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Gallo Blanco Cafe
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401 W. Clarendon Ave. Phoenix AZ 85013

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  • Cafe, Contemporary, Mexican
    Sun-Thu 7am-10pm, Fri-Sat 7am-11pm
    $$$ $$, $$$
    All Major Credit Cards
  • Casual
    Kid Friendly, Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible
    Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Snack Food
    Full bar
  • Accepted, Not Accepted, Not Necessary
    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.








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  • 2012 | Best Margarita

    A rough day, a hot afternoon, a leisurely brunch -- we'd be hard-pressed not to come up with an excuse to suck down a margarita. But in any and all of the above cases, it'd better be good.Gallo Blanco bartenders shake up a variety of margaritas with grapefruit juice, jalapeño, prickly pear, and Grand Marnier, but we prefer to stick to what's old-school and proven to last. At Gallo, that's the Margarita Classico. The classico has two ingredients: fresh-squeezed citrus and Sauza... More »

  • 2011 | Best Elote

    Elote translates to Mexican-style grilled corn on the cob, and it's where Gallo Blanco really delivers. Maybe not to your house, but definitely to your house. Gallo Blanco gussies an entire ear of sweet roasted corn with lime-infused mayonnaise that coats every kernel with a hint of citrus. The layer of mayo also acts as glue for a thin layer of dry, crumbly cotija cheese. A sprinkle of chili powder and a spritz of fresh lime finish off the perfect elote. Sweet, savory, spicy, rich, and tart... More »

  • 2011 | Best Spiked Aguas Frescas

    The only way to make the fresh cantaloupe and watermelon (among others) juices at Gallo Blanco -- the restaurant at the hipper-than-thou Clarendon Hotel -- is to add a healthy shot of tequila or vodka. So that's just what we do. It's very responsible: We're getting our vitamins. This is a healthy way to imbibe, right? Be sure to do so with Gallo's killer guacamole and chips. Hey, stop judging. Avocado is a super-food! And at least we're soaking up all that booze. More »

  • 2010 | Best Tortas

    Street tacos seem to be Gallo Blanco's thing, but what can we say? The juicy carne asada torta is killer, topped with charred tomato salsa, while the cochinita pibil is a delightful mélange of sweet and savory flavors. And then there's the beautifully sinful Naco Torta, which teams tender grilled rib eye and charred tomato salsa with two oozy fried eggs on top. The tortas here are truly addicting, better than what you'll find at places that specialize in these hefty Mexican sandwiches. More »

  • 2009 | Best Elote

    Awesome tacos on made-to-order tortillas? Top-notch tortas on fluffy telera bread? Thirst-quenching homemade aguas frescas? It's hard to pick just one thing from Gallo Blanco Café to rave about. Still, we think the elote callejero represents everything that's great about this hip but unpretentious eatery inside the Clarendon Hotel. The grilled Mexican street corn is simple, fresh, and ridiculously tasty, a huge cob of juicy kernels kissed with smokiness from the grill. It's covered... More »

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    Seems like most hotel eateries fall into one of two categories -- the generic, functional spot aimed at people staying there or the fancy fine-dining place geared toward big spenders of any stripe. Gallo Blanco Café, however, is remarkable in that it doesn't feel like it's in a hotel in the first place. In some other city, perhaps, you'd probably find a place like Gallo Blanco on a walkable street full of interesting shops and other indie restaurants, but because this is Phoenix,... More »

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  • JessicaHill
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    | Phoenix, AZ | 143 Reviews

    This place has some amazing veggie tacos filled with grilled veggies, queso fresco and guac. They're only $2 a piece but they're small (street taco style) so you'll need around 3 to fill up - still a great deal. I love pretty much any form of sweet potato fries, so I definitely suggest you get an order as a side or app. Dig into the aioli it comes with - it's delicious.

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People Who Like Gallo Blanco Cafe

Main Menu
Antojitos Y Ensaladas
$7.00
House & De La Casa
romaine, cucumbers, tomato, avocado, cotija, pumpkin seeds, orange, jicama, and tortilla strips w/ citrus vinaigrette
$8.00
Ensalada Cortada
chopped kale, red & white cabbage, zamorano, egg, avocado, corn nuts, crunchy peas, tomato and yulu seeds w/ housemade ranch
$10.00
Asado Salad
our grilled chicken w/ romaine, spinach, cabbage, apples, jicama, peanuts, zamarano cheese & peanut dressing
$7.00
Chicharron De Queso
cheese crisp w/ aji aioli sauce
$5.00
Elote Callejero
grilled corn w/ cotija and smoked paprika
$7.00
Guacamole
made to order with citrus, spices and cotija
$9.00
Ceviche
wild mexican shrimp, pico de gallo and avocado
$2.00
Quesadilla
made w/ queso oaxaca & our hand made tortillas
$4.00
Pork Quesadilla
braised pork w/ oaxaca cheese & jalepeno relish
Taqueria
$2.50
Cochinita
local pork marinated slow braised in achiote, orange, garlic and guajillo
$2.75
Carne Asada Beef
grilled ribeye w/ charred tomato salsa
$3.50
Halibut Fish Tacos
iceberg lettuce, pico de gallo and guacamole
$2.25
Verduras De Temporada
seasonal vegetables, pico de gallo and guacamole
$3.25
Shrimp
wild mexican shrimp w/ chile de arbol, slaw, guacamole and pico
Tortas & Burgers
Half Tortas Are Available
$10.00
Naco Torta
grilled ribeye w/ charred tomato salsa, avocado & two over easy eggs
$7.50
Cochinita Torta
local pork marinated slow braised in achiote, orange, garlic and guajillo w/ avocado
$8.50
Carne Asada Beef Torta
grilled ribeye w/ avocado & charred tomato salsa
$11.50
Fish Torta
iceberg lettuce, pico de gallo & guacamole
$7.00
Verduras De Temporada
seasonal vegetables, pico de gallo & guacamole
$12.00
Pica Rico Burger
7oz. of in-house ground chuck w/ fire roasted chiles, sharp cheddar, aji aioli, avocado and iceburg lettuce served w/ fries
$10.50
Cheeseburger
7 oz. of in-house ground chuck, lettuce, tomato, mayo, mustard and cheddar served w/ fries.
Especiales De La Casa
$14.00
1/2 Pollo Asado
citrus marinated grilled local chicken w/ aji aioli and tortillas, served w/ veggies
 
Mesquite Grilled Halibut
served w/mayas fresh veggies
Veg $10.00
Chx $11.00
Chilaquiles Verdes
your choice of chicken or vegetable w/ sunny side up eggs, queso oaxaca, and green chile sauce
$9.00
Carne Asada Burrito
grilled ribeye w/ avocado, fire roasted salsa, beans, cheddar cheese & sour cream
$8.00
Posole
pork & hominy soup served w/ pasilla chile sauce, cabbage & avocado
Sides
$3.00
Chorizo
made fresh locally
$0.75
Tortillas
made to order
$2.00
Fruit
seasonal fruit
$4.00
Local Vegetables
seasonal stir fry
$3.00
Fries
made in house & served w/ aji aioli
$2.00
Arroz Verde
steamed jasmine rice w/ tomatillo salsa
$3.00
Frijoles
pinto beans lightly mashed served w/ cotija cheese
$3.50
Guacamole
made to order with citrus, spices and cotija
Dulce
$6.50
Orange Cake
orange layer cake w/ cream cheese frosting
$6.00
Crepas Con Cajeta
crema y platano
$7.00
Postre De Chocolate
chocolate pudding w/ homemade marshmallow fluff & graham cracker crumbles
$6.50
Tres Leches
served w/ house made vanilla ice cream & seasonal berry compote
$7.00
Chocolate Brownie Cake
chocolate brownie cake w/ housemade vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, & strawberries
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