This place is our favorite Mexican restaurant, and we've been to a lot of Mexican restaurants. Food is excellent and portion sizes are plentiful. Would recommend tacos to try the different meat options to find your fav. House Margaritas pack a punch and tap beer is served in a frosty mug. Prices are less expensive than most Mexican restaurants especially with all the amount of food you get. Chorizo Queso appetizer is the best. Service is always fast and friendly. Worth. The. Trip read more

This place is delicious and fast. The food is a good price for how much you get, so you'll definitely need to take your meal home if you load up on the chips and salsa. The margarita was strong but had a lot of sour mix in it, so it left me with bad heartburn later!! The arroz con pollo was delicious with plenty of cheese! The staff were really friendly and there was plenty of room to accommodate everyone. They even do a birthday shot (and sing to you of course) if you're celebrating! read more

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Wow, this place SLAPPED. Like, I was not expecting such awesome food and margs in the middle of no where. Also, the location looks super sketch since it is connected to not only a Subway, but a Gun/Bait shop. Yikes. We stopped by after visiting Apple Works and saw over 40+ motorcycles parked outside. We were nervous about having a long wait, but we were seated immediately on a Saturday during the lunch hour. The margs were solid, the chips were hot, and the food was AMAZING! If I ever venture down here again, I am most certainly high-tailing it to El Potro. read more

We were having a lake day in Nineveh and were hungry after swimming for a few hours. Our friend suggested this place for quick, good food. We came around 2 so it was still considered lunch so we all got lunch specials- around $8-$11 depending on what you ordered. We also ordered queso for the chips. I ordered the enchiladas. The food was very fast- helped that we were the only people there. The waiter was nice and funny. It's not anything super fancy or great but the food was hot and tasty. read more

El Potro Mexican Restaurant - Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Nineveh, Indiana

Favorite restaurant ever, not even kidding. And I live about two miles away. I always get there arroz con pollo and it's awesome. Not to mention the portions are huge too, is it little higher in price, sure, but you get what you pay for. Sometimes I have to take it home. My family likes to go on Tuesday nights and we've brought in as many as 20 people! Even then they provided excellent service. The guys there work hard. Make sure you tip! So if you ever are close by to Nineveh whether you live there or on a road trip, stop by! read more

Very nice Mexican meal. Waiter was at try without being a nuisance. Food was very good. read more

Nice atmosphere, seated quickly. Drinks came out quickly and server was very friendly but apparently responsible for too many tables. Only came by every 10 min so drinks didn't get refilled/second round delayed. Food came out missing items and took a looong time to get someone to bring things we needed. (Asking four times with two different servers, though one clearly didn't speak English). Food was well prepared, good flavor but by the time needed sides and tortillas (for fajitas) came out, the food was no longer hot. read more

Getting here was...interesting - GPS had us take backroads to get here. And at first, we weren't sure about it since the windows were darkened, but once we got inside, it was great. The staff was nice and the food was great. Definitely got plenty of food for your money. read more

Yummy food and margaritas and love having a restaurant near the lakes! Service is friendly and fast.

This is by far my favorite Mexican restaurant. The flavor is bomb and quite different than your typical run of the mill Mexican restaurant. Don't get Me wrong, I've never had a bad meal at a Mexican restaurant but this one is a stand out!! read more

The drinks are strong! Food is good The atmosphere is great and a great place to stop all year around read more

We were in the area so decided to stop here for lunch. They have a pretty large menu but we all decided to order from the lunch menu since it was reasonable priced and had large food options. We got our normal chips, salsa and ordered a large queso. For my lunch entree, I ordered the Fiesta Nachos with steak which was pretty tasty. The server was friendly and fast. The food was delivered very quickly and we had a nice lunch here. read more

best tacos el pastor around! no need to try the rest on the menu. Food was quick and staff was friendly.

Location, location, location. We needed a Mexican restaurant in Nineveh and finally our tortillas have been answered. El Potro is conveniently located in bustling downtown Nineveh in a small strip mall next to the gas station. I was anxious to be the first to review. The dining room is clean with a Tex Mex decor. Lunch specials were advertised on a board by the front door. The menu was comprehensive with all the standard Mexican offerings. On the last page was a lunch menu with most offerings at $6.99. The server saw me taking photos of the menu and brought me a carry out menu and a frequent buyer card which made the 10th lunch free. He also brought us chips and salsa and a round of waters. Service was five stars. I ordered an chicken enchilada lunch special that came with beans and rice. My husband had the daily special which was a burrito and taco. Each meal was $6.99. The food came out quickly and was hot. The sauce on the enchilada was a disappointment. Tasted canned and cheap. The rest of the meal was ok but not outstanding. My food was a solid 3 stars. My husband really liked his burrito and hard shell taco. I'd go back and try something else next time. They have a full bar but we did not try. read more

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The cost is very good but the quality of the meats are a little below par. I'd eat there again but I'd be more selective on what I order.

This place is the real deal, Mex-American authentic restaurant. There are just some places when you walk in, you know right away this place is going to be good. The Orchata comes in a huge glass and is well worth it. The Big Burrito challenge is huuuuuge. It's a lot of beans, meat and rice. It's no joke. Their combo menu is great. You can pick 4 things for 9.99 or 3 things for 8.98. I got the Chile relleno, tamale and gordita. Solid spot, great portions. Fresh chips and salsa at every table. read more

Hand's down the best Mexican food in Indiana. The best thing about this place is how unassuming it is. If you weren't going here on purpose, you wouldn't ever know it existed. It shares a wall with a Subway and Bait shop. It's your classic middle of nowhere rest stop to refuel and restock on your way to the actual thing you were doing. BUT if you just look one more time you'll see this magical place. Wander in and be met with an out of this world visual transportation. You forget where you are, lost in some new found wonderland. The menu is ridiculous large and everything slaps... HARD. I don't even remember what I ordered. It took me to places I couldn't even describe. There was a large Biker Gang eating here at the same time. The teddy bears for kids kind. Mix that with some fishermen and then us, just passing through. I will return to this dreamland one day. Not because it is my destination, but because it is my destiny. Also, I really appreciate our server just speaking Spanish the whole time. He understood us in English, and just kept doing his thing in Spanish. That's what I want to happen. Hat's off to you all! read more

Great food and atmosphere! Waiters are all very friendly and attentive. The refried beans are the best I've tasted!

Best Mexican I have ever had, amazing staff. never EVER had a bad meal from here! they will have my business FOREVER!!!

The food is pretty good despite the location. Large menu offering plenty of authentic dishes. The service was great. Worth the visit if you're looking for something different while in the area. read more

Very delicious food... one of my favorite Mexican restaurants. So glad it is close to my house. The staff is always friendly and give excellent service. Also like that they have "other" foods on the menu for our little picky eaters... including breaded tenderloins and pasta. read more

Just wanted to say what a great honor to have El Porto in our community The food is "THE BEST" Clean , friendly,courteous staff service is always excellent l recommend this Restraunt to anyone who wants great Mexican food Closet to the most original A big Thank you to the Staff and owner read more

Daaaammmmnnnn. I live in SoCal but happened to be here for work and this place makes me feel like I have never had Mexican food in my life! I'm seriously questioning the so-called "Mexican food" I've been eating prior. The flavor profile is off the charts here! I think I have a mature palate, but I couldn't identify most of the seasonings in my Steak Fajita Taco Salad. I mean, ever the yellow rice had amazing flavor! Like, who does that? I'm so impressed with this place. I'm just sad that I only discovered it on my last night. They were super accommodating for our large group. Service was great, but the food. The food will haunt you. read more

Where did this little gem come from?! Nineveh is a small town where I spent much of my childhood... it certainly holds a dear place in my heart. That said, it's no secret that this tiny town isn't exactly booming with new restaurants, shops, etc. So when I recently found myself back in Nineveh for family matters, searching for a lunch spot large enough to fit and feed about 20 of us, I was thinking we'd definitely have to start heading back over to the next town about 25 mins away. Lo and behold, we stumble upon El Potro, nestled within a small strip mall consisting of a gas station, a Subway, a bait and tackle shop, and I think one other convenience-y type store? These things have all been there a while, but definitely not El Potro! We stuck our heads in to check out the scene and, sure enough, it was perfect for us. We enter to find a very large restaurant, very spacious and well-decorated from floor to ceiling, wall to wall. So colorful and yet tasteful. NO WAIT EVEN WITH A HUGE PARTY: Naturally, a 20-person table wasn't just waiting for us... we had not even called ahead. But within seconds - and I mean seconds! - the staff put together several tables to create one long dining table for the entire family. Again, we hadn't even called ahead!! And it's not as if the place was empty, either. They immediately came around taking our drink orders, and were ready to take our meal orders as soon as we were ready to place them. We also had 2 babies under 5 months and their was no problem accommodating them and their parents. EXCELLENT SERVICE: I cannot eat gluten so, though easy to avoid at a Mexican restaurant, it's still of course imperative that I understand what each dish is made with so that I don't accidentally order a no-no. I only so much as mentioned it to the server and he immediately starts recommending certain dishes to me on the menu - so helpful! I ended up with a classic -- TACOS! The wait for our food was extremely short and, in the meantime, the waiter was more than happy to take our group's photos ;D THE MEAL: I ordered a platter that came with 3 tacos, rice and beans. So I chose 1 fish, 1 shrimp and 1 chicken. (Also available was skirt steak, pork, beef). They were genuinely some of the best tacos I think I've ever had. The ingredients were simple and distinguishable (ha), fresh and well-made. Authentic. The corn tortillas were also incredible, and each taco was double-wrapped. They put chopped onions and cilantro on the side for me to sprinkle in myself. I'm not sure about the others' meals; everyone seemed happy, though, and finished near everything. So I took that as a good sign. THE DRINKS: Most of the table got margaritas and everyone was pleased. A few of us were feeling untraditional and tried out some of their fruitier flavors (they had so many to choose from!) I personally thought I'd take a risk and check out their banana margarita... I know, I know, I was curious! And guess what? It was delicious!! It tasted like a thick and creamy banana milkshake. But not with an artificial banana flavoring, you could taste that it was actually made with fresh bananas. Someone else got the mango margarita, which I tasted and was probably even more delicious than mine. Also very creamy, thick and freshly made. Overall, the food was great, the staff was so friendly and the service was impeccable. I was definitely impressed and recommend anyone passing by to give it a try. Thanks, El Potro! read more

The very best Mexican Restaurant around! The salsa is amazing! Not blan like so many other restaurants we've been to. The grilled chicken fajita nachos are my favorite. They always come out perfect. The service is wonderful! The food comes out hot and fast. The best restaurant in our little town of Nineveh. read more

Great food in small town. Large selection & good margaritas. Nice staff Highly recommend! read more

El Potro is located near a Gas Station and a Subway. Don't let the location and the cabaret look alike windows fool you, among with the red tainted windows and led lights. The service is Numero Uno, very polite waitresses and descriptive men with pictures and a variety of Mexican dishes. The booth is very comfortable and the attention very opportune. Nonstop chips will fill you up, so be careful until your main dish arrives. The serving sizes are very big. read more

Went to El Porto for the first time last night, and it was really good !! Our waiter had us laughing all night! All around it's a great place, the food amazing , and the white cheese was PERFECT (you know what I'm talkin about, gotta have that white cheese n salsa good or you know the rest of the food is gonna suck). I gave a 5 star because it was a Friday night and all I heard was crickets the whole time; I wish they would've at least put on some light tunes or a loud fan or something! It was a Friday night! ;) but that obviously doesn't make it or break it because the food and the staff are awesome and that's what's important. I can't help It that I'm a music but. read more

Always amazing food! The staff is so courteous and make time to talk with you even when they are busy.

Excellent food with great service. This little town welcomes El Potro with open arms! I recommend the Wet Burrito. read more

Pretty good. Very authentic Mexican food but be careful when ordering. Their stuff can get very spicy. They sure do give you a lot of food which is nice to be able to take home, but I always leave with a stomach ache from eating too many chips. The staff is very friendly and give you a free shot of tequila for your birthday. It's a very nice place to have dinner if you're from Nineveh or the lakes and are not looking to drive 30 minutes into town. My only suggestion would be to not order the Arroz Con Apollo... last time I had some arteries and chewy pieces in my plate :( read more

WOW! Damn that was good! Chicken Fajita Quesadilla was the bomb! Served hot and quick with rice and beans! And a fab frozen margarita to boot! Thank you! read more

Best Mexican restaurant around. Super quick service and great food. Definitely recommend

I am giving 5 stars because I was so blown away by the food quality, customer service, fun clean environment. Not sure what I was expecting when I stumbled upon this place in a small town strip mall. Certainly not the great atmosphere and fabulous food quality! Do NOT let the outside fool you. We had stopped going to "Mexican Restaurants" because there are so many who are about quantity and not quality. We both cook and appreciate a GOOD meal when we go out. This was Quality! Seemed to be fresh ingredients with nothing from a can. The shredded beef was amazing and historically I am not a shredded beef fan. Everything we tried had great flavor. Definitely will return! Although we were there for lunch and only drank water appears they have a full bar with several draft beers. read more

One of the best Mexican restaurants I have eaten at. Salsa and Chips are addicting, grilled Pollo Asada tacos and fajitas are wonderful, and so are the Carne Asada tacos. Actually all food items are very good. Seats are very comfortable, and service is very quick. I work close to this restaurant, but reside in Indianapolis, and this restaurant is better than any of those other restaurants by far in the Indy area! read more

Horrible!! Would not recommend this place to anyone. The waiter and host were rude. The margaritas had literally no alcohol in it. As a bartender I know how a margarita should taste. It was just sweet and sour and flavoring. We ordered the classic Mexican dish arros con Pollo. This chicken was so burnt and shriveled. The chicken being so burnt ruined the flavor of the rice and the whole entree. The only thing good during the meal was my nieces pre packaged KRAFT MAC AND CHEESE. Was a complete waste of time and money. Will never return or recommend. People drive the extra 15 minutes to an actual good Mexican restaurant. read more

By far, the BEST Mexican cuisine for MILES!! Very relaxed atmosphere, family friendly and staff is usually very attentive. I'm soooo excited they now have "Pintos Negro"... Black Beans... (still offer refried beans) and they are to die for!! Everything is always fresh. We use them for carry out as well. YUM-trelicious!! read more

Great food and huge portions. Went in last night for the first time. Every aspect of the place distinguished itself from the typical places. It was clean, the salsa had real flavor, everyone enjoyed their dinner and nobody was able to finish everything. read more

This is our go to Mexican restaurant! People are nice. Place is clean. The food is awesome! Pricing is good. We're there about once a week. Love the place! read more

Delicious. I get the poblano pepper. It is amazing. Prices are great, service is wonderful! The decor is beautiful. I love the location.