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El Potro Mexican Restaurant's history and legacy speaks for itself -- renowned as a friendly, neighborhood restaurant serving up delicious, authentic food with warmth and care. In today's world restaurants come and go with great regularity.

However, with four decades in business and no end in sight, El Potro proves that the key to longevity is putting the customer and the food above all else. When you enter any El Potro location you'll discover that a family restaurant makes you part of an extended family of valued guests.

The menu is packed with a combination of classic favorites, house specials, and premium choices, designed to satisfy the tastes of even the most discerning diner.

Classics to choose from include a range of tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and chalupas. Also available are homemade dips, nachos, fajitas and quesadillas.

Those seeking something with a uniquely El Potro flavor will be delighted by the range of specials and house favorites available to select from. These include a range of rib-eye steaks, pollo rico, and more. Also available are vegetarian options and heart-warming desserts.

More Information:
Most El Potro locations open 7 days a week for your convenience. However, see our individual location pages for specific details on hours, phone numbers, maps and addresses.

Please note that this menu is indicative, and dishes featured within are subject to availability and location. Please feel free to call ahead to your chosen El Potro location if you wish to clarify availability, options, prices, or to place an order. El Potro prides itself on being an affordable neighborhood restaurant but is also committed to using only the finest and freshest of ingredients. New additions may be made to this menu and specials/wine lists may vary.

Appetizers

Sour Cream

Pico de Gallo

Bean Dip

Cheese Dip

Guacamole Dip

Chori-Queso

Cheese dip with Mexican sausage, add flour or corn tortillas

Hot Wings

Salads

Tossed

Guacamole

Mexican

Entree Salads

San Jose Chicken Salad

A bed of lettuce topped with grilled chicken, caramelized onions, guacamole, sour cream, cheese and pico de gallo

Taco Salad

Crispy flour tortilla shell stuffed with your choice of beef or chicken, refried beans, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream and guacamole

Taco Salad Junior

Smaller version of Taco Salad.

Quesadillas

Cheese

Bean and Cheese

Mushroom and Cheese

Beef or Chicken and Cheese

Kids Zone (11 years old and under)

1. Taco, rice and refried beans

2. Enchilada, rice and refriend beans

3. Mini burrito, rice and refried beans

4. Cheese quesadilla, rice and refried beans

5. Chicken nuggets and fries

6. Cheeseburger and fries

7. Cheese quesadilla and fries

8. Taco and fries

Tacos (Rice or beans optional extra)

Tacos al Pastor (3)

Pork loin, marinated in special seasonings served on soft corn tortillas with cilantro, onions and salsa verde

Tacos de Carne Asada (3)

Steak tacos seasoned to perfection served on soft corn tortillas with cilantro, onions and salsa verde

Tacos de Chorizo (3)

Mexican sausage served on soft corn tortillas with cilantro, onions and salsa verde

Tacos de Pescado (3)

Grilled tilapia served on soft corn tortillas with pico de gallo

Tacos de Carnitas (3)

Pork loin, slow roasted to tender perfection, served shredded on soft corn tortillas with cilantro, onions and salsa verde

Tacos de Pollo (3)

Grilled chicken tacos seasoned to perfection served on soft corn tortillas with cilantro, onions and salsa verde

Combination Dinners

1. Taco, two enchiladas and rice

2. Taco, enchilada and chalupa

3. Enchilada, taco and chile relleno

4. Nacho cheese tostada, two tacos and enchilada

5. Two enchiladas, rice and beans

6. Enchilada, taco, rice and beans

7. Chile relleno, taco, rice and beans

8. Enchilada, tamal, rice and beans

9. Currently unavailable

10. Burrito, enchilada and taco

11. Two tacos and burrito

12. Enchilada, burrito and chile relleno

13. Taco, chile relleno and chalupa

14. Currently unavailable

15. Chalupa, chile relleno and burrito

16. Burrito, enchilada, rice and beans

17. Chalupa, enchilada and chile relleno

18. Chalupa, burrito and enchilada

19. Enchilada, chile relleno, rice and beans

20. Taco, burrito and chalupa

21. Burrito, chile relleno and taco

22. Taco, burrito, rice and beans

23. Chile relleno, burrito and rice

24. Tostaguac, taco and enchilada

No substitutions, please. Cheese sauce optional.

Nachos

Cheese

Beans and Cheese

Beef and Cheese

Chicken and Cheese

Beef, Beans and Cheese

Nachos Supreme

Choice of beef or chicken with cheese, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream and guacamole

Soups

Chicken Soup (Spicy)

Chicken broth, rice, cilantro, onion freshly prepared and seasoned with a hint of chipotle

Vegetarian Dishes

Vegetarian 1

Bean burrito, cheese enchilada and rice

Vegetarian 2

Chalupa, bean burrito and cheese quesadilla

Vegetarian 3

Bean burrito topped with cheese sauce and tomato and onion salsa and chalupa

Vegetarian 4

Mushroom quesadilla, beans and a Mexican salad

Vegetarian 5

Spinach quesadilla, rice and beans

Vegetarian Fajitas

Grilled bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and tomatoes in our special blend of spices served with beans, salad and three flour tortillas

Vegetarian Burrito

Flour tortilla with grilled bell peppers, onions and tomato covered with cheese sauce and served with rice and beans

Burritos Favorites (Classics) -- Available as half orders

Pancho's Special

Two beef burritos topped with our special Mexican chilli

Maria's Burrito

Two beef burritos topped with cheese sauce and our delicious tomato and onion salsa

El Amigo

Two beef burritos topped with melted shredded cheese and tomato and onion salsa, fresh lettuce, tomato and sour cream

El Ateca

Two shredded beef burritos topped with cheese sauce and tomato and onion salsa, fresh lettuce, tomato, sour cream and guacamole

Burritos Favorites (Premium) -- Chicken or Steak

Burrito al Carbon

Mouth watering grilled chicken or steak, rolled in a flour tortilla, topped with our tasty cheese sauce and served with your choice of rice or beans

Burrito Grande

A large flour tortilla stuffed with steak or chicken with rice, refried beans, sour cream and lettuce then topped with cheese sauce

Fajita Burrito

Tender strips of grilled chicken or steak with bell peppers and onions, rolled in a flour tortilla topped with melted shredded cheese and covered with our tasty tomato and onion salsa

Enchiladas

Enchiladas Verdes (3)

Chicken enchiladas topped with melted shredded cheese, tomatillo sauce and sour cream. Served with rice and refried beans

Enchiladas Suprema

A beef enchilada, chicken enchilada, bean enchilada and cheese enchilada topped with our special sauce, melted shredded cheese then topped with lettuce, tomato, sour cream and shredded cheese

Quesadillas

Quesadilla Suprema

A flour tortilla grilled and stuffed with cheese, mushrooms, refried beans and shredded beef. Served with rice, lettuce, guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo.

Quesadilla Rellena

A flour tortilla grilled and stuffed with cheese, refried beans and shredded beef. Served with lettuce, tomato, guacamole and sour cream.

Quesadilla de Camarones

A flour tortilla grilled and stuffed with cheese and shrimp grilled with bell peppers and onions. Served with rice and lettuce, tomato, guacamole and sour cream.

El Potro Classics

These are premium choices for your dining experience -- prepared with utmost attention to detail.

Bistec a la Diabla (Spicy)

Rib-eye steak sautéed in our spicy chipotle sauce. Served with rice, refried beans and three tortillas.

Bistec a la Mexicana (Spicy)

Rib-eye steak grilled with fresh jalapeños, onions, tomatoes. Served with rice, beans and three tortillas.

Bistec and Peppers

Rib-eye steak grilled with tomatoes, bell peppers and onions. Served with rice, refried beans and three tortillas.

Bistec Ranchero

Rib-eye steak cooked with our special ranchero sauce. Served with rice, refried beans and three flour tortillas.

Bistec a la Tampiqueña

This sizzling entre features a 8 oz. rib-eye steak smothering fresh onions. It is cooking when it arrives at your table and comes with Mexican salad, rice, refried beans and three flour tortillas.

California Rice

A bed of rice topped with cheese sauce, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and grilled chicken or steak.

Carne Asada

Thin sliced steak grilled in its juices, topped with caramelized onions. Served with refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, guacamole jalapeño and three tortillas.

Carnitas

Traditional Mexican braised pork tips served with refried beans, salad and three tortillas.

Chilaquiles

Delicious tortilla casserole with chicken or shredded beef, smothered with cheese and salsa topped with sour cream. Served with rice and refried beans.

Chilaquiles Verdes

Delicious tortilla casserole with chicken or shredded beef, smothered with cheese and tomatillo sauce topped with sour cream. Served with rice and refried beans.

Chimichangas Dinner

Two flour tortillas stuffed with shredded beef deep fried crispy. Topped with cheese sauce and tomato and onion salsa. Served with refried beans and salad.

Chori Pollo

Grilled chicken breast topped with chorizo and cheese sauce. Served with rice and Mexican salad. Add flour or corn tortillas.

Pollo a la Diabla (Spicy)

Grilled chicken breast sautéed in our spicy chipotle sauce. Served with rice, Mexican salad and three flour tortillas.

Pollo Loco

Chicken breast specially marinated in our house recipe, then grilled and topped with caramelized onions. Served with rice, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and guacamole. Add flour or corn tortillas.

Pollo Rico

Chicken breast specially marinated in our special recipe, then grilled with bell peppers, onions and tomatoes, topped with cheese sauce. Served with rice, lettuce, tortillas and guacamole. Add flour or corn tortillas.

El Potro Special

Chalupa, chile relleno, taco and two enchiladas. Served with rice and refried beans.

Texas Rice

Chicken, steak and shrimp grilled with bell peppers and onions. Served on a bed of rice and topped with cheese sauce.

Sizzling Fajitas

All of our sizzling fajitas are grilled with bell peppers & onions and are served with rice, refried beans, Mexican salad and three flour tortillas

Chicken, Steak, Shrimp, or Texas style

Fajitas Nachos

Tender strips of grilled chicken or steak cooked with bell peppers and onions topped on nachos and covered with a cheese sauce

Chicken or Steak

Lunches

Served Monday-Saturday from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm

Lunch 1

Chile Relleno, Crispy Taco, Refried Beans and Guacamole Salad

Lunch 2

Burrito, Rice and Refried Beans

Lunch 3

Two Crispy Tacos and a Cheese Quesadilla (Add $1.00 for chicken or beef)

Lunch 4

Cheese quesadilla, Rice and Refried Beans (Add $1.00 for chicken or beef)

Lunch 5

Shredded beef Chimichanga topped with cheese sauce and tomato and onion salsa and a guacamole salad

Lunch 6

Shredded beef Chimichanga topped with cheese sauce and tomato and onion salsa. Served with rice, refried beans and Mexican salad.

Lunch 7

Burrito topped with melted shredded cheese and tomato and onion salsa, fresh lettuce, tomato and sour cream

Lunch 8

Crispy Taco, Rice and Refried Beans

Lunch 9

Enchilada, Rice and Refried Beans

Speedy Gonzales

Crispy taco, enchilada, choice of rice or refried beans

Huevos Rancheros

Two ranch style eggs topped with Mexican sauce. Served with rice, refried beans and three flour tortillas.

Huevos con Chorizo

Two eggs scrambled with Mexican Sausage. Served with rice, refried beans and three tortillas.

Lunch Fajitas

Lunch side portion fajitas, choice of grilled chicken or steak grilled with bell peppers and onions. Served with rice, refried bears and three flour tortillas.

Huevos a la Mexicana (Spicy)

Two scrambled eggs with jalapenos, onions and tomatoes. Served with ice, refried beans and tortillas.

Desserts

Churros

Churros with Ice cream

Flan

Mexican caramel custard

Sopapillas

Crispy flour tortilla covered with honey, butter and cinnamon sugar

Sopapilla with Ice Cream

Beverages

Soft Drinks may come with free refills

Coca Cola, Diet Coke, Fanta, Pibb Xtra, Sprite, Lemonade, Ice Tea, Coffee Glass

Orange Juice, Milk (no refills)

Horchata (no refills)

Wine

Chardonnay

Moscato

Pinot Grigio

White Merlot

White Zinfandel

Cabernet Sauvignon

Merlot

Sangria

Margaritas

House Margarita - Lime (frozen or on the rocks)

Our Classic Margarita with Gold Tequila, Triple Sec and Fresh Lime

Mango, Peach, Raspberry & Strawberry

Texas Margarita

Our Premium Margarita with Jose Cuervo Tequila, Grangala and Fresh Lime On the rocks

Jalapeño Margarita

Premium brand Silver Tequila, agave syrup, fresh lime juice and freshly diced jalapeños on the rocks

Traditional Paloma

Premium brand Silver Tequila, fresh lime juice and grape fruit soda

Long Island Iced Tea

A great combination of Vodka, Rum, Gin, Tequila, Lemon, Lime and Splash of Cola

Beer

Mexican Beer

Corona Extra, Corona Light, Negra Modelo, Modelo Especial, Pacifico, Tecate, Victoria, XX Ambar, XX Lager

Michelada

Beer of your choice on ice with fresh lime juice, tomato juice and spicy sauce

Domestic Beer

Budweiser, Bud light, Coors Light, Miller Lite and Michelob Ultra

Draft Beer (Glass, Liter, Pitcher)

Budweiser Miller Lite

Notes

First serving of chips & salsa complimentary with lunch or dinner meal. Additional charge for extra items.

18% tip may be added to parties of five or more people. El Potro reserve the right to refuse or limit service to anyone. Cooked to order. Notice: consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shelfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

Additional: Before placing your order, please inform your server if anyone in your party has a food allergy. While staff will attempt to accommodate your specific needs, there is still the risk for cross-contact during preparation and cooking of the food items. Each guest must ultimately decide whether a certain menu item will meet their dietary needs. Again, food may be cooked to order.

The Story

El Potro Mexican Restaurant expertly combines all the finest characteristics of a friendly neighborhood eatery and a fine dining establishment. Whether you're looking for perfect Mexican comfort foods like tacos, quesadillos or fajitas, or pursuing an entirely unique dish made from the finest cuts of meat, El Potro is the place for you.

Nothing compares to deliciously fresh steak, homemade salsas, authentic mexican cheeses, and real vegetarian beans. Whatsmore, meals are prepared only when you order and with only the ingredients you choose. So when authentic, quality recipes are combined with individual customer preferences, excellent food is the result.

The team at El Potro understand the importance of affordability but never cut corners nor make any compromises when it comes to the freshness and quality of ingredients. What makes great food great, after all, is wonderful produce and caring, experienced chefs. You'll find it all right here.

The restaurant prides itself on its people as well as its food. At El Potro great atmosphere in a great environment is all part of the authentic Mexican experience. The dedication to top-class service is sure to make your visit that bit more memorable.

The ethos is simple -- a dedication to quality across a range of refined dishes and your satisfaction at the heart of it all. Suitable for the whole family, friends and couples alike -- come in and enjoy a meal soon!

Get There -- Jacksonville (See menu for other locations)

El Potro Mexican Restaurant | 7200 Normandy Blvd #12, Jacksonville, FL 32205 | (904) 378-9822

Hours: Monday - Tuesday: 11am - 9pm / Wednesday - Saturday: 11am - 10pm

Final Words & Disclaimer

El Potro meals are made-to-order right before you, giving you the perfect combos at a price that can't be beaten. Staff are truly dedicated to quality and the passion for food shines through in every dish.

Since 1985, El Potro Restaurant has brought the taste of delicious, freshly-made Mexican food to towns and cities all across Florida & Georgia. Perfect for all ages, you'll find Mexican flavor to liven up the day of the whole family.

Please note that this website is supplied for and intended for informational purposes only. Although our team have taken great lengths to ensure the accuracy of the information within, guests should direct queries to restaurant staff to confirm details for their visit or to place an order.

Further to the above, this website aims to provide helpful resources to visitors and help them in making informed choices. However, our content is provided on an ‘as is’ basis and no representations are made regarding its accuracy, completeness or applicability.

Thank you and welcome!

Welcome To All

The Menu

The Story

Get There -- Jacksonville (See menu for other locations)

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