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    Vagabond

    3.6 (305 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 4:00 pm - 1:30 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Kelsey J.

    We had such a great time yesterday at Vagabond! We sampled so many tasty dishes! We started with chips, queso, and guac. Both the guac and the queso had a lovely texture. I loved all the extra goodies in the queso. For entrees, we tried the chorizo verde enchiladas and the Argentinian steak sandwich. The enchiladas were absolutely bursting with flavor! The steak in the sandwich was very tender and satisfying! We also tried 3 tacos: Al pastor, quesabirria, and crispy shrimp. The crispy shrimp was our favorite but all 3 were excellent. For drinks, we tried the blueberry basil margarita, prickly pear margarita, and the coconut mojito. All the drinks were strong, sweet, and refreshing. My husband also had a beer. Steve, the manager, was super kind and so was our server, Erin. We loved the cute and funky decor too! A new favorite spot for when we have to go downtown!

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    Warren D.

    Date of visit: April 19, 2025 I had only been here once before, several years ago, and couldn't really remember too much about it and as such, jumped at the chance to visit another fun place close to the Marcus PAC (you can never have too many potential dinner options before a show!). The host staff were very friendly and I loved the decor, from the Airstream bar to the miniature road trip vehicles I walked by on the way there. Ava was our server and she was great for the most part. We had the chips and salsa, which were excellent! They come with three salsas, though the containers they come in are so tiny, I have no idea what they think you're going to do with those... Two of the three salsas were relatively mild and tasty, the third red one was no good for me as it was way too hot. Thankfully we were able to get a larger dish of the milder red salsa with our second basket. For main entree, I went with the steak quesadilla. It's on the small plates menu but for the price I was expecting something larger, and Vagabond did not disappoint on that factor. Again, the crema that came with it was child-sized, though it was tasty while it lasted! The biggest obstacle to a five-star review here was settling up the check. Ava did advise us that parties of six had automatic gratuity and only two separate checks, both of those were all good. However, when I asked for my husband and I on one check and our four friends on another, it was not split correctly and we ran out of time before our show to try and get it corrected.

    Blueberry basil margarita
    Samantha R.

    I'll always have a soft spot for Vagabond because I used to come here before the pandemic. I wanted a bite to eat before a show and decided tacos were exactly what I wanted so I came back. There's a lot to like: a fun variety of tacos, cute decor, a marvelously graffiti-ed bathroom. Prices are reasonable. Chips and salsa no longer seem to be complimentary. Service was a little slow, possibly due to staffing issues. The food was still good. I was glad to see the Cholula cauliflower still on the menu and it's still my favorite. Everybody has quesabirrias now but they're good and this one was no exception. I liked the juicy marinated chicken and combination of flavors in the Greek freak taco. Nothing earth-shattering but I would still come back when I'm in the mood for tacos.

    Adrienne N.

    Some pretty decent tacos, burritos, and bowls. Our server was very on top of it and super helpful with recommendations! It's very cute and hip inside, like a fun little place to be. Now for food, my friends liked their burrito and bowls. I got the tacos and they were pretty decent and filling. I docked a star because they are on the more expensive side, presentation was so-so, and my mango-razz margarita looked and tasted like watered down fruit juice. It was also extremely loud inside, but it was a Saturday night so it's not necessarily the restaurant's fault. It was a tad overstimulating though but I'm not sure how to fix that. I'd maybe come back if I wanted to be by the water.

    Chips and 3 salsa varieties
    Maddy K.

    I've been to Vagabond a few times now and love the atmosphere, food, and kind staff. My favorites include the variety of tacos including fish tacos, greek freak chicken taco, and Al pastor pork taco. I also love the variety of different margs offered and that you can get chips/salsa with free refills for $3.50! Definitely recommend if you're near water street and are craving Mexican food or margs.

    A beautiful blended margarita with chips and salsa
    Liv L.

    Vagabond has got it all! Awesome tacos and a cool vibe! Their bar is a unique airstream (just go check it out) and they have lots of cool booths that are great for dinner. The tacos are some of my favorites - the sriracha chicken and the sconnie rojo are two of my favorites but honestly I have not had a taco there I didn't like thus far. The margaritas are also great! Prices are reasonable and the wait time usually isn't too bad even without a reservation.

    sconnie rojo, Al Pastor, crispy shrimp
    Emily F.

    Came to Vagabond wanting some good tacos and it did not disappoint! My friend and I each got 3 tacos, all of which were delicious. Our favorites were the crispy shrimp and argentinian steak. I also enjoyed my al pastor taco but would probably skip the sconnie rojo next time- it wasn't bad I just found the others more flavorful. Love that they offer so many creative fusion flavors. Even though the tacos look small, they are pretty loaded with toppings to fill you up. We didn't get any drinks this time, but their menu is filled with unique options that sound pretty good. Service was really quick and efficient, although the restaurant was not busy as we were there around 4 pm on a Saturday. It seems like the place gets pretty packed and lively later in the night though, ideal for those looking for a fun and high energy spot with good food!

    Maeva K.

    I love the ambiance here! Very unique decor and I love the vibe. This is my second time here and the food came quick both times with a nice server. I loved my tacos, the chicken was a bit dry in the Greek freak though. I also wouldn't get the rice and beans (the are full black beans not refried). However I will definitely return again for the tacos and The vagabond margarita!

    Chips and salsa
    Anna R.

    Love this place! I have enjoyed many margarita Mondays, taco Tuesdays, and many others through the years here. The great special during the week are a nice bonus. Vagabond has developed through the years to keep the delicious classics and add in some fun new flavors and options! There are so many options for all and your choice of flour or corn tortillas. More and more Mexican restaurants have started charging for chips and salsa, understanding as some will take advantage of it. $2 isn't bad for bottomless chips and salsa though. I usually get one of my favorites, and a taco special, the gringo pollo, yum! This time I also tried the siracha chicken. All of the food we had was great and of course we'll be back for more!

    Chips and salsa
    Nell B.

    I am so disappointed in myself for not getting over here sooner. I have been missing out for years! I love the atmosphere here - super cool retro decor and fun table settings/menu design. Our server was great - and so were the margaritas. We ordered chips and salsa and I genuinely loved all of them. It's great to be able to tell when a place puts the effort to make its own unique blends. The food was seriously incredible. I got the cheese and onion enchiladas (I didn't like that the onions were just sprinkled raw on top and not mixed in to cook and soften with the cheese though). The enchilada sauce was rich and had the perfect amount of spice. We also got three tacos, all of which were delicious (black bean esquite, Cholula cauliflower, and tandoori chicken). I was so impressed with this place that even my disdain for downtown won't keep me away. Can't wait to go back!

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    Chris S.

    I sooo wanted to leave a 4 or 5 star but it's 3. The cheese curds with spicy ranch...omg. Amazing. The chips and Queso with corn ... perfect. Not too thick, not too runny. But are issue was the kitchen screwed up and it took 30+ minutes to get it. I understand that bar staff is busy but the kitchen screwed up and the staff never apologized for it. Nor offered to comp the apps. Because 2 minutes later our tacos arrived. So our tacos sat and got cold while we ate apps. Again it's all about how you recover,.

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    The food is absolutely amazing! I had the fish taco and birria taco it was SO GOOD. Relatively affordable, margs were tasty too!!

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    Service was quick! Drinks were good and food even better. Five stars across the board!!! Atmosphere is so cool as well.

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