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Santa Ana - El Gallo Giro restaurant
6.1

El Gallo Giro

  • Santa Ana
  • $$
  • Sandwiches
  • Quick
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Hearty portions but not always satisfying

El Gallo Giro serves a la cubana torta that attracts excitement, loaded with flavorful, abundant meat. The carnitas taco understandably shines with its juicy tenderness, while the meat torta eases hunger pangs well. Portions are generous, making the value pretty attractive, if not always remarkable in taste.

  • Great Value

    Great meal at a good price, with multiple reviews highlighting value.

  • Okay Quality

    Variably fresh ingredients, sometimes excellent quality, other times noticeably stale.

Top 3 dishes at El Gallo Giro

  1. 1

    La Cubana Tortas 🏆

    La Cubana Tortas dish
  2. 2

    Tortas

    Tortas dish
  3. 3

    Conchas

    Sopes are well-known and largely praised for their size and quality.

    Conchas dish

Vibe: Stuffy environment with cramped conditions

The restaurant’s ambiance struggles with a reputation for being dingy and overcrowded. Diners might feel more squeezed than cozy, which can overshadow the buzz of a lively patronage and an interesting drink selection. It's not the ideal backdrop for a romantic evening or a relaxed gathering.

  • Great Drinks

    Customers love the variety and tastiness of the alcoholic offerings.

  • Okay Buzz

    WOM lacks bite-sized context to explain the neutral Buzz sway.

Perks: Limited parking and outdoor options

Seating for groups isn’t the strong suit here, with limited options that usually result in a wait. There’s parking available, but it's a nightmare to navigate, and outdoor seating leaves much to be desired, feeling cramped and uninspiring, which is unfortunate for a casual meal.

  • Great Speed

  • Okay Cleanliness

  • Bad Outdoor

    Outdoor seating limited and cramped, negatively impacting dining comfort.