El Gallo Giro - Canoga Park

I visited El Gallo Giro for the first time and ordered a small asada taco and a carnitas torta. Unfortunately, I forgot to ask for salsa, so the food was a bit dry. The meats were decent, but not exceptional. I preferred the carnitas over the asada. Overall, without salsa, the meal was somewhat lackluster. I might give it another try to see if my next visit is better. The torta bread they use is delicious, with a nice crispy exterior and a soft chewy interior.

Delicious food. Tastu pan dulce. Bollios bread gets hard to soon. Need to work on the recipe. Salsas are authentic

The pozole was too oily and there wasn't enough meat in the portion.

This is a great place for Mexican food. They are quick, affordable, and everything I've tried from here has been delicious. My go to is the carnitas family pack, and a bag of bolillos. The family pack, costs $40, comes with 2 lbs of perfectly seasoned and cooked carnitas. The meat is tender and juicy, with just the right amount of fat. You also get a large side of rice, refried beans, salsa, tortillas, onions with celantro, and lemon/lime wedges. The bolillos are 3 for a buck, super delicious, soft on the inside and cruncy on the outside. They make them fresh a few times per day. Its enough food to feed a family of 4 and have leftovers. You cant really do better for $45.

Unfortunately, they have removed the $6.99 burritos from the menu, so I no longer dine there unless I am specifically craving their torta cubanas, which is the only thing worth it. Despite that, the restaurant is welcoming and the food is decent, but the prices are just okay.