Los Potros Restaurant — Restaurant in Tracy

A local business and a family favorite, you can never beat the feeling of community like Los Potros. I went with my partner’s family on a Saturday night, and there was just enough space to seat everybody. I was told that this was their all-time favorite restaurant, compared to the other two Mexican taquerias (Jorge’s and La Mexicana), so I had to experience it for myself. We began our meal with a refreshing glass of horchata. The quality was impeccable, capturing the perfect balance of sweetness and spice — it wasn’t too sweet neither was it too watered down. It tasted really creamy and rich, and the cinnamon-infused flavor were a testament to the care and traditional methods likely were used. It was the ideal accompaniment, setting a delightful foundation for the rest of our culinary journey.

The camarón a la plancha, which was my main dish, was presented with artistic flair, exemplifying sufficient plating that was both appetizing and aesthetically pleasing. Each seafood element was grilled to perfection, offering a delightful medley of textures and flavors that danced on our palates. The slight char from the grill enhanced the natural sweetness of the shrimp honestly, making each bite a flavor-packed experience.

A key highlight of our meal was the tortillas—both corn and flour. The tenderness of the tortillas was noteworthy, likely crafted in-house with attention to authenticity and freshness. The corn tortillas were soft and subtly sweet, complementing the savory dishes perfectly, while the flour tortillas were equally tender, providing a light and pliable option to accompany the meal.

The cleanliness of the restaurant was impeccable, reflecting a high standard of care and consideration for their patrons. Each table was spotless, and the ambience was calming and inviting. This attention to detail extended beyond the immediate dining area, imbuing a sense of safety and comfort that underpinned our entire experience.

Overall, not only did we enjoy a delicious meal, but the environment and service collectively ensured that our visit was memorable. It was evident that this establishment takes pride in offering not just good food, but a comprehensive dining experience...

This place really defines the saying "Hole in the wall", they are located at the far end of Tracy's 11th St . We walked in at around evening time on a lazy sunday but there were enough people to not make us feel all alone and since it's a tiny place the feeling of crowd creeps in pretty quickly, we got seated in about 10 min and immediately got served with their complimentary chips and salsa, the chips were mediocre but the salsa was plain amazing, it had a pretty nice fresh cilantro flavor n blended texture of other ingredients. We went ahead and ordered the chicken fajita with couple flour and couple corn tortillas, the order came out in about 15 min hot n sizzling to our table they even serve you with beans n rice on the side. The fajita was much better than what we have tasted at most of the Mexican food joints, the onions were perfectly caramelized, tomatoes were juicy, capsicum were crisp and chicken was roasted on the outside n juicy on the inside. Overall the fajita seasoning was near perfect, the tortillas were nothing special to write home about but overall as a combination they worked well. Our first visit was satisfactory and since the fajita was in itself enough for two people we didn't get to try other stuffs on the menu, will leave 1 star for the future and we will be...

Simply the best carnitas and pastor I've had full stop.

Driving to Yosemite from the Bay Area, I wanted to include a few stops along the way. Tracy was a logical location to search out some local traditional Mexican food. I love Yelp!

The Guzman family at Los Potros have created a restaurant that is the perfect palate for their passion and creativity. Their Carnitas and Pastor are the best I've had not only in Tracy but in Northern California and that includes the Mission in San Francisco, Oakland and Berkeley. My street tacos with traditional Carnitas and Pastor were so simple, but full of flavor and texture.

I was so impressed with the street tacos that returned from my trip to Yosemite 4 days later to try their Enchiladas de Mole de Pollo. The lovely lady that served me was incredibly proud when she placed the plate in front of me that included 2 mole enchiladas with chicken, rice and beans - all for $14.00!

The mole - an old family recipe was complex, chocolaty with deep flavors of roasted peppers and almonds. I savored every bite.

Matt says if you find yourself near Tracy, or maybe on a road trip to Yosemite, think about a stop at Los Potros for a culinary experience you will...