When you walk in it’s hard to judge how to think the experience will be. Being in a strip mall with dark windows it’s an unassuming spot. The place is clean and well lit. We were promptly greeted and seated when we walked in. We had beverages within minutes and chips and salsa shortly after. The menu is loooooooong but there is an area that explains what the Spanish food items that was helpful for my husband. Everything we ordered was delicious, the ingredients were fresh and the food was seasoned well and was hot. The food came very quickly after we ordered. We would’ve liked hot sauce on the table but the salsa worked for an extra splash. The tomato lettuce sour cream guacamole that came with the food was fresh! The tomato was red and delicious, like it was from a garden… the guac had good flavor and was bright green too. You could tell the ingredients were high quality. The server was so kind and very attentive, he even offered to get us to go sodas at the end...
Read moreUsually has decent food. Their buffett is well stocked most of the time and really does give options for everyone. I wont say it's always the best food because that's frankly not true. They have hit and miss days like every other place in this state, but what consistancy they do have is on the good side.
The churros on the buffett are also really, really good and I suggest you try them if you get the chance.
Wide options on the menu, friendly staff, good decor and a good vibe in the place. The bar is decently stocked to my knowledge and does card you (that's a good thing).
Overall Potro is worth a shot if you've never been. It's probably one of the better Mexican restaurants...
Read moreI live in the NYC metro are where I have literally scores of great Mexican restaurants to choose from...if El Potro was transported up there amidst all of those great places I'd still be a regular...their food was terrific; excellent chips and salsa as soon as we sat down, some of the best taquitos I ever had, perfect rice and refried beans...my wife had the buffet and gave it high marks for variety and freshness; I'll get it next time I go...the service was terrific - friendly, prompt, and professional...all told, this is a terrific spot for authentic Mexican food and I highly...
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