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El Gallo De Oro

4.4 (85 reviews)
Closed 6:00 am - 8:30 AM
Updated 2 months ago

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Steak Quesadilla

This was our first time visiting El Gallo and it was delicious. Our favorite was the shrimp mix plate which also had chicken and chorizo. Full of flavor and not spicy, comes with rice, beans and corn tortillas on the side. We also tried the steak quesadilla. I was hoping it was just Monterey Jack cheese but it also had a yellow cheese which felt odd. Still good though. Lots of steak inside which was awesome. Lastly we ordered a bean and cheese burrito. It came with a lot of rice, sour cream and pico. I asked to add avocado and was told it comes with guacamole but I'm half way through the burrito and can't find any avocado or guacamole. Also the cheese was barely there. Maybe next time I'd skip the rice and ask for more cheese. They gave us 3 tiny sides of sales (verde, a spicy one and sour cream). Next time I will get one of the plates and ask for way more salsa as it's delicious.

Horchata
Win C.

This place is literally middle of nowhere and it's a no frills kinda place. We were on our way to Connecticut for a children birthday party so we stopped by here to get a quick bite to eat. The tacos and enchiladas were really tasty but the horchata was way too sweet for my liking. Bathroom was in the kitchen area, which I found a little weird.

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Matthew S.

El Gallo Dorado was definitely an interesting experience. It was very true to the culture and an overall fun vibe. Please note, this is a hole in the wall, so it does not have a ton of ambiance and NO Margaritas. The food was very good. It came with a nice array of sauces that were all very tasty. Portions were good and food presentation was good. The tastes were complex and true to good Mexican food. The service was also good. The people were very nice and energetic. The ambiance could use some work. It is kind of old and run down inside. Everything seemed clean though so that's a plus. I also liked how they had Mexican music pumping through. Prices were decent, so that's good. What should they do if they want to get 5 stars? First, they could renew the space a bit. Second, they could give out glasses of water (instead of having to buy a bottle), and third, they could serve margaritas!!!! Overall nice experience with good food.

Al Pastor Tacos
Blake D.

Got takeout from here tonight and really enjoyed it! The tacos were fantastic. Really good flavor, appropriate amount of filling/toppings, and the tortillas held up even with a 20 minute ride in the car (some places they are super thin and break). The guacamole was really good too. Fresh, great flavor. Didn't love the queso. It was really thin/runny and didn't taste super fresh. Not docking any stars for that though, maybe it's just a preference thing. All in all, really enjoyed everything else and will be getting again!

Chicken burrito
Camy C.

Called in my order of three chicken burritos on a Saturday late afternoon. Deducted one star for only hearing one order instead of three on the phone and missing one set of the yummy sauces. But the wait wasn't bad for my two freshly cooked burritos. These burritos are so filling!! Filled with soft rice and beans, yummy stringy cheese, some avocado, and of course lots of chicken. The burrito is toasted on one side and definitely eat it while it's warm. After tax, it came out to be $11. It's a big burrito so it's worth the price. The sauces are also really good. Both green and red have a slight kick and I prefer the red. But really, can't go wrong with either. I will definitely be back to try other stuff.

Panzita, goat, and more!!!

Amazing authentic Mexican!!!!! Had Panzita, a tripe soup that was out of this world!!!! Time to make the Chimichangas!!!!

Al Pastor Taco
Rowland S.

Ordered lunch here for my wife and I. I got the Al Pastor tacos which were tasty. My wife got the Tinga burrito which she enjoyed but thought the marinade was a bit strange. We also ordered queso fundido. The entire order the queso was the biggest disappointment. it was watery and felt like maybe the top or bottom of the pot. I think we will be back, so I feel the price for the El Pastor tacos were a bit much for the quantity given that there were no sides with the dish.

Missy A.

This is my new favorite place to eat! I love Mexican food and places are honestly a hit or a miss in my experience. This place is authentic. I went with my sister and sadly I cannot remember the name of my dish. It was sliced steak with peppers and onions and was served with rice, beans, pico, and avocado. It was delicious! The steak was seasoned so well! So I had to go back and try the steak burrito. It's not the best picture, I ordered to go but man it was the best burrito I've ever eaten. This place is a must!

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7 years ago

Excellent food, and phenomenally friendly folks.

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7 years ago

This is one of the best Mexican restaurants I've been to. Extremely authentic and cheap for awesome food.

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I had a coworker who grew up in Mexico City area. She insisted that this place was the only…read moreauthentic Mexican food in CT. For a long time I did not try this place. When my wife and I finally did, we were hooked. We have been going there now for about ten years. It truly is the best Mexican food. Tonight I had two chicken enchiladas with red Guahillo sauce, and topped with sour cream, diced green onions, and queso fresco. Wow. the flavors! It also came with rice (very flavorful) and black beans (amazing). A real fulfilling and generously filling meal for less than $15. My wife had a black bean burrito. It was huge. She loved it, but only ate half of it. For less than $10. I will have leftovers for lunch tomorrow. I wonder why some reviewers were not very happy. Perhaps their point of reference is Taco Bell, or some other Americanized Mexican style food. Viva Mexicali Rose!

Mexicali Rose is a casual Mexican restaurant with pretty decent food. My go to here is the beef…read moreburrito and I like to add seasoned rice and cheese. Is it the best burrito I've ever had? No, but it is a decent burrito for its price of $11. It has great flavor in the ingredients are fresh. This is a place my wife and I go to often when we're looking for a quick bite to eat that's not too expensive. I have also tried their crunchy tacos, which are also very good but I will say they do not travel that well and are better to eat there. If you're looking for a no-frills Mexican spot that won't break the bank, this is the place for you.

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Happy to have a diner in this area. It's a great spot! Cute little diner. Very clean and the staff…read morewere great. There's a lot of good options on the menu, I ordered the cheese steak wrap with french fries. The wrap was good. It had good flavor. The only thing I would suggest is more meat. There was way more lettuce than meat. Also, the cheese wasn't melted. The fries were really good. I loved the cole slaw, just wish a bigger portion was served. We had a great lunch. I will definitely be returning.

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