El Gallo De Oro

4.3(327)

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Location & Hours

Address

12933 FM 529
Houston, Texas 77041
United States

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Hours

Open • Closes Today at 10:00 PM

Monday7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Tuesday7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Wednesday7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Thursday7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Friday7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Saturday8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Sunday8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Contact & Links

Contact Information

(713) 937-1077

About El Gallo De Oro

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on February 13, 2026.

4.3/5

Based on 327 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Carlie Staub

a year ago

2024 update: still a 10/10 for mee! Salsa still amazing, tortillas still amazing! Will stop everytime I'm in houston. 2023:Absolutely loved this place! The green sauce was so good. I think we had 3 or...

ana reyes

4 years ago

Love the food was fresh and very good taste waitress was friendly and fast! Definitely returning and definitely recommending to others!

Ross c

8 months ago

Very disappointed at their service. Came in and service was pathetic. They are under staffed and crowded with customers. Took 30 minutes for someone to finally ask what we wanted to drink. 20 minutes ...

Delora Nieto-Gomez

6 years ago

The staff was fast and friendly. The food was hot, fresh and delicious. We had a table of 9 and every single dish was unique and beyond tasty. We left wanting more!

Karla M.

a year ago

First the new name is El Rinconcito Calentano it needs to be changed. The food was very good and had big portions. Customer service was excellent.

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The restaurant generally provides a positive dining experience, as indicated by the overall rating, with a blend of exceptional food experiences alongside service concerns. Some customers raved about the food, while others experienced issues with service and restaurant maintenance.

Customer Favorites

The green sauce (salsa), fajitas, and tortillas are frequently mentioned as customer favorites. Gorditas were also singled out as a delicious menu item.

Atmosphere & Service

Some customers have found the staff to be friendly and fast, particularly in earlier reviews. However, a more recent review mentions slow and inattentive service, understaffing, and a dirty, poorly maintained environment with flies.

Value & Quality

The food is generally described as fresh, delicious, and having large portions, indicating good value. Some reviewers have consistently praised the high quality and taste of the food over several years.

Areas for Improvement

The most significant areas for improvement appear to be service speed and attentiveness, and overall cleanliness and maintenance of the restaurant, including addressing issues like flies and broken furniture.

Recent Trends

More recent feedback indicates a potential decline in service quality and cleanliness compared to earlier experiences. Name change to El Rinconcito Calentano has also been noted.