the service is the worse thing i have ever had i waited a hour for my food and they asked if i had got it yet and i said no waited 20 more minutes to find out they havent even started mediocre food.
Jaripeo y Musica
As someone who is proudly Mexican, I went into this restaurant hoping to enjoy a taste of home—or at least something close. Instead, what I experienced was not just bad food, but a shallow, careless representation of my culture. I was genuinely curious when I came across a place called “Wacko Gringo”. But from the moment I saw the name, something felt off—and unfortunately, the experience that followed confirmed it.
First, the name itself is disrespectful. “Wacko Gringo” tries to be edgy or funny, but it ends up mocking both cultures—reducing Mexican identity to a joke and using outdated stereotypes for cheap laughs. It sets the tone for a place that doesn’t take the culture seriously, and that’s exactly what I found inside.
The food was completely lacking in flavor, authenticity, and heart. It felt like an empty imitation of Mexican cuisine, made for people who don’t know any better. There was no soul in it—just bland, generic dishes that missed everything that makes our food meaningful.
What made it worse was the overall atmosphere, which leaned more on cliché than culture. It felt like a place trying to cash in on Mexican identity without showing it any actual respect.
It’s frustrating to see something so personal reduced to this. If you’ve ever had real Mexican food—or if you want to understand what it should taste like—do yourself a favor and skip this place. We deserve better than this.
Shelly OBrien
Delicious food and margaritas!
Janice Reeves
Delicious. We stop here whenever we're in Oswego, and I wish there was another one closer to home.
Devon Barrington
The food was phenomenal. My wife and I did notice a few changes to the menu for things we were excited to eat but were no longer there. It is what it is. The wait was about 15 to 20 minutes and we sat outside. It was clean inside and out and the burrito I had was really tasty.
Elaine Morris
Love the food. Wait time was not bad and staff very friendly.
Johnathan Budd
Absolutely incredible ❤️ don't sleep on Whacko Gringo!!!
David Barker
Wouldn't recommend food got mess up and manager gave a hard time about the order.
Bang bang shrimp and quesabirria tacos are phenomenal. Cute little bar inside as well. Have always received orders (in person and delivery) promptly and accurately. Happy to have a place like this in Oswego.
Litha
Ordered this at work, we got approximately 30 meals and only one had an error. Very good food, I had the carne asada taters and my boyfriend the carne asada tacos. 5/5 would go again 😋
JSP
Breakfast burrito, breakfast taco, and Mexican hot cake stack were awesome!
Sarah D'Angelo
I don't understand all the raves about this place. It's overpriced, and the food and service are mediocre. I was disappointed as I had hoped it would become a favorite place to patronize when visiting Oswego. Sadly, it's far from it.
the service is the worse thing i have ever had i waited a hour for my food and they asked if i had got it yet and i said no waited 20 more minutes to find out they havent even started mediocre food.
As someone who is proudly Mexican, I went into this restaurant hoping to enjoy a taste of home—or at least something close. Instead, what I experienced was not just bad food, but a shallow, careless representation of my culture. I was genuinely curious when I came across a place called “Wacko Gringo”. But from the moment I saw the name, something felt off—and unfortunately, the experience that followed confirmed it.
First, the name itself is disrespectful. “Wacko Gringo” tries to be edgy or funny, but it ends up mocking both cultures—reducing Mexican identity to a joke and using outdated stereotypes for cheap laughs. It sets the tone for a place that doesn’t take the culture seriously, and that’s exactly what I found inside.
The food was completely lacking in flavor, authenticity, and heart. It felt like an empty imitation of Mexican cuisine, made for people who don’t know any better. There was no soul in it—just bland, generic dishes that missed everything that makes our food meaningful.
What made it worse was the overall atmosphere, which leaned more on cliché than culture. It felt like a place trying to cash in on Mexican identity without showing it any actual respect.
It’s frustrating to see something so personal reduced to this. If you’ve ever had real Mexican food—or if you want to understand what it should taste like—do yourself a favor and skip this place. We deserve better than this.
Delicious food and margaritas!
Delicious. We stop here whenever we're in Oswego, and I wish there was another one closer to home.
The food was phenomenal. My wife and I did notice a few changes to the menu for things we were excited to eat but were no longer there. It is what it is. The wait was about 15 to 20 minutes and we sat outside. It was clean inside and out and the burrito I had was really tasty.
Love the food. Wait time was not bad and staff very friendly.
Absolutely incredible ❤️ don't sleep on Whacko Gringo!!!
Wouldn't recommend food got mess up and manager gave a hard time about the order.
Great food !!!
Delicious food and kinda pricey.
Restaurantji Recommends
A nice locally owned fast casual restaurant
Bang bang shrimp and quesabirria tacos are phenomenal. Cute little bar inside as well. Have always received orders (in person and delivery) promptly and accurately. Happy to have a place like this in Oswego.
Ordered this at work, we got approximately 30 meals and only one had an error. Very good food, I had the carne asada taters and my boyfriend the carne asada tacos. 5/5 would go again 😋
Breakfast burrito, breakfast taco, and Mexican hot cake stack were awesome!
I don't understand all the raves about this place. It's overpriced, and the food and service are mediocre. I was disappointed as I had hoped it would become a favorite place to patronize when visiting Oswego. Sadly, it's far from it.
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