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    El Segundo

    3.8 (301 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Trendy
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Marlon T.

    Solid Mexican spot in Vail. They don't take reservations, which actually makes it easier to snag a table when everything else in town is fully booked. Food was good, service was friendly and efficient, and it hit the spot after a day out. Not a mind-blowing meal, but definitely a reliable choice if you're in Vail and craving Mexican food.

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    Joe V.

    We walked in for lunch and what a great treat. Food was fresh and service on point the entire time. The ambiance is cool and tucked in on an upper level overlooking a beautiful running creek area. I would imagine the outside patio is stunning on a sunny warmer day. Add this to you dining experience next time in Vail - be sure to see my photos for what o recommend to order ! Thanks for checking out my review.

    Fixture above womens's room.
    sandy b.

    My street corn salad was fresh and tasty. Chicken tortillas were good. I enjoyed the decor. We sat outside with heaters and a flowing stream. Service was fine.

    Fish taco and Carne asada(back)
    Morgan H.

    Delicious food, great service and wonderful views on the patio. Great Mexican food in Vail

    Baja taco
    Maggie L.

    taco salad very generous. Baja fish was a little skimpy for nine dollars. Had to go find our server to ask for another glass of wine. forgot to say that they had some of the best french fries I've ever eaten.

    Al pastor taco and Grapefruit Jarritos
    Haley R.

    Almost every time we visit Vail, we make a stop at El Segundo. Fresh guac, good salsa and delicious queso with perfectly seasoned chips. Good drink variety and Jarritos for the non alcoholic drink lover. I love their tacos and my wife loves their bowls. We love the dog friendly patio, excellent customer service and the food.

    Yardbird

    Went for dinner tonight and tried the Yardbird taco. It was really tasty and a great size (not one of those tiny tacos that you finish in three bites). The chicken was a little dry, so I think it could have used a bit more sauce, but overall it was really good! The corn was especially delicious. I enjoy menus like this where you can mix and match tacos to try different options. I definitely want to come back and try more. The outdoor seating by the creek was a huge bonus and made for a great vibe!

    Elsie C.

    Service was great! We walked in without a reservation and the wait was 40min. However, the ladies at the counter got creative made a nice table for 2 which we really appreciated. Nachos were good. My only issue is that they come on a tray with paper so it's hard to peel them up and not eat some paper. We also ordered the fajitas with steak. Honestly/ the steak was overcooked and tough. Prob not something I'd get again. Generally good place. Nice decor, good vibe, good drinks, good for apps (small bites). Next time I'll try a taco.

    Variety of tacos
    Melissa A.

    I went to El Segundo with a big group and we were seated in the back room at a long table. It was really nice to have our own separate space. However, we had to meet a bill minimum and thus ended up having to order a lot more drinks than we were intending to order. The tacos were quite good, but $9 per taco is pretty steep. This restaurant was very accommodating for a big group, but not sure I would go back for dinner in the future given the resort town prices.

    Front to back: Salsa, coleslaw and vegetarian tacos
    Sanjana J.

    Stopped here for a quick bite and loved the burst of flavor in their vegetarian cauliflower tacos! The salsa was fresh and chips crispy. Ambiance was great as it right over the scenic stream. Would 100% recommend!

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    Tiffany H.

    We were lucky to get a seat by the bar. Place is busy. There's happy hour after 9pm I think. The food cane in pretty fast. I love the T shirt the bartender was wearing. "Tell me I'm pretty" live that!

    Korean BBQ Taco & Shrimp Mango Taco
    Bri M.

    Was in Vail with my best friend and we stumbled upon this spot on a quiet Sunday. Night. The food was awesome. I highly recommend the Korean BBQ taco. Chips and salsa were stellar too. Service was super friendly, super quick, and super awesome! Great recommendations, and they checked on us regularly! Loved the ambiance- right on the water. Plenty of outdoor seating. Really was an awesome experience! The only downside was when we paid- the tip section did not offer a 20% - they only offered 23% and higher! I suppose it is Vail. Anywho- that was the only negative!

    One of two tacos I ordered. Mahi-mahi tacos. YUM

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    The food is outstanding, did not have 1 bad thing. Definitely have to try this out!!!

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