Solid, unassuming Mexican place that's all about the fun ambience. As someone else wrote, this restaurant is HOPPING -- we ended up sitting in what's almost of a storefront because of the size of our group (6), although there's a nicer dining area inside as well as a whole bar area. Service could not have been better or nicer. Chips and salsa both excellent; the folks in our group who'd been here before ordered the guacamole even before we sat down. I love how guacamole is slightly different in each restaurant -- this guac is super fresh and really delicious! One friend wasn't super hungry and so got the chicken tortilla soup -- just know their portions are LARGE. So soup truly is a meal in itself! Two of us got salads -- a friend got the taco salad, and I got the chicken tortilla salad. Honestly, I'd probably get the taco salad next time, but not in the tortilla -- the chicken in my salad was deep fried (I know, I'm in a Mexican place, what did I expect?) and so it kind of overpowered everything. Others got burritos, tacos -- and everyone gave approving "Moos" of enjoyment as they ate. Great drink menu, ice-cold beer. Definitely someplace I'd return to! read more

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Arrived with family on rainy weekend. Service was great and the Quesabirria tacos were a filling dish. Yummy red salsa accompanied the chips. I also enjoyed the Watermelon Margaritas. A casual restaurant that I'd check out again if I was in the area. read more

El Gallo Negro - Quesabirrias - Mexican Near Me - Windsor, California

Fabulous drinks and delicious food! Loved the patio and friendly service. Chips and salsa are also very good. read more

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An authentic drive-thru Mexican restaurant with an amazing bar this place is a must-visit! I stopped by one night for a burrito and a margarita and was blown away. Since it was December, they had a holiday drink special, and the Grinch margarita was to die for strong, bold, and packed with great flavor. The chips and salsa are some of the best you'll find, and the burrito hit just right. The servers were friendly, attentive, and super helpful. There's plenty of seating, plus the convenience of a drive-thru. I'll definitely be back here often! read more

El Gallo Negro - The Grinch margarita - Mexican Near Me - Windsor, California

El Gallo Negro was recommend by my barber, Joel. His girlfriend's uncle I believe owns this place. Took the wife here and really enjoyed the cantina styled ambiance. You can sit in an enclosed area that houses the bar or enjoy a more traditional dining setting. Can't go wrong with either. I ordered the quesabirrias which were fire! Wifey ordered the shrimp burrito and had no complaints. Drinks were good, everything was reasonably priced and I'm going to put it on my agenda to return in the near future. read more

Eating inside will get better results and the rest of the menu is good and most of staff is nice. read more

El Gallo Negro - Super chicken Super Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Windsor, California

I give the food 5 stars. Why I gave three stars is the immature inexperienced girl Alicia. She needs more training and role playing in how to serve the public. I will only dine in and pray that she is not my waitress read more

This place is one of my favorites for Mexican food and drinks, they're food is great, but the one thing I love about this place is the fish tacos, they are delicious, the drinks are also excellent, they have a lot of great options. The staff is friendly and great atmosphere. read more

A fun Friend night at El Gallo Negro. Their holiday drinks were a cheerful addition to the meal, perfectly capturing the seasonal spirit. We tried the chicken tortilla soup, which was comforting and delicious, but it was a bit on the salty side for my taste. The nachos were a great shareable option, though I wished they had a little less salt too. The service was top notch--attentive, accommodating, and friendly, making for an enjoyable dining experience. Overall, a festive spot worth a visit! read more

Delicious salsa. Outstanding service. Nice music, clean bathrooms. Delicious food. Great ambience. Will definitely be back. read more

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We have come here many times, their mole and margaritas keep me coming back. This time I tried new things though!! I had the morenita cocktail and it was yummy. I added a splash of water to cut the sweetness. I had the carnitas plate and it was just right, just bummed that I was charged $1 for some lime, which I feel should have come with the dish. It was a substantial serving and I had carnitas left over. My friend only ate half of her grilled veggie burrito so I put my carnitas in her burrito for lunch the next day. Hubs had the Gallo wrap and he was very happy with it. Moist and flavorful. We sat in the bar and they had the world series on. I didn't care for the teams, but hubs is a Yankee fan so he was stoked. I was stoked the game was on mute and they had great music bumping. Best way to watch a game if you ask me. No doubt, we will be back. read more

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Favorite Mexican food in Sonoma County, we fly home every year to eat here! Love what they've been updating with this place, its so cozy and we always sit in the bar for the ambiance. Get the ceviche! Tacos are always a hit, too read more

El Gallo Negro - Gallo Wrap in a bowl, so good! - Mexican Near Me - Windsor, California

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Beautiful covered outdoor dining. Friendly and engaging service, Oaxaca cuisine, flavorful with wonderful spices. Molcajate is a winner, enough to share. read more

We love this place because the staff and service is amazing. They are attentive and accommodating. There's a wonderful patio and the food is great. They have the best Arnold Palmers I've ever had. We always leave satisfied and impressed. Great chips and salsa, too. Wow! read more

Excellent food with very professional staff. Great menu. The inside is really well done. Has outside seating & drive thru Has the best Tequila/ Mescal bar in the county. This place is a real gem on Windsors resturant list. read more

Server was Alicia, she was 10/10, very nice and very helpful! She had to leave for the day after I ordered, and she told me someone would check on it for me. Well 20 minutes went by, and 4-5 cars in drive-thru and no one had come to check with me. I peeped my head around the corner and all the staff were sitting in the back of the restaurant with their phones on the table. Only when they saw me did they approach and check on my order. Sure enough, it was ready to go. Customer service this time was pretty poor by everyone besides Alicia. Thanks. read more

I've been here a couple times now, most recently with my in-laws for my MIL's birthday. I recommended it, and everyone had a good time and loved their food. Staff was very friendly and professional. Food was fresh ad delicious. Burritos were huge. Everything was big portions and I was impressed with the way the guacamole came to the table looking really beautiful and artistic with veggies poking out like a big flower. It was super cold so we ate indoors, but the first time I was here with my mom, we ate outside on the patio and I highly recommend that if the weather is good and/or you dress for outdoor dining. We didn't have room for dessert, but next time I want to try their churros. Highly recommended. read more

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Nachos are amazing and plenty to share. I had barbacoa and my friend had carnitas! Both were excellent! Had to take half home.

Food is delicious, drinks are beautiful, service is great but drink prices are astronomical and they are getting a little skimpy with the meat. Everything is still tasty but you can definitely tell some corners are being cut. I also think no margarita on the rocks should cost $18. However the salsa and chips are so fresh and light! They have a great outdoor area with heaters and a lovely bar too. A little something for everyone. Definitely can accommodate larger groups too! read more

El Gallo Negro - Tres amigos , cucumber lime and jalapeno margaritas - Mexican Near Me - Windsor, California

Best burritos in Sonoma County. Try the Surf and Turf or the Super Steak Burrito- can't go wrong with either. I wanted to try more on their menu so I came back and tried the enchiladas (green) they were very tasty and my friend had The Molcajete also yummy, but that itself is enough to feed 2 people. Oh and definitely try their margaritas read more

This place consistently messes up simple orders that are placed correctly. Twice on my order it says one thing and I'm served something completely different. I then call back and they tell me they can't remake the order the kitchen is closed. I then drive there and walk in and the same lady on the phone is placing an order for takeout. This place has horrible customer service. read more

Love this place .. fun and good vibes Recommend to everyone Good food Went here for my girls bday read more

We picked a table on the outdoor patio. It was nice with a cool breeze coming through. Waitress was pleasant. Only thing she was the only one. So when requesting for my husband's soda that he ordered with his meal and had to ask for it at the end and more water or a box to go she got sidetracked with other customers. But the food was delicious! The meat on both of our meals were tender and had great flavor. read more

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If you serve mole, I will JUDGE YOU. The Enchiladas Oaxaqueñas made with carnitas did not disappoint. I will come back for this dish alone! Service was on top of their game, food and drink both came out in good time. Absolutely no complaints. read more

This place has been a staple for date nights and family lunches for the last 10 years. The quality of both food and service are always above and beyond (especially the cocktails and music). The staff are personable, they remember your name and your favorites; Karen Reyes in particular is lovely, she always makes our time special and is always smiling. Definitely the top mexican restaurant anywhere around here. read more

Just got carne asada nachos, delivered. Only get them at the restaurant they suck delivered. Half as good. read more

Excellent food and atmosphere. My kids love the fountain in their outdoor dining area. Karen RM is always helpful in the drive through. Her recommendations turned me onto delicious items I never would have tried. If you're a fiend for mojitos, the bar is second to none and a local favorite. Their secret sauce is an often overlooked item in Mexican restaurants: they make their own chips and salsa. El Gallo doesn't miss any details! read more

For a get together with friends or for happy hour I do recommend this restaurant. Ambiance is nice, crowd not too noisy just average. The sitting area out outside is my favorite to enjoy the evening with good drinks and good company. I have not had their selection of food as I always go for drinks and appetizers, I always get the Nachos with half carnitas and half Pollo Desebrado, I'll let you know when I try something new. For the drinks we got the strawberry margarita, the mango margarita, el Corazón and the Maracuyá margarita all were so tasty and refreshing and with the right amount of tequila meaning if we are not heavy drinkers one is enough. Love this place for Girlfriends little get together. As far as the waiting for out drinks they did take their time bringing the drinks this and all the other times I've come here so if you are on a rush or don't like to wait these is not the place to go. If one is patient ye I do recommend this place but if you are not then this is not the place to go. Drinks really good as well as the nachos and salsas. Reason for my four stars is because of the waiting time spent to get our drinks but overall I do recommend the place just be p read more

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The dining area was comfortable and we had a big party. The bathrooms were clean. That's important to me especially because we have a 9 year old daughter. No one likes taking their kid into a nasty bathroom. The service was good, and chips and salsa came quickly. This place had an amazing super burrito. We ordered the chicken and steak. It is probably the best burrito I've had in a long time. The flavor is insanely good and the meat was cooked perfectly. Their guacamole was fantastic. I was disappointed that the prices on the website do not match the prices on their restaurant menus. We paid more than expected. I would give this restaurant 4 stars and deduct a star for the menu inconsistency but we forgot a bag with our iPhone in it and they made sure we got it back. We live up north on the coast so that would have been problematic. Therefore, I didn't deduct another Star. read more

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My friends and I hit your place most every Tuesday for lunch. Lorena is a very best waitress, friendly kind and a lot of fun. We always order your tacos à la cart.. and your salsa is the bomb!! read more

Stopped by after work on a Friday evening. The Fresca margarita which is made out of watermelon was really good but didn't really taste like it had any alcohol in it. The ceviche was ok, but not as good as we expected. The server gave us dirty plates so we had to point it out to him and get new ones. The ambiance is really nice, just wish they would pay a little more attention to details. read more

El Gallo Negro - Ceviche - Mexican Near Me - Windsor, California

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The service was amazing, went in to order take out, and got welcomed by Karen R. She was the sweetest cashier i've met! She was smiling, cracking jokes, and gave the best service. It was my first time walking in and everything sounded delicious! Karen recommended me the enchiladas de mole con pollo desebrado! The wait time, not bad. Overall had an amazing thanks to Karen! read more

Food is always amazing, fresh and quality ingredients. Drinks are always so good! They put a lot of care and effort into creating beautiful tasty cocktails and margaritas. The service is always efficient and so kind and professional. read more

I want to give a HUGE shot out to Alma and the rest of the crew at El Gallo! We planned my mother in laws surprise 75th birthday and for weeks, Alma was amazing, communicating, accommodating and made the night so special. I showed up early and they helped me decorate, they greeted the family as if they were their own family and made the night so memorable for everyone. The food was good, the ambiance, the service, everything!! We had 30 people come from out of town and everyone was so happy and impressed. Thank you to everyone for making her night so wonderful !! read more

El Gallo Negro - Mexican Near Me - Windsor, California

El Gallo Negro is one of my favorite happy hour spots in Windsor. I usually only come with coworkers after work for happy hour and seating is always quick, prices are fairly reasonable and service is always great. Since my first time visiting I've stuck to the same order of Chicken Avocado Salad (extra avocado). The chicken is always cooked to perfection and the dressing is so flavorful! I've tried most of the apps as well and they are all solid picks. The cocktails are usually on the stronger side in my opinion but that has never been a complaint for me or anyone on my team. 10/10 for happy hour or after work cocktails. read more

We heard good things, and some good, other things a little bizarre. Had the watermelon mint margarita, the hibiscus and a michelada, that were tasty. We were served water when we asked after we ordered, but despite multiple requests for a refill during our meal, they never came back with water. If this was just for the Guacamole, then it would be a 5 star review. The fish tacos were decent, the quesadilla with barbacoa good too. The shrimp soup was spicy (hence the requests for water) and was supposed to be served with rice like it says on the menu. When it arrived and we asked about the rice, we were told it wasn't a thing. Appears staff. Eeds better training. Food 4 stars, service 2 stars, so 3 star review. read more

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I usually don't go here because it has consistently been pretty bad. Thought I would give it another shot. I ordered the Carne Asada Super burrito... Not good. Tortilla was soggy, and not cooked. The burrito was so squishy that if I ate it upright , the whole thing would smush down and fall out. The tastes weren't even good. This business needs a whole new redo read more

El Gallo Negro - Super Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Windsor, California

The food is Amazing. Very flavorful and moist. Plenty of choices on the menu. Every one at the table was completely satisfied with their dish and beverage. Service was impeccable. We drove from Petaluma to Windsor for lunch. Well worth the drive. We even can home with leftovers! We definitely will return to this fabulous restaurant. read more

Recently, it seems that the price has become more expensive, but fortunately, the taste is still good

I really think this place is severely underrated. I am born and raised in San Diego, with extended family from Rosarito. My young adult years were spent eating tacos & drinking margaritas from streetside vendors in TJ. I am a salsa aficionado, and love Jamaica. So, getting the fish taco combo with a "hibiscus" drink was like being home in Northern California. Everything was delicious. The salsa was exactly what I expect from a classic-style Mexican restaurant. The service was great, the place was beautiful, and the music felt like home. I had mixed feelings about how few were there during a regular dinner period because it was great to get seated quickly, but a real bummer to not see more people enjoyed their great food. My kids were fairly happy, and I was very pleased. Too bad they don't have a location down in LA where I now live, since it would make a killing. read more