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Potros Garcia

Restaurant Mexican restaurant

👍👍 Ottumwa has several Mexican restaurants, all of which are different and unique in their own way. Potros Garcia is almost a hidden gem - it seems not many people know about it, and so it never crowded. I've tried nearly everything on their menu and have enjoyed all of it. If you haven't already trie... People often mention service, great, Mexican,


Address

2804 N Ct St, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Contact

(641) 682-1169

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (409 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 11 AM to 8 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 11 AM to 8 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 8 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 8 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (9) great (8) Mexican (6)
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  • 5/5 Michael S. 5 years ago on Google
    Ottumwa has several Mexican restaurants, all of which are different and unique in their own way. Potros Garcia is almost a hidden gem - it seems not many people know about it, and so it never crowded. I've tried nearly everything on their menu and have enjoyed all of it. If you haven't already tried them, or been there recently, make plans to give them a chance. I think they'll win you over!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 K F. 6 years ago on Google
    Food was great! Desert was superb! Service was the best I have ever had!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Garrett R. 1 year ago on Google
    If you are looking for authentic Mexican cuisine, with amazing flavor then you GOTTA go to Potros Garcia! They have great food, my favorite is the Arros Con Polo! Simply amazing and no one else makes it like they do! The only thing you'll be more amazed with is the spacious inside of what looks like a small building! They're great for lunch or dinner. They're also quick, so if you're in a hurry, don't worry, you can get your food and get on your way quickly. They also have a wide array of drink options! Do yourself a favor and stop in and your taste buds will thank you!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brenda S. 1 year ago on Google
    Love it! My son's 21st birthday was a great pleasure going there!

  • 4/5 Jamey L. 8 months ago on Google
    Everything was great except for our food coming out in 'shifts'.

  • 5/5 Dan H. 8 months ago on Google
    Good food, great prices and value.

  • 5/5 Joyce B. 7 months ago on Google
    The best Mexican food in the region. I love their Pollo Mole, and lots of other dishes.

  • 1/5 Christina M. 8 months ago on Google
    Absolutely not. Just no. If you want to uncomfortable and trapped in this restaurant because men cannot take a no for an answer. No women should be in fear of being trapped or in danger when going out to eat. The waiter and the manager of the restaurant are absolutely horrendous for making a women trying to enjoy her meal alone feel uncomfortable.

  • 1/5 Tina C. 8 months ago on Google
    The food was good but now I’m telling every woman I know to stay away from here… me and my boyfriend sat near a woman eating by herself. It was slow in the restaurant and one of the employees sat down across from her and started hitting on her. He kept returning to her table and talking to her. Our waiter even sat down and did the same. It got so bad I asked if she was ok and if she felt comfortable. Then the worst happened our waiter went back over to her and sat in the booth side she was in. She politely said she wanted to leave and expressed how this was not ok. He refused to move and continued to block her in. I finally had my boyfriend stand up and our waiter rushed out of the booth to let her leave. A horrid situation for that woman. Absolutely disgusting service. Any and all woman should beware of this place. If I could rate 0 stars I would.

  • 2/5 Amy H. 1 year ago on Google
    My husband likes it but I dont...they are rude and if you want to have something done your way,...well just forget it. Expensive

  • 5/5 Valentino B. 11 months ago on Google
    The food was Awesome and service was enjoyable and Atmosphere also🙂🙂🙂

  • 5/5 Derek S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food, Wonderful service. Some of the best chips and salsa I have had in years.

  • 5/5 Harold L. 1 year ago on Google
    Wow this was my first time eating here . The food was great more then I could eat and the service was great to . I'll be back

  • 5/5 Rebecca N. 10 months ago on Google
    My favorite Mexican food in this area! We drive from Albia just to enjoy the delicious food and horchata!!

  • 5/5 Piper B. 1 year ago on Google
    This is easily the best Mexican restaurant in Ottumwa, if not the best I’ve ever been to. In the dozens of times I’ve come here over the years, not once has a single aspect of the experience been disappointing. The food is delicious, the portions are huge, the prices are affordable, the restaurant is clean and the staff are amazing— they work super hard and all deserve a raise! I highly recommend Potros to anybody who wants a fantastic meal at a reasonable price.

  • 5/5 Markie M. 1 year ago on Google
    Will definitely be going back 😀 Super happy with the experience.

  • 5/5 Bill B. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food! Fast service.

  • 4/5 Bill M. 1 year ago on Google
    Good food. Service was very good. Sang happy birthday to my granddaughters

  • 4/5 Mike S. 1 year ago on Google
    Good food and service. We'll go back next time we're in Ottumwa.

  • 5/5 Joan W. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful food you get big portions Very nice and helpful , I drop my left overs the gentleman that help was very friendly .

  • 2/5 Nancy C. 2 years ago on Google
    Ate there last night. Excellent chile verde. I'm a truck driver ordered to go today imagine my disappointment when I got chile rellenos instead of chile verde. Get your orders right.

  • 5/5 brenda m. 2 years ago on Google
    The food was wonderful and our waiter checked on us many times to refill drinks and check to see if we needed anything else.

  • 5/5 Janet S. 2 years ago on Google
    Wonderful wait staff, food was delicious and large portions. This has become my new favorite Mexican place to go!

  • 5/5 Monica F. 1 year ago on Google
    Very delicious food. Always fast and friendly service.

  • 5/5 Lou Ann S. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent food and fast service. Staff was friendly and attentive.

  • 4/5 Rowell L. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was excellent! The place was clean and price reasonable. If I pass through again,I will eat here.

  • 5/5 Natasha B. 2 years ago on Google
    I had the seafood fajitas and was pleasantly surprised, the closest to coast fajitas that I have ate in the Midwest. My husband loved his hard shell tacos, and he is not easy to please. Staff was definitely there to provide customer service🥰😚🥰 THANKS FOR THE GREAT EXPERIENCE!!!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery

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