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Jerry's Cafe

406 W Coal Ave, Gallup, NM 87301-6402
505-722-6775
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Ranked #3 of 40 restaurants in Gallup
Cuisines: American, Mexican
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout
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ventura
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8 reviews 8 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

great chow at good prices. don't be fooled by the appearance. we hit there for lunch time, waited a few minutes for a table, and enjoyed a local homestyle lunch. loved my pattymelt and brown gravy soaked fries. on to Roswell.

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Denver
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21 reviews 21 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

The food and service were great. The chili is wonderful we had half green and red. This is a local place with wonderful food that you will never find in a chain.

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Akron, Ohio
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

This looked like the kind of place you would pass up and if you do, you are missing some truly excellent Mexican food. It is unassuming and almost dreary looking, but the food was incredible. Enchiladas with red chiles and chile rellenos with green chiles and sopapillas with honey made for a meal to die for! It was worth the... More

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Peachtree City, Georgia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013

So glad we stopped at Jerry's Cafe on our road trip! I had the stuffed sopapilla and my husband had cheese enchiladas. We were both very happy with our choices! We were a little past the lunch rush, so we didn't have to wait for a table although we got the last booth available. As for the peddlers...only a few... More

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Ohio
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28 reviews 28 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2013 via mobile

Good place for Mexican food. Locals eat there, so you know it's good. Very small place--booths seat only 2-4 people, and a line out the door is common. But for local color, it can't be beat. A few sellers move among the diners, but it's not a big deal if you don't want to buy. I had a good stuffed... More

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los angeles
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51 reviews 51 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2013

Authentic mexican american food. Good portions, great staff, felt comfortable and homey. Seemed that there were alot of repeat customers. I want to go back!

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Fort Defiance, AZ
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3 restaurant reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2013

The protions are super, and they are very authentic people. the service is excellent and professional.

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Ganado, AZ
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2012

A small hole-in-the wall place but good authentic Mexican food. Having lived in the area for 3 yrs. we are used to Natives selling their wares, but this was over the top. A constant flow of people in and out of the place was disrupting to our experience.

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Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
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41 reviews 41 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2012

An average Mexican-American cafe. Food was very good, but not spectacular. Cafe was clean. Service was timely and attentive.

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Albuquerque, NM
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83 reviews 83 reviews
71 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2012

Had the Miguel's Special, a chicken taco, chicken enchilada and a chile relleno. The food was very tasty! The red chile was definitely hotter than the green. The beans and even the rice were full of flavor. The homemade chips and sopas were great bookends to this wonderful meal. To top it all off, the staff was very friendly and... More

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