I went here today with some co-workers. One of them told me that this Mexican restaurant is an old Mexico, Mexican food restaurant. So it was great to try this as I've not had that cuisine before. The first thing that struck me was the salsa for the chips. There were 3 types, mild and moderately hot, but the fun one was based upon guacamole salsa! Never have I heard of guacamole salsa!! Awesome! My colleagues recommended the fajitas, so I went with what the menu called the Mixed Fajitas, which includes both beef and chicken. WOW!!! Was that fantastic!! The tastes were nothing like I've had at other Mexican restaurants! In one move, I'm sold on old Mexican food. The accompanying beans were pureed, which I've never had before. There was rice with corn, more of their guacamole and sour cream. What impressed me, besides the wonderful taste of the fajita, was the inclusion of lots of green, red and orange peppers! So much food, I had to take half of it back to the office! I am very definitely returning here as soon as possible and try other dishes! read more

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Los Potrillos was suggest when a friend and I were in Santa Fe looking at a truck. Had a few hours we needed to spend while a repair was done. Started out with a house margarita which was a very good margarita for a house one. Buddy had a mango frozen margarita which was a little sweat for me. The burrito de asada al carbon was amazing the shredded beef had so much flavor! Never would have stopped in just driving by however that is the awesome thing about local recommendations and small home town place. Buddy had carne asada served tradition he was shocked it came with a baked potato. Once again the spice and flavor of the steak was amazing. Santa Fe has the square which gets crazy busy and is touristville with tourist pricing. Would much rather come here than deal with the square traffic and pricing. read more

Los Potrillos - House Margarita. - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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We travel from Rio Rancho just to eat here!!! The food is always amazing and the service is always top notch!!!! I always recommend the food here! read more

Good service and ambiance was great. Just a little annoyed but the consistent chopped behind us. Other than that I would go again just not sit right there read more

This location was on the busy roadway that bisects town. They were not too busy and had a few tables that were interested in the soccer game on the TV. The menu was very large and took us a bit to choose what we wanted. There were several staff members that helped serve our table, which was great because our waiter took our order and then pretty much ignored us after that. The decor was fun New Mexican themed with cool wood carved chairs for the table seating area. There were murals on the walls as well. I ordered the Tamal de Cazuela thinking it was a shallow plate with a tortilla covered in creamy chicken corn sauce based on the menu description. It turned out to be a deeper bowl with a corn tortilla on the bottom. This made it very difficult to eat and it was way more food than I really needed. There are so many places to choose from with this type of cuisine so I likely won't be back soon. read more

Los Potrillos - Cool Carved Wood Chairs - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Food was delicious. Service was excellent. Food arrived very quickly from when order was placed. Ambience was as expected.

Just stopped for a nice caldo in a cold day. It was the best decision to stop at this local Restaurant. I am in town for work but will definitely be back. Everything was so delicious. This place made me feel like back home in Mexico. The service was also great, authentic Mexican food, at a great price with a lot of flavor. They have natural aguas frescas too . read more

Los Potrillos - Caldo de Res - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Such a hidden gem in Santa Fe! The best place to get authentic Mexican food! I've been here many times over the past two years since I tried it and they NEVER disappoint! From the queso fundido, the ceviche tostadas, the aguacate rellenos, the Gorditas, the pechuga con mango- just a few of my faves! Also love their mango margarita! The service was great and my waiter Hector is also PHENOMENAL read more

Los Potrillos was this amazing Mexican restaurant in Santa Fe. The food portions were enormous, the food quality was very good but a little inconsistent and the service was great! We came here for a dinner after a long hike in the tent rocks. We were very hungry. Since Los Potrillos is a popular restaurant with many regulars, we crowded around the entrance. The wait was around 30 minutes. The dining room is filled with cowboyish material: chaps on the walls, a saddle, etc. The chair backings are carved wooden horses. Drinks such as margaritas and beer were served in head-sized glasses. We ordered the queso fundido, the cocktail de campechano (shrimp and octopus cocktail) to share. For entrees: Chile Rellenos de camaron, molcajete al pastor, lamb stew and Barbeque ribs. The queso fundido comes with a protein, and we choose chorizo. It was gooey cheesy and the bits of fatty spiced chorizo was amazing! The shrimp and octopus cocktail was okay. The shrimps and octopus for tiny and the sauce covering it was thin tomato sauce. You can skip this. The Chile renellos was wonderful! This dish was soft sweet stuffed Chile's, oozing with cheese and small flavorful shrimps. Then its topped with cheesy savory sauce. It came with a side of steamed vegetables and rice with beans. Molcajete al pastor was chopped bits of marinated pork in a hot cast iron bowl with seared pineapple slice. As if this was not enough food, there was a tiny bowl filled with Vienna hot dogs, beans and soup. Then there was a salad of pineapples jalapenos and shredded lettuce and tomatoes. And a small pile of shredded lettuce and carrots. The BBQ ribs were smoky sweet and very hearty. The lamb stew was filled with shredded lamb and a tomato based soup. There was so much lamb, our friend shared with the three of us and still could not finish the soup. Actually no one finished any of their dishes and we took lots and lots of leftovers home. The coffee was also a little burnt. You can avoid getting coffee here. I loved this place. Definitely come by for a hearty meal. And split your entree with another person. read more

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Every time I drive by this place there's cars in the parking lot so you know it's got to be good. My friend and I stopped in for dinner he had the chicken Mole and I had the Chile En Nogada. Absolutely delicious. The chicken was more like a guisada I thought but the flavors were delicious. The Chile en Nogada was one of the best meals I have ever eaten. Unexpected flavors sweet and savory all at once. Not New Mexican food. MEXICAN FOOD. Try it you wont regret it. Great friendly service and happy patrons. Big families eating happily you know its good read more

First time and last time unfortunately when me and my family came we were treated well. The wait was a bit long. My plate came out little cold. I order 2 orders of tortillas and took them a while to bring my second set. They had minimal non alcoholic drinks. They said they had horchata and I was craving that. No dr. Pepper smh. Over all their servers were not attentive to parts of the table. The lemonade was kind of plain. read more

Los Potrillos - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Hell yes, just go right now. The menu here is unique, portions are huge, good value, nice service. Delicious!

Love this place. Been coming for about 10 years, excellent food and love the chips and salsas

Visiting Santa Fe and this restaurant was minutes away from our Airbnb. Pretty decent reviews and menu looked packed, so decided to try. I give a 4.5 Stars-Service was a tad slow but the food was so good it made up for it. Chips are decent(not too hard or stale), salsa hot and flavorful, do wish they had a green salsa. I ordered the Mojachete Al Pastor, my husband the Pollo en Salsa Verde, and my kids shared enchiladas with the three different kinds. Again, everything was delicious, spicy level perfect, plus can't beat homemade tortillas! Will definitely recommend and come back when I'm in town. read more

Los Potrillos - Mojachete Al Pastor... So flavorfull and the brand were great too! So happy I have leftovers. - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

My husband hated the chile rellenos and the queso fundido arrived congealed into a mass you need to cut with a knife. Heavy cilantro in the guacamole, which isn't for everyone. I liked the Mi Capitan entree. read more

Local place with authentic Mexican food, good portions, and friendly service. Corn tortillas tasted home-made.

Great authentic Mexican restaurant! I liked the selection on the menu because it was very authentic like the Birria plate that comes with the tortillas and the trimmings. I did end up ordering a side of rice and refried beans and I probably could have done without it. The portion of Birria alone was sufficient. Staff was very friendly and the chips and salsa were excellent! Make sure to order the horchata it was bomb! read more

Lamb birria is soso yummy !!! Roasted salsa very tasty. Fundido with poblanos is the best. Wait staff top notch.

Los Potrillos was recommended to us by a local. The staff were friendly and accommodating. I was interested in the molé. They brought a sample and after tasting it, I was immediately convinced to get the enchiladas molé. I highly recommend this restaurant when visiting Santa Fe! read more

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Probably in my top three restaurants in Santa Fe. We've tried so many different dishes, and they're all so good, it's hard to pick a favorite. That being said, I pretty much always order the Tamal de Cazeula, which is kind of a creamy corn soup layered with tortillas, chicken, and cheese. Unbelievably good. I'm a sucker for good chile rellenos, and the Chile Rellenos Dona Maria are great if you want the type that are stuffed with cheese and covered in a tomato based sauce. Or if you're feeling adventurous, try the Chiles en Nogada, which are stuffed with ground beef, raisins, and pecans and covered in a cream sauce. Other favorites: The Enchiladas Suizas (chicken enchiladas in a jalapeno tomatillo sauce) and Enchiladas Huevonas (chicken and cheese enchiladas in a mole sauce) are delicious. Probably the best mole I've ever had. Every time I try something new, I end up with a new favorite dish. And the menu is HUGE, so you're pretty much guaranteed to find something to please any palate. The staff are always very friendly and service is fast. Takeout orders have always been ready in 10-15 minutes. read more

This is an amazing restaurant ! Great Food and Prices ! A family owned restaurant with owner on site. The waitresses work to please and they all checked on the table to make sure everything was right. We had Roxanna and she could not have done a better job. We will be back ! read more

Excellent food and service!! Fail on the margaritas. If you operate a Mexican restaurant and serve liquor, have some pride.

Service was good except for the the fact that they did not mention the ceviche comes with mayonnaise. I know some people in Mexico eat it like this but it didn't say it on the menu and the waiter did not mention it. Hate sending food back so I ate it as is. They could have said something some people are allergic to eggs and could have a reaction eating this being unaware. They don't add hot souce for you so why would they add mayo without letting you know. read more

Los Potrillos - Ceviche tostadas with mayo for some reason. ‍ - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Customer service was crap.... Didn't get our order correct, also was out of all the drinks. Never received our oysters and guacamole. Would not recommend coming here. read more

Los Potrillos - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Chips and salsa are great. One of their salsas is very smokey and I love it! The shredded beef taco is amazing. It just melts in your mouth. The enchiladas are fantastic too. Beans and rice are four stars. Their chili relleno is the best I've ever had. I was so happy with this place! Service is friendly and food comes out fast! read more

I've been eating here for ten years and have never been disappointed. I love this place. The relents are top notch and the Tamal de Cazuela is perfect in winter months. The real deal. read more

Great food, service and one of my favorite places for tasty Mexican food. Highly recommend!

7-4-2021 Had lunch there today. Place was jamming full. We thought this must be a good restaurant. YES! This is a "great" restaurant. From the moment we walked in and were quickly seated, the staff members were excellent. There must have been at least 3-4 employees making sure all was going as expected. The beautiful staff members, their great friendly service made for a very pleasant experience! They were full to capacity and working so hard in making sure nothing was missed. We'll go out of our way to recommend this establishment! Thank you for your service and great food! Aloha, visitors from Hawaii read more

This was my first time eating at this restaurant. I was born and raised here, but have been gone for over 40 years. This place is a short walk from my current house. The atmosphere is acceptable, but too many cositas on the walls. The burlap curtains look ratty and only serve as dust collectors. Interior is on the dark side with low dark ceilings. Bathroom was clean enough, but floor was sticky. Food was flavorful, but not my favorite. I had Huevos Rancheros. They use a tomatillo sauce instead of red or green chile. I ordered a side of red chile - also not spiced New Mexican style. Tasty, but I have had much better. Service was adequate overall. There are much better choices for my taste which is New Mexican cuisine. read more

One of the best selections of regional Mexican dishes in the area in addition to New Mexican cuisine. Friendly service great portions, everything freshly prepared (including home made corn tortillas). The regional soups particularly the lamb soup are standouts. We are back just a every week. read more

This has to be the worst restaurant in Santa Fe that you would think would be amazing. Great interior, great overall look, bit horrendous food. When you hear teenagers at the next table over commenting that "this is the worst Mexican food I've ever had", you know you're in trouble. Service was friendly, food was horrible. From the waitress who misunderstood that we wanted frozen margaritas, and gave us the most awful sweet Walmart mix you've ever tasted, to the horrendous "queso", to the bland, dry meal, to the $100 bill -- I'm very sorry but this place is terrible. AVOID. read more

I visit Los Potrillos every time I'm in Santa Fe. It's off the plaza so parking isn't a mess. The chips and various salads are great. The food is divine. I always order the pork/pineapple molcajete but the other dishes are great too. Delicious. read more

We used to love this place, a go to for our Mexican-American family. It was authentic Mexican perfect for breakfast. Unfortunately, the quality has changed and now pivots more New Mexican with subdued flavors. Mi General and Los Compadres dishes were not flavored well and we were disappointed. We hope to return one more time and try it out, perhaps just due to Pandemic. I'd still recommend for Tourists. read more

Man oh man, it's hard to find great Mexican and authentic Mexican food in the Southwest. This place did not disappoint ! Even the shrimp cocktail was amazing !!!! This is a must read more

The mole sauce is made in house, and the best I've had. The gorditas are also the best, done with choice of chicken mole, cheese and green chile, pork with red or green sauce, and another chicken option. The ground beef stuffed grilled green chilies with creamy Nogada sauce are awesome too. By Far the most authentic and delicious Mexican food place in Santa Fe in my opinion! read more

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Amazing food, so-so drinks. Very low key, authentic, casual Mexican spot. They had an open table on a Saturday night in May around 8pm, so it was an easy decision to come here vs. wait over an hour somewhere else. Food was delicious. HUGE menu of options, including pictures. I had the Levantate Lazaro seafood soup which was incredible. Flavorful broth filled to the brim with lobster claw, crab legs, mussels, shrimp and fish and other goodies. The bowl was bigger than my head, but I finished most of it. Margaritas left something to be desired, namely, tequila. That's right -- their margaritas DO NOT contain tequila, and are made with white wine. White wine! We had no idea. My friend ordered a house margarita, and they clearly came from vats of premixed margs up front. Sour mix isn't my favorite, so I asked about getting one not premade, but our server said it wasn't possible. Ok, so then when he came back with my friend's marg, I asked about what type of tequila they had, hoping to maybe just get a shot. That's when we found out -- no tequila! And the server then informed us that my friend's giant margarita was made with white wine and sour mix! I tried a sip and it was waaay too sweet. And needless to say, my friend didn't feel a buzz even though it was fishbowl sized. Bottom line: come for authentic Mexican food, and order a beer. read more

Get the queso fundido and enchiladas colored. They're great. Sat on patio during covid. Nice prices good service. Guacamole's great too!

This is no fusion Mexican food. Authentic and delicious! They serve there kinda of salsa made in house I'm sure as are their tortillas. I had the fajitas de Cameron. They give a good number of shrimp. No skimping here. Came out fast and flavorful. Thanks. I will be back . read more

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The first thought that came to my mind as I walked in to this place was "If the food tastes as good as it smells, then I am in for a treat." Oh I was in for a treat alright, I just underestimated how good it was going to be. I could not decide what to order. Everything on the menu sounded very good. I asked the server to help me out a bit and, after much deliberation, settled for the Chile Relleno en Ahogada. It is two chiles stuffed with ground beef, walnuts, and raisins topped with a one of the chef's special sauce and a side of rice and vegetables. The sauce was so unique and delicious! It was slightly sweet and nutty; a nice contrast to the savory chiles rellenos. Although the rice was good, I could have done without it. The chiles and that awesome sauce (which, I kept trying to figure out what was in it all the while I was eating it...) stole the show. I also asked the server if I could taste their Pollo En Mole (shredded chicken smothered in mole) because I have heard that it was one of the best. Wow, that mole was excellent. It had multiple layers of flavors that came together in such sweet harmony. None of the flavors overpowered the others. I can definitely trade a bowl of Texas chili for this pollo en mole. Talk about comforting! The place itself is very simple, humble, and very clean. The prices are extremely reasonable, especially for the large portions that they serve. The servers were friendly, helpful, and willing to make their customers happy. I will definitely make a stop by Los Potrillos next time I find myself in Santa Fe. read more

Los Potrillos - Chiles relleno en ahogada - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

This is my first visit to Santa Fe and I wanted to try something different other than the usual Los Angeles Mexican food. This place only had 4 stars but that was average for many of the local restaurants in town. We Uber'd over. First course ... drinks! Full bar of course. My friend ordered the Margarita and commented that is was a great value for the money. Large, frosty and tasty. The tequilla complimented but didnt overpower. Complimentary chips with three different flavorful salsa were presented as we perused the menu. Very large menu and I compliment them on thier selection of both seafiod choices and mocajetes! The service was fast but not pushy. Drinks were refilled with appropriate timing. The food arrived in expedited fashion. I had the three gorditas of pork with green chile made of tomitillo and jalapeño sauce was out of this world good; chicken with red sauce and green cilie and cheese. All three had i dividual flavor profiles which were unique and delicious. My friend the had Chiles en Nogada 2 poblanos stuffed with ground beef pecans and raisins in a special sauce that was also unique and amazing. The price for 3 of us including margarita and beer are under 50 bucks. Wow. Cant recommend this place any more highly. I will be back and definite will eat hear again. Casual dining means casual attire! read more

Los Potrillos - Beautiful mural of Santa Fe is the backdrop for amazing authentic Mexican food. - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico