Los Dos Potrillos Restaurant

3.5 (82 reviews )
$$
Mexican restaurant
Drive-through
Takeout
Dine-in
Breakfast
+(14)

About Los Dos Potrillos Restaurant

Los Dos Potrillos Restaurant in Salinas, CA is a vibrant Mexican-Seafood spot that caters to a variety of tastes and preferences. With a plethora of vegetarian options and a casual, family-friendly ambiance, this restaurant is perfect for a delicious lunch or a fun evening with friends. The menu features flavorful dishes that will tantalize your taste buds, and the outdoor seating adds to the charm of the dining experience. Whether you're in the mood for seafood or traditional Mexican cuisine, Los Dos Potrillos Restaurant has something for everyone. A must-visit destination for foodies looking for a taste of authentic flavors in a lively setting.

Reviews (82) 3.5

  • Hector D.
    Nov 27,2024

    Can to eat here for Taco Tuesday ($1.50 tacos). I ordered 1 taco of each - shrimp, pastor, carnitas, chorizo, and asada. The meats were well seasoned and delicious. Our server, Tatiana, was so friendly and laughed at all our jokes. The restaurant was playing reggaeton music which created an atmosphere of relaxation. If you have an opportunity, visit this place.

  • Michelle V.
    Jul 28,2024

    DRIVE THRU!!! EXCELLENT! An authentic Mexican food restaurant that I visit often. Always good food. Menudo con Pata and three house made thick corn tortillas! Excellent flavor. All I added were fresh cut onions. When you order this way there is no hominy in it so keep that in mind. $16.66 for my order to go.

  • Hideo M.
    Jul 2,2024

    Came here with my girlfriend on Cinco de Mayo for lunch. It's a new restaurant in Watsonville, and I pass by this place all the time. Im really glad we gave it a try. The restaurant is spacious and was really busy, but the servers were attentive and checked on us often. I had one of their fried fish plates, and it was so delicious! I had it with the Chipotle sauce, which was quite spicy.. I really liked it. It was nice to wash it down with their decked out michelada! The fish came whole, and it was crispy and flakey. I really enjoyed it very much! I'm definitely coming back again!

  • Abel M.
    May 25,2024

    Recently came here to eat with my family. The food was very good. I had an order of tacos gobernador, they were very tasty similar to those of miches and ceviches which are my favorites. The Ambiance is very fitting to the style a food the serve. The have some very imposing solid wood tables and chairs that you would see in Mexico. Decor is very appropriate the only knock I would give them is that the waiting staff have the music up way to loud and them being fairly young play their choice of music which is not fitting to this style of restaurant. They had quite a bit of the modern Mexican music narco regional cross over with some peso pluma etc. A more mariachi style would fit them more and at a lower volume. The service was fast and attentive and I liked the food. I would recommend it's nice to see this area of Watsonville come back to life after so many years of it being vacant.

  • Diana G.
    May 14,2024

    I love this place during weekdays! Taco Tuesdays are delicious! But stay away on weekends due to loud music and the wait is incredibly long. The food is delicious! I love the molcajete, aguachiles, tacos gobernadores, the mojarra frita, and much more. Service is great! Staff is also nice and amicable. The restroom could be a little cleaner. Just needs some nice smelling plug in. Visit this place when on Alisal Street!

  • Michele B.
    May 4,2024

    This place is around the corner from my shop and the boys have been telling me that the burritos are delicious so I decided to pick some up for me and my love one day for lunch. He got the Asada burrito. I had a chicken burrito both super. We also got a plain cheese quesadilla The food is bomb very traditional. It feels like you're going to someone's house and they're hooking you up with a nice little plate to go home. The girls were very nice and the food came out quickly. There was plenty of parking, cute place to sit outside and eat if you feel like it, they also have a drive-through! Yes, you heard that right they have a drive-through! We will definitely be going back and when we do, I'll take some pictures. Just wanted to fill everybody in on this traditional little gem here in Salinas . I would say, if you are not fluent in Spanish, be prepared to look at the numbers and point I placed my order completely in Spanish, That is no problem to me, especially in a traditionally delicious place like this one

  • Garcia L.
    Mar 11,2024

    Very authentic Mexican food ! With specialty of Mariscos and Michelada's! They even have live music !! The service is great ur welcome with a smile and the waitress are very attentive speak English and Spanish !! Even have home made tortillas for ur tacos as a choice !! Highly recommend this place if u want authentic Mexican food !! The only reason not raiting full review because they close early on Sundays but other then that !! Great place to eat

  • Alice G.
    Dec 12,2023

    I really enjoyed this restaurant. I liked the food. The ambiance is nice with traditional heavy carved Mexican tables and chairs, and festive banners. It's spotlessly clean. The wait staff was competent and friendly. We shared all of the dishes we ordered! First, the chips and salsa were great. House made, thick, crunchy chips with a wonderful fresh, dark, chunky salsa that had a bit of heat. The star of the meal were the shrimp empanadas! Oh, my little pony! These were deep fried and filled with a saucy thin crema and chunks of fresh snappy shrimps. The crisp pastry, the creamy sauce and the snappy shrimp along with the super hot salsa verde make these a taste sensation! You have to eat these! On the ceviche front, we ordered the mango plate with shrimp and fake crab, the mixta tostada with all sorts of seafood, and the fish tostada. The mango plate was really well balanced with sweetness from the mango, orange, and shrimp versus the lemon/lime juice. The mixed ceviche was very tasty but just a touch too acidic with over "cooked" seafood that was a bit chewy. I liked the fish tostada as it wasn't so lemony and the fish was tender. We also ordered the Chile Verde plate special. The sauce was so fresh tasting. The pork was nice and lean, but a bit dry. Still, it was delicious. The refritos and arroz were treated with importance and also had very nice flavor. I'm looking forward to many return trips!

  • Stephanie C.
    Jun 24,2023

    I don't remember this place being this good. The service was great, the staff was friendly. We tried the tostadas de ceviche and I added pulpo (octopus). The fajita was really good and fresh. The empanadas were so full of flavor and the tacos are made with homemade tortillas. Everything was fresh and tasty. Will definitely be back.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are some popular dishes at Los Dos Potrillos Restaurant?

    Guests rave about the tacos, burritos, and ceviche, especially the shrimp empanadas and the fried fish plates!

  • Can I make a reservation, or is it walk-in only?

    Yes, you can make reservations, but they also accommodate walk-ins.

  • What dining options are available at Los Dos Potrillos?

    You can enjoy dine-in, takeout, or use the drive-through for quick service.

  • When is the best time to visit Los Dos Potrillos?

    Weekdays are generally quieter, while Taco Tuesdays are quite popular, but weekends can be busy with louder music.

  • What amenities does the restaurant offer?

    Los Dos Potrillos has free parking, wheelchair accessibility, and accepts credit, debit, and mobile payments, making it convenient for groups and families!

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