Taqueria La Gallina

Roadside taqueria known for fried chicken, carne asada tacos, quesadillas, burritos, and hearty Mexican plates.

Taqueria La Gallina gives a Cabrillo Highway stop in Half Moon Bay an unexpected pairing: Mexican taqueria favorites alongside fried chicken and burgers. We like that the menu accommodates different cravings without making a group choose between a taco lunch and a chicken-and-fries meal. Burritos come in regular, super, and vegetable versions, while taco fillings include familiar meat choices as well as fish and shrimp. Carne asada, steak ranchero, enchiladas, and chile rellenos provide larger plate options. Fried chicken can be ordered as an individual meal or a bucket for sharing, with fries and other sides completing that part of the selection. The appeal is the breadth within a straightforward roadside format, where a simple quesadilla and a substantial dinner plate both feel at home.