park at first but found some parking in the back. I was a little worried because it said drive through and I didn't want to get stuck in a drive through--I wanted to sit down and eat. I was immediately greeted by a really nice guy that seated me and gave me a menu. I had no idea what to get--I chose chicken tacos with rice, beans and salad! I'm not gonna lie, the flavor was not all there. Tacos typically have a bit more than just meat on them. The beans and rice were not your average beans and rice. However, it still was tasty, just not what I am expecting and definitely different than other places. Overall, everything came out super quickly and the service was absolutely spectacular!! Definitely a great restaurant in town! read more

We went to get some tacos, which were pretty good, but we also got the guacamole rolls and they were fantastic! I might go back just for those. They're like a chimichanga with guacamole and cheese inside. Also got the Arrachera which was pretty good and pretty unique with the cactus. And if you like Churros they have some for dessert. read more

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Really, overall pretty good. The best part was our server, he cracked jokes and gave good suggestions for food. I got the "Taconazo" and it was very good, fresh and flavorful. My wife got two tacos and they were even more delicious. The beans and rice were a little bland for my taste, although the bean and cheese burrito we got for my son was very tasty. My friend got the mole after the server explained it was the owner's personal recipe. I'm not a mole fan and still am not after having a bite - but I think mole lovers ought to go try this one! I forgot my leftovers, and as we were getting in our car the server ran out after us to make sure we got them. I'll be a repeat customer! read more

Where to start... The place is spotless. Very clean. Everywhere. The water was delicious. I think restaurant water taste is a benchmark. You may not agree. My ex-wife's ice maker makes her water taste like garbage. My youngest doesn't seem to notice. I had carnitas. Huge plate. Rice, beans, 4 corn tortillas, a generous slice of avocado, pickled radish or something. My kid who doesn't notice how crappy her mother's ice tastes had shredded beef tacos. Perfect garnish, lots of color, just really, really nice! Portions were big and presentation was absolutely delightful. I mean, everything was done with care and attention, if that makes any sense. Fundamentals of quality showed through everywhere. I got the impression that they care very much about what they do and who they do it for. I've known about them for a long time. Had a colleague tell me how good their breakfast burritos are way back in 2015. It's just never been top of mind for me, even though I've never driven past this place for the last 6 years and not thought about that time Nik English told me I should check them out. Location isn't an issue once you find something you like. This location no longer bothers me whatsoever. The chips remind me of Lone Star Taqueria. The salsa is full of flavor and has layers of complexity. They're opening a third location in WVC the end of this month. They have a drive through. There's ample parking on the east. They should be much busier than they are. read more

Long story short! Check your order, make sure they got it right! And don't go expecting a 4 1/2 star meal. This place is no way as good as the ratings claims it to be. I don't understand how they have 4 1/2 stars! I ordered the half grilled chicken and it felt like I got a stack of bones. You get tiny little bit of beans, it's literally like a shot glass of beans. The rice is yellow! Not authentic Mexican rice at all. My hubby ordered carnitas and they were way dry and didn't have much flavor. I Chose this place bcz they had 4 1/2 stars but no way is this a 4 1/2 star place! Not just that but they they didn't keep the orders straight! They insisted we didn't pay for a order of chicken that we never got or ordered. They were going to make the waitress pay and I felt bad so we paid it. But she somewhere added a plate we didn't order or get. Along with an extra plate of chicken nuggets we didn't order. It was a large group a total of six tabs/bills maybe the waitress let some walk out without paying the full bill and there for my husband and my brother somewhere paid for her mistakes! All together we paid for 3 full chickens when all together as a group we ate 2 1/2 and charged for an entire chicken each! Today 3 days later my brothers bill went from $176 to $40, to $60 and now $80. They charged him and extra $20 for a tip. When my husband and I paid $20 tip and top of a few others.... the owner was a jack ass! I feel like the owner is a heartless gouger! Who cares zero about his staff! We will never eat here again! I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone! I wouldn't eat here if the meal was free! NEVER AGAIN! My tip right now to them is.... get a better billing system! read more

Taqueria El Gallo Loco - Mexican Near Me - Sandy, Utah

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My husband and I visited here last Friday for dinner. I ordered the enchilada dinner with a cheese, pastor, and asada enchilada. It also comes with a scoop of rice and a little side of lettuce and pickled onions. I chose the green sauce to top it. I thought it was really tasty! The meats both had good flavor and were pretty tender. I really enjoyed eating each bite with some of the lettuce, so in the future I think I would ask for extra The rice was pretty basic with little flecks of vegetables, but it had nice flavor. This seems like a small thing, but I generally ask for no sour cream because restaurants always give you a big blob and it's disgusting! Here they had a little drizzle and it was perfect! My husband ordered the huevos rancheros with red sauce. This comes with three tortillas, each topped with an egg cooked over medium with cheese, diced onions, and tomatoes, plus rice and beans. He's not a huge fan of beans, but he said theirs were good. I just tried a bite and enjoyed it, but I think I like the green sauce better than the red (although I generally do). He also had the mango smoothie which he always orders. It is huge! My very favorite thing is their chips and salsa. They make their own chips in the restaurant, and they serve them warm. They are thicker, clearly made out of corn tortillas, and all around fabulous. Yum yum yum! We asked to try a little bit of each of their salsas (the regular one they serve chips with, plus avocado and tomatillo), and they were all good, but the regular one is best, in my opinion. The other two are pretty mild, while the regular one has a nice mild to medium heat. They offer dessert, and unfortunately we were too stuffed to try it, but it sounded delicious (pumpkin flan!). Our server was very busy as he was the only one in the restaurant, and there were probably 5 or 6 tables being assisted at any one time. He had a great attitude, though, and was impressively speedy. It was also clear he genuinely enjoys working there and loves the food. I think that says a lot about a business. They've just started serving brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. It is supposed to be more like a buffet style, so I'm excited to try that. Their prices are about the same as any other Mexican restaurant of this style in the area. Entrees average about $10.00. The interior is not pretty, but at a restaurant like this I'm not going there for the ambiance or the decorations so I don't care. It was clearly clean, and that's all that I'm concerned with. I feel like most of the inexpensive Mexican restaurants here are pretty similar, but El Gallo Loco is my favorite based on the chips alone. I know any entrée I'm going to order will be good, but those chips just make the whole meal. Plus they are free so I can order three refills if I want! Hurray! read more

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Came for lunch on a Friday and we should've known it wasn't going to be great because we were the only people in the restaurant. I ordered 3 street tacos - chicken, carne asada and birria. The Birria was ok, the rest were so flavorless. Don't even get me started on the rice - it was AWFUL; flavorless like everything else...pretty sure they don't even use tomato sauce in it like every other Mexican restaurant does. We also ordered guac for an appetizer which was prob the best thing we had, but we ordered a half order yet got charged for a full order. The server was friendly but other than that there is nothing to write home about this place. Never again. read more

Absolutely love this place! Customer service is amazing and especially the owner. He's so personable and sincerely wants to give you the very best service. The food says it all. Great flavors and food that makes you crave it when you're gone. read more

Restaurant is clean, service is very good. No prices on the menu, Ordered lunch of a buritto and three mini beef tacos w/a half order of guacamole and two drinks. Bill was $52.00 before tip! Food was good but not that good for the price. read more

I've eaten here many times and the food is always amazing. The service is even better. Not just the best Mexican food in Sandy, but delicious roasted chicken when you need an easy family night dinner! read more