El Gallo Giro

Always a favorite, just like family.

Reviewed on Facebook

We've eaten at El Gallo Giro about a half dozen times now, and it has always been delicious....but one item stands head and shoulders above all others. ... you HAVE TO GET THE QUESO! Fantastic! More...

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I had the two pack of beef tongue tacos, half order of stuffed avocados, and a small Menudo. Everything i had was great but i LOVED the Menudo. I was shaking my head and could have cried. THIS IS HOW FOOD YOU PAY MONEY FOR SHOULD MAKE YOU FEEL. Anyways the food was top notch, i don't normally get authentic mexican where i live and i feel like if i lived anywhere near this place i would be a regular customer. I do believe this was the best mexican retursnt ive ever been to.Wait staff was nice too. Order the Menudo and the Lengua Tacos you wont regret it More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Great service great food and AMAZING margaritas!!!!

Reviewed on Facebook

Best Mexican restaurant in Boise and Garden City

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Not too sure where all the negative reviews are coming from. Food and service were stellar. Menu- Simple, shorter than most menus at Mexican restaurants but you're sure to find something you'll enjoy. A shorter menu is usually a good indicator that the food will be good. Food- Awesome! We enjoyed everything we got. You can ask the kitchen to amp up the spice on most dishes and they'll happily oblige you.Service- Food came out in acceptable time. We have a pair of toddlers that act as the perfect timer for food getting to the table! Overall- Were coming back again for sure, hopefully on a night without the kiddos. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Taco Tuesday Buffett. 6 different meats, all the fixings. Fresh & well presented. $10. All you can eat/self serve.

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The food is amazing and the company is even better! I recommend this restaurant to everyone of all ages. This was my first visit, and I will be spending much more time at El Gallo after this splendid experience!

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amazing food and great staff, highly recommend

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The service was OUTSTANDING! Being that I am in customer service and quality comes first. They were amazing in customer service! I've done this for 16 plus years and these guys were amazing! Thank you for making my Birthday special with my friend's! I will be back!! thank you! More...

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This place is absolutely the best the atmosphere was great we got great service!!! Tony diamonds was so funny! The owner came by several times and chatted with us! If you haven’t tried it you need to!!!! More...

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Had such a frat time ofaua

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Nice place, close to downtown and easy access to parking. Nice ambience and classic music. Love the decor.

Reviewed on Yelp

El Gallo Giro has the BEST green chili appetizer I've ever had; they're these amazingly baked (I think) green chilis wrapped in bacon. I'm not even a huge chili fan and I've been there twice recently just so I could order them. Their street tacos are also wonderful and well-priced, with moist, nicely seasoned meat and a great salsa bar (though I'm pretty sure the salsa bar isn't there all the time). We've also had great service every visit and their colorful atmosphere is nice, too. If it's not busy, you can grab a seat on their little patio and watch the downtown Boise parade of hipsters while you gorge on yummy food. More...

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Great service, excellent food. Very happy with the entire experience. I had the Tricolor Enchiladas and they were the best I have had in a very long time. Would definitely recommend!

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I really enjoyed my last few visits to this Mexican staple. It stands out with it's colorful facade in the historical center on Main Street downtown close to many bars and shops. Inside, it's cozy and unpretentious, and decorated with lots of colorful, Mexican artwork all around to include their furniture! It's super fun (oh and the bathroom is nice and clean!--great indicator!).  I usually sit at the bar because I love their Margarita's because they are not cloyingly sweet and they are a nice size (and they don't ever give me heartburn which is a plus!). I'm usually dining alone here since I like to frequent the place when everyone else is working and I'm off. This gives me some delicious alone time! Anyway, they present you with the quintessential basket of delicious freshly, fried and salted tortilla chips with a side of homemade Pico di Gallo and some seriously creamy re-fried beans to dip them in (for free of course!).I placed my order for Shrimp Fajitas and it arrived sizzling hot, with fresh yellow, red, green bell peppers, onions, and nicely caramelized mushrooms all coated with just the right amount of oil. They also have this amazing salsa bar that includes all types of salsas, and condiments like hot sauce, onions and cilantro!  The only thing that I would suggest is more seasoning on the shrimp itself. Because we are inland and can really only get frozen shrimp here in Boise, (or previously frozen) the taste and texture of the shrimp aren't always 1000% on point or how I would like them (and this goes for almost every restaurant I have frequented here that serves shrimp). Sometimes they are a little water logged and that can also contribute to a washed out flavor, so if they sprinkled a little more spice on the shrimp themselves it would be an added plus! All around, this Mexican restaurant is one of my favorites here and I will be back again and again! More...

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Really enjoyed the staff, food and beverages! Prices were reasonable!

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Sooooooo yummy!!! We went there for my birthday. The food was fantastic and the service was incredible.

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great customer service, delicious food!!

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Such great food with an amazing, attentive staff. I will be back!

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I didn't realize this was owned by the folks who used to own the location in Kuna. I've only heard great things about the Kuna location. Mom and I checked them out a couple of weeks ago and we were very impressed. We were greeted warmly. We arrived for a late lunch/early dinner on a Saturday and were glad to see a fairly steady stream of patrons coming in the whole time we were there (it wasn't packed, but to have several couples and some groups of four come in between 2:00 and 3:00PM is pretty impressive). That space has changed hands quite frequently, so we really hope they'll be around for awhile. I ordered the shrimp burrito which was fantastic. And huge! I finished it off over the next couple of days. My mother loved her Main Street burrito which she also made several meals out of. Mom has since been back (just today) with her friends. They were very pleased as well. :-) More...

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I came with my husband for lunch we were planning to eat at another restaurant but it was closed for lunch. Glad we stumbled on this place. Salsa is amazing and street taco are so yummy. They were quick and friendly. We will be back. So good! More...

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Went to the location on eagle road today. Not only was the food so amazing so was the service. I am excited to have you so close to home!!!

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Amazing margarita (the one named after the restaurant), great food, wonderful service, yummy chips, delicious Tamals. The kids loved the kids chicken burrito( chicken was tender) . . homemade tortillas. I truly love the margaritas. It is so hard to find a place that makes them not too sweet. The decor was bright and inviting. We went on Monday at 6 pm. More...

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Best Mexican food in Idaho!!! Gotta love family traditions. Great service and a fun place to relax and have a drink. Also, the food is delicious! Shoutout to T.

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Good food but way overpriced!

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I was recommended this place and initially it said it was closed but when I looked on the restaurant website it said it was open so I decided to drive and take a chance. And I am so glad I did!Amazing margarita!!!!  Amazing food, had a combo with carne asada, carnitas and chili relleno. The carnitas was amazing! Also had a taste of the guacamole which is awesome. Had an amazing waiter (tony I think) who had a fun personality and made sure to talk with everyone. He kept on top of everyone's order and likes. Just super fun. I will be returning. Again and again. More...

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Jalapeño margarita!!! 10/10 #getthebigone

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Excellent food and service. My husband's nephew said the street tacos are equal to the best he's ever tasted. The owner came to visit our table. Nice touch!

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I think it took me a couple times to realize that I really like El Gallo Giro that much.  Funny how that works.Service has been awesome every single time I've been in.  Everyone is friendly, and while it hasn't been open very long, they've got regulars and know who they are.Enchiladas Popeye- first, cute name for spinach enchiladas with green sauce.  Second, if you like spinach, these are really good.  Taco Tuesdays- I'm not sure if it's all day or not, but every time I go on Tuesday, it's a taco buffet.  If someone were to ask me what my idea of heaven is, two words- taco buffet.Molcajetes- if you have not had a molcajete, you need to shut your computer off, go to El Gallo Giro, and order a molcajete.  The molcajete itself is the large hot stone mortar that the food is served in.  There's a few options as far as meat and the type of sauce and veggies that go into it, but the end result is like... fajitas.... on steroids... served sizzling in a hot stone bowl.  Try one.... it'll change your life.Last, the salsa is really good.I think I like this place a little more each time I go in. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Ate at downtown location for the first time tonight. Shrimp Burrito, Three Meat Fajitas, Stuffed Jalapeño Peppers, Tres Leches Cake, and Deep Fried Ice Cream. All delicious! Our server, Andi, was the best!!! We will be back! More...

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Best Mexican in town hands down! Excellent food and service. Do yourself a favor and get yourself the beef taquitos! They're to die for! We've tried all 3 locations in the treasure valley and they're all good. More...

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We've been looking for authentic, delicious, flavorful Mexican food for quite some time and we found it here.  The chili verde was the best I've ever had and the carnitas was equally delicious.  I sometimes judge a Mexican restaurant by the quality of the margarita and it did not disappoint.  It was definitely 5 star.  Service was wonderful!  I would highly recommend! More...

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I moved here from California 4 years ago, so my standards for Mexican food is a little high. Today my husband and I tried El Gallo Giró and we fell in love. Their chili verde tastes homemade and their fajitas were delicious! If you are looking for amazing and authentic Mexican food you have to try them out. More...

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We had a wonderful experience here at this family owned business. We sat at the bar and received great service from everyone. Spoke to Coach and he was fun to chat with. We actually prefer to belly up at the bar in restaurants. Lighting could be a bit swankier with some softer pendulum lighting instead of the oversized, tin looking, white ones with the bulbs exposed. Just a little too in your face. If lighting was softer overall, the space would be more warm and inviting, but it was decorated very nicely. Good first impression. Food was delicious too! Got complimentary chips, salsa and bean dip, which was awesome! I got the Carne Borracha Molcajete and my hubby got the Chile Verde Molcajete, which he loved and said was one of the best he's had! While mine was super amazingly tasty and flavorful, the meat was a little tough, but I couldn't stop eating it. I never had a Molcajete and this dish came highly recommended by the staff. Soft warm tortillas did not disappointed either. More...

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Great food and friendly service! Try the El Compadre!

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A friend suggested going here after being at the quilt show at the Expo Center all day. I asked if it was Americanized or the real thing since I'd lived in AZ for 30 years and love real Mexican food.  Believe me, it's real. Salsa, fried beans and chips served while you're figuring out what to eat. I asked for a spicier salsa and they had it. I had pollo en mole- oh my, so. Dry good. I'd never had it where they sliced the meat in pieces instead of chicken pieces, but it was still really good.  Then, we had churros afterwards that are served with whipped cream and chocolate. Was very good. I totally enjoyed and when I'm back in that area, I will be going back!!!! More...

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I had a wonderful experience here today! Their carne asada salad was SO fresh and delicious! Their chips and salsa were exactly what I had hoped they would be! They had a great, helpful and efficient staff. Highly recommend! More...

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Love the atmosphere, food and jalapeño margaritas. Each time we have gone, the owner comes around and checks in with the tables.  This is definitely a family restaurant.  We have had several different meals and they have all been very good!  Staff is very attentive.  This is our favorite Mexican restaurant in the area. More...

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Stopped in for dinner on Taco Tuesday. What a quaint and colorful restaurant. Our server  Alvaro, was personable and friendly. Loved the thin chips served with flavorful salsa and bean dip...yummm. we enjoyed dinner and my margarita was really good as well. Def going back. More...

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I ordered verde enchiladas with chips, salsa and guacamole. The chicken verde enchiladas were wonderful and came with two containers of sour cream. They also had beans and rice - the beans had that authentic crumbled cheese like you get in Mexico and Texas but not a lot of other places so I was surprised and happy to see that in Boise ID. The guacamole was small and had jalapeño pieces at my request and the salsa was also good and a big container plus a small container. I ordered chips (I guess it already came with chips and salsa I just didn't realize it) and the chips and salsa were homemade and very good. I had Mexican food in past in NH and WY and it wasn't as authentic or as good as Boise ID! More...

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molcahetes...are amazing..

Reviewed on Facebook

el gallo giro has a great staff and the beat tacos in idaho. it's a most go, if your in the boise area

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el gallo giro has a great staff and the taco's in boise. It's a need to go if your in boise area.

Reviewed on Yelp

Everyone leaving reviews about this place are literally going out of their way to bash on this restaurant. This is their 3rd location so obviously the majority of Boise enjoys their food, service and atmosphere because if not they'd be closed down by now but instead they keep growing. I've lived in Chile and tried dishes from all over South America and Central America and I really do enjoy this place for some Mexican food! I appreciate the service of the waiters and the owner is always so kind to us when we come in. Great drinks, great food and a great time. They have a fun guacamole guy rolling around some nights and he'll make you some custom guacamole to your liking which is fun and good. Definitely recommend the fajitas, spicey salsa, grab a churro and ask Lucio what crazy drink he can make you behind the bar. More...

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