EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT #18 – Mexican
Numbered store 18 in the family-run El Potro chain sits on 3rd Street North in Jacksonville Beach, a short walk off the sand, running the group's Mexican menu that traces to 1985. Nachos, tacos, enchiladas, fajitas, quesadillas and burritos fill the card, with a homemade hot sauce the kitchen is known for and clearly marked vegetarian options. Complimentary chips and salsa start every visit, and portions draw the same praise the chain earns elsewhere. A sister location operates nearby in St. Augustine under the same ownership. Open seven days, later on Fridays and Saturdays than the rest of the week.
1553 3rd Street North, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 904.241.6910 https://elpotromx.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT #18
Dairy-Free at EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT #18
EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT #18 in Jacksonville Beach has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fajitas El Potro. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT #18
EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT #18 in Jacksonville Beach has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Refried Beans and Fajitas El Potro. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT #18
EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT #18 in Jacksonville Beach has 11 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mexican Rice, Refried Beans and Flan. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT #18
EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT #18 in Jacksonville Beach has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Caldo De Camaron. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT #18
EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT #18 in Jacksonville Beach has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Mexican Bottle Coke. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT #18
EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT #18 in Jacksonville Beach has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Mexican Bottle Coke. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT #18
EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT #18 in Jacksonville Beach has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bean Dip, Mexican Bottle Coke and Chips and House Salsa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT #18
EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT #18 in Jacksonville Beach has 6 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Flan, Sopapilla and Bean Dip. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT #18
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Taco Salad | 0 g | 76.6 g |
| Burrito Grande | 13.4 g | 68.7 g |
| Fajita Nachos | 104.6 g | 43 g |
| Shrimp Nachos | 51.4 g | 38 g |
| Caldo De Camaron | 0.2 g | 24 g |
| Guacamole Dip | 63.9 g | 11.7 g |
| Nachos Supremos | 27.8 g | 11.4 g |
| Chips and House Salsa | 34.9 g | 10 g |
| Refried Beans | 7 g | 5.5 g |
| Sopapilla | 66.5 g | 5.3 g |
| Bean Dip | 6 g | 4.4 g |
| Mexican Rice | 7.4 g | 3.7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Appetizers
- Chips and House Salsa - $3.29: First serving complimentary with dine-in orders Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
- Guacamole Dip - $5.99: Fresh, made with our own recipe
- Queso Fundido with Chorizo - $12.29: Melted cheese with Mexican sausage and 3 flour tortillas
- Queso Con Jalapeño - $6.29: Cheese dip with jalapeños Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Bean Dip - $8.29: Prepared fresh daily Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Ceviche - $15.39: Specially marinated shrimp Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline
- El Torito Locos - $13.99: 6 rolled crispy mini flautas, served with queso, guacamole, sour cream
Nachos
- Nachos Supremos - $13.99: Choice of beef or chicken, with beans, lettuce, ranchero sauce, sour cream and guacamole Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
- Shrimp Nachos - $16.49: 12 grilled shrimp drenched in queso
- Fajita Nachos - $17.59: Steak or grilled chicken cooked with bell peppers, ranchero sauce and onions, drenched in queso Dietary tags: High-Fiber
Salads
- San Jose Chicken Salad - $15.39: Bed of lettuce topped with grilled chicken, guacamole, sour cream, cheese and ranchero sauce
- Acapulco Shrimp Salad - $17.19: Bed of lettuce topped with grilled shrimp, guacamole, sour cream, cheese and ranchero sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Taco Salad - $9.99: Crispy shell stuffed with beans, cheese, lettuce, ranchero sauce, sour cream and guacamole
Main Courses
- El Potro Especial - $19.29: One chalupa, one tamale, one chile relleno, one taco, one enchilada, rice and beans
- King Quesadilla - $18.69: 12 inch tortilla stuffed with grilled steak or chicken, onions, tomatoes, peppers, and cheese
- Carne Asada - $18.99: Thin sliced sirloin steak grilled with onions, served with rice, beans, lime, jalapeño, and salad
- Burrito Grande - $18.69: 12 inch flour tortilla stuffed with grilled steak or chicken, peppers, onions, topped with cheese sauce
- Fajitas El Potro - $26.99: Shrimp, steak, chicken, chorizo and carnitas cooked with peppers and onions Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Caldo De Camaron - $18.69: Shrimp soup served with onion, cilantro, rice, lime and corn tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caldo de Tortilla - $7.99: Tortilla soup with crispy strips, chicken stock, Mexican cheese and chipotle Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Mexican Rice - $3.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Refried Beans - $3.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Sopapilla - $5.99: Crispy flour tortilla covered with honey and cinnamon sugar, served with vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Flan - $6.99: Mexican caramel custard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Beverages
- Soft Drinks - $2.99: Coca Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Mr. Pibb, Pink Lemonade, Ice Tea
- Mexican Bottle Coke - $3.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Horchata - $3.25: Mexican fountain drink
Frequently Asked Questions about EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT #18
- Is EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT #18 dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT #18 has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fajitas El Potro.
- What can I eat at EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT #18 on a dairy-free diet?
- Fajitas El Potro carry the dairy-free tag, out of 1 tagged dish on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT #18 have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Bean Dip and Mexican Bottle Coke.
- Is EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT #18 gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT #18?
- Taco Salad, at roughly 76.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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