Tacos El Potro

Mexican restaurant · Lexington

Tacos El Potro

Mexican restaurant · Lexington

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2300 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY 40503

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Authentic tacos, fresh tortillas, steak tortas, and massive churros  

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2300 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY 40503 Get directions

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$10–20 · Menu

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2300 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY 40503 Get directions

+1 859 619 5989
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$10–20 · Menu

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A dependable street‑taco stop near campus for pastor, barbacoa, and campechano, with hours that run deep into the evening. Featured in local taco‑week coverage and supported by loyal night‑owls.

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Mexican Food in Lexington (2025)
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O Banda (Coach B)

Google
Honestly some of the best tacos I've had in a long time. They make their own tortillas here and the tacos, especially los de cachete, are amazing. We spent a lot because the food is so amazing. Seriously, these tacos are great. From a Mexican's perspective, you can't go wrong with these tacos.

Jannifer Buchanan

Google
First time here and omg the first bite was delicious I had the steak torta! The fries are fresh and drinks are cold! The building is very clean and comfortable! Give it a try

gale eakins

Google
I wish I could give this place 5 stars a million times. I've eaten here when it was a food truck, eaten inside the restaurant, and doordashed multiple times, and the quality is consistent every single time. everything is so fresh and made the right way. the price is right. every new thing I try is a delight. word to the wise: you only need one churro lol, they are perfect and massive. the people working the counter are very nice. I urge everyone to support this business, it's one of the only mexican places I will go in lexington.

Jasmine Marks

Google
I ordered 2 steak tacos. It took well over 20 minutes because people kept coming in behind me. So I guess there was no other worker's besides the one that served me. When I got my tacos it looked like it was on gyro bread (should be tortilla flour or corn) and as well as the steak had more gristle than actual meat that you could swallow. I wouldn't go back unless the meat got better since I always go with steak for my protein.

Matt Baskin

Google
The last two times I have been, they double charged my card. This is $100 in extra charges.

Jashua Litvin

Google
Yummy, we went here for a quick snack!

Sally Summerfield

Google
Burrito was good. Beef cheek sandwich was inedible. Grease soaked bread and dripping. Loaded with onions when I requested no onions, big globs of more fat than meat. I tossed it.

M E Jones

Google
The tacos here used to be really good when they served out of a food truck. This place has gone downhill. The steak quality isn't what it used to be. There are so many other options in Lexington for tacos.
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Catherine T.

Yelp
The carne asada tacos here are absolutely AMAZING. Feels like Los Angeles to get tacos this good in the South. Super nice people and very clean interior. Highly recommend.
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Jesse D.

Yelp
I think they were better when they were just a food truck at the Mattress Firm parking lot. Now that they're an actual restaurant, their prices have gone up and their food has gotten worse. One of the best burritos I've ever had came from their old food truck -- it was simple, greasy, and flavorful. I had one from the restaurant yesterday and it was mediocre -- dry, bland, and trying way too hard to be fancy (there was Parmesan cheese sprinkled on the side, which fell off as soon as I picked it up). I don't think they're worth the price now. Between my burrito, my wife's nachos, and two drinks, it was $29.51. You can literally go to a sit-down restaurant for that price these days. (You order at the counter here and throw away your own trash.)

Lydia E.

Yelp
I have to pick up an order for delivery from here. I was told it would be ready in 5 minutes. Then they came back and said it would be even more time. It's have multiple deliveries and it's affecting those times. I won't pick up another order from here again.
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Olwen C.

Yelp
Finally tried this awesome food truck on Nicholasville Rd, I will definitely be back!! Got the torta with pastor, it was amazing. Their salsas are very tasty and hot. Glad to have more Mexican street food options in the area. Definitely check this one out!
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Kaira T.

Yelp
Best authentic tacos on this side of Lex. So good I forgot to take a picture!! They also have some pretty delicious looking postres (helado), so I will be back to try those as well!
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Jen W.

Yelp
Hello delicious food truck!!! I stopped by for the first time for some late night food on a Friday evening and shamelessly returned the following Saturday and Sunday nights. I can vouch for the steak burrito, quesadilla, and tacos...I ordered all with steak and can say that all were delicious! Additionally, I noticed that there seemed to be a pretty regular flow of DoorDash orders streaming from the truck and a strong Latino customer base, which is a good sign of legitimate Mexican food.
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Looking Out For The City ..

Yelp
I had an experience with this taco truck and everything tasted very authentic. I have had these same items from other food trucks, so I cannot give it a 5 star. I need something different, I need a different entree that I have not had before. Also, did anyone notice that the name is Tacos El Potro? It translates to Horse (more specifically, Colt) Tacos. I assume that they do not serve horse meat in any of their tacos, but I found it pretty funny. Or maybe I am thinking of Taco Del Porto? Tacos from horses. Idk.

Bruno H.

Yelp
These are the best tacos in Lexington! If you haven't tried them yet, give El Potro a chance!

Amelia V.

Yelp
Best taco truck in lex, and I love that they're one of the only places open when I get off work at midnight. I have even doordashed my order before and everything came out right. The torta is the best I've ever had, and the bread they use tastes homemade (I don't know if it is, but it's delicious). I don't know what they do to their chicken, but it's so flavorful and delicious. Definitely stop in that mattress store parking lot and get you the best tortas and tacos in town!!!!