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El Gallo Bravo — a mexican spot in Avondale. The noise level tells you everything you need to know. Rooted in technique and tradition throughout. Open late. "They made our guacamole fresh & the service was spectacular" — Grace Robinson
simon stein
23 reviews
“Latex gloves were also used with food handling”
My steak tacos barely resembled steak. A vague grey meat wrapped in chewy hard tortillas.
The chicken in my tacos were cut into weird chunks, like flimsy tendies.
Place fell off massively from 6 years ago. Couple years ago my meal was 10.25. They increased it to 14.25.
3909 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
“Don’t listen to some of the haters on here, this place serves up excellent tacos, great salsa, rich Horchata.”
Oscar Becerra
Dec 2025
“Great authentic taqueria.”
Great authentic taqueria. Went by myself and ate at the counter. First time visiting. Homemade guacamole. You can watch the staff mash up the avocado by hand. Fresh and delicious. Also enjoyed a torta sandwich. Very delicious. I am guessing that the staff working are husband and wife owners. I can't be sure of this. Regardless, they had obvious pride w the food quality. Bonus points, the (open) kitchen was spotlessly clean. I was sitting 6 feet away. Latex gloves were also used with food handling. I will be back. Great local joint!
simon stein
Dec 2025
“Best tacos in Chicago hands down.”
Best tacos in Chicago hands down. Great services. Guacamole is freshly made. I was sad they ran out of Flan but it was 1a.m so I'll let slide this time.lol
Jessica charris
Aug 2025
“Authentic flavors.”
Authentic flavors. Great little spot!
HDLS HDLS
Apr 2025
“Best steak tacos and guac in Chicago.”
Anna Dankowska
Mar 2025
“This has been my go-to taco spot for years.”
This has been my go-to taco spot for years. The taco quality has always been consistent, and they're always cooked to a perfect medium-well. The green salsa here is fantastic, and the horchata is delicious—just the right balance of sweetness and creaminess.
Fernando Delgado
Dec 2024
“Took family. Food was great. Felt at home.”
Brian Sanders
Apr 2022
“Great food. I go here a few times a week and it's always delicious. Sometimes the portion sizes...”
Great food. I go here a few times a week and it's always delicious. Sometimes the portion sizes vary depending on who's cooking that day, but food always tastes good. The lady who takes orders most days is really nice too. I'm happy I have this restaurant in my neighborhood.
Krešimir Šicel
May 2021
“I like this restaurant because they attend quickly and their workers are very friendly and I think this place is clean.”
leticia Ramirez Lopez
Oct 2018
“Another good taco place to enjoy there tacos El gallo bravo.”
Another good taco place to enjoy there tacos El gallo bravo. I was just passing by i became curious went in got steak tacos and well worth it. U get alot of meat in ur tacos for a fraction on the cost. Check them out if ever in Belomont Cragin.
Joshua Yorgii Gomez-Alvelo
Oct 2024
“Delicious, friendly, affordable, and good, but a little greasy.”
andy bosnak
Sep 2017
“Deceptive pricing.”
Deceptive pricing. Electronic checkout prompted for a tip, I entered a 20% tip. When printed, the receipt listed that the 20% tip entered was on top of an 18% gratuity. Signs in the restaurant state parties of 5 or greater incur a required 18% gratuity. We were a party of 4. When the discrepancy of required gratuity incurred despite a party of 4 was raised with the staff, they responded "I need to change the sign." The employee claimed he was unable to do anything.
Timothy Bargo
Nov 2025
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