El Potro — Restaurant in Edinburgh

It's very hard to find a Midwest Mexican restaurant that doesn't use the same tired menu all the others use. El Potro has managed to be the exception. Nestled on the corner of a small, sleepy, downtown street of Edinburgh, IN, El Potro might be easily missed, if not for the reserved flair of pictures of horses (personally owned by one of the co-owners, who just happen to be cousins) in the windows. You first walk in and, as a first-time guest, you're surprised by the energy of the patrons and staff alike. Nobody is exceptionally loud, but the buzz is almost like a family get-together during the holidays. You're seated, then presented with the ever-present chips and salsa. You begrudgingly take a bite, then pause, scoop more salsa, and you're taste buds explode with flavor. This isn't no mama casa salsa the others use. This salsa hints of roasted poblano, green chili's, and other smoky, earthy, just spicy enough to tingle, notes of deliciousness. I'm not afraid to say that I was tempted to lick the bowl clean. I'm going to stop here, because I'm not being paid for this review. If you want to know more, I suggest taking a trip to little Edinburgh, IN and discovering El Potro, and it's awesome...

Im not sure what has changed in the last year or so because it used to be very good. But now, they're VERY proud of their prices $6 before tax for a small queso, $12 for med marg. Don't go here as a couple unless you want to spend 60+ dollars on poor quality food and service. Hard chips, bland salsa and queso, minimal red sauce with burrito, minimal cheese w kids arroz con pollo. Weak margarita. Total of 2 people in the resturant at 7pm on a Sunday shouldve been a warning enough. Could've had the same food (although better quality food) at Tonala in Hope for...

We made a stop for dinner at El Potro after shopping at Edinburgh premium outlet - Indian. The ambience and food are superb - the Tilapia El Porto and Camerones A La Diablo were supreme flavors and generous quantities. We love a good spice with our Indian descent and El Potro did not disappoint. The Mexican flavors were authentic and the portions were size-able. The sea food dishes were the best in terms of flavors and protein quantity. Overall a great place to visit though it has a...