Great location, wonderful food, reasonable prices and great ambiance. The name translates to Mexican Cowboy, and that theme is reflected throughout in the artwork and food. The service was excellent and the portions were large. I love the menu and the variety of dishes. They played great dance music all the time, but we were able to easily talk and enjoy our meal. The parking was free, and it was fun to walk around afterwards and enjoy the historic square. read more

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I have eaten here on several occasions and always had a wonderful, tasty experience! The inside has a lot of bright, fun colors and Mexican flags and other themed paintings. It is bright, cheerful and very clean. The menu has the typical Mexican restaurant options like tacos, fajitas, quesadillas, enchiladas and burritos and the also have a kids menu. I love their chorizo con huevo because not a lot of places have that kind of dish on their menu. It is chorizo (theirs has a great deal of flavor and isn't greasy like chorizo sometimes can be), onions, peppers and eggs. They serve it with tortillas and rice. Lots of food and packed with flavor. I have also tasted the enciladas and my husband loved the cowboy burrito. For drinks, especially during the summer they have awesome daily specials. I've tried the watermelon water and the cucumber lime. So very refreshing! Service is friendly and attentive and they are great about answering any questions that you might have about menu items. I highly recommend having lunch or dinner here and then heading next door to the creamery for delicious ice cream. read more

The restaurant was adorable! Felt very homelike. The staff were friendly the moment we walked in. They were very attentive. The food was delicious and very affordable. Would absolutely go again! read more

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From the moment you walk in this place is bright, clean, welcoming and friendly. Our server was extremely patient and helpful with suggestions and ordering which is always appreciated anytime but especially with kids in the mix. We all enjoyed everything that was ordered. It was flavorful, our accommodations were spot on and the portions were generous. This will absolutely end up in the regular rotation. read more

The food is very good and tasty. My tortillas were very good. They are my personal favorite so I get them nearly every time we go to a Mexican restaurant. Service was good. It was very busy the night we went. The inside was decorated nicely. read more

If you want homemade and made with soul and love Mexican food this is it! You can taste the difference. I always get the enchiladas and wish I would try something else. Their homemade salsa is the best around. The owners are always there and warm and welcoming. There's also different homemade baked goods often for sale and some goods from Mexican to purchase. Excellent back area for a large group or party. Often there's events and entertainment. Catch them out front cooking up their goodness for local events. read more

On our last day in the area, we decided to have lunch at El Vaquero before heading home. We got the Chorizo con Huevo which was a Mexican sausage sauteed with onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, and three eggs. It was also served with rice and beans and tortillas. This dish was actually quite good and I wished I had order this. I've never seen a dish like this made in any of the Mexican restaurants in my area. The sausage was like ground and mixed with the eggs. It had a nice flavor. I got the chicken quesadilla which didn't seem to have enough cheese. There was little flavor in the chicken. It tasted like shredded plain white meat without any seasoning. It was edible but definitely lacking flavor. Great service. read more

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Having lived in the North for almost ten years, I have not yet found a Mexican Food restaurant that reminds me of home (Texas). Today, I found just that. El Vaquero Mexicano. Five stars and a call home to family and friends. read more

El Vaquero Mexicano - Dining area - Mexican Near Me - Ligonier, Pennsylvania

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A very nice little Mexican restaurant right in central Ligonier. The space was decorated with a some amount of kitch, which give it a lot of character. The staff was very friendly and helpful, and the food was all very good. Most of the items on the menu were standard items that you would find at any Mexican restaurant in Pennsylvania, presented in much the same way you would expect (i.e., with rice, refried beans, lettuce, etc.). Some items on the menu were a little less typical (e.g., papas con huevo). Everything was very nicely presented, and the vegetables were all very fresh and crisp. All told, this was a nice low-key place to grab some good food without too much fanfare. read more

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Stopped in for lunch after hiking this morning. They had a Cowboy Bean Soup listed as a special so I tried it. Delicious, and felt very healthy with several varieties of beans plus chunks of tomato, celery and carrots all in a savory broth. They served it with a huge chunk of cornbread which was moist and topped with melted cheese. Mmm! My daughter had the Watermelon Water which was especially refreshing after our hike. She also chose a chicken nacho as her lunch. It was huge! I guess it's an appetizer meant to share. She managed to eat half and took home the rest for later. Always great authentic food and pleasant service here. So nice to have good Mexican food close to home! read more

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Enjoyed lunch here last weekend. Great atmosphere and tasty food. The service was a bit slow but other than that, great experience! read more

El Vaquero Mexicano - DeSabada Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Ligonier, Pennsylvania

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I eat there often every time I'm in town and the food is always delicious. Especially the Carnitas and steak fajitas and the veggie quesadillas. The service is prompt, and the staff are always accommodating and friendly.. My favorite Mexican restaurant in the area. Try it out! read more

A 5 star Mexican restaurant in Ligonier? I had my doubts, but believe the reviews. We loved this place. Great food. Fair prices. When is the last time you saw restaurant staff jogging through the building to get food out? I've never seen a restaurant work this hard to succeed. We live in a city, and we can't get Mexican food this good. We got blind-sided by the lack of a liquor license. It's a tragedy not to have a margarita or a Mexican beer with this meal, but worth it anyway. Go. You won't regret it. read more

I've been here twice. Not sure if there was a new cook the second time. We are from Cali so we had hopes for this place. We were not fans at all. We ordered a variety of things we are very familiar with considering we are a Hispanic family from Cali. The rice was NOT Spanish rice, the enchiladas were soggy and very little sauce of any. I'm not sure if they are catering to the local demographic but this was not what I had on our first visit. read more

Great authentic Mexican cuisine. Fresh and delicious food with large portions and quick friendly service. The burrito I had was packed with flavors. My husband's shrimp poblano was delicious with lots of perfectly cooked shrimp-enough for two. The trole elote corn appetizer is unique. I could eat it for a main entree with their chips. read more

A friend and I were on our way from a Pittsburgh down to Cumberland and took the back roads to Ligonier. Admittedly we were first drawn in by the reviews from locals, but were really pleasantly surprised by the quality. My friend had a delicious taco salad, I had the carhe asada. It was fast service - the meat was perfectly cooked and spiced. More then anything though I was really impressed with the decor - handmade table cloths from Mexico were so beautiful I took one home. read more

By far the best homemade Mexican food we've had in while that's not a chain!!! Love this place! Taquitos and tamales are the best!!! read more

El Vaquero Mexicano - Chicken burrito with the sauces on the side for my son! - Mexican Near Me - Ligonier, Pennsylvania

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Just found this place today and stopped for lunch. Had to give five stars as there is no option for six! Everything was terrific! Food was really good and portions were large. Good service and prices were good too. Looking forward to going back. read more

We had a fabulous dinner at El Vaquero over the Memorial Day weekend! The service was terrific and the food excellent. We highly recommend this restaurant for its authentic Mexican food. read more

El Vaquero Mexicano - One of two dining areas at El Vaquero. - Mexican Near Me - Ligonier, Pennsylvania

Part 2 My take out order was for pollo aka plancha which was absolutely delightful. The poblanos were appropriately hot, the cheese was very enjoyable. I really enjoyed the combination of flavors. The portion was perfectly adequate. I was satisfied but not stuffed. Because I once had for the first and only time Trole Elote from a street cafe in Williamsburg NYC, I decided to try that item at El Vaquero. Perhaps it's unfair to compare because the corn in NYC was in season and off the cob, El Vaqueros version quite necessarily was served in a cup was seasoned appropriately on the top but was sitting in a broth or liquid that I did not enjoy. Therefore I did not give the fifth star. Would I return? Absolutely, can't wait! The menu has many items I can't wait to try. read more

Hands down the best Mexican food in the area. Authentic, fresh, not too spicy. I love the Hibiscus water, fish tacos, homemade tortillas. I go there at least once a week. Also, the owners are a wonderful family who I enjoy seeing every time. Cute toys and gifts too! read more

The food is delicious! Best burrito I have ever eaten! The staff is friendly and attentive. I look forward to going back. Often!!

4.5. The food was amazing- def the best around. Only reason for not 5 stars is its byob and your girl loves a marg. Hopefully soon they'll get a liquor license. The chorizo queso was perfect. My husband and I had a sampler of tacos and they were all amazing. I'm dying to try their posole. We will be frequent return customers read more

This is literally the best taco place I've been to. Visiting from Florida we are usually disappointed in the Mexican options in western PA but this place is amazing! They were also super accommodating of our dietary needs in the party...gluten free and vegan options! So kind and a beautiful spot right on the square! Will come back every time! read more

Best Mexican ever! Super authentic! The entire staff agreed wonderful! Love this place!

Family owned, and extremely, extremely good. What more is there to say? Oh and the Guacamole and chips (all homemade) was the best I've ever had! read more

This place has quick and excellent service! Their food is delicious and comes in big portions, so be prepared to eat a lot of great food! Next time I'm in the area I plan on stopping in and having the 'Shrimp ala Diablo'. read more

We were running short on time but this was the best decision we could have made. The steak and shrimp taco as well as the beef tostada were amazing. Would come here every week if I wasn't just visiting. read more

Awesome addition to Ligonier!! The salsa and guacamole is a great starter. The tamales and chicken fajitas are amazing!! Highly recommend. The lady who owns it is also very kind-- best ligonier spot. read more

Delicious homemade bean, corn and chicken soup listed on the board outside drew me in and I was not disappointed. Then I ordered a fish taco to go. I was out the door for $10.00 and had enough to eat for dinner (granted, I am not a big ater). Service was great. Decor was very colorful and authentic. I was a tourist visiting the town for a few hours. I definitely recommend this place. read more

El Vaquero is the real deal! The food is not only authentic, it is positively wonderful! The chorizo con huevos (with specially sourced chorizo) was the highlight of my last breakfast there. My wife and I go often and intend to keep going as long as there is a Diamond in Ligonier. We go, we bring our friends and highly recommend this outstanding family run eatery. Stephanie and Alfredo are the sweetest hosts and he is the best Mexican chef East of the Mississippi! Steve and Stacey Diaz--aficionados de la Cocina Mexicana...You will come back to El. Vaquero too. read more

This is the best Mexican food within 50 miles hands down. The meat is cooked with love and spices, this is real authentic Mexican food. After moving to PA from California, my family visited Mexican restaurants one after another as we found extremely unauthentic food. El Vaquero gave us hope again! The street tacos are just like I remember on the streets of SoCal. You won't regret coming here I promise! read more

My girlfriends and I passed by on our shopping tour during the day and decided to come back for dinner. The best choice we could have made! The food was delicious, the staff is so friendly and the atmosphere was wonderful! We also purchased some beautiful handmade pottery. Just a tremendous experience and we will definitely be back! read more

Found this place through Yelp while driving through Lingonire. We were skeptic trying a Mexican restaurant in the middle of PA, but figured since we were on vacation, we might as well try something new. This place did NOT disappoint. The staff is extremely friendly and the food is delicious. read more

El Vaquero Mexicano - Elote - Mexican Near Me - Ligonier, Pennsylvania

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This was an incredible place. A family owned restaurant that demonstrates so much of the beauty of southwestern culture in one place. I had nachos and elote. It was warm and incredibly well seasoned. The atmosphere is bright and cheerful and the staff is cordial and prompt. Their tortilla chips seemed home made to me and their dishware is made by the owners family. Truly worth a stop in. The restaurant is in the beautiful center of Ligonier. read more

Excellent authentic food with an extremely friendly staff. You find the restaurant on the historic Diamond in Ligonier. You'll be glad you picked El Vaquero! read more

Great food, better service, and Stephanie the owner Muy Bueno !! I have never been disappointed with any meal. The ambiance is warm with a lot of love! Can't imagine any more! read more

Holy guacamole, Batman! Kinda stumbled upon this place as they've only been open about a month but I'm definitely coming back. I got the tostadas and totally meant to get a picture of them but wow we're they amazing. Not just that but their salsa is all made in house. I can take a picture of that empty bowl as I'm still sitting here. I had to rate them before I stood up because a nap is fast approaching! The atmosphere is amazing and bright and cheery and our waitress is the owner's sister so it's all in the family...definitely make a stop here and head next door for ice cream...Drats I think the ice cream place is closed for the night read more

consistently good food and friendly service. i don't eat meat but they have great options...the veggie burrito, shrimp poblano and fish tacos are all delish! read more

Very surprised to find good Mexican food in Ligonier. Staff was friendly and I couldn't be happier with my food. I'll definitely be coming back. read more