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    Vaquero's Cafe and Cantina

    3.9 (432 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Tex-Mex, Bars
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    VAQUERO'S CAFE AND CANTINA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    14 days ago

    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

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    3 days ago

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

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    5 days ago

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

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    10 days ago

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

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    10 days ago

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

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    3 days ago

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

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    9 hours ago

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

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    2 days ago

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

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    2 days ago

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

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    5 days ago

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

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    9 days ago

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

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    10 days ago

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

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    16 days ago

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

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    30 days ago

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

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    5 months ago

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

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    Ask the Community - Vaquero's Cafe and Cantina

    Do you have a playground?

    they do! Out in the back of the Restaurant they have a lower and upper deck next to it there is a playground. It is a beautiful area to hang out and enjoy a drink while the kids are playing.

    Anyone go to their Sunday brunch? How was it? Do you know the hours?

    Sue, Our hours for Sunday brunch are 10am - 2pm with live music on the patio. Here is a link to our Sunday brunch menu: https://www.vaqueroscafe.com/events.

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    Fabulous experience at Day Maker! First off, I found the service to be great. The manager was a…read morereally sweet guy who came over to chat and check on us, and our server, Savy, was incredible. She was so friendly, helpful, and just had such a nice charm about her! I really love some of the Austin diner spots that have such fun menus (i.e. Phoebe's). The problem with Day Maker is the menu has such interesting choices that I generally wanted almost everything. Went with the Chorizo Benny and I will be back for that for sure! One of my fave breakfast items I've had in Austin (and ive had some good ones!) We also had the enchilada and Churro pancakes. I can't wait to come back and I'd bring friends/fam here for sure that visit.

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