El Gallo Giro

Mexican restaurant · Panorama City

El Gallo Giro

Mexican restaurant · Panorama City

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8309 Van Nuys Blvd, Panorama City, CA 91402

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Homestyle Mexican fare, fresh fruit drinks, and pan dulce.  

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8309 Van Nuys Blvd, Panorama City, CA 91402 Get directions

gallogiro.com
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$10–20 · Menu

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8309 Van Nuys Blvd, Panorama City, CA 91402 Get directions

+1 818 891 5533
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$10–20 · Menu

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The Best Restaurants and Bars in San Francisco’s Mission District | Eater SF

"The carnitas tacos at El Gallo Giro provide a before-and-after moment for most. They’ll either be the best carnitas you’ve had in San Francisco or the best carnitas you’ve had in your life. Crisp, fatty, juicy, and tender all at once, these tacos are truly one of the city’s can’t miss items. The truck is only open weekdays until 5 p.m., so call ahead or keep it in mind for your next day off." - Matt Tillquist

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The Best Tacos and Taquerias in San Francisco | Eater SF

"El Gallo Giro has long been one of the best taco trucks in the biz, dishing out impeccably juicy carnitas and deeply flavorful grilled chicken. You can find the truck parked in its usual spot at 23rd Street and Treat Avenue, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday." - Paolo Bicchieri

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Best Mexican Restaurants in San Francisco | Eater SF

"El Gallo Giro has long been one of the best taco trucks in the business, dishing out juicy Michoacan-style carnitas and deeply flavorful grilled chicken for $2.50 a taco. The truck has been parked in its usual spot at 23rd and Treat streets for 22 taco-filled years." - Paolo Bicchieri

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Noemi F

Google
This is one of the nicest El Gallo Giró locations we have visited! Lots of seating, the place is super clean and well maintained, it’s hard to choose what to eat since they have a big selection of food and everything looks so good!!! Daniela took our order, she was very friendly and answered a couple of questions we had. We will definitely visit this location again!

Maria Mendoza

Google
Gabriela was amazing she did an awesome customer service. Very clean the while environment is very familiar and I personally love it here ! The whole staff was very friendly . We brought our family that was visiting from Utah and they loved it. We recommend it for everyone to feel welcome here.

Christian Alvarez

Google
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Gallo Giro, and I must say, it was an outstanding experience. From the moment I walked in, Jocelyn's service was nothing short of exceptional. She was warm, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. She took the time to recommend dishes based on my preferences and made me feel right at home. As for the food, the quality was top-notch. Each dish was prepared with fresh ingredients, and the flavors were rich and satisfying. The attention to detail in both the presentation and taste was clear in every bite. It’s evident that Gallo Giro takes great pride in both its service and food, and Jocelyn truly enhanced the experience with her professionalism and genuine care. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for delicious food paired with outstanding service. Thanks again, Jocelyn, for making my visit memorable! I'll definitely be back!

Daniel Ip

Google
Fresh ingredients with an authentic Mexican vibe. Tortas here are pretty good. Lots of space and perfect for large groups. Mix of both sofas and tables

Leo G Mendoza

Google
I always have a great time every visit, and Daniela especially was really helpful! She let me know of current promotions with Gallo Giro, as well as answering any questions. She's an above and beyond employee, and she's the absolute sweetest!

Maria Perez

Google
We came to Gallo Giro, Gabriela was amazing on her customer service. Service was quick and easy, food amazing as always. Mango water on point.

Daniel Jeong

Google
Their tortas are amazing!!! Super glad I came here. But don’t get their tacos super mid

Benjamin Barajas

Google
had a great experience at El Gallo Giro in Van Nuys thanks to Dani! The service was excellent—super friendly and with a great attitude the entire time. Dani made sure everything was taken care of quickly and with a smile. It’s always nice to see someone who enjoys what they do and makes you feel welcome. Definitely coming back! 10/07/25 4:20

Katherine G.

Yelp
Nos encanta el gallo giro! Daniela nos ayudó y fue tan atenta hacia nosotros! Hizo la experiencia tan fácil y linda! Gracias!
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Roneil S.

Yelp
Not from the area, but this place was open. The people I was with were from the city and told me that this place had some bomb food and pan. We walked in around 11:15 pm. The place wasn't crazy busy but there was a line. They had music playing in the background and the restaurant was clean. They have a bunch of options on the menu and different styles on what you can have. I ended up ordering the cubano torta! Yes the sandwich not the girl!! The torta was good, I could've done without the the head cheese. Im not a big fan of that pungent porky taste. After we ate, I headed over to the bakery. The concha that just came out of the oven was BOMB!! Nice and warm, pillowy soft and hit the spot for a nice ending of a meal.

Olga G.

Yelp
We had a great experience at Gallo Giro! The friendly service by Rachel made the experience at Gallo Giro excellent! She was patient as we could not decide which drink to pick.
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Vee P.

Yelp
I love this place for the concha and friendly service. I don't like the area or the parking lot but this is the only location where I will order a concha know it will be consistent. They make it fresh throughout the day and I've always gotten a fresh one any time I randomly stop in. The vanilla is my favorite. Service is always friendly and efficient.
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Karla S.

Yelp
The Milanese torta was bomb, great bread. Gets very busy. Daniela was great. Ambiance is great there are a lot of people here for bread and the food. Music is light and easy on the ears.
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Eduardo T.

Yelp
Daniela was the best customer service representative ever I highly recommend! Please come and try it out you will not regret it!
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Nohely M.

Yelp
Drive thru used today; ordered agua Fresca chia seeds with lemonade and it's super refreshing, not too sweet. I also had two small tacos de carnitas, the carnitas serving here is generous as you get a pretty big chunk of meat. The tacos were good except the lady forgot to offer me hot sauces and I totally forgot to ask about them too. The line on drive thru was slow, it took me about 30 minutes to get my simple order.
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Victor A.

Yelp
Thank you Daniela!!! You are awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The drink selection are super tasty.
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Cecillia M.

Yelp
I am super impressed on how delicious, fresh and authentic their food is. Every time I go, the food is fresh, restaurant is clean and customer service is amazing. El Gallo Giro has become my number one place to get authentic food and fresh bread as well. Today I attended their 38 year anniversary celebration for lunch. Again, everything was delicious and their customer service was great! Thank you El Gallo Giro for putting on this event and for amazing food and service!
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Abel V.

Yelp
I've been here a coupe of time and it's always a delight! My favorite is the Milanese sandwich. Today I was serve by Gabriela... she was so attentive! They need to pay this lady more!

Vary O.

Yelp
I ordered some tortas, they were buern & dry. Isn't worth what you paid for. So sad..won't be back.
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Rachael M.

Yelp
My fiancé's family picks up tamales from one of these chain locations every year for Christmas Eve get-togethers. This year we went to pick up tamales from the Panorama location. It was my first time visiting one of the restaurants in-person, and it was a cool experience. They have a huge parking lot, which is necessary because they are busy (but efficient)! They even have a drive-thru, and curbside pickup if you don't want to go inside. My fiancé appreciated the interior, particularly the bakery section, where you use metal trays to load up your baked goods, and bring to the register - he stated that it's similar to how many bakeries operate in Mexico. We ordered several different types of tamales (pork, chicken, and jalapeño and cheese (not pictured, but they are the same size and appearance as most tamales). We also ordered some agua frescas. My fiancé opted to try the Limón with Chia, and I tried their Horchata. Both were delicious, although the horchata was prepared with condensed milk, and very sweet. I also decided to grab a few of the bakery items, including a guava cheese pastry, and cheese danish-like pastry - both delicious! They interior had a large cafe area for dining in-house, but that area was not super busy when we visited. They also have a cash exchange inside! Overall, I would definitely recommend visiting this, or another location near you in-person just for the experience. The food is great, and the staff are friendly, and efficient!
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Araceli E.

Yelp
Amazing great service provided by Erika food and service was amazing! Great customer service via drive thru !
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Masha G.

Yelp
The food is always delicious - great portions and flavors. My favorite is the burrito bowl that even includes avocado!!! I love adding the onions and salsas from the fresh salsa bar in there as well. The service is very nice, especially Gabriela. Even though they have a drive through, I highly suggest going inside for the ambiance. Feels like Mexico with all the decorations, art, music, and they even have a panadería inside (freshly baked bread and desserts) so fantastic! Plenty of comfortable seating so doesn't feel crowded. The agua frescas are delicious too! Lots of options to choose from. If you're in the area looking for delicious reasonable priced Mexican food, this is the spot! Gracias!!
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Vanessa P.

Yelp
Wonderful service provided by Daniela! Exelente servicio! Gracias Daniela :) Will be back soon. The bread and service is excellent.
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Marisol G.

Yelp
Amazing customer service, always clean great ambient. Daniela is super friendly and fast!
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Vanessa S.

Yelp
Went in today to get some bread for this rainy weather And Daniela the cashier who attended me was very nice and friendly. Very attentive and welcoming

Michelle P.

Yelp
Don't recommend the drive thru. Really slow, long waits to even take the order and then they got the order wrong. I wouldn't come back here.

Oscar P.

Yelp
I got 8 tacos for $20 and not worth it at all. They were small and not flavorful. However, their bread was really good. About $1 for each sweet bread. I will only get the bread next time. Service was slow also.
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David B.

Yelp
I would like to thank David one of our finest hostess of Gallo giro very friendly David has good people skills. I recommend this place and person to everybody thank you.
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Cristian G.

Yelp
Elena was wonderful and very helpful and she was excited to help me ! Great Service !!!!!!!
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Cindy O.

Yelp
Service was great and fast all thanks to the help of Daniela. Food and drinks are so good !
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Ritza W.

Yelp
I love this place! Amazing quick service from Daniela in drive thru, & the food is bomb!
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Yessenia C.

Yelp
Excelente servicio en Gallo Giro. Daniella fue muy amable y atenta. Se aseguró de que tuviera todo lo que necesitaba. ¡Aprecio mucho su amabilidad!
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Katrina L.

Yelp
Great service! Daniela was very helpful as I was deciding what to order while at the drive thru. Food also was ready quickly.
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Nadine C.

Yelp
They have a drive through!! Lol. Anyhow, Pleasantly surprised ol how good my burrito de carnitas was. Lots of meat. And ratio of the beans and rice was great. The ladies who assisted were very nice. Knocking off 1 star because we ordered several burritos with different meats and modifications, and there was no indication of which burrito was what,
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Cristian M.

Yelp
Daniela was great with taking my order to go. The agua natural are my favorite. The pan Dulce specials are great also. The food like tacos and burritos however lack seasoning and flavor.
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Rebecca R.

Yelp
Daniela es súper linda al atender. Muy buen servicio. El pan siempre está muy rico y calientito!! Súper recomiendo.
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Marlene H.

Yelp
Came here at 8:30am to buy tacos! They have a Drive thru! Daniela who took my order was super sweet, she took my order, patient, and knowledgeable on their menu products, she made my visit a pleasant experience, gave me extra sauce per my request the tacos were delicious I got, al pastor, chorizo, buche, carnitas, along with a large pina drink!!!

Jasmine A.

Yelp
Daniela and the manager were very friendly. I love this location, the food and bread is always amazing

Justin K.

Yelp
Best breakfast burritos in town! They always bring the quality I'm looking for and never disappoint. I love that they have a drive through, it makes it super convenient for a quick morning pick up. Daniela always makes sure my order is perfect, and that really sets El Gallo Giro apart from the rest.
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Catherine C.

Yelp
I used to love this place but it has changed a lot since I moved back. And not for the better. It is insane how they charge $17 and change for this tiny amount of soup (smaller than a cup of instant ramen). For one corn and like 3 veggies, and two tiny pieces of meat that are mostly fat. it's like each carrot ends up being $3-4 bucks, damn. Not even my baby was happy eating this. I just feel robbed, but oh well, learned my lesson and making this my last trip here. The aguas frescas are not even worth it anymore. You've been warned. You're better off going to el pulgarcito just down the street and paying $16 for twice the amount of soup and way better quality. Heck at that point even the pozole from el pollo loco is a better buy. Super super disappointing. DO NOT COME HERE. (Literally, go anywhere else)
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Sara B.

Yelp
excellent food and great staff. Daniella and Gabriella were very helpful. They have kid friendly food and the bakery filled with delicious pastries.
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Norma D.

Yelp
Love this place!! It's a go to mexican spot! The food and pan, so yummy and fresh! Thanks Daniela for the great service
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Nicole N.

Yelp
Just went through drive through and had a great service with Daniela. We always enjoy the concha's and cafe de olla!
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Myles E.

Yelp
This GG is my favorite and go to one. Daniella is very sweet and kind and always makes sure I'm good. The food is always fresh for me
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Jessica B.

Yelp
This is my family's favorite location. Went in this morning and was attended by Daniela. Great service!
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Gabe N.

Yelp
Daniela was great ! She was very helpful ! The food is amazing. I will come back here.

Irvin A.

Yelp
Quick and speedy service. Was rung up by Daniella on a quick stop for some bread and made it simply a quick stop Ty Daniella
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Stephanie N.

Yelp
Danielas customer service was great! Very kind and helpful ! Service was fast and easy !!! Recommend the agua frescas !!!
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David B.

Yelp
Daniela gave me excellent service. Not only was she kind and sweet, but she got my food out very fast. She is truly amazing! I would definitely recommend this place to my friends and family!
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Stephany H.

Yelp
Very helpful from beginning to end ! Daniela helped us a lot even to get a great deal with tacos ! Highly recommended
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Jasmin N.

Yelp
The food here is delicious and the carnitas are always so fresh and tasty not greasy like others nor dry! And the waters are such thirst quencher! And service by Daniella top tier!!!

Sam T.

Yelp
Came here for the first time ever and Daniela, was an amazing and very attentive individual who made sure I got what I wanted. I'm a bit picky but,, she was able to accommodate to my health needs. Breakfast was great, will definitely be back.
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Samuel R.

Yelp
Muy buen servicio de parte de Daniela! Muy amable y lista para atender al cliente! :)
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Art A.

Yelp
I had a really good experience today. I got some burritos and really fast service. I really recommend anybody to come here again.Danella was the best

Mariaa B.

Yelp
The best gallo giro came here through drive thru and Daniela helped us and Prut order was perfect. she's so patient and nice. Will be coming back more often the food is so good

Marvin G.

Yelp
daniella fue muy servicial y dulce Ella estaba muy atenta y volveré aquí otra vez Appreciate her service !!
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Jennifer M.

Yelp
I got tacos thru the drive thru window. After 15 minutes of not getting my food, I knocked on the window and she finally hands them to me. I said that took too long and there were cars behind me. She said sorry and was helping others. The asada meat was tough and dry. Never again.