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Outstanding as always. Carlos and his team put so much love into the food they serve. We ordered takeout and it even traveled well home. So much flavor and there's no skimping on the protein. Much love for TBT.
My husband and I went for lunch midweek around noon and had the whole patio to ourselves. Not many people inside either. We really like Mexican food so we're excited to try out something new. 5 stars for service : friendly and helpful 4 stars for atmosphere and outdoor patio. The fans were a bonus but they didn't keep the flies away :( 3 stars for the food: we got chips and guacamole for appetizer, special taco combo and a chicken burrito. The chips and guac were pretty good. Just felt like the guacamole needed some lime juice or seasoning. But it was very fresh. We both liked the chicken burrito and the tacos were interesting, but not anything mind blowing. The chicken Tinga toppings were very good, but I wasn't a fan of the chicken thigh flavor. A little too gamey for me. I liked the Carnitas, but it tasted much better with a little guacamole on it. The Cameron Diaz was not for me. Just not a lot of flavor. Nice to try something new but not sure we'd go back particularly because the parking is always challenging on Cary.
I had a wonderful time here. The burrito and dip sampler were wonderful for sharing. The patio is a nice spot to have dinner; it was clean and the staff were very attentive.
Love the new space for TBT! Perfect for summer nights (or fall if the firepits work). It's full of mexican trinkets and yummy spirits straight from there. Drinks are delicious, food still great, staff is still awesome. More space for greatness!
I came with some friends and we were greeted immediately and almost sat immediately. The staff were super friendly and very accommodating and helpful! We sat on the patio and it was so cute! There were dozens of plants and lights and it was very cozy and inviting. Now the food. These were some of the best tacos I've ever had! Every single ingredient was fresh and you can tell. I also got the Horchata Rum Chata on special and it was phenomenal! Everything is very reasonable especially considering the high quality of food you get. There's so much love in this place and I will definitely be coming back!
The interior of the new location at 2614 W Cary (where Kreggers formerly was located) is very cute with lots of artwork and a hidden gem feeling. The tacos were incredible, and it was very nice to speak with Carlos, the owner, when he brought out our meal. I can't decide whether I loved my potato or chicken tacos more! They were fresh and flavor, and the margaritas were great as well. We learned that most of the menu is gluten-free, and they're working on getting a dedicated fryer soon so that chips and other items that are currently cross contaminated can be prepared gf. I'm excited to return again and support this wonderful, local business.
YUM! It has been a couple years since I've been to TBT El Gallo and man I've been missing out. Their new spot is where Kregger's used to be which is a great location. I love the original brick walls. And the food was absolutely amazing. The three salsas all had great flavor; the spiciest one was my favorite. I got three 1 tacos Slam Dunk Contest, El Grill Daddy, and Dude Where's My Carnitas. All were incredible with the carnitas being my favorite. The sauce included in the taco setup added such an amazing layer.
1000/10 for the birria tacos. I was a little worried at the color of the consomé but it was so dang good. The staff here are also some of the sweetest people to talk to. The three of us ordered 8 tacos in total and two sides of street corn. I will say, this was probably the most underwhelming but it may be because I'm not used to this type of equites. It was like drowning in what tasted like the tobasco chipotle sauce.... it was good but not the type of street corn you think of
My favorite tacos (and fries???) in RVA. Located dangerously close to Shyndigz, this is an amazing to-go option. As a sucker for seafood, I always end up with at least one fish taco. The protein is pretty much the size of a chicken tender and freshly fried, finished with a creamy chipotle mayo and fresh pico + radish. In a first for me, fish is not my favorite thing on the menu; as far as the tacos go I actually prefer the Tierra Santa, which is loaded up with the most flavorful veggies + two cheeses and explodes on the palate. But the best bang-for-your-buck on the entire menu is an order of the street-style fries: you'll get a massive portion of perfectly crisp, spiral-cut fries smothered with toppings. Children of the Corn comes with a huge scoop of guac that does not miss. I think about these potatoes regularly now.
Surprised that this place is rated so highly and is raved as being super authentic. The birria tacos and consomme are just okay. The fish tacos were probably the worst. I couldn't even make out any fish flavors, it seemed like I was eating straight up fried dough with some unflavored sauce slapped on it. One of our friends ordered the street corn and it was not edible... It tasted like a pound of salt had been thrown onto it. For $5 a taco, I was expecting some amazing, authentic tacos but alas, that was not received. Still on my search to finding an authentic taco place to satisfy my cravings.
They were at a beer event I attended. The mushroom asada tacos were nearly inedible. Literally could bite as hard as I could through a piece of mushroom and could not break it apart. Legit bad. Then the board said $18 for 4 tacos but they charged $20. Service was not friendly. Only compliment is they were quick and the sauces I doused on were tasty - so I had a bunch of corn tortilla and hot sauce for $25 basically. Would never check out their physical location.
Just had a great Lunch at TBT El Gallo. Ate at the bar, had awesome drinks and great tequila selection. Fresh squeezed grapefruit Paloma!! Killer. Zinnia helped us out and crushed it. Great service and absolutely Killer Tacos! Highly recommend. read more
To preface, I'm usually not a big taco person, but I realized after eating here I may have just not had a good taco until now! Our server was enthusiastic and friendly. We ordered 6 tacos, the ones I ordered were a birria taco, shrimp taco, and a brisket or pork taco off their special menu I can't remember now. For appetizers, we ordered the salsas and chips. The salsas are made fresh in house and were so good! The order comes with 3, with varying levels of spice. The tacos were large and very filling. Apparently the record at this restaurant is 6 tacos in one sitting. I devoured 2, the birria and brisket/pork tacos. The flavors went together so nicely, the cheese crust was fun and tasty (albeit a bit messy), and the pickled veg was a great flavor and texture contrast. We had to take some food to go. Overall, the ambience is warm and inviting. The decor is eclectic, music is good, and clean. Will come again! read more
5 months ago
SO GOOD - we had such a great plant-based meal at TBT. I didn't realize they had so many vegan options, but they had plenty of entrees/sides we could eat and we landed on the vegan Al Fresco Bowl with the Tamarind BBQ Cauliflower - the meal was so fresh and tasted amazing, highly recommend and I'm excited to try their other menu items too! The ambience of the restaurant was very bright and clean with indoor and outdoor seating - we really enjoyed the casual, comfortable vibe. Services was also amazing, our waitress was extremely knowledgeable about the menu and options for us. I'd definitely recommend and will certainly be back :) read more
1 month ago
Outstanding as always. Carlos and his team put so much love into the food they serve. We ordered takeout and it even traveled well home. So much flavor and there's no skimping on the protein. Much love for TBT. read more
My husband and I went for lunch midweek around noon and had the whole patio to ourselves. Not many people inside either. We really like Mexican food so we're excited to try out something new. 5 stars for service : friendly and helpful 4 stars for atmosphere and outdoor patio. The fans were a bonus but they didn't keep the flies away :( 3 stars for the food: we got chips and guacamole for appetizer, special taco combo and a chicken burrito. The chips and guac were pretty good. Just felt like the guacamole needed some lime juice or seasoning. But it was very fresh. We both liked the chicken burrito and the tacos were interesting, but not anything mind blowing. The chicken Tinga toppings were very good, but I wasn't a fan of the chicken thigh flavor. A little too gamey for me. I liked the Carnitas, but it tasted much better with a little guacamole on it. The Cameron Diaz was not for me. Just not a lot of flavor. Nice to try something new but not sure we'd go back particularly because the parking is always challenging on Cary. read more
Love the new space for TBT! Perfect for summer nights (or fall if the firepits work). It's full of mexican trinkets and yummy spirits straight from there. Drinks are delicious, food still great, staff is still awesome. More space for greatness! read more
3 months ago
I came with some friends and we were greeted immediately and almost sat immediately. The staff were super friendly and very accommodating and helpful! We sat on the patio and it was so cute! There were dozens of plants and lights and it was very cozy and inviting. Now the food. These were some of the best tacos I've ever had! Every single ingredient was fresh and you can tell. I also got the Horchata Rum Chata on special and it was phenomenal! Everything is very reasonable especially considering the high quality of food you get. There's so much love in this place and I will definitely be coming back! read more
The interior of the new location at 2614 W Cary (where Kreggers formerly was located) is very cute with lots of artwork and a hidden gem feeling. The tacos were incredible, and it was very nice to speak with Carlos, the owner, when he brought out our meal. I can't decide whether I loved my potato or chicken tacos more! They were fresh and flavor, and the margaritas were great as well. We learned that most of the menu is gluten-free, and they're working on getting a dedicated fryer soon so that chips and other items that are currently cross contaminated can be prepared gf. I'm excited to return again and support this wonderful, local business. read more
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If it wasn't for super high sodium content, I felt like my blood pressure was gonna go up immediately after tasting the food. Entirely way too much sodium. read more
6 months ago
YUM! It has been a couple years since I've been to TBT El Gallo and man I've been missing out. Their new spot is where Kregger's used to be which is a great location. I love the original brick walls. And the food was absolutely amazing. The three salsas all had great flavor; the spiciest one was my favorite. I got three 1 tacos Slam Dunk Contest, El Grill Daddy, and Dude Where's My Carnitas. All were incredible with the carnitas being my favorite. The sauce included in the taco setup added such an amazing layer. read more
7 months ago
1000/10 for the birria tacos. I was a little worried at the color of the consomé but it was so dang good. The staff here are also some of the sweetest people to talk to. The three of us ordered 8 tacos in total and two sides of street corn. I will say, this was probably the most underwhelming but it may be because I'm not used to this type of equites. It was like drowning in what tasted like the tobasco chipotle sauce.... it was good but not the type of street corn you think of read more
My favorite tacos (and fries???) in RVA. Located dangerously close to Shyndigz, this is an amazing to-go option. As a sucker for seafood, I always end up with at least one fish taco. The protein is pretty much the size of a chicken tender and freshly fried, finished with a creamy chipotle mayo and fresh pico + radish. In a first for me, fish is not my favorite thing on the menu; as far as the tacos go I actually prefer the Tierra Santa, which is loaded up with the most flavorful veggies + two cheeses and explodes on the palate. But the best bang-for-your-buck on the entire menu is an order of the street-style fries: you'll get a massive portion of perfectly crisp, spiral-cut fries smothered with toppings. Children of the Corn comes with a huge scoop of guac that does not miss. I think about these potatoes regularly now. read more
Surprised that this place is rated so highly and is raved as being super authentic. The birria tacos and consomme are just okay. The fish tacos were probably the worst. I couldn't even make out any fish flavors, it seemed like I was eating straight up fried dough with some unflavored sauce slapped on it. One of our friends ordered the street corn and it was not edible... It tasted like a pound of salt had been thrown onto it. For $5 a taco, I was expecting some amazing, authentic tacos but alas, that was not received. Still on my search to finding an authentic taco place to satisfy my cravings. read more
3 years ago
They were at a beer event I attended. The mushroom asada tacos were nearly inedible. Literally could bite as hard as I could through a piece of mushroom and could not break it apart. Legit bad. Then the board said $18 for 4 tacos but they charged $20. Service was not friendly. Only compliment is they were quick and the sauces I doused on were tasty - so I had a bunch of corn tortilla and hot sauce for $25 basically. Would never check out their physical location. read more
I haven't had better Mexican in Richmond ever, and I've lived here for 34 years. I think the secret is in the sauce - the consommé is hall of fame worthy. The poblano avocado crema, queso drizzle, and all three of their salsas are the icing on the cake. I love the creativity of the menu options. I've done takeout twice now and am forever a fan now. Wow! read more
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Our favorite place!! Brunch is fantastic - you have to get the corn blueberry pancake. Happy hour is generously long and includes house made margs! Our servers have always been attentive and helpful. And the patio is really fun. read more
Heard so many good things about this place and oh my it was GOOD! As soon as you walk in, the taco/meat aroma tells you you're in the right place!! I got the "Slam Dunk Contest" which was your classic beef birria taco. The meat was well-seasoned and tender, taco shell was crispy, and the consomme (the soup dip) was flavorful! Although I wished their consomme was more spicy, it definitely reminded me of my LA birria taco truck days! They also had salsa with 3 different spice levels which gives people more variety and options to mix/match. Their street corn was also delicious! Lots of cheese, jalapenos, onions, and cream. I liked how the corn was sweet and nicely chewy with a hint of that charcoal roasted flavor! Everything is packed to go and there are some tables outside. Service was quick and convenient as they text you once your order is ready. I would 120% come back!! read more
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Best vegetarian tacos in Richmond! Excited for their new space to open. Carlos is awesome! read more
4 years ago
TBT was delicious! Super small spot with limited outdoor dining, but the food makes up for it. The Ricky Bravas was our favorite with potato and a cheesy sauce. Tierra Santa was good too, and the vegan burrito is a great option for plant-based customers - unfortunately I think the medium salsa inside it was packed with cilantro, which I can't eat and can't stand the taste of. Overall a good meal on a beautiful day! read more
Stopped in here for lunch. Pretty solid taco spot and we sat outside under the tent in the shade. For the east coast, I would say it's pretty good. We ordered the slam dunk and the aloha. The slam dunk was really good, the meat was really juicy but we thought it was one dimensional. The aloha was REALLY good and the pork was super tender and offset by the pineapple. Still felt like it was missing something. Our son got the steak fries and it was definitely a large portion but it was a pretty basic box of steak fries, mediocre steak, and a ton of cheese. The elote corn was probably our favorite part! The spice was incredible! With all the places in RVA, probably wouldn't stop through again. read more
Finally tried this place! The tacos are good but not sure what the hype is about this place. I got the chips/guacamole and those were good along with 2 tacos. The birra one, which was super soggy and the other one with carne and chorizo. They were both good but nothing I would rave about. Also super expensive in my opinion. I would eat it again but I would really need to be craving it. read more
Holy crap! I am going to straight up tell you that this place has some of the absolute best tacos I've ever had in my entire life! I heard about this place from a friend of mine and it is a literal hole in the wall that is very easy to miss. There was no indoor seating that I could see and limited outdoor seating, so don't go there thinking you're gonna sit down and be waited upon. I am not a huge beef taco person, but a friend of mine told me that the Slam Dunk Contest taco was really good. I went ahead and ordered it and had a physical reaction when I tasted it, and the reaction was extraordinarily positive! I also had the Chicken Tinga so Madre taco and it was equally as tasty. I guess I'm not raving about it as much as I am used to chicken tacos. The real treat was a side of Mexican street corn. It was served up the way you would find it on the streets of Mexico, and not a corn on the cob that was thrown onto a grill and labeled as street food. Look, I'm telling you that if you are in Richmond and want a fantastic taco experience you have got to get this place up. They also have burritos which I will try next time which will also likely be very soon! read more
I'm so disappointed!! I hate when I have high hope's for food that reviewer's hype up, and my experience significantly differs! My friend and I were starving, after leaving the 2nd Street festival. (food line"s were insane) I suggested El Gallo, since I'm a taco "aficionado" and the IG photos looked good. The place is located in the old Naked Onion, some of the best food I have had. I thought that was a good sign. When we arrived they were busy, but not too bad, until we placed our order. It appeared that they immediately became overwhelmed! I ordered 5 different taco's, I wanted to try them and share with my son. I ordered the big papi chulo, where is Dori, aloha fluffy, chicken tinga tu madre and the birria taco. My friend ordered three tacos similar to my order. The only changes I made to my order was no pineapple on the aloha and extra cilantro. I didn't think my request was outrageous, apparently it was, lol. I have never been to a food truck, restaurant or anywhere that it takes over an hour to make taco's ( even specialty taco's). We watched and waited as others ate and were served. Also, they are not responsible for the outdoors seating ( I didn't quite understand that). It was taking so long for our food, that I ended up going back in to get updates. (They have a wack ordering system) Finally, I get my food and if I hadn't been so hungry, ( my sugar drops) I would have asked for my money back! I have had some bad taco's in my life, but these were hands down the worse! Primarily, either they got my order wrong, or all the protein tasted dried out, overcooked and bland. When they noticed that they were running low, they should have stopped taking orders to make sure the ones that they already had were completed accordingly! These are not Five dollar taco's! The meat was over cooked, they ran out of cilantro (Mexican place really???) I hate when that happens) and not only were the shells half empty, heavily camouflaged with garnish, They got the entire order wrong!! My friends order was completed in 2 hours, after numerous requests and she choked on her's! We couldn't figure out what taco was what! The alleged pork belly in one of my taco's was just 1 small bland hard strange shaped cut of meat. My son ate what he could and discarded what he couldn't chew, or think he could digest (which was almost everything.) I bit into what I thought was the birria taco, because I was about to pass out and almost damaged my dental work. They piled a bunch of garnish sans cilantro, on the tacos to camouflage the lack of protein, oy vay! My friend threw all of her food away! The place had gotten busier and out of control, they were running out of ingredients it wasn't worth it to complain. This is a small place that is not accustomed to handling heavy traffic. Chef's and cooks, as a famous Chef Gordon Ramsay always says, "When cooking always taste your food!" When I eat any food especially ethnic food, IT MUST BE SEASONED!!! Also, don't overcook your protein, and label your containers with the order details!! Be prepared for larger crowds! Anyways, we won't be returning, I need my teeth, lol. read more
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Visited here after it was on Eater's best restaurants in Richmond. They're definitely your best choice for tacos in Richmond. You may be slightly let down if you've had tacos in any global taco hot spots, such as Texas or Mexico, but it was still delicious! The slam dunk was good, and I loved the birria, but the real star was the Aloha Fluffy - fatty, juicy pork belly, the bite of pickled pineapple...oof. Wish we had gotten more of those! Unfortunately our Electric Forest Fries were a bit too soggy to be enjoyed, but that wasn't the restaurant's fault as we did takeout. I ended up scrambling them with eggs for a morning hash the next day and they did the job. I will say that the prices were a bit much for what you got - $5 for a taco! read more
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