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    El Vaquero Clifton

    3.8 (29 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Danielle J.

    I visited this place with my sister and husband. The staff was super nice. They have half off margaritas even on the weekend, I opted for water and did not try their drinks however looked very large in portion. The staff is nice. They provide free chips and salsa. My sister and I split a side of fries and an order of 3 tamales and subbed out the green sauce for queso. They were very good and filling, we had one to go. The fries were great , you could tell they were fresh cut. If you are looking for good Mexican food and quick service or need to go with a larger group this is the place to go!

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    Cindy A.

    While visiting Cincinnati, we were craving Mexican and decided to try El Vaquero. Good decision! This colorful dining area is welcoming, and the staff were friendly. The chips were fresh and made a great delivery system for the cheese dip. My bean and cheese quesadilla was delicious. Everyone else enjoyed their food as well. I would definitely recommend El Vaquero!

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    Rebecca M.

    The pomegranate margarita was amazing! One of the best I've had. The service was efficient and the owner even came out and greeted the table. The place was packed since it was a football night but still food came out promptly. I got birria it was delicious but the rice was a little bland . All in all I'll be back tho !

    Israel G.

    I came here for an event and the food, service, and customer service did not fail! We had about 50 people eating and space for the event was great. We had a secluded part of the restaurant with plenty of space for everyone. The event was on a Wednesday night and the rest of the restaurant was really busy too! So I can safely say the staff has the ability to handle really large crowds! The highlight of the night was talking to the manager (Divas). I got a genuine feeling from him that he cares about his customers, the food his restaurant prepares, and his work. I think this is what makes this restaurant most special. If you have any issues while dining here, I'd recommend taking to Divas first for a resolution. Whatever it is, I trust he'll do his best to make it right. Great restaurant overall!

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    Angela E.

    After having been here for an event recently, I came back for more. First: I LOVE your salsa and that is key for me to love any mexican restaurant. I also got the queso which i really enjoyed but was too spicy for Mom (so was the salsa) but don't change a thing unless you want to have a mild version on hand for the non spicy folk. I had the quesabiralla tocos which were really good but in a perfect world i would tone down the cinnamon in these, not my fav flavor on a taco. Mom had the chicken chimmichunga which was really packed with chicken but could have used some other flavors inside. When i checked in on yelp it provided me a 20% discount on my meal. My waitress did not speak english and couldn't understand what this was or how to do it and ultimately would not provide that discount which i was disappointed in (since i was paying;). I'll still be back to try more dishes and do reco this place for some good food!

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    28 days ago

    beautiful restaurant I am a huge fan of the environment and food. Much love to El Vaquero!

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    2 years ago

    Great food, great service, great prices. Huge beer selection (Mexican, local, and domestic). Highly recommend.

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    1 year ago

    Love all the staff here they are great! Especially Dee he is so welcoming and friendly

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    1 year ago

    friendly workers, great service, good vibes. I love it here kunal always gets us right!!! 10/10

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    Food was not great and the server was not super friendly. I think this place is geared towards college kids with low standards.

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    Yo.... I'm from Cali, it's hard to find that truly authentic flavor and preparation. I'd give them 6 stars if I could! So good...

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    Amazing service from Alex. Amazing atmosphere and such a fun place to be. 10/10 recommend. The tacos are amazing.

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    My bean and cheese quesadilla was delicious.

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    long story short: a lot of potential but too empty to deliver on the fun club energy…read more We went on Saturday night around midnight & the place was pretty empty. There was a DJ & a dance floor, but very few people were dancing, which was disappointing. The place itself was cool with colorful lights & fun graffiti-like walls, but the aesthetic was let down by the lack of people. We enjoyed the free popcorn & I really liked my drink, the downside up, although I realize it's probably too sweet for most. Unfortunately, the cocktail & popcorn didn't make up for the dead atmosphere & we left pretty quickly. I would be interested in going again & seeing what it would be like when it's lively; I imagine it would be a fun spot when the dance floor is full!

    This is the coolest bar, I was visiting my cousins in Cincy and they said that I needed to visit,…read morewe popped over here after dinner. It was a nice night so we took advantage of being able to sit outside. I love all the random art and set up of the back. To drink I had the chunker, which was gin in a San Pelegríno it was a very refreshing drink! Deceptively doesn't taste like alcohol. I noticed some people with white claws and little airplane bottles so naturally I have to have a strong claw as well. We also had some very tasty shots, all around we had a good time, just hanging out and enjoying drinks, can't wait to come back here and visit again!

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    My favorite restaurant in Cincinnati! A must try if you're visiting or in town. My go to for…read morespecial celebratory dinners. Food: 5/5 Dishes are explained as slightly larger plates than tapas style. My favorites: Wood Grilled Octopus, Crispy Falafel, Bouillabaisse. Love the Moroccan Mint Tea as well! Service: 4.7/5 Very friendly! They course out your plates for you which I always love. They were able to accommodate my pescatarian diet (I.e., meats on the side to give to others at the table). On a less busy night, they offered a free toast for my birthday. I've been for other celebratory dinners here on busier nights where that hasn't happened, so it was a lovely surprise! Ambiance: 4/5 A little busy and can get loud on the weekends with table chatter, cutlery clinks, and the brick walls echoing noise around. Tables are also close together, so you can definitely hear the conversation next to you. The decor is pleasant and the lighting is soft and romantic enough that it is still a perfect date night spot! There are also a couple larger crescent booths for larger parties.

    Top tier experience More food that tapas but it's a share…read morefood experience, 2-3 dishes was good for two people Service was fine Ambiance was fun

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    Abigail Street - Wood grilled octopus - only 1 tentacle. The fried chick peas are really good. Overall it was too spicy to for me.

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    Wood grilled octopus - only 1 tentacle. The fried chick peas are really good. Overall it was too spicy to for me.

    El Vaquero Clifton - mexican - Updated May 2026

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