El Gallo Giro

986-998 Treat Ave, San Francisco
(415) 240-1224

Recent Reviews

Jenny W.

Really solid tacos + so affordable. I got the lengua, cabeza, and carne - all for ~$11. The lengua and cabeza were my favorites - they were both super tender. Carne was just a tad dryer than the other options. The tacos I got were actually pretty wet, making it a bit hard to eat them all / hold their shape within the floppy taco shell. Will have to come back and try the famed carnitas!

Elena Conaway

Tacos are inexpensive and goodWheelchair accessibility: You can get there with a wheelchair

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Quandra R.

My burrito was tasty and flavorful. My coworker picked it up for me and when it arrived it was delicious and hot. Everyone was just right.

Annette Krause

Everything is super delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Hander Rivas

This is by far one of the best taco trucks in the area. I have been coming back here for about two years, and I'm finally writing a review. I have tried everything on their menu and only one item I don't like, but it's my personal opinion. Their seasoning it's always on point. In two years, the food is always great. You get a good amount of meat per taco compared to every other truck in the area. Also their price is much lower than the competition. I have tried every single taco truck in the mission district, and this one is by far the best.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Carnitas Taco

William Stewart

Easily the best tacos in SF. Their carnitas is otherworldly, everything else is phenomenal. Very kind and welcoming staff, a small business you can’t help but supporting. If you’re visiting make this place a

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Carnitas Taco, Tacos De Azada Pastor Y Lengua

Katarina Makmuri

So full of flavor! Cash only. Quesadilla had big chunks of avocado and melty cheese and big chunks of chicken, red and green salsa came with. I actually preferred the tacos though, super rich bites. Crunchy Carnitas and pastor were excellent. Everyone seemed to want the lengua but they were out, so I’ll try that next time. One quesadilla + 2 tacos ($20.75) filled up 2 hungry people. Cash only.

Ching C.

It's located at like a parking lot so it's just street parking but it can be hard to find because it is sf. Ordered the lengua, chicharron, and asada, super quick and tacos were loaded with the meat. Personally I feel like they were lacking in flavor a bit and the meat didn't taste "fresh". Perhaps I came in with a higher expectation for street tacos since I'd some really good ones in San Jose so I was a bit disappointed afterwards

Bryan H.

Great tacos, reasonable price, quick service, very nice people. Lots of options for tacos in the Mission and I've tried a lot of them. This place is as good as any, if not better. Also had carnitas burrito and the carnitas were nice a crispy too, which I like. Get some!

Kelly N.

Whether you're here for veggie tacos, carnitas, or myriad other options, you're in for one of the better meals ever delivered on a paper plate, and with the service to match.

Alex Kim

Heard about this place from Kenji Lopez-Alt’s YouTube channel. They fry up the carnitas so you get these amazing crispy and lacy edges that add so much to the taco experience. I kept getting more, so the señoritas threw in some grilled onions for me as well. $3 a pop for the best carnitas in town. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Carnitas Taco

Laura R.

Literally grew up a block away from this taco truck and just now trying it for the first time. Ordered cabeza, lengua, al pastor, carne asada, and carnitas tacos. I loved the carnitas because they were very crispy and the flavor was great! The rest were all very delicious as well. Got a piña/limón agua fresca and that was very refreshing as well!

Elizabeth B.

Tasty tender Steak Tacos Fresh ingredients Service FastBusy everyday is also a good sign

Luke B.

Best tacos in SF hands down. The al pastor and carnitas are top notch. On top of the incredible food, the owners / staff couldn't be kinder. Would recommend this place to anyone looking for delicious street tacos.

Laelah Reino

I only get to come for work once a year to San Francisco. And I always make sure that I get carnitas tacos from here. Make it a stop when you're in town!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Carnitas Taco

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