El Gallo Bravo

Let me caveat here first. I'm from Texas and have lived between Austin and San Antonio my whole life. Then I moved here. I've had my fair share of great Mexican and Tex-Mex food. There are certain things that I love about my Mexican food. My taste and standards are pretty high but while I'm out here I try and go in with no expectations. "We're not in Kansas anymore, Toto."

The Review:

I don't live to far away from this place and see it often when I'm driving to and from my house. Once morning I decided to go in for breakfast and see what this joint was about. I went with a friend on Tuesday morning around 10ish. We walked in and there was no one there. It's really small, hole in the wall, divey. Honestly that's what I'm use to when it comes to Mexican food places...especially the good ones. Service is mediocre. Our server started speaking to us in Spanish assuming we "Hablan Espanol." Yo hablo poquito espanol. I'm really rusty. I'm not even comfortable ordering food when I know I can.

The menu was what we expected the typical tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas etc. I've noticed a big thing out here are tortas which I've had before but they were few and far between in Texas. Since we were set on breakfast that's what we got. We were disappointed because the breakfast selection was very slim. There were a few plates to choose. We were bummed because we didn't see breakfast tacos. I've since learned out here that the breakfast taco is non-existent. I haven't seen them anywhere. If anyone out there knows a place, please holla at your girl. We settled on food Huevos Ranchereros for my friend and the Chorizo plate for me. Food was ok. Nothing exciting...honestly since I'm writing this weeks after I can't really remember anything significant. I remember the Chorizo is different from what I'm use to but it was decent.

Will I go back to this place? Eh maybe if it's late and I'm desperate for food. This place is open 24 hours. I feel bad giving this a lousy review but I know there's gotta be better out there. I wanted to like this place but I couldn't This is a great big city and there's tons of places to eat. I'm determined to find a Mexican food place that will fit my fancy.

Like the old saying...."where is the beef".....you would think at the price they charge, they could add more meat to the tacos......next time, wait! there is no next time, i not going back.....

I don't know what this ruckus is about from the previous negative reviews; I rather enjoyed my TWO steak burritos, and I LOVE burritos.  Kinda sucked I had to buy two because of the $10 credit card minimum, but that was just used as my lunch for the next day!  The lettuce was fresh as compared to other burritos I've had, which the lettuce would get nasty after a day in the fridge.  The flour tortilla was nice and crispy, and soft where it should be.  Steak was great, and it seems like they make their own verde sauce?  It was creamier, not as spicy as I'd like, but still very good!  Very enjoyable burritos, and I feel bad that others have not had as delicious of an experience there as I did!  I'll be back for more!!!  (^.^)