My grandson treated me to lunch. It has a comfortable atmosphere. The dining area is clean and we didn't feel cramped. Our waitress, I wish I remembered her name, but she does quickly and got our drinks. The food was really good. I had the taco barillas. I never had them before and was pleasantly surprised. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

Party of three on a Sunday afternoon. There were two servers on the entire floor, one of who was the bartender. Our server was the other, but she was pulled between several tables on our side and a large party in the other dining room. In spite of that, she still managed to serve us well when she was available. The kitchen runner who also functioned as host had his earbuds in, so when trying to let him know about missing items, he simply kept walking, unable to hear us. The food seemed a little off. We had been here before and it just wasn't the same. The kitchen brought the items out at various times, but between the actual plates, the tortillas and the guacamole, at least ten minutes went by. I am not sure we would have gotten it all, had we not asked about it. We had to ask for hot sauce separately, because that is no longer provided on the tables. It arrived when we were basically done eating. It was a disappointing visit. read more

El Potrero is a great option if you are a lover of good Mexican food at a fair price. Kevin is the manager and he does a great job!!! Try the fajitas! read more

I literally never complain at restaurants, I'm not a fan of shitting on people, but oh my gosh, the service was awful. The waitress came to our table twice while we were seated (and one of those times was because I was feeling sick and needed water and my husband had to go find her to get it). She seemed like she might be nice but she was kind of sassy and like she couldn't be bothered with us. The food was below average and I'm not a picky eater by any means, it just wasn't good quality. The restaurant looked fairly clean. read more

Carry out order ::::::::This place is terrible I would never order from here again the Chicken taste like it's tuna from a can the tortilla bowl was so soggy I'm not a man that waste food often, but I honestly threw all this away worst 35$ spent .... Everything was in the car maybe 5 mins and ordered on the spot and sat and waited for another 30 mins. read more

El Potrero - Mexican Near Me - Flint, Michigan

We arrived at 5:00 on a Monday. There was 1 woman seated and the looked fully staffed. We started with the Churio Queso...delicious! We ordered Arnold Palmers to drink & they were made perfectly! I got the Chicken Quesadilla. I wasn't impressed by the chicken. It did indeed taste like canned chicken (almost tuna fish consistency) as stated on previous posts. My husband had beef chimichanga and beef tamale platter with rice and beans. He said they were good. Our server was Ella and was super sweet! Very attentive. read more

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One of my favorite Mexican food places. We've had pretty much everything on the menu over the last decade & never had a bad meal. Prices have increased greatly as everything else has. They even charge $1.10 for the "hot" sauce when they used to just give it to you upon request. And some of the draft beers that my husband drinks has doubled in price. read more

El Potrero - Burrito Verde. My favorite. - Mexican Near Me - Flint, Michigan

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My friend and I split hot, fresh-off-the-grill shrimp, beef, chicken fajitas. They did not disappoint us with the generous quantity of meat and shrimp - plus the delicious grilled peppers and onions on the smoldering skillet added to what went on our tortilla or directly in our mouths from that beautiful mound of food. The Spanish rice and the house menu's refried beans were a tasty, too. We had plenty of condiments, to add even more deliciousness to our concoctions. I ended taking home what we could not finish. Those leftovers did not see the next morning as I gave them a nice warm home. We plan on returning to try other offerings from El Potrero's menu. It was our first time visiting the Flint location. Friendliness and customer service are exemplary! We wanted for nothing, and they really pay attention to detail. Everyone made us feel the embrace of genuine warm courtesy and happiness from the moment we walked in, until we said our goodbyes. It is impossible to be in a bad mood here. We can not wait to return. read more

Food was cold when brought to the table after waiting almost a hour , which then I just asked for a to go box but the other half of my order was never brought out , I only asked for the missing portion of the 2 entree dinner including the beans and rice to be removed from the bill at checkout and the manager was very rude and unpleasant, stating they had a large party and were very busy. Then he got very irritate about me not wanting to wait for the portion they forgot. So when he removed that portion from my bill he tried to belittle me by saying go ahead and investigate the bill I'm not trying to hide anything in a very condescending tone , I said , sir I'm not trying to be difficult but I'm tired of waiting and will just take the portion that was brought to the table in my to go box . All he did was repeat himself by saying, "very busy, big party and I am coming off of very bad night last night". Well he will not never have to worry about my family in his restaurant again , I didn't talk to him disrespectful and he had one opportunity to talk to me with respect and he severely failed. I hate to leave negative reviews for a local business I have been to many times. But being rude to your customers over things that are not their fault is no way to run an establishment. read more

Let me start by saying that I do take into consideration staffing shortages and the hard times we are currently going through, but I still expect a satisfactory experience. My fiance and I visited a few days after Christmas. Service was extremely slow, it seemed that we were forgotten about by our server more than once. The food overall was decent, could have been better, but could have been worse. The margaritas were good too. My issue with our experience is with the off shifty workers. There were two or three women sitting at the bar that were off shift. I believe they met up on a day they were not working. They were talking about their work in an extremely unprofessional manner, complaining and talking about things that should not be within earshot of other guests. They were also extremely loud, swearing and using offensive language, and talking about being drunk/intoxicated. Had we not already ordered our food, we probably would have left and went elsewhere. How can I feel appreciated as a customer when there are employees sitting around b****ing about their jobs, coworkers, customers, etc? I'm not easily offended and am usually pretty lax about swearing and the such, but this was over the top and left me near speechless. I hope this matter is tended to. read more

Best Mexican restaurant in the Flint area. Prices are very good, serving sizes are great, and the restaurant is clean and comfortable.

We live nearby and have never had a problem with El Potrero. We've dined in many times, taken out, and even catered for parties. Food is great tasting and great quality, all for a good price. Service is fast, kind, and friendly. If you're looking for Mexican cuisine in the area, look no further! read more

LeRoy: I had a wonderful experience to get a botany for my meal. It was made up of grilled chicken pieces and beef steak strips. It was outstanding. It came with jalapeños, cheese sauce, refried beans. I would get this in a heartbeat again. In fact, I'll be back. Katie: I got the grande fajita quesadilla, and I know why it's called grande!! It was, in fact, grande! It was packed full of the most flavorful fajita veggies and chicken. The rice was a little bit dry, but still pretty good! I think we'll be back. Caitlin: Would have thoroughly enjoyed anything on the menu because #mexican read more

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Since coming from California three years ago, I have not been able to find decent Mexican food to the point where I've had to like spend $80 and throw it in the trash, we only deal with authentic real Mexican food and have not been able to find one sense, I have got to say that this is the best place for Mexican food. You will not 100% be dissatisfied, assistant manager, brooke, and the manager, Kevin, as well as other associates have the upmost respect for customer service. I would eat here every day if I could.! I'm very picky and have a lot of followers on Google due to my reviews on restaurants and I promise you will not be disappointed atmospheres amazing place is clean. Food is phenomenal. Enjoy read more

Portion are small, food is good/average. I probably would come back given the occasion

It was pretty gd not the best food wise I had better I'm from Florida so I'm use to real authentic Mexican cuisine

This is our favorite Mexican restaurant in this area. The food is always fresh and quickly prepared. The service is awesome and the ambiance are typical of a Mexican restaurant. read more

Condescending management blames customers for their online ordering software not set up for them to receive tips. Food was mediocre, not noteworthy. Seemed a little run down inside, could be worse. Would be open to checking it out again if it weren't for the patronizing management. read more

Best Mexican food in flint. Cheap and fast, one of my favorite go to restaurants for when I'm feeling like not cooking

We love coming here. The food is delicious and the service is always great. I even ordered meat for a private party. The manager is always friendly and upbeat and my kids find him hilarious. Thank you! read more

After visiting here for years, things have went down hill. The manager is rude and the service has become very poor.

A group of hospital friends met here for our monthly dinner. We all agreed that we would not be back. The service started out fine until they got a little busy and the waitress went AWOL. Food was not authentic Mexican. Smothered in cheese and less than quality ingredients. Three of us mentioned that the beef tasted strange and that was enough for me to ditch the rest of the meal. I am not looking to complain but there was not much positive to mention here. The complimentary chips on the table were crispy. read more

This is one of our favorite mexican restaurants. I wish it were closer to home! Clean, quick and DELICIOUS! Great happy hour, Sunday-Thursday 2pm to 6pm half off appetizers! Brandon our server, was fantastic! White cheese to die for!All amazing! read more

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This was our first time visiting this restaurant, and we wonder why we didn't go sooner!The food was excellent, service was great and the prices were very reasonable. We will come back again and soon!!! Evan and Beckie Skinner read more

WARNING - do NOT eat at El Portrero on Fenton road near Hill road in Flint/ Grand Blanc, MI. Our whole work office ordered takeout food and everyone got SICK from one end or the other!!!!!!!!!!!! No excuses for food poisoning!!!!!! read more

Excellent food. Clear vegetarian ingredient disclosures ( ex: stated on menu, 'rice is made with chicken broth'). We were there during the Flint contaminated water issue. Disclosures posted regarding water use as well. Friendly service. Lacking ambiance and is dated, but food is worth a stop. I had vegetable fajitas minus all dairy and rice. Absolutely delicious! My husband had a gigantic shrimp quesadilla which was STUFFED full of shrimp! read more

El Potrero - Veggie fajitas minus dairy and rice - Mexican Near Me - Flint, Michigan

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When an establishment moves out of a strip center into its own building nearby, that's usually a pretty good sign that they're doing good for themselves, which must mean that people enjoy their food. Such is the case with El Portrero, which scooted a bit north (next to Burger King) and and took up residence in an old rib joint. The decor and menu are pleasantly authentic/Tex-Mex with both traditional and progressive offerings plus a full bar that stands prominently in the center of the place. I ordered the El Guero Special - strips of grilled chicken, steak, chorizo, and shrimp sautéed with onions and mushrooms topped with melted cheese. Served with rice, beans, and tortillas for $11.99. Prices across the board looked to be very reasonable. Food was very tasty and the margs were awesome as well. My server was a little over-attentive, maybe pressure's on to please here in the new location. They should fix the step from the host stand to the dining room. Someone may forget to say "watch your step" and bodies will stumble. Some miscommunication took a star off - your mileage may vary. read more

El Potrero - Margaritas come in three sizes and many flavors! - Mexican Near Me - Flint, Michigan

We ordered 47.00 in tacos for takeout and were told we didn't get free chips because we didn't order a dinner. If you sit at the bar and have drinks, you get free chips and salsa every time. What a bunch of crap. This place is horrible. read more

El Potrero you are fast becoming my fav mexican joint. So tonight was the 2nd time I ate here. 1st time had nachos which were good. Diff b/c it was only chips, queso and burger. Not the typical toppings. Was good though b/c I afore their queso. So creamy. Tonight had THEE best shrimp & chicken quesadilla ever! Grilled shrimp (with grill marks!). Even had refried beans inside. SO good. I see this item in my near future. Also got med-hard beef tacos. Dope as well. Shredded cheese that looked to be hand done off a block. IDK if true but tasted amazing. Very satisfied. read more

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Stopped at El Potrero with a friend on a late, freezing cold night. There was only a few other people dining in. Our server was very friendly and made some good suggestions on what to order since it was both our first visit. My friend had a shrimp and chicken dish with a white cream sauce on top. It came with flour tortillas, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, and sour cream. I decided on the shrimp enchiladas with a white cheese sauce and onions on top. Both dishes included Spanish rice and were delicious. Portions were large and both my friend and I had food to take home. I would definitely come back to El Potrero again if in the area. read more

First time ordering from here and we loved it. Best Mexican around us for sure! Happy to find decent Mexican food by us.

My wife and I just went here and let me tell you this is bad Mexican food. I see a lot of positive reviews on here. But it's just bad food hidden under big portions. My tamale was absolutely gross god knows what was inside it. Yuck taco meat was also gross. I do not recommend this place to anyone. Down right nasty. read more

Great seating, friendly staff, nice portions Vegetarian Fajitas can be made vegan by saying to not put any cheese on the beans. read more

Update Review: This location has its ups and downs. Understaffing during the week is a problem (Mon-Thr). Seating will take a long time and your food will be slow coming out. Its 80% chance it will be correct when it does come out. During the weekend (Fri-Sun), everything is generally great. Seating is quick and food is quick for being a weekend. I wish the owners would place some attention to properly managing the place. This used to be a favorite for our Mexican food choice, but we've been choosing other places during the week. One very big positive: when you get your food, it will be delicious. Food quality has never been a problem. Best tasting Mexican in the area. read more

Amazing food always! I love the chimichanga and queso dip!! I've been eating here since I was young and my parents would bring me! (:

This was one probably the best Mexican food I've had in a long time. Our server was friendly and helpful! Did I mention the food was fiesta fabulous. We will definitely be returning often! read more

El Potrero - Awrsome - Mexican Near Me - Flint, Michigan

Went there for the beer specials to find out that they no longer exist. However, after me and the MRS. had a $9 and $6 draught, the food was Really Good! The Fajitas platter is amazingly large. Very tasty. We will have another meal tomorrow with the abundant leftovers. They offer fajitas for one or two. I think that the Fajitas for one will EASILY feed two people with a large appetite. At any Mexican restaurant, the chips and salsa is a major part of the experience. El Potrero has amazing salsa and chips! Bottom line: Food we had was Very Good. Beer prices were excessively high. Overall, a nice experience. read more

Wow this has really gone down hill. Some said it was other location but I've eaten both now in 3 months. Saginaw burned the food, Fenton road gave watery beans with over cooked chimi. Dry stew beef in one meal, empty shell in shrimp chimi. Just sad. We were actually worried about the beans. It's our own fault for wanting it to be 5 years ago. We had rice once that smelt like an old dish rag lol forgive you once but that's it for me now. Never again. Oh the positive is the margarita is still awesome! You read this and decide to eat here all I can say is good luck wear a diaper read more

El Potrero - Mexican Near Me - Flint, Michigan

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I used to come here quite often. Had an incident where a child was given raw chicken that was partially frozen. Service has gone seriously down hill. This is a typical Genesee restaurant. Frozen food served without regard of human consumption. Used to be better. Try harder. read more

Very disappointed with our meal here tonight. This restaurant came recommended by a few co-workers and so we were excited to try it. We got steak and chicken fajitas and were very unimpressed. It was a slop of mushy onions and peppers, the tiniest pieces of steak you've ever seen, and the grittiest, fattiest parts of the chicken. The rice and beans were cold and lacked flavor. Chips and salsa were good and the staff was friendly and did a good job, but boy were we disappointed with our meal. Especially since we paid $40 for mushy veggies and poorly seasoned rice and beans. We probably won't visit again. read more