Hands down the best! I lovvvve getting the asada fries. If you're a local in Santa Maria, CA let me tell you, must try! For those stopping by in the area make sure to grab yourself some amazing and delicious food from this food truck. Service is amazing! read more

Vaqueras - Mexican Near Me - Santa Maria, California

They are cash only establishments but Food was delicious. !!! Great customer service!

BEST burrito and taco truck in SM!!! No one is doing it like them. And theyre drive thru?!?!!?

The place is a great stop! Small menu makes the choices easy. Pull up in line and stay in your car. Place your order with the attendant (I think it was the owner). Wait patiently. Pay and Pick up food at the truck. Eat and enjoy. My husband really enjoyed the Cali burrito. We actually went by a couple nights later but they were already closed, it was about 9:30pm on a Sunday. This place has some of the BEST asada I've ever had. Al pastor is my usually my favorite but it was not the winner at this location. The chicken taco and chorizo tacos stole the show. read more

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Driving down briasway Santa Maria on a Friday or Saturday night there is usually a food truck on every ock. BUT the only truck with a line wrapped around the block is Vaqueras! First time, we had 4 Carne asada tacos which were delicious and 1 Carne asada burrito! Bursting with flavor, served fresh and hot to order! Service was fast considering the line and the ordering process during covid was super easy! We will definitely be back! read more

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The food is delicious I recommend this food truck The service is fantastic and and the line goes by quick The ambiance was great best food truck read more

One of my favorite lunch trucks in town! Love their set up, you drive up, order and they hand you your food, no need to get out of your, this is a plus for me, customer service has always been courteous, when the owner is there he interacts with all driving up. I usually order shrimp tacos or cali fries, the shrimp tacos are delicious I highly recommend, I've also tried the cali burrito who's is really good. They recently started serving tortas on Sundays they are delicious, I highly recommend! read more

This is my spot!!! I been coming here for a cool minute now and I'm glad they're still around. I personally loved them more when they are in the food truck than when they were in the restaurant. That place was a good idea but it just wasn't consistent. But overall the food truck is solid because the owner is always there. He's honestly a good guy. I'm glad his business survived through covid and everything. When they did open up they were only taking cash and the owner was nice enough to give some deals on the foods than usual but I just end up using that extra money for tip cause I know it was a hard time for them and other small businesses. The food! Fire! My go to is the Cali burrito. They use these thick fries and a good amount of asada. Slightly could use a little bit more guacamole but it's all good. It's a pretty big size. After a couple years of barely coming here I had to try everything on the menu and I loved when they had the shrimp tacos on fridays. That place used to be packed for them tacos and the fries. I wasn't too fond about the shrimp fries because they were just too much beans than the shrimp. But I loved the surf and turf burrito. This is TASTY! The food here is solid stuff, I haven't found a bad thing on the menu. I just think the prices are kind overpriced. So that's why I only come here every so often. read more

Stopped by for some late night tacos. Got 4 carne asadas with extra salsa on the side. Hands down the best taco trucks in Santa Maria. The tortillas sold it for me. Can't wait to go again. Definitely check them out read more

Vaqueras - Carne Asada tacos - Mexican Near Me - Santa Maria, California

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Fast Service and Respect. You have to try the Cali Burrito!!! The Best burrito ever. They Have my vote!!!

Have you ever craved shrimp tacos? Ever just want bombass street tacos or a wicked burrito? If so, you need to find this food truck. I just wish they were a 24hr service, we would eat her daily if possible! read more

Torta vaquera to go Why not include chips and a fork As torta is very messy A few chips wouldn't hurt you financially For $9.90 read more

Vaqueras - Mexican Near Me - Santa Maria, California

Cash only! I ordered carne Asada and lengua tacos! Street tacos costs $1.50 each. Salsa on lengua tacos was a bit too spicy for my liking. So glad they add sliced cucumbers to the order. Wish menu would be lit up. It was late evening and I couldn't make out the items/pricing Oh well.... Maybe next time read more

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First time here Wed, I was curious so ordered the chicken and al pastor tacos. 3 tacos took 45 min wait so I thought it would be worth the wait. but while the wait couple of ppl did mention they are best known for their Cali burrito. Anyhow, after 45 min waiting and seeing ppl who ordered after me get their orders first makes me think they really don't have a system down, and also saw what seemed to be friends of the owners, drive up & got their food express. So, after finally getting my 3 tacos I was very disappointing. Chicken just boiled not grilled BLAND no flavor what so ever. Al pastor were meh. Their chilli bean cheese fries very good maybe a little to heavy for me personally, but overall good. read more

Vaqueras - Mexican Near Me - Santa Maria, California

Great food at a great price! I got a HUGE pastor burrito for $8. It was very flavorful and tasty. You order at the counter and then you can either take a number and sit down at a table or you can get the order to go. I got the burrito to go and it was ready very quickly... Only a few minutes wait. The decor inside the restaurant is simple but nice enough for a burrito joint and it seemed very clean. This place is my new favorite Mexican restaurant in Santa Maria. I will definitely be back! Note: I saw a review that this place is cash only but they do accept credit cards read more

Vaqueras - Giant pastor burrito - Mexican Near Me - Santa Maria, California

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Locally owned small business! Our favorite Saturday night spot!! Cali burrito is my favorite, drenched in salsa! But everything is yummy! Stay in your car and drive up! Easy and fast! read more

Don't let the long line scare you! Worth the wait! Best. Tacos. Ever!! We moved here from a place that had a taco truck on every other corner, and we miss them! This one is the best ever! read more

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THE best pastor tacos!!! Asada tacos were decent and I enjoyed the chicken tinga tacos but wish they were way spicier! Can't wait to go back and try everything else on their menu. I especially can't wait for the shrimp tacos and chili cheese tater tots, although it would be hard to order anything other than those delicious pastor tacos. Oh......I forgot to mention that their torts are something special! read more

Vaqueras - Asada, pastor and chicken tinga tacos. - Mexican Near Me - Santa Maria, California

I don't know why there isn't more reviews about this?!! This taco truck is the best. This is what amazing Mexican food taste like. Every day is a special medium. My favorite items are the Cali fries with Al Pastor and the shrimp tacos. The shrimp tacos are on Friday and sat. Follow them on Facebook for their location as there's 3 spots they park at read more

Home of the delicious Jumbo Burr(it)o -- I had the Pastor and even though it came with shredded iceberg lechuga not advertised, it was still great. Salsa bar with pickled jalapeños for the extra win! I widh they made their own frescas like they do their tortillas. read more

This food was so delicious! We decided to try another well known taco truck and we were very impressed. They had a drive thru line and came to the car to take orders! They were constantly sanitizing too. It's was smooth and quick for how long the line was. The meat had so much flavor. Our family loved the food! We will be back here! read more

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Straight up, this is coming from a preference and does not speak to the flavor of the food. I'm always craving carne asada/Cali fries and a few of my friends recommended this place. I came on a Tuesday night and got my relatively quick. I love that the fries were spritzed with a little bit of lime! Added a new dimension of flavor. And they didn't skimp on carne or cheese. YES. BUT. I hate thick cut fries. The fries they use are steak fries. Which is good I guess for holding up against the greasy meat and guac. Honestly I probably won't come back. The fries were delicious, just not what I would pay for again. read more

First time I went here, it was because everyone was talking about it. The first few things I ever ordered were the shrimp tacos, and a carne asada burrito. They came out great.... orrr at least I thought they did? Maybe I was just excited to try this taco truck people raved about and got caught up in the whole thing... Don't get me wrong.... the quality of the meat does stand more compared to the other taco trucks nearby. However, I prefer my quesadillas firm, crispy, and not oozing with greasiness. You get a HUGE serving, but you also end up with a puddle of grease at the bottom, and the soggy tortilla starts separating... it wasn't good at all... The burritos are large, and you get a lot for $5. They don't stand out from other burritos that you can get elsewhere.... but it's good for what you pay, and definitely worth it if you're hungry. Nothing special, but very satisfying On a much brighter note, the shrimp tacos are a hit. You can't go wrong with those, but they only serve it certain days. This is a unique taco and the execution is different than you might expect (is that cheese on my shrimp???)... but it works! Also, for you non-cash carrying customers.. they do take electronic payment! you do have to pay the tax/transaction fee or whatever it is, but it's not too bad. I would just try to have cash on you so you pay with nice round numbers... makes things easier. PLUS they almost ALWAYS have someone who can speak/understand English... makes things so much easier when you want to tweak your order a bit. Definitely good.. I still stop by fairly often... but I've learned to stay away from the quesadilla after 3 greasy attempts. I'll stick to the tacos! read more

Vaqueras - Quesadilla. Probably better to go with the tacos. This was just too greasy. Ive ordered it 3 times, each with a different meat.. - Mexican Near Me - Santa Maria, California

Seriously the BEST taqueria style Mexican food on the Central Coast! I have been coming here for the last year since being introduced to it by some friends. It's a taco truck (actually a trailer) and we know the common nick names many give these "coaches" but I can assure you this is one of the most cleanest, newest and top of the line food truck. I have no worries eating street food of this beauty. The food is simply amazing. I usually go for my favorite, a carne asada burrito that is huge, moist and packs so much flavor. Most places can't get it right like Vaqueras, often serving dry and pre-cooked taco meats sitting in a steam table. The food taste like it was made to order. On occasion I will order what they are famous for and that is their shrimp tacos. In addition to the amazing food, I give them a plus for their beautiful trailer, friendly service and the value for your dollar. Five bucks and you have a huge burrito that is generously packed with meat. They are usually located in several areas on the North side of Santa Maria but often change through out the night. I have no problem hunting down this truck as I know my reward will be worth it! read more

This place was really really good! I loved all the tacos that I tried, and I loved the fact that they actually have guacamole! Every other taco place I go to never had avocados or guacamole. I will definitely be going back again, I can't wait to try the burritos. read more

Super friendly people that work there, very reasonable prices and authentic carne asada tacos to die for. Came home from vacation on the East Coast and Vaqueras was our first stop when we got back in to town :) read more

Vaqueras - Mexican Near Me - Santa Maria, California

Each time we've taken friends there they are amazed at the food. The reason I give it 4 stars is the wait. While my order may be 7th in line I don't understand how a truck place can take 45 minutes. The orders in front of ours were basic simple one not huge. 15 minutes is acceptable and possibly even 20 but 30 to 45 no. read more

Amazing Shrimp tacos! Flavors will burst in your mouth leaving you wanting more. My husband had the carnitas nachos 1 they could work on the chips but flavors in the carnitas were amazing ! Can't wait to go back and get more shrimp tacos and try a burrito next. Let's not forget the Cali fries! read more

This place is ridiculously good. Cali burrito always but only if I have someone to share with. It's huge! Chili cheese tater tots are a bit soggy but so good. Tacos and quesadilla also awesome. Highly recommend. But prepare to wait awhile. That is my only complaint, it takes waaaayyy too long. But it's good, so I wait. read more

This place is delicious! California fries were scrumptious!! Better than any taco truck we've ever eaten at and we are from Fresno! read more

Vaqueras - Mexican Near Me - Santa Maria, California

Everything that I've had here is delicious. If you have a big appetite try the Cali burrito. if you're in town on a Friday or Saturday night, can't go wrong with shrimp tacos! read more

Vaqueras - Shrimp nachos! - Mexican Near Me - Santa Maria, California

Excellent Cali burrito and awesome service. The burritos are huge! Easily feeds 2 people

We got here just before sunset and it took about about 20 minutes to get the food. Once we got it we were amazed with the quality and quantity. It was nicely packed, fresh and hot. There are no tables so we ate in the car. I just wish it was closer to home. I don't want to drive 225 miles to come back. Are you listening Vaqueros? Come down to south O.C. read more

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Living in Santa Maria the options for dinner to late night food options become more scarce as time progresses. There are tonnes of taco trucks here in town and choosing one is rough especially if one has had a bad experience at a previous location. The Vaqueras name has been known to be the best, but I decided to pay a visit to the restaurant location rather than the truck. I was getting my monthly haircut and my barber asks me if I have had anything from Vaqueras yet and I reply, "No, but I can't wait." He went along and said, "Bro. What are you waiting for? There is a burrito the size of your arm." I immediately jumped out of the barber chair and ran to Vaqueras which was thankfully in the same shopping center and dude let me tell you. He wasn't kidding. That burrito was the absolute best I've ever had. I ordered a full cali burrito and it was the best decision I've ever made. Thank you. read more

Their food is amazing, I got the Asada fries, so good. The burritos are massive and good. The Pastor Torta..... AMAZING! The food is not greasy it's fresh and so so so good!!!!! read more

Just went there last night, because of the good reviews on YELP, I had shrimp tacos and was expecting more,but they where silly good,just no great, my girlfriend had a chicken burrito,she said it was good, my son had a pastor burrito, he didn't finished ,the I gave it a try, it tasted like chorizo with a lot of oil, wasn't that good, would I try them again, probably. ,just something else. And get ready to wait 15 to 20 min, it was Friday night and they was lines just to order! read more

Ethos I think the food in vaqueras is really good. I know the people who work there and there kithchen is really clean. I can always see the inside of the kitchen and see that they are very sanatary. I enjoy eating there shrimp tacos with the nice hot, mealted cheese. Logos Vaqueras is a good place to go eat with your friends. They have some giant burritos that they have to cut in half to fit it in the plate. They have good prices on there tacos and burritos wichakes it affordable. Pathos They have the biggest burrito in town. You need to pray to be able to fit it all in your stomach. The taste of the california burrito is heaven. You feel like you're in heaven when you bite into the delicious shrimp tacos. read more

Great burritos... nice and big. Meat is quality and they are finally a store front location. Cali burrito is great... could use more guacamole in the burritos but hey thats not a major deal. read more

My friend and I traveled 25 miles for the Cali fries got there and the old Mexican lady was like sorry we don't have them today. But with a tone worse than the soup nazi " no soup for you" and then she was like you guys look disappointed, basically mocking us. Beware of the la llorona behind the counter. read more

I was so disappointed as I saw the Vaqueras truck sitting in their usual Saturday night spot with the lights turned off. Upon further investigation, they were having trouble with their generator and I had to go without their unbelievable shrimp tacos that night. It has been haunting me for a week. Their food is really good, and the people you meet while waiting to receive your curbside cuisine makes the experience even better. Their shrimp tacos are an absolute must. Be careful, though. Try any other shrimp taco after tasting those from Vaqueras and you'll be left disappointed. Check this family operation out! They have quite a bit going for them in the food department. read more