Sunday brunch buffet was great!!! And to top it off our server Leo made it even more amazing!!!! We will definitely be requesting to sit in his section again!!! read more

Outstanding food, Our server, Leo did a great job, was super nice and informative about the menu and just all around great service. 10/10 would recommend!! read more

We tried Vaquero's a few years ago. Sat in the bar area and it was unremarkable. The food, the service, everything. We haven't bothered to go back until recently. It was a Friday night and it was maybe 30% full. Or everyone was out back. There was a large party of folks streaming through back and forth. The menu is basic Tex Mex. They also have a country style section with chicken fried steak and such. I was tempted, but came for enchiladas. I ordered the Plato Vaquero. A beef taco, a tamale, and two beef enchiladas. The tamale was capable and better than many. The crispy taco was long and short. It was easy to handle and allowed a good mix of beef and veggies. A plate of just those would have been fine by me. The enchiladas had the same ground beef in them. The enchiladas were equally long, so only two enchiladas was easily equal to three if not four. The second enchilada made a terrific lunch the next day. The charro beans were tasty. They make their own flour tortillas and it was difficult to pause and put something in them before shoving it in my mouth. The frozen margaritas were not super sweet. My wife judged them positively because when they brought the plates and said they were hot, they were NOT joking. Our food stayed hot on the plate for quite some time. Our server was pleasant and obviously covering a lot of the restaurant. He managed to be attentive and the only part that was a drag was when we were ready to leave, getting and paying the bill took a long time. If this place is owned by Steiner Ranch Steakhouse, how about they splurge on the mobile POS for the wait staff? That was silly. read more

Wonderful food and great service by Nyx. We love the fenced in playground too- Sunday brunch is a high quality buffet read more

Today was our first visit. We didn't realize there was a buffet on Sunday, we didn't try it but it looked like they had some yummy options. Both the food and service by Jorge was great, we will definitely be back read more

Carmelo was amazing! We had an amazing birthday dinner at Vaqueros because of the great service and food!

Carmelo was a great server and the food was delicious! Our first time here and definitely not our last! We'll be back :)

service was excellent thanks to Jorge. his selections were spot on. Great place for an afternoon lunch!

The owners also own Steiner Ranch Steakhouse so you know they have taken their TexMex brand straight to the top of the list in Austin. Try the steak fajitas and tell me they aren't the best ever! Frajita nachos and enchiladas are incredible. I eat here 2-3 a week! The service is amazing and they love what the do. IT SHOWS!!!!! read more

I regularly return to Vaqueros Cafe & Cantina where I believe one of the best Mexican restaurants in Austin/West Lake Hills. This time I sat at the bar where smelled like old wood with a great western theme atmosphere. The bartender was nice and friendly. I noticed they have all varieties of Corona beers including a non-alcoholic one and multiple frozen margarita flavors. I ordered off the lunch menu getting the Tacos - 2 crispy shredded chicken with charro beans and rice. It was a big meal being a lunch item and the chicken had great flavor. It was a bit hard to hold so at it like two mini taco bowls. It was very delicious. read more

Jorge was a wonderful server for our large group! Friendly and always checking to make sure we had what we needed! Food was fantastic as well! read more

Jorge was a very nice and attentive server for our party. Good food, great service, and wonderful atmosphere.

Love this restaurant! Always full and satisfied when I leave! Alejandro was our server and he was fantastic! Jokes on point and service on 10! Thank you Vaqueros! read more

Alejandro did a great job! Friendly service and got all of our specific requests perfectly right!

Miguel was an excellent server! Food was great, fast and friendly service. A must eat!

First time here, Miguel was an excellent server and quite a gentlemen. He brought me coffee with my enchiladas, what a meal! Will be back again, please give Miguel a raise! read more

Solid first visit to Vaquero's, and appreciate the staff's flexibility hosting a few families with kids of all ages. We were happy to enjoy a table near the back door (where there's plenty of space for kiddos to play outside on the playscape and in the backyard mulch). House margs, both frozen and on the rocks were great! Probably would not order the queso or guacamole on the next visits. All of the food (fajitas, enchiladas, and carne asada) was great and well portioned! Left with a few boxes of leftovers, so hope to enjoy later in the week too. Plenty of parking, and would stop by next time we're in the area. read more

Vaquero's Cafe and Cantina - Outdoor play area - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Vaqueros has good food, good service, and a great patio! Carmelo was very attentive. Highly recommend.

Amazing food and amazing people. Jorge and Carmelo are the best! Their incredible hospitality and top-notch service made our entire experience truly unforgettable. read more

Our waiter was amazing. It was my first time here Jorge was able to suggest some very delicious plates for us to try and they didn't disappoint. I will definitely be coming again and bringing others along to try as well. read more

Jorge was a really good waiter! Took care of us. everything was great. i would come back again

Always great service and food. Highly recommend them. Our waiter Carmelo was great....he took great care of us.

Had an amazing experience at Vaqueros for their $25 all you can eat Tex-Mex Brunch Buffet on Sundays. So many food options. Well worth the price. My wife and I were stuffed. It ended up being the only meal we ate for the day haha. Didn't have room for any other meals. My favorite items were the stuffed French toast, tres leches pancakes, cowboy migas and broccoli casserole. The servers were extremely friends as well. The facilities were nice too. I wish they had some spicier menu options or spicy salsa. But still a great meal regardless. read more

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This place is the best! This is our go-to Mexican restaurant in Austin! Jorge was phenomenal! We dined on delicious food and margaritas. Always a good time at Vaquero's Cafe and Cantina. read more

Leo was amazing! He is very attentive. Knew the menu very well and helped us get some amazing enchiladas.

This place has really great fajitas. They use a high-quality meat that is very tender crispy on the outside a little pink on the inside with a seasoned butter sauce poured on it. The tortillas are homemade which is a must for a real Mexican restaurant. The chips are thin restaurant style. You are given two sauces, red and green. I prefer the green sauce. It has a way better flavor that I also put on my fajitas. My wife and I got fajitas for 2 it's around $50 for beef only. It comes with lots of onions which I do not eat, but also it comes with red and green bell peppers, which taste great. I got the Borracho beans and my wife got the refried beans. I prefer the refried beans as the Borracho beans had onions that weren't quite cooked and per my previous comment I'm not an onion fan. I do like to mix sour cream and cheese along with the rice in with my beans. We got our own container of three tortillas along with a large Molcajete of pico de gallo, I don't eat that, guacamole, sour cream, and cheese. The restaurant is an upscale restaurant, the decor is very nice, the napkins are linen, it is a very nice restaurant. On the way out they have a soft serve ice cream machine, which I love when Mexican restaurants have these. The chocolate is a mint chocolate, and the vanilla has a coconut flavor, absolutely wonderful. I suggest the mix which is in the middle as you get the flavor of both together. read more

Vaquero's Cafe and Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

had Jorge as my as my waiter, he was terrific. food and service was great. Will come again!

Jorge was a very attentive and helpful server who checked in on us just the right amount. The food was delicious as always and served very quickly. read more

Leo did a good job. Food was good. Ambiance was good. Great drinks good service. Got drinks in good timing and helped in good timing

Miguel was a great server! Food was fresh and nice service. Place has a solid happy hour!

Terrible service. Set a reservation for Mother's Day 2 weeks in advance and when we arrived we were sat outside. When we requested to sit inside we were given the option to get back on the waitlist starting from the bottom of the line. While sitting outside we battled flies and the heat. Keep in mind we were never asked if we preferred inside or outside seating when setting the reservation. Never coming back. read more

Came here with a group of girlfriends on an ATX trip to celebrate a few occasions. Really, really great spread with a pleasing breadth of options from pasta, meat, vegetables, and more meats. This buffet is definitely for the savory breakfast aficionados! I got a couple frozen margaritas along with multiple trips to the buffet line and was very satisfied at the end of the meal. The service was okay, fairly disorganized but it was busy and it only impacted our drinks. I would definitely come back for a 5-star Tex-mex focused buffet any time I return to Austin. read more

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We visit this restaurant every week and consistently enjoy both the food and the service. It is easily one of the best Tex-Mex spots in Austin. The flavors never disappoint, especially the fajitas, which are a must-try. The drinks are equally impressive, with the 1862 margaritas standing out as the best, smooth, perfectly balanced, and made with premium tequila that gives them a rich, refined flavor with just the right blend of citrus and sweetness. They are memorable and set the standard for what a great margarita should be. If you like dessert, the sopaipillas are our favorite. They are light and warm, served with high-quality vanilla ice cream, and make the perfect sweet finish to a great meal. The staff are warm, friendly, and attentive, and Jorge in particular makes every visit feel welcoming with his personable and thoughtful service. For outstanding Tex-Mex in Austin, this place comes highly recommended. read more

Vaquero's Cafe and Cantina - Awesome desert - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

I got the fajitas which were really good and my server Leo did an amazing job. 100% recommend

My boyfriend and I finally stopped by Vaqueros Café & Cantina and we're so glad we did! The food was absolutely delicious and fresh, everything was full of flavor. The drinks were great and very reasonably priced, which was a nice surprise! Our waiter, Liston (I believe that was his name), was amazing, super friendly and attentive the entire time. We watched the game at the bar and loved the nice, chill vibes. We've heard Sunday Brunch here is really good too, so we'll definitely be coming back to try that next time. Highly recommend! read more

Vaquero's Cafe and Cantina - Chicken flautas, refried beans and rice. Frozen margarita. - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've become a huge fan of Vaqueros. What first drew me in was the patio and playground, but now I find myself coming back hoping to see my favorite server, Nyx! He brings so much warmth, joy, and light to everyone he meets and goes above and beyond every single visit. He even surprises my Pokémon-obsessed kiddo with Pokémon cards, which absolutely makes his day. Nyx is an absolute gem, and he consistently makes our visits unforgettable. Thank you, Nyx, for creating such fun, special memories for our family! read more

Always a great time. Food & drink were good, but Jorge gave us amazing service!! Will definitely be back.

This is one of our favorite Mexican restaurants in the Austin area. The Chips and salsa are always fresh, and you can tell the quality of the ingredients they use. Portions are generous, service is always top notch. Last time we were in Carmelo took great care of us, and was super accommodating with the kiddos! Don't sleep on the soft serve on your way out either! read more

We were excited to try out Vaqueros because of its affiliation with Steiner Ranch and we left very disappointed. Service was terrible (waiter came to us maybe 3x over 1.5 hours), the food took forever to come out, our table area was dirty when we sat down, and our orders were wrong when they came out. Go get better Mexican food somewhere else, we will not be back. read more

Great atmosphere on the patio - easy to see the playground from your tables and the kids had a blast. Food was great and Jorge was a wonderful server - he made sure we had everything we needed! Great experience overall read more