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    El Potro Restaurant

    4.0 (107 reviews)
    InexpensiveSoup, Tex-Mex, Tacos
    Closed 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    EL POTRO RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    This is Alejandro at the takeout window
    Elizabeth M.

    This is definitely a little Jewel Alejandra was at the takeout window and was so pleasant and she told me about this great little place called you and I in downtown Corpus Christi also I love when I get references like that anyhow I ordered the number 11 I do believe and it's going to be tamale and with some flour tortillas I'm really looking forward to it how nice to find a locally owned place when you're traveling

    Marcy J.

    So check it I've been on a hunt for Birria tacos since being in Corpus Christi and had been coming up empty. I spent this particular day calling up restaurant to see if any served Birria tacos and everyone said no except for this particular restaurant. I pulled up and went inside and it kind of gave cafeteria vibes. I was seated immediately and brought chips & salsa. The chips were very fresh and the salsa was good. A little on the spicy side. Finally the star or the show. I ordered the Birria tacos and a side of rice. It came with three tacos and it looked amazing. However when I took my first bite something was lacking. The shells weren't salted and not enough cheese or seasoning on the meat. The meat also wasn't as tender as I liked. The consommé was good though and I used it to spread over the rice which helped because it was bland. The employees were very nice and helpful. The search of Birria tacos in Corpus Christi continues.

    Chips and salsa
    Koda M.

    Visited here while in the area. Staff was very attentive and friendly. Menu is priced accordingly with the amount of food you receive. Chips were crisp and salsa was different, almost that of tomato paste blended with garlic, pepper and spices, not bad though. Wife had the Plato Jaliscience which she enjoyed. The meat was tender and flavored well, charro beans are excellent, rice moist and good. She said that's some of the best guacamole she's had. I enjoyed the Plato Mexicano dinner; 2 cheese enchiladas with good red sauce, had crispy taco full of ground beef and nice crispy shell. Again charro beans are excellent and broth is very flavorful. Overall a good dinner.

    Sub par bowl of caldo. Had another yesterday in the north west side of town and it was way better . Also only $ 8.99 for a large bowl.
    Joe M.

    Haven't been here in a while. Cold weather and caldo go great too. Large bowl of caldo was not up to par. One piece of carrot, one piece of potato, one piece of cabbage and I mean piece. Plenty of meat , soup was not as hot as it should be for 11:00 am. Even had a cold piece of cabbage. No chips and salsa was served to me. Can't believe this passes for a nearly &12.00 bowl of caldo.

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    Justin F.

    Me and the family decided to have lunch at one of my moms favorite Mexican restaurants that she loves going to when she has lunch breaks. The whole family decided to meet up here and have one last lunch together before I headed out back to California. Once we arrived it was packed. The parking is small but manageable. Once we arrived you can see the waitresses working hard going back and forth delivering the food and drinks. We were quickly greeted and seated. We received our menus and ordered our drinks (which were huge). Our server was fast and sweet. We ordered what we wanted and hardly that long after our food was already cooked and delivered to our table! GREAT TIMING! The food was delicious and the time with the family was amazing! The cleanliness of the restaurant was good and the food was better! If you are in the mood for a great Mexican restaurant in the area and want a quick and delicious meal, come here and enjoy food food with the ones you love! Thank you!

    John G.

    All I can say is item #46 on the menu rocks! In fact, everything we had rocked. Great find. First timers for us. Simple place. Service was excellent. Staff were friendly and helpful. We had the chicken quesadilla, tacos, and #46. It was wonderful. I wanted to go back again on our trip to San Antonio, but ran out of time. If we ever visit again, we will be sure to visit. Keep up the great work!

    T- bone steak and parillada plate.
    Stephanie C.

    As soon as our party of four walked in the door, we were immediately greeted and seated. Two different servers came to take our drink orders and to make sure we had menus. We made our food choices, and before we could get to a deep conversation, our food was being brought out. It was so quick that we were braced that it was not going to be good or hot. We were wrong, the food was delicious and hot. Two of us had the beef quesadillas, one had the t- bone steak, and I had the parrillada. The parrillada was enough food for now and later. It comes with chicken, steak, and sausage, and you can add shrimp for a little extra, plus beans, rice, and guacamole. It was all seasoned well. The steak could have been a bit more tender for my liking, but it was not a deal breaker. The others said their food was good as well. As impressive as the no wait time, great food, and excellent servers, I was most impressed that there was a party of about 30 people also being served and we along with other patrons received the great service that we received. The wait staff all worked together like a well-oiled wheel. They were genuinely nice and even took the time to interact with my son, who is very quiet and shy. He even smiled at her. It was an all-around great eating experience, and it will be added to our list of places to revisit whenever we're back in town.

    Grilled Baja fish tacos- delish

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    To go tortilla soup and chalupas were good! Love the way they pack the to go plates. Great presentation!!

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    10 months ago

    Delicious food! The salsa, the homemade tortilla chips, the tamales- 100% will be back!!

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    My sister and I ordered food from here and had the bubble guts. Never again. One and done.

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    breakfast tacos were terrific. People were equally as nice. It has become a new favorite in CC

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    Very good customer service, friendly and accommodating staff, variety of Mexican food, price is right.

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    Good food, quick service. Inside the restaurant seems small but enough room for it's patrons.

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    I ordered the California fries in my life that was the best fries I had ever in this life. I would those again and again.

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    Visited this restaurant at 9am. The ambiance is good. The food served was fresh and tasty.

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