El Gallo Freiburg

Auf d. Zinnen 12, 79098 Freiburg im Breisgau

Open now · until 00:00

Latin AmericanMexican€€€€

Calories and carbohydrates are estimates by an AI model based on this menu, made on 13 September 2026, for a typical portion. They are not medical advice and do not replace what the kitchen can tell you. "Diabetes-friendly" means: modest carbohydrates for the course, little sugar and no fast-absorbing base such as fries, white bread or white rice.

Lunch Menu - Salads

Ensalada “Salmón”pescatarian

13.90

Mixed salad with avocado and grilled salmon

estimate≈ 480 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78

Ensalada “Carne”

12.90

Mixed salad with avocado and beef strips

estimate≈ 520 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78

Ensalada “El Gallo”

12.90

House salad with fried chicken breast, guacamole, corn and cheese

estimate≈ 610 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73

Lunch Menu - “El Gallo” Specialties

Pechuga de pollo ala plancha

13.90

Grilled chicken breast with mushrooms, fried potatoes and sauce

estimate≈ 680 kcal45 g carbsbalanced 65

“El-Gallo-Burger”

12.50

With bacon, tomato, gherkin, onion slices, served with coleslaw and fries

estimate≈ 950 kcal75 g carbs

Lunch Menu - Quesadillas

Quesadillas de Verdurasvegetarian

12.90

Large tortilla filled with fried vegetables

estimate≈ 550 kcal48 g carbsbalanced 74

Quesadillas de Pollo

13.50

Large tortilla filled with chicken

estimate≈ 680 kcal48 g carbsbalanced 73

Quesadillas de Carne

13.50

Large tortilla filled with beef

estimate≈ 720 kcal48 g carbsbalanced 73

Lunch Menu - Fajitas

Fajita – Burrito de carne

13.90

Grilled Argentine beef strips with fresh onions, tomatoes, mushrooms and peppers

estimate≈ 780 kcal55 g carbsbalanced 77

Fajita – Burrito de pollo

13.90

Grilled chicken breast strips with fresh onions, tomatoes, mushrooms and peppers

estimate≈ 720 kcal55 g carbsbalanced 78

Fajita – Burrito de verdurasvegetarian

12.90

Grilled zucchini, eggplant and mushroom strips with fresh onions, tomatoes and peppers

estimate≈ 620 kcal58 g carbsbalanced 74

Carne

18.90

Grilled beef sirloin steak with mushroom sauce, fried potatoes and salad

estimate≈ 750 kcal42 g carbsbalanced 65

Lunch Menu - Pasta

Maccarones vegetarianovegetarian

12.50

Rigatoni with eggplant, zucchini, carrots, peppers, onions in a Salsa Rojo

estimate≈ 580 kcal72 g carbsbalanced 86

Maccarones spicy cajun chicken

13.20

Rigatoni with fried chicken strips, mushrooms, onions, peppers in a Cajun tomato sauce

estimate≈ 680 kcal68 g carbsbalanced 79

Lunch Menu - Fish Dishes

Tallarines Gambas

14.00

Tagliatelle with fried prawns and a fine cream sauce

estimate≈ 650 kcal52 g carbsbalanced 69

Spanish Tapas - Cold Tapas

Jamón Serrano

10.50

Serrano cured ham

estimate≈ 280 kcal1 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67

Tomate Secosvegan

11.20

Dried marinated tomatoes

estimate≈ 220 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66

Queso Manchego curadovegetarian

9.50

Cured Manchego sheep cheese

estimate≈ 320 kcal2 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67

Queso de cabravegetarian

9.50

Marinated goat cheese in olive oil and herbs

estimate≈ 350 kcal4 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67

Variado Ibérico

12.00

Mixed platter of ham, sausage and cheese

estimate≈ 450 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67

Jamón / Manchego

10.50

Ham and cheese platter

estimate≈ 450 kcal4 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67

Olivenvegan

8.00

Black / green

estimate≈ 220 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70

Spanish Tapas - Hot Tapas

Patatas fritas & aliolivegetarian

7.00

Fried potatoes with aioli

estimate≈ 520 kcal42 g carbs

Pimientos de Padronvegan

8.00

Small green Spanish fried peppers

estimate≈ 180 kcal9 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66

Calamar fito

10.00

Fried squid with aioli

estimate≈ 410 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Chorizo a la sidra

9.00

Fried chorizo sausage

estimate≈ 320 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Gambas al ajillo

16.90

Peeled prawns in garlic oil

estimate≈ 310 kcal4 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67

Portion of breadvegan

2.50

Portion Brot

estimate≈ 180 kcal32 g carbs

Portion of aiolivegetarian

2.50

Portion Aioli

estimate≈ 120 kcal2 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Soups

Chili con carne

10.50

Hearty, spicy Mexican bean stew (hot)

estimate≈ 580 kcal48 g carbsbalanced 84

Consomé

10.00

Clear chicken broth with vegetables, basmati rice and chicken

estimate≈ 320 kcal30 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69

Crema de aguacatevegan

10.00

Velvety avocado cream soup

estimate≈ 380 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65

Sopa aztecavegetarian

10.00

Fiery tomato soup with smoked chili, crispy tortilla chips, avocado and cheese (hot)

estimate≈ 420 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65

Crema de elotevegetarian

10.00

Creamy corn cream soup

estimate≈ 350 kcal32 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Salads

Ensalada mexicana “Pico de Gallo”vegan

12.50

Colorful salad with Nopal cactus

estimate≈ 280 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70

Ensalada de atúnpescatarian

12.50

Mixed salad with tuna

estimate≈ 380 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69

Elote con ensalada y quesovegetarian

12.50

Corn on the cob with colorful salad and cheese

estimate≈ 410 kcal38 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65

Ensalada “El Gallo”

16.90

House salad with fried chicken breast, guacamole, corn, cheese, cream

estimate≈ 620 kcal28 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78

Tostadas mexicanasvegetarian

17.50

Two crispy corn tortillas with bean puree, cheese, salad, sour cream and spicy salsa

estimate≈ 550 kcal52 g carbsbalanced 74

Tostadas de pollo

19.00

Two crispy corn tortillas with bean puree, chicken breast, cheese, salad, sour cream and spicy salsa

estimate≈ 610 kcal50 g carbsbalanced 78

Tex-Mex

Diablitosvegetarian

12.50

Six jalapeño peppers stuffed with cheddar cheese

estimate≈ 420 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Diablitos de Broccolivegetarian

12.50

Six breaded broccoli florets with cheese filling

estimate≈ 380 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Chicken Nuggets

12.50

Eight crispy chicken nuggets

estimate≈ 480 kcal20 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Chicken Wings

15.00

Eight spicy chicken wings

estimate≈ 560 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Burgers

El-Gallo-Burger

16.90

“El-Gallo-Burger” — Ground beef with bacon, tomato, pickle, cheese, onion rings, coleslaw and fries

estimate≈ 1150 kcal85 g carbs

El-Gallo-Veggie-Burgervegetarian

16.90

“El-Gallo-Veggie-Burger”

estimate≈ 980 kcal80 g carbs

Special Burger

16.90

Ground beef with bacon, guacamole, cheese, fried egg, tomato, pickles, onion slices, coleslaw and fries

estimate≈ 1280 kcal82 g carbsheavy 44

El-Gallo-Big-Burger

20.90

“El-Gallo-Big-Burger” — 225g beef with bacon, cheese, with skin-on fries or potato wedges

estimate≈ 1350 kcal75 g carbsheavy 41

Crispy Chicken Burger

16.90

Crispy breaded chicken breast fillet with tomato, pickle, cheese, onion rings and fries

estimate≈ 1100 kcal88 g carbs

Nachos & Chips

Nachos con quesovegetarian

17.80

Baked tortilla chips with cheese

estimate≈ 850 kcal65 g carbs

Nachos Tijuana

17.80

Bean puree on tortilla chips, baked with cheese

estimate≈ 920 kcal78 g carbs

Nachos de res

17.80

Savory ground beef on tortilla chips, baked with cheese (contains peanuts)

estimate≈ 1050 kcal68 g carbs

Nachos de pollo

17.80

Chicken on tortilla chips, baked with cheese

estimate≈ 980 kcal66 g carbs

Nachos de vegetarianos con champiñonesvegetarian

17.80

Fresh mushrooms in salsa on tortilla chips

estimate≈ 780 kcal62 g carbs

Nachos de atún

17.80

Tuna on tortilla chips, baked with cheese

estimate≈ 910 kcal64 g carbs

Nachos El Gallo

25.80

Nachos “El Gallo” — Diverse nacho platter for 2 people (contains peanuts)

estimate≈ 1800 kcal140 g carbsheavy 28

Totopos con salsa picante

12.50

estimate≈ 450 kcal48 g carbs

Totopos con guacamole

15.50

Tortilla chips with guacamole

estimate≈ 620 kcal45 g carbs

Burritos

Burrito de pollo

19.90

Large wheat tortilla filled with chicken and Salsa Mexicana

estimate≈ 850 kcal72 g carbsbalanced 72

Burrito de carne

19.90

Large wheat tortilla with ground beef, served with rice (contains peanuts)

estimate≈ 980 kcal95 g carbsbalanced 73

Burrito vegetarianovegetarian

19.90

Large wheat tortilla filled with mixed vegetables, nopal cactus, beans, cheese, lettuce strips and pico de gallo

estimate≈ 850 kcal95 g carbsbalanced 78

Specialties “El Gallo”

Arroz marino

21.50

Rice pan with crab, mussels and squid in a spicy tomato sauce

estimate≈ 620 kcal75 g carbsbalanced 73

Pollo en crema de chipotle

21.50

Chicken breast fillet in a mild smoked chili cream sauce, with basmati rice and salad

estimate≈ 720 kcal55 g carbsbalanced 79

Chimichanga al hornovegetarian

21.50

Two wheat tortillas with crunchy vegetable filling, baked with cheese, served with basmati rice and salad

estimate≈ 880 kcal82 g carbs

Chimichanga de pollo

21.90

Two baked wheat tortillas with chicken, served with basmati rice and salad

estimate≈ 920 kcal80 g carbs

Mole verde de Pepita

21.90

Chicken breast fillet in a delicious pumpkin seed and green tomato sauce, with basmati rice and salad (mildly spicy)

estimate≈ 680 kcal52 g carbsbalanced 84

Mole rojo (de cacahuate)

21.90

Chicken breast strips in a savory peanut and chocolate sauce, served with basmati rice and salad

estimate≈ 750 kcal58 g carbsbalanced 79

Pollo con piña

22.50

Chicken breast fillet with pineapple and spicy salsa mexicana, with basmati rice and salad

estimate≈ 640 kcal62 g carbsbalanced 77

Pechugas poblanas

22.50

Fried chicken breast strips, poblano chili and corn, baked with cheese, with rice, cassava and salad

estimate≈ 820 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 81

Carerola Tlaxcala

24.00

Grilled lamb chop with crisp green beans and poblano chili, with fried cassava

estimate≈ 780 kcal45 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 72

Costillas norteñas

22.90

Grilled pork ribs with sweet and spicy sauce, with fried cassava and salad

estimate≈ 850 kcal50 g carbsbalanced 69

Plato mexicano

23.90

Mixed platter with two chicken wings, enchiladas and one burrito, served with guacamole and sour cream

estimate≈ 1400 kcal130 g carbsheavy 42

Pollo a la menta

23.50

Chicken breast strips with mushrooms and mint in a tomato cream sauce, served with basmati rice and salad

estimate≈ 660 kcal52 g carbsbalanced 79

Quesadillas

Quesadilla de pollo

19.90

Large wheat tortilla filled with chicken and cheese, garnished with soft cheese and sour cream

estimate≈ 820 kcal58 g carbsbalanced 66

Quesadilla de champiñones o verdurasvegetarian

19.90

Large wheat tortilla filled with fresh mushrooms or mixed vegetables and cheese, garnished with soft cheese

estimate≈ 740 kcal55 g carbsbalanced 74

Fajitas

Fajitas de carne

25.90

Fried beef strips served in a hot pan with sautéed onions, mushrooms and bell peppers

estimate≈ 650 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78

Fajitas de pollo

25.50

Fried chicken breast strips served in a hot pan with sautéed onions, mushrooms, bell peppers and tomato

estimate≈ 600 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78

Fajitas de yucatecas

25.50

Fried pork fillet strips served in a hot pan with sautéed onions, mushrooms, bell peppers and tomato

estimate≈ 680 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78

Fajitas de camarones

28.50

Juicy grilled shrimp in shell, served in a hot pan with sautéed onions and mushrooms

estimate≈ 580 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78

Fajitas de verdurasvegetarian

24.00

Fried zucchini, eggplant, carrots, cassava and sautéed onions in a sizzling pan

estimate≈ 520 kcal45 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 75

Tacos

Tacos “El Gallo”

23.20

Two crispy corn tortilla shells, one filled with spicy ground beef, the other with chicken, both topped with cheese

estimate≈ 850 kcal75 g carbsbalanced 72

Tacos mexicanos de carne con chorizo

26.30

Fried beef sirloin strips with spicy chorizo, exotic sauce and onions, topped with cheese

estimate≈ 920 kcal65 g carbs

Tacos mexicanos de pollo

25.80

Fried chicken breast strips with exotic sauce and onions, topped with cheese, served with four flour tortillas

estimate≈ 840 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 72

Tacos mexicanos de mariscos

26.50

Seafood with exotic sauce and onions, topped with cheese, served with four flour tortillas, guacamole and salsa

estimate≈ 810 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 74

Alambres

Alambre de pollo

23.60

Fried chicken breast strips in jalapeño cheese sauce, with gouda, bell peppers and onions

estimate≈ 620 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74

Alambre de cerdo

23.60

Fried pork fillet strips in jalapeño cheese sauce, with gouda, bell peppers and onions

estimate≈ 650 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74

Enchiladas

Enchilada de carne molida

21.90

Two rolled corn tortillas with ground beef, topped with cheese

estimate≈ 680 kcal48 g carbsbalanced 73

Enchiladas rojas de polo

21.90

Two rolled corn tortillas with chicken, topped with cheese

estimate≈ 640 kcal48 g carbsbalanced 73

Enchiladas con quesovegetarian

19.90

Two baked corn tortillas with cheese filling

estimate≈ 580 kcal42 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69

Enchiladas con mole

21.50

Two rolled corn tortillas with chicken, topped with cheese and a special peanut sauce

estimate≈ 720 kcal55 g carbsbalanced 78

Meat Dishes

Bistec natural con queso, papas y ensalada

25.90

Grilled beef sirloin steak, topped with cheese, fried potatoes and salad

estimate≈ 880 kcal45 g carbs

Bistec con champiñones

25.90

Grilled beef sirloin steak with mushroom sauce, fried potatoes and salad

estimate≈ 820 kcal45 g carbs

Bistec a la pimienta

25.90

Grilled beef sirloin steak with pepper sauce, fried potatoes and salad

estimate≈ 810 kcal45 g carbs

Carne a la tampiqueña

30.20

Grilled beef sirloin steak with spicy chorizo, bean puree, guacamole, salsa mexicana, salad and an enchilada

estimate≈ 950 kcal58 g carbsbalanced 70

Fish Dishes

Carmarones a la plancha

31.60

Grilled king prawns, vegetables with potatoes, guacamole and salad

estimate≈ 680 kcal42 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78

Filete de salmón con verduras

26.50

Grilled salmon fillet in garlic sauce with lemon and parsley, mixed vegetables, fried potatoes and salad

estimate≈ 780 kcal45 g carbs

Pescado a la mexicana

26.90

Zander fillet with a special Veracruz-style tomato sauce, with basmati rice or fried potatoes and salad

estimate≈ 650 kcal55 g carbsbalanced 71

Plato de pescado

32.50

Mixed fish platter with salmon, zander fillet, two prawns, fried potatoes, guacamole, salad and salsa

estimate≈ 850 kcal48 g carbs

Side Dishes

Porcioñ de arroz

6.80

Portion of basmati rice

estimate≈ 220 kcal45 g carbs

Porcioñ de frijoles refritos

7.20

Portion of bean puree

estimate≈ 180 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 87

Aceitunas con quesovegetarian

7.60

Black olives and soft cheese

estimate≈ 320 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66

Porcioñ de tortillasvegan

4.90

Portion (four) wheat tortillas

estimate≈ 520 kcal88 g carbs

Elote con mantequillavegetarian

7.90

Corn on the cob with butter

estimate≈ 210 kcal24 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Porcioñ guacamolevegan

8.70

Portion of guacamole

estimate≈ 280 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70

Porcioñ yucavegan

6.80

Portion of cassava

estimate≈ 240 kcal36 g carbsbalanced 65

Porcioñ papasvegan

6.80

Potatoes or french fries

estimate≈ 350 kcal40 g carbs

For Children

Quesadilla de champiñones o de pollo

13.00

Small wheat tortilla filled with cheese and mushrooms or chicken breast, served with guacamole and salad

estimate≈ 650 kcal45 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73

Peguga de pollo al la plancha

13.50

Chicken breast fillet with fried potatoes and salad

estimate≈ 720 kcal42 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73

Pollo en crema de chipotle

14.50

Chicken breast fillet with chipotle cream sauce (not spicy), with rice and salad

estimate≈ 680 kcal55 g carbsbalanced 67

Nachitosvegetarian

13.00

Small mixed nachos plate with melted cheese (contains peanuts)

estimate≈ 750 kcal60 g carbs

Desserts

Flanvegetarian

8.00

Typical Mexican dessert

estimate≈ 320 kcal35 g carbs

Churrosvegetarian

7.50

Fried dough pastry with chocolate and caramel sauce

estimate≈ 480 kcal65 g carbsheavy 39

Rodajas de manzana a la romanavegetarian

11.00

Fried apple rings with cinnamon, a scoop of ice cream, and vanilla sauce

estimate≈ 550 kcal68 g carbsheavy 40

Páo de Lóvegetarian

11.90

Traditional "Rich Sponge Cake"

estimate≈ 420 kcal52 g carbsheavy 38

Helados mixtosvegetarian

9.00

Mixed ice cream: vanilla, chocolate, strawberry

estimate≈ 310 kcal40 g carbs

Helados mixtos con cremavegetarian

9.50

Mixed ice cream with whipped cream

estimate≈ 410 kcal45 g carbsheavy 33

Zitronenschiff mit Eisvegan

9.50

Hollowed-out lemon filled with lemon ice cream

estimate≈ 180 kcal38 g carbsheavy 35

Orangenschiff mit Eisvegan

9.50

Hollowed-out orange filled with orange ice cream

estimate≈ 190 kcal42 g carbsheavy 35

Eiskaffevegetarian

7.00

Aromatic coffee with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream

estimate≈ 340 kcal32 g carbsheavy 35

Eisschokoladevegetarian

7.00

Vanilla ice cream with hot chocolate and whipped cream

estimate≈ 380 kcal45 g carbsheavy 40

Is this menu still right?

84veggie
scoreestimate

Wide Latin Mexican selection

How well a vegetarian eats here, read from the menu. Not a review score.

The menu features many vegetarian mains like the burrito vegetariano and fajitas de verduras. Vegan options include the crema de aguacate and ensalada mexicana Pico de Gallo.

44 vegetarian and 12 vegan dishes out of 120

78dia
scoreestimate

Latin dining with low-carb options

How well someone with diabetes eats here, from the menu and estimated carbohydrates. Not medical advice.

This restaurant offers many protein-heavy main courses. The Fajitas and Alambres are good choices for limiting carbohydrates.

43 diabetes-friendly · 120 dishes

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Address: Auf d. Zinnen 12, 79098 Freiburg im Breisgau
Hours: Mon11:00–00:00
Tue11:00–00:00
Wed11:00–00:00
Thu11:00–00:00
Fri11:00–01:00
Sat11:00–01:00
Sun11:00–00:00
Mittagstisch Montag bis Freitag 12-15 Uhr
Contact: +497612022221 info@elgallo-freiburg.de
Sources: Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), elgallo-freiburg.com/
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