El Gallo Negro

The food was amazing. I got the avocado salad and the flan for dessert. It's a really nice place, the bar is separated, which is nice. The service was not good. I had to keep asking for water. The cups are too small it was a little busy, so i understood, but i had to keep reminding her. asked about the special for the day she didn't know what it was, but its on the menu she said they hadn't told her and never even went to ask.

El Gallo Negro in Windsor is way good. The salsa is nothing short of incredible….bursting with flavor and the perfect complement to their dishes. The food is consistently fresh, delicious, and served with care. Whether you're indulging in their mole enchiladas, tacos, or burritos, every bite is a delight. The service is always top-notch, with friendly and attentive staff who make you feel right at home. And let's not forget the drinks! Their cocktails are especially fantastic, with a great selection of tequilas and mezcal that pair beautifully with the menu. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it a perfect spot for a casual meal or a special night out. If you're in Windsor and craving authentic Mexican cuisine with a modern twist, El Gallo Negro is a must-visit. Highly recommended!

Amazing Mexican cuisine and drinks! You must try the mole — a rich, traditional dish originally from Oaxaca, Mexico. The chef is also from Oaxaca, bringing authentic flavor to every bite. The micheladas are the best around, and don’t miss the house mezcal — it’s exceptional. Would you like a version for a review, social media post, or menu description?

Service was great! As soon as I arrived I was greeted and seated at a table as well as provided with water & my food took no time to be served to me! Leah & other staff were very personable and welcoming Food was so flavorful and drinks taste amazing

Normally I only go out of my way to praise a place, but today it's time to say how incredibly disappointed I was here. The food was decent, the ambiance good, but the service... This story is one of me slowly losing patience as I'm completely neglected for increasingly longer periods of time. I walk in, and the bartender says to just go take a seat if I wanted to sit on the patio. I think there must have been another entrance as there was a host who led other people to the patio from inside the restaurant, so those instructions left me waiting for a while before I was given a menu. The server asked me about a minute later if I was ready to order, with no time to really look at what they offered. Welp, guess I'll eat the entirety of two bowls of chips and salsa before ever seeing that person again. I might as well have walked out at that point. They finally take my order, and I get a second very tiny glass of water. The burrito comes at a not unreasonable pace, but the horchata is nowhere to be seen. About halfway through the burrito I pause because surely the horchata will show up at some point, and I want to enjoy it with my meal. No such luck, and ain't nobody coming to check on me at all, so I'm using the melted ice in my tiny water cups to slake my thirst. I eventually finish my burrito, eating slowly with that vain hope of accompanying horchata. Alas. The server finally appears again as I finish, filling my water cup and asking how I'm doing. At this point I just want to leave, so I tell them they can cancel the horchata. They apologize (they seem like a very nice person; I don't want to be at all negative about them personally) and offer to get it for me to go. I decline, as the purpose was for the drink to accompany the meal, and the meal is done. They go off to update the order, and one would presume get the check, seeing as I've finished eating. But no. I'm left there dinking around on my phone for a solid 10-15 minutes, eventually contemplating just walking out, before my server ever comes by and asks if I want the check that I frankly thought was coming 15 minutes ago. I still gave a tip because I'm not a bastard, but I will never get to find out if the horchata is as good as my server claimed. As I said, the food was decent, and there were other things on the menu that I would have liked to try, but I'm never going back to a place that so fully ignores their customers like that.

You MUST TRY!! El Gallo Negro is a total gem. First time in and truly knocked me out my socks. The food was delicious- so rich in flavor and the jamaica agua fresca was so refreshing and not too sweet. You can tell they care about the quality of their dishes. The staff were friendly and accommodating. The restaurant is clean, well decorated, and offers several dining spaces for people to enjoy. I would come here more if I lived closer.

It’s quite sad I’m writing this review on Xmas Eve. We’ve tried this place over and over and it just keeps getting worse. We ordered 4 super burritos. None came with guacamole, at least half of it was just rice, maybe 2 pieces of meat in each, the tiniest bit of sour cream, the rest beans. For Christmas Eve we ordered out to enjoy a movie at home and it was the last bust we will have at this place. Quite unfortunate. It’s not like we didn’t pre tip well - 25% for take-out, no service needed! Very disappointed and can’t say that we will ever be back. Our total was almost $80 for reference.

You can choose to sit inside or outside. The service was really good. The salsa is really tasty. It’s on the garlicky side and has some kick to it. The basil lemonade is sure pretty and includes an orchid. We ordered the Gallo Negro, which is HUGE! They bring it on a baking sheet. We are vegetarian and unfortunately we didn’t understand that three types of meet are included, even though they aren’t listed in the description in the menu. But the staff was accommodating, which we were grateful for. We don’t live in the area, but if we pass through again, we would definitely eat here again.

An authentic drive-thru Mexican restaurant with an amazing bar this place is a must-visit! I stopped by one night for a burrito and a margarita and was blown away. Since it was December, they had a holiday drink special, and the Grinch margarita was to die for strong, bold, and packed with great flavor. The chips and salsa are some of the best you'll find, and the burrito hit just right. The servers were friendly, attentive, and super helpful. There's plenty of seating, plus the convenience of a drive-thru. I'll definitely be back here often!

Excellent food with very professional staff. Great menu. The inside is really well done. Has outside seating & drive thru Has the best Tequila/ Mescal bar in the county. This place is a real gem on Windsors resturant list.

El Gallo Negro was recommend by my barber, Joel. His girlfriend's uncle I believe owns this place. Took the wife here and really enjoyed the cantina styled ambiance. You can sit in an enclosed area that houses the bar or enjoy a more traditional dining setting. Can't go wrong with either. I ordered the quesabirrias which were fire! Wifey ordered the shrimp burrito and had no complaints. Drinks were good, everything was reasonably priced and I'm going to put it on my agenda to return in the near future.

Favorite Mexican food in Sonoma County, we fly home every year to eat here! Love what they've been updating with this place, its so cozy and we always sit in the bar for the ambiance. Get the ceviche! Tacos are always a hit, too

The food is Amazing. Very flavorful and moist. Plenty of choices on the menu. Every one at the table was completely satisfied with their dish and beverage. Service was impeccable. We drove from Petaluma to Windsor for lunch. Well worth the drive. We even can home with leftovers! We definitely will return to this fabulous restaurant.

A fun Friend night at El Gallo Negro. Their holiday drinks were a cheerful addition to the meal, perfectly capturing the seasonal spirit. We tried the chicken tortilla soup, which was comforting and delicious, but it was a bit on the salty side for my taste. The nachos were a great shareable option, though I wished they had a little less salt too. The service was top notch--attentive, accommodating, and friendly, making for an enjoyable dining experience. Overall, a festive spot worth a visit!

We have come here many times, their mole and margaritas keep me coming back. This time I tried new things though!! I had the morenita cocktail and it was yummy. I added a splash of water to cut the sweetness. I had the carnitas plate and it was just right, just bummed that I was charged $1 for some lime, which I feel should have come with the dish. It was a substantial serving and I had carnitas left over. My friend only ate half of her grilled veggie burrito so I put my carnitas in her burrito for lunch the next day. Hubs had the Gallo wrap and he was very happy with it. Moist and flavorful. We sat in the bar and they had the world series on. I didn't care for the teams, but hubs is a Yankee fan so he was stoked. I was stoked the game was on mute and they had great music bumping. Best way to watch a game if you ask me. No doubt, we will be back.

Just got carne asada nachos, delivered. Only get them at the restaurant they suck delivered. Half as good.

Server was Alicia, she was 10/10, very nice and very helpful! She had to leave for the day after I ordered, and she told me someone would check on it for me. Well 20 minutes went by, and 4-5 cars in drive-thru and no one had come to check with me. I peeped my head around the corner and all the staff were sitting in the back of the restaurant with their phones on the table. Only when they saw me did they approach and check on my order. Sure enough, it was ready to go. Customer service this time was pretty poor by everyone besides Alicia. Thanks.

I've been here a couple times now, most recently with my in-laws for my MIL's birthday. I recommended it, and everyone had a good time and loved their food. Staff was very friendly and professional. Food was fresh ad delicious. Burritos were huge. Everything was big portions and I was impressed with the way the guacamole came to the table looking really beautiful and artistic with veggies poking out like a big flower. It was super cold so we ate indoors, but the first time I was here with my mom, we ate outside on the patio and I highly recommend that if the weather is good and/or you dress for outdoor dining. We didn't have room for dessert, but next time I want to try their churros. Highly recommended.

Food is delicious, drinks are beautiful, service is great but drink prices are astronomical and they are getting a little skimpy with the meat. Everything is still tasty but you can definitely tell some corners are being cut. I also think no margarita on the rocks should cost $18. However the salsa and chips are so fresh and light! They have a great outdoor area with heaters and a lovely bar too. A little something for everyone. Definitely can accommodate larger groups too!

Love this place .. fun and good vibes Recommend to everyone Good food Went here for my girls bday

We picked a table on the outdoor patio. It was nice with a cool breeze coming through. Waitress was pleasant. Only thing she was the only one. So when requesting for my husband's soda that he ordered with his meal and had to ask for it at the end and more water or a box to go she got sidetracked with other customers. But the food was delicious! The meat on both of our meals were tender and had great flavor.

If you serve mole, I will JUDGE YOU. The Enchiladas Oaxaqueñas made with carnitas did not disappoint. I will come back for this dish alone! Service was on top of their game, food and drink both came out in good time. Absolutely no complaints.

My friends and I hit your place most every Tuesday for lunch. Lorena is a very best waitress, friendly kind and a lot of fun. We always order your tacos à la cart.. and your salsa is the bomb!!

The dining area was comfortable and we had a big party. The bathrooms were clean. That's important to me especially because we have a 9 year old daughter. No one likes taking their kid into a nasty bathroom. The service was good, and chips and salsa came quickly. This place had an amazing super burrito. We ordered the chicken and steak. It is probably the best burrito I've had in a long time. The flavor is insanely good and the meat was cooked perfectly. Their guacamole was fantastic. I was disappointed that the prices on the website do not match the prices on their restaurant menus. We paid more than expected. I would give this restaurant 4 stars and deduct a star for the menu inconsistency but we forgot a bag with our iPhone in it and they made sure we got it back. We live up north on the coast so that would have been problematic. Therefore, I didn't deduct another Star.

Great, great and great I found this restaurant all boxes checked the food, the service and the ambiance. It's like a hidden gem .

Stopped by after work on a Friday evening. The Fresca margarita which is made out of watermelon was really good but didn't really taste like it had any alcohol in it. The ceviche was ok, but not as good as we expected. The server gave us dirty plates so we had to point it out to him and get new ones. The ambiance is really nice, just wish they would pay a little more attention to details.

I want to give a HUGE shot out to Alma and the rest of the crew at El Gallo! We planned my mother in laws surprise 75th birthday and for weeks, Alma was amazing, communicating, accommodating and made the night so special. I showed up early and they helped me decorate, they greeted the family as if they were their own family and made the night so memorable for everyone. The food was good, the ambiance, the service, everything!! We had 30 people come from out of town and everyone was so happy and impressed. Thank you to everyone for making her night so wonderful !!

For a get together with friends or for happy hour I do recommend this restaurant. Ambiance is nice, crowd not too noisy just average. The sitting area out outside is my favorite to enjoy the evening with good drinks and good company. I have not had their selection of food as I always go for drinks and appetizers, I always get the Nachos with half carnitas and half Pollo Desebrado, I'll let you know when I try something new. For the drinks we got the strawberry margarita, the mango margarita, el Corazón and the Maracuyá margarita all were so tasty and refreshing and with the right amount of tequila meaning if we are not heavy drinkers one is enough. Love this place for Girlfriends little get together. As far as the waiting for out drinks they did take their time bringing the drinks this and all the other times I've come here so if you are on a rush or don't like to wait these is not the place to go. If one is patient ye I do recommend this place but if you are not then this is not the place to go. Drinks really good as well as the nachos and salsas. Reason for my four stars is because of the waiting time spent to get our drinks but overall I do recommend the place just be p

I usually don't go here because it has consistently been pretty bad. Thought I would give it another shot. I ordered the Carne Asada Super burrito... Not good. Tortilla was soggy, and not cooked. The burrito was so squishy that if I ate it upright , the whole thing would smush down and fall out. The tastes weren't even good. This business needs a whole new redo

We heard good things, and some good, other things a little bizarre. Had the watermelon mint margarita, the hibiscus and a michelada, that were tasty. We were served water when we asked after we ordered, but despite multiple requests for a refill during our meal, they never came back with water. If this was just for the Guacamole, then it would be a 5 star review. The fish tacos were decent, the quesadilla with barbacoa good too. The shrimp soup was spicy (hence the requests for water) and was supposed to be served with rice like it says on the menu. When it arrived and we asked about the rice, we were told it wasn't a thing. Appears staff. Eeds better training. Food 4 stars, service 2 stars, so 3 star review.

Recently, it seems that the price has become more expensive, but fortunately, the taste is still good

I really think this place is severely underrated. I am born and raised in San Diego, with extended family from Rosarito. My young adult years were spent eating tacos & drinking margaritas from streetside vendors in TJ. I am a salsa aficionado, and love Jamaica. So, getting the fish taco combo with a "hibiscus" drink was like being home in Northern California. Everything was delicious. The salsa was exactly what I expect from a classic-style Mexican restaurant. The service was great, the place was beautiful, and the music felt like home. I had mixed feelings about how few were there during a regular dinner period because it was great to get seated quickly, but a real bummer to not see more people enjoyed their great food. My kids were fairly happy, and I was very pleased. Too bad they don't have a location down in LA where I now live, since it would make a killing.

Food was absolutely delicious! Service was top notch, we had a beautiful time and the restaurant was lively and decorated for the holidays. It was a busy Saturday night, but we weren't rushed and allowed to stat and chat. Enchiladas Oaxaqueñas were delicious and the mole was the best I've ever tried. Quesabirria were also very delicious. Definitely going back!

Super cute place, good food and great drinks. Everyone is very friendly. This is my go to for a quick lunch & cute drinks.

We came here for my sisters bachelorette party dinner. Great service, food, and atmosphere!! Definitely will be returning.

El Gallo Negro is one of my favorite happy hour spots in Windsor. I usually only come with coworkers after work for happy hour and seating is always quick, prices are fairly reasonable and service is always great. Since my first time visiting I've stuck to the same order of Chicken Avocado Salad (extra avocado). The chicken is always cooked to perfection and the dressing is so flavorful! I've tried most of the apps as well and they are all solid picks. The cocktails are usually on the stronger side in my opinion but that has never been a complaint for me or anyone on my team. 10/10 for happy hour or after work cocktails.

It was a cold day after pickleball so we asked to sit at the bar. It was around 5 PM and not crowded. That changed quickly. We had the ceviche, guacamole, salsa, and chips. The food came out so fast. Everything was fresh and so tasty. The presentation was beautiful. I had never heard of watermelon radishes. I would rather eat those than the chips. So good. The food was perfectly salted and not too much heat. We were watching the bartender. He is an artist. The drink presentations were spectacular. We had the skinny margaritas and the lime juice was so fresh. We tasted a high end tequila anejo and requested a soda water back and they made sure it was a mini bottle of Pellegrino. That's a class act. The wait staff was attentive and kind.

The chicken mole enchiladas were so tasty. by far the best mole I've ever had. they had a lot of chicken (mostly white meat) and the perfect amount of sprinkled queso fresco. I was not expecting the patio feel and tranquility in this shopping center. the fountain made it feel like home. Staff was so attentive. mind you it was slow weekday but they were just so nice.

The food is amazing! The ambiance has an outdoor setting that matches Sonoma County's wine country vibe. Service is great! I'm Latina & highly dislike going to Mexican Restaurants that expect high end tourists dollars and get crummy service, but not El Gallo the host, the waitresses, the buser, to the cooks all acknowledge you the moment you walk in through their door. They're prompt with continued service while dining in, clean atmosphere, light Latino background music, and amazing drinks to go with your delicious food! I love their mole sauce you can tell it's homemade

This place always has good food! We had a last minute get together with 8 friends and they were able to seat us right away at one of there big tables! Our server was friendly and got our drinks out to us right away! I do have to say the salsa they bring out with the chips is pretty spicy so those who aren't into that type of thing, be warned! The food was amazing, but I think what really won my group over was the variety of different margaritas, we all had different ones and we all liked the ones we got!

Came here to get a carne asada burrito ended up getting 2 and went home ate half of it because we was starving but it was awful, maybe because of the time it was close to closing but I know one thing is we won't be coming here anymore, there was no taste to it also it was runny and fell apart. With hardly any meat. We ended up giving it to the dog. Spent $50 bucks on something I could have mustered up myself actually there was a can of beef stew we should have ate instead. Also the drink was very thin and poorly made.

Treated the construction crew to takeout and it was a hit. Everyone's order came out right and it tastes delicious. Ordering was easy and fast. Thanks El Gallo Negro for a great lunch on the job.

Service has gone down hill quickly. I called to place an order and was forgotten about on the phone; drove to the restaurant drive thru window, placed my order and was still on hold( 15 min in total). This was at 2 pm. Establishment was empty. Disappointed to say the least; see my check in history; I have been here a lot but the last two experiences here have been a huge disappointment. I was here a few months ago, I sat at the bar and waited for more than 15 minutes and was never acknowledged by the staff so I left to grab dinner elsewhere. I believe everyone has an off day so I decided to give another chance and today's experience did not help. I used to love coming in once a week but can't overlook bad service.

This is my "go to" place for Mexican food. I live right down Old Redwood Highway from this place and usually get things to go. In fact, I will make it a point to not order from home. I always go straight to the bar and order from there. While waiting, I'll have a couple of drinks. I could not recommend El Gallo Negro more highly!!

Food was good! I had the chile relleno and would definitely recommend it. Portion was okay. If you're hungry go for a burrito or chimichanga. My mother had the chimichanga and it was huge! Ambiance was nice. Service could be a little better. I felt that the waiter was impatient with us as my mother was a little slow at deciding what she wanted. He kind of kept pressuring us to order.

This is fair/good Mexican food. It is one of the better options for Windsor. I would recommend their takeout and their bar.

Mole negro oaxaqueño is the bomb! As well as the barbacoa and basil mint lemonade. The patio is spacious ad our dog was greeted with ice water in the dog bowl.

Just found our new spot! Moved back this week and we' were asked to meet family here and oh my god it was amazing. I felt like I was in Mexico with the vibe inside. The place was packed but we were still seated quickly. Food was absolutely delicious and the jalapeño margaritas were perfect. Friday night hang out next week!!

Good food and good atmosphere we sat at the bar margaritas were great. I highly recommend.

This Mexican restaurant is on Old Redwood Hwy as you go south out of Windsor. It isn't fancy but is comfortable and has an enclosed patio. The shrimp burrito has rice, black beans, sour cream, and shrimp with a hint of chipotle. The flavor was very good. I enjoyed it very much. My companion had the chicken nachos. They looked very good and came with guacamole. They were a little slow in bringing us water and taking our orders.

Good service very friendly employees especially Pedro if you get him you're lucky. Food was great overall a 10/10 experience i recommend

Best Oaxacan Mexican Food in Sonoma County! Extremely friendly staff with quick service and food. The music is jamming! All kinds of culinary craftsmanship all around with a nice patio. A live edge bar and any kind of Tequila/Mezcal you could ever want.

Went here after reading reviews. The chips and salsa are the best. 5 stars. We had a pastor super burrito. It was huge. Took some home. Also a chimcunga with carnitis. Also good. Service a little slow but friendly staff. A solid Mexican restaurant. We also had a couple Modelo Especial beers.

Went in on a busy night and was well taken care of. The food was delicious too. We really enjoyed this place.

A few years ago I would have given this place three and a half stars. They definitely have a different setup. While the building is old they have done a lot to spruce it up. I've always been a fan of their food especially the steak tacos. A fun effect of the pandemic we are now able to get margaritas to go, so that's cool. They have tasty fresh ingredients. It is not the most inexpensive place you can go but it is consistently delicious.

Holy hot tamale! This place hit it out of the park. Service is 10/10. Ask for Alama. She was incredible. Kept our complimentary chips and salsa full. Had multiple food and drink recommendations on the tip of her tongue. Incredible. Let me get to the food. We had the fish tacos 8/10, Mole burrito 100/10, another meat burrito 7/10, and the carnitas enchiladas 1000/10. This place doesn't slip. Did I mention the warm chips and authentic chihuahuan salsa? YUM. Their margaritas are known to be the best in Sonoma county. As someone who has had their fair share of Sonoma margaritas, I can't argue with this local conception. Finally, the vibes were good. If it's cold, I recommend sitting inside near the bar. Their service, again Alma is awesome, makes this place tick. I won't just be back, I may be a regular from here on out. This place ROCKS!

Went thru the drive thru, asked if she heard both cheese and chicken in the quesadilla because they've just given me chicken before, and I was told, "Yes ma'am that is what a quesadilla is...", in a really rude condescending tone. I ordered a $5 bottle of coke which I did not get. Her name was Karen. What a coincidence. Not.