Some of the best Mexican food I've ever had! Good clean atmosphere as well. I'll definitely be back for more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zach Lankford
Perhaps my favorite Mexican restaurant I've been to in Dayton (and there are some good ones).Food:I ordered most recently the Chilaquiles Con Huevo Y Bistek Asado (pictured below). It was awesome. Thinly sliced (flank?) Steak cooked well, with nice slightly crispy edges and a good sear. Eggs were sunny side up and tasty. The meat and eggs were served on top of a nice bed of tortilla chips with lots of cilantro, cotija cheese, and I believe lime juice. Rice and refried beans were served on the side and quite good. There are other variants of this, along with huevos rancheros on the menu. The visit prior to this one, I ordered a pambazo (amazing) and an al pastor sope (also amazing) along with some horchata. A note on the horchata: you get your money's worth ($5 for a huge mason jar of it, I think at least a quart?) for the horchata, and it's easily in the top 2 homemade quality horchatas I've had. Definitely worth it.Pro tip: ask for their hot salsa to go with the chips & salsa. It's good. They normally bring out a roja and a Verde salsa, so the spicy one appears to be 'hidden' and complimentary (or priced such that I didn't notice any real increase in the bill).Customer service:Very friendly and knowledgeable staff that is happy to offer recommendations for menu items and such. The food was prepared and at our table in a timely manner, and accurately. Seating is DIY, so choose your seat as you wish. No issues to be had.Note: you pay at the front desk when done eating, and they seem to keep track of the items ordered on their end. So, you pay before you get your printed receipt, if that makes sense. Just a heads up, so you don't wait around thinking a bill will arrive.A very nice restaurant with lots of menu options and doesn't skimp on the flavor.10/10, ¡Mi restaurante Mexicano favorito!Vegetarian options: Dishes with meat are clearly marked as containing meat, at least in Spanish (pollo, barbacoa, bistek, chorizo etc.), so dishes without such labels can typically safely be assumed to be vegetarian. There are lots of vegetarian options, ranging from tacos and burritos to enchiladas. I haven't tried it, but I wouldn't doubt that substitutions can be made to remove meat from most any dish.Parking: Parking spaces are not super clearly marked, but there is ample space to park at the front of the restaurant (facing the road) or other spots facing the building at the front or side.
I was pleasantly surprised by how good this place was. Food was incredibly good and wasn’t too expensive either. My fiancé and I were looking for a new place to try and stumbled on this gem! Staff are really friendly and atmosphere is very pleasant and inviting. I’d definitely recommend this place to everyone I know!Parking: The parking lot is a bit small but we didn’t have a problem finding a spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Street Tacos, Salsa Verde, Pollo, Tortillas Chips and Salsa, Carne Asada
David Carlos
Best Mexican food place I have found in Ohio, by far the best in Dayton.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Street Tacos
Bernardo Manuel Tello Medina
Excellent Mexican food, authentic seasoning!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Benjamin Rapp
Excellent food and wonderful service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Claudia Steel
Went to El Gallo for the time this evening, but it won’t be the last. The food was amazing! I had chicken street tacos and mini quesadillas-so good!The restaurant is family owned and operated, and they are the sweetest people. It’s obvious they care about their customers.If you haven’t checked this place out-you need to!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mrspeed13
Good food and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeremy Miller
So delicious! Try the chilaquiles verde or the huevos rancheros! The mole isn’t half bad either!Staff are so kind and considerate to customizations.
This place is amazing, hidden Gem. He has all the best Mexican flavors cooked to order. Great quaint little place that is doing things right. I can't wait to go back. They also have some of the best steak I have had in a while filet, ribeye, strip. It's definitely worth a shot. PS, you have to try the horchata. It is the best I have ever had made in the house, not from the premix...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Street Tacos, Mole Con Pollo, Al Pastor, Carne Asada
Jena Perry
If you want REAL HORCHATA come here.. the food is amazing! Reminds me of Mexican food back home in California.. there it was just called food. The taco salad is a must.. and the salsa.. I could drink it..it had the right thickness and sweet and the heat!!! The asada tacos were delicious, meat tender and marinated perfectly.. this goes on my list for sure
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Judy Schoun
Food was delicious. Very accommodating for vegetarians! Will plan to go there againVegetarian options: Able to make many of the options without meat
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kara Hofacker
Very clean. Great food. Chips & salsa are amazing and clearly homemade & fresh! Very friendly staff. Love this hole in the wall!Parking: Small lot but more to go orders than dine in so haven’t had any issue getting a spot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Street Tacos, Salsa Verde
Jeffrey fischer
This is the most family Mexican restaurant I've ever visited. The food was amazing as well as the service. The staff waited on us from the moment we entered to when we left. The staff literally knew exactly what we needed. Excellent place for sure and highly recommend visiting.
Some of the best Mexican food I've ever had! Good clean atmosphere as well. I'll definitely be back for more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Perhaps my favorite Mexican restaurant I've been to in Dayton (and there are some good ones).Food:I ordered most recently the Chilaquiles Con Huevo Y Bistek Asado (pictured below). It was awesome. Thinly sliced (flank?) Steak cooked well, with nice slightly crispy edges and a good sear. Eggs were sunny side up and tasty. The meat and eggs were served on top of a nice bed of tortilla chips with lots of cilantro, cotija cheese, and I believe lime juice. Rice and refried beans were served on the side and quite good. There are other variants of this, along with huevos rancheros on the menu. The visit prior to this one, I ordered a pambazo (amazing) and an al pastor sope (also amazing) along with some horchata. A note on the horchata: you get your money's worth ($5 for a huge mason jar of it, I think at least a quart?) for the horchata, and it's easily in the top 2 homemade quality horchatas I've had. Definitely worth it.Pro tip: ask for their hot salsa to go with the chips & salsa. It's good. They normally bring out a roja and a Verde salsa, so the spicy one appears to be 'hidden' and complimentary (or priced such that I didn't notice any real increase in the bill).Customer service:Very friendly and knowledgeable staff that is happy to offer recommendations for menu items and such. The food was prepared and at our table in a timely manner, and accurately. Seating is DIY, so choose your seat as you wish. No issues to be had.Note: you pay at the front desk when done eating, and they seem to keep track of the items ordered on their end. So, you pay before you get your printed receipt, if that makes sense. Just a heads up, so you don't wait around thinking a bill will arrive.A very nice restaurant with lots of menu options and doesn't skimp on the flavor.10/10, ¡Mi restaurante Mexicano favorito!Vegetarian options: Dishes with meat are clearly marked as containing meat, at least in Spanish (pollo, barbacoa, bistek, chorizo etc.), so dishes without such labels can typically safely be assumed to be vegetarian. There are lots of vegetarian options, ranging from tacos and burritos to enchiladas. I haven't tried it, but I wouldn't doubt that substitutions can be made to remove meat from most any dish.Parking: Parking spaces are not super clearly marked, but there is ample space to park at the front of the restaurant (facing the road) or other spots facing the building at the front or side.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salsa Verde, Tortillas Chips and Salsa, Steak Torta, Pambazo
Phenomenal. The best, dare I say, in Dayton.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was pleasantly surprised by how good this place was. Food was incredibly good and wasn’t too expensive either. My fiancé and I were looking for a new place to try and stumbled on this gem! Staff are really friendly and atmosphere is very pleasant and inviting. I’d definitely recommend this place to everyone I know!Parking: The parking lot is a bit small but we didn’t have a problem finding a spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Street Tacos, Salsa Verde, Pollo, Tortillas Chips and Salsa, Carne Asada
Best Mexican food place I have found in Ohio, by far the best in Dayton.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Street Tacos
Excellent Mexican food, authentic seasoning!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food and wonderful service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went to El Gallo for the time this evening, but it won’t be the last. The food was amazing! I had chicken street tacos and mini quesadillas-so good!The restaurant is family owned and operated, and they are the sweetest people. It’s obvious they care about their customers.If you haven’t checked this place out-you need to!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So delicious! Try the chilaquiles verde or the huevos rancheros! The mole isn’t half bad either!Staff are so kind and considerate to customizations.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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This place is amazing, hidden Gem. He has all the best Mexican flavors cooked to order. Great quaint little place that is doing things right. I can't wait to go back. They also have some of the best steak I have had in a while filet, ribeye, strip. It's definitely worth a shot. PS, you have to try the horchata. It is the best I have ever had made in the house, not from the premix...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Street Tacos, Mole Con Pollo, Al Pastor, Carne Asada
If you want REAL HORCHATA come here.. the food is amazing! Reminds me of Mexican food back home in California.. there it was just called food. The taco salad is a must.. and the salsa.. I could drink it..it had the right thickness and sweet and the heat!!! The asada tacos were delicious, meat tender and marinated perfectly.. this goes on my list for sure
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was delicious. Very accommodating for vegetarians! Will plan to go there againVegetarian options: Able to make many of the options without meat
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very clean. Great food. Chips & salsa are amazing and clearly homemade & fresh! Very friendly staff. Love this hole in the wall!Parking: Small lot but more to go orders than dine in so haven’t had any issue getting a spot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Street Tacos, Salsa Verde
This is the most family Mexican restaurant I've ever visited. The food was amazing as well as the service. The staff waited on us from the moment we entered to when we left. The staff literally knew exactly what we needed. Excellent place for sure and highly recommend visiting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5