Los Gallitos — Restaurant in Fort Bragg

THE. BEST. MEXICAN. RESTAURANT. EVER. From the first bite of salsa, to the water, to the last lick of my plate, I have never eaten a meal where I had zero complaints!

The evening before I had eaten in a nice looking restaurant in Old Town Sacramento with much higher prices, and the salsa was bland but too spicy, the chips tasted like old oil, actually most of the food tasted like old oil, and the water was the worst sort of city tap water, and barely drinkable.

So here I first took a chip, dipped a corner in the salsa to see if I was going to make me regret life, and it was pretty mild, and the chip tasted good. So I took a full dip, and the look on my face was shock when I bit down, because it was perfect! Fresh and flavorful, great texture, and no need for super heat to cover up the lack of flavor! I have never had such perfect salsa! (I don't like high spice, so you may not like it, but I did!)

Then the side of guacamole came out, and it was the best guacamole I have ever tasted, and my face registered my awe at the first bite! Perfect flavor and seasoning, fresh avacado, chunks of diced tomato. I wanted to just get more chips and fill up on guac and salsa! The chips are some thick and crispy chip, not sure what it is, wouldn't be surprised if they make them, but they were excellent!

Then the water came out, and after a suspicious sip, I was smiling again! It was just perfect water, no unpleasant tastes, just something that you enjoy drinking. From some sort of low mineral content well, or something like that.

Great authentic atmosphere, fast kitchen, very friendly staff, music was at a good volume, and there were a lot of people in there for a Tuesday evening, all having a good time.

Oh, and the food was great too! Lol (as was...

I was a faithful customer of Los Gallitos for over a decade at their old location next to Lucy's laundromat. I was going to try their new spot a few months back, but when I opened the door I was hit by a wall of noise, and opted for takeout. Tonight I figured would be a good time to try being that it's not tourist season and they weren't busy. We walked in and it was loud, but what I noticed most was the overpowering smell of leather. They have really cool handmade chairs bound in leather that are very comfortable, but for me, detract from the olfactory experience. Our service wasn't as good as before, and the order was slightly off. The menu hasn't changed, and the food is still good basic Mexican fare. My burrito was slightly cold and came on a plastic plate. My better half had a real plate and her food was plenty hot. Strange. She got change at their cash register for a $20 bill in order to leave a decent tip, returned to our table only to find it was change for a ten. She told the waitress, who with sneer said, no it was a ten. They went back and forth a bit, and when the cash drawer was finally opened there was a $20 bill in the ten slot. Embarrassing. This just isn't the same restaurant I loved. There's not the hole-in-the-wall, quaint experience that kept me coming back for so many years. You used to walk in and they would say, 'sit anywhere.' Now you wait to be seated next to the constant noise of a margarita blender. Change is like that, and I know a restaurant's success can be off-putting to regulars. I hope that they're still ironing out the kinks. The owners and staff are some of the kindest folks around and I wish them the best, but from now on I will be getting my...

Wow, and I mean WOW. When did Fort Bragg become heaven? I woke up to a "Yelp Elite" friend calling me asking me "if I would like to head down to Los Gallitos Mexican Restaurant for a quick lunch, and a drink or 2 to wash it down. I couldn't find any reason why not to head down to this "local" favorite. First off, the establishment is beyond clean, and the people working were more than friendly. Second: The food here was excellent, I went with the boneless wings (come in 5 different flavors), and queso-tacos. The queso-tacos were some, if not the best I have had in my life. I recommend that plate to anyone that is wanting to try something delicious. My friend who is a quote "food expert", but in my mind might be a better judge of drinks, and a good time 😂 really enjoyed himself and his "boneless" wings they put on the menu for him. My final word on this place is give it a try, and see what locals and tourists from near and far away rave about. Tell them " The Pudding Creek Trestle" sent you. Enjoy your Wednesday, and remember to Visit Noyo Harbor when done with this great restaurant. PS. The ladies working there are pretty nice on the eyes and well worth a drink, or two to admire them. #thepuddingcreektrestle #foodielife #fortbragg #mexicanfood #onlyfans My Home Is Fort Bragg California #onlyinfortbragg Only in Fort Bragg #onlyinmendocino Only in Mendocino #vivaLosG Ron's...