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    El Potro Mexican Cafe

    3.5 (154 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    EL POTRO MEXICAN CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    #11 Enchilada De Jalapeno Cream Cheese
    Dana H.

    First, they include a bowl of queso with their chips and salsa which is obviously a bonus. My enchilada was great, the chicken was tender and had great flavor. The refried beans and rice were average and so was the service. Will go again when in the area.

    Bottomless chips and salsa and a free queso with every visit!
    Kara R.

    Food 10/10 we love the free queso! Our server was Courtney and she was great! Gave great recommendations and kept our drinks full. We had another server greeted us. He was just helping her out. I love the teamwork! The inside is so festive. I love the music and overall vibe. Portions are HUGE! Definitely get a bang for your buck. Tortillas are made in house and are DELICIOUS! We love El Potro and will continue to come back!

    Bird

    As far as Mexican food goes, it's pretty average, but the vibes here are great. Even if it's busy, the servers are great at still finding you a place and being attentive. There's a large selection and I'd say that all the food is reliably good, even if you branch out a little. Also they give you free queso, when at most Mexican restaurants it would cost maybe $10 for the same amount.

    Fajita Quesadilla with steak (left) Shredded beef chimichanga (right)
    Aubrey L.

    I've ate at El Potro multiple times before and everytime it's very good! I definitely think this is the best Mexican restaurant for food in Lawrence. The food is always full of flavor. The restaurant was clean and our waitress was on top of it! Drinks were refilled before they even had the chance to be empty

    Combo #1
    Daniel Z.

    Great service, very good food and love the queso.

    Dessert menu
    Brigham M.

    Just got into town and this place was so close to our hotel we stopped right in. The food and flavor was fantastic. We wanted to sit down and enjoy a 3 course meal without pressure and this place delivered. The free salsa, chips and queso had excellent spice. I added a little salt to the chips for my liking. The main course rice and beans were well prepared, I wanted more. The burritos were filling and made with fresh ingredients. My Chile verde pork was so tender it fell apart. We went for a dessert, had the flan and it was smooth. If you're in the area definitely stop in and fill up.

    Tacos for Lunch!!
    Yukon R.

    Ordered a taco meal with rice and beans along with a strawberry margarita. The meal was very tasteful; and very hot; so hot i could not touch the plate; lol.....but thats ok with me; lol....Truly one of the best Mexican Restaurants in the nation. The margarita was very good one of the best I have ever had. The service was top notch and will be back.

    Fast in and out for quick lunch , service was fast and friendly , taco salad came out so quick and was large in size for lunch but I managed to eat most of it ...Dazia was my server and she was great , will be back

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    The food was outstanding. Hot, tasty and served in a reasonable time. The free chips and queso seals the deal!

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    Food is great, large portions and great quality and inexpensive, Great drink selection. I will be back....

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    Great service and even better food! Great margarita too! Our favorite mexican restaurant!

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    30$ for a pitcher of delicious marg. I got the strawberry flavor very delicious. And great food

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    4 years ago

    Great food, do not order take away unless you have to though, they go cheap on chips and salsa.

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    3 years ago

    Most reliable restaurant in Lawrence. Worth the wait for the cheese dip alone. Ignore the h8ers, this is the place to go.

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