Good authentic hole in the wall Mexican restaurant. The entrees were flavorful and most importantly the queso was delicious! Definitely recommend. read more

Fantastic food! Fantastic service! Ask for Brian to be your waiter. Best waiter I've ever had the pleasure to experience! Took such good care of my boyfriend and I. Top notch! The Guacamole was exceptional and half the price as other restaurants. Highly recommend! read more

I enjoy eating here every time I'm in St Augustine. I always get the speedy Gonzalez simple and tasty. I read some recent negative reviews about the wait staff. Trust me I feel you pain but I've never experienced what the reviewers said about poor staff. Oh well maybe it was a full moon! I recommend eating here. Back again for my annual trip to the oldest city in the US. Service was great as usual and the food came out very fast. Maybe cus I was a customer of 1. Staff was friendly as usual. Gonna miss this place when I reti read more

Nice little restaurant. Great food and prices. Had the carnitas man what great flavor. Husband had the steak w salsa covering it was delicious. We happen to end up there because stayed at the country inn across street so we walked read more

Nice lil gem off the beaten path just north of old town St Augustine. I got the lunch Rib Eye Steak for 9 Bucks! Very authentic place with a huge menu. Also the sangria was very tasty, just wish it would have had some fruits in it. read more

El Potro - Rib eye steak lunch for $9! - Mexican Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

Service was very fast and the staff were all friendly (everyone wore masks for COVID and indoor seating was spaced between other tables). The food was excellent- lots of large combo meals for only $10 and the table chips were good too. So much better than the really pricey tourist traps nearby, and it's only about 5 minutes away from the historic St Augustine area. read more

Good service, efficient and timely. The fresh salsa was very good! We ordered the lunch fajitas, my cousin had the chicken and I had the steak fajita. Everything was good, my only complaint is that the tortillas they served warm, which is great, were hard on the outside edge, like they were old or sat out too long. I had a margarita on the rocks as well. I almost got a taste of the alcohol.... you know how they do us.... damn consumers! read more

Wow, food is authentic, customer service is great! Bathrooms are not decent and falling apart. Have not been there since the first visit. Cinco de Mayo is way much better. read more

Order carne asada tacos and the meat was totally dry and almost inedible. Beans and rice were meh! Red sauce marginal. Chips were rock hard. I cannot recommend this restaurant. Try a different Mexican restaurant. read more

The Mexican food here was C minus at best... Whatever you do do not order the sopapillas! We were Ripped off number one and we were asked how many sopapillas would we like, I said five as there were five of us in our party. We asked for them to go and we thought we would eat them home for dessert. 15 minutes later they come out with five boxes full of flour tortilla chips that are burned and covered in honey. Not to mention they were five dollars a box so we blew $25 on the garbage! See the picture and you be the judge... In what world are flour tortillas cut into chip sized wedges burned no less qualify as sopapillas?!!!! A responsible waitress number one should have verified that we wanted five orders, she asked how many sopapillas do we want not how many orders of sopapillas do you want. I guess it's my fault for not asking for clarity but I think it's pretty obvious we got ripped off! Run away from this place! We just moved to Saint Augustine from Colorado and really love the town! So far we've had very good experiences most restaurants here in town like Harry's off of A1A. Saint Augustine is a wonderful town! read more

El Potro - Garbage " Sopapillas" - Mexican Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

Wanted some lunch near by. Saw this on maps and thought it would be good. Came up to the door and the sign said best Mexican food since 1900 something. Sat down right away and got our food in a spectacular time. The food was not good at all...... it was ABSOLUTELY SPECTACULAR!!!! I don't think I have ever had better Mexican food than this. I got the chicken and steak fajitas and it came out hot and wonderful. The tomatoes they add to the dish just made it even better. I have no regrets for giving this restaurant a 5 star rating because they deserve it and even more. The lady who sat us down and took our order was very very nice and very efficient. ¡Muchas gracias de nuevo por tan maravillosa comida, servicio y amable hospitalidad! read more

The service and food were excellent! Huge portions! Will definitely return. Thank you, Diego!

Friday night 23rd July 5-30 pm I go in and order takeouts, place was fairly busy with potential customers being turned away but about half the tables inside were still empty, maybe waiting for bookings to arrive. Anyway, I get home and one of the desserts - the custard flan- which I had ordered and paid for was not in the packet. The other dessert was the cinnamon churros but the cinnamon was missing, so they were sour and dull. Threw them away. My steak strips and rice was small, not a large portion, but the steak was fatty and tough. Disappointed and will not be going back and will not recommend. $55 wasted. read more

Spent the late afternoon in the downtown historic St.Augustine, wanted to eat somewhere local. All of the historical district restaurants within walking distance were either full or not open. We had a limited time frame and figured Mexican would be fastest and we could get a margarita! El Potro was the closest we could find quickly. Dated exterior didn't stop us and we were pleasantly surprised!! The food from the chips/salsa/queso on down to our dinners were on point!! Great margaritas to boot!! Thanks to the staff for coming through for us!! read more

My daughter order a Tortilla soup and it didn't look to par, so we ask for a change to chicken soup without any problems but they had to make it from scratch, tells me they are not prepare to serve soups, she liked it. My nachos supreme had not taste, the ground beef was not season I felt it was cafeteria level nachos, were not able to finish. The got 3 starts because they re group on the soup and my daughter liked their chips and salsa, I would not come back, but the place was full for lunch. read more

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This is the worst food in St. Augustine, not the worst Mexican food, the worst food period. The ground beef was like mushy cat food soaked in water like they boil it. Tacos were falling apart because of all the liquid. All of it was bland even the salsa. Taco Bell would have been a better choice. Not to mention we waited 30 mins for our food to be extremely disappointed. When I mentioned how bad the food was there was no offer to remake it or take it off the bill. I wouldn't come back to eat here even if it was free. read more

With Hurricane Irma scheduled to hit tomorrow; this was one of only a few restaurants open in all of St Augustine. The service was great and quick. The food was fantastic. This definitely made me happy before being holed up in my house for 3 days. Keep up the great work. I also should mention that the menu online is not as extensive as the menu in the restaurant. So come in & try just about anything ... read more

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When frequenting a Mexican restaurant for the first time, I tend to prepare myself for the worst. Most Mexican joints I've been to are mediocre at best, and the experience usually ends in disappointment. Happily, this was not the case with El Potro! Our party of four was seated promptly on a Saturday evening. Tortilla chips and salsa were brought out first... two baskets of chips and two bowls of salsa, which impressed me. ("She's easily impressed," you say. Ah, but I assure you, I am not!) The salsa was almost gazpacho-like; it tasted fresh and bright, and had a nice kick. We ordered the guacamole, and it arrived soon after, freshly prepared. It wasn't particularly noteworthy, but it was certainly enjoyable to us hungry folks. Next came our pitcher of margaritas. For about $16 we each had 2+ glasses of the stuff, a real bargain! They were pretty tasty, too. So far, so good! Combing through the extensive menu, I just wasn't seeing what I wanted. I was really in the mood for chimichangas, but they didn't list a vegetarian version. Deciding to take my chances, I asked the server if it was possible to have a special meat-free chimichanga prepared. It took a bit of dialogue and a consultation with the manager, but they were more than happy to accommodate my request - resulting in a fantastic Spinach & Mushroom Chimichanga platter. There were two good sized chimis on there, each filled with a layer of rice and a flavorful blend of sautéed spinach and mushrooms. Topped off with a red sauce and touch of creamy, mild white cheese, and served alongside a generous helping of refried beans, these chimis were satisfying on many levels. Everyone at the table agreed that they should be added to the menu! The beans were really good, too - thick and savory, very well seasoned - and, the manager assured me, completely lard-free. Other meals at the table included shrimp fajitas, a combo platter with chile rellenos and a bean burrito... and something else I can't remember, unfortunately. But all of these things were thoroughly enjoyed as well. It should be noted that our server was attentive, sweet, and super friendly. She scored extra points by catching a comment we made about it being Mom's birthday... later bringing us a complimentary fried ice cream, complete with song and a birthday candle. Very thoughtful, and a perfect ending to a great meal. read more

Cheap, delicious Mexican food within walking distance of our hotel! I'll take it! We stayed across the street at the Country Inn & Suites, and came here with the kids for dinner. Decent margaritas, chips & salsa that hit the mark, and satisfactory tacos, quesadillas, and burritos were had by all. Wouldn't hesitate to visit again! read more

In the movie once "Once upon a time in Mexico" Johnny Depp plays a CIA agent with an agenda. He summed it up quite nicely on the following quote: " Elle, you really must try this, because it's quite coki-bia. It is a slow roasted pork, nothing fancy, just happens to be my favorite. And I order it, with a tequila and lime, in every dive I go to in this country. And honestly, that is the best it's ever been, anywhere. In fact it's too good, it is so good that when I'm finished with it, I'll pay my cheque, walk straight into the kitchen, and shoot the cook. Because that's what I do. I restore the balance to this country. That is what I would like from you right now. To help me keep the balance by pulling the trigger." If agent Sands visited El Potro, the chef would be safe... read more

The standard of Mexican style food, tasted great and the salsa is exceptional. The service is great and you can see at the st Augustine Locals there in force. The atmosphere could be improved but how much should you ask from a real Mexican place. read more

Wish I could do 2.5 stars. The food was average, not bad but not notable. The restaurant was NOT busy in the least - and yet our server primarily took care of the Spanish speaking table across the restaurant ignoring everyone else. We saw her twice through the entire meal & our order was incorrect. No plans to return. However the host was very friendly and brought us boxes upon request. read more

Best mexican I've ever had!! House made habanero hotsauce was perfect, and their salsa and guacamole were both delicious. I had Marias burrito and would eat it everyday if I could. I highly recommend if your looking for mexican food in the area to give this place a try. read more

2 for 1 margaritas? $1.99 Coronas? Dinner for two, including drinks, for less than $30? Yes please! El Potro is our go-to place for good eats and a laid back atmosphere. It is a hole-in-the-wall kinda joint, and that's part of its charm. The servers here are always friendly, and the service is always prompt. We hit up this local dive several times a month, and we always leave satisfied and completely stuffed. My fiancé recently went with a friend, and I told him to order me "the usual" to go. Apparently he pays no attention to what I eat, because he hung up the phone and realized he had no clue what "the usual" was. Luckily, the waitress did. Without my even being there, she was able to tell my clueless hubby what to order for me (which, in retrospect, means I probably either need to eat there less, or start expanding my horizons a little when it comes to their menu). The Tacos de Pollo on flour tortillas are my personal fave, as they are served with a healthy dose of cilantro; douse them in their delicious salsa, squeeze on some lime, and toss it all back with an ice cold beer served in a frosty mug. The fajitas, Pollo Loco, and Pollo Diablo are also pretty tasty. I've heard good things about their burritos, but haven't dared try them after seeing they are roughly the size of a newborn infant. Bottom line, if you are looking for a fancy-schmancy , upscale Mexican experience, go elsewhere. If you are looking to kick back and relax with your compadres after a long day at the office, there is no better place to dine and unwind. read more

The food was pretty good. But the service was lacking. Got my son's order wrong and she hardly came by the table. But the Big surprise for us was on the credit card receipt we left a $5.00 dollar tip, it was changed to $15.00. We found out a week later. Will not go there again! read more

We were so excited when we saw that El Potro had a location in Saint Augustine. It had been a very long and cold day in Saint Augustine. My husband and I decided to take a mini vacation but we obviously picked the coldest weekend of the year and by about 4 o'clock in the afternoon we were done for. It was so cold my bones were hurting. So we decided to stop at El Potro and get some food to take back to our hotel. We were glad to see that the menu was very similar to the one we were used to in Orlando . So we ordered some El Potro special fajitas. This usually includes chicken, steak, shrimp, Chorizo, along with usual fajita ingredients. Since we knew this was a large portion of food we ordered extra tortillas so we could share the meal. And we also ordered some delicious wings. We got our take-out order and headed back to our hotel which was about 10 minutes away. After about a half hour or so as we settled in our hotel room, we opened up our food and got ready to enjoy our dinner. There was only one problem. Not only did they forget the tortillas, they forgot the extra order that we had placed. We called the restaurant and they apologized profusely, But said they could not deliver them to us. So my husband and I, tired and hungry and cold, got back in the car and drove to 10 minutes there and 10 minutes back to get our tortillas. We got back to the hotel and fortunately there was a microwave in the building so we could heat up our meal. The meal was delicious as we anticipated. But when you order something to take out, it should be an extra step by the staff to make sure everything is in there. read more

Very reasonably priced, the wait staff is always excellent and friendly. And the food is absolutely amazing! Our favorite go to place in Saint Augustine as locals. read more

If you are ever in St. Augustine you MUST eat here! There Mexican food is so ridiculously goodand I'm from LA and not even my new home town of Miami has anything remotely as good as this! Not even homestead read more

El Potro - Insane that's all I can say! - Mexican Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

Fantastic!!! Great service! Fast and super sweet! Wonderful food at affordable prices! Came out fresh and hot. Perfect location to eat then go walk around st. Augustine! read more

El Potro - Yummy!!!!!! - Mexican Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

Very good place to grab lunch ! They have a lot of lunch platters to choose from . Very cheap prices. I have been twice for lunch and the survive was great and food came out perfect . My only complaint is the chicken quesadillas don't come with sour cream . A side order of sour cream is an extra dollar. Kind of cheap if you ask me . Definitely worth a try ! read more

This is one of the few Mexican food restaurants I'm willing to go in the Jacksonville/Saint Augustine area. I work not far from here and eat here probably once a week for lunch. The prices are reasonable, the lunch service is quick, and the food is authentic. I particularly like the Lunch Fajitas for flavor, presentation, & value ($10 for more than I can eat). The staff is very friendly, albeit a little unconventional. They frequently have their baby behind the counter being spoonfed his lunch, or when you walk in the hostess will jump up from a booth where she was sitting to seat your party. (But IMO that just makes it feel like a family-run establishment and adds to the overall experience.) read more

Really yummy salsa! Amazing guacamole! Even has vegetarian options! Amazingly friendly staff! read more

El Potro - Cheating today! - Mexican Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

This is a small restaurant, the waitstaff was very pleasant and friendly. We had to wait to be seated because half the tables needed bussing, which was cleaned up pretty quickly. We had the Fish Tacos, which were very good, not the best I've had, but very good. Nachos Supremo were a bit mushy. Margarita on the rocks, very good, didn't skimp on the Tequila. Great for a quick bite, not a fancy nite. read more

El Potro - Nachos Supremo - Mexican Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

HORRIBLE SERVICE! DO NOT RECOMMEND. Food was decent but if you want to go to a restaurant while the waiters talk shit about you when you gave them full respect, go. I was also denied to be serve a simple alcoholic drink when I asked nicely what kinds they have. The waitress claimed they weren't license to serve alcohol due to being near a school, made no sense to me but I said oh okay that's okay... BUT YET THEY ARE ADVERTISING MARGS ON WEDNESDAY GOT A FULL BAR OF BEERS AND WINES. & There's a small store next to it where you can purchase alcohol. If I could give this place a 0, I would. read more

Terrible dining experience It took 25 minutes to get food in a mostly empty restaurant and the waitress was busy talking with one table. Drinks were empty and we had to stop another wait person to fill drinks. When food arrived two out of three plates came out with cold or Luke warm food. We finished and had to wait for the bill, finally opted to go to the front desk to pay. We will not be going back. read more

This is by far the best. It's a small but Delicious alternative to the chains. You will not be disappointed. Give it a try.

Place looks a little run down, like a "dive" Mexican restaurant, if there is such a thing. There seemed like there was only one guy working at the time and he wasn't very friendly. To be fair, we went at an odd time (around 3 or 4 pm), but you should still have enough staff on hand to give proper service. To give context, my go-to Mexican restaurants in the Jacksonville area is La Nopalera, so that's really all I have to compare it to that is relevant. Compared to La Nop, this place is 2-stars at best. I got the Chicken Taco Salad and it wasn't nearly as large or filling as La Nop's taco salad. The chips and salsa were the one great thing, but the menu says only the first batch of chips/salsa is complimentary (where as la nop keeps them coming as long as you want). Still looking for a Mexican restaurant in St. Augustine that can compare to La Nopalera. read more

Straight up typical Mexican food. Service was okay, portions were okay and the food was okay. The one part I didn't care for was the age and dirtiness of the lowered ceiling. I would feel better about everything if this ceiling and rest of the place was a little fresher. It wouldn't it stop me from going again, but it is something that would bothered me. Other than that like I said, straight up Mexican food. No surprises anywhere. It's what you expect. read more

The food here is excellent, hearty portions and authentic Mexican atmosphere but my only gripes are is the service is slow when busy due to few servers and the booths have not been redone in years I sat done and almost had a splinter in my butt. Overall a great place if your craving a burrito read more

El Potro - Mexican Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

Had dinner there our 1st night in town grilled shrimp were delish. Love atmosphere. Great family atmosphere. Waitress was great. Very attentive. Def will eat there again on our next trip read more

El Potro - Mexican Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida