El Gallo Bravo
Autumn Jackson · 38 Google reviewsEl Gallo Bravo — a mexican spot in Ravenswood. Walk in and you know immediately: this place is real. Rooted in technique and tradition throughout. "Food was amazing - the Al pastor is some of the best in the city" — Sara Mitchell-Guerra [$]
What 819 diners keep saying
What 819 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Tried their taco salad for the first time and it was pretty darn good and hefty for the price! The torilla wasn't so hard, it wasn't stabbing me in the mouth but was still firm enough that it wouldn't break as I scooped the food. I go to this location whenever I'm in the area and it was always a great experience. The server was sweet and atmosphere with a short buzzy lunch rush (I got there right before the rush and stayed to so some work after).”
“3 taco plate with rice and beans…LENGUA was out of this world…beefy flavor you’d expect but surely the most tender and moist Ive ever ever had. Can’t wait to come back!”
“One of the best Mexican restaurants in Chicago. Delicious food and friendly staff. I don’t know her name, but the lady who always wears a bun and makeup is the best!!”
“Usually would pass by for horchata. But saw they had tripe tacos (pictured is a sope) and been hooked ever since. Decent pricing. Friendly staff”
“One of my favorite places to go eat at near my home. Love the lady there she is so nice and makes the customers that come in feel like family.”
“We stumbled across this gem on a midnight Mexican food craving, and wow, what a surprise. The food totally hit the spot, both in flavor and value. Ever since, we've been hooked and ordering regularly for almost a year now. It's hands-down one of our favorite go-to places. We never skip their Taco Mix Dinner (a trio of Pastor, Asada, and Chorizo topped with cilantro, onions, and grilled jalapeños). We always get all rice, no beans, and pair it with their Horchata, which is just perfect. Oh, and the Salsa Verde? A must. It ties everything together so beautifully. We finally got to visit their physical location, and honestly, the food tasted even better in person. The server was super nice and thoughtful, which made the experience even sweeter. If you're craving solid, flavorful Mexican food at a great price, this spot doesn’t disappoint.”
“This place has been a staple for my girlfriend, friends, and family. I love this place so much the food is so good. I love the horchata too. Everything about this place is always up to par and then some. If you have time order in or they have really speedy Uber eats that you can't beat.”
“Good place to eat after a couple of drinks, good tacos! Nice service, get tacos bravos with guacamole. Nice music, corridos.”
“I ordered a steak taco bowl from off Uber Eats while at work. I get my food and it's steak nachos instead. Now at first I was fine with this. That was until I ate a few nachos and the chips were stale. I tossed it in the trash and took it as a loss. It was my first and last time ordering from here.”
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