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El Gallo Mexican Food 1

Restaurant Mexican restaurant

👍👍 Best tacos in the KC area. I consider these LA tacos level. People often mention tacos, good, fresh,


Address

15740 E US Hwy 40, Kansas City, MO 64136

Contact

(816) 832-8760

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (434 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Friday: 11 AM to 8 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 8 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), Closed, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 11 AM to 7 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 7 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 7 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 7 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: tacos (13) good (7) fresh (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Jose Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Best tacos in the KC area. I consider these LA tacos level.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jason B. 11 months ago on Google
    Edited review New owners food is not the same would never go back Nice real simple Mexican food, but everything was amazing, definitely going to be going back here soon. They make absolutely everything from scratch. My wife got street tacos and tamales.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shiona D. 1 year ago on Google
    The birria tacos were amazing, and everything was cooked fresh to order. The specials also looked really good. The owner was also very sweet, will be back.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Danielle P. 1 year ago on Google
    Hands down best restaurant in Kansas city for quesabirra and tacos.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lisa P. 4 years ago on Google
    Authentic Mexican Street Tacos!! DELICIOUS!!! Owner is a very nice man. I had the barabcoa, pastor & asada tacos... all equally delicious. We also picked up warm, fresh tamales to bring home for dinner... just $14 a dozen.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Todd P. 3 years ago on Google
    Quaint little Mexican Mom and Pop. It was clean and quiet with enjoyable mexican music in the background. They have daily specials and are apparently known for their street tacos which I intend to try. I had the enchilada special with green sauce. The chicken was excellent; tender and moist, not to spicy. Green sauce tasted homemade and fresh. Beans and rice were better than average.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Travis B. 10 months ago on Google
    Great food, always well seasoned, fresh, I believe the corn tortillas are actually homemade which sets this place miles apart from its competitors in this area. Restaurant is always clean typically not crowded. Food is always made fresh to order wait is typically 5-10 mins from my experience. The employees are always welcoming and nice. My only complaint is I feel they could put a little more in the taco for the price but overall great place to try if your on this side of town. My family and I will likely frequent this place
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Katiie R. 1 year ago on Google
    The tacos are a good price but not much meat, good taste to the meat tho! The rice is plain, I prefer the rice to be more seasoned. Guac salsa & beans was also pretty yummy. 😊 overall I think if the tacos were filled more and the rice was seasoned I’d make it a regular taco place on my list.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Michael S. 1 year ago on Google
    Had the chicken fajita special and and el pastor taco with rice and beans. The portions were good. The taste was bland all the way around. The El Pastor taco tasted different. Service was great at a busy time on a Friday.

  • 2/5 Mackenzie B. 1 year ago on Google
    Gave this place three stars because I have yet to eat here. I live in the area and I went to this place eight different times during their so-called business hours. Every time I come here they lock the door on us or when I call they say that they are not open.

  • 4/5 Olivia J. 7 months ago on Google
    Super cozy little hole in the wall spot with excellent food. The tacos were some of the best I've ever had. I almost cried they were so good. Only reason I deduct a star was because the website prices were about a dollar less than the prices on the menu at the restaurant, so we were a little shocked that it was going to be more expensive than we were initially promised by looking online. Website just needs updated. This had absolutely no impact on whether or not I decide to come back though. I'm already drooling for those tacos.

  • 4/5 Angela F. 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome food! Chips are made to order so they're fresh out of the fryer when they hit the table! They have an amazing secret recipe salsa for those hot chips! My only complaint was the TV was too loud but it was tolerable. We're actually excited & looking forward to taking others here as it's a great find for authentic none fast food tasting Mexican! We'll be back with the whole family! Oh, watch the hot sauce because it's HOT! 🥵

  • 5/5 Bethany T. 7 months ago on Google
    Been looking for some great Mexican food and this hands down is the best we have found. Must go on Saturdays to get the tamales because they are amazing and flavorful! Queso tacos are absolutely delicious and the hot sauce is perfect and very spicy. Can't recommend trying here enough to anyone.

  • 4/5 Sam G. 7 months ago on Google
    Online menu prices are wrong store claims they cannot fix the website, misleading prices. Food was very good. girlfriend loves good chicken tacos she was not disappointed. Quite possibly her new favorite


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery

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