If looking for fantastic, authentic Mexican food, this is the spot! The staff incredibly attentive from start to finish, and the serving sizes are very generous. The restaurant strikes the perfect balance with a festive atmosphere that feels both authentic and incredibly comfortable. We ordered a mix of things, and every single dish was a hit. The combo enchiladas with both the green and red chile sauce were amazing, and even the rice had incredible flavor to it. The shrimp fajitas and shrimp quesadillas were absolutely awesome--the shrimp was perfectly seasoned and cooked just right. Their margaritas was huge and perfectly balanced and hit the spot. If you are looking for fantastic, authentic Mexican food with service to match, this is definitely the place to go. We will absolutely be back! read more

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I found this spot because I saw they had pozole on the menu, so of course I had to give it a try. First thing I noticed was the location. This is a much bigger, stand-alone restaurant with a large parking lot. The outside has a really nice Mexican-inspired look, and the inside was just as impressive--nice tables, detailed carvings, and an overall authentic atmosphere. Service was good from the start. The hostess got us seated quickly, and our server was friendly and took care of us. Now the pozole... unfortunately, it just wasn't there for me. The hominy was actually really good and the caldo had good flavor, but the meat seemed a little over cooked in some spots while also being dry, which threw the whole bowl off for me. My mom's enchilada plate was a different story. The enchiladas were really good, the eggs were cooked right, and the beans were probably the highlight--they were excellent. The chips and salsa were also really good. Overall, beautiful restaurant, good service, and some really good food. The pozole just missed the mark for me, but everything else definitely helped make up for it. So the food 3 Star over all a 4 star because of the location and service This is how I got the 4 star read more

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

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This place is in serious need of a facelift, but it's clean. They're super friendly, but absolutely NO small plate options. I'm not paying $20 for a meal I'll be able to eat six bites of. They don't bring out chips and salsa for the table, which is 78% of the reason to even go to a Mexican restaurant rather than making the food at home. Pity because it actually smells good. Edit: My son ordered the chicken enchiladas suizas, took four bites, and declared himself done. When I tried his refried beans and immediately had to spit them out, I understood why. Honestly, how is this place still in business? Refried beans shouldn't taste like Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits. read more

Los Potrillos - The chips and salsa they DON'T bring. - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Still as amazing as every other time we have eaten there! Their molcajete is our go to. The waitress was very sweet and efficient. read more

Los Potrillos - Molcajete el pastor - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Wow. What an amazing authentic place in the heart or Santa Fe. The food was delicious. We had the enchiladas and the corn tortillas layered with chicken and cheese aka tamal de cazuela. It was exceptional. The tamal de cazuela was like nothing I've ever had. It tasted sweet and savory. The creamy corn sauce was sweet and cheese made it savory. It was so good. The service is friendly and genuinely efficient. We didn't feel rushed. What a wonderful experience! read more

Another great meal here at Los Potrillos. Husband and I always eat here when visiting Santa Fe. More authentic Old-style Mexican food and atmosphere rather than New Mexican, which is a nice change from time to time. read more

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The food was pretty good. The portions were average to large. The prices were reasonable. The atmosphere felt authentic. The service was prompt. Everyone was nice. read more

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ice cold brew and chicken enchilada. One of our favorite places fast and friendly service. read more

Los Potrillos - chicken enchilada with queso fresco - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Great food and attentive, friendly service! We stopped her because there were so many locals' cars parked here. It did not disappoint. Thank you for the nice experience! read more

Service was great and the food was amazing!! Also the whole place was decorated so well!

Stopped in here last night while driving through town. We were hungry for Mexican food and the reviews were good. We were seated right away and the service was fast and friendly. The chips and salsa were ok. The green salsa was tasty but the red sauce was overly chipotle flavored. I had Enchiladas de Colores and hubby had shredded beef tacos. The enchiladas were too salty to eat and hubby switched with me. The tacos were tastier. read more

Los Potrillos - Enchiladas de colores - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Loved everything from the food to the service! My fajitas were tender and my salsa was smokey, highly recommend. The interior is decorated in a rustic Mexican decor which I absolutely loved snd the servers were great. read more

Los Potrillos - Beef Fajitas, flour tortillas, rice beans, guac and sour cream. - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Delicious food! The meat was so tender and juicy. Ordered the flautas. Sooooo good. Margies were okay. Chips and salsa good. Friendly staff

Friendly service, seated right away, good sized portions. Nice ambiance and decor. Enjoyed the food read more

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

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A hidden gem with authentic decor, excellent food, and the fastest service I've experienced in a long time. I ordered the enchiladas suizas, which were just the way I like them, with grilled chicken and a lovely tomatillo/jalapeño sauce. Tjefrozen mango margarita hit the spot after a day on the road. Will be back! read more

Los Potrillos - Frozen mango margarita - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Loved my meal at Los Potrillos! We were quickly seated and served chips and salsa. The salsas could have been a bit spicier (personal preference) but the flavor was great! Smoky green and red salsas were yummy. I ordered the Gorditas Zacatecas (1 beef, 1 chicken, and 1 rajas con queso). My favorite was the rajas con queso! It was so cheesy, and the gordita breading had great texture and flavor. I ate the gorditas with the leftover salsa we had from the chips. The plate honestly doesn't look like that much food, but I was STUFFED afterwards. I definitely want to try more of the dishes they have on the menu! I'm excited to visit again. read more

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

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This place has the very best food. Everything we have tried is really good. The service is great, the staff is welcoming, I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone. read more

A hidden gem. Friends took us here and I was pleasantly surprised! I had passed their sign on Cerrillos many times and didn't as much as blink an eye. But after stopping in, it's a great spot for yummy Mexican food with large portions! We ate and were full with still half the food we ordered! The horchata is delicious with free refills! Big enough to share. I also got their carne asada tostadas which were stacked high with all the goods! A yummy little spot. read more

To culminate our first full day in scenic Santa Fe, our oldest brother and his lovely wife treated my brother and I to their favorite New Mexican style restaurant. Los Portrillos may be named for the foals, or baby horses, that line their lobby walls, but for the ingenuity and culinary craftsmanship shown in their show stopping specialties this place may as well be named after the greatest horse to ever race- Secretariat! Our trio of brothers contented ourselves with stiff margaritas and a trio of entrees pulled straight from the Chef's Specialties: Enchiladas Del Colores, Pechuga de Pollo en Nuez and my Gorditas de Zacatecas. The first featured the Christmas (red and green) salsas that all self-respecting New Mexican restaurants employ. Number two positively sang with an inventive savory-sweet sauce gleaned from walnuts. And the latter stuffed three chubby gorditas with chicken, cheese and shredded beef. But our momentary delight almost derailed when my sister in law's dish arrived. Mayra had ordered the Chiles de Nogada, and it swiftly had us three brothers gnashing our teeth in culinary covetedness! Imagine plump chiles poblanos blanketed with a novel sauce comprised of ground beef, pecans and raisins?! Combine the licking-our-plates fervor with stout, generously poured drinks and efficient service and a festive crowd that doesn't mind waiting because they KNOW they're about to go on a true culinary odyssey. Aboard the Secretariat of Santa Fe New Mexican cuisine. read more

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We enjoyed this restaurant that was able to promptly seat us, supply us with chips and a couple sauces and get our orders in. My friend wanted me to try the chiles en nogado. It is a dish that not every mexican restaurant has. This version had unbreaded poblano peppers stuffed with a savory/sweet meat mixture and then topped with a creamy sauce, garnished with pomegranate seeds and parsley. It was rich and delicious. We also had the tamales de cazuela which was like a creamy corn soup with tortillas, chicken and cheese. Both were delicious and the restaurant's service was attentive. read more

Los Potrillos - Tamal de cazuela - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Absolutely amazing service and warm delicious comfort cooking! Makes me feel like I'm back home in Texas :) I got the chicken enchiladas meal yummy beans and rice very filling along with the enchiladas themselves read more

My husband makes it his mission to find the best fajitas. Wherever we go. Los Potrillos wins hands down. We asked a local Santa Fe resident where he recommended, he said we can't go wrong here, it's his favorite. We agree! read more

The cheesy corn soup was amazing and very filling. It was like eating a thinned down queso. I can't remember the name but I'm sure if you described it, the waitress would point it out on the menu. read more

This is a restaurant full of LOCALS! For good reason - great staff, huge menu, huge servings of authentic Mexican food, reasonable prices. Unpretentious and comfortable. Always a good choice. (Except Wednesday, they're closed on Wednesday.) Seriously - super yummy food and great service. Check it out. read more

Love this place. Wonderful service and great food. Love the chilis enogada. Been here 4 weeks and eaten there 5 or 6 times. Highly recommend. Wonderful staff. My compliments to ownership read more

We love this restaurant. It has a nice family run vibe. I love that it's out of the touristy area of Santa Fe. The menu is huge and the food is very authentic and delicious. The waitstaff is attentive but they don't hover. Oh and the margaritas are really good. *Try the chicharoni appetizer yum. read more

Only every dive take out here but everything is really well done and always fresh and hot when we pick it up. Looking around the dining room is clean and seems like they have some very fun cocktails on the menu. read more

Los Potrillos is a Mexican food restaurant that offers a huge menu of options, so you can certainly find something you like here. My wife and I ate here on our last night in Santa Fe and are really glad we did. The restaurant decor and vibe is of a horse ranch and is filled with locals versus the more tourist driven downtown restaurants. I ordered a frozen mango margarita that was rim lined with chilli powder. Delicious! It reminded me of the Mexican Vero Mango, which is a mango flavored lollipop covered in chili powder. Only this one was frozen and with tequila!!! My wife ordered cheese enchiladas with Verde sauce and I had Chicken Rellenos. If you are from out of town, Rellenos in this area are often not battered and deep fried. So the Rellenos are basically stuffed poblano peppers. They were very good. My wife also really enjoyed the enchiladas. The service was fast and efficient from taking our order, bringing our food, and closing out the bill. We would definitely go here again. read more

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Excellent Mexican Food, service was excellent, the Atmosphere was great. The Chillie Relleno were some of the best I've ever had.

Great atmosphere and absolutely delicious food. I had the Molcajete de Camarones. I was skeptical about ordering a non-standard Mexican dish, but took a chance on choosing something different. I was simply amazed at how delicious it was! My husband had a carne asada burrito and it was equally delicious! Super friendly staff and quick service makes this place a definite win! read more

Best Mexican food this side of the Rio Grande. Prices are reasonable and the servers attentive. I suspect most patrons are locals - it had a homey atmosphere We just selected it randomly and we were so glad we did. read more

Visiting from CA. The food is amazing. Their menu was so big we enjoyed eight delicious meals on four different occasions. Each meal was a complex combination of flavors and textures. I wish they had one in Santa Cruz! read more

We happen to be at the Farmers Market and we were chatting with a vendor about good restaurants and they suggested Los Potrillos, so we decided to give it a try for lunch. Everyone ordered a dish and we shared it family style so we could try allll the things. Every single dish was fantastic, we were blown away. Dished we ordered were the Tamal en la Cazuela, Chiles Nogada, Chicken Mole, Enchiladas Suizas and the Al pastor mocajete... so much better interesting variety and delicious flavors, everything was fantastic! Highlights were the charro beans, mocajete and the Chile nogadas. Everything was so good we decided to ordered takeout 2 days later for dinner LOL that time we ordered the Chicken Soup, the ribs and chicken fajitas and the mole enchiladas, dang so good! FYI:The service was great, food was prepared quickly and the parking is super easy. If your in the Sante Fe area you've got to try Los Potrillos for a meal you wont be disappointed! read more

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We came here after Meow Wolf for dinner and were not disappointed! Being from California, I wanted to try Mexican food from a different region since it's so different depending on where you are. We were blown away by the flavors! We ordered the Chile Relleno en Nogada dish after hearing so many stellar reviews about their Chile Relleno. There are different types you can order and we opted for the Nogada style--the sauce and filling has walnuts and raisins, making it very sweet. It comes with veggies and rice. SO delicious. True comfort food and very generous portions. We also ordered the Tamal de Cazuela, which was completely new to us. It is a thick corn chowder with pieces of chicken and beans/rice on the side. We were impressed! Amazingly silky and creamy, with a delicious corn flavor and texture! It was a departure from the Mexican food that I'm used to and so yummy. Chips and salsa (complimentary) were tasty too. However, we didn't love the margarita ($7) which I found a bit too sweet and strong enough. Overall, an awesome experience! read more

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Los Portillo's is always excellent! The authentic Mexican food here is very good - it's always busy with locals and the service is good too,The prices are affordable and the restaurant is traditional Mexican with the carved wood chairs and murals - we go there or order out often read more

Food and service were very good. Margaritas were also very good. Great place to eat if you go to Meow Wolf.

The best Mexican Mexican food in New Mexico. My son got the shrimp enchiladas and I got another shrimp dish (don't want to butcher the spelling) the tortillas are perfect. We will come back. read more

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This place was really great! Chips and salsa were delicious as a starter. My sister ordered a chicken quesadilla and she ate it so fast I didn't have a chance to take a photo. I ordered shredded steak tacos that were delicious, but the steak and the rice on the side were slightly salty. My boyfriend ate all of his chicken fajitas. Overall, great place! read more

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I took my husband there for Fathers Day and we were very pleased. We ordered Menudo and Posole and both were excellent. I also ordered a "tamal de cazuela" which I took home and loved the next day. Great service and authentic offerings and ingredients. read more

Los Potrillos - Our choices plus a couple of pictures of the HUGE glass of Horchata and a Michelada. - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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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