Reviews Taqueria El Gallo Loco

Ivan was great and he made sure we were taken care of the whole meal. Looking forward to trying something new next time

Dining at Gallo Loco, you'll find a slice of SoCal served on a plate. The atmosphere is reminiscent of Southern California's relaxed vibe, bringing warmth and sunshine indoors. The food, both in taste and presentation, is outstanding. Each dish is an artful masterpiece that caters not just to your taste buds but also your eyes. No need for extra seasoning here, even for regular Cholula fans. A highlight is the chimichanga - a perfectly delicious treat that needs no enhancing. Gallo Loco impresses with its attentiveness to dietary needs. They prepared a unique vegan cactus enchiladas for our group, illustrating their ability to flexibly cater to diverse preferences. The owner, Alberto, is the heart of Gallo Loco. His friendliness radiates throughout the restaurant, making everyone feel at home. His meticulous attention to detail shines through in the food, service, and overall dining experience. The margaritas deserve special praise. They're unparalleled, delivering the perfect balance of flavors in every sip. For a SoCal culinary experience that is authentic, vibrant, and welcoming, make a beeline for Gallo Loco. Expect excellent food, warm hospitality, and unforgettable margaritas. No fluff, just a solid five-star dining experience.

I read a few of the reviews before I posted mine. Seems weird to give somebody a one-star review when you don't read the menu and you're surprised by the prices. I've been here many times including last night. My wife and I had two awesome meals with a couple appetizers and we were out the door for $42. I felt like we got a lot of food for what we paid. Every time we come here we feel like we are actually in Mexico. The food is very good and feels a lot like restaurant we have visited in Mexico. They always do a very good job with the presentation of the food. My wife commented that if they had a nicer location they could easily charge twice as much for their food. The quality of the food, the presentation, the flavor, the quantity, all of it is very very good.

First visit. Very Authentic Mexican restaurant! Reminds me of the restaurants in El Paso, Texas. Street tacos were awesome. Their signature chicken was great! Will be back.

One of my favorite places to eat and for many reasons... The presentation of each dish is always different and unique to the owner. He is always very happy and ready to serve his customers and genuinely cares for every one! The different dishes are all very very good and I have yet to be disappointed! This restaurant isn't a fast food chain so don't expect it to serve you like one. Although my food always comes out quick and hot!

We had the tacos, both chicken and shrimp, and we finished with churros. The food was fantastic! We especially enjoyed the chicken tacos and the churros! Very good food with zesty, spicy hot sauce. So good, we are headed back again this weekend, and we don’t even live in Sandy.

STOP everything and GO!! I’ve only been here twice now but that was twice this week. I went myself and then I had to take my wife back for our date night. I’m gluten intolerant so I got the enchiladas. I got el pastor, shredded beef, and Carne. The el pastor was my favorite. Each sauce has its own very unique flavor. Each meat also has its own flavor. Unlike some restaurants where everything tastes kind of the same. The first time I went I was extremely hungry after snowboarding and I was seriously slapping my leg and moaning the first 10 bites. The second time I was almost as impressed. Salsa - When I went for lunch I was given chips and salsa with one salsa. It was so unique. It was absolutely delicious. But I hesitate to describe it because I don’t know if I can do it justice. It looks still have carrots in it which sounds disgusting but it was incredible. When I went for dinner with my wife we were given three salsas with our chips. Two salsa Verde‘s and the same one I was given at lunch. Chips - their chips taste very fresh and I assume they make them fresh on site. Sauce - they have a green and a red enchilada type sauce that goes over the burritos or enchiladas. They do half on one side and half on the other. It is absolutely incredible! Super complex flavors and fresh taste. Beans - The beans are amazing. They aren’t too runny but they aren’t just a blended up slop of thick mess. Thick enough you can eat with a fork, but just barely. Is there a word for beans like El Dante is for noodles? That’s kind of how I would explain the bean when you bite into it. Not dry and crunchy but not just mushy. Without hesitation I will say this is the best Mexican food I have ever had. A close second would be Oscar’s tacos in San Diego California and some place I ate at in Mexico. I give it a 9 out of 10. They put these purple or red onion things on some salad on the side of your plate. My Mexican neighbor makes those onions a much better so that’s why I give it a 9 out of 10. I asked for a lime and salt to squeeze over my salad and it improved it a lot. I wish those onions had a little more flavor and a little more salt or something. Atmosphere - when you look at the building from the outside you expect a Batos or a Rancherito‘s type of restaurant where you go to the front and order. However that is not the case. It is a sit down restaurant. Prepare yourself for a lack of comfortable ambience or luxury to put it politely. I don’t mind and I’m not judgemental but if you are a posh person you’ll feel uncomfortable. I still think you should go and get over yourself. Haha. The food is worth it, trust me. Staff - The Hispanic gentleman who cooked my food both times is super nice and speaks English. He came out to talk to me both times and he’s very friendly. The girl who is the waitress is very kind. She is very shy and soft-spoken and has a thick accent. There was another girl in the kitchen who was kind and gave a very nice wave and smile as we were leaving. Restrooms - they were clean. Parking - parking is behind the restaurant and there is a little walkway on the north side of the building that is covered. Came in handy as it was raining the night me and my wife went. Looks like they put some money into putting that covered walkway in and also a wood deck with picnic tables on the front of the building facing the street.