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El Poquito

3.1 (493 reviews)
ModerateBars, Mexican
Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated a few days ago

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for kids
Dogs allowed

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Nachos
Linette S.

This place is pretty average. We went at 2:30 PM on a Sunday, which is the sweet spot if you'd like to order from both the brunch and happy hour menus during your time there. The place was pretty empty inside, so we were able to easily get a table without a reservation. The food was okay, there is nothing to rave about or making me want to come back, but nothing was bad either. The best thing I had were the yucca fries.

Street Tacos - chicken tinga
Valerie C.

Cute casual Mexican inspired cuisine!!! The seating was slightly odd bc my group of five got seated at a high top booth, where the middle was completely open. There was a small ledge to rest my feet, but one wrong move and you'd be dangling! The server was visibly tired that evening. He was not as attentive as my group would have liked The food was mid. The chicken tinga tacos were not super flavorful. And they immediately fell apart after picking them up. The side of rice and beans looked well prepared ahead of time, like they were sitting under a heat lamp for a minute. Other items on the menu looked more delightful. Maybe I ordered something not that popular. The restaurant was loud but had nice decor and seating area. Good for groups. Even an outdoor seating area when the weather is nicer! Parking can be challenging, mostly paid street parking. Probably wouldn't be my first choice for Mexican styled food next time. Tldr Food 3/5 Service 3/5 Ambiance 3/5

Great Margarita's
Shane J.

I stopped by for Happy Hour! I hadn't been here in over a year-I was excited to be back! The menu has changed and it seems the drinks weren't as 'crisp'. Lil watered down Margarita was disappointing! I didn't stay for dinner as intended. I'll come back to explore this new menu!

Margarita
Sherri W.

This place is cute but I won't be returning. My partner and I came on an early Friday evening and because of his cute it looked outside, I requested a table outside. It was just two of us so we were placed at a table next to the door to the restaurant. Okay not a problem with the exception of the table being uneven and wobbly so he took some tissue to try and combat the issue but it didn't work. We asked for 2 glasses of water as it was pretty warm on July 14th and received 2 glasses of warm water. My glass had something on it, so we asked for 2 new glasses of water with ice and initially received two glasses of ice with the same glasses of water. So we against again and received what we requested. I ordered shrimp tacos but didn't realized they would be served cold so I wasn't too happy with that. The flavor/toppings were good but the tacos were cold. He ordered the chicken tacos with no dressing so his tacos were dry. The margaritas we ordered were okay but nothing to return for. I live in the neighborhood and wanted to check them out; I did and don't need to again.

Virgin Margarita
Justin B.

Superb. Whereas most Mexican themed places go for spice and salty food. Here you really got the flavor of what you were eating. It's 33 degrees and we ate outside in their heated tents. My wife actually had to remove her jacket because it got so warm. Don't be afraid to make reservations for outside. Watch out the tacos are packed. A normal person only needs 2-3. I got 4 Mahi Mahi because tacos normally are t super filling. Especially when it comes to fish. Each taco though had a fat ass piece of fish on it. You'll see in the photos. I don't like taking good photos but I had to. I didn't think you would believe me. I got the fish grilled and it was perfection. My wife tried it and she was very pleased. She isn't really a fishy person. She got the pork tacos. Those were also packed to the hills with meat. She said she should've only gotten 2. I got the virgin margarita with coarse salt on the rim. I don't like a lot of mock tails but this was delicious. We got a jumbo crab dip for our starter. That was delicious. Again the food was not super salty and you could really taste it. We topped it all off with churros which came with a cinnamon ice cream. These were also huge. So we left with a $100 bill completely stuffed. That's a good time to me. I would've loved more of that fish. I don't know if I can go there again and not get that.

Mushroom enchiladas
Desiree C.

I tried the mushroom enchiladas from here and they were ahhhhmmzzziiinnggg. The entire meal itself was great. There were white mushrooms and enoki mushrooms inside of the enchiladas. Id definitely come back for this meal. The house margaritas all flavors are good too.

Mahi mahi bowl
Julie S.

My friend just moved to town and wanted to try this spot while I visited her. Great covered patio and outdoor space! We were seated outside in the covered patio and ordered drinks and queso right away. My friend got the spicy margarita and it lived up to its name. I ordered the Nicolo and it was good too. Queso was okay, but the chips were nice and salty! I don't know if it's because we ordered queso pretty quickly, but they didn't offer any chips and salsa to us, so that was a bit of a let down. Good gluten free options with corn tortillas and bowl for their tacos. I got the mahi mahi bowl and it was very yummy! My friend got the brussel sprouts bowl and also liked it.

Fish Tacos
Shardai G.

The food can be hit or miss as I have visited here on many occasions. I've received really good tacos, wings, salad salad, etc. Other times, I've received not so good food. My most recent visit was good. I tried the cheesesteak empanadas which were two empanadas cut in half with three onion rings on top. It was very tasty. The ambiance is great and there are indoor and outdoor seating options. The service is typically really good.

Guacamole
Lisa Z.

Definitely overpriced gentrified Mexican food, you're better off at an authentic mom and pop spot. You're for sure paying for the ambiance which was surfer themed which I didn't really understand, service was fine food didn't take too long to come out and the server was nice. The chicken nachos and brussel sprout tacos were good. I came with 7 other people and they all had similar thoughts, the food lacked spices/flavor/quantity. Not exactly worth paying the hefty price tag for. Only rating it a 4/5 because I liked my tacos.

Nashville Hot Chicken Tacos
Devon E.

Came here for lunch in Chestnut Hill on Father's Day. We didn't have a reservation and were told the outside patio was full, but had no problem getting a seat inside in a huge booth. The inside was very spacious with a lot of wood used in their design concept. The large bar in the centered added a nice focal point and additional seating for singles or couples. We all decided to get a drink. I got a Margarita Gose by a local brewer, while the others got Sangria, margarita, and old fashioned cocktails. All were enjoyed. You don't get free chips and salsa here, so we ordered some Queso Dip (chipotle queso topped with pico de gallo and served with chips). Immediately upon sitting the appetizer on our table I noticed the glaring unequal distribution of Queso to chips. The bowl of Queso, while tasty, was quite small. It was very quickly consumed by a table of four, with us scrapping the sides of the bowl trying to get a little more on the many remaining chips. The Queso size needs to be reevaluated for its cost. For entrees, we ordered a set of 3 tacos as did our friends. They almost always get the Nashville hot chicken tacos (Valentina honey hot sauce, ranch, pickles, flour tortilla) and did again today. I tried a bite and they were good. Not too hot, but enough kick. We ordered the Korean Steak tacos (flank steak, bulgogi marinade, avocado, red chili sesame, corn tortilla) as they sounded so good on paper, but did not deliver in actuality. All you tasted was hot from the red chili sesame. All of the other flavor profiles were just lost. I don't know if the bulgogi marinade was forgotten or what on the steak or the chili was just that heavy handed, but you could not taste it. The tacos were one note and quite disappointing. My husband took a couple bites and just couldn't deal with the heat, so he discarded his dish and ate my enchiladas instead. Speaking of the Enchiladas (3 chicken tinga enchiladas, choice of sauce (verde or roja), poblano rajas, onion, queso mixto, crema, pico de gallo, and black beans and rice). I selected the verde and was happy with the look of my plate when presented. It was a nice sized portion as far as the enchiladas and sides. The enchiladas themselves were good, nothing out of this world, but tasty. Really liked the crema and other toppings, chicken tinga was solid. The one downside to this dish was the rice was very dried out, but the beans were creamy and well seasoned. Thank God for the Churros (fried dough, cinnamon, and chocolate sauce) as they were absolutely the meal highlight. Perfectly fried and I liked both of the dipping sauces very much. They are made fresh so have to order them earlier in the meal, but worth the wait. Make sure you leave room to order these! Delicious. In general I thinking they were having a bad day, it may have been due to the Father's Day rush or just still trying getting their groove back from opening post COVID, but whatever the reason their food suffered.

Tacos - chicken tinga, Marinated Shrimp, Carne Asada
Jenny J.

Such a cute place - had an interior and outdoor areas. My friends and I sat outside and we ordered guac, tacos, and drinks. The guac was average, nothing spectacular. The chicken tinga and shrimp tacos were good but nothing special. The carne asada and carnitas tacos were so so good! They had so much flavor and sauce. I ordered a passion fruit margarita and it was great. FYI - you order & pay online via QR code

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Yes, they can make things with corn tortillas and the guacamole is gluten free. My friend needs GF options and we go there a lot.

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solid spot for mexican food, plus points for convenience factor with reservations!…read more i live a 5-minute walk from el rey, so i have been a few times over the years. while it's not my favorite mexican place in the city, it's convenient, especially when you have a big group. there is plenty of seating, and they take reservations even for happy hour which is rare. the food here is decent. while it's nothing spectacular, it satisfies the craving and is a solid bite. the last time i went, we were able to order a mix of happy hour menu items and regular menu items since we were there for an early dinner at 5p. our table shared the chips and guac, and i ordered the brisket quesadilla. i was actually pleasantly surprised by the quesadilla, it was packed with meat and quite flavorful. my boyfriend got 4 tacos from the hh menu, and it's nice to be able to mix and match tacos. at ~$3/taco, the food here isn't exactly cheap, but its standard for the city. definitely no dollar taco though. our server was sweet but a little odd. he was talkative and kept making comments on how well we did finishing our food. not sure if it was a jab at our appetites (which i think is normal?? idk i don't think we ordered that much food lol) but we didn't mind the banter. made for a fun joke afterwards. the restaurant itself is decently sized with both outdoor and indoor seating. there are a few booths along the sides of the restaurant, a bar near the entrance, and a string of about of tables in the back which would be great for big groups. the decor is fun and quirky, makes for good conversation pointing out things on the walls. i would come back again for the convenience factor!

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