El Gallito

Lysi 

on Insider Pages

2 years ago

Better Mexican Most Mexican food in Seattle hasn't gotten out of the 70's Americanization. But no need to despair, there is El Gallito. The have good portions, flavorful sauces and kick a** margaritas. 

Ariel 

on Insider Pages

2 years ago

Good Neighborhood Mexican I like this cozy spot. It's only a few blocks away and you can rely on getting a table on most nights. The platters are filling (I recommend getting 2-item platters instead of 3 - for even the heartiest of appetites). They have standard beer selections (Negra Modelo, Dos Equis) that work well with the food. 

Fay 

on Insider Pages

2 years ago

Real Mexican Food This family owned and operated spot is the real thing. The staff is friendly, the atmosphere is comfortalbe and the food is great! All of the portions are more than ample. The old standards are good: enchiladas, chiles rellenos etc. My daughter loves the carne asasda, having graduated to that from the bean burritos she ate for years. Alwlays a great place to chase away the winter blues with my favorite comfort food. 

schenzel 

on Citysearch

14 years ago

Consistently disappointing – Every time I dine here I wonder why anyone would want to come back. My excuse? My best friend likes it, so I occasionally suffer through it with him. Upon entering, I am always shocked at how dirty and messy it is. Last night for instance, they said, "sit anywhere you like." Every empty table was dirty from previous customers. Fortunately one table had a wet rag on it, so I was able to wipe down the seat and table before sitting down. I also find the lighting harsh and the decor unimpressive. All... read more

sushidaisuki 

on Citysearch

15 years ago

Not worth the trip across town... – YUK! Bland food and child friendly. Need I say more? 

Fay C. 

on Insider Pages

16 years ago

Real Mexican Food This family owned and operated spot is the real thing. The staff is friendly, the atmosphere is comfortalbe and the food is great! All of the portions are more than ample. The old standards are good: enchiladas, chiles rellenos etc. My daughter loves the carne asasda, having graduated to that from the bean burritos she ate for years. Alwlays a great place to chase away the winter blues with my favorite comfort food. 

Fay C. 

on Insider Pages

16 years ago

Real Mexican Food This family owned and operated spot is the real thing. The staff is friendly, the atmosphere is comfortalbe and the food is great! All of the portions are more than ample. The old standards are good: enchiladas, chiles rellenos etc. My daughter loves the carne asasda, having graduated to that from the bean burritos she ate for years. 

thinlissy 

on Citysearch

16 years ago

Best Burrito so far.... – I moved here from California (Los Angeles area) about two months ago. As many other Californians would understand, I went through Mexican food withdraw as I have been trying to find some good Mexican food restaurants in the Seattle area. El Gallito is the second place I have found where the Mexican food, especially the bean and cheese burrito's, tastes pretty much the same as the Mexican food in southern California. Very good! I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for real, good Mexican food... read more

lunen 

on Citysearch

18 years ago

Best I have had so far in Seattle – Having moved recently from California, I have been very disappointed in the Mexican food I have eaten from the "mini-chains" around here. But this place was good, comparable to a tacqueria in the Mission. The chile verde I had was very tender and tasty, and the chicken enchilada that the S.O. had tasted great as well. As for a previous comment about the "presentation" - this is Mexican food we are talking about, right?