TBT El Gallo

This was the biggest burrito I HAVE EVER SEEN. This place was recommended to me by a coworker and I was literally taken back when I opened the container. It was massive. Literally probably has its own gravitational pull it’s so huge. And it was delicious. Definitely 2 meals AT LEAST. When I visit Richmond again I will be back here.

I'm thoroughly unimpressed. After SPECIFICALLY asking if the $14 for the burrito (well what I would consider a HALF burrito)INCLUDED a protein (which in the ingredients on the menu does state one protein) and after double checking again... I got charged $2.50 more. Beef Birria!? Try disguised pot roast. Salty enough to strip any flavor from my palate. I know what real Birria is supposed to taste like. I'm finding it incredibly difficult to believe $16.50 plus tax for 1 to go burrito in Richmond is or should even be a thing. Filthy kitchen and atmosphere... Having worked in the restaurant industry for decades ( in both Southern and northern California) I would be embarrassed to call that my establishment. I have no problem paying good money for an exceptional product. If you have any idea of what true Mexican, Guatemalan etc food should taste like (as I do having grown up and lived 25 miles from the Mexican border) you're going to be at best disappointed and at worst insulted. I will never return nor would I by any stretch of the imagination recommend it.

What stood out to me the most 🌟 was the fresh green salsa! One of the better birria tacos I've had -- the slam dunk was a slam dunk-- I could drink the dipping sauce/consume! Perfectly seasoned meats and fresh ingredients! I loved the variety of cheeses included on each dish, too. I did take out/ordered online and the guys working were super friendly. I think it would probably be best as fresh and crispy as possible. When I return, I'll eat there at the tables they have on their patio.

This was our second time here. The first time I got tacos and they were really uniquely crafted and flavorful! Mind you, they are some of the priciest in RVA at $5 per taco. This time we got burritos. $48 for two burritos and fries. With chips and drink it was $65 for two people…. The food was just okay. The fries were average, greasy. The burritos were alright, and contained a lot of rice that made it bland.

This was the biggest burrito I HAVE EVER SEEN. This place was recommended to me by a coworker and I was literally taken back when I opened the container. It was massive. Literally probably has its own gravitational pull it’s so huge. And it was delicious. Definitely 2 meals AT LEAST. When I visit Richmond again I will be back here.