8:30AM - 8PM
12215 Western Ave, Blue Island
Grocery Stores
“El Gallo Supermarket is a treasure trove of fresh, unique produce and high-quality meats from their exceptional butcher shop. The variety of products invite culinary creativity, while the staff, always friendly and helpful, enhances the shopping experience. Despite not having an in-house taquería, El Gallo shines, focusing on providing top-tier ingredients for home cooking. It's more than a store, it's a lively, authentic taste of Mexico right in our city.”
“This is my go-to spot for Mexican food in the neighborhood. It's also a local family owned corner store. Small section of produce, goods to stock the pantry, and specialty items.
The owner/cook maintains staples available, but rotates the main dishes consistently, so it's fun seeing what you get, especially when it's all delicious.
Authentic, hefty portions, great seasoning,”
“The owners were not friendly nor inviting
However i found a sub sandwich station in the back. That sandwich was amazing. The guys in the back were so friendly.they make the sandwiches to order. Clean store many items of choice.authentic and the store represents all cultures. There is something for everyone”
“Amazing customer service, the owner always takes care of me. This multipurpose store has all of your needs from groceries, snacks, masks, drinks, pet food, and much more!”
“Mike has known me and my family sence we moved into the neighborhood in 1993 hes a great man and hes got an amazing store over here on desplaines this store was my childhood I'll always give them my buissness first”
“(Translated by Google) It is a very small store but very assorted they have clay pots, they have metates, a machine to make tortillas and much more, their prices are normal(Original)Es una tienda muuuy chiquita pero muy surtida tienen ollitas de barro, tienen metates, máquina para hacer tortillas y mucho más cosas, sus precios están normales”
“You have to try the El Pastore pizza! Marinated pork, pineapple, onions, cilantro. Oh my gosh, it is SO GOOD! You won’t be sorry. We order it every other week, as a treat.”
“This is a full service neighborhood grocery. There is also a lunch counter inside (tacos etc). There are several Mexican specialty items here as well. Full meat and deli counter as well.This is a neighborhood cornerstone. Whether you need ground beef for dinner or a quick lunch, this is your place.”
“This is a good corner store. I’m not from blue island nor do I live in it but whenever I go in, I always get treated respectfully. The owner has his mask on when I’m there and gets me in and out. I always buy their blunts and vapes for my gf. It’s always fresh and doesn’t taste old or expired like how some corner stores be. People wrote reviews complaining about food that they really should be getting at a GROCERY STORE, and not a corner store, but hey to each their own. Don’t give bad reviews based off of that. This place is actually one of the best corner stores in blue island.”
“The Tamales and Tacos from here are always great. They also have a good amount of produce to choose from so it's nice to stop by.
I'd also like to thank El Ranchito for being a sponsor and Taste of Blue Island”
“Aldi is a great place to shop they have so many items to choose from at great prices. Aldi fruits and veggies are very good. Also the Employee's are very polite, helpful and friendly ?”