Gallo Blanco

Mexican restaurant · Roosevelt

Gallo Blanco

Mexican restaurant · Roosevelt

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928 E Pierce St, Phoenix, AZ 85006

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Fresh Mexican fare & imaginative cocktails w/ patio seating  

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928 E Pierce St, Phoenix, AZ 85006 Get directions

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+1 602 327 0880
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Phoenix’s Best Mexican Restaurants | Eater Phoenix

"Gallo Blanco, Mexican slang for “white guy,” is an apt name for both chef Doug Robson, who grew up near Mexico City, and his Mexican-influenced restaurant, housed in a light-filled, ’20s-era building in the Garfield neighborhood. Robson is justifiably famous for his chunky guacamole, brightened with orange segments, and top-quality tacos (including standout, seasonally changing fish tacos), and tortas — most notably the Naco, layered with carne asada, avocado and fried eggs. But he also turns out preternaturally rich-tasting flapjacks and puts a Mexican spin on Southern shrimp and grits." - McConnell Quinn

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Gallo Blanco - Review - Garfield - Phoenix - The Infatuation

"When we're entertaining out-of-towners, they’ll often say things like “we've got an appetite as big as the Grand Canyon.” That’s when we know to take them to Gallo Blanco for big plates of eggy chilaquiles and elote. The Garfield spot brings the heat with tacos and burritos, shareable sides, spicy ceviches, grilled tortas, and enchiladas drenched in red and green sauce. Save room for the sugar-dusted churros and tres leches—and, yes, just like the Grand Canyon, these desserts are something everyone should experience at least once." - Lauren Topor

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The 23 Best Restaurants In Phoenix 2024

"When we're entertaining out-of-towners, they’ll often say things like “we've got an appetite as big as the Grand Canyon.” That’s when we know to take them to Gallo Blanco for big plates of eggy chilaquiles and elote. The Garfield spot brings the heat with tacos and burritos, shareable sides, spicy ceviches, grilled tortas, and enchiladas drenched in red and green sauce. Save room for the sugar-dusted churros and tres leches—and, yes, just like the Grand Canyon, these desserts are something everyone should experience at least once. " - lauren topor

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Phoenix’s 18 Most Iconic Dishes

"Doug Robson may have Scottish ancestry, but he grew up in Mexico, and he makes what is arguably the best guacamole in town. Made to order and mashed to the creamy-but-still-chunky stage, it’s embellished with charred tomatoes and orange segments, which add smoky sweetness and a touch of acidity, then sprinkled with cotija cheese. Scooped onto hot, crispy, house-made chips, and jazzed up with tangy tomatillo or fiery chile de arbol salsa (the latter made with charred tomatoes and sesame seeds), it’s the kind of addictive starter that could ruin the rest of a meal. Guacamole-lovers can also find a more straightforward (but equally delicious) guacamole at sister restaurant Otro Cafe, where the mixture includes tomatillo, serrano chile, red onion and cilantro." - Nikki Buchanan, Chris Malloy

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The 10 Best Burritos in Phoenix - Eater Phoenix

"Doug Robson is yet another burrito minimalist, choosing to center the meat filling without any distraction. His barbacoa begins with four beef cuts — chuck, rib tips, cachete, and suadero — all seasoned, wrapped in a banana leaf, and slow-cooked for five hours. The beef blend and method yield an intense barbacoa adorned by nothing but its flour tortilla robe. Still, a red salsa with sesame seeds and a hard chile de arbol heat makes a welcome addition." - Chris Malloy

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Gamble Johnson

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This place was awesome. The service was great. The staff knows and understands both the drink menu and the food menu and what travelers or visitors would like. My wife said their street corn (elote) was one of the best, if not the best, she'd had. The burrito I had was so flavorful and savory. The appetizer chips and this cheesy bean dip awwww man we ate one and bought another one to go just for a late night snack, even reheating it was great! We had cocktails and their local IPAs to drink, and they spot on. Anyone that comes to Phoenix, should make sure they hit this spot up. Definitely make sure you eat here, oh, and the dessert tres leche cake just melts your mouth!

Pearl Marshall

Google
The chips and guacamole was the best quac I've tried. The flapjack/pancake was thick and fluffy and sweet. I also ordered chicken flautas.. they were okay. My son had a bean and cheese burritos with their fried potatoes. He said their beans are really good.

Hannah Cho (HelloHannahCho)

Google
2nd time I’ve been here, 2 years later, same friends! Whenever my bestie comes into town, we make it to Welcome Diner, which is one of her fav Phoenix places. Twice now, we end up here at Gallo Blanco since it’s right across the street. They seem to have a fun, fancy twist on some of their dishes. I’m sorry if I sound like a novice, it seems like they have a fan following, so I’m not sure they’re exact concept. Both experiences, I’ve enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and especially the service. The people here are always really nice! The portions are a great size! This time, I tried for the first time in my life, a torta! Game changer! I’m obsessed now, and now I’ll be ordering tortas every chance I get! My one and only not so positive feedback is how hot it is inside, when the phoenix heat is at its highest. Plan to be a little toasty if you come in the summer. Otherwise, it’s a great restaurant!

Erin H

Google
We were looking for a Mexican-food brunch before leaving Arizona and Gallo Blanco was a delicious choice. Previous reviews were correct - the flapjack was delicious! The huevos rancheros were delicious and the vegetable hash looked great. We took a chance and ordered a side of fresh fruit (you never know what you're going to get) and the fruit was fresh and flavorful (not true many places).

April Estrada

Google
My boyfriend took me here for our valentines dinner on 02/15. My first time there but his grandpa has taken him here before multiple times. I absolutely loved it! I felt so welcomed the minute i walked in. From taking our order for food and drinks, everyone was so nice and attentive. We had the envuelto, enchiladas and if i remember correctly, my boyfriend had the Puerco Colorado. Truly, all so delicious. Drinks were 10/10 too! My boyfriend and I even got to chatting for too long and overstayed 10PM, but they were so kind enough to let us enjoy the night while they closed up. The inside art and layout is so cute and lighting is just perfect. Safe to say, i loved it and could not be more happier!

Charles Hodges

Google
Wow—what a great first visit! From the moment I walked in, the vibe was warm and welcoming. Evelyn and Holly were absolutely wonderful—so kind, patient, and super helpful. I also loved seeing how Holly kept things running smoothly while bringing great energy to the team. After a long 11-hour workday, I was craving breakfast for dinner, and let me tell you, they did not disappoint! The flapjacks were soft, fluffy, and melted in my mouth, with that perfect touch of maple sweetness. The breakfast burrito? Perfectly grilled, with scrambled eggs that were cooked just right and packed with flavor. The location is super convenient in downtown Phoenix, though parking fills up fast—so plan accordingly! Overall, the food, service, and atmosphere were all five-star worthy. I’ll definitely be back! Huge shoutout to Holly and Evelyn for making my first visit such a great one.

Ghost Roofing Az

Google
The purple tortillas were amazing! The beans and rice were so flavorful never had rice with mushrooms and squash and it was so good! The presentation was 10/10 very colorful plates

Janine S

Google
I ordered the shrimp burrito recommended by my waitress, who was a sweetheart! Absolutely delicious with the perfect amount of spice . Excellent chunky guacamole !
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Mary S.

Yelp
Gallo and their sister place Otro are my favorite non traditional Mexican food restaurants in town. Now that Barrio and Madigral are both closed it might be bumped up to the only ones left I will eat at now out of the Tex Mex quick food category. Yes, there is a difference. The carne asada tortas here are the best I have had. Great guacamole too. And strange enough at Otro Cafe I was told to try their pancakes. I finally did and they are amazing. Not that I usually eat them but yeah they are pretty good. Relative secret recipe I guess.
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Nic F.

Yelp
We took the family here on a Saturday afternoon, between lunch and dinner. The restaurant had some people in it but plenty of seating open inside and outside. We were seated quickly. Before I get any further, I was hesitant at first to come here as I was unsure of it being kid friendly. YES! It is kid friendly. They have a kids menu and crayons at the table. After being seated, it took a moment for our server to come by and take our order. This was surprising as the dining room wasn't particularly busy. Once we ordered what we wanted the food did come quite quickly. Our server brought chips and salsa out prior to our entree's and the salsa was great! One was on the spicier side, but luckily our family likes hot stuff. The flavor was magnificent and not just spice-heavy. I ordered the Chilaquiles and they where the best restaurant chilaquiles I have ever had. Now if you know you know why I had to specify restaurant chilaquiles. Thats because traditionally they are better at home. The kids ordered a flapjack, and not to anyone surprise did not finish because it was too big for them. Needless to say, I had to finish it like the dad I am. It was fluffy and the batter was a little sweet! So I may be tempted to order one for myself next time. We all enjoyed the food. The House Horchata was great! The service like I said was okay. Unfortunately, that appears to be a theme here. I would come back, we want to try happy hour!
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Elaine R.

Yelp
I found my new taco spot! Gallo Blanco is the sister restaurant to Otro Cafe, so if you've been there and you like them, you're going to enjoy Gallo Blanco and vice versa. Their food and drinks were really really good! I had: Flaca Marg Carne Asada Barbacoa Puerco Colorado tacos I recommend all of the above, as I'll be going back very soon to order that and more!
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Jaquay R.

Yelp
My sister and I checked this place out after inquiring about it being a sister restaurant to Otro Cafe. Similar vibe, but a little different. The service was great. Our waitress was really cool in helping us get to know the menu. The food and margarita were delicious. Ordering of the happy hour menu was a great choice. I ordered one of the margaritas, 2 pork belly tacos (my favorite), 1 fish taco, and 1 barbacoa taco. All were delicious. I had never had a blue corn tortilla shell before. When the plate was placed in front of me, for some reason looking at the shells I expected them to be crispy, but the texture was that of a white or yellow corn tortilla shell. I liked it. Looking forward to my next visit.
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Jessica M.

Yelp
One of my favorite Mexican places in the valley to take friends and family! Gallo Blanco is underrated. Their homemade chips and guacamole are fantastic-- the chips are thick and flavorful and the guac and salsas are so fresh! One of my favorite things to share is the taco plate. It comes on a sizzling platter with choice of 2 meats, 6 blue corn tortillas and some accompaniments. This is usually enough for 3 people. My recent favorites have been the beer battered crispy fish, grilled shrimp and barbacoa. Their drinks are also super good-- I've had a classic margarita, mezcal margarita, michelada, sangria and coffee drinks. All were great! I enjoy eating both inside and outside; they have two patios. Service is always warm, friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend Gallo Blanco! In fact, my mother in law said it's her favorite restaurant. EVER. And she's traveled a lot!
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Jennifer O.

Yelp
I need to update my review for Gallo Blanco. I've been back many times and the food is very good. Their happy hour special on tacos is legit! They have very tasty hot sauces and their posole isn't bad either. They have seriously tasty desserts and I've definitely gone in just to have their tres leches.
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Miley D.

Yelp
This place was SO SO good. I went on a Tuesday night after work. We had a rez but it wasn't too packed. We were seated immediately. There were ample free parking along the street near the restaurant. The chips were incredible - you can tell they are home made and made very well! The green and red salsa complimented the chips well. We ordered the guacamole and it was made with hints of orange - which was amazing!! I ordered the horchata because I always need to have horchata at Mexican restaurants! It was thick and cinnamon-y and good! It could have been chilled a little more before serving. I ordered three tacos - two carne asada and 1 pork belly. All of them were delicious. Good portion of protein/meat in them. I ate them faster than I could take a photo (bummer)! My friends ordered the Pozole vegetarian and they said it was delicious. They said they would order it again! We had a great time!
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Lilian K.

Yelp
I went here yesterday for my friends birthday brunch The seating was very nice we sat outside The service was ok I ordered the hash veggie which is two eggs your style and seasonal veggies and some sauce and pico on top The eggs I asked for scrambled I got an omelette for some reason and the taste was so bland and I can taste the oil it was bad My Paloma was literally water and juice barley had any alcohol I asked our server for a straw he didn't provide it Also he was pouring water in my cup and the cup was dirty as he pours the water and he saw that and continued until I said it's dirt it had bugs in it Paid 30$ I know it's cheap but I'm not going back unfortunately
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Denise M.

Yelp
Yes yes yes! There is so much to love about Gallo Blanco! I live contemporary art, and this place is like a really great art gallery. There is something great you see and appreciate on every wall. The food is fantastic. I had never heard of a campechano burrito, but am sooo glad I in know now. It is delicious! We also had the family style tacos, which was the perfect size for us. The prices are reasonable for the quality. Gallo Blanco will be at the top of my list from now on!
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Jennifer F.

Yelp
Great food! Service is a bit slow but the place is super cute. I had the tamale breakfast they only make on the weekends. Sooooo good! My daughter had the vegetarian pozole and it was phenomenal. Prices are good. Chips, salsas, and guac were also good. We'll be back to try dinner sometime!
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Zola T.

Yelp
What a hidden gem of Phoenix. Cute place with very friendly staff. The food is innovative I've never had a Mexican twist of shrimp and grits but I loved it. Must try
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Jared F.

Yelp
What a great lunch experience. Everyone was friendly and the service was amazing. They have options for everyone and every allergy. The ambiance is nice. Noisy but not so bad that you have to yell. I will be back soon.
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Kendra F.

Yelp
This is my first time in Phoenix and we found this place on a reddit thread searching for brunch. The building is unassuming and kind of out of the way, but after breakfast here, I would definitely recommend the detour. The service was a little slow, but the food absolutely made up for it. The guac was good, and the salsas were absolutely phenomenal. I had the breakfast burrito, and it was maybe one of the best I've ever had. I also had the bloody Mary, which was great other than the fact that I didn't get any snacks with it like a pickle or olive (my usual reason for ordering a bloody Mary). Everything was so delicious I'm definitely going to be back next time I'm in town.
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Sydney N.

Yelp
Delicious pork belly tacos! Absolutely mindblowing. 2 tacos filled me up. A little noise around noon on a Tuesday, but wasn't a huge issue. Staff was attentive for taking our orders and refilling waters. Ate it all before taking a picture!
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Lea C.

Yelp
We really enjoyed our visit tonight. We wanted dinner early for a variety of reasons and Gallo did not disappoint. The happy hour margaritas are the bomb, so don't miss out on those. I opted for 2 tacos (al pastor and the colorado) and hubs had an Al pastor burrito. We split an elote as well. He said 'this is among the best burritos I have ever eaten' so that is saying something. We just sat at the bar, bartender was super friendly and attentive. The lady next to us ordered the Pozole and it looked so good we ordered one to go for our lunch tomorrow. Happy hour margs are just $5. Don't miss it. Edit- OMG the Pozole!!! It was fabulous for lunch the next day. Huge serving- hubs and I couldn't eat the entire thing. They sent all the toppings and tortillas in separate containers so was super simple to heat, add the toppings and we had an amazing lunch.
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Desiree D.

Yelp
It's been a few years since I was last here so I was excited to go back and it did not disappoint. We were lucky to grab a table in the bar area without a reservation because it was busy. Service was great. Our server was attentive and quick. The chips, salsas and guacamole were as great as I remembered. The green salsa is to die for. So so good. The pozole hit the spot on a cold rainy day and the quesadilla was so flavorful and delicious. I remembered why I'd always loved this restaurant all over again. I will definitely be back.
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Lisa T.

Yelp
Just move to the neighborhood and so excited to find this great Gem. Such a fun and cool place, with a nice patio and misters. Our server Holly was super nice and had great recommendations. We had the chilaquiles with barbacoa and it was delicious, also had the flatjacks Cajete and they were amazing. Love that everything is from scratch and fresh. The juices for the drinks are made in house so it made my Apple (can't remember the name) cocktail super delicious. Can't wait to go back!
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Brittany N.

Yelp
This place has been on my list for such a long time and I finally made it like 2 weeks ago (then have been 3 more times since then). My coworker and I do a lunch of lunch meetings here. We love it. The guacamole is so good and love the fresh made chips. Somehow they were even good left over at my house which I feel like is rare. As well, I've had the chilaquiles, a few street tacos, banh mi, and most of their desserts. My friend always gets the flautas (and I always help eat them). The banh mi and chilaquiles were great. The street tacos for me have been a little bit of a miss so far. They're good but other things on the menu are better in my opinion. The churros and tres leches though... wow. I always end up with 2 desserts and one is always churros. The line tart was also good but just prefer the other two. Overall, I love this place a lot and have been back pretty often. Peak times get super crowded and the service is very hit or miss. I've had really good experiences and pretty bad ones on that front. But overall, I can deal with the service for a great meal.
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Nooshi B.

Yelp
Great, relaxing vibe upon walking into Gallo Blanco on a Saturday evening. My group of 4 was promptly seated without a reservation and we had a great time overall. Service was good and attentive. We ordered the following: guacamole, Inca salad, Asada taco, Al pastor taco, fries, vegetable posole and lime tart. The Inca Salad is super fresh and it was dressed perfectly; we all loved this! My friends loved their veggie posole and we also really enjoyed the fries! My Asada taco was good, but nothing too memorable. My torta was also good with the bread being the best part. I also highly recommend the Lime Tart- it was amazing!!! Kudos to the pasty chef for that.
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Chris V.

Yelp
Bar area wasn't busy. Service was slow. Luckily there was chips and salsa to prevent the hangry feeling from surfacing. Food and roasted spicy salsas were delicious.
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Laura C.

Yelp
1.6.24: I haven't been to Gallo in a few YEARS & was excited to be back. Their menu is so varied/rich & food has always been consistently delish. It was a Saturday night & they were busy. Our waitress was seriously lacking - we had questions and she flat out did not have answers! When I asked what the "fish of the day" was, she replied "Yes." Then I pressed on, "No, I mean what KIND of fish are you serving tonight? Like b/c every night there's a different one?" She just looked blank. I said, "Is it halibut?" I don't know why b/c that's what I was hoping?! She said "Yes." So I said "OK I'll have that. Does it come with vegetables or rice or ?" She said "Sure." My family members ordered their regular dishes - they've been there more recently & knew what they wanted: Huevos Rancheros and Cortado Dos Salad (both vegetarian). Two minutes later, our server came back: "We don't have halibut tonight. It's another one." Waited a beat. No more information. "What is it then?" I asked. "It's a white fish," she said. "Like tilapia or ?" I pressed on. "No I think it's called rockfish," she said. "OK great I guess I'll get that," I answered. The whole scene was actually comical, like we were being pranked or something. Here's the thing: waiting tables is hard af! I've done it. If I didn't know something, I just admitted it & then went & asked another server or my manager. I would even introduce myself to my tables: "Good evening. I'm totally new here & will do my best. What can I get you?" Prepare people for the fact that you are learning. As soon as people hear that, they tend to be super kind b/c everyone's been new at a job before. Finally, I was a horrible server! b/c it was too much to keep track of. I moved over to banquets where everyone eats the same thing for the most part, so no keeping track of a variety of food and beverage orders. I loved it b/c I didn't have to choreograph orders, it was labor intensive and I got to eat like a queen, Anyway! My fish came with a side of something that was swimming in a very dark sauce, like mole. The side turned out to be mostly yucca & potatoes, so starchy. I really wanted a healthy serving of green vegetables and ended up ordering another salad. Our server could have suggested that I order a side of steamed vegetables or a side salad, if she had been given training So yeah while the food was good, the service was seriously lacking. Please have your servers shadow someone else and ask questions of their peers when they don't know what's being served. There's no reason to put people out on the floor if they're not ready. And the truth is not everyone's cut out to do this kind of job. Thanks GB!
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Rashi D.

Yelp
Tried a new restaurant in Phoenix and will definitely be coming back! Got 4 tacos and a burrito and the total was close to $45 - amazing prices and food!! I would highly recommend trying the pork belly taco, my favorite of the night. The burrito was super filling but didn't have a lot of diversity in flavors. Atmosphere was so fun and they have a live band that plays around 9:30pm!
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Mary M.

Yelp
Best Mexican breakfast in Phoenix! The chorizo biscuits in gravy are a must-order. The biscuits were fresh and fluffy the creamy chorizo sauce was the best I've ever had. Carne Asada Chilaquila - full of flavor and the meat was juicy! We will be back to check out more!

Isaac R.

Yelp
The biscuits and gravy here are utterly disgusting. I know that's not the specialty of such a restaurant but it's absolutely nuts to serve something that revolting for any reason. The hostess was sullen and sulked around the restaurant. Our server struggled to put together our orders and seemed generally inexperienced. The bartender was rude about serving 2 aperol spritz to a group of legal age adults. We had to approach our server to get our check after waiting an absurd amount of time and upon request to split our check she ignored us. I usually love this restaurant but the aura this time around was very uncomfortable and stifling. I'll have to think about coming back here :/
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Rick G.

Yelp
Thanks to Chef/Owner Doug Robson and his formidable talents giving us the opportunity to enjoy his creations in Downtown Phoenix. This somewhat non-descript, yet at once charming setting for casual, tasty and unique Robson delicacies is comforting and relaxing as well as not with an 'in your face' atmospheric interference that distracts from your eats 'cause once delighting in Blanco's offerings, you by all means do not want outside meddling - you'll want to focus on the art, the culinary art. As you watch servers pass you by, it kind of creates a taste bud consternation as to what you are going to finally order when the moment arrives. Doug, why do you make it so tuff? Our last visit to the White Rooster recently was driven by our desire to try it for breakfast or brunch. We were not unhappy - actually we were ecstatic with the results! Our brunch would obviously start with a couple of La Flaca Margaritas, scrumptious and a perfect simple Mimosa. How can you not go without guacamole with breakfast, no such thing... very well-prepared house guac - excellent! My wife, being a life-long biscuits and gravy fan, opted for the Biscuits and Chorizo Gravy. The schreiner's chorizo gravy was perfectly blended with oozing deliciousness, and the home-made biscuits along with perfectly cooked eggs were simply incredible. I went for some traditional fare, with a superb plateful of Huevos Rancheros with quesadillas, corn tortillas, an asadero cheese (which was fab), perfectly cooked eggs and I chose the ranchero salsa, zowie! Now honestly, no matter what you want to call his style of cooking. Whether Southwestern, Mexican, Oaxacan or whatever, this stuff is good, no great! How can anyone take something so relatively simple, yet make it into a culinary and palate enthralling work of art? I don't know, but Gallo Blanco does it. Kudos to Robson, the cooks, servers and everyone on staff who make this happen for us. See you soon!
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Jennifer B.

Yelp
Quick service great food. Was in town for a conference and happened to find this location. It hit the spot with great tacos. Really liked the hot sauce, options and guacamole.
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Angie B.

Yelp
This place is overall one of my favorites, so I show up about once a week with 1-3 friends. It's an old historic market and warehouse building repurposed as a sit down casual but elegant, i.e. not pretentious, locally owned restaurant that isn't a chain. All the servers are wonderful. We love them all, but especially Lindsay because we've known her the longest and she's such a gem. The cooks are amazing and attentive. Just give it some thought, and let the server know what to tell them, i.e. know how you want something cooked if you have specifics. Ask for recommendations to suit your tastes, and you won't have any problems, only a uniquely friendly and delicious dining experience! Note: Prices are decent, but go at happy hour for the specials that can't be outdone anywhere else in the area.
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Stephanie D.

Yelp
The food was outstanding. I got the "sampler" and they leveled up my pancake to caramel banana for a modest up charge. My husband ordered the "huevos rancheros". The service was outstanding and very accommodating. The service person ensured everything was to our liking and we received frequent refills on our coffee in a timely manner. The dining area was cozy with a warm eclectic feel. Worth the 15 minute walk from the hotel.

Ana R.

Yelp
We brought some out of town visitors to Gallo Blanco yesterday evening raving about the food but unfortunately we were not able to eat there due to poor service. We were not greeted, the staff seemed too consumed with inserting their credit card tips then to even acknowledge us. We stood there for 5 minutes as four of the servers were behind the counter ignoring us. Once finally sat at our table the server never came so we got up and left. I have never experienced such disregard from a restaurant before let alone Gallo. It was only 7pm and not packed/busy as I have seen it before.
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Felix V.

Yelp
This place is authentic! Wow! Absolutely delicious! I ordered the huevos rancheros, a guacamole and salsa platter, and my wife had the vegetarian posole. 10/10 on all the food. The salsas were fantastic!!
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Tahsin H.

Yelp
Soooo good! A great spot for a casual yet put together meal. I highly recommend getting the elote and taco platters, especially the barbacoa. The churros were a great sweet treat for after the meals. Service was great, they were able to accommodate seating with our dog and also unseasoned chicken for her

Hans M.

Yelp
Outstanding food and service. Tucked away in a little neighborhood sits a great dining gem.

Bill G.

Yelp
Tried to eat here the other night. Online hours on Apple Maps says it closes at 10 but we arrived at 9 on Monday. and the kitchen had just closed. We have enjoyed the food before but their hours need to be updated. Hostess did not have any recommendations for food nearby and said owner was aware of the inconvenience of the misinformation online.

Laila B.

Yelp
I have nothing but amazing things to say about this place! This is the spot I have started taking my friends and family to for the environment and especially the food. Big shoutout to chef Carlos Diaz and the team, truly an amazing experience every single time! Highly recommend getting the guacamole to start!!
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Karis L.

Yelp
A SUPERBOWL APPRECIATION PARTY for members and invited guest. Whoo hoo thanks for thinking of me guys. The Dj was playing great music!!! A great event!!! RESEMBLES A DAY PARTY with a Vegas vibe. The end of my Football funtivities...SADLY!!! Located in the heart of a popping diverse community, Roosevelt Row is known for its fun atmosphere, hip and vibrant lifestyles of all ages and cultures. Sarah Taylor who works with Cuervo was here serving up Tequila drinks. She's amazing!!! I poured a dab in my coffee to give my coffee a kick. JUST A DAB TO TASTE THE LIFE of the party!!! Jk Claudia the Pixter Princess was awesome!!! She not only went over and beyond to put a smile on my face but she even made a special trip to her vehicle to get a football for me, for my photo, after discussing Football Season coming to an end. You rock!!! Kacy...with the great looks, and awesome personality recommend my awesome pancake and he also made me feel welcomed as most guests were with others. I often travel to events alone(no time for iffy humans in my life) feeling my own vibes so meeting someone like Kacy helped me break the ice meeting others. The entire staff were so sweet and very catering honestly!!! Carlos the chef was a GREAT impact on my sticking around as his food was ... that darn pancake and salsa was worth the drive in itself... sheesh the best salsa ever tasted in my opinion ! Stop on by and say "hi" to these guys and take time to give a special shout out to Carlos, the Chef. There's free parking on the street surrounding the restaurant. There's also outdoor seating. Cute location hidden in a lovely neighborhood
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Amanda J.

Yelp
Great happy hours deals! Had the spicy margarita that was great, started with Elote - delicious! My first torta - we had the La bombs torta and the pork belly torta recommended by the server. Both were great! My first torta ever :)
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Stacy O.

Yelp
A friend recommended Gallo Blanco when she learned we were visiting Phoenix and assured me it should be a priority. She ate here twice during a four-day conference several years ago and still regrets not coming back at least a third time. We came in around dinner time on a weeknight and were seated right away. I love the ambiance - colorful walls and art, lots of interesting things to look at. Upscale casual. I started with a margarita and knew right away we were in for a tasty evening. The drink was well made with fresh lime juice and good tequila. For dinner, I ordered a barbacoa taco and a carne asada burrito. After eating the taco, I regretted not eating only the barbacoa in everything all night. It was smoky and tender and had the right amount of sauce on it. The burrito was also good but it couldn't compare to the taco. We had a little time to squander at the end of dinner, so despite being stuffed, we ordered churros and coffee. The churros came with three dipping sauces -- chocolate, caramel and what appeared to be a sweetened condensed milk. The churros were crisp and fresh; we mostly ignored the dipping sauces. Service was excellent. Our server was friendly and warm with a good sense of humor. I don't know when we'll we back, but we've recommended this to our family who lives in Phoenix for their next date night.
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Raheem A.

Yelp
Following a two hour drive from Sedona + checking into our Airbnb, my wife and I were in dire need of some food. Thankfully, my wife booked an Airbnb that was in walking distance to a plethora of restaurants & bars. A quick Yelp search, we found Gallo Blanco-a Mexican restaurant with pretty solid reviews. Upon walking in, I took in the romantic dimly-lit ambiance, along with the beautiful coffee bar. Shortly after, an employee at the front podium ushered us to the outdoor seating + ignited the standing patio heater for us (it was roughly 32 degrees that evening). Our server (unfortunately I did not obtain her name-shame on me!) quickly arrived to provide us with waters and take our orders. Since happy hour was minutes from ending, we ordered four margaritas (the server brought two out at a time-and brought out the other two after we finished the previous ones). Per our server's recommendation, I ordered the what would be super delicious New Mexican Enchiladas (this is a must-have if you're into spicy sauce like I am). Roughly 15 minutes later our food arrived. My wife and I were both thoroughly impressed with our food orders. However, we were not impressed with our margaritas. All four margaritas were delicious, but lacked very little hints of tequila. I understand that happy hour drinks sometimes (keyword) do not possess the same ingredients as the drinks on the traditional menu. However, after have two drinks each, we should have some kind of "buzz." Overall, we were satisfied with our food + experience at Gallo Blanco. If you're looking to enjoy delicious Mexican food in a sexy atmosphere, I highly recommend that you check this place out!

M.Fernanda P.

Yelp
It was my first time stopping by at Gallo blanco! The restaurant is in a neighborhood very close to down town Phx. I enjoyed my visit! We tried the pancakes, chilaquiles and they were both very good. Pancakes were buttery. The chilaquiles were flavorful. Our server was great and she checked on us often! Great service!! The restaurant has music playing, not too loud. Has both indoor and outdoor seating. Coffee bar at the front! I'm excited to stop by for the dinner menu.
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Greg O.

Yelp
Where to begin? Outdoor seating where the copious amounts of flies were more attentive than the wait staff. When we asked for another "fan," the confused wait staff member....looking perplexed... brought us another "fan" that didn't work. She saw it didn't work but just left it at out table anyway. We had to borrow another working fan from a different table. On to the food.... Never had Chilaquiles serves on tostadas. Also, most other places serve chilaquiles with a thicker sauce. Imagine my surprise when I was served eggs, with barbacoa, sitting on tostada shells, swimming in soup. Never been so disappointed in breakfast dish in my life. My wife had the huevos rancheros. She complained of the odd flavor of the tortillas. She said it was reminiscent of masa that was made from hose water. Overall horrible experience.
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Az E.

Yelp
My GAWD! This place is so dirty. Especially the bathrooms! Gas station bathroom are cleaner! Very surprised. Food has gone downhill!
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Kevin K.

Yelp
This is a gem. Spotless and staffed with thoughtful and responsive team members. The food was exceptionally fresh and made thirty thought to health conscious customers. The guacamole is exceptionL and entree portions are generous. Having lunch, there was delightful as it was not crowded and the service was very prompt Prices are very reasonable as well
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Deni G.

Yelp
What a Great Find Gallo Blanco is a nice family owned restaurant near downtown Phoenix. The restaurant is clean with a nice relaxing vibe. We started our meal with an appetizer, chips, guacamole, and 3 different salsas, and itvwas delicious. The guacamole was some of the best I've had in a long time and the chips were hot and crispy. We shared a fewctacos tacos, al pastor and barbacoa and they were excellent; fresh ingredients, moist lean meats that were perfectly seasoned and the best tasting tortillas. Delicious food, great ambiance, friendly staff, and wallet friendly prices. If you're in the area you have to stop in for a bite, you won't be disappointed.
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Kristine M.

Yelp
This place is consistently top notch! I make it a point to stop by whenever I'm in the area - especially if I have stayed downtown for a concert or game the night before because their posole is the best hangover cure. Everything I've had has been awesome! My favs are the carne asada burrito (Sounds basic but try it! Trust me!), the fried chicken torta and the chorizo bean and cheese dip. Oh! And the el dorado cocktail is so good it tastes like those mango suckers covered in chili! The staff is also super great here! Big shout out to Gina who was our server last night. She was great! Oh, if you stop by be sure to check out the bodega across the street! It's super fun!
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Joe T.

Yelp
Gallo Blanco continues to be one of my favorite spots for Mexican food in the valley. They're happy hour which is daily from 3 to 6 PM, has ridiculously delicious margaritas for five dollars and lots of other tasty treats for good prices too. Restaurant itself is very cute, with a very welcoming and friendly staff. The surrounding neighborhood it is in has some other really fun places to check out, including the little gift/plant store across the street such a great place and I will miss it when I return to Seattle.
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Mary N.

Yelp
What a lovely surprise in downtown Phoenix. The happy hour margaritas were fabulous our server so helpful. The food was delicious, the vibe was fantastic. It reminded me of being back home in Mpls, where you are driving down the street and a restaurant reveals itself where you would not expect it. This one was modern and urban and so neighborly. Definitely recommending to all my friends and family! Well done Gallo Blanco! Thank you for the fabulous surprise!
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Emily C.

Yelp
Amazing. We got the guacamole, which hit the spot and then both our dishes were absolutely delicious. The flavors were on point and everything had its own distinctive flavor. The pork belly was a highlight.

R. A.

Yelp
Super cute, out of the way but still close to downtown. The menu was full of things I wanted to try and nothing disappointed. We had the New Mexican combo enchiladas, a couple of vegetables tacos, and the vegetable pozole (as well as some chips and tacos). The prices were fair and the service was so fantastic. Will definitely be back.
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Krystal O.

Yelp
The food and environment here is always top notch. It be never disappoints. Scratch made sauces and salsa - lots of flavor. The staff is always so welcoming and attentive. Way to go! As always, will be back!