Restaurant Don Gallo in Rothenburg ob der Tauber

What a wonderful "sorpresa" this Mexican restaurant. With delicious food: home-made Nachos with cheese (never had such a good nachos), tortitas de pollo that melt in the mouth, camarones al ajillo (never thought having shrimps in a tortita would be soooo good) and the hit was Quesabirrias, a local Sinaloa owner's mum's speciality. Service was perfect: fast, effective and thoughtful. Thanks for such a lovely evening.

Authentic Mexican food! I ordered the queso birria and it was sooooo good!!! The red salsa was tasty and spicy!! Service was amazing and you can tell the servers love their job. Will be back again soon

Really good and awesome staff 🥳🤩

Good customer service, good treatment, and affordable prices! Good customer service, good treatment, and affordable prices!

Amazing tacos, friendly staff, great location

A centrally located and lovingly decorated restaurant. The staff was extremely attentive and very friendly. The food was delicious! The corn soup was especially amazing. Highly recommended!

Price/performance not ok, tastes like a sandwich from Netto

The ambiance and service were very nice, but the food was unfortunately not at all impressive. The main course was relatively tasteless; we had a burrito, but the dessert of churros was much better. I would give it 2.5 stars if possible. Not worth a visit 😕

The restaurant has a warm, welcoming feel. The food was delicious, the homemade hot sauce was 10/10. The service was friendly and always made sure we had everything we needed. I'll be coming here often now.

Excellent food! Ordered the birria tacos and it was amazing!! Everything tasted fresh and great service and atmosphere!

5/5 without hesitation! Incredible food, and the staff were some of the nicest waiters I've ever seen! Good beer too. Amazing little restaurant in the heart of Rothenburg ob der Tauber!

Los tacos were really tasty, I'm Mexican and it was like a piece of México far away from home

We ordered tacos dorados de birria, guacamole, tortillas chips, tacos al pastor and aguas frescas (lemonade and Jamaica). The flavor is really really good! The tortillas are the BEST I’ve had in Germany! The tacos were delicious, honestly it’s a great restaurant, very clean, very tasty food and amazing service! Also the salsa habanero is very good! It’s a must! Next time I’m in Rothemburg I will definitely stop to grab a meal!

Just under €20 for a small burrito with some salad spread on the plate is a bit bad.

If you read "Red Rooster" you are in the right place. Mexican, definitely recommended. Price performance is right, very nice service, and if you like tequila, this is a must visit anyway. A separate map with a huge selection and great description. Tables inside and outside.

Very authentic, hospitable and delicious. Thanks also for the great tequila advice 😀. We felt very comfortable and our dog even got great treats.

Little expensive for Mexican food. But what to expect when in Germany... no complaints here! Food was good!! Will recommend 💯

Really good authentic Mexican cuisine with things on the menu that you don't get anywhere else in the area. Not Tex-Mex but authentic cuisine, and you can taste it. The Quesadillia Birria in particular are simply amazing and always worth a visit. The owner is a super nice woman who has an extremely friendly team behind her. The ambience is rustic, as we know it from Rothenburg, but still beautifully furnished, including Mexican decoration. In summer it's also really good to sit outside.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An explosion of authentic flavors in the heart of Rothenburg! My visit to the Gallo restaurant was a real feast for the senses. From the moment we entered the restaurant we felt like we had been transported to a living piece of Mexico in the middle of the medieval charm of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. The atmosphere is just great. The colorful and authentic decoration, combined with the upbeat music and lively ambience, envelops one in an immersive cultural experience. It's the perfect place to enjoy a fun and relaxing evening. But the real star is undoubtedly the food. The menu offers a wide and delicious selection of authentic Mexican dishes, prepared with fresh and quality ingredients. Every bite was an explosion of intense flavors and perfectly balanced spices. From the classic tacos and enchiladas to the house specials, everything we tried was exceptional. I would particularly like to highlight Don Gallo's Especial, a crispy, golden wheat tortilla filled with melted cheese and marinated, braised beef brisket, with guacamole, coriander, onions and a hearty consommé that was a true delicacy. You can feel the love and passion for Mexican cuisine in every dish! The drink selection is also impressive. From refreshing margaritas to authentic Mexican beers, there's something to suit every taste. The house margarita was the perfect accompaniment to our dinner! The service at Gallo is impeccable. The staff is incredibly friendly, attentive and always willing to make recommendations. We felt at home and their enthusiasm for Mexican culture is contagious. In summary, the Gallo restaurant is a culinary gem in Rothenburg ob der Tauber. If you are looking for an authentic Mexican experience full of flavor, color and joy, this is the place! It's a must for food lovers and a breath of fresh air in the local food scene. We will definitely be back to further explore the delicious menu! Many thanks to the Gallo team for this fantastic evening! Viva Mexico! Best regards Michael A.

Very great atmosphere, very friendly & funny staff, excellent food and a selection of tequila that is really awesome. Today I learned that not all tequila are the same, that there are many different flavors and each tequila has its own spirit. Thank you for the great lesson, patience and kindness. We will definitely come back and can only recommend this restaurant. With kind mining greetings from beautiful Thuringia Christian & Ina

Highly recommended especially for vegetarians 👍 When I was researching a suitable restaurant, I came across Don Gallo because I like Mexican food and I don't know anything about Franconian cuisine. The card is short, which is a quality feature. As a starter there was a quesadilla, which tasted very good with the guacamole. On recommendation, the main course was the burrito, which also tasted good. However, I missed the spice/spiciness for both dishes, which is why I would have liked to try the homemade hot sauce. Unfortunately, I didn't actively ask about it. The price is very reasonable, but it's fine for a day trip to Rothenburg. The service was extremely good, which made me very happy. Clattering storks on the house opposite and the great weather rounded off the stay very well.

Today we had Mexican food at Don Gallo. In addition to the excellent food, the exceptionally good and friendly service is also worth highlighting. We'll be back.

Perhaps our new high mark for Mexican food after a year in Germany. The tortillas for the tacos were legit, and the homemade hot sauces blended from peppers grown by their chef were flavorful and fantastic. As seen in the photo, their attention to detail and decor added to the experience. Perhaps most surprising was the mezcal selection; many from Oaxaca but with German or Swiss business partners. Forego the wurstsalat and check out this place!

Endlich mal ein Restaurant mit ECHTEM mexikanischen Essen. Bedienung war sehr freundlich und hilfreich. Der Besitzer informiert gerne auch über die seeehhhhrrr große Auswahl von Tequila. Sehr gutes Essen auch in mexikanischer Atmosphäre

If you want delicious food in a pleasant atmosphere, this is the place for you. The food tastes fantastic and is not heavy on the stomach at all. Everything tastes very healthy and is prepared by hand (not frozen food like in other restaurants). The staff is very friendly and always tries to accommodate all requests. We will definitely come back often 🙌

The homemade nachos are a hit 😋 be careful with the hot sauce 😜

Best Mexican food I've ever had in Germany. Super friendly staff and the quality of the food was perfect.

Delicious food, a trip back to Mexico for us living here. Typical warm Mexican attention. Will come back gladly!

Very good food and a huge selection of tequila, all topped off with great service.

Very tasty, original Mexican. Very friendly service.

Absolutely delicious Mexican food with a kids menu, super margaritas and yummy churros. Really friendly waiter who even whipped up the churros for us even though the kitchen had closed (we were late eating). Highly recommend.

I visited Don Gallo in Rothenburg ob der Tauber and tried their specialty, the Quesabirria, and I have to say—it was very good. The meat was flavorful, juicy, and well-seasoned, and the crispy, cheesy tortilla really brought everything together. Definitely a dish worth trying if you're into something hearty and packed with flavor. The restaurant itself has a nice and inviting atmosphere, nothing overly fancy but comfortable enough to enjoy a good meal. The staff was friendly, and service was efficient, which is always a plus. If you're looking for Mexican food in Rothenburg, Don Gallo is a solid choice. While it's not the most traditional setting for this type of food in a medieval town, they do a great job with their dishes. 4/5—great specialty dish, good service, and definitely a spot I'd consider revisiting!

I visited Don Gallo in Rothenburg ob der Tauber and tried their specialty, the Quesabirria, and I have to say—it was very good. The meat was flavorful, juicy, and well-seasoned, and the crispy, cheesy tortilla really brought everything together. Definitely a dish worth trying if you're into something hearty and packed with flavor. The restaurant itself has a nice and inviting atmosphere, nothing overly fancy but comfortable enough to enjoy a good meal. The staff was friendly, and service was efficient, which is always a plus. If you're looking for Mexican food in Rothenburg, Don Gallo is a solid choice. While it's not the most traditional setting for this type of food in a medieval town, they do a great job with their dishes. 4/5—great specialty dish, good service, and definitely a spot I'd consider revisiting!

On our way to the south of Bavaria we stopped there last weekend. Since we don't have a Mexican restaurant here, we were very excited about the food. All in all, the food was really good, the service was super friendly and the atmosphere was harmonious. A little too expensive for our taste for what is on offer, but Rothenburg is of course also a tourism stronghold. In that respect it was okay and we left the restaurant satisfied.

Always happy to go to this restaurant in Rothenburg ob der Tauber.

Me and my boyfriend are dined here for out first night in Rothenburg ob der Tauber and everything was simply perfect. Delicious food, super friendly staff and great atmosphere, also great variety of tequila. 10/10 and would recommend to anyone 👍🏻

Delicious Mexican food in Germany! This was such a great surprise to find in Rothenburg. The restaurant is easy to find, staff is very welcoming, and the food was fantastic.

Delicious food and very friendly people!

Excellent restaurant with tasty and different choices. Service was pleasant as was the atmosphere in the restaurant. Prices are good.

It was a pleasant surprise to find this Mexican restaurant in the heart of Schnitzel country. The service was terrific and the tortilla soup was delightful.

Above average for the German taste, but below average for normal taste. Too bland food, sauces below average, pastor was dry, where was the achiote? For these prices, cannot recommend it. Tourist trap. Also, drug addicts were smoking outside. Very disappointing after all the 5* stars.

Truly amazing Mexican Cuisine (Not TexMex) in a rather surprising location Rothenburg ODT just off the Romantic Road. Definitely worth the stop. Incredible food. Wonderful hosts and a nice selection of Tequila and Mezcal as well.

Amazing, authentic Mexican (NOT TEX MEX) is a surprising beautiful location! As an expat Southern Californian who loves Mexican Cooking, finding great Mexican food in the UK and Europe is really difficult. Thankfully there's Don Gallo Comida Mexicana and it's a whole lot closer to the UK than Mexico. Located in the beautiful town of Rotenburg O.D.T off the revered Romantic Road in Germany, this delightful restaurant delivers fabulous, authentic Mexican cuisine served by the nicest of hosts one can meet. A great find! A delicious dinner with a wonderful selection of Tequila and Mezcal as well. Highly recommend taking a trip to Germany just to eat here!

This has become one of our favorite restaurants in Germany. The food is excellent and authentic, the service is incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the interior is cozy and fun. We’re so glad we have an excellent, actual Mexican restaurant close to home and we will be coming back often.

I ate here with my children on New Year's Day and can only recommend Don Gallo. Super nice, child-loving and attentive service staff, online table reservations are easy, good food and there was even something on the children's menu for our little picky aunt.

Sehr gutes Essen, super Service! Man sitzt gemütlich und ruhig. Absolut zu empfehlen, wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder!

Very tasty food and super nice service. Highly recommended 💕

Very friendly staff, good food, we were more than satisfied. We'll be happy to come back if we're ever here again!

Absolutely loved this place. Food was not what I expected. It was authentic Mexican food. Tortillas were o. Point!! Margaritas were very delicious as well. HIGHLY recommend! Would come back.

Amazingly delicious and authentic Mexican food. You must try the churros!

Unusual tastes and unusual, but very tasty dishes!!! Friendly staff. An atmospheric place where every detail takes you on a journey through Mexico.

Delicious Mexican food in the town of Rothenburg. A well deserve on the good reviews. Serves a good beer too. From Singapore.

The two of us were at Don Gallo on December 7th, 2024. We enjoyed it very much. The portions could have been a little bigger. But we had a starter with it, so it went well. Absolutely delicious in taste. The service was very courteous and really on point. I have one small point: it's a shame that the vegetarian dishes are more expensive than meat dishes. We really enjoyed it and we will definitely eat there again on our next visit to Rothenburg o.d.Tauber.

Excellent service, kind, friendly waiters and service. Excellent food, nice atmosphere. Everything you would expect from a restaurant. Although a Mexican restaurant, it is also very suitable for those who do not speak Spanish...

It was so good I'm not sure if the waiter brought me an empty plate or if I ate it. All I remember is that the tacos were awesome 😎

Very pleasant service and good authentic Mexican food 👍😊

Authentic Mexican in the heart of Rothernberg. The staff are all lovely, very friendly and food is good. The only thing I will say is the prices are above most of other restaurants. I paid €27.50 for 6 king prawns and a side salad.

Dinner on a Tuesday, 2 people with reservation. First of all, a big compliment on how beautiful the decor is! The building is very old and classically German, but has been "styled" in a Mexican way with great attention to detail, which I think is very successful. The selection of dishes is clearly laid out and even as a vegetarian you can find delicious dishes here - in my case cactus leaves. My companion was also very impressed with his flank steak. Also recommended is the homemade hot sauce, which we were served in a small bottle. After the meal there was a tequila, with excellent advice, as the menu is a bit more extensive. If you want, you can even learn a little Spanish here, as there are small cards with translations at every table =) We highly recommend this restaurant if you want to try something different that you can't find everywhere and appreciate friendly, attentive and courteous service. We will definitely come back! =)

Going to Don Gallo was more than eating dinner, it was an experience. The decor is inviting and perfect. The service was amazing. And the food... oh my goodness. We had the tortilla soup which was fresh (how is soup fresh... go there and see) and tacos. So delicious, some of the best Mexican food we have had. Also, very dog friendly. We watched as the staff brought water bowls for each doggie and they got their own snackie treat!!! While traveling we miss our dog at home so it is so nice to get to see some while traveling.

Don Gallo is a model restaurant for us. The service was friendly and courteous with charm, the ambience was beautiful and decorated with loving Mexican decorations and the food was incredibly tasty. We were so impressed that we ate there three times in a row. Our top recommendation: Quesadilla

There were eight of us, all unanimously enthusiastic! Listen to the house's recommendation, you won't be disappointed! Very tasty and filling! The service was very courteous and authentic! We'll be back!

Very nice quaint restaurant. Very nicely decorated. Super nice, very clean place. Very nice boss. Very nice staff. And SUPER DELICIOUS 😋 FOOD. Always great again. Highly recommended. We are thrilled. 👍👍👍

We have been to Rothenburg several times, but never to Don Callo. Stopped here today by chance. The food was excellent. Main course as well as dessert. Service very nice and accommodating. Our two dogs were also very welcome. We were immediately given water and treats. We'll be back Greetings from the Palatinate

Super nice and friendly staff. Great tacos (we even took some to go) and great service.

Texans in this charming German community were craving a tadte from home. Don Gallo didnt disappoint. Great authentic Mexican food in a lovely atmosphere!!!

Being from Texas, I am very leary of Mexican restaurants in Europe. Restaurant Do Gallo does not disappoint. The first taste of the tortilla soup reminded me how much I missed real Mexican food. Everything we had was authentic, CORRECT, and delicious. And the servi ce was excellent and friendly. We are here for a short time, or I would be a regular here. It is the best Mexican restaurant I have found in the 20 countries I have visited in Europe. (5 Mexican cooks).

We went to Don Gallo for dessert today. We were warmly welcomed by the gentleman and brought to the table. I ordered churros with chocolate sauce and the churros snail with ice cream. The churros were absolutely freshly made and not a ready-made product. They tasted very tasty. I can only recommend it.

Perfect Mexican restaurant. The ambiance and the decor really takes you to Mexico while having a beautiful view of the streets of Ruthenberg. And the food was really tasty. I enjoyed it a lot.

Nice place, delicious Mexican food

A Mexican in Rothenburg? Why not! We were pleasantly surprised, the food was super tasty and a great change between Schäufele and duck breast. Only the equipment is a bit overloaded, sometimes less is more, but that's just a matter of taste.

Awesome delicious. Best burrito ever not too heavy on the tortilla and rice! Steak with potatoes and corn was delicious too! Amazing homemade hot sauce Tortilla soup also delicious Fast friendly service and spoke English

Very nice service, delicious food and an atmosphere that makes you feel good!

What an amazing surprise to find such good Mexican food in this lovely town! Can’t recommend it enough and we’re definitely coming back whenever we visit Rothenburg o d Tauber I still can’t decide if the best part were the tacos or the tequila altar!

We were very positively surprised at Don Gallo today. The food (Don Gallo Especiale) was an absolute culinary delight. The next time we are in Rothenburg we will come back. Thanks.

This is by far the best Mexican food restaurant in Germany. I got a minimum of once a month for my salsas and quessabirria .

Super tasty. Nice service. Fast and nice atmosphere

By far the best Mexican food we have eaten in Germany so far. Really tasty and absolutely authentic thanks to the Mexican chefs. 6 out of 5 stars!

Don Gallo was a wonderful find on our day trip to Rothenburg. We stopped in for a late lunch and were pleasantly surprised to find such great Mexican food in Germany. The food was delicious, margaritas had the perfect amount of tequila, and the service was fantastic.

Fantastic service and wonderful dishes served in a warm atmosphere.

We’ve been searching for authentic Mexican food in Germany & finally found it! Great food & atmosphere, they also gave our dog a bag of treats, we can’t wait to come back again!

Came with my brother as part of our holiday, the food was really nice, if you like spicy things, ask for the "hotter sauce" Josè our server was really friendly and genuine, and really helpful.

Very tasty food, served by very friendly staff. I can only recommend this Mexican.

I thought I reviewed but I can’t find it now. This restaurant has super yummy food and a great atmosphere! They have homemade hot sauce which is just delicious. We bought bottles to take home to America with us and are still enjoying them. We will have to come back when we run out. :) You must eat here if you love Mexican food!

Super delicious food and very friendly staff. Really highly recommended.

You can see it in the stars, a really great restaurant with very friendly service, good advice on food and tequila enjoyment. Always happy, keep it up. LG from Salzgitter.

Decent place with friendly service. They were very accommodating to dietary restrictions and made us vegan burritos.

It was my favorite place for authentic Mexican food until we ate some Baja shrimp tacos that hurt me, my wife and my friend.

Food was very good, especially with hot salsa 😀

Traveling vegan Texans here… came to Don Gallo for the options and were pleasantly surprised. Our server was incredibly friendly and helpful. The food was great, and we were skeptical since we live in the land of good Mexican food. We ordered chips & guacamole, and veggie burritos modified to be without cheese and crema.

The food was authentic Mexican and yummy! The drinks were also very good. Great service and fun atmosphere. It was a great change of pace.

Coming from Colorado, was not expecting this great of good. Service was phenomenal!! After 2 weeks on cured meats, so nice to have a change of pace.

We had little time so we asked if we could eat quickly We said yes if we ordered tacos or burritos. We were served quickly and it was really good. I recommend this Mexican restaurant.

e had an absolutely fantastic experience at Don Gallo in Rothenburg! From the moment we walked in, we were warmly welcomed, and our server Jose made the evening even better with his attentive and friendly service. He made sure everything was perfect throughout the meal. The food was great, especially considering how far we are from Mexico and the U.S., where high-quality Mexican cuisine is more common. The fajitas were flavorful and fresh, and the margaritas were refreshing and perfectly balanced—not too sweet, with just the right amount of kick! If you’re craving authentic Mexican food while in Rothenburg, this is the place to go. Highly recommend it for anyone looking for great food, a lively atmosphere, and top-notch service. We’ll definitely be back next time we’re in town!

We were pleasantly surprised and were very satisfied with both the food/drink and the great service. Great extra tequila menu 👍

Attractively decorated Mexican restaurant. Friendly and smooth service. The food itself was not very special and we therefore thought it was a bit on the pricey side. Price-quality ratio not quite right as far as we are concerned, although we still liked it.

We went there because of the good reviews, but the restaurant couldn't live up to the positive expectations. I had nachos with guacamole as a starter. The nachos were completely tasteless, the guacamole completely lacked salt and pepper. My wife's main course was so bland that I can't even remember what she had. My flank steak was well done and never saw any salt or pepper from anywhere. As a side dish there were grilled and unseasoned corn on the cob and a shot glass full of tomatoes and onions as well as potato wedges. Wasn't good

Great little Mexican restaurant. Cheerful music, good service and food!

Would have left 5 stars had they not allowed rude smokers to ruin a fine meal on the patio. Two women lit up right next to our table. What is it about smokers that makes them believe their addiction doesn't infringe on the liberty of others? Pure delusion.

Very very tasty. Great ambience, nice service.

Good cuisine, polite staff, cozy atmosphere. Surprisingly comfortable interior, a mixture of Mexico and the history of the city, you eat Mexican cuisine, you look out the window and there is an old German city ...