Gallo Blanco Cafe

• Cuisine(s): Cafe, Contemporary, Mexican
  Hours: Sun-Thu 7am-10pm, Fri-Sat 7am-11pm
  Price: $$, $$$
  Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards
• Attire: Casual
  Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly, Vegetarian Friendly
  Serving: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Snack Food
  Alcohol: Full bar
• Reservations: Accepted, Not Accepted, Not Necessary
  Parking: Lot Available

Description

The Mexico City-style food at Gallo Blanco, the Clarendon's in-house eatery, is casual and unpretentious, with dirt-cheap prices to match. What isn't obvious until you taste it, though, is the thoughtful preparation and great ingredients that make it so addicting. Chef-owner Doug Robson's big on local purveyors, and he doesn't overlook the details that elevate the dining experience. From made-to-order tortillas to charred tomato Bloody Marys, everything gets a little extra oomph. Try the tender marinated pork cochinita - served as a taco or a torta - and don't miss the inspired crepas con cajeta, crepes slathered in luscious caramel sauce, sliced bananas, and whipped crema fresca. You might eat yourself into a food coma, but hey, you can always check into the hotel if the mood strikes.