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Wandering Gringo Cafe

4.2 (78 reviews)
ModerateMexican, Food Stands

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Outdoor seating
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Helene S.

Came here on the recommendation of our scenic float guide, Doc, who described the food as burritos swaddled carefully like a newborn baby. He wasn't kidding. Nice burrito and taco stand on Highway 2 near the west entrance to Glacier National Park. Bring your appetite, which is easy after a busy day in the Great Outdoors. Got a beef gringo burrito and a shredded chicken supremo burrito. They were huge. Filled with rice, beans, guacamole, cheese, lettuce, salsa and black olives, they really could be split into two if you are not as hungry. Vegetarian options are available. Bring cash (but there is an ATM on site). The burritos are around $10-$12 each.

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Anthony T.

Their burritos are as big as your head and delicious! My family and I enjoyed these after our adventure down going to the sun rd. Though the burritos aren't as beautiful as the scenic stops before it, they were a delightful experience for our late lunch. My wife and I both enjoyed the gringo with carne asada more than our other choices. So much so that I am refusing to tell you what else we tried. Gringo, Carne Asada, Black Beans, your choice of salsa. Do it!

Jacqueline T.

If you're looking for a burrito the size of your head, look no further. This food truck is cash or check only. It's permanently set up at the same place and they have covered picnic tables outside to sit at. We got a fajita burrito with pulled pork and medium salsa and a gringo burrito with carne asada, black beans and medium salsa. They're huge and delicious. We liked the gringo a lot more. It had more sauce on it. Compared to other restaurants in the area, this is a great value. The burritos are about $10 and they're more than filling. If you're in the area, don't pass this place up.

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Sahitya M.

Made a pit stop here on our way to glacier national park. This place was suggested by a person in the grocery store that we visited to pick up some firewood. I am glad she suggested that place. This place makes the best quesadillas I have ever had!! It is a vegetarian quesadilla with olives peppers and onions. It tasted amazing!! Loved the location and the food. The service was prompt and nice too. It is surprising to actually find such a nice place in such a location. It's a food truck with a decent seating available by the side of it. The tacos were great too. The price is decent and the quantity is good. We even have taken as few tacos to-go for our camping night just

Me and my huge burrito!
Gracie ..

The supremo burrito really hit the spot after whitewater rafting! I was glad to see the outdoor seating with picnic tables that works for folks like me who were soaked in river water haha. Service was great and surprisingly quick for the fact that every meal is made to order. My burrito was huge, so prepare to share or save some for leftovers! It was so delicious and the view was great.

Jan S.

The Burrito was great but it was on a piece of paper in a plastic basket. We used a knife and fork to cut the Burrito. You can't pick it up. Lots of paper eaten with the Burrito I'm sure. 2 stars because of the dogs. It's 80' outside and they made us leave our pups in the car. We have 2 toy poodles and we asked if they could sit at the picnic table. We were told no dogs. We stopped here from Glacier NP so we could get lunch and sit outside with our pups. BEWARE NO DOGS ALLOWED ANYWHERE ON THEIR PROPERTY . People ordering were kind enough to wear masks. NO one in the food truck had on a mask. Girl cleaning tables all around us, no mask.

The Gringo Burrito! Wow, can you eat it all?
Mike B.

Holy Value Batman....POW! In a tourist area, the Gringo Burrito so big you cant eat it all. The whole family liked it with reviews ranging from 4 to 5 stars, but the value pushes it over the edge. We will definitely go back.

Johnna P.

If your grandma was from south of the border and lived in West Glacier this is the kind of food you would expect. Awesome quesadillas, salsa, and hot sauce. Service is phenomenal. Be aware- they are closed after Labor Day till Memorial Day so get some awesome food while you can! The portions are very generous, two people can easily split one. This is a cash only establishment, there is a premium for the quality $21 for two quesadillas but well worth it. Don't miss the picnic tables under TeePees.

Ellen E.

Fabulous & very cute taco truck type restaurant with excellent food. We hiked Rockwell Falls and were famished. Great place to grab a bite of awesome Mexican food. You get to sit outside at picnic tables and enjoy. The burritos were AWESOME!!!! They were huge so you should share if your not ready for this much food. Tacos were excellent too Stop by. Best restaurant around West Glacier. ENJOY

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Worth the wait for the delicious, gigantic burritos they made for us. Pinto beans for the win!

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