Gallo Pelón Mezcaleria - Raleigh, North Carolina

Leonardo Herrera

Excelente noche en compañía de personas maravillosas!! Lugar demasiado bonito, el personal lleno de positivismo, y muy profesional!! Y de las bebidas ni que decir SIMPLEMENTE LO MEJOR DE LO MEJOR

Ken Thomas

Vibrantly decorated with Mexican folk art. The drink and menu offerings deliver well-crafted and tantalizing unique tastes. Stands well above traditional Mexican restaurant fare. Friendly and welcoming service. Hope to visit again to experience the Mezcal bar upstairs.

Chandra Jennings

I waited outside in a light sprinkle to check out Gallo Pelón. I was the first one through the door, and I was welcome by so many colorful faces of Frida Kalo, skeletons, and flowers. There was so much beauty in this restaurant. I took a seat at the bar as it had a plug and checked out their menu. You have to scan a QR code to access it, and it gives you a list of their drinks and food. Their food menu is not super extensive but has a focus on a few tacos, appetizers, and entrees. I couldn't decide between the guacamole and salsa with chips, but I was told by the waitress to go with the guacamole. It comes with a mix of three flavors of mango, cojita, and pepita (pumpkin seed). The manho was the best of the three. However, the quality was okay--it was a little runny for me, and there was nothing special about it. It was basic guacamole.

I also got their chicken taco that was grilled to perfection and had a nice crunch to it as well. It could've used some salsa or creama. Looking back, I should've just gone with just the tacos.

Minus a couple of stars for the weird atmosphere vibes and stares. The lady who served me did not seem happy that I was only drinking water despite ordering food. I wasn't drinking alcohol that evening, and I felt that force from the waiter as she asked me again and again about a drink.

I think that this is a good place for just their drinks. I think the food is secondary to this and the taste and quality shows.

Tina A

In LOVE with this bar! Delicious variety of traditional and unique cocktails. With an inviting staff that is happy to teach you all about the mezcals they offer! My family, friends, and I enjoyed the beautiful and relaxing atmosphere. The memories we made here are always coming up, and we plan to go back soon!

Hector David Rivera

Very cool mezcaleria. Great drinks with unique flavors. Decor is very cool and the bar tenders are great. The patio in the back of the bar feels like an escape from the City. Highly recommended.

Krazy Kev

Great bartenders and wonderful drinks served. Came here after finishing dinner downstairs.

Marc Ingram

This hidden gem exceeded all my expectations. From the moment we walked in, the vibrant atmosphere was intoxicating, filled with colorful décor, and the warmest smiles from the staff. The mezcal selection was top-notch, with options that you don’t typically find, and the cocktails were masterfully crafted. The food was amazing and perfectly cooked. We had empanadas and tacos. It was so good we ordered seconds of both.

Kalam0n

Really cool spot for mezcal based cocktails as well as some really creative drinks in general. We had a great time trying some truly inspired libations and chatting with our bartender who was happy to share details about the inspiration and creation process behind their menu. We were too late to get any food but I look forward to visiting again soon!