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    El Vaquero Authentic Mexican

    3.8 (252 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Chicken fajitas
    Alex A.

    Amazing service. Olga was a great server. The ambiance was very homie. And food very authentic. Tortillas was not that great but everything was amazing

    Camarones de Crema

    Great service + Delicious food + Yummy Sangria = Win! Win!! Win!!! We ate outside on the patio. Started with warm chips and good salsa. We all enjoyed the recommendations from our waiter and devoured our dishes. I had the Camarones de Crema. We shared a pitcher of Sangria and their homemade flan. Definitely leave room for the flan!

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    Marlene B.

    We came on Memorial Day for dinner. Plenty of parking. The restaurants ambiance makes you feel like you're in Mexico. The waitress brought us water and chips right away. The last two Mexican restaurants we have come to charged for chips and salsa. We started with the Chicken Tortilla Soup. I loved the extra avocado they added. This was the best I have had that I can remember. I highly recommend it. I also had the chili rellenos with green sauce. It was ok but the enchiladas with carne asada also with green sauce was yummy. Thank you for having us! Gracias!!!

    Carnitas burrito gigante
    Kim T.

    Cliff notes: good food, be patient on service Sat: small market happening in the AM, so watch out for pedestrians :) no one wants to be a pancake, just eat them Parking: lot off of highway 4, plenty of spots Ambience: authentic vibes, wide menu, seating inside and out Service: be patient. It is a little slow, you may have to ask for things more than once but everyone is really nice. Now the real stuff. food! Horchata: pretty sweet, so I let my ice melt some but really strong cinnamon flavors which I love Carnitas burrito gigante: meat is tender and flavorful Carne asada burrito picante: that small amt of spice packs a lot of heat! The carne asada was tasty, but definitely has gristle so if you aren't into that you are warned. I would get it again. Chips and salsa taste fresh. You get one free refill :) I didnt find a lot of other Mexican restaurants in the area so wasnt sure how this would be, and glad we took a Chance! Now back to eating lettuce for my summer bod

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    Good, old school Mexican food. Great salsa with the chips. Everything we had was tasty. Friendly service

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    2 months ago

    We love this spot! We come a couple times a month. They have quality food and great service.

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    Carnitas are amazing! Reasonably priced. The Colorado beef was not as tender, but still good.

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    1 year ago

    We drove up from Stockton for lunch. The food was excellent and the service was great. We'll be going back again!

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    1 year ago

    We all enjoyed our food. Highly recommend the nachos and the churros. Staff was friendly and we were quickly seated.

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    1 year ago

    Food is fair service is slow give it a try for your self and post what you think I had tried the fish plate

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    1 year ago

    Food and service were both great! Wasn't expecting much but was pleasantly surprised. The chimichanga was fantastic.

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    2 years ago

    Always a staple of ours. Food is authentic and the staff is friendly. Great place to eat outdoors.

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    This hidden little restaurant tucked away at the side of the road serves up some authentic mexican…read morefood!! I really enjoyed my combo plate of a pork tamal with a cheese enchilada. I asked for the sauces they put on top to be on the side. The pork inside the tamal was plentiful with just enough seasoning and masa shell. The cheese enchilada was good too and I appreciated the dollop of tasty guacamole/sour cream on top. I used a little of it as a dip for the tortilla chips that are served before the entrees. The refried beans were not salty and perfect with the fluffy, flavorful mexican rice. My friend stated her carne asada tostada bowl was delicious! Sitting inside here is like sitting in a large dining room in someone's cozy home. I only wish they would play some spanish guitar music in the background. Our server was a nice, younger gal who took care of us well. There's also seating outside but it's not warm enough weather yet for that. Take a nice Sunday drive out from the Valley to this place!

    Had lunch here on our way home from our annual visit to Big Trees State Park to view dogwood…read moreblossoms. Lunch was great. Actually lunch and dinner the next day was great since they give you so much food in their combination plates. I had the chile relleno (skip the red sauce) and a side of freshly made guacamole with chips. My husband had the combination plate (shredded beef taco and chicken tamale). Tasted like old school authentic Mexican food (at least what we think of as authentic). The rice was delicious, refried beans on point, but best of all the taco and tamale. Both delicious! My relleno was so good I kept thinking I should've ordered two, but there's always next time. The guacamole was freshly made (a bit too much lime for my taste, but I still managed to eat it all the following day). The restaurant was small and clean. Service was fine. We recommend this place if you're looking for a nice and casual lunch/dinner spot.

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