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    El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant

    2.9 (22 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Carne asada was very good ! Place is clean staff is friendly. Don't trust the low rating this place rules.

    Lunch #137. Fajitas Express with steak
    Ebony K.

    I've always had a good experience here. I order the exact same thing every single time. Chicken enchiladas verdes with rice and beans and sometimes an al pastor taco. It's always fast and perfect for lunch. One time my to go order took forever but most of the time, it's ready when I get there and of course eating in, the food comes out very fast. The food is always good.

    SEVERE FOOD POISONING. Threw up 100 times in 4 hours. ENDED ON ER

    This is seriously the only place in the 25 years of my life that has sent me to the emergency room. If you value your health DO NOT EAT AT EL VAQUERO. My fiancé and I just spent 7 hours in the hospital getting fluids and medicine because of the severe food poisoning we had received. Unfortunately on her 25th birthday as well. I truly would like to warn anyone to avoid this place at all cost. We believe it was the rice or queso (the only things we both consumed other than chips) SEVERE FOOD POISONING ALERT DO NOT GO HERE.

    The interior is amazing and really nice

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    We were very pleased with the food, service, and ambiance. Every person in our group left happy. We will be back!

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    Lunch specials are a great deal. The food is really good, and tends to come out pretty quick. Plus you can't beat free chips and salsa.

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    Cilantro Latin Fusion

    Cilantro Latin Fusion

    4.6(153 reviews)
    4.6 mi•Northwest
    •$$

    Knowing the power that online reviews can have and taking some experiences with a grain of salt…read morehere and there because sometimes you hit that one off day where maybe a place that's normally epic just doesn't quite have their stuff together, I find that I end up giving 5 stars in a range that goes from "really good" to "Michelin needs to stop in here (or already has)." This is definitely on the latter end of the spectrum. I popped in here tonight for a late dinner (830ish on a Saturday) to find the place relatively busy but with plenty of open seats. The decor was a nice mix of dark and light with the bright green accents plus a big screen TV cycling tropical getaways (I assume from places in Latin America). I was seated and tended to quickly by a hostess and server, respectively. I got my order in for a coconut mojito and a chicharron arepa right away. My mojito came shortly thereafter with my arepa not long after that. The mojito, as you can see, was garnished with a generous amount of shredded coconut on top and was heavier and creamier than a normal mojito, lighter on the mint flavor and pushing closer to a piña colada than a mojito. All in all though, still quite a refreshing drink after a hot and humid day. The arepa though was really the star of the show. The flavors and textures and everything about it were just mind-blowing. The handmade cheese, the incredibly seasoned and cooked pork, and the crispy arepa were all just *BOOM*. The avocado had a little bit of surface darkness on the one end that could have been polished up a little bit but not the end of the world. One I finished with these, I waited patiently for a while for my server to come back but alas I had to pop up to the bar to get my caipirinha. This version was slightly sweeter than some versions I've had and I don't mind sweet, but just be aware for those who may be considering it. Eventually, my server came back and apologized for being gone so long as she was conversing with her boss. Like I said... grain of salt. Aside from a minor inconvenience of having to walk 10 feet to the bar myself, this place absolutely blew me away and I will absolutely come back if I ever find myself in town again. Bonus points for having gluten and allergen callouts on their normal menu as well!

    I was introduced to Clinton Latin Fusion a year or two ago thanks to Yelp, and their food is always…read moretasty. This visit had a rough start, but thankfully it turned around. I had made a reservation through OpenTable and arrived for the dinner. I ended up standing at the front for about seven minutes without being greeted or acknowledged. I honestly almost walked out and was kind of unbelievable as some other servers made eye contact but that was it and no one at the host/hostess stand. Thankfully, Isabella noticed me, asked if I had been helped, and promptly seated me after I explained what happened. From that point on, the experience completely turned around as I waited for a server to come work the table Isabella said she could pick it up. She really was the nicest person even though I had zero interactions with any other staff or managers, etc. I ordered the Cheese Tequeños, six for $12.50, and the Venezuelan Pastelitos, three for $12.50. The pastelitos came with three different fillings, ground beef, shredded chicken, and cheese. The shredded chicken was definitely my favorite. Isabella recommended the red beans instead of the black beans that I was looking at, so I took her guidance and added a side of red beans for $5. Great recommendation! They had so much flavor and were really good. Despite the frustrating start, Isabella saved the experience with her friendly and attentive service. The food continues to be good, and I'll definitely be back just hope the improve the welcome and front of house experience .

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    Condado Tacos

    Condado Tacos

    3.9(223 reviews)
    2.6 mi
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    Condado Tacos has such a fun vibe! I've dined in a number of times, and have always gotten tacos…read more Normally I don't even pursue the menu because I basically know what I'm getting. Since I was ordering take away, I actually looked at the menu closer and decided to do a Build Your Own bowl with a lettuce base, roasted chicken, and all my favorite toppings! Only change I would make next time is not getting the fajita peppers and onions - too many green peppers for my preference and also changed the flavor of the overall bowl. That aside my bowl was delicious - nice amount of protein and so many great flavors. I'll likely go this route in the future as well! I also grabbed one of their agua frescos - it was a nice treat if you're looking for a non-alcoholic option, though it reminded me a bit of flavored sprite. I ordered online and my food was ready within the time it said it would be when I ordered. Friendly service at the hostess where you pick up your to go order.

    We went here in the evening and it was a fine experience. To start off, it was dim, so it was hard…read moreto see around the restaurant. The lights kept going darker and we didn't know what was happening. It was pretty empty when we came, and the servers were cleaning up here and there even though they were open for a few more hours. The service was ok, we didn't get our drinks filled up and only checked on once. The food was a hit or miss. The queso was immaculate, but the street corn was not as expected. Coming from AZ, it was not good in my opinion. I did a couple of BYO tacos and the good taco was the Thai chili tofu taco. Everything else was just ok. If I did come back, I would definitely get the queso and tofu taco but that's about it.

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    Cuco's Taqueria - Pollo Chapala (so flavorful...and partially eaten because I couldn't wait to dig in!)

    Cuco's Taqueria

    4.0(431 reviews)
    5.6 mi•Northwest
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    Friday night is time for a nice meal and a margarita. We had been told about Cuco's by a couple…read morefriends so we decided to try it out. Got there at 5:30 and the parking lot was a zoo. Lots of people circling for a spot. Don't be surprised if you have to park next door. It took about 15 minutes to make our way to the hostess who was by herself but doing a great job with all the people and chaos. We stood off to the side and struck up a conversation with a couple of regulars. They said the crowd was not normal but we would be rewarded. And we were. We both got seated at the surfboard which was fun. Our waiter,Memo, came by quickly with menus and water. We got a regular margarita and a mezcal version. Both were spot on. My dinner of the tricolor enchiladas was really good. Watch the green sauce. Nicely spicy but offset it with the sour cream. Can't wait to go back and taste more delicious food!

    It was finally warm out so I decided it was time for chips and margs on a patio! I came on a…read moreThursday night and had made a quick reservation online for the patio (probably didn't need one because it wasn't crazy busy), however when I got there they went to seat us at a booth. We asked to be moved to the patio and were moved right away but I'm not sure your choice online actually matters. I ordered chips and queso (chips and salsa is complimentary!), a skinny margarita, and the burrito grande. The chips are hot, fresh, and delicious! The queso had amazing flavor, I do wish it was slightly thicker but that may just be personal preference. The skinny margarita was the perfect amount of lime, sweetness, and just strong enough on the tequila. And the burrito grande was... MASSIVE! Like twice the size of my head lol. But it was so good!!! The carnitas had great flavor, the potatoes were crispy, and we even asked for hot sauce and were given what looked like two different house made sauces that were soooo good. The burrito is also a steal at $13 as it lasted me for 3 meals! Can't wait for it to be warm again, I'll definitely be coming back! The patio space is perfect for the warmer weather!

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    Cuco's Taqueria - It's not authentic without duct tape on the booths

    It's not authentic without duct tape on the booths

    Cuco's Taqueria - Kids chicken strips and fries (with a chicken strip broken up for my little)

    Kids chicken strips and fries (with a chicken strip broken up for my little)

    Cuco's Taqueria - Sorry, this was next door, but really good!

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    Peru Taco Bar - Peru Taco Bar Menu

    Peru Taco Bar

    4.5(70 reviews)
    3.9 mi•Northwest
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    Very good service. My group of 5 ordered with separate checks and everything was correct - orders…read moreand checks. I ordered the Pollo Parrillero Combo which included two sides. I chose the cilantro rice and pinto beans. I loved the creamy pinto beans - best beans I've ever gotten in a restaurant - but the rice had little taste and was dry. The chicken was flavorful. I would go again but not order the cilantro rice.

    Located next to David's Bridal, Peru Taco offers Mexican and Peruvian dishes at affordable pricing…read more We came in for tacos. Walking in we were immediately greeted by Eli. The main dining space there has five tables in the main area plus three booths. We chose one of the booths which just gave us tiny bit of privacy and additional comfort. Eli brought us waters and complimentary chips and salsa. The salsa was excellent and chips were fresh. The menu has both Peruvian items and Mexican items. They are known for their chicken so I ordered two chicken tacos and one shrimp. My husband ordered el pastor and the carne asada. We also ordered a causa de pollo to share. Not knowing what the causa de pollo was (Peruvian dish) we were quite happy when it arrived. Turns out it is pureed yellow potato and yellow chili paste formed into two round circles. Then with their broiled chicken shredded, raw carrot, green onion and a tiny bit of sweet mayonnaise (similar to Japanese mayo) It was the shining star of this meal. Perfect. We shamelessly mmmmmm'd and ooooooooh'd while eating it. (True) Soon our tacos came out. They were well presented and came on taco stands. They looked much better than the last two taco places we went to. We bit into them and they tasted amazing. Our favorite was the chicken with a house green mystery sauce. We left full and happy. 4 star rating only for restaurant not having enough cash to give us exact change and also for charging customers 3% more if they used credit. Service and food were both was excellent, otherwise.

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    Peru Taco Bar Menu

    Peru Taco Bar - Peru Taco Bar Menu

    Peru Taco Bar Menu

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