Gluten free eater. This is a great local spot. The atmosphere fits the neighborhood it is in. The murals are beautiful. Service for slower as more people came. But overall no complaint. So far I'll start with the downside. The decaf coffee is decent. But everything else from there goes up. We ordered the sample plate of salsas and guacamole. Who ever thought that oranges in guacamole would taste sooo good. What rock have I been living under? I may or may not have wanted to lick the bowl. But I was in public. So I refrained. Indeed the chilaquiles with barbacoa. They have their food well labeled and it's easy to figure out what I gf or even Veg. My husband ordered the huevos rancheros. There was so much barbacoa my meal. It was so good. From the first bite I was impressed with the balance of the meal. The huevos were really good. The thicker tortillas made it a little drier. He was happy without meat. We had leftovers and mixed them together. I'm sure they will make great leftovers. If I could do half stars it would be a 4.5/5. But it gets a 5/5 yelp stars. read more

2nd time I've been here, 2 years later, same friends! Whenever my bestie comes into town, we make it to Welcome Diner, which is one of her fav Phoenix places. Twice now, we end up here at Gallo Blanco since it's right across the street. They seem to have a fun, fancy twist on some of their dishes. I'm sorry if I sound like a novice, it seems like they have a fan following, so I'm not sure they're exact concept. Both experiences, I've enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and especially the service. The people here are always really nice! The portions are a great size! This time, I tried for the first time in my life, a torta! Game changer! I'm obsessed now, and now I'll be ordering tortas every chance I get! My one and only not so positive feedback is how hot it is inside, when the phoenix heat is at its highest. Plan to be a little toasty if you come in the summer. Otherwise, it's a great restaurant! read more

Gallo Blanco - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The flies are EVERYWHERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's such a manifestation !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This place needs a deep scrub these flies are making this place their home!! read more

Gallo Blanco - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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I either get a Torta or Pozole. Both are incredible. Torta's served here are simple: lightly toasted buttered bun, meat, lettuce, and salsa. read more

Gallo Blanco - Carne Asada Torta - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

First of the service was great, and I love that basically all the workers spoke English and Spanish. The food was overall good, but I would not order the chilaquiles again. The sauce tasted a little like marinara sauce and not salsa verde. I did have their guac and chips and I would 100% recommend. You have the option to sit inside or outside. read more

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We have been here 3 times now. The menu keeps surprising us with new and amazing options. Today I had the flapjacks. I know, flapjacks at a Mexican food restaurant. But they were delicious. The atmosphere and staff are top notch. Worth the trip from wherever you are in the valley. read more

Everything is amazing! Full menu, and vegan friendly. Fantastic food! Friendly and attentive servers. Fun downtown vibe. My picture represents how delicious the food is: I forget to take the picture before I dive in! This was a meal of guacamole and chips served with various salsas and a bean-rice-veggie burrito. The best! read more

Gallo Blanco - Too delicious to wait to take the picture once again! - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Thank you Chef Doug for creating a wonderful menu. We really tasted the quality of the ingredients and felt the love you put into the food. Each dish had beautiful colors and texture, and the flavors were well balanced. We loved the homemade tortillas and the fresh taste of the ceviche. Also we experienced excellent service. Looking forward to coming back soon! (We ate before we remembered to take photos). read more

Gallo Blanco - Tacos were filling, fresh, and flavorful! - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I need to update my review for Gallo Blanco. I've been back many times and the food is very good. Their happy hour special on tacos is legit! They have very tasty hot sauces and their posole isn't bad either. They have seriously tasty desserts and I've definitely gone in just to have their tres leches. read more

Gallo Blanco - Delish dessert - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This is my all-time favorite Mexican food restaurant in the world!!! If you have not been to this restaurant run, don't walk it's worth it. Used to be in the Claritin hotel, it is now nestled into downtown Phoenix residential area. read more

Food was wonderful-- guac was fresh and tasty and the Molcajete was flavorful and filling!! If we come back to Phoenix we will have to stop

So I very rarely give a one star review - but I am sorry this deserves it on so many levels. The only reason I give it one star is, it was "Taco Tuesday" and Cinco De Mayo and they were busy...but that is little to no excuse. Anyway, were to start - lets begin with the service, there were 5 of us, 3 were there, the waitress comes to the table - ask if she can put in apps in, sure - and I ordered drink she left the table without even asking the other people if they would like a drink. (Ok busy and loud maybe she didn't hear), then the rest of the party arrived. waitress came by took our orders (drinks and food), then the wrong app came out (which actually was the best part of the experience) Ok that was sorted once again busy and loud. Then the food arrived, I ordered a al pastor burrito the food came out - my burrito was well just that - no beans or rice as listed in the menu. Then a small chuck of pineapple on the plate not on the burrito and just one...really sad. Looked dumb on the plate. Then the taste - well I was so hungry...the taste was well yeah there was meat, there was some sauce and some beans in the burrito...that was it not good at all. Moving on to getting the check - well first it took us 10 min to flag down our waitress, 10 more to bring the check - then we ask for it to be spilt three ways - 2, 2,1....25 min later (yes these times are accurate) she brings back the checks not one was even close to correct. We finally were like yeah what ever paid and left. This was one of the worst dinning experiences I have ever had. The Service, the Food and the well yeah just everything. I hope that a little of this was just because of the day, but I can tell you I will never be going back their. Not worth my time or money. Lets put this way - I will got to Taco Bell before I go back here. Yep There I said it. read more

I have loved this restaurant for years, but was shocked yesterday when the bartender did NOTHING after I pointed out my tacos were served on what felt and tasted like year old tortillas. I could only eat the contents of the taco. He said "yeah that's bad" and gave no indication that he would alert the kitchen, front of house manager, or anyone. When my check came he also had not removed the price of the inedible taco. It's the least a person could do on an $80 lunch tab. You might be happier getting tacos and drinks somewhere else. read more

Restaurant Review: Gallo Blanco (First Visit) I recently had the opportunity to try Gallo Blanco for the first time. Since it's located close to me, it felt like a great chance to finally check it out. Through AMEX, I now have a REZY membership, and Gallo Blanco was the first recommendation on the app. To beat the brunch rush, I arrived right when they opened at 8 a.m. The menu had a lot of tempting options, but I decided to go with their take on a traditional breakfast: bacon, eggs, hash browns, and a side of Noble sourdough bread (ordered à la carte). The bacon and toast were phenomenal definitely the highlights of the meal. The eggs were fine as expected, nothing to complain about. The hash browns, however, were disappointing. The first batch came out cold. They were replaced, but the second round was soggy and lacked any crispness. I didn't finish them, and honestly, I'm not sure what they were going for with the texture. For such a simple order, the food took longer than expected to arrive, especially considering how early it was and how empty the restaurant seemed at the time. The interior of Gallo Blanco is nice it looks like an awesome spot to hang out in the evenings. Since I was dining solo, I chose to sit at the bar. In hindsight, that may have been a mistake. The bartender was clearly busy restocking and fulfilling drink orders for the dining room. I completely understand the morning setup routine, but as a solo guest, I felt more like I was in the way than welcomed. The couple at the bar with me did get better service...maybe I was having a bad hair day? At that point, the dining room only had three occupied tables, so it wasn't due to a packed house. Things noticeably shifted for the better when management arrived the atmosphere warmed up, and the service felt more attentive. That happened when my meal was completed. One small detail: I wasn't asked if I wanted a refill on my coffee (which had Kahlúa in it), however the option to refill with hot coffee would've been appreciated. Would I give Gallo Blanco another try? Absolutely. Next time, I plan to order from the dinner menu and request a table in the dining room, especially if the bar is somewhat busy. I'm definitely open to giving it another shot. read more

Yes yes yes! There is so much to love about Gallo Blanco! I live contemporary art, and this place is like a really great art gallery. There is something great you see and appreciate on every wall. The food is fantastic. I had never heard of a campechano burrito, but am sooo glad I in know now. It is delicious! We also had the family style tacos, which was the perfect size for us. The prices are reasonable for the quality. Gallo Blanco will be at the top of my list from now on! read more

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Vegetable tacos & de la casa salad are actually THE best things in the world. My favorite restaurant in AZ.

Another hidden gem I found this past month. My friend told me about this place and I was not disappointed at all. The food was very flavorful and had a filling portion. The presentation was pleasing along with the atmosphere the place had. This place had a Mexican modern feel to it. Our server was very nice and attentive to us. There was also a happy hour menu available starting at 3pm. I can see myself coming here since I'm always near the Downtown Phoenix area. I highly recommend coming here and giving this restaurant a try read more

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Delicious food and drinks! Took a long time for our food but the place was packed. Very cute atmosphere, great service.

Good vegan option. Easy menu, lots of options to taste and get a feel for the restaurant. The house margaritas were great, good price and flavor. We'll be back to try some more options! Lots of families, large parties, and singles at the bar which is super cool for a local spot. read more

I met my friends here for breakfast on an extremely hot (and hungover morning). It was so hot that I didn't even want to order anything, but I knew I'd feel extremely left out once my friends got their food, so I decided to just get two tacos, and I'm so grateful I did. These two tacos saved my life on this fateful Sunday morning. I got the Al pastor and a fish taco, both of which were incredibly scrumptious. My friends also thoroughly enjoyed their food. Our waitress was also very sweet. Will definitely come back. Thank you read more

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I went here yesterday for my friends birthday brunch The seating was very nice we sat outside The service was ok I ordered the hash veggie which is two eggs your style and seasonal veggies and some sauce and pico on top The eggs I asked for scrambled I got an omelette for some reason and the taste was so bland and I can taste the oil it was bad My Paloma was literally water and juice barley had any alcohol I asked our server for a straw he didn't provide it Also he was pouring water in my cup and the cup was dirty as he pours the water and he saw that and continued until I said it's dirt it had bugs in it Paid 30$ I know it's cheap but I'm not going back unfortunately read more

Gallo Blanco - Veggie Vegetable Hash - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Great, relaxing vibe upon walking into Gallo Blanco on a Saturday evening. My group of 4 was promptly seated without a reservation and we had a great time overall. Service was good and attentive. We ordered the following: guacamole, Inca salad, Asada taco, Al pastor taco, fries, vegetable posole and lime tart. The Inca Salad is super fresh and it was dressed perfectly; we all loved this! My friends loved their veggie posole and we also really enjoyed the fries! My Asada taco was good, but nothing too memorable. My torta was also good with the bread being the best part. I also highly recommend the Lime Tart- it was amazing!!! Kudos to the pasty chef for that. read more

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I've been to Gallo Blanco more than a handful of times and it's always a HIT. Only once my sope was extremely hard, and I had to return it but it was no problem, it was quickly fixed. Never disappointed. Being a Mexican chef myself, I can vouch for their food. (Idk about breakfast options, I don't eat breakfast outside of my kitchen) I went last night for the first time in 2025 last night, omg I'm still drooling. Got my usual sope with the carne mixta. SO DELISH. And my michelada was on point. Their ceviche is so good too, btw. My waitress was so nice and attentive, wish I gotten her name, but she was the hostess too. So kind, thanks girl! read more

Gallo Blanco - Sopes Especial - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Hidden gem in downtown Phoenix. Authentic food and great service serves at a hip and very inviting atmosphere.

Gallo and their sister place Otro are my favorite non traditional Mexican food restaurants in town. Now that Barrio and Madigral are both closed it might be bumped up to the only ones left I will eat at now out of the Tex Mex quick food category. Yes, there is a difference. The carne asada tortas here are the best I have had. Great guacamole too. And strange enough at Otro Cafe I was told to try their pancakes. I finally did and they are amazing. Not that I usually eat them but yeah they are pretty good. Relative secret recipe I guess. read more

It's such a bummer to write this review but we just had a frustrating experience on 3/30. My husband and I have been coming here for years and it's usually our go to spot before a baseball game. We made sure to get there early before the game, it was pretty dead at the time but the hostess made it seem like we were an inconvenience for making her work. Barely greeted us and seemed very upset. It took approximately 15 minutes before we were greeted by the server as the hostess just stared at our table. We were so frustrated over the lack of service we considered getting up and leaving but given we had a hungry 10 month old with us we didn't want to do that. read more

Food, service, speed, flavor, authenticity, did I mention flavor??? The Campechana Burrito is INCREDIBLE - the Breakfast Burrito is INCREDIBLE - the guac?? INCREDIBLE. Red salsa is delicious and smoky/spicy, childe de arbol maybe? The green salsa is sooooo yummy. It's tomatillo and jalapeno? Has a lime-y flavor too and not spicy! Seriously, my favorite breakfast burrito I've had in all of Phoenix. My only complaint is unreasonable, but I will include it. I wish they opened earlier because I want to pick up burritos for breakfast and they don't open until 11am, but they are so worth the wait. They're super fast and the consistency is spectacular. 100/10 - cannot recommend them enough. read more

I walked in last night, just wanted to get a breakfast burrito for my early morning to go. I decided to have a glass of wine and dessert while I waited. I wish I had just ordered my food and left because the churros I ordered were burnt and my wine never came out to me. I'm pretty sure my server was drunk (at the very least) at first he was very attentive and then was mostly hanging out at the host stand while someone else brought food. I found his behavior to be super odd, and I can definitely tell when someone is under the influence. I paid for the burrito and churros (unfortunately) and left. Only giving two stars because I just had my burrito and it was good. read more

I loved the cool, chill vibe of the restaurant! The food was equally as excellent, making it the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy a great meal! read more

Food was great, and our waitress was amazing. Super chill and comfortable ambience. I would definitely go back here! read more

Went to dinner with some friends who flew from east coast where we grew up. Been living on the west coast for awhile now and hoped to get them some good mexican food. I don't eat fast food but I get the feeling taco bell would have been better. Tacos were terrible and in-edible, al pastor was dry and no flavor while my pork belly taco was so burnt I couldn't take a bite. There's more to say but I have said enough. read more

This is my first time in Phoenix and we found this place on a reddit thread searching for brunch. The building is unassuming and kind of out of the way, but after breakfast here, I would definitely recommend the detour. The service was a little slow, but the food absolutely made up for it. The guac was good, and the salsas were absolutely phenomenal. I had the breakfast burrito, and it was maybe one of the best I've ever had. I also had the bloody Mary, which was great other than the fact that I didn't get any snacks with it like a pickle or olive (my usual reason for ordering a bloody Mary). Everything was so delicious I'm definitely going to be back next time I'm in town. read more

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It's been a few years since I was last here so I was excited to go back and it did not disappoint. We were lucky to grab a table in the bar area without a reservation because it was busy. Service was great. Our server was attentive and quick. The chips, salsas and guacamole were as great as I remembered. The green salsa is to die for. So so good. The pozole hit the spot on a cold rainy day and the quesadilla was so flavorful and delicious. I remembered why I'd always loved this restaurant all over again. I will definitely be back. read more

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This place has been on my list for such a long time and I finally made it like 2 weeks ago (then have been 3 more times since then). My coworker and I do a lunch of lunch meetings here. We love it. The guacamole is so good and love the fresh made chips. Somehow they were even good left over at my house which I feel like is rare. As well, I've had the chilaquiles, a few street tacos, banh mi, and most of their desserts. My friend always gets the flautas (and I always help eat them). The banh mi and chilaquiles were great. The street tacos for me have been a little bit of a miss so far. They're good but other things on the menu are better in my opinion. The churros and tres leches though... wow. I always end up with 2 desserts and one is always churros. The line tart was also good but just prefer the other two. Overall, I love this place a lot and have been back pretty often. Peak times get super crowded and the service is very hit or miss. I've had really good experiences and pretty bad ones on that front. But overall, I can deal with the service for a great meal. read more

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Haven't been back in a min . Pozole still real good , only thing it came out little cold but still real good . 5 star Service from the service was a 2.5 star , her co workers that helped her with bringing drinks and food 4 star . The whole place was still super chill and when I'm always back in the old neighborhood of good friends I try to stop by and get good food . read more

Gallo Blanco - Pozole Rojo Sope - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The place is spotless, nice-looking, and arranged. All the tableware and kitchenware are very chic. Their dips were good. This was my debut visit at the restaurant and the waiter provided us with excellent tips. Even though we were familiar with the Mexican cuisine, he patiently explained the menu to us which we found very nice. I was really into the tacos and the burrito. I will for sure return! read more

A SUPERBOWL APPRECIATION PARTY for members and invited guest. Whoo hoo thanks for thinking of me guys. The Dj was playing great music!!! A great event!!! RESEMBLES A DAY PARTY with a Vegas vibe. The end of my Football funtivities...SADLY!!! Located in the heart of a popping diverse community, Roosevelt Row is known for its fun atmosphere, hip and vibrant lifestyles of all ages and cultures. Sarah Taylor who works with Cuervo was here serving up Tequila drinks. She's amazing!!! I poured a dab in my coffee to give my coffee a kick. JUST A DAB TO TASTE THE LIFE of the party!!! Jk Claudia the Pixter Princess was awesome!!! She not only went over and beyond to put a smile on my face but she even made a special trip to her vehicle to get a football for me, for my photo, after discussing Football Season coming to an end. You rock!!! Kacy...with the great looks, and awesome personality recommend my awesome pancake and he also made me feel welcomed as most guests were with others. I often travel to events alone(no time for iffy humans in my life) feeling my own vibes so meeting someone like Kacy helped me break the ice meeting others. The entire staff were so sweet and very catering honestly!!! Carlos the chef was a GREAT impact on my sticking around as his food was ... that darn pancake and salsa was worth the drive in itself... sheesh the best salsa ever tasted in my opinion ! Stop on by and say "hi" to these guys and take time to give a special shout out to Carlos, the Chef. There's free parking on the street surrounding the restaurant. There's also outdoor seating. Cute location hidden in a lovely neighborhood read more

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Following a two hour drive from Sedona + checking into our Airbnb, my wife and I were in dire need of some food. Thankfully, my wife booked an Airbnb that was in walking distance to a plethora of restaurants & bars. A quick Yelp search, we found Gallo Blanco-a Mexican restaurant with pretty solid reviews. Upon walking in, I took in the romantic dimly-lit ambiance, along with the beautiful coffee bar. Shortly after, an employee at the front podium ushered us to the outdoor seating + ignited the standing patio heater for us (it was roughly 32 degrees that evening). Our server (unfortunately I did not obtain her name-shame on me!) quickly arrived to provide us with waters and take our orders. Since happy hour was minutes from ending, we ordered four margaritas (the server brought two out at a time-and brought out the other two after we finished the previous ones). Per our server's recommendation, I ordered the what would be super delicious New Mexican Enchiladas (this is a must-have if you're into spicy sauce like I am). Roughly 15 minutes later our food arrived. My wife and I were both thoroughly impressed with our food orders. However, we were not impressed with our margaritas. All four margaritas were delicious, but lacked very little hints of tequila. I understand that happy hour drinks sometimes (keyword) do not possess the same ingredients as the drinks on the traditional menu. However, after have two drinks each, we should have some kind of "buzz." Overall, we were satisfied with our food + experience at Gallo Blanco. If you're looking to enjoy delicious Mexican food in a sexy atmosphere, I highly recommend that you check this place out! read more

Gallo Blanco - New Mexican Enchiladas Especial...delicious! Don't forget to take advantage of the Happy Hour Margaritas (pictured in the back)! - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

A friend recommended Gallo Blanco when she learned we were visiting Phoenix and assured me it should be a priority. She ate here twice during a four-day conference several years ago and still regrets not coming back at least a third time. We came in around dinner time on a weeknight and were seated right away. I love the ambiance - colorful walls and art, lots of interesting things to look at. Upscale casual. I started with a margarita and knew right away we were in for a tasty evening. The drink was well made with fresh lime juice and good tequila. For dinner, I ordered a barbacoa taco and a carne asada burrito. After eating the taco, I regretted not eating only the barbacoa in everything all night. It was smoky and tender and had the right amount of sauce on it. The burrito was also good but it couldn't compare to the taco. We had a little time to squander at the end of dinner, so despite being stuffed, we ordered churros and coffee. The churros came with three dipping sauces -- chocolate, caramel and what appeared to be a sweetened condensed milk. The churros were crisp and fresh; we mostly ignored the dipping sauces. Service was excellent. Our server was friendly and warm with a good sense of humor. I don't know when we'll we back, but we've recommended this to our family who lives in Phoenix for their next date night. read more

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I would give five stars but had a bad experience with a member of the wait staff the week before. This is my favorite place in Phoenix. I bring people from out of town anytime they come to visit. Great food and a great atmosphere. Normally, excellent service. read more