El Potro may be one of the few restaurant in FL to offer authentic Mexican food and that's very exciting for a native Californian such as myself. While I'm not a fan of their cheese enchilada (the cheese is too runny even when cold, it almost seems like a cheese sauce is used instead of actual cheese), I do love their vegetarian chalupa and bean burrito...exceptional! My husband, who is not vegetarian, loves their chorizo tacos. And their horchata...oh, their horchata...it is absolutely perfect! read more

Nice little spot for lunch. Stopped here with two of my coworkers. I had the steak quesadilla which had huge chunks of meat and veggies (diced smaller would be nice), my coworkers got the fajitas and enchiladas both said they were good. Good portions. Service was not good or bad. Would come back if in the area but not going to go out of my way. read more

We were lucky to find this gem of Mexican restaurant. Great food. Great prices. Full bar with great drink options. We had fajitas, chimichangas, and chips/queso and all were excellent. The house hot sauce was perfect! Ambiance is wonderfully full of color and decor. Lots of parking. Staff was very friendly. This will be our new "Mex place" in Orlando. read more

El Potro - Sangria y Modelo Especial. Perfect Combination! @ El Potro in Orlando - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

KUDOS to the staff for providing supreme quality customer service! We ordered the Lunch 1 and Queso Birrea and it was delicious! The ambiance was quiet and the music was very tranquil! I highly recommend all to come and visit to support this local business ! read more

El Potro - Lunch 1 - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Sad? This Mexican restaurant will turn your day around! I just moved to the area and was excited to give this place a try--and wow, it did not disappoint. The service was warm and quick, and the food? Absolutely delicious. I left with a full belly and a big smile--thanks to the perfectly seasoned carne asada. Bonus points for the complimentary chips and salsa! I'll definitely be coming back. read more

El Potro - Carne Asada - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Great food and service! Really enjoyed their enchiladas. Tacos were on point. Good stuff.

El Potro food is great tasting, selection, quantity. The newly interior decor outstanding. The service is awsome. This is the best part. As a very long time regular patron...this is the main reason. Each and every server is like a friend. Each server has thier own personality...some outgoing, some more reserved, but all have a friendly, caring, patron centered, helpful attitude to make their guests, (regular long going and new or infrequent) feel wanted and special. E P servers are the hard working first and last person you see and are the outstanding face of the best Mexican eatery. Try it and get to know them and they get to know you. read more

Great food. Bean dip was delicious. Service was quick and great. Food and drinks were also delicious. Highly recommend for authentic Mexican food. read more

This is one of the best Mexican Restaurants I've been to. The food is very delicious. The customer service is very friendly. Inside the restaurant is very peaceful without too much noise, and the mural is pretty to look at. Whoever painted this mural did an amazing job with this masterpiece, I'll give them credit. read more

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The food is very authentic & delicious ! Quick service, friendly staff, no wait to be seated. Highly recommend the fajitas, flautas & enchiladas verdes! Very clean, awesome bar, very comfy seating. read more

El Potro - Fajitas Texanas - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Food was great, restaurant was clean. Prices are t cheap but are fair. I would definitely eat here again. read more

El Potro - Quesabirria - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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This food was horrible. Can you say bland. I had a order to go, 2 chicken fajitas it came with no salsa, no sour cream. Was not even cut into the slices. Ask for soft taco got hard taco and the ground beef had no seasoning at all. Like they slapped ground beef is a hard shell and put cheese in it and wrapped it up. The chulupa was the same. No taste. It was my first time there and my last. I was looking for some good Mexican food in my area, this is not the place for me. To do better pay attention to details with your food. read more

We had been on the road for 10 hours and we were ready for some good food for the rest of our trip. We assumed that this would be a safe choice but unfortunately we were mistaken. The Carnitas were beyond dry. The Carne Asada was tough. The quesadillas were decent. As for the service, we were taken care of, but with very little personality. The overall aesthetics of the building was a bit rundown and mediocre at best. Overall, the experience was quite disappointing. read more

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I've lived in Orlando for 3 years, and have been looking for a good Mexican restaurant that was affordable but also good-- THIS IS THE PLACE! Finally! The queso/cheese dip is what you're wanting, and it's a fair price and size!! The tacos are unbeatable! I've yet to find something I don't love. Also currently their bogo margarita special can't be beat. read more

El Potro has been my favorite Mexican restaurant in orlando for the last 7-8 years and I've told all my friends about it. I'm not sure what happened but the last few orders have been missing items. Like tonight. No tortillas for my fajitas. Before that. My queso was missing. I'm sick of people doing half ass work. Please get your shit together and fire the employees that are ruining your reputation. read more

Waitress acted like she didn't like wh#t3 people. Not friendly, hardly smiled and when she did it was more like a grimace. I asked how much beans and rice was extra and she said $5. When the check came it was $6.99. Order was wrong but I didn't feel comfortable sending it back. Not a good experience and I will not go back. read more

You ever enjoy your food so much that you forget to breathe?! Well, I haven't been breathing for the last 20 minutes. I was enjoying my nachos so much. This was my first visit to the quaint restaurant, El Potro after an intense craving for nachos hit me. When I walked in they were singing happy birthday to a table near the door. I loved the energy immediately. Then the young man who greeted me made it clear that this is the atmosphere...great energy. He was happy and friendly. He quickly processed my payment and my food was out within seconds. I ordered to go. But my next experience will definitely be dine in. I loved my food so much, I called the restaurant back and asked that someone kiss the chef for me. Lol read more

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My family of four was seated immediately around 8:30 on a Tuesday. Though we were hangry when we arrived we were very full and happy when we left. Everything was delicious and the staff was friendly albeit a bit slow. It was not busy. The atmosphere was so basic I can't recall anything unique but it was totally fine, clean and organized. We were there for about an hour. We would definitely go again! Price for us was around $60-ish. Highly recommend the queso! read more

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Honestly such an amazing Mexican restaurant local to Orlando. Their deals are great, food is beyond tasty, and the service is classic Mexican restaurant service: so fun and hospitable! This is Anthony and I's go-to for authentic Mexican cuisine and we have never had a bad experience here. We've tried most of the menu and I have to say the King's Quesadilla is my absolute favorite! The quesadilla is perfectly crispy on the outside with a soft, cheesy inside full of fajita vegetables and the meat of your choosing. (I prefer the chicken!) read more

El Potro - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I'm not sure why I waited so long to try El Potro, but that wasn't a great choice. The place is excellent! In traditional fashion, the meal began with chips and salsa, which were perfect. The salsa had a bit of a punch in certain bites, so definitely watch out if you're not a spicy fan. After that we tried many different tacos and they were all full of flavor and very hearty. The tortilla was grilled a bit which made the flavor jump out even more. I especially like the verde salsa that came with the taco. It was a great flavor and added a nice cooling touch. I can't wait to go back and try more... read more

El Potro - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

As always, the food was stellarly mediocre. Don't get me wrong, I love it ;^) Although their menu has expanded, the quality remains down to earth. No pretentious ingredients or false advertising at this local spot. Just sweet 2 gir 1 margaritas ! My reason for down grading this time around was the surly waitress who left us wondering.. what did we do wrong? I am sure we will be back, of course! Fingers crossed the waitstaff will be happy to see us. read more

El Potro - El Porcho (porche) at El Potro - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Sometimes, you just want good 'Mexican' style food. And El Potro doesn't miss. I have gotten delivery from here three times and have been extremely pleased each time! It's definitely worth the buck! The chips and salsa are good. The taco salad is a bit messy but hits the spot. I've also had the fried plantain (7/10), Carnitas (8/10), chicken enchiladas (8/10), and the quesadilla (7/10). The delivery packaging it perfect, and I have never had an issue with missing items or cold food. Truly a must try! read more

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Our usual favorite Mexican restaurant is Agave Azul. However, recent changes such as charging for chips and salsa, raising prices, and the condensing of their menu with several favorite items of mine no longer available, has made me interested in trying more places. I had been to El Potro once before a few years ago, and since it is across the street from Agave Azul, I thought we could head that way and make our final decision when we neared closer. With agreement from my friends, we decided to give El Potro a chance and have dinner there tonight. The ambiance is very casual and comfortable. We felt at home here. The service was also great. Our server (I believe her name is Stephanie) was very kind and attentive. I want to apologize here because while I tipped above 20%, my bill was low so my tip was not very impressive. On my drive home, I reflected on it and felt guilty. Next time, I will do better, so I apologize. Our server was wonderful. We were served complimentary chips and salsa and as our bowl neared empty, our server asked if we wanted more which we said yes to! The salsa has a great amount of spice to it and the chips tasted fresh. Our waters were topped off timely as well. The queso dip appetizer we ordered was also yummy. So many menu options which was exciting! For my entree, I got a cheese quesadilla with beans and rice. While the beans and rice were just okay, my quesadilla really hit the spot! It's a simple tasty classic. My friends enjoyed their meals as well (spicy watermelon rita, supreme burrito with shrimp, half order chimichanga). At the end of our meal, our server asked if we wanted dessert. We were stuffed but want to try something next time! I also want to get a margarita next time too because I tasted my friend's and it was delicious! Another bonus: the prices here are absolutely refreshing! Times are tough right now, so it was nice to be able to go out to eat and relax without breaking the bank. Thank you very much for serving us. You deserve a much higher rating than your current 3.9. Hopefully my review will help. We look forward to returning! read more

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Came here for dinner while on the way from the airport to our airbnb and was pleasantly surprised by how good the food was! I was starving and everything that we ordered absolutely hit the spot. They let my cousin bring her dog to the outside table and brought the pup a bowl of water when we asked for it. The queso (while I always love queso) somehow tasted exceptionally good here, the fajitas were big and filling, and the fried ice cream while not quite made the way I was expecting (I thought it would be done the way Thai restaurants do it) still tasted good! read more

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It's a hole in the wall without feeling like a hole in the wall, and that's how you know it's a good place for Mexican food. Pretty extensive menu with lots of combination platters and a la carte food. It's a table service restaurant with a full bar you can mosey up to. Server was friendly and on top of things. The portions were more than enough. They give a free serving of chips and salsa with purchase. The salsa is tasty without being too spicy for those folks who have a timid tongue. And unlike some places, they give you plenty of chips. Ours lasted through the whole meal. The drinks are served with free refills and are in giant glass mugs. Fair pricing and a good environment tossed together with authentic flavors make this place a win! read more

El Potro - Chips and Salsa - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Came to this location for the first time on a Saturday evening. The restaurant is big and had a lot of big parties , but we didn't have to wait. Our server was great, attentive and friendly. This location is away from the Orlando madness and had a nice family vibe to it with nice music and great environment. I had a margarita sangria which was not my favorite (next time I'll stick to one or the other). They give you a complementary first round of chips and salsa (the salsa had a kick to it) and I ordered a side of queso which also had a spicy kick to it. For dinner I had the steak burrito. It was ok , definitely was not a fan kinda boring flavors. My husband had the combo fajitas that had shrimp, beef and pork (I tried it and it had good flavor) We also took the churros and the banana chimichanga to go and both were delicious! yum. They have a big menu and next time I'll try something different. I'll recommend to try. read more

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El Potro is the real deal when you're looking for authentic Mexican food. We popped in on Cinco de Mayo because I was craving some good Mexican food. Margaritas were 2 for 1-uh, yes, please! Service was prompt and friendly. The chips & salsa kept coming. I had the Platillo del Mar and it was some of the best seafood I've had in a while. There's no frills, no fancy bar with giant chandeliers. It's just good, honest Mexican and that's what we came for. read more

El Potro - Platillo del Mar--grilled fish and garlic shrimp. So yummy. - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Wonderful little authentic Mexican restaurant at the end of a strip shopping center. Delicious food, great service, and reasonable prices. We have been eating at the wrong Mexican restaurant for years. The food was fabulous across the board. Steak tacos, Pollo Loco, fajitas, chicken flautas were all fresh and cooked perfect. My wife loved the refried beans. They also had 2 for 1 margaritas. I can't think of anything we didn't like. read more

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I was craving a good local Mexican spot. Located close to universal it's super central though parking can be kind of tight due to the bar next door. I ordered the pollo loco, it was cooked perfectly the chicken was well seasoned and our server was very responsive. The restaurant was clean, they have music and the bar is nice. Showcasing the different types of alcohol and some neon lights. Would definitely return! read more

El Potro - Pollo Loco - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Excelente restaurante, comida deliciosa y un maravilloso servicio. Me encanta! Gracias a todos!

Service was great for a party of 7 on a Saturday evening. I enjoyed the pastor tacos but thought it would be served on corn tortilla instead of flour. Everyone at the table enjoyed their meals as well including the complimentary chips and salsa. Had a birthday person in our party and they celebrated with a song and ice cream whipped cream filled tortilla bowl. read more

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Went in the early evening 2pm Staff had mask on Not busy at all Food was fresh, very juicy chicken and veggies grilled perfectly Restaurant was very clean read more

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So...I ordered 1/2 of the chimichanga plate (beef) and my 11yo ordered a lunch #7. When it came out it didn't look like much however, the need was on point. It reminded me of the barbacoa I use to run and get at every chance in El Paso, TX. There was no fat or ligaments and all that other stuff when you get shredded beef that is from a bad cut. You know, the kind where you take a bite and you want to spit it out. It was soooooo good so don't let the look of blandness fool you. My daughter says..."it was very good. The cheese mixed well with the meat." lol...she enjoyed it since she ate it all. I would come back to this side of town just for the chimichanga. If I had to say one negative thing...just that the chimichanga could have been a bit more crisp and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and diced jalapeños would have made it even more better. read more

El Potro - Burrito and a chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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We stumbled upon this gem on pure luck. We searched for a Mexican restaurant near by and this restaurant popped up. It is a little Authentic Mexican restaurant located on the corner of this plaza in kirkman. It may not look like much but it's truly the best Mexican I've had and I just had amazing Mexican on Wednesday haha. First of all we had no clue Mexican buffets existed let alone did we know we were at one. $15 for all you can eat Mexican. This special goes on through out the week at lower prices too. Sundays lunch is $12 and weekdays lunch is around $10. We all opted for the buffet and ordered some bogo drinks. Yes they even had Buy one get one free drinks. Either Sangria or Margarita were bogo and they were absolutely delicious. They then brought us fresh nachos with homemade salsa. The buffet was absolutely incredible. All the dishes were hot and fresh. It was like ordering as many plates of amazing Mexican as we wanted. They had every popular dish you could imagine such as enchiladas, tacos, tamales, burritos, fajitas, beans, rice and so much more. There was also fresh fruit, toppings galore and some desserts. My baby even enjoyed the music and food as well. The buffet remained stocked with fresh food the entirety of our visit. Last but not least the service here was impeccable with the most polite servers. They were attentive and made sure our table was always clear. I wish I could remember our primary servers name. He was marvelous. The restaurant was very clean and decorated in a warm, homey feel. Overall it was an incredible experience and we will all be coming back many times. read more

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There is much to like about this business. The medium size chicken soup is delicious and abundant. So much shredded chicken you may be inclined to say a prayer for the chickens lost in the making. Horchata is enough to make you turn your inner child back out again! Chili rellenos were delightful. Only issue is that there was so much I couldn't finish it all! read more

Ordering from this place for takeout is a DEFINITE NO! The portion of rice & beans they gave me was UNBELIEVABLY DISRESPECTFUL!! It's like they gave me a kids size portion. You would think for the price they would give you more but apparently not! Now I will say this, dining in is another experience they give more food, & the lunch buffet ( idk if they still do this ), is reasonable & food tastes good. Never ordering takeout from this place again! read more

El Potro - Enchiladas, kids size rice and refried beans lol - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

The food and service is outstanding!!!! My friends and I have been eating at the restaurant for many years! We have never been disappointed, you should go today!!!!! read more

The service and food was excellent! We were highly impressed! We couldn't believe how quick the service was and the food was hot! The salsa also was excellent! I highly recommend stopping here if your in the area. We will be back! read more

The Margarita is not strong, but instead on the side of a lighter lemon-lime flavor. As any margarita, a salted or sugared rim always adds and improves in my opinion. The Chimichanga is perfectly fried with a light brown tint. I will say that the beef is not as salty as it could be, but the accompaniment of the white cheese and red sauce can boost the overall taste. The classic side of refried beans and a guacamole salad completes the plate. Though I've never been a fan of guacamole the salad still tastes good with the mozzarella, sour cream, and tomato. I liked the experience as a whole, though next time I think I'll try their sopapillas since I'm obsessed with them in general. read more

El Potro - Chimichanga with Salad and Beans - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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A standard go to for good comfort Mexican food. The chips and salsa are fresh and tasty, the service is always attentive and the food is very fresh. My equalizer test for any Mexican restaurant is the refried beans and the beans at El Potro are right up there. I LOVE the vegetable fajitas - perfectly cooked al dente. The margaritas are top notch - a perfect balance of tart lime, sweetness and tequila! read more