El Potrillo Birrieria — Restaurant in Oakland

If you're looking for Americanized Mexican food, this isn't the place for you.

My dad picked this place for his birthday lunch because the food is pretty good, since he's a harsh critic.

To start we had tacos de frijol, not the usual appetizer, with salsa and cabbage. Bit of lime to top it off.

My dad and brother ordered the birria plate, which came very juicy and with a side of tortillas. They voted 9/10.

My sister ordered quesabirrias and also voted 9/10.

I ordered the super nachos with birria and enjoyed every bite. Usually I'm not a fan of nachos unless I make them myself, but these were exceptional. Was only able to eat half but everyone else scared the rest so not a crumb was left behind.

Also, if you like horchata, theirs is pretty good. Not too sweet so if that's your jam, 9/10.

*side note, we all ate birria de chivo as this is the traditional type of birria we are used to. If you prefer beef, I have no notes so you're on...

First time there and was surprised to see the birria served with a broth and not with the typical red flavored sauce. If you order it with the broth & want rice and beans they charge extra for rice & beans. If you order the birria dry with rice & beans then ask for the broth they charge you. The Carne asada was a little to fatty. The cheese quesadilla was pricey just for cheese & a flour tortilla. Sundays draws a big crowd. The...

My first time trying Mexican food!! If you are into original non glamorous places with fantastic food, THIS WILL BE UP YOUR ALLEY! This is a family own restaurant with a full service bar adjacent room. The micheladas are insane! They have cool variety of imported beer and local to choose. The birria go some and the tiny been tacos will blow your mind. Just watch out for the life mariachi bands if you don’t...