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    El Vaquero Dundee

    4.0 (25 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Chicken Fajitas.
    Jim I.

    You know I'm really trying to like this place it is the closest Mexican restaurant to me, and they have some good stuff on the menu. I walk in Sunday afternoon there are lot of cars in the parking lot I'm wondering if I might not get a seat. I peeked in and the restaurant was full however the bar was completely empty ... 0 seats taken at the bar. I advise the host that I will sit at the bar because it's the only place where seating is available he replied "We don't have a bartender right now so we will get to you as soon as we can. " So I sit at the bar and in less than 4 minutes somebody brings me a menu and asks what I like to drink. That's reasonable. In the meantime I watch no less than four different employees go behind the bar and make their own drinks. The special was the jumbo lime margarita so I tried it. Actually I've had it before and it wasn't bad ...however this time it tasted like diluted Squirt. I don't like different people who are not the bartender making my drinks every time . You get crap consistency. Last time I was here the bartender that was at work spent more time waiting on tables and they did waiting on the bar patrons. The food is good but not great. Exception: The guacamole above average like the other locations. I've had fajitas here before they are good but expensive. And I weigh the taste and quantity of meat or shrimp versus the dollar amount. Most other places give more food for less money and the taste is just as good. Even non Mexican places that serve Mexican food and serve fajitas give you more food for your money. And don't get me started on their Taco Tuesday there's nothing special about it. My wife is already done with this place I decided to give it a couple of extra chances because I really want it to be better. I like their outside patio in the summer I like the location. Now when I want Mexican I either make it at home or I drive to Milan, Adrian,Tecumseh Monroe, Lambertville or Toledo.

    Carne Asada tacos - SO GOOD AND FLAVORFUL!
    Miranda M.

    Wow!! Expectation EXCEEDED. Honestly the best Mexican food within a 100 mile radius. I had the bbq pork tacos with mango salsa and it was fantastic. Others had the tamales and chicken tacos which they also loved. They also have GREAT service. Our waiter was so attentive and I never ran out of water or chips and salsa. I do not understand the low rating! The margaritas are GIGANTIC and they are STRONG. Let me tell you - the ladies next to us had one margarita and were laughing so hard. This place is fantastic. Best addition to Dundee in 10 years. I will be coming again!!

    PinaRita with jalapeño chips and salsa.
    Sherry M.

    Margaritas are Pricey but good. The food was delicious. If you like mole' try theirs. Ask for "hot" salsa and they delivered. Very good. Would recommend but it's not cheap Mexican food.

    Mike G.

    Pretty good. Nice and clean. Service was a little slow for there only being a couple tables on a Saturday. Quesabirria was pretty good but the consome was on the sweet side. Needed hot sauce. Their hot sauce is pretty good.

    Awesome chips and salsa!  Trying the Queso next time!
    Sophia B.

    Love this restaurant! The chips and salsa are awesome! Definitely will be back to try many of the menu items!

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    Friendly service, best margaritas in town, and the queso is addicting. A great place for girls night

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    Wonderful people who always are smiling. The tacos are AWESOME. Need to give them a try.

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    The service was excellen. The food came out quickly. Our meals were delicious. Everything was excellent

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    The best best restaurant in Dundee! Great food as always and amazing and friendly staff. Glad to have them open here in Dundee!

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