FILL UP TOP-NOTCH MEXICAN FOOD
Enjoying a nice meal with your family doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag. If you’re searching for a local restaurant that serves fresh and flavorful Mexican food, look no further than El Potro Mexican Restaurant. We’re a family-owned restaurant in Brainerd, MN serving all your Mexican food favorites every day of the week.
Thirsty for a margarita? Be sure to check out our drink specials. Stop by our Mexican restaurant for lunch or dinner today.
Colorful, casual restaurant serving hearty Mexican, Tex-Mex & American dishes, plus margaritas. Based on 606 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
320 S 7th St, Brainerd, MN 56401
Phone: (218) 454-7762
Website:
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Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–9 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday |
11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday |
11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday |
11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday |
11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday |
11 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday |
11 AM–9 PM |
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Reviews
Chris Wright
Chips were thick and needed salt, Salsa needed more onion and Cilantro. Chimichanga’s were tiny, at first I thought they were appitizers. I should have oredered a burrito. Wait staff were friendly and attentive. Entry door had a different name on it making it hard to find. Resturant needs new flooring and cosmetic improvements. I know this seems harsh but I try to give an honest opinion. Chimi’s had good flavor just small, guac was very fresh and tasted great.
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Kiley Armitage
We loved that the salsa had some spice. The meat was sliced thinly in the fajitas and was really tender. The carnitas were trimmed really well. We’ll be back!
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Anayatzy Ortiz
Fantastic food, great ambience, definitely recommend. Guaranteed great time and delicious food. Drinks are really nice and the staff is super attentive and nice. Birria tacos were my favorite. Margaritas are yummy as well. Will go back again time after time.
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Tiffany Hill
Waiter was nice but seemed uninterested in us other than getting us the food and moving on to the next mundane task. Couldn’t multitask ie: filling water and talking to customers simultaneously.
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Gina Montague
We will go back! Friendly staff, great food with generous portions. The chicken fajitas were really good. They said they opened in April 2018. It is located downtown Brainerd. They have plenty of space to accommodate large groups.
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Melanie Aziz
I loved the variety of their menu, many different options and each dish was Full of flavor. Short staffed, but so is everywhere else… We had an excellent waitress, the kitchen staff was on point with pushing orders out! Overall, its a great place to try!
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Melanie “aWebWizard” Llewellyn
Absolutely the BEST authentic Mexican food we have had EVER. The atmosphere felt just like we stepped off the ship in Mexico and dining on vacation.
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Derek Claeys
The owners are very welcoming, the wait staff is attentive and the food is delicious! The “fajitas for one” portions are HUGE — more than enough food for two people with the biggest appetites to finish…split it and just ask for extra tortillas. See attached photos
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M. J. Garcia
Great tasting, authentic Mexican food! I love the shrimp fajitas, and my wife loves the beef fajitas. The ceviche chalupas are mighty tasty and are hard to beat; I will order these again and again. The rice and beans are the best in town. What makes this restaurant even better are the very reasonable prices. If you like Mexican food, this restaurant will become one of your favorites. It’s now one of mine!
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joe bates
Went to this unique and welcoming restaurant for lunch for the first time. The staff took time to ask what I would like and tailored a meal to fit my vegetarian preference. I have to say this is one of the best experiences I have had in a restaurant in the Lakes Area! Food was full of flavor, served hot and large servings.
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