Gallego's Mexican Restaurant Menu

4.3
(525+ Reviews)
  • Customer Favorites

    Our most frequently ordered and highly rated selections.
    • 5 Mini Tacos

      Asada, cabeza, pastor, carnitas, buche or pollo asado.
      $11.99
    • California

      Grilled steak, crispy French fries, melted cheese, and creamy guacamole wrapped in a flour tortilla.
      $11.99
    • Quesabirrias (3)

      Incluye consomé 12 oz.
      $12.99
    • Carne Asada Fries

      French fries topped with grilled carne asada, typically includes cheese, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo.
      $13.99
    • Supreme Cali

      Carne asada, french fries, cheese, typically includes guacamole and sour cream wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.
      $12.99
    • Carne Asada

      Grilled beef quesadilla with refried beans, sour cream, and guacamole.
      $13.99
    • Aguas Frescas

      Jamaica, tamarindo, piña, horchata.
      $3.71
    • Can Soda

      Can soda available in cola, diet cola, or lemon-lime flavors.
      $1.86
    • One Mini Taco

      Mini Taco: Choose from asada, cabeza, pastor, carnitas, or pollo asado.
      $2.78
    • Beans or Rice

      Rice and beans in choice of 8 oz, 12 oz, 20 oz, 32 oz sizes.
      $3.99
  • Combinations

    Served with rice & beans.
    • 1. Two Beef Tacos

      Two crispy tacos filled with seasoned beef, typically includes lettuce and cheese.
      $12.99
    • 2. Chile Relleno & Beef Enchilada

      A fire-roasted poblano pepper filled with cheese, paired with a beef enchilada, typically includes a blend of Mexican cheeses and a rich enchilada sauce.
      $12.99
    • 3. Two Cheese Enchiladas

      Two soft corn tortillas filled with cheese, typically includes a topping of red sauce and lettuce.
      $12.99
    • 4. Beef Taco & Beef Burrito

      One crispy beef taco and one beef burrito, typically filled with ground beef and topped with lettuce and cheese.
      $12.99
    • 5. Plate

      Carne asada, pollo asado or al pastor.
      $13.99
    • 6. Chorizo Plate

      Scrambled eggs and chorizo typically served with a side of rice and beans, accompanied by tortillas.
      $12.99
    • 7. Machaca Plate

      Shredded beef mixed with eggs, onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes, typically includes tortillas.
      $12.99
    • 8. Bistec Ranchero

      Steak sautéed with onions, tomatoes, and jalapeños, simmered in a mild ranchero sauce.
      $13.99
    • 9. Beef Taco & Cheese Enchilada

      A beef taco accompanied by a cheese enchilada, where the taco is typically filled with beef and topped with lettuce and cheese, and the enchilada is commonly smothered in a chili sauce and cheese.
      $12.99
    • 10. Carne Asada Burrito

      Carne asada burrito, wrapped in a flour tortilla with pico de gallo, typically includes guacamole and a blend of cheeses.
      $13.99
    • 11. Carnitas Plate

      Slow-roasted pork carnitas accompanied by rice, beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, and lettuce, served with flour or corn tortillas.
      $13.99
    • 12. Two Chiles Rellenos

      Roasted poblano peppers stuffed with cheese, topped with tomato sauce, served with refried beans and Mexican rice.
      $12.99
    • 14. Chile Verde Pork

      Tender pork simmered in a traditional green sauce, typically accompanied by tortillas.
      $13.99
    • 15. Chimichanga

      Beef or chicken.
      $12.99
    • 16. Higado Encebollado

      Sautéed liver with onions, typically served with a savory sauce.
      $13.99
    • 17. Two Sopes

      Beef or chicken.
      $12.99
    • 18. 3 Rolled Tacos

      With sour cream.
      $12.99
    • 19. Milanesa Plate

      Beef or chicken.
      $13.99
    • 20. Birria

      Beef.
      $14.99
    • 21. Fajitas

      Carne asada, pollo asado.
      $15.99
  • Tacos

    • Beef

      Shredded beef in a hard shell taco, typically includes lettuce and cheese.
      $4.75
    • Chicken

      Shredded chicken typically combined with lettuce and cheese, served in a soft or hard taco shell.
      $4.75
    • Carne Asada

      Grilled beef wrapped in a soft tortilla, served with refried beans, sour cream, and guacamole.
      $5.75
    • Carnitas

      Slow-cooked pork served on a corn tortilla, typically includes onions, cilantro, and salsa verde.
      $5.75
    • Pastor

      Marinated pork and pineapple on a corn tortilla, typically garnished with onions and cilantro.
      $5.75
    • Pollo Asado

      Grilled chicken served on a soft corn tortilla, typically includes guacamole, pico de gallo, and cilantro.
      $5.75
    • Cabeza

      Corn tortilla filled with tender beef head meat, typically includes onions and cilantro.
      $5.75
    • Shrimp

      Al mojo de ajo / garlic sauce, empanizado / breaded, a la diabla / or ranchero.
      $6.75
  • Mini Tacos

    • 5 Mini Tacos

      Asada, cabeza, pastor, carnitas, buche or pollo asado.
      $11.99
    • One Mini Taco

      Mini Taco: Choose from asada, cabeza, pastor, carnitas, or pollo asado.
      $2.78
  • Enchiladas

    • 2 Beef

      Two beef enchiladas filled with shredded beef, typically includes onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes, topped with enchilada sauce and cheese.
      $9.99
    • 2 Cheese

      Two enchiladas filled with a blend of cheeses, typically includes a topping of red enchilada sauce and finished with a sprinkle of lettuce and cheese.
      $9.99
    • 2 Chicken

      Two corn tortillas filled with shredded chicken, typically includes enchilada sauce and cheese, garnished with lettuce.
      $9.99
    • 2 Mix

      Two enchiladas filled with your choice of beef & cheese, beef & chicken, or cheese & chicken, served with traditional sides.
      $9.99
  • Burritos

    • Deluxe Beef or Chicken

      Rice, beans, lettuce, cheese & enchilada sauce.
      $10.99
    • Burritos

      Beef, chicken, chorizo, machaca, carne asada, mixed, carnitas, pastor or pollo asado.
      $10.99
    • California

      Grilled steak, crispy French fries, melted cheese, and creamy guacamole wrapped in a flour tortilla.
      $11.99
    • Supreme Cali

      Carne asada, french fries, cheese, typically includes guacamole and sour cream wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.
      $12.99
    • Ranchero

      Steak, jalapeños, onions, tomatoes, and guacamole, wrapped in a flour tortilla.
      $11.49
    • Bean & Cheese

      Refried beans and a blend of cheeses wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.
      $7.50
    • Chile Verde

      Pork.
      $11.99
    • Conga

      Carne asada, rice, and beans typically wrapped in a flour tortilla, a classic combination for this burrito.
      $11.99
    • Cabeza

      Tender beef cheek, accompanied by rice, beans, cilantro, and onions, all wrapped in a soft tortilla.
      $10.99
    • Vegetarian

      Wrapped in a soft tortilla, this burrito is filled with rice, beans, guacamole, lettuce, and pico de gallo, typically accompanied by sour cream and cheese.
      $10.99
    • Shrimp

      Al mojo de ajo / garlic sauce, empanizado / breaded, a la diabla / or ranchero.
      $12.45
    • Chile Relleno

      Stuffed pepper with a tantalizing filling, perfect for those craving the essence of Mexican cuisine.
      $10.99
    • Buche

      Pork stomach, rice, beans, cilantro, and onion, wrapped in a flour tortilla.
      $10.99
    • Texas

      A Texas burrito typically includes shredded or grilled chicken, potatoes, sour cream, and cheese, often accompanied by red sauce or salsa.
      $11.99
    • Hawaiian

      Marinated pork, ham, and pineapple wrapped in a flour tortilla, typically includes cheese.
      $11.99
    • Mar y Tierra

      Cheese, guacamole, sour cream & beans.
      $13.99
    • Ham

      Cheese, eggs & beans.
      $10.99
    • Surf & Turf

      A flour tortilla filled with shrimp and steak, complemented by rice, pico de gallo, guacamole, cheese, and a signature chipotle sauce.
      $13.99
    • Carne Asada & Hot Cheetos

      With guacamole, cream & cheese.
      $13.99
  • Chimichangas

    • Beef Chicken

      Stuffed with seasoned beef and chicken, topped with melted cheese, guacamole, and sour cream.
      $12.99
    • Carne Asada

      Grilled beef wrapped in a crispy tortilla, served with refried beans, sour cream, and guacamole.
      $12.99
    • Al Pastor

      Deep-fried flour tortilla filled with marinated pork, pineapple, and cheese, typically includes beans, rice, and a topping of guacamole and sour cream.
      $12.99
    • Pollo Asado

      Grilled chicken wrapped in a flour tortilla with beans, typically includes guacamole, sour cream, cheese, and pico de gallo, deep-fried to a golden crisp.
      $12.99
  • Salads

    • Chicken

      Grilled chicken served atop a blend of lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and cheese, typically accented with slices of avocado.
      $12.99
    • Pollo Asado or Carne Asada

      Grilled chicken or beef over fresh greens with choice of dressing.
      $12.99
  • Caldos

    • Soup

      Res y pollo.
      $14.99
    • Menudo

      Traditional Mexican tripe (cow's stomach) soup, infused with a harmonious blend of herbs and spices.
      $14.99
    • Birria

      Birria is a traditional Mexican stew made from slow-cooked meat, commonly beef or goat, simmered in a rich and flavorful sauce of chili peppers and spices, typically garnished with onion and cilantro.
      $14.99
    • Consomés

      Chicken, beef, birria or seafood.
      $3.71
  • Rolled Tacos

    • 3 Rolled (Cheese Only)

      Three corn tortillas filled with cheese, rolled and lightly fried, served with a sprinkle of cheese on top.
      $4.99
    • 3 Rolled

      Cheese, guacamole, lettuce & salsa Mexicana.
      $5.99
    • 5 Rolled (Cheese Only)

      Five crispy taquitos filled with cheese, adhering to traditional Mexican preparation methods.
      $6.99
    • 5 Rolled

      Cheese, guacamole, lettuce & salsa Mexicana.
      $7.99
    • 12 Rolled

      Cheese, guacamole, lettuce & salsa Mexicana.
      $13.99
  • Antojitos

    • Quesabirrias (3)

      Incluye consomé 12 oz.
      $12.99
    • Mulita Grande de Asada

      Two grilled corn tortillas enveloping a generous layer of cheese and succulent grilled steak, typically accompanied by onions and cilantro.
      $7.99
    • Huaraches

      Huaraches consist of a large, oval-shaped corn tortilla base, typically topped with refried beans, a selection of meats, lettuce, tomato, crema, and queso fresco.
      $10.99
    • Sopes

      Authentic Mexican corn cakes topped with delectable fillings and garnished with savory ingredients.
      $6.75
    • Pollo Frito Arroz y Frijol

      Fried chicken served with a side of rice and beans, typically includes a mix of seasonings for flavor.
      $12.99
    • One Pound Carne Asada

      Grilled steak typically served with a selection of traditional accompaniments such as onions, cilantro, and a variety of salsas. Tortillas not included.
      $17.99
  • Tortas

    • Beef, Chicken, Chorizo or Ham

      Torta with choice of beef, chicken, chorizo, or ham on freshly baked bread.
      $10.99
    • Machaca

      With eggs, beans & cheese.
      $10.99
    • Carne Asada

      Grilled beef torta with refried beans, sour cream, and guacamole.
      $10.99
    • Carnitas

      Tender, slow-cooked pork on a toasted roll with beans, guacamole, lettuce, and tomato, typically includes mayonnaise and cheese.
      $10.99
    • Milanesa

      Mexican torta filled with breaded steak, typically includes beans, lettuce, tomato, onions, avocado, mayonnaise, and cheese.
      $10.99
    • Pastor

      Marinated pork, typically accompanied by pineapple, is served on a toasted Telera bread with refried beans, mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, avocado, and jalapeño.
      $10.99
    • Gallegos

      Ham, cheese, carne asada & egg.
      $14.45
  • Chips & Fries

    • Carne Asada Chips

      Carne asada chips topped with guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, and a blend of cheeses, served over crunchy tortilla chips.
      $13.99
    • Carne Asada Fries

      French fries topped with grilled carne asada, typically includes cheese, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo.
      $13.99
    • Fries or Chips

      With cheese.
      $7.45
    • Chips

      With cheese & guacamole.
      $8.99
    • Surf & Turf Chips

      Carne asada and shrimp layered over chips, garnished with guacamole, cheese, sour cream, and a hint of pico de gallo.
      $17.99
    • Surf & Turf Fries

      French fries topped with carne asada and shrimp, accompanied by guacamole, sour cream, and a blend of cheeses, often featuring a chipotle-based sauce.
      $17.99
  • Quesadillas

    • Carne Asada

      Grilled beef quesadilla with refried beans, sour cream, and guacamole.
      $13.99
    • Pollo Asado

      Grilled chicken encased in a flour tortilla with melted cheese, often accompanied by guacamole and pico de gallo.
      $13.99
    • Pastor

      Marinated pork and melted cheese encased in a grilled flour tortilla, often accompanied by pineapple, onions, and cilantro.
      $13.99
    • Carnitas

      Slow-cooked pork carnitas nestled in a flour tortilla with melted cheese, typically includes a side of pico de gallo.
      $13.99
    • Chicken

      Shredded chicken combined with a blend of cheeses, encased in a lightly grilled flour tortilla.
      $13.99
    • Ham

      Cheese, eggs & beans.
      $13.99
    • Cheese

      A flour tortilla filled with a blend of melted cheeses.
      $7.99
    • Shrimp

      Al mojo de ajo / garlic sauce, empanizado / breaded, a la diabla / or ranchero.
      $15.99
    • Mar y Tierra

      Cheese, guacamole, sour cream & beans.
      $15.99
    • Quesadilla a la Diabla

      Folded tortilla filled with cheese, typically includes spicy shrimp or chicken in a fiery a la diabla sauce.
      $15.99
  • Seafood

    • 1. Fish Fillet

      Al mojo de ajo / garlic sauce, empanizado / breaded, a la diabla / or ranchero.
      $18.99
    • 2. Shrimp

      Al mojo de ajo / garlic sauce, empanizado / breaded, a la diabla / or ranchero.
      $18.99
    • 3. Taco de Pescado

      Soft corn tortillas filled with seasoned fish, typically accompanied by cabbage and a blend of traditional sauces and fresh pico de gallo.
      $5.75
    • 4. Burrito de Camaron / Shrimp Burrito

      Shrimp burrito wrapped in a flour tortilla, typically includes rice, beans, cheese, sour cream, and a blend of fresh vegetables such as lettuce and tomato.
      $12.45
    • 5. Caldo de Camaron / Shrimp Soup

      Shrimp soup, typically prepared with a mix of vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, and cilantro in a savory broth.
      $19.49
    • 7. Caldo 7 Mares / 7 Seas Soup

      A traditional Mexican seafood soup, the caldo 7 mares combines an assortment of seven types of seafood, often including shrimp, crab legs, octopus, and various fish, simmered with a blend of vegetables.
      $21.49
    • 8. Tostada de Ceviche

      Crispy tostada topped with a citrus-marinated seafood mix, often including shrimp or fish, mixed with pico de gallo and avocado slices.
      $8.25
    • 9. Coctel de Camaron / Shrimp Cocktail

      Succulent shrimp in a tangy tomato-based sauce with diced avocado, cucumber, and cilantro.
      $18.49
    • 10. Campechana C. / C. Camaron & Pulpo

      Shrimp and octopus mixed with tomato, onion, cilantro, and avocado, typically served in a tangy cocktail sauce.
      $19.49
    • 11. Mojarra Frita / Whole Fried Tilapia

      Rice, beans & salad.
      $18.99
    • 12. Aguachile

      Shrimp marinated in lime juice with chili peppers, cilantro, cucumber, and onion slices.
      $24.99
    • 13. Fajitas de Camaron / Shrimp Fajitas

      Shrimp fajitas typically include sautéed shrimp with a mix of bell peppers and onions.
      $17.99
  • Kids Meals

    • 1. Kids Bean & Cheese Burrito

      Refried beans and cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla, tailored for kids.
      $8.99
    • 2. Kids Quesadilla

      Kids quesadilla with options of carne asada, chicken, shrimp, among others. Served with cheese in a grilled tortilla.
      $8.99
    • 3. Kids Mini Tacos

      Mini tacos with choice of asada, cabeza, pastor, carnitas, or pollo asado. Served in kid-friendly portions.
      $8.99
    • 4. Kids Chicken Nuggets

      Breaded chicken nuggets, typically accompanied by a side of fries.
      $8.99
  • Breakfast Burritos

    • Chorizo

      Spicy Spanish sausage, perfect for a bold, flavorful addition to any dish.
      $10.49
    • Ham, Eggs, Beans & Cheese

      Ham, eggs, beans, and cheese are wrapped in a soft flour tortilla for this breakfast burrito, typically including a blend of savory and hearty ingredients.
      $10.49
    • Bacon, Eggs, Beans & Cheese

      Scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, beans, and cheese wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.
      $10.49
    • Potatoes, Eggs, Beans & Cheese

      Wrapped in a large flour tortilla, this burrito combines scrambled eggs, diced potatoes, beans, and melted cheese.
      $10.49
    • Machaca

      With eggs, beans & cheese.
      $10.49
    • Jumbo

      Bacon, eggs, rice, beans & cheese.
      $10.99
    • Arabe

      Asada, eggs, French fries & cheese.
      $10.99
    • Hashbrown Burrito

      With eggs, sausage, bacon, cheese & sour cream.
      $10.99
    • A la Mexicana Burrito

      With eggs, tomatoes, onion, jalapeños, beans & cheese.
      $10.99
  • Drinks

    • Jugo de Naranja

      Freshly squeezed orange juice, offering a refreshing and natural citrus taste.
      $3.71
    • Coffee

      Freshly brewed, aromatic blend to kick-start your day.
      $2.75
    • Milk

      Fresh, cold, and creamy whole milk, perfectly refreshing and nutritious.
      $3.71
    • Hot Chocolate

      Smooth, rich chocolate drink, perfectly steamed to warm your soul.
      $3.71
    • Can Soda

      Can soda available in cola, diet cola, or lemon-lime flavors.
      $1.86
    • Mexican Coca-Cola

      The same great taste made with only pure cane sugar and served in a bottle.
      $4.64
    • Mexican Soda

      Sidral, sangria, jarritos.
      $3.71
    • Aguas Frescas

      Jamaica, tamarindo, piña, horchata.
      $3.71
  • Burgers

    • Hamburger

      Ground beef patty on a bun, typically includes lettuce, tomato, onions, and a selection of condiments.
      $6.50
    • Cheeseburger

      Classic beef patty topped with melted cheese, served on a grilled bun.
      $7.50
    • Jumbo Double Meat

      With cheese.
      $8.45
    • French Fries

      Crispy golden strips of deliciousness served hot and seasoned to perfection.
      $3.75
    • Special Cheeseburger, Fries & Soda

      Special cheeseburger served with fries; choice of cola, diet cola, or lemon-lime soda.
      $10.99
  • Tostadas

    • Bean

      A crispy corn tortilla layered with refried beans, topped with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and cheese.
      $6.49
    • Shredded Beef or Chicken

      Shredded beef or chicken atop a crispy tostada shell, served with traditional Mexican toppings.
      $7.99
    • Taco Salad

      Shredded beef or chicken.
      $11.99
    • Carne Asada

      Grilled marinated steak slices on a crispy tostada, served with refried beans, sour cream, and guacamole.
      $9.99
    • Pollo Asado

      Grilled chicken atop a crispy corn tortilla, complemented by refried beans, lettuce, and cheese, with a touch of sour cream and tomato.
      $9.99
    • Carnitas

      A crispy corn tortilla layered with refried beans, topped with tender pulled pork, lettuce, and cheese, garnished with pico de gallo and sour cream.
      $9.99
    • Pastor

      Marinated pork on a crispy corn tortilla, typically includes refried beans, lettuce, tomato, and sour cream, garnished with cilantro and onion.
      $9.99
    • Cabeza

      Crispy corn tortilla topped with tender beef head meat, typically includes lettuce, sour cream, refried beans, avocado, cheese, and tomatoes.
      $9.99
  • Sides

    • Guacamole

      8 oz.
      $5.99
    • Sour Cream

      8 oz.
      $5.99
    • Chips

      With cheese & guacamole.
      $4.00
    • Chile Relleno

      Stuffed pepper with a tantalizing filling, perfect for those craving the essence of Mexican cuisine.
      $5.99
    • Carrots

      Served as a simple yet delightful side of carrots, typically seasoned or prepared to complement a variety of Mexican dishes.
      $1.86
    • Salsa

      12 oz.
      $5.99
    • Beans or Rice

      Rice and beans in choice of 8 oz, 12 oz, 20 oz, 32 oz sizes.
      $3.99
  • Extras

    • Carne Asada

      Grilled, marinated beef served with refried beans, sour cream, and guacamole.
      $6.75
    • Ham

      Cheese, eggs & beans.
      $3.50
    • Bacon

      Crispy thick-cut, smoked to perfection.
      $3.50
    • 2 Egg

      Two eggs prepared to your liking. Please indicate whether scrambled, over easy, medium, hard, fried, or basted.
      $3.75
    • Cheese

      Side of freshly shredded or melted cheese, often used to enhance the flavors of various dishes.
      $1.86
    • Sour Cream

      A creamy and tangy condiment, often used to enhance the flavors of Mexican dishes such as tacos, nachos, and enchiladas.
      $1.86
    • Lettuce

      Crisp, Fresh Garden Lettuce - A Light and Refreshing Green Delight
      $1.86
    • Rice

      Flavorful rice dish prepared to perfection, showcasing an ideal complement for any meal.
      $1.86
    • Beans

      Freshly simmered, seasoned beans, perfectly tender and flavorful.
      $1.86
    • Salsa Fresca

      Salsa fresca, also known as Pico de Gallo, is a refreshing mix of diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and jalapeños, finished with a splash of lime juice.
      $1.86
    • Guacamole

      Fresh, creamy avocado dip, seasoned with lime and cilantro. Perfect for sharing.
      $1.99
    • Enchilada Sauce

      A blend of tomatoes, various chili peppers, and traditional Mexican spices, creating a rich and versatile sauce.
      $1.86
    • Tortillas

      Freshly baked warm tortillas, perfect for wraps or side.
      $1.86
    • Potatoes

      Served as a versatile side, these potatoes are prepared to complement your main dish, often seasoned with a mix of traditional spices.
      $1.86
    • 3 Chiles Toreados

      Three chiles toreados, typically comprising jalapeños, are deep-fried until blistered and then lightly salted.
      $2.25

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