Great restaurant with friendly staff. The menu listed a nice variety of items and pricing is decent. The salsa tasted homemade. House Margarita was very good, the mixer they used was nice flavor and not too acidic. I had the meal that had three enchiladas - presentation was nice and it was a large serving. The restaurant is clean with bright cheerful decor. Bathrooms are clean. All around nice place to go. read more

This place was super busy but we got seated fairly quickly. Our server was great and very attentive. Typical Mexican restaurant vibes for decor. I had the salsa verde enchiladas and thought they were very good. My husband didn't really enjoy his food. read more

Good portions, decent taste and quick service. We ordered takeout and I'd also recommend if you're looking for a good dining experience cuz the ambience was very inviting. read more

This place sucked. Tasteless, expensive, no flavor. Definitely wouldn't recommend this place if you're looking for real Mexican nor for Latin flavors. read more

Not sure why this place has some poor reviews. We had a very good experience here last week while in town. Easy to get a table for dinner, very good service. Our table ordered a variety of enchiladas, a combo plate, guacamole, and queso. Beer selection was pretty good, did not try the margaritas. Very good experience overall. read more

The food was great! The service was wonderful. Our first time here and we will definitely be back!

Staying in an AirBNB in Columbia Falls last week, my husband and I were looking for something local and found this restaurant. Although it was busy, we got in without too long of a wait. First impressions were the atmosphere was great and the restaurant appeared very clean. Our server was friendly and efficient. There were lots of choices on the menu, but not too many. The food was delicious and portions were just the right size. The price was good, too. We liked this place so much, in fact, that we actually ate here two nights in a row (and luckily, even got the same server!) read more

Great restaurant maybe a weird position but not that bad overall as a Hispanic trying this food they got it pretty much nailed down. I read all the bad yelp reviews before coming here and decided to give it a shot in all honestly I liked it but didn't loved it. Food tasted great but they somewhat lack a bit more interaction and food Information i didn't know the super nachos with certain meats come covered in sauce I was not aware of that. Just ask what it contains if your picky give it a chance wouldn't hurt over all great food just needs more focus on menu and detailing everything or as much as possible. read more

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Love this place we were up in Glacier for a month and had eaten here 4 times. Food was delicious margaritas will hit you hard! Service always pleasant and quick. Have to get the salsa verde!! Make sure you visit read more

What a nightmare. We were starving after a day on the river and decided that mexican sounds good. We got there at about 830p and waited until 920p. In that time, we placed an order and ate all the chips n salsa. The place was only about a 1/3rd full. One party of 4 to our left up and left in exasperation. The party to our right rolled their eyes as the manager walked by, ignoring us again. They told us they had waited 10 minutes just for water. Several waitresses floated about, just wiping tables and looking defeated. The confused/ineffective manager frantically attended to frustrated patrons. The single waitress actually "serving" kept taking orders, and then pointing the manager to this table and that. We finally left the cash on our table for my margarita (which was not served with salt, as I had ordered, and mostly tasted like a cheap mix) and ditched the place. NEVER AGAIN. read more

Confusing entrances, as Main Street entrance is the bar and the restaurant entrance is through the parking lot. Locals are o k with it, so get local! Good menu selection of popular Mexican dishes. Not real spicy, but the salsa has a mild kick to it, so make use of it. Very busy staff and well attended. Take out is a popular choice here,a nod is reasonably timely. read more

Took my family here after a day in Glacier . Arrived about 45 minutes before closing time & hostess turned us away , saying they were not accepting any more customers.... Not many options around. Ended up going to the grocery store for sandwich stuff.... Highly recommend Smith's grocery!!! read more

This was a great Mexican Food stop. Restaurant is access from the backside of where Google Maps says it is. Inside is super clean. Staff was super friendly and the food was really good. Chips were on point. read more

Service horrible food is mediocre great ambiance and really great casino they just need to pay attention to the customers........

Excellent Mexican restaurant. Extensive menu of all the expected Mexican fare. Everyone in our party enjoyed their meal. The service was friendly and efficient. Pleasant atmosphere. read more

Had the crab enchiladas. Really good. Highly recommended. Service fast and friendly. Will most likely come back before I leave town. They have WiFi! Pretty sure they use msg since I'm getting thirsty after eating. If you're sensitive ask them to leave it out. read more

Vaqueros - Crab enchiladas solid 4 stars - Mexican Near Me - Columbia Falls, Montana

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Coming from Texas, I assumed I wouldn't be getting what I'm used to. This will likely satisfy your Mexican food craving but definitely won't blow your mind. It's just bland and my black beans were too salty. I doubt I'll would come back. They do have frozen margaritas! read more

From the decor to the food every thing is just right. Just beware the entrance is in the back. We almost missed it. We are so glad we kept looking. The food was delicious. read more

My favor chicken or steak fajitas combos with Salas & sour cream!!! That restaurant very good recommendation go there and try for it.

We enjoyed our dinner! The service and food were exceptional. The restaurant was busy yet we received our delicious food quickly.

Went to Montana GNP. Didn't expect to find anything decent. BUT this place is soooooo good!!!! Had the carne asada burrito with salsa verde. Phenomenal!!!!most place gives u cold salsa verde this place serves it hot. I'm from Southern California, Mexican food capital. I can say this place is better than 99% of the places back home. Excellent service too. If and when I'm back I will remember Vaqueros. read more

Amazing food and service along with a great atmosphere! I got the chicken enchiladas and my mom got the expresso burrito with shredded beef and I mean to tell you both were delicious and some of the best Mexican food we've ever had! read more

We were excited to find this restaurant still open when most others were closed. The portions were enormous and the service was fast and friendly! read more

This was such a impostors to Mexican food! They used precooked shells for their tacos. Their cheese was uncooked in their enchiladas. Their beef quesadilla looked like cat food. It was so disappointing. read more

One of my favorites in consistently great Mexican Food. So much to choose from on the menu. The Gold Cadillac Margarita is a must.

First, we decided to give Vaquero a try after looking over their menu online. We noticed that they are still requiring masks due to the continuing worldwide pandemic so we thought they were being appropriately considerate and cared about customer safety. A sign at the entrance says masks are required. But the hostess was not wearing one. Many of the waitstaff were maskless and as I was facing the entrance when eating I saw group after group come in without masks and no one asked them to put them on. Their Yelp ad states that all tables were sanitized between visitors but I did not see one table wiped down when people left. It gave me the sense that I'd been lied to. Second, the food. I can only speak to my entree, the enchiladas de mole, I didn't try anyone else's. Our plates arrived quickly and our waiter (masked) was attentive. But the food looked a hot mess. On the left was an insipid grey puddle of what I took to be beans but they were a tasteless puree and they oozed all over the plate. On the right was a scoop of Spanish rice, kind of orange-y but also tasteless, no tomato flavor at all and some of the rice was hard as if it had sat under a heat lamp for too long. In the middle of it all sat two enchiladas, tortillas stuffed with shredded chicken. The mole sauce did add a little flavor but the chicken was so dry I had to dip it into the insipid grey puddle before I could eat it. Although I didn't try it I suspect I could have taken the chicken home and used it for kindling the next morning. Altogether there was nothing authentic or tasteful about my entree. I won't go back. read more

Very pleasantly surprised...good food, great service and nice chips n salsa. Glad we stopped here on the way to Glacier!

This place was ok but the service was horrible and manager once we let the manager know about the poor service he didn't care at all to offer a cash back option or anything just said ok thank you... this place needs to be re-staffed from top to bottom read more

Traveling through Montana, we stayed in Columbia Falls for almost 2 months. We ate at this place a bunch of times. Is it high-end Mexican food? No. Is it the most authentic? No. But it's really good. The food is simple and tasty, the portions are large. It definitely hits the spot. read more

I have no clue where these 5 stars are coming from. It was expensive and tasteless. I got a Chicken Burrito and Beef Taco. Taco was soggy af-- literally fell apart. Side of rice and beans had to have been worth a penny. absolutely no flavor. if you're looking for good mexican food. this is not it. read more

It's okay Mexican. Lots of cheese. Decent flavor. Good prices. Usually unlimited chips and salsa. I like their sister restaurant Casa Mexico better in Kalispell. There is also a Los Caporales in Kalispell which is known as Los Cops ;-) for obvious reasons. The locals love it here! read more

Mexican pizza is a must get...tacos and margaritas are phenomenal. Service was fast we had 4 margaritas, an app, and 2 entres, and were in and out in 40 minutes l. read more

We eat here often. The food is fresh and authentic. Special requests are no problem. My wife and I are both gluten and dairy free and there is plenty for us to eat here. We always end up taking food home with us because the portions are generous. They just renovated and the atmosphere has gone from hole-in-the-wall but friendly, to very impressive and friendly. It is not affiliated with the other Los Caps in Kalispell anymore. Enjoy! read more

Mediocre Mexican food. Margaritas weren't great. Food was classic bland Mexican food.

My wife had to remind me that my expectations for quality were too high since we live in an area of the country that is chock-full of great Mexican food and this is northern Montana for heaven's sake. Overall, it was "OK". You will do best by lowering your expectations. My carne asada soft taco rated a 4 out of 10, while the cheese enchilada was closer to a 7. The service was mixed. She was friendly but neglected to tell me about a significant price differential in my taco based on the offered meat. Did not make any adjustments to my tab when I discovered the nearly double-the-difference. So much for the server adjusting a bill for the server's mistake. Lower your expectations for Mexican food, and you won't be disappointed. read more

What a great place for dinner! We had a large family each with different menu choices and each very satisfied! Service was fast and fun! Beef Quesadilla read more

First time to restaurant and go say, the food is very authentic and good priced. Definitely will return

Okay. Food looks really good but is average. Chili Relleno was cold and tasted like it had been cooked hours before. Place was clean and serve was good but price were high and not the food I was expecting based on other reviews. read more

Mediocre at best. Service was subpar. Still don't know the server's name. Waited 15 mins before drink order was taken. Got a quesadilla. Tortilla was rock hard- I played a full drum solo with my fork on it. Chicken was gross. I would rather eat Taco Bell off the floor than this. read more

We came in late and ordered the combos. Not the best tasting Mexican food in the world, even after hiking and starving for a whole day! This place is open till late (which suits well for us coming back from a long trail), but you can tell that they want you out of there soon. Not recommended. read more