Los 3 Potrillos (CLOSED)

NOTE: After a gradual decline, this establishment closed circa May 2017. An unaffiliated restaurant, Culichi Mexican Seafood Bar & Grill opened in its location in June 2017.


Located at 4512 West Market Street in Greensboro, Los 3 Potrillos offers Mexican cuisine for lunch and dinner. There is a full bar, daily discounts and specials are available, and delivery is free within 10 miles for orders $35 and over. Limited outdoor seating and private dining are also available.

The newest location of a regional family-owned chain opened in late July in the space formerly occupied by the short-lived Casa Don Lupe. Though there is no shortage of Mexican fare in the vicinity, it’s still a welcome addition if for no other reason than to see that Southwestern-styled building being put to good use. Thankfully, there are other reasons to be glad that Los 3 Potrillos has arrived, quality food and top-notch service chief among them.

Inside, 3 Potrillos is bright and uncluttered with some colorful wall art and a well-laid out bar. Our server, Sofia, did a good job of making us feel welcome, as did one of the owners, who offered both recommendations as well as coupons for our next visit. All of the staff seemed very friendly, drink refills were prompt, and we didn’t have to wait long for any of our food.

Speaking of food, the menu here is solid. You’ll find several permutations of the usual suspects (burritos, fajitas, quesadillas, etc.) as well as a few surprises (ribs, sincronizada sandwiches). It’s no Los Gordos in terms of creativity, but 3 Potrillos will likely have what you’re craving.

For our first time out, my wife and I split a starter of Mexican street corn and went with steak picado and arroz texano, respectively. The corn had a nice citrus zest, and the sauce accompanying the steak was rich and spicy. The texano (chicken, steak, and shrimp over rice – along with carnitas, one of my go-to Mexican dishes) brought no such heat, but the meats were tender and well-seasoned just as same. Aside from the strictly average chips and salsa, the food was a win.

Pricing proved to be fair. Our street corn was $3/ear (or two for $5), and our entrees were $10.75 and $11.75 respectively. Portion sizes were respectable, and the meat/vegetable/rice proportion seemed about right. My wife’s $4.95 margarita did not skimp on the alcohol, either.

Usually, it takes new restaurants some time to find their rhythm, but Los 3 Potrillos already seems to be firing on all cylinders. Here’s hoping it can stay strong and stay around.

8.25/10