El Gallo Cocina Mexicana Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to El Gallo Cocina Mexicana, a vibrant culinary haven nestled in Dayton, OH. This charming spot serves up authentic Mexican cuisine that tantalizes the taste buds and warms the heart. The menu features an all-day breakfast selection, including the flavorful Huevos Rancheros and hearty Chilaquiles that reflect traditional Mexican morning dishes.
For those seeking a quick bite, the Antojitos like Choriqueso and Mini Quesadillas make perfect starters. The star attraction, however, is the street-style tacos—your choice of Chorizo, Pollo, or Asada—each showcasing vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients. Diners rave about the warm, accommodating staff and the delightful atmosphere, making it an inviting destination for families and friends alike.
Come for the food, stay for the passion that makes every dish exceptional!
Antojitos / Appetizers
(4) Mini Quesadillas
(4) Sopecitos
(6) Alitas / Wings
Choriqueso
Queso
Guacamole
Pico De Gallo
El Gallo Platter
Chilaquiles Con Huevo
Cilantro, onion, sour cream, queso fresco, rice, beans & 2 eggs
Chilaquiles Con Bistek Asado
Cilantro, onion, sour cream, queso fresco, rice, beans & steak
Chilaquiles Con Huevo Y Bistek Asado
Cilantro, onion, sour cream, queso fresco, rice, beans, 2 eggs & steak
Huevos Con Jamon / Eggs & Ham
2 scrambled eggs, chopped ham, rice & beans
Huevos Con Chorizo / Eggs & Mex. Sausage
2 scrambled eggs, chorizo, rice & beans
Huevos Con Salchicha / Eggs & Sliced Hot Dog
2 scrambled eggs with hot dog, rice & beans
Huevos A La Mexicana
2 scrambled eggs with tomato, onion, chopped jalapeño with rice & beans
Huevos Rancheros
2 sunny side up eggs on top of fried tortillas with salsa, queso fresco, rice & beans
Desayunos / Breakfast - All Day
Tacos
Asada / Steak
Street style tacos - cilantro & onions
Pollo / Chicken
Street style tacos - cilantro & onions
Al Pastor / Shepherd Style Pork
Street style tacos - cilantro & onions
Chorizo / Mexican Sausage
Street style tacos - cilantro & onions
Tripa / Tripe
Street style tacos - cilantro & onions
Barbacoa / Shredded Beef
Street style tacos - cilantro & onions
Carnitas / Fried Pork
Street style tacos - cilantro & onions
Lengua / Beef Tongue
Street style tacos - cilantro & onions
Asada / Steak
Street style tacos - lettuce, tomato, & sour cream (add queso fresco 25)
Pollo / Chicken
Street style tacos - lettuce, tomato, & sour cream (add queso fresco 25)
Al Pastor / Shepherd Style Pork
Street style tacos - lettuce, tomato, & sour cream (add queso fresco 25)
Chorizo / Mexican Sausage
Street style tacos - lettuce, tomato, & sour cream (add queso fresco 25)
Tripa / Tripe
Street style tacos - lettuce, tomato, & sour cream (add queso fresco 25)
Barbacoa / Shredded Beef
Street style tacos - lettuce, tomato, & sour cream (add queso fresco 25)
Carnitas / Fried Pork
Street style tacos - lettuce, tomato, & sour cream (add queso fresco 25)
Lengua / Beef Tongue
Street style tacos - lettuce, tomato, & sour cream (add queso fresco 25)
Tacos Supreme
Tortas
Asada / Steak
Beans, lettuce, tomato, avocado, mayo, fresh cheese & onion
Pollo / Chicken
Beans, lettuce, tomato, avocado, mayo, fresh cheese & onion
Al Pastor / Shepherd Style Pork
Beans, lettuce, tomato, avocado, mayo, fresh cheese & onion
Chorizo / Mexican Sausage
Beans, lettuce, tomato, avocado, mayo, fresh cheese & onion
Jamon / Ham
Beans, lettuce, tomato, avocado, mayo, fresh cheese & onion
Jamon Y Salchicha / Ham & Sliced Hot Dog
Beans, lettuce, tomato, avocado, mayo, fresh cheese & onion
Huevo Y Jamon / Egg & Ham
Beans, lettuce, tomato, avocado, mayo, fresh cheese & onion
Milanesa De Pollo / Breaded Chicken
Beans, lettuce, tomato, avocado, mayo, fresh cheese & onion
Milanesa De Res / Breaded Beef
Beans, lettuce, tomato, avocado, mayo, fresh cheese & onion
Cubana
Beans, lettuce, tomato, avocado, mayo, fresh cheese & onion
Asada / Steak
Rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes & cheese
Pollo / Chicken
Rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes & cheese
Al Pastor / Shepherd Style Pork
Rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes & cheese
Chorizo / Mexican Sausage
Rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes & cheese
Tripa / Tripe
Rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes & cheese
Barbacoa / Shredded Beef
Rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes & cheese
Carnitas / Fried Pork
Rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes & cheese
Lengua / Beef Tongue
Rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes & cheese
BIG Quesadilla
Burrito
Asada / Steak
Rice, beans, lettuce & tomatoes - add cheese dip on top for 3.00
Pollo / Chicken
Rice, beans, lettuce & tomatoes - add cheese dip on top for 3.00
Al Pastor / Shepherd Style Pork
Rice, beans, lettuce & tomatoes - add cheese dip on top for 3.00
Chorizo / Mexican Sausage
Rice, beans, lettuce & tomatoes - add cheese dip on top for 3.00
Tripa / Tripe
Rice, beans, lettuce & tomatoes - add cheese dip on top for 3.00
Barbacoa / Shredded Beef
Rice, beans, lettuce & tomatoes - add cheese dip on top for 3.00
Carnitas / Fried Pork
Rice, beans, lettuce & tomatoes - add cheese dip on top for 3.00
Lengua / Beef Tongue
Rice, beans, lettuce & tomatoes - add cheese dip on top for 3.00
Asada / Steak
Beans, lettuce, sour cream, queso fresco & diced tomatoes
Pollo / Chicken
Beans, lettuce, sour cream, queso fresco & diced tomatoes
Al Pastor / Shepherd Style Pork
Beans, lettuce, sour cream, queso fresco & diced tomatoes
Chorizo / Mexican Sausage
Beans, lettuce, sour cream, queso fresco & diced tomatoes
Tripa / Tripe
Beans, lettuce, sour cream, queso fresco & diced tomatoes
Barbacoa / Shredded Beef
Beans, lettuce, sour cream, queso fresco & diced tomatoes
Carnitas / Fried Pork
Beans, lettuce, sour cream, queso fresco & diced tomatoes
Lengua / Beef Tongue
Beans, lettuce, sour cream, queso fresco & diced tomatoes
Sope
Huarache
Asada / Steak
Beans, lettuce, sour cream & queso fresco
Pollo / Chicken
Beans, lettuce, sour cream & queso fresco
Al Pastor / Shepherd Style Pork
Beans, lettuce, sour cream & queso fresco
Chorizo / Mexican Sausage
Beans, lettuce, sour cream & queso fresco
Tripa / Tripe
Beans, lettuce, sour cream & queso fresco
Barbacoa / Shredded Beef
Beans, lettuce, sour cream & queso fresco
Carnitas / Fried Pork
Beans, lettuce, sour cream & queso fresco
Lengua / Beef Tongue
Beans, lettuce, sour cream & queso fresco
Tacos Dorados
Shredded chicken deep fried rolled tacos topped with lettuce, sour cream, queso fresco, tomato, onion & avocado
Fried Quesadilla
Homemade tortilla fried with cheese, lettuce, sour cream & queso fresco. Add asada, pollo, al pastor, or chorizo - 1 more each one
Pambazo
Pan fried in red sauce filled with potatoes, chorizo, lettuce, queso fresco & sour cream
Taco Salad
Crown style tortilla shell, rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, queso fresco with choice of asada, pollo, al pastor, or chorizo
Frituras / Fried
Platillos / Entrees
Chile Relleno
Stuffed poblano pepper in tomato sauce, served with rice & beans
Pechuga A La Plancha
Grilled chicken breast served with lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, rice & beans
Bistek A La Mexicana
Grilled tender steak with onion, tomato, serrano pepper, cilantro, served with rice & beans
Carne Asada
Grilled tender steak, cactus, jalapeño pepper, queso fresco, served with rice & beans
Enchiladas Verdes / Rojas
(4) Shredded chicken or cheese. Topped with lettuce, sour cream, queso fresco and avocado. Served with rice & beans
Mole Con Pollo
Traditional Mexican dish, chocolate sauce served with chicken & served with rice
Carnitas
Fried pork, served with rice & beans
Barbacoa De Res
Shredded beef, served with rice & beans
Arroz Con Pollo
Chicken with a bed of rice covered with white cheese sauce
Bistek Guisado
Beef sautéed in spicy sauce, served with rice & beans
Milanesa De Pollo
Breaded chicken, salad & fried plantains
Milanesa De Res
Breaded beef, served with rice & beans
Caldo De Res
Beef stew
Costilla Roja / Verde
Chopped pork ribs with green or red salsa, served with rice & beans
Fajita Pollo / Chicken
Served with rice & beans
Fajita Asada / Steak
Served with rice & beans
Fajita Camaron / Shrimp
Served with rice & beans
Fajita Texana / Steak, Chicken & Shrimp
Served with rice & beans
Fajitas
A La Carte
Filet Mignon - 6 Oz
Includes 2 A La Carte sides
Kansas City Steak - 16 Oz
Includes 2 A La Carte sides
NY Strip - 10 Oz
Includes 2 A La Carte sides
Ribeye - 12 Oz
Includes 2 A La Carte sides
Tilapia
Includes 2 A La Carte sides
Brocolli
Green Beans
Mashed Potatoes
Fries
A La Carte Sides
Mariscos / Seafood
Mojarra Frita Grande
Larger whole fried fish served with rice, salad & fried plantains
Mojarra Frita Chica
Whole fried fish served with rice & salad
Tilapia
Breaded fish served with rice & salad
Camarones A La Diabla
Sautéed shrimp in Diablo sauce served with rice & beans
Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo
Shrimp sautéed in garlic butter, served with rice & side salad
Coctel De Camaron
Shrimp cocktail
Molcajete El Gallo
Our Special! Tender steak, chicken, shrimp, chorizo, jalapeño pepper, cambray onion, queso fresco, cactus, served with rice & beans
Hamburguesa El Gallo!
Angus Beef - Topped with lettuce, cheese, tomato, onion, bacon, mushrooms & avocado