El Potro Mexican Bar & Grill — tacos in Lowell, MA

El Potro Mexican Bar & Grill

4.4· 1,019 Google reviews·$$·Downtown

El Potro Mexican Bar & Grill is a Lowell, MA taco spot in the Downtown area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.4★ rating across 1,019 Google reviews.

Rating
4.4
Highly rated
Reviews
1,019
Google reviews
Price
$$
Mid-range
Known for
Mexican
Casual tacos

Best for

Group dinnerSit-down meal

Why people love this place

  • •Highly rated by locals
  • •Reasonable mid-range pricing
  • •Good for casual tacos
  • •Located in Downtown, Lowell
  • •Strong Google review volume

Order like a local

  • →Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
  • →Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.
  • →It can get busy at peak hours — aim for early lunch or mid-afternoon.

Good to know

Cuisine
Mexican
Vibe
Sit-down restaurant
Neighborhood
Downtown, Lowell
Good for
Walk-ins, takeout
Bring
Cards usually accepted

Frequently asked

What kind of tacos does El Potro Mexican Bar & Grill serve?+

El Potro Mexican Bar & Grill is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.

Where is El Potro Mexican Bar & Grill located?+

El Potro Mexican Bar & Grill is at 124 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA 01852, USA, in the Downtown neighborhood of Lowell, Massachusetts.

Is El Potro Mexican Bar & Grill good?+

El Potro Mexican Bar & Grill has a 4.4★ average across 1,019 Google reviews — highly rated by Lowell taco standards.

How expensive is El Potro Mexican Bar & Grill?+

El Potro Mexican Bar & Grill sits at $$ (mid-range) — typical for a Lowell taquería.

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