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    El Giro

    4.2 (122 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 7:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Birria plate
    Roberto G.

    Great find in the most unlikely of places. Just a normal mom and pop shop with amazing service and even better food. Tried the birria plate and 3 tacos. The birria was good but definitely not the best I've ever had. The tacos were great. The meat was seasoned well and they were quite filling. All and all. Great find. I will return next time I'm in town.

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    Rebecca S.

    This is a great spot for a quick meal! I called from the road as we wanted to grab our food and head to our hotel. They didn't have my order ready, but I didn't mind waiting a few minutes for fresh-cooked food. We ordered asada & pollo tacos (3 tacos with beans and rice and 2 additional tacos) and a quesadilla with fries for our son. The restaurant is pretty small and simple. I loved the quick service (there's even a drive-through option) and the salsa bar! Our favorite was the bright green spicier salsa. Our food was good--I didn't catch a picture because we ate it before I could!

    Cheese enchilada was wonderful!
    Carla H.

    Wonderful authentic Mexican food prepared quickly and made with true flavor! Ordered carne asada platter and cheese enchiladas - everything arrived to our table quickly! Beans and rice were full of flavor not to mention that the carne asada was thinly sliced with a wonderful char! Highly recommend this small restaurant for an economical and authentic Mexican meal!

    Carne Asada fries
    Ally L.

    My husband and I love El Giro! It's a secret little treasure in Amarillo. Fair prices and amazing food. The menu has over 30 options and they have a salsa/topping bar fully stocked. Will be back soon!

    Quesobirria- hot and delicious!

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    The carnie asada was very good. The beans and rice were true Mexican. We liked the street tacos which also made with carnie asada.

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    One of the best Mexican foods in town! Gluten free options thanks for bringing the authentic experience

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    Very good and price is on point recommend this place great food and the party taco tray is a great price just awesome

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    Muy buen servicio amables las muchachas y la comida de buen sabor y rápido. Recomendado.

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    Their food is so good esp the barrias tacos but they're very rude what needs to be fixed.. and expect you to tip them after being rude.

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    While in the wall. But wow the food and the prices. So worth it. Get anytime we drive through Amarillo.

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    Beat mexican food I have ever eaten. Prices were so reasonable. Customer service excellent!!

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    After a long day driving the food was so good. I just found it on yelp. I would definitely go again.

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