Ate several times at their food booth at Festival International…read more Tacos were great. ... name said something like birrios Wish I could remember Gonna go back to the main restaurant tell soon Also I note they show soccer matches

Amazing al pastor tacos. Came out very quickly. Clean tables. And the ambiance was nice. Loved…read morehearing the music from the kitchen. They were jamming back there

First time here. Won't be the last. The tea was brewed perfectly. The Nachos #3 was killer. More…read morethan enough for 2 healthy eaters. Plus military discount.

Pleasant and clean family dining. Full bar. Large dining room. Very authentic with a heavy queso…read moresauce slant. Cheese rellenos are tice fried, dipped in egg batter - the full money. Attached picture is two ala cart rellenos, and ala cart flautas that include four giants and guacamole salad. Massive portions all around.

Since moving back from Texas I have been searching for a restaurant that makes menudo. A friend…read moresuggested this spot and it didn't disappoint. Loaded with tripe, great seasoning and no hominy filler. Homemade tortillas and sauces are a nice addition. Authentic atmosphere was cool, will be back, thanks.

Got here early in morning, and they had delicious tacos ready. That's a win for me…read more Check @eatinglafayette on Instagram and Facebook for more Lafayette food things!

Wonderful food... casera style! Portions are huge…read more One plate feed two! Burrito was more than a foot long! Ingredients fresh and authentic. Highly recommended!

This review is for one dish and one dish only - the Chiles Cobijados…read more They stuff jalapeños with cheese, wrap it in bacon and get it perfect every single time. The bacon is deliciously crispy without being greasy at all. The cheese is a perfect combination of melty and hot without being gooey. The jalapeño is soft but not soggy- has a tiny bit of crunch! The portion of the bean dip/spread? With chips is just what you need without going overboard. I will say this is my hyper obsession meal because I know I can only get it here. There isn't any other place in town that I have found that serves this exact same dish. The plate comes with three of them, rice, salad, beans+chips. If you're there for anything else and want to try one chile they will let you add it to your entree.

The service was amazing! The place smelt like strong cleaner (reminded me of Fabuloso in bathrooms)…read morewhich is a good thing meaning the place is cleaned BUT offensive when expecting to walk into a room with the aroma of good food cooking! The food is ok. Salsa is good but taco meat is a texture that I personally think of Taco Bell. The place needs a makeover or background music to up the ambiance. Not sure if I'll return ‍

Food very very good. You have to try the Barbacoa tacos the bread is fluffy. The meat is juicy and…read moretender and the cilantro fresh also try the salsa and chips that taste so good. You have to try that.

Under new management, and doing a very great job! The two ladies in the kitchen are slinging tacos…read moreand other things out of this gas station like no other! Food is always flavorful and service is always quick! Things I normally get are the tacos, burritos, and their amazing tortas! You need to come and try this place!!

I inhaled the chorizo breakfast burrito! Amazing and a perfect way to start a Cowboys game day.read more

Oy vey. What are we going to do with La Carreta? This was the most gentrified "Mexican" restaurant…read morethat I've ever been to in my entire life. I ordered a rice bowl and there were cucumbers and sour cream present. And not one ounce of flavor. Even after drowning the creation with leftover salsa and Tabasco sauce--yes Tabasco sauce because there was no Mexican hot sauce to be found. The birria tacos were a lot more palatable but the flavor of the consommé was overpowered by the amount of cilantro of lime. Decent chips and salsa for the table but it would take a lot to ruin chips and salsa.

The Best Mexican Restaurant in Lafayette Louisiana by far. Great food and drinks for a great price…read more The staff provided excellent service.

The food here is so flavorful and the margaritas are on point. I was searching for a good Mexican…read morespot, and finally, I've found one comparable to one of my favorite restaurants in Texas! I love a good margarita and the fact that they're two for one every day makes it one continuous happy hour lol. I ordered the chicken quesadillas fajitas and can't wait to explore more of the menu. The complimentary chips and salsa are delicious and there is a little salsa station to get verde sauce, roja sauce, pickled onions, jalapeños etc. Love it!

Mezcal is fantastic. I've only been here twice for lunch but I brought the family last time and…read morethey all enjoyed everything they got. I've had the gringo tacos and the street tacos, both are good. My kid got the birria pizza and loved it. I want to come back for dinner and try the margaritas soon. I hope this place makes it at that location. Stop by and give them some business!

The food here is always so good, authentic. While the tacos are delish here, don't skip out on the…read morenachos (we always order as an appetizer) and tostadas!

My son loves this place so I agreed to try it again after 3 disappointing meals and again I wasn't…read moreimpressed. The place needs a good cleaning! My booth, fork & menu were dirty so it's hard to stay open minded when the small things are overlooked. The service was friendly! The beans were overcooked. I will not be returning but my money will be since my son likes it!

In a nutshell, this is one of the best Mexican food restaurants you can find…read more The location of the place is not ideal, as it's in an area of Lafayette that faces a lot of crime and is generally not a place to visit at night. However, it helps the place gain the whole hole-in-the-wall fact. I've been to El Potrillo quite a few times now. Enough to know what my favorite dish is--a white enchilada with Spanish rice. Out of the many times I've gone, I've only had one bad experience where the food was not cooked enough. Not a big deal, in my opinion. The atmosphere at the restaurant is genuine and one of the best out of all the Mexican places I've been to. The pricing is amazing, the service is very responsive (they actually check on you frequently!), and it's one of the best. I have no reason to give this place anything but a five-star review. Thanks!

El Potrillo Mexican Restaurant and Grill was a pleasant surprise. I have passed this restaurant…read morefor years and never thought to stop, but this particular evening I was in the mood for a true Taco Tuesday which for me means a good margarita and plenty of chips and salsa. My family joined me and the atmosphere immediately felt local and customer focused. The complimentary chips and salsa set the tone. The salsa had a distinct and fresh flavor with a light kick. It did not taste canned, and I even overheard another table asking if the recipe had recently changed. Whatever they are doing, it works. I ordered the fajita quesadilla which was a nice portion and came with rice and beans that were both enjoyable. My margarita was not as strong as I prefer. I do not need to taste the alcohol, but I at least want to feel like I am not drinking juice. My parents ordered the Texas fajita which came with four meats including chorizo, chicken, shrimp, and steak. They were genuinely impressed and said they would order it again. Overall, I would definitely return. This spot earned a place on my list for an easy and satisfying weeknight dinner.