El Gallo Bravo Lawrence ave
Rowshon Jahan · 280 Google reviewsEl Gallo Bravo Lawrence ave — mexican in Albany Park. Open late. "Tacos came out crispy and the meat was juicy and flavorful" — Rowshon Jahan [$]
What 698 diners keep saying
What 698 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Walked in here by accident and ended up loving everything. They give what looked like a Pescado ceviche as the table food and that was delicious. They have 3 different salsas with varying spice levels - they all tastes great. Tacos came out crispy and the meat was juicy and flavorful. I really enjoyed the Jamaica as it wasn’t too sour and not too sweet either. The birria consume was flavorful and hearty and not super heavy. I tried the camarones à la diabla and it was spicy, filling and had great flavor. The fires were crinchy and crispy, the bread was soft and light and the diabla sauce wasn’t super overpowering. If you’re not into spicy food I wouldn’t recommend getting this because it is on the higher end of being spicy. Very big portions and you’ll definitely be satisfied with whatever you get.”
“Last time I was here was October 3 2015, all I can say is WOW!!!! Place looks great and the tacos are to die for. Highly reccomended!!!”
“You fill like you are back in Latin America.... Food is great...”
“El Gallo is the kind of hole-in-the-wall spot that looks like it grants wishes and it does, as long as you’re wishing for meat. The taco al pastor was a juicy little flavor grenade and the torta de asada came stacked like it was trying to impress someone. Mission accomplished. The red sauce came in hot with big emotions and a sour attitude, like it had beef with my taste buds.”
“I will stop buying here. There was a mistake in my uber order and when I called to fix it they said I can call back and claim my missing items then. So today, I called and they said the "whole order" was refunded by uber but the only refund I got was for a soda I didn't receive. The other missing items weren't refunded. See pictures below. There was an adjusted refund for 3 dollars. I dont think 3 dollars cover my 4 tacos and soda I didn't get. The owners forced the waiters to do deny getting my missing food. So i understand is not their fault... My problem is with the owner and their lack of customer care and people skils. They didn't checked what exactly was refunded to me and now the only thing I can do is sit back and complain about my experience here.”
“Ordene un pozole por primera vez en este restaurant el gallo bravo! Antes de poner la orden le pregunte a la mesera el pozole esta delicioso me conteso si !! Cuando me dejaron la orden cuando lo probe 🤢🤮🤮🤮🤮”
“this review is over a decade late. gallo bravo has been my number 1 recommended stop for tacos on lawrence since i lived across the street 12 years ago. so many memories in this place, they are open late perfect for ending your night with a delicious bite. To this day I have never encountered better salsa. Especially the green one I still compare to every other restaurant and it’s never as good. I just had to come back and say thank you for existing, and even after moving across the country to California, your food is still the best. I will make it a point to stop by every time I am in town.”
“Mauro y Elizabeth estuvieron poniéndome atención aunque solamente intenté distraerlos”
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