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    Los Potrillos Mexican Restaurant

    3.9 (64 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 10:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    Acapulco Special
    Bradley T.

    We had the Acapulco special, chori tacos, shrimp quesadilla, and some sort of gigantic burrito covered in queso sauce. The food was tasty, the food was good, it didn't knock her socks off but there was nothing to complain about which amounts to an excellent meal nowadays. The wait staff looked confused, our waiter at one time stood by our table didn't ask us anything and stared at the TV for a minute then walked off. Very unusual. All in all a good experience and something funny to talk about.

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    Bob L.

    The food here was marginal at best. I really would find another place to eat in town before selecting this restaurant. It was edible, but it just wasn't good. I had a combo plate that was supposed to have a Chile Relleno, Cheese Enchilada and a Beef Taco. The enchilada came with beef in it, which wouldn't have been a big deal, but its the finely ground beef that actually reminded me of ground turkey. There was really no flavor to anything, other than the cheese they used on top of everything was oddly strong flavored. Ususally a mexican restaurant uses a "farmers cheese" which is typically mild, this was not which gave the food a strange taste. The beans seem like they were canned beans, nothing special here either. I must say the service was fast, the margarita was fantastic, but the food was not good. Also, worth noting - there was a large group of 18 people dining. They were so loud you couldn't hear anything else and it made it tough to carry on a conversation.

    Maddie M.

    I used to go to El Rancherito on the regular, but after a couple not-so-good meals there, I made the switch to Los Potrillos. The beans and rice aren't all that great. I've certainly had better, and if they improved I would bump this place up a star rating. That said, the things they do well are pretty good. The cheese dip, like most people mention, is worth getting (although they do put it on a lot of entrees too, so I'd pick one or the other - not both). I love mixing in a dish or two of salsa. Their chunky salsa is fresh and very good. The Caldo de Pollo con Arroz (Chicken and Rice Soup, entree-sized) is a nice surprise, and quite good. The enchiladas are standard but definitely tasty. I'd say my favorite entree to order is the Parrilla Suiza, which is chicken/beef grilled with peppers, onions, zucchini/squash, and tomatoes and topped with cheese. You certainly get a bang for your buck with the "Super Special Dinner #1", which features a taco, an enchilada, a tamale, a chalupa, a chile relleno, AND rice and beans. Definitely a good deal for a college student. The Horchata is homemade and really, really good. If you're getting takeout, consider getting an order of horchata to make milkshakes later. You will not regret it. Portions are a great size, and you can usually get two meals out of a single entree. Prices are very reasonable. Service can vary, but if you're dealing with the manager (who is quick to call you "amigo" or "amiga"), you'll get nothing but professional, friendly, prompt service. When comparing LP to El Rancherito, it's definitely better. When comparing it to Don Sol in Mattoon, the line gets a little more blurry - LP has better prices and portion sizes (and better cheese dip), but I prefer the grilled items and margaritas at Don Sol. It all depends on what you're in the mood for.

    Steak steak and more steak. Awesome
    Jen C.

    The steak was delicious. I honestly don't remember what I ordered. I DO remember that it was covered in cheese and it's difficult to go wrong with cheese

    Salsa was so good and I was so sad it never got refilled:(
    Olivia S.

    I do really like los pos! The atmosphere is so nice I love the margs and on Wednesdays they have the 11 dollar monster margs which you can't go wrong. My only issue is that some of the waiters don't understand what is going on. I went there and they forgot to give us more salsa and we asked three times. Also I went for my friends birthday and the waiter didn't understand what I was saying when I asked how big the enchiladas were. Another thing is he laughed at my friend for no reason and was kinda rude to her. That's not fair to my friend. I still continue to go there but man they need to train there waiters and figure it the heck out. Above is a picture of my Salsa that never got refilled.

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    Susie R.

    We were there last Tuesday. It was Cold! I complained to two different waiters. Nothing was done. I finally went over to the thermostat and snapped a picture. Both my husband and I have been fighting colds since. I won't be going back until they fix the furnace. Yes, I do agree it gets extremely loud in the dining rooms. I had to yell to the person across from me in order for her to hear.

    Virgin Margarita

    A straight hit! Love coming to Los and getting the cheesy rice or "chicken cheese and rice" (pollo carlos)! The waiters are friendly and the owner is awesome! I would say they have the best queso in town and birthday celebrations.

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    Good food and service the most recommended Mexican restaurant in the area. It's clean and no wait.

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    This is our "go to" Mexican restaurant. This is definitely our favorite. The staff is friendly and the food is always good.

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    Fast service at lunch time though it was pretty busy for a Saturday. Ordered tomatoES, got only one. (that was a little spoiled.)

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    12 years ago

    My fiance and I had our first date here as students at EIU, and we continue to go here every week. Love it!

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    Fun restaurant. Food predictably good. Authentic. Great beans and rice.

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    10 years ago

    Best mexican food in town! And margaritas are said to be very good too. Love the variety of food they offer.

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    Wifey and I come here at times. However, it's always been very good. There are just many places…read morewe go to often. Another one of our faves where the owners know us and the staff recognizes us. Today, I picked the Enchiladas Supreme. Wifey had the Fajitas Nachos. I ate all of mine (because I'm like that and waddle to the car afterwards entirely too often). Wifey saves hers to eat later. Mine was good. I should have gone with my usual standby, Camaron Yucatán. Mine was good, nothing to complain about, but nothing to write home about. For different enchiladas. Cheese, refried beans, ground beef, and chicken. All in all a solid affair. But, the Cameron Yucatán is just so scrumptious. That's on me for changing up a great thing. Anyway, decent. Always very friendly service. They've changed the inside. Taken out a lot of unnecessary walls. Much larger looking. They only drawback is now, while still a great place, a little louder, as nothing breaks up the sound. Wifey? They are very good! Yum! Always the best people, very attentive and they take great care of you. I had Fajitas Nachos (It is an appetizer) It was a huge portion. I could barely make a dent. Taking the rest home for maybe later. The manager here is the nicest guy and everyone else is too! I like to eat in a welcome atmosphere. Plus, their salsa is on point! Needless to say, wifey and I will be back.

    Food was amazing very good prices for the amount of food u have served, staff was amazing and made…read moresure to check on us and get anything we needed in a timely manner, the decor is simple and very clean throughout.

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