EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT – Mexican
The Orlando outpost of the family-run El Potro chain sits on South Kirkman Road near the Universal corridor, one of the group's most reviewed branches. It runs the same 1985-rooted menu as its sister stores: tacos, fajitas, quesadillas, burritos and enchiladas, plus steak and shrimp plates and flan for dessert. A free basket of chips and a well-liked house salsa start the meal, and reviewers keep pointing to the portion sizes, salads loaded with shrimp among them. Two-for-one happy-hour margarita specials run several nights a week. Service is quick even at peak dinner hours, when the dining room fills fast.
4666 South Kirkman RoadOrlando, FL 32811 407-781-0395 https://orlandoelpotro.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Dairy-Free at EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT in Orlando has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bean Dip, Fajitas Texanas and Guacamole Dip. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT in Orlando has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fajitas Texanas and Guacamole Dip. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT in Orlando has 8 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Queso with Jalapeno, Acapulco Shrimp Salad and Xango with Ice Cream. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT in Orlando has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fajitas Texanas and Shrimp a la Diabla. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT in Orlando has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fajitas Texanas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT in Orlando has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bean Dip, Guacamole Dip and Mexican Beer. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT in Orlando has 7 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Queso with Jalapeno, Xango with Ice Cream and Bean Dip. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT in Orlando has 3 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bean Dip, Guacamole Dip and Shrimp a la Diabla. 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
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Fajitas Texanas | 16.2 g | 40.5 g |
| Pollo Loco | 11.8 g | 26.5 g |
| Shrimp a la Diabla | 6.5 g | 14.4 g |
| Guacamole Dip | 63.9 g | 11.7 g |
| Pizza Birria | 14.9 g | 5.9 g |
| Bean Dip | 6 g | 4.4 g |
| Fried Ice Cream | 6.7 g | 1.4 g |
| Horchata | 8.6 g | 0.4 g |
| Soft Drinks | 9.6 g | 0 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Appetizers
- Queso Fundido with Chorizo - $10.99: Cheese dip with Mexican sausages served with three flour tortillas. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso with Jalapeno - $5.99: Cheese dip with Jalapeno. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso with Meat - $6.99: Cheese dip with ground beef. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole Dip - $5.99: Fresh avocado with our recipe. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bean Dip - $5.99: Prepared fresh every day. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Wings (10) - $12.99: 10 pieces of hot wings. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pizza Birria - $16.99: Mexican Pizza with savory birria meat, topped with cilantro, onions, lettuce, tomato, and Mexican white cheese. Served with special dipping sauce. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- El Potro Sampler - $15.99: One chicken chimichanga, 2 chicken flautas, 2 jalapeno poppers, 1 chicken quesadilla, 1 street taco, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream. Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- San Jose Chicken Salad - $11.99: Bed of lettuce topped with grilled chicken, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, and tomatoes. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Acapulco Shrimp Salad - $13.99: Bed of lettuce topped with grilled shrimp, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, and tomatoes. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Salad Beef or Chicken - $10.99: Crispy shell stuffed with choice of beef or chicken, refried beans, cheese, lettuce, sour cream, and guacamole. Available at: dinner, lunch
- El Potro Bowl - $12.99: Grilled steak or chicken with black beans, rice, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, sour cream, and avocado. Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Carne Asada - $16.99: Steak sliced thin and grilled in its own juices. Served with rice, refried beans, and three tortillas. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Loco - $14.99: Marinated chicken breast grilled and served with rice, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cheese, guacamole, and flour tortillas. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp a la Diabla - $16.99: Shrimp cooked with special chipotle sauce. Served with rice, Mexican salad, and three flour tortillas. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fajitas Texanas - $18.99: Shrimp, steak, and chicken served sizzling. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Mexican Flan - $4.99: Mexican caramel custard. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Fried Ice Cream - $6.99: Vanilla ice cream with a crispy coating, topped with honey, strawberry, cinnamon sugar, and whipped cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Xango with Ice Cream - $7.99: Cheesecake rolled in a flaky pastry tortilla. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Soft Drinks - $2.99: Coca Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ice Tea, Coffee
- Horchata - $3.5: Traditional Mexican rice milk drink.
- Mexican Beer - $4.5: Corona, Dos Equis, Modelo, etc. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Frequently Asked Questions about EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
- Is EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bean Dip, Fajitas Texanas and Guacamole Dip.
- What can I eat at EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT on a dairy-free diet?
- Bean Dip, Fajitas Texanas and Guacamole Dip carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Bean Dip and Guacamole Dip.
- Is EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT 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?
- Fajitas Texanas, at roughly 40.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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