Mexican food from the range to you in Columbus, OH, at El Vaquero! The freshest meats paired with unique spices and a bouquet of colorful vegetables make each dish a truly authentic Mexican dining experience. Our recipes celebrate the proud traditions of making real food for real people, and each meal at El Vaquero is made the way it was centuries ago on the range!
Our menu includes all of your tantalizing favorites like fajitas, enchiladas, burritos, rellenos, quesadillas, tacos, steak, and more! Our regulars also say we have the best margaritas in town. But don't take their word for it, why not come by and try them for yourself? We didn't forget about those of you with more discerning palates: we have a wide variety of vegetarian meals available too. Join us at El Vaquero today, the best Mexican restaurant in town!
Reviews for El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant
El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant received an average rating of 3.16 out of 5 stars from 19 reviews.
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Someone comes to your table right away with chips, salsa, and water. Your server soon follows. Your entrees can arrive in as little as 5 minutes, which is great as long as you don't ponder the cooking methods that allow… Read Full Editorial
My Review by Lauren Coker via Citysearch on 9/6/2012
Service here was absolutely great! Food and margarita's were amazing, also!
I will never go back by lovetodine1200 via Citysearch on 3/8/2012
Recently I went to this El Vaquero and we were "robbed" by our server.
A group of friends and I shared a few pitchers of margaritas. When the bill came we agree to split the cost equally among us. The waitress added one more pitcher to…
Lost what they once had by RichDaddy via Citysearch on 12/1/2010
This was once my favorite Mexican restaurant in Columbus. I have been away for a couple of years and won't go back. The place is clean, the servers were friendly and prompt. The chips were warm and seemed fresh, but the salsa seemed…
Used to love it, now won't go back by MichelleLM9 via Citysearch on 7/24/2010
We went to the location in Dublin 161/Sawmill Rd area. I used to LOVE this place. However, 7/23/2010 we went in late, around 9:30. I asked the gentleman at the door if they were still serving and he said "yes.' I ordered a vaquero…
Move on Columbus, there's better by slyfax via Citysearch on 5/2/2010
Way back when, the place was decent. But now there are many more options about town that are far more authentic and much better.\r
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If you like pre-fab margaritas and run of the mill food, you'll be fine here in your safety zone. But…
Great food! by CSMobileUser3 via Citysearch on 12/14/2009
Excelent food, reasonably priced, I go at least once a week!
Best Mexican in Columbus by CBusFoodie via Citysearch on 11/15/2009
I've been a regular at El Vaquero (namely Riverside Drive location) for over 10 years. You will not find a more casual, fun, well priced place with better food or service in Columbus. That's why is packed 7 dats a week, every week. Sit at…
El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant is muy bien by michael p via Insider Pages on 8/9/2009
One of the best mexican restaurants in Columbus. Chicken nachos rock. Try a Texas margarita. Ask for the special hot sauce. The staff is friendly and the food comes out fast!
Formula has ruined this place. On the bottom of my list. by freqtrvlrdrc via Citysearch on 8/5/2009
A few years ago this was a good place to go. Now it is a place I will not go to. Last time in they had a dirty carpet and the tables were not clean. This location is the worst of the lot. Other locations are cleaner, but the food is…
BEST MEXICAN FOOD EVER. by 0123321000 via Citysearch on 7/23/2009
the princes were great as well as the food... mmmmm the speedy gonzalez which was an enchilada, fried bean or rice, and a taco... were outstanding and it was the first and only thing i have been getting there. im from a very authentic…
Head to Vaquero's if you enjoy being insulted by Maynstreme via Citysearch on 7/18/2009
My friends recently visited the newly opened Dublin/Columbus location on 161 near Sawmill Rd. Their waiter repeatedly swore at them in Spanish throughout the meal.(replacing amigo with another word) They realized what he was saying, then…
"The Vacq" by Jeneblake via Citysearch on 6/22/2009
"The Vacq" is one of my favorite mexican restaurant. When home, I frequent the recently renovated location in Shawnee Hills. Great service, friendly faces and yummy queso!
Worst Service Ever by cbuslady via Citysearch on 2/28/2009
I recently visited the Hilliard-Rome location. We arrived around 6pm on a Friday evening and ordered a margarita pitcher. However, this is not enough to constitute decent service. Around 730, our waiter Nacho, told us that there were…
impolie waiters and horrible family restuarant by Josecol via Citysearch on 12/12/2008
We go there almost every week and each week, even if we order the same dish, it never taste the same. The waiters were very impolite when we stay there for a long time. One of them even mentioned that they don't care if we come there,…
Fantastic Food! by PaulW1973 via Citysearch on 8/14/2008
Great prices and fantastic authentic food. This one can't be beat. Food is ordered by the number, and you gotta remember to get a beer to go along with it.
Not authentic, but one of the best around by chris1961 via Citysearch on 8/7/2008
Been to Mexico many times, once for 2 months, and while this food is far from authentic, is is one of the best around here, and I have been to all their locations in central Ohio since they opened. Menu is rather static, but food is always…
Yummy by Ritaly333 via Citysearch on 5/13/2008
My family and friends Love it there, always great food, fast service, great prices. We go at least 2 to 3 times a month. Very good place to eat and relax with family and friends.! YUMMY
Might be good, if you have no taste buds. by Justmemegan via Citysearch on 4/19/2008
The only thing I'd go back for are the Margaritas. The food is no more authentic than Taco Bell. Service was quick, salsa tastes like it came from a jar. The taco shells appear to be the same kind they use at Taco Bell.
Mexican food by Elaine G via Insider Pages on 2/17/2008
The restaurant has a full range of reasonably priced, Mexucam dishes. The food is excellent and the staff is very friendly and quick. There is ample parking and everything is available for carryout.
Become a regular by mary3815 via Citysearch on 10/2/2007
Unlike other newly expanded regional chains, El Vaquero lost nothing when it expanded from this original location. The best cheap eats and drinks in Columbus. Grab a pitcher of the Texas Margaritas on the rocks, choose just about…
