It's my second time here, just awful. Ordered a Scott's Burrito, was the size of a taco. Carnitas were barely warmed up. What's with that queso blanco they smother it in? I'm Mexican American that's not how you make a burrito! I guess most people just don't know good Mexi food. I'd rather go to Chipotle. read more

I have been here several times before and the food quality and food presentation has always been excellent. However, today I went here for dinner with my two brothers and the food presentation has gone down significantly and is now poor. But, the food quality is not excellent anymore. In my opinion, the food quality went from excellent to mediocre at best. The food is still just as flavorful as before. The tortilla chips, salsa, and queso are still as delicious as always. The staff is friendly as well as prompt. However, the place could use some work though. The Pollo Cosumel that I ordered just had extremely soupy (liquidy) cheese covering the chicken and most of the refried beans. My liquid cheese covered chicken was topped with almost caramelized onion slices and then topped off with shrimp and cilantro. The atmosphere is that of your typical Mexican restaurant with cheap tables, cheap booths, and Mexican décor. Th kitchen is visible from was where I and my two brothers were seated. sitting. The bathroom is clean as well. I give this place just two stars. I give this place just two stars out of five. The reason for that is because the food quality is not how it used to be anymore. On top of that the food presentation has also become poor as well. The good quality flavor of the food is still there. The other reason why I give this restaurant two stars out of five stars is because I saw the thumb of the waiter who brought and served me my dish touch my refried beans. I ate only the shrimp, rice, cilantro, and rice of my dish. I did not eat the chicken nor the refried beans at all. This is due to the fact I have found the chicken completely inedible and really tough. As for the refried beans, I think it is clearly obvious as to why it is that I did not eat that. I don't think that I will be returning to this restaurant at all. I hope that the quality of their food and the presentation of their food will completely change soon or in the near future, but I do highly doubt that. read more

El Potrillo - Pollo Cosumel - Mexican Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

We have been getting carry out from here during the pandemic (since we moved to the area). We cannot wait for the pandemic to end so we can feel comfortable enough to dine in here. It's got a great atmosphere. The carry out is always fast and fresh. We love it! read more

It's a dive bar, conveniently located, open late & have strong drinks. There were flies which were super annoying and unappealing when eating in general and it was hard getting the attention of our waiter or any waiter at all. read more

There's been a nugget here and there covered in many reviews, so let me try to combine them into something useful here, and with a touch of Scott Opinion The place is unimpressive when you walk in. It's actually kind of divey. The pictures on the walls are not even straight. Looks like someone tripped and ended up throwing a bunch of garage sale items on the walls and they stuck. Dont get me wrong though, it's clean. So if you can get past first impressions on the decor, there is a lot, a lot to like about this place. First off, the salsa is excellent, fresh, and they have an amazing guacamole that I recommend trying. The dishes, are classic Mexican fare but they are really done to perfection. I think this place has about the best shrimp ceviche I had (not on the menu but they'll make it). The service also makes this place a fantastic find, the waiters/waitresses are attentive and friendly. This may be my new go-to Mexican place in the northern burb. read more

Absolutely HORRIBLE service! We waited half an hour to eat and then over an hour on food. My daughter asked for chocolate milk and got regular. They didn't come back till the food arrived and at that point she had drank it. I asked for shredded chicken and got chunk chicken. When he returned it he said that was shredded chicken. Not sure where chunks of chicken is even remotely considered shredded. I didn't get the right quesadilla, it was cold it and had zero flavor. I wouldn't give them 1 star but I wanted to write a review. Stay clear and don't waste your money here! The wait nor the food is worth it. I will not return and am leaving ZERO tip! read more

Food is ok depending on what you order. Stay away from any of the beef, pork or fish. Stick to vegetarian items if a all possible. Service is lackluster. The restrooms are atrocious. Anyone else by a $30.00 raffle ticket being sold by the employees of this place? Did the raffle for the Prada handbag ever take place? If so, who won? read more

Definitely going to become a new regular place for us. The texanas fajitas are nice and sizzling and the a la carte chicken quesadilla definitely a nice add on for any meal. Nice staff and plenty of choices and good prices. read more

El Potrillo - Mexican Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

We had a very racist experience today . My husband ordered his food with no cheese and had to get the food sent back (which is fine). The server came back and said to "not forget his tip". We thought nothing of it. The server then made a remark to my black husband to "stay out of trouble" . Lastly after we payed our tab and left a tip. The server ran out of the restaurant into the parking lot asking if we left a tip or not. We were embarrassed and harassed the whole meal . Sad part is we've been coming to this restaurant every Tuesday since we moved to Alpharetta in February. We will not visit this establishment again. Very racist waiter . Wish I could give 0 stars . read more

El potrillo has super reasonable food *and drink* prices. The staff is always nice. It's near a bougie neighborhood, so I'd take bad reviews with a grain of designer salt. We love this place. It's our walking date spot. We're going to miss it so much when we move read more

El Potrillo - Mexican Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

Review is based on take out - but the gentlemen that got me my food and checked me out was nice, fast and helpful. Got home and the food was good: Chile poblano was tasty, taco was good, and a vegetarian plate was good. Only thing we didn't like was the Mexican rice, it just didn't taste right. But I'm it's convenient and fairly priced so I'll be back. read more

service is excellent me and my family always love to come here servers are so nice what made me write a review is that I catered today for my husbands birthday party and I swear they are the most nicest people ever they helped choose my options and helped me TOTALLY RECOMMEND read more

Easy takeout option. Food was delicious and this is coming from someone that lives in Los Angeles. They incorrectly gave us a blended margarita instead of one on the rocks and they quickly and happily fixed it. Large portions and very reasonable prices. Definitely coming in for dinner next time we are in town. read more

Came here with some friends on a Thursday- they do margaritas at discount and they were swamped. The service was really meh- didn't get my queso until my food came and they charged me extra for hot sauce? The chicken taco I ordered tasted okay.. but within 30 mins I was suffering. I wasn't the only one that got ill from their food either. Theres better Mexican food in Alpharetta where you can get decent service and a meal that won't make you sick. read more

Best Mexican restaurant I've gone to!! The customer is impeccable!! The staff is personable, nice , quick, convenient, and helpful. Strong and fresh drinks. Fresh and hot food!! Love it here!!!! read more

This place was amazing... 10 years ago. This is a place that is falling fast. The food, the services, the drinks are going down hill. If I were you, go to Monterrey 7 mins away. read more

I've been there a good bit in the past, never got sick and always liked the service we got. However, a C health score is not acceptable. There is no reason to not have an A. The problems that a place has that give you a B would keep most folks at bay. They will have to bring it up to an A before I go back. read more

For my Birthday this year, I wanted Mexican Food. I am transplant from CA, so my bar was high. This place did not disappoint. They have Horchata!!!!! Maybe, a little... the kid's menu hamburger & fries wasn't the greatest...yes, my kiddo wanted a hamburger & fries at a Mexican Restaurant... I was happy with my order. They have Horchata. The food was fresh, the salsa smooth, plate sizes are generous, Horchata's in the mixer and the service was on point. I've been back since, and plan to continue going. They also have a bar (separate from the diningroom) that I cannot wait to check out. Did I mention, they have Horchata? read more

I ate at this spot tonight. I had 3 chicken tacos with rice and beans. It was really great. Their portion sizes are big too. I would have given 5 stars, but I ordered my food to go and it took a little while to get it. It was worth the wait though! I will be back read more

The cleanliness of this place is horrible. I used to like this place, but the cleanliness has declined. No sign of health code rating on display...gotta be a bad sign, so I looked it up. A fail or "unacceptable" is 69...which they received December 18th. Ten days later, they got a pass...bringing their score up to a whopping 70. Really? Two weeks to improve? It shows a lack of concern and a lack of care. I HATE dirty restaurants. We won't be back. read more

The best family owned and operated restaurant in East Roswell. Been enjoying it for 20 years and the folks are incredibly caring and the food and drink are fantastic. read more

Best Mexican restaurant in the area! I have been coming here for 20 years and Jose and his staff are the friendliest in the business. The food is outstanding. I recommend the Pollo El Portillo and the Queso. Margaritas are also excellent. read more

This place is the worst. I've eaten here a couple of time and each time the service is horrible . Basically if your Hispanic they don't treat you as well unless you're a white customer. They always get my order wrong and if I ask a question about the food the men always make a face. The woman's are much nicer then the men. They had me waiting for a torta for 20 min and that's just a sandwich. It wasn't even busy! The only good thing there is the tortilla soup. Service is horrible!!!!! read more

This is a great Mexican restaurant. They have a lot of specials on different days. The fajitas are amazing, they give you a ton of food. AND its super cheap. read more

A nice little workout deserves to be completely negated with queso, right? After exploring some trails on a beautiful day this week, we decided to treat ourselves here. We've been once before and nothing stood out, so we gave it another go. The place was nearly empty when we arrived around 8 p.m. There was a small family and some couples, but that's it. The atmosphere seemed pretty lackluster with the stereotypical Mexican-themed decorations and music. The standard chips and salsa were on point, or on fleek? The salsa had a nice little kick to it that we enjoyed. It tasted fresh and homemade. Salmon & Shrimp Salad - Grilled salmon and shrimp on top of a bed of spinach with tomatoes, onions and avocado served with mango dressiing. ^^^ - SO good. A whole salmon filet and a large serving of grilled shrimp makes this salad worth the money. And the mango dressing is refreshing! A light dish that made me want to the lick the bowl clean. I'll definitely be back for this dish alone. Scott's Burrito - pork stuffed burrito with queso served with rice. ^^^ - He ordered it simply because his name is Scott and it was HIS burrito (just like I order the Renee special at the Cheesecake Factory). The burrito was tiny and looked pretty sad. My husband dutifully ate the burrito though, since it was his. Service was exceptional. All drinks were constantly being refilled and empty plates were removed promptly. Overall, it's a decent good value Mexican restaurant to visit if you're in the area. read more

This is the best mexican food I've found in GA so far. There's good tex mex out there, but you rarely find mexican home cooking like this. We went here after work one night this week with a couple friends and had a great time. They gained a few points from me for serving my favorite mexican beer Bohemia (which can only be had with a lime and a couple shakes of salt on the top of the bottle.). Dinner averages about $10 a person. You can judge a restaurant by the type of hot sauce they have at the table. If it's tabasco, GTFO. My girlfriend ordered the Carnitas Taco special of the evening which was 3 tacos, rice and beans for $7.50. I ordered Chorizo con huevos, which isnt on the menu. I asked if he could make it for me and he said no problem. I was in heaven. Everything was fantastic. This is my only spot for real Mexican in the Roswell/Alpharetta area. These guys know what they're doing. read more

El Portillo is my go to Mexican joint. They serve the normal Mexican fare you can get at in any city. That's what I love about it. The queso is good and so are the margaritas! Can't go wrong. read more

We're done with El Potrillo - but the same can't be said for the meat that came in the Super California Burrito tonight. What little bit of 'steak' that came in this flour tortilla drowned in cheese dip cheese and overstuffed with cheap filler rice, beans and guacamole, was half old-tasting gross gristle and the other half raw and unconsumable. Ping me for a pic of the burrito discected and spread out to see its lopsided and nasty roadkill-worthy contents. It's really been hit and miss here lately; which is sad to say because we've been patronizing El Potrillo (Holcomb Bridge) since it opened nearly a dozen years ago. We remember the green industrial indoor-outdoor carpet that over the years evolved into a shimmering brownish orange when the sunlight hit it just right. We remember the old banquet chairs and when the bar was completely walled off from the restaurant side. We remember when the 1970s cop drama dark green vinyl booth seats didn't have their foam padding insides halfway hanging out. We even remember when the place got all shot up a few years ago. But we looked past all that because it's been a family affair and the chicken soup's brought us back time after time. Not anymore, though. And especially not after today when the three servers and kitchen staff were more intent on feeding themselves and having their own little Labor Day celebration at a back booth than attending to the SIX entire customers trying to have an early dinner there. Take this as warning: if you don't see the owner (Carlos is it? ... bigger guy and very nice) or his wife in the restaurant then WALK OUT. When they're gone so too is the quality of service and the food. read more

El Potrillo was "our Mexican place" as it was right across the street from our first married apartment. Cute, right?! But really, even though we don't live by it anymore doesn't mean we don't still frequent it. Their chips and salsa are my absolute fave, as is their chicken soup. A cup size is like a bowl size and a bowl size is just plain massive. And it's cheap. The service has always been fantastic and super fast. You should try out our nostalgic little gem. read more

This still remains a hidden gem. If you come here at lunch you will see a steady flow of regulars who come here for the cheap, consistent Mexican food. It isn't as popular as Monterrey, a spot down the street that is a bit more popular with residents. However, El Potrillo is one of my most consistent lunch spots in Alpharetta. I recommend the lunch Texas fajitas. read more

Love the place. Food is excellent, price are super good and drinks are tasty. I'll go there at least once a week. read more

El Potrillo - Mexican Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

Went for a quick lunch and order the El Portillo dip, get back to my desk and open what I was hoping to be delicious - and found a bug RIGHT on top!! Called them and asked for a refund - whoever I spoke too asked to see the bug!! Seriously!? I walked back in bug in hand!! NEVER AGAIN!! read more

El Potrillo - Oh you know, bugs LOVE cilantro! - Mexican Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

We go there every Friday! They have the best margaritas in Atlanta!! Their fish tacos, chicken soup and fajitas are AMAZING!! Also we love that it is a family run restaurant:) Just try it and you will also be hooked! read more

This is the "go to" Mexican spot in Roswell - you won't be disappointed. The cheese dip and guacamole is an absolute must!

Love this place. We eat here about 2 times a week. It's packed on Margarita Thursday. Frozen house margs are best in Atlanta. Our favorites are the chicken soup, Vickie's salad, chicken chile pablano, healthy carnitas, tacos al carbon, guacamole and cheese dip. Service is always great. read more

First! My wife && I LOVE Mexican food, moving to the area so was trying the Mexican since we do Taco Tuesdays.. There were about 4-6 people inside when we walked in, sat at the bar (only people at the bar btw).. ONE SERVER WHOM WAS THE BARTENDER AS WELL!!!! We both got a margarita which was the DARKEST we've ever seen, not strong && watered down because they pre-make them instead of making it fresh in front of you! Second, food! The cheese dip was cold when it came out... My quesadilla wasn't the best .. My wife ordered two tacos but didn't realize they'd be super big && told the guy she didn't want it but he still charged her(something she's not gonna eat).. MORAL OF THE STORY... NEVER AGAIN read more

El Potrillo - Mexican Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

El Potrillo is our local neighborhood Mexican place that everyone has to find. We are regulars here...and have tried many of their dishes...some very good, some average, but most everything is decent. We have not had a "bad" meal here at all. Some of our favorites... (1) Texas Rice - rice with cheese sauce, chicken, beef, shrimp and a couple tortillas...enough for wifey and I to share (2) Huevos con Chorizo - eggs with chorizo and a couple of tortillas (with refried beans and rice, of course) (3) Chimichanga (wifey) - standard chicken chimichanga... (4) Carnitas Dinner - Mexican style braised pork. (5) Mole Poblano - chicken in a mole sauce Service is always very good... read more

Not good at all. #1: weak chips. Greasy, thick, meh. #2: bad waitress service. Ours got our orders totally wrong and had a touch of attitude. The food itself (chicken burrito, chicken enchillada, beef taco and refried beans) wasn't that good. I picked around most of the chicken, only had some of the taco, and sadly enjoyed the beans the most. And #3, maybe the worthiest reason to write a bad restaurant Yelp: 3am diarrhea. I had that sinking feeling as soon as I started picking at my food. I was right. And I am not a fan of this. read more

The food is absolutely amazing! The service is great! Price point is great too! I had the Taquitos Mexicano with double rice, no beans! Delicious meal! read more

I have eaten here many, many times. It is our favorite Mexican place to eat by far! The queso and handmade guacamole is amazing. The shrimp tacos are delicious, but everything I have tried on their menu is so good. Their chicken soup, OMG so so good! The wait staff is amazing and I never have to ask for anything. They all work so hard. This is definitely a family favorite! read more