Great happy hour at Gallo! Kyle was our bartender and we absolutely loved the drinks he made us. I told him anything gin and/or grapefruit and he came through with some sort of jalapeño infused simple syrup in my drink. Ordered my tacos lettuce-wrapped and they were fantastic. On happy hour they were buy 2, get 1 free, so for 3 tacos it was roughly $7. Definitely will be back. Turns out that they do their Tuesday happy hour all night because of taco Tuesday. See you soon Gallo Blanco! read more

Gallo Blanco - Lettuce Wrapped Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Yum! Cool vibe and amazing food. Been here three times now and every time they did not disappoint. First time I had the chillaques and second time the migas. This past trip opted for the ceviche and it was fresh and flavorful. The chips & salsa is awesome too. I know I'll be back soon. Ps free mini cookie on the way out read more

Tyka took care of us and it was PHENOMENAL! He recommended all the right stuff and everything was above and beyond. Highly recommend the Elote, Civeche, and Family Style Tacos (and I'm excited to come back and try the rest of the menu). I love that their beans are vegan. To be honest, the service from every single person we interacted with, from the moment we walked in, to the moment we left was really impressive. Great experience all around! We will be back :) read more

Simply put, terrible customer service. To begin with, we tried to set-up a reservation online. They are using their own reservation system, of which is not working. We only find out about this happenstance when we try to call for reservation. They told us to go to their website, but there is no reservation link (system) on it. After over 15 minutes we finally get them to take a reservation over the phone. Mission accomplished, or so we think... We show up to our confirmed reservation time with a party of 6. They say they dont have our reservation. We explain what happened and they come back and say "they found it" and say they our table at the bar. Yes, a 6 top at the bar. Mind you we have 2 kids. Making matters worse there is a 6 top table sitting in the dining area. We inquire about it and they say its for someone else. We werent asking to take it but note we too had a reservation. They had a look and response of "so what." All the while the staff seems like they cant be bothered, which is perplexing because they place is very quiet (tables open everywhere). The kicker is that after 10 minutes a manager comes over and says, and I quote, "is there a problem here" in the most condescending attitude I have experiences in a while. We really wanted to like this place, had a night planned around it, drove downtown, and this happened. The silver lining is that there are many other great restaurants downtown, so our night was awesome, even in spite of Gallo Blanco. read more

Yup. This place is damn good. Great drinks. Greay food. Great service. In fact, it was all so good that we went two days in a row. We would've done a third visit but we ended up in Sedona. Highlights include the tortas, the tacos, the margaritas, the guacamole, the chicharrón de queso...are you getting the drift? Come and order it all. You won't be disappointed! P.S. Forgot to mention the dessert. Go for the tarta de limón and the tres leches. Actually, get all the desserts like we did! read more

I love Gallo Blanco! I have come a few times for happy hour and brunch, but tonight, we went for dinner. It was wonderful! We sat on the patio, had delicious margaritas, and ate yummy food. But hands down- the BEST part- was an employee named Flynn!!!! He was so funny and attentive! He checked on us and made us feel so welcome! Every establishment needs someone like Flynn to welcome their guests!! What a fantastic time! Thanks Gallo and thank you Flynn!!!! read more

Really authentic and fresh Mexican good. Tortillas are home made, chips are as well, pazole definitely amazing. Great flavors and well made. This was my first time here and will definitely come back! read more

FIRE 1) bangin marg. 2) dope vibes, decorated very well. i love a nice wood paneling set up. good wood 3) man, that campechano taco is hella flame. it would definitely be a mistake to go through life without eating that wonder. like what would the point be? what are you trying to prove? would it be worth it? no, i don't think it would. order the taco. stop being a knucklehead 4) solid guac. worth it 5) i really enjoyed how the salsa for the chips came in a squeeze bottle. bc, ya know, i am a glutton. So, i really appreciate how i can just lazily squirt a bunch on my chip. my wrists are too delicate to constantly hoist the odious burden of dipping a chip. also, that green salsa is bing bang boom yum nom yum in the tum tum pow pow pow yummy yummy ya hoooooooo read more

Im so bummed. This is the second time I come and I am turned away. The last time we came, I waited 20 mins over my 20 min wait to find out they crossed our name off without even calling me, only to tell me it would be another 45 mins before seating. This is the second time I try to bring friends to brag about how amazing this place is, only to embarrassed and be told there's no room once again. I'm doing my best not to disregard this restaurant, it's always been good to me. I'm sure it's not their fault but damn am I craving some Gallo Blanco. read more

I have to say, I really did want to like this restaurant more. The location is cute albeit a bit hidden, the decor is cool and interesting, and the music provides an adequate atmosphere. Food: The food itself had a decent flavor, definitely more mexican-inspired than true Mexican food which is completely okay and I've enjoyed before. We ordered an appetizer, three entrees, and pancakes. The presentation for the chilaquiles was dynamic and eye catching but the breakfast burrito wasn't given any sort of presentation which made the meal less appealing. Usually for a breakfast burrito, it's at least cut in half and presented with some garnishes but this was not the case. Overall the main critique of the food was the temperature, we arrived before a small rush so we were seated immediately and the food didn't take too long to cook. However, two of the dishes were lukewarm when recieved and had already become cold by mid-dish. Service: The service itself was okay, nothing great but nothing bad either. It was a bit difficult to get our servers attention but I believe that was more about our seating location than anything else. Seating: A large problem I had which seemed minor at our arrival was the seating. We were seated at the first table walking in which is usually not a problem however with no dedicated 'waiting' area other than a bench on the wall right next to our table, it was quite packed and bothersome. I believe using a longer table to create a small segmented waiting area would be helpful so dining patrons aren't sitting/eating surrounded by standing waiting customers is necessary to preserve a better restaurant experience. Wait time: The wait time was great for a Sunday brunch time. We arrived around 10:30am and we were immediately seated which was great. Price: The price would have been adequate if the meal was served hot and presented in a more appealing manner. Without these details, it seemed a bit steep. Overall the restaurant has good bones and good ideas but still has some work to do. Would I be willing to try it again? Possibly but I am not jumping at the chance any time soon. read more

Some of the most creative and delicious Mexican food we've ever eaten. From the chips to pazole to tacos and ceviche, every dish was standout fantastic, as was the dessert and service. read more

I'll start with the pros the restaurant itself is really nice and the music is perfect. The service is really nice and friendly too! I had already ate prior to coming in but I randomly spotted this place and wanted to give it a try so I started small and just got the corn on the cob and the churro. The corn was really tasty as for the churro the presentation is nice and the dipping sauces are super clever but it was really soft inside like uncooked I couldn't even take more than two bites. I was really disappointed but I would totally still come again to try the actual food and their drinks! read more

Delicious. Had the carne asada burrito and it was so good. The rice was great and the happy hour margs were great. Will be going back Oh and the churros read more

This place is subtly located within a historic neighborhood offering a really unique small town vibe. The coffee was excellent and the carne asada burrito we ordered was top notch. This place has neat modern Mexican energy - we will definitely be revisiting this little gem soon! read more

Why did I not come here sooner?! Holy cow, super cool spot with great food. Casual with great music for ambiance. The decor is consistent throughout with unique art, just a very clean look throughout. Also they keep place very clean. So we tried two appetizers, an entree and dessert. Oh and don't forget the house margaritas. Where to start...... well we received our drinks first, served in a rocks glass which actually looks really nice. Then the chips with guac and salsa sampler came out, amazing! Each salsa was unique with spicy to smokey flavor profiles. The elote and taco Dorado came out together, he even cut the corn for us. The elote is incredible, cheesy, kind of smoky. That taco Dorado though, omg! The taco shell is fried, nuff said. The meat is tender and the cheese, i need that at home. We finished with arguably the best churros I have ever had, fresh made to order. They come with chocolate, sweetened milk and goats milk caramel sauces. We will be back fo sho! read more

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Hidden gem! Been here 3 times and we've had the same waitress each time. I don't remember her name but she's skinny, tall, has dark hair and her customer level skills stand out in a positive way. We always get the Charola which comes with a large side of guacamole and a bunch of tasty salsas. Have tried their pastor torta which comes with grilled pineapple and a combination of great flavors. Have also tried the red chicken and Xmas veggie enchiladas both were delicious. Haven't had the chance to tried their alcoholic beverages during pregnancy but I hear great things and will definitely be trying them soon. read more

We love this place and it's a "go-to" for us when we have out of town guests. Thursday we were meeting our Spokane friends there for early dinner, and when I pulled up the place was either undergoing renovation or was being dismantled. I was stunned. I looked for a sign that would tell me when they were re-opening but found nothing. I asked the folks in Welcome Diner if they knew what was going on and they simply said "They're closed". Does anyone know what's going on? Is Gallo Blanco closed closed? Or temporarily closed? Such a great place. It would be a shame to lose this gem. read more

I've been meaning to write this review for over a week now, and after seeing your latest post on Instagram, I thought today was a good day to share some positivity. My husband and I tried out Gallo Blanco for the first time last week after researching where we could find some of the best tacos in Phoenix. We went with high hopes, and we were not disappointed! I have to say those were the best tacos I've ever had! The carne asada and barbacoa tacos were my personal favorites. To top it off, it was happy hour so tacos and drinks were incredibly reasonably priced! Our server, Mara, was very friendly, fast and efficient! We will definitely be back next time we are in Phoenix read more

Gallo Blanco - Tacos, tacos, tacos - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Terrible service, not once did we get asked if we needed anything, I had to initiate each and every time. Mind you there is 2 other tables in the patio area that were occupied and she asked them all the time. They brought salsa but never any chips, And the best part my coffee cup was dirty with someone else's lipstick. TERRIBLE!!!! read more

We were so looking forward to eating here. There were 4 of us, my daughter, her mother-in-law and sister-in-law and me. We got to sit outside and we looked over the menu and decided what to order. The 1st thing that happened was the bus boy was cleaning off the table behind us. He tossed the water into the well of a tree and the water splashed my daughter and myself. He said he was sorry. Then we got our food and it was delicious but one of us found a long black hair in her food and stopped eating. So gross and we told the waitress. She asked if we wanted to have a redo order but we all tried to not make a big deal. The thing is, the food was delicious and we were having a lovely time with our daughters so we let it go. It was not taken off the bill. I'm sure we will try it again but not for a while. read more

The envelta was the star, but their salsas are also legit! Tacos are solid. Drinks solid. Beer on tap decent. Guac above average. Get the Envelta! read more

Simple and fresh. The taste of their tacos is spot on. The way food should taste. Thank you for bring simplicity of fresh Ingredients with proper preparation and service to Phx area. They have to one of the better tacos in AZ. A must try. We will be back to try the margaritas and other items soon. read more

Gallo Blanco - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Really good breakfast menu. The biscuit and gravy is literally the best I have ever had. Light, fluffy biscuit and a creamy chorizo gravy. Topped with a couple of eggs. Heuvos Rancheros good, too. Flavorful. Creative, yummy cocktails that are good for breakfast/brunch. read more

Gallo Blanco - Breakfast - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I just love this place. Great menu and drinks, and more importantly great service. Never crazy busy and not too big like most Phoenix restaurants. Please don't change GB Also, the blue cocktail with Carmel is amazing. As are the churros. And fresh made chips n salsa. Luuvvvvvv read more

We spent the first happy hour of 2019 sipping on craft cocktails while snacking on perfect chips and salsa. I love the hipster vibe of this place and the food that went along with it. Everything we ordered was good but there were some stand out menu items that deserve an honorable mention. The fries and aji aoili was spicy and flavorful. The chips excelled in crunchiness, thickness and saltiness. The elote was cooked and seasoned well. The tacos were seasoned nicely and bigger than expected. The churros were on par with Mexico City churros!! They were crunchy on the outside and the dough had a great taste. The dipping sauces complimented the churros very well. The favorite beverage at the table was the picosso. The sweetness was there but not overwhelming and the balancing act between the sweet and spicy elements played nicely off each other. read more

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This was our first time and we will definitely be back. We started with chips, salsa and guacamole. Yum!!! Something about the guac was just extra bright. The enchiladas had a wonderful sauce. Weekly special dessert, the carrot cake, was the best I've ever had! And a free birthday dessert! read more

So this would be my first time visiting this new location that re-opened almost a year ago to date. Prior we would visit when they were located inside the Clarendon Hotel. It's really convenient now that they have there own stand alone location in downtown Phoenix. We made a visit on a Saturday evening for dinner and were seated right away! You do have your choice with sitting in the bar or dinning area, we chose the dining area for this occasion. Very satisfied to see that the menu has not changed since our other visits years ago. For the appetizer I ordered the "chicharron de queso" with aioli sauce.If you have never been here or have never tried this appetizer please do not hesitate. It's basically fried cheese rolled up nice and crispy on a plate! The main meal was the traditional carne asada and barbacoa street tacos that came out in a skillet. I have tried many of places when it comes to street tacos or taco shops and this location by far is the best in town hands down! The cocktails were a 'la paloma" (lime, grapefruit and tequila mix) and a mexican whiskey mix that I cannot remember the name of. To go we ordered both a hot and iced coffee that was amazing. I like my coffee black and i could not believe how strong and flavorful the beans were! According to our server the beans are local from Tucson, AZ. Overall our server was great and attentive! We love the "chicarron de queso" so much, that we placed an order to go for those late night cravings! Really happy to see Gallo Blanco back and will be making future visits very very soon! read more

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The tacos were amazing! I don't know what they do to their tortillas but they taste incredible and seem homemade!

I have been meaning to get over to Gallo Blanco for sometime now but always end up going to their sister restaurant Otro Cafe. So glad we decided to do dinner here last night! Immediately upon entering Gallo I was really impressed with the space and the vibe. The space itself is just gorgeous, it's much bigger than I imagined it to be. When I initially saw some reviews with pictures posted of the interior and the large food menu posted over a counter I thought this was a restaurant that you ordered at the counter and then took your food and sat down. I wasn't sure if that was an experience I was looking to have. It is in fact a full service restaurant. I was guilty of judging a book by it's cover! We were greeted by a server who let us know that they were on a 30 minute wait (7:15 ish on a Friday night, which seems about right) but that the bar was open seating and we were welcome to eat in there, grab a drink, or just wait for a table. We decided to wait for a table and we were pleasantly surprised to be sat within about 5 minutes of being there. SCORE!!! We ordered the Chip and Guac salsa sampler to start with which was awesome. I loved the different salsas that complimented the guac and the chips are always on point! For our main entrees we ordered the chicken enchiladas a couple of carne asada tacos. Everything is so flavorful. I am a huge fan of Otro Cafe especially the flour tortillas which are out of this world AMAZING so I was a little bummed that my tacos weren't wrapped in those heavenly numbers. The only con's I have to share would be the noise level. With the beautiful construction of the space the noise carries so if you're trying to have a quiet intimate dinner this may not be the place to do that. There is also patio seating which I imagine would be a better option to dine if you're looking for less noise. Parking I can imagine could also be an issue especially as we get into these gorgeous nights that we are so famous for in AZ. Overall I loved Gallo Blanco's and can't wait to come back and try out some other items on their menu! read more

Authentic place that we come to every trip to the Southwest. We never wait to get a seat here even on a busy Friday night and there is plentiful free street parking right in front of the restaurant. I had the Al pastor torta and my wife had the naco torta. We shared the chips and guacamole. All were great. We had a promo to use because we joined their newsletter and got the guacamole and chips for free, a $9 value. I got a stiff cocktail that set me back a whole 8 bucks. All in all our meals, plus drinks, were barely more than $30. Try that in Seattle. read more

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Come here for your Mexican food fix if you're looking for a nice sit down restaurant with authentic Mexican food that is not super over priced (but is not cheap either). We came for lunch on a Sunday and had no trouble getting a table. The chips were bland but the guac was great and they don't hold back on quantity, score! We got the carne asada and al pastor fajitas and they tasted as authentic as those meats can get. Meat was marinated and cooked perfectly and were kept warm by the hot stone plate. It came with 6 corn tortillas and you can make your own street tacos. I will try to come back next time I'm in Phoenix! read more

Gallo Blanco - Chips and guac - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Wow! What an amazing find. Zoey our waitress was fabulous. Quick and personalized service. Flavors were complex and clearly made there. Small sample of chorizo gravy gave me a hint of what I will order next time!! Not one thing wrong. Yum! read more

This place is awesome! We went to the new Welcome Diner across the street and we weren't fully statisified (because they took my faves off of their menu) so we went right across the street to this place for dinner chips and margaritas. The ambiance and the service was great. I wish we would of just had our full meal here instead! The bartender knows his stuff and gives great recommendations. read more

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Great Tacos in Pork and Meat choices but no Chicken which is why the 4 stars only Come on Chicken Tacos are needed. Guacamole with chips was great app. Would come again fun place FYI bar area gets very loud during Happy Hour read more

Gallo Blanco - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Thoroughly impressed by this place. It is surprisingly hard to find "modern" Mexican food that isn't too inauthentic, Gallo Blanco fills that niche perfectly. Nice casual ambiance, professional staff and bartenders, and reasonably priced. I was here for a quick brunch (huevos rancheros + 2 tacos), will be returning for dinner and a drink when I have the chance read more

Gallo Blanco - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Ceviche for brunch served on flat oval plate with the right amount of spice! Wow! Huevos Rancheros for my wife was delicious. Had the Cajeta Vanilla Latte. This as one of the best meals had in 2020. Great place! read more

Cute little place with friendly and attentive staff. I can only review on service and food/drinks in the bar area, as I was there for a professional function. I liked the ambiance: a little upscale but not stuffy. We sampled guacamole and a variety of chef-prepared salsas, all of which were slightly unique. Bartenders and servers were friendly and made good suggestions. All in all, I'd definitely return for drinks again or dinner. Nice, central location, too! read more

Been here for dinner and brunch. Great service, and tasty food. The bartenders are awesome. One guy(didn't get his name sorry!) made my friend and I a speciality shot called the Mexican firefighter. It was good! the guacamole is always a must and the veggie huarache is delicious. read more

Gallo Blanco - Veggie Huarache - soooo good! - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Chef Doug Robson is someone well known enough in this town to bear the burden of expectations. Gallo Blanco was a breakout sensation back in its original location on the bottom floor of the Clarendon Hotel. It was relatively small, had a hip modern urban feel, and (while limited in its selection) served quality tacos, tortas and other Mexican staples. It was so successful that Robson later opened another restaurant in CenPho (Otro Cafe). After an unknown dispute with the hotel owner however, Gallo Blanco abruptly shuttered in 2015. Gallo Blanco fans rejoiced when Robson decided to reopen his first restaurant on the northeast corner of 10th Street & Pierce. But would the new location measure up to the original? On a Sunday at dinner time, I decided to judge for myself. The new location is in the century old American Way Market building that had long been abandoned. Robson has meticulously restored the building into a beautiful space which has patio seating on the east and west ends of the building. The interior is segmented in two, with the restaurant on the north side of the interior and the bar area on the south side. I grabbed a seat at the bar area as I was here alone for dinner, but also because of the natural lighting of the windows that look out towards Pierce Street. Just FYI, here you grab a menu at the front counter and then sit wherever you want. I had neglected to visit Gallo Blanco when the new location first opened, but that quickly changed after sampling a pancake dessert taco at the Devour Culinary Festival that was out of this world. Having seen that Gallo Blanco does in fact serve a dessert pancake, that was all the motivation I needed to make the one mile walk over here from my apartment. But first, let's not get ahead of ourselves. First there must be a drink. In this case, I ordered GB's house margarita. Tequila, triple sec, lime, and agave. I wouldn't say GB's version is really distinctive in any noticeable way, but a refreshing marg nevertheless. Now then, let's get some dinner. I've had GB's tortas, tacos, and even a few burritos back at their old location, so for this visit I decided to take a look at their house specials. One dish I was curious about was their Pescada Del Dia (Fish of the Day). Today the fish special was Mexican Grouper. Sold. The dish also comes with rice and beans, but not just your a-typical rice and beans. The rice is jasmine rice mixed with corn, tomatillo salsa and cilantro. The beans are locally sourced beans from McClendon Farms in Goodyear and are topped with a sprinkling of cotija cheese. The fish was excellent. Grilled perfectly with a nice flaky savory finish and the rice and beans were both solid accompaniments. Now then, let's talk about that dessert. Sadly, the pancake dessert here isn't the same recipe Doug used during the Devour competition (that recipe incorporated horchata ice cream), but their Flapjacks dessert nevertheless looked like a can't miss. Two full size pancakes topped with butter, maple syrup, whipped cream, banana, and candied peanuts. I'm a little disappointed that this dish didn't have any Mexican infused notes like their competition dessert did, but the pancakes were certainly tasty despite that fact. Total cost for the margarita, food, tax, and tip came to $45. The food, the prices, and the atmosphere are slightly more upscale compared to other valley Mexican restaurants. I don't mind paying extra if the food measures up. In the case of GB's current operation I think the food is worth it...mostly. You can certainly get great quality Mexican food all over town for cheaper than here. But between the tortas, house specials, and even the sides, there's plenty here at GB that stands out from its competition. Between Gallo Blanco and Welcome Diner (which is soon to open its new location across the street from Gallo Blanco), the Garfield neighborhood is now on the map in the valley's endlessly expanding restaurant scene. Props to Doug Robson for saving a landmark in the process of resurrecting his beloved first restaurant. Now if he'd just resurrect that horchata ice cream dessert recipe, it'll be full steam ahead. read more

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I'm not typically a negative reviewer, however I believe the circumstances merit one. I've been to Otro Cafe and I absolutely love it and I was hoping to have the same experience here. Unfortunately that was not the case. The seating is open and I loved the decor and the vibe. My son and I ordered our drinks and some chips and guacamole to start. They brought my beer, the chips and guac. They never brought my sons drink and the server never came back to take our order. She however did visit every table around us at least twice in the process. After about 30 min or so I walked up to the register and asked for the check. Clearly my business wasn't appreciated. The food might have been delicious but the service ruined it for me. read more