El Gallo Mexican Restaurant

11/06/09

Go, great place

by SouthernSteeler at Citysearch

We have been to El Gallo on Jones road many times. I have taken my family from Ohio there when they visit. The food is always good, the staff has always been friendly and they have never been "fresh" as another review implied.

In fact, the manager actually remembered my mom after meeting her only once, a year later when her and my dad returned to eat again. He was courteous and friendly. The food has always been good, especially the dinner plate with chicken and Chihuaha cheese. Can't remember the exact name, but it's always good.

• Pros: Friendly staff, good food, good price
• Cons: don't live close enough to go often enough

08/20/08

Don't go

by millerfamily08 at Citysearch

New to the area, El Gallo is close. Didn't like the food at all. As soon as I took a few bites I honestly considered ordering something else and gracefully paying for it, thinking I just couldn't appreciate it authenticity or something. I picked at my childrens plates, didn't like them either. I'm not going back. I felt the older male staff, like 3 different men, came to our table. I thought they we're being fresh with me and/or my daughter. The whole experience was not enjoyable or tasty. Wasted $25 dollars. Later mentioned my opinion to a co-worker who totally agreed and had actually refused to pay and left unhappy their last and final visit.

• Pros: Honestly can't give one
• Cons: Bad food, uncomfortable with male staff attention

11/07/06

Great Food for the Price

by poisionivey at Citysearch

I recently moved to Houston and was introduced to El Gallo by a friend. I must say I was very pleased. This is the only Mexican restaurant where I don't have to add anything to the guacamole. I can actually taste the garlic powder in the guacamole. Great restaurant for the price, you may encounter a slight wait on Friday evenings but it is worth it.

• Pros: Good Prices
• Cons: Parking is not the greatest