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El Gallo Giro

482 W. 3rd St., Kuna, ID - (208) 922-5169
A Mexican and Tex-Mex treasure southwest of Boise, El Gallo Giro is friendly and fun and has a broad menu of expertly-made, moderately-spiced specialties from the Rio Grande and points south.
100% Approval Rating (2 votes)

Scorecard

2 - Overall: Good - Worth a Return
Overall: Good - Worth a Return
Chile Colorado
Horchata
Tacos al Carbon
Chips and Salsa
Camarones Borrachos
Chicken Mole
Chimichanga

Highlighted Reviews

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Michael Stern
Roadfood.com Editor
"Great true-Mex and Tex-Mex food! Start with hominy-pork soup (pozole), campenchana (octopus and shrimp in a garlic-lime marinade) or freshly-made guacamole accompanied by chips and salsa. Quaff a Mexican beer or creamy-sweet horchata (rice milk), then move on to a ..."   [Read More]

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Map & Web Site

482 W. 3rd St., Kuna, ID
(208) 922-5169

http://www.elgallogirokuna.com

Hours & Policies

Seasons:Open Year Round
Meals Served:Lunch, Dinner
Operational Hours:Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:Yes
Alcohol Served:Yes
Outdoor Seating:No
Reservations Accepted:No
Delivery Available:No
Takeout Counters:No
The camarones borrachos come served in a molcajete and came out so bubbling hot, I had to wait several minutes for it to cool down.  Note just how large the shrimp are in this outstanding dish.
"The camarones borrachos come served in a molcajete and came out so bubbling hot, I had to wait several minutes for it to cool down. Note just how large the shrimp are in this outstanding dish."
Cliff Strutz





You can watch the fresh tortillas being made right in the middle of the dining room.
"You can watch the fresh tortillas being made right in the middle of the dining room."
Cliff Strutz


The huge portion sizes include the beverages, such as this delicious and extra cinnamony horchata.
"The huge portion sizes include the beverages, such as this delicious and extra cinnamony horchata."
Cliff Strutz


The chips are homemade, the salsa tastes fresh and spicy.  I can't remember the last time I had better chips and salsa.
"The chips are homemade, the salsa tastes fresh and spicy. I can't remember the last time I had better chips and salsa."
Cliff Strutz


The interior is filled with festive murals.
"The interior is filled with festive murals."
Cliff Strutz


El Gallo Giro is a popular restaurant in the heart of downtown Kuna.
"El Gallo Giro is a popular restaurant in the heart of downtown Kuna."
Cliff Strutz



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