Authentic Mexican tacos and salsas
El Cajon's Favorite

Every Bite
Reminds You
of Home

Real recipes. Real ingredients. Real flavor that hits different. Tacos El Gallo brings the taste of Mexico straight to El Cajon — no shortcuts, no compromises.

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Our Story

Built on Tradition,
Served with Pride

Tacos El Gallo wasn't born from a business plan — it was born from a kitchen, a family, and a belief that the best food doesn't need a fancy label. Just real ingredients, real technique, and real care.

We source our meats from local suppliers, grind our own spices, and make our tortillas by hand every morning. The result is food that tastes like it should — bold, honest, and unforgettable.

Located right here in El Cajon, we're not trying to be something we're not. We're your neighbors, serving tacos the way they were meant to be made.

100%
Fresh Ingredients
Daily
Handmade Tortillas
Local
El Cajon Owned
Tacos El Gallo kitchen preparing fresh tacos

"We don't cut corners. Every taco gets the same attention it would at our own table."

Find Us

Come Say Hello

We're right in the heart of El Cajon. Walk in, call ahead, or pull up — we're ready for you.

Address

569 N 2nd St
El Cajon, CA 92021-6449

Phone

(619) 499-5500

Call to place an order or ask about our menu

Hours

Monday – Friday 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Hungry? We're Just a Call Away

Stop by 569 N 2nd St or give us a ring. We'll have your tacos ready and fresh — the way they should be.

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