El Potro Mexican Cafe

About

Mexican, Bars, Breakfast & Brunch

Price Range : $11-30 ($$)

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    Yelp rating
    3.5 stars

Location

Adress: 3333 S Iowa St, Lawrence, KS 66046

Phone: (785) 331-2500

Business info

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    Health Score
    83 out of 100
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    Takes Reservations
    No
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    Delivery
    No
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    Take-out
    Yes
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    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
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    Good For
    Lunch, Dinner
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    Parking
    Street, Private Lot
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    Bike Parking
    Yes
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    Good for Kids
    Yes
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    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Ambience
    Casual
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    Noise Level
    Average
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    Alcohol
    Full Bar
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    Outdoor Seating
    No
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    No
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    Has TV
    Yes
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    Waiter Service
    Yes
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    Caters
    No

Reviews

  • Ila R.

    star star star star star 31 July 2026

    One of my favorite places to go for lunch or dinner.  Staff personnel are awesome, warm chips and dip served immediately (try the espinacha dip - it is wonderful! food always good if not fantastic!  Gold Margaritas top off the meal!  If you are in Lawrence - give them a try!

  • Tom K.

    star star_border star_border star_border star_border 27 July 2026

    Worst service. Sat at the bar took 10 minutes to get waited on. Food was tasteless. Strawberry margarita was terrible

  • Morgan B.

    star star star star star_border 21 July 2026

    We went to El Potro last Saturday. We anticipated it being busy due to the game. We called ahead and put our name in. When we got to the restaurant, we only had to wait a couple of minutes to be seated. I was really glad we did call beforehand, otherwise it would have been a 20 minute wait. We love this place because they give you a free bowl of queso along with the chips and salsa! I have always had great service here! They are incredibly friendly and efficient! We both ordered the shredded beef burritos and had queso added on top, along with margaritas. This place is fairly priced. I highly recommend!

  • Emily C.

    star star star_border star_border star_border 18 July 2026

    The food is just meh, not horrible but not really any taste either. The service is hit and miss with this last time being the worst, the waitress dropped and salsa on the table like we were an inconvenience. Not drop like oops, dropped like I hate my life and and I hate this job, here you go. Won't be going back.

  • Rao C.

    star star star star_border star_border 13 July 2026

    I visited El potro mexican cafe at 3333, s iowa st, in lawrence, ks between 12-1 pm on 9/9/19. Plenty of parking spaces at the side of this brick building with multi color restaurant lettering. Once inside, immediately greeted and taken to a booth. Tables and floor appear clean. The place is huge with seating for a large crowd. Several paintings and Tvs on the walls. The restroom is large one and is clean. The place is doing good business with large lunch crowd.

    Order of okra enchilada (with chicken and okra inside) was taken immediately. Basket of thin chips with regular and very hot sauces (after special request) was brought immediately and main order was on the table in less than 5 minutes. Ice water glass.

    Okra enchilada dish is good,  while okras themselves are rare combination and did not add to the taste. The customer service is good. The bill came to $8.75 inc tax. I think price is right on the mark. I would give this establishment an overall rating of 3*.

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