fran Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 A group of 10 of us would like to try this restaurant for lunch later on this week. Is Los Potrillos able to accommodate our group so we can sit together? Should we call to make a resesrvation first and, if so, does anyone have the phone number for the restaurant? Thank, Happy Canuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canmex87 Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 A group of 10 of us would like to try this restaurant for lunch later on this week. Is Los Potrillos able to accommodate our group so we can sit together? Should we call to make a resesrvation first and, if so, does anyone have the phone number for the restaurant? Thank, Happy Canuck They can easily accommodate you and you will not require a reservation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest knownothing Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 Hey Happy, Have heard wonderful things about this place. Do you have any idea if they are offering Turkey dinner on the 25th? I am guessing that they are not, but would love to know. Have a group of ten looking for someplace new and different to go. If you can check this out, I would be eternally grateful to you for at least 24 hours. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddogpir3 Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 I'm not familiar with the place- - -where is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bournemouth Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 I'm not familiar with the place- - -where is it? In Ixtlahuacan - if you do a search for Los 5 Potrillos, directions for finding it should come up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobyjug Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 Greasy and inexpensive grub, but some people rave about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tingting Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 Like any dish, some things have more oil than others, but the food is good, NOT greasy and very reasonably priced. Is it gourmet? No, but I'll take 5 Potrillos over the greasy spoon Turtle any day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyLee Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 Someone needs to explain to me what “gourmet” food is. I dearly love the food at 5 ponies and from what I’ve ordered no one would say it’s greasy, there is just no grease unless it’s disguised in the refried beans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVGRINGO Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 It is large and has several long tables. However, it is inside and you won't be able to smoke. I doubt they will offer Turkey; it is a Mexican restaurant.....a rare thing at Lakeside. The food is very good and Pancho is a great host. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Had read all the raves about this place and finally had a chance to try it after dropping someone off at the airport today. The Chile Verde was excellent. The Chile Colorado was just.....eh. Good Guac, but that's not difficult to find. Or make. Nice place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnMama Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 5 Potrillos is, as RV said, real tipica Mexican food. They have a lovely Sopa Azteca, and several interesting fish dishes. We went last night, and I had a sort of chicken fajita thingy that was so big it is going to make one dinner and two lunches. With fresh home-made tortillas! It cost a whopping 80 pesos. Well worth a short drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest knownothing Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 Six of us went this afternoon. We were unanimous. We all thought the food was exceptional, not just good. And we all had different menu items and tasted each others. We loved everything. Portions are huge by lakeside standards and we cannot figure out how they stay in business with such low prices. The arrachera was absolutely melt in your mouth. The best I have had down here in four years and I am an arrachera lover, even if I misspelled it. I love Viva Mexico in SJC and I love Augustin, the owner, an incredible and good man. Prices are great, food is delicious, portions are small. If you like Viva Mexico in SJC, you will fall in love with Lost Cinco Potrillos. And the drive is about the same from Ajijic. Ten minutes mas o menos. The music at Los Potrillos has moved from Sunday to Saturday, which was why we went today, Saturday. The owner offered to sing for us, gave it a shot and we gave him ten centavos to stop. We all laughed. If you love real Mexican food, in a real Mexican restaurant, in a real Mexican village, with real Mexicans as customers, do not miss it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 One of our top favorites, glad you enjoyed yourselves! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Ordoquy Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 5 Potrillos is, as RV said, real tipica Mexican food. They have a lovely Sopa Azteca, and several interesting fish dishes. We went last night, and I had a sort of chicken fajita thingy that was so big it is going to make one dinner and two lunches. With fresh home-made tortillas! It cost a whopping 80 pesos. Well worth a short drive. I was with Peruvian friends who fell in love with the Mexican sopa Azteca and had to try it everywhere we went. We tasted a lot of different styles all over the place but we found their sopa Azteca very bland. It was a delicate vegetable soup but nothing to do with the various sopa Aztecas we have had. The rest of the meal was ok nothing to brag about nothing to complain about. I would not go out of my way to go back for the food. The surroundings are pleasant and the waiters very friendly, the prices are reasonable so if you go for the atmosphere or the price it is ok for the food, I would rather go other places. The fair was a lot of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyLee Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 It’s one of our favorites. Haven’t had the soup but their enchilada of the towns name is great. The really good part is the rice & beans, surprised me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVGRINGO Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 If you want a hearty breakfast, try the 'burrito de huevos y chorrizo'. You may skip lunch, or just have it for lunch too. Really good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texmextwo Posted June 10, 2018 Report Share Posted June 10, 2018 For large groups, calling in advance might be helpful as one waitress usually handles lunch... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred C. Dobbs Posted June 11, 2018 Report Share Posted June 11, 2018 26 minutes ago, texmextwo said: For large groups, calling in advance might be helpful as one waitress usually handles lunch... Uh, this thread is 10 years old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camillenparadise Posted June 11, 2018 Report Share Posted June 11, 2018 Yes, and Pancho is no longer with us, but his family is making a go of it. All my restaurant experience says they would MUCH appreciate a reservation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Posted June 11, 2018 Report Share Posted June 11, 2018 The restaurant is barely functional at this point. Adjust your expectations. Why was this ancient thread resuscitated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted June 11, 2018 Report Share Posted June 11, 2018 This place used to be a must stop for us on the way back from the airport with visitors in tow. We'd have a great meal and then take them around to see the murals in the church and on the plaza. Really sad to see it go south after Pancho's very unfortunate demise. Anyone been there lately? Yes, this is a very old thread but maybe a good way to get an update on what used to be a big favorite around here. Readers take note. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVGRINGO Posted June 11, 2018 Report Share Posted June 11, 2018 We always enjoyed stopping for a meal there. We hope that the family can succeed and suggest that some of you get together, make a reservation and help them to continue. Good memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Posted June 11, 2018 Report Share Posted June 11, 2018 One of the problems is they just don't have much food. So item after item on the menu as you go down it.. unavailable, including drinks. They don't seem to be able to pay suppliers. It doesn't get the crowds on the weekends like it did years ago, so there just isn't much left. My friends in Ixtlahuacán who were determined to support the family as long as possible finally had to move on to other restaurants in the town. Mainly lack of food and uncaring service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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