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El Potro Mexican Grill

4.4 (367 reviews)
ModerateMexican, Bars
Open 3:00 pm - 11:00 PM

Order El Potro Mexican Grill Takeout or Delivery

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Mimi C.

Stepping into El Potro is like stepping into a restaurant in Mexico. They thoughtfully curate the decor and dining furniture with handcrafted and hand painted tables, chairs, artwork and even the tiling of the arches! Their meticulousness is all for bringing a sense of authenticity to their diners. El Potro also source fresh ingredients and make everything from scratch - their chips, guacamole, even sour cream! It is truly a treat to have a full authentic Mexican dining experience. Fresh and authentic dishes, beautiful and inviting vibes, and always being greeted with big and friendly smiles.

Mojarra Frita
Angela V.

I have only ordered takeout but have experienced the ambiance when running in to grab my meal. The setting is traditional Mexican aesthetic, vibrant colors, nice paintings and with a sizable bar in the center. The food hasn't been a miss yet which is great, especially for takeout where in my experience, less effort is put into the order. I order the mojarra frita which is a whole fried fish served with rice, French fries and a salad. I can't get enough.

Salsa
Kristin C.

Service was phenomenal, food - seriously lacking any type of flavor, atmosphere would have been fine except another large party had 4 children running throughout the dinning area. Again, great service - less than satisfying; shrimp fajitas simply had no taste. The is for the service

Grilled chicken quesadilla Chips

Great experience. Food was amazing. Chips were great. Tasty drinks. I've been to the Somerville location and the service was even better at this one. Appreciated the chip refills and attentiveness. Meal came out fast, was delicious, and the lot made parking stress free. Can't wait to be back.

Tres Compadres

From the food, ambiance, and service, everything was so amazing!!! Our server Jaime was amazing! We ordered the chicken soup, pescado de la casa, and tres comprades. And can't forget the tres leches for dessert. So authentic and delicious

Chimichanga tejanan.
Kem P.

A must-try: Magarita Azul, Coconut Margarita, Taquitos Fiesta, Chicken Fajita, Chimichanga Tejana, and don't forget the heavenly Fried Churros with vanilla ice cream! The service was quick and prompt! And as you walk in you'll notice the beautiful and colorful decor! Parking is available at the Malden location which is always a plus! Do yourself a favor and go check this authentic Mexican restaurant out!

Tacos Al Carbon plate

Food was delicious good portions, great music, waiter was so nice and attentive, shout out Kevin

Beef Tacos Al Carbon, chips and salsa, queso
Rifah C.

Came here for quality Mexican food, which is hard to find in Boston sometimes, it did not disappoint!! Starting off with the chips, salsa and queso - amazing. Free refills that were put to good use as we ran through these very quickly. The spicy sauce is 10/10. The queso is great too. We ordered traditional Mexican steak tacos, they hit the spot. Great quality ingredients, which leaves you completely filled and satisfied (and with leftovers!) Service was good, frequently checking in to make sure the meal was going well. Very traditional looking restaurant, authentic Mexican style with paintings. Pricing is very reasonable, highly recommend - will be returning!

Burrito asado
Jillian C.

Can't go wrong with El Potro when you're craving Mexican! They start you off with excellent chips and salsa that I highly recommend pairing with their house margarita. Their menu offers a wide variety of options for you to choose from. HUGE portions so you won't be leaving hungry! The inside of the restaurant is nice. You can sit at the bar, a high top or a regular table. One of my go-to Mexican places in the area!

Tamale Appetizer
Christina S.

I highly recommend this place for Mexican cuisine. Food was great! I got the combo #1 and it was delicious. The portion sizes are great! The enchilada was my favorite. The only thing I was not the biggest fan of was the tamale was okay, not enough pork in it and a little mushy. I ended up eating them along with my chips for the perfect crunch. The service is overall AMAZING!! They go above and beyond to make sure your dining experience is great. They are wonderful people. The ambiance was lovely. The decor and inside is beautiful! I love the tables and how they tile! I definitely recommend going here!

Potro Burrito
Catherine M.

Found this place kind of randomly and it did not disappoint. They give free chips and salsa when you are seated. The salsa is really good. They have a very large menu with a lot of options. I had the potro burrito with ground beef and it was delicious. The sauce they put on the burrito was great as well. The food came out really quick. They also have margaritas which looked very good as well along with a large selection of draft beers. The restaurant also has a parking lot across the street which was very convenient.

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My favorite place for Mexican food. I love fish tacos and chips and dips and fried ice cream. I also like drink choices.

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Always great and friendly service. The drinks are delicious. The food is fresh with many options!! Looking forward to going back!!

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Your menu does not list chicken as an option for soft tacos. Is that a possible substitution?

Shredded

Is it possible to substitute in beans or veggies in place of a meat on a dish?

Yes we can make almost any dish vegetarian beyond our vegetarian choices already on the menu

Do you guys have any taco Tuesday specials?

No we do not

Can they accommodate a gluten allergy?

Yes many things are gluten free; just be sure to tell your server and ask for the manger if unsure

Is the mariachi there all night?

No only Friday & Sunday 7-10

When does the mariachi band play?

Friday & Sunday @ 6:30

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