I thought the food was above average for a traditional Mexican place! I had steak tacos on flour tortillas and they were delicious. The chips are fresh and addicting. Plenty of seating. Only issue was the soda fountain was putting out very watery soda, I'm sure they can fix it. The staff was maybe a touch under trained - friendly but couldn't answer many menu questions. Food came out very quick, and prices are reasonable. Would recommend! read more

Vaqueros - Steak tacos on flour tortillas - Tacos Near Me - Fargo, North Dakota

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It's about time I shout from the rooftops how amazing El Vaqueros is. For starters, it's a mom & pop taco business. You go for the food not the setting. The tacos are amazing. In the half dozen visits, I've tried a variety of tacos and have never been let down. Always a special for something on the menu. It was so sad when they closed for a move in the winter of 2024-2025 but they're back and as great as ever. Please don't leave us again. read more

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The quesabirria was so good that I didn't even get to take a picture before the whole thing was inhaled, but the torta was alright, not much flavor in the carne asada. However, Vaqueros were generous with the amount of fries I got with the torta, with the amount of sauces we got with our complimentary chips, and with the consomé that came with the quesabirria tacos. Thank you for not skimping out on any of this. read more

Vaqueros - Carne asada torta with fries - Tacos Near Me - Fargo, North Dakota

I made an order online 10/11 8:16pm and went to pick it up - arrived around 8:28 or something. They had a sign stating "closed for private event". They should turn off online ordering if they are closed. Now, next day, I am trying to get a refund and have called 2x already and they say no manager is available (even though I confirmed if there would be a manager the next time I call at 5pm). They asked me to call tomorrow at 11? or 12? idk they guy on the phone was not even sure himself. There should be a manager on duty to help with this stuff if the associates can't. I am a manager myself and this is unacceptable honestly. Terrible customer service. Very sad bc the food is good but not worth this hassle. read more

This business shows a complete and unacceptable lack of customer service and professionalism. I placed and paid for an order and arrived to pick it up at the stated pickup time, more than an hour before their posted closing time, only to find that the restaurant had already closed. No notice was given, and no one contacted me to say the order would not be fulfilled. They accepted my payment despite being closed, made no effort to inform me, and left me standing there with no order and no explanation. This alone demonstrates a total disregard for customers' time and money. When I called the next day to request a refund, I was told it would be handled. It was not. Over the following days, every attempt to resolve the issue was met with avoidance and hostility. The same staff member repeatedly refused to take responsibility, made excuses, told me to "try again another day," and hung up on me. When I called back simply to request the manager's contact information, because it is nearly impossible to reach anyone, I was deliberately obstructed. Instead of helping, this employee played recorded audio over the phone and hung up again. This behavior goes beyond poor service and shows a willful refusal to assist a paying customer. We are still owed nearly $200. Taking a customer's money while closed, failing to provide the order, refusing a refund, and repeatedly hanging up is completely unacceptable. This business has demonstrated zero accountability and a complete lack of customer service. Do not support this business. read more

We were really impressed with our visit. I've been meaning to go after hearing a coworker boast about how good the food is here. Both the food and the service was outstanding. The front of the house staff seemed like they genuinely cared and enjoyed their jobs. I had the Quessabirrias, which were amazing. You get three of them, filled with tender beef and they also come with great tasting rice and refried beans. Normally I'm one to finish my entire meal, but I only ate 1 of 3; getting the rest for a to-go box. Part of that reason could be all the tortilla chips & salsa I had, as the chips tasted so good. The menu isn't as huge as most Mexican restaurants, but that was fine with me. Still plenty of choices and my hunch is that everything is good here. It will be difficult to not always choose the quessabirrias since they were so good. read more

Traveling and had lunch here based on the reviews. It's fantastic ... may be the best Mexican food I've ever had. Quesabirria tacos with rice and beans were terrific. Salsa was fresh. read more

My husband's racing tradition is to have menudo after, so we found this restaurant. We pulled up just before they opened at 11 and people were already coming in so that's a great sign. It was pretty crowded by 11:10! I ordered quesabirria with no rice and he got his menudo that didn't come with hominy. It was $1 extra. The salsa was fresh tasting and the chips were crispy. My quesabirria was good! I know the tortillas break down with cooking but I wish it didn't have two tortillas for each taco. That's just me. Doesn't mean it wasn't really good. They don't serve it with onion and cilantro like back home so I stole my husband's for his menudo. The consommé was super tasty and I loved it with the onion, cilantro and radish. The refried beans were good but missing something. I guess they were different beans than what we use in Texas. I know I sound like I'm complaining but, really it's very good. Bright, clean and welcoming. I recommend. read more

Vaqueros - Quesabirriacon frijoles - Tacos Near Me - Fargo, North Dakota

In town for the wrestling tournament, and found this great Mexican spot 10 mins from Fargodome. It's worth the drive. Get the Quesabirria tacos... if you've never heard of these, give them a try, if you know what these are you'll be happy with these special tacos. As a bonus the young waitress who served me was very friendly and attentive. read more

Vaqueros - Quesabirria tacos and broth - Tacos Near Me - Fargo, North Dakota

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We stop in at least once a week here and they never disappoint. Their birria and pastor is phenomenal! Great service, great people, outstanding food! read more

Vaqueros - two tacos on a tray - Tacos Near Me - Fargo, North Dakota

There is nothing like rolling into a new town and discovering a wonderful local place for a delicious meal. The chicken enchiladas were fantastic and the verde sauce had a subtle sweetness I had never tasted before. The chips were warm and the salsa was obviously homemade with large chunks of tomato and onion in a well seasoned sauce. The flan was the the cherry on top of a great meal. Staff was very friendly and food came promptly on piping hot plates. The cheery yellow walls and colorful flags made the dining area welcoming. No alcohol served, but a good variety of Jarritos sodas on hand. Highly recommend! read more

This is the best Mexican restaurant I have been too around town. They have an appetizer which is chips and salsa which is extremely delicious it's like they warm/heat up the chips. Everything is made nice and hot ready to go! I would definitely recommend this restaurant if you're looking for somewhere new to try out. read more

Ok so I'm from CA. Haven't been able to find really good pozole for a while unless it's from la única which is one specific days of the week. This place not only serves it but I'll be damn, it's damn good. My friend referred me here and I don't regret it. So good. Service is great and you're met with a smile! Lengua tacos were delicious and horchata is how I remember it best! The chips are warm too which is so wonderful read more

Vaqueros - Pozole - Tacos Near Me - Fargo, North Dakota

Hands down the BEST quesabirria tacos my wife and I have ever had. We ordered online for pickup, and the order was ready when we arrived, great service overall. read more

Food was excellent & good service. Definitely no ambiance. Next time I would get takeout. My rice & beans were served on a chipped plate so brought that to their attention. read more

Their pastor burritos are good. I also tried their menudo and pasole. Good food,Good service, good people. Give it a shot.

A hidden gem hiding in plain sight. The food is the best kept secret in Fargo. The tacos were spicy with tons of flavor. The meat was rich and moist served on crispy but not crunchy shells with melted cheese. Onions cilantro and radishes to add crunch and a sense of lightness. Service was prompt and courteous. The ambience is nothing special to look at. Very stripped down and minimal, but the space was clean. read more

Vaqueros - Quesabirria cooked beef in corn tortillas with melted cheese and a spicy broth for dipping - Tacos Near Me - Fargo, North Dakota

Awesome place!! Definitely recommend. Wait staff very friendly and efficient!! Will be back! read more

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It is always an exciting moment when a new Taqueria opens in Fargo. I constantly crave that savory, complex, and rich experience that invariably gets better as you drive away from the Canadian border. El Vaqueros is a solid new addition to the Mexican scene. They have some great options on their menu that don't appear just anywhere, including lengua, chorizo, verde, and mole. No joke - some of their longtime completion once asked if i wanted red or green gravy on my dish. I wept, so Vaqueros looked to be a blessing. I had the 3 enchilada platter (3.5/5), which came with the usual rice and refried beans. The sides were nothing special. The enchiladas (beef + roja) were pretty solid. The ground beef was flavorful, but quite greasy. I was sad that steak enchiladas weren't an option; my partner had steak in the Fiesta Burrito and that steak was some exceptional flavor: rich, warm, smoky, unctuous. Much better than the ground beef. The sauces (5/5) I'm excited that there's a place with verde, roja, mole, and crema (sour cream) options. Just that range gives me hope. And while I'm not going to try civeche in a new-new place, that they have it on the menu gives me the warm kind of feeling inside that makes me want to eat more tacos - of which you can get "authentic" or "American." And if you don't know the difference, you'll still probably like this place. The menu is extensive including a number of huevos (eggs) options. It'll be nice to have a place that can do legit taqueria breakfast. There's also a salsa bar, which has an excellent selection of salsas, some veg, and even quartered limes. As it's the first few days, service was... a miss. No one knew Jarritos by name, despite having 6 flavors, there wasn't a lot of forethought in getting no-twist bottles. And the piece de rèsistance lacking - bottled Coke. There are also some serious expediting missteps. We'd ordered a the ChoriQueso app, which came out right away... without chips or tortillas. I mean, I like chorizo spiked cheese, but I'm not down for it as an acceptable substitution for soup. Other items were missed at tables around us, but this should be an easy fix, but that still won't help the servers attitude. Still, this is a win for Fargo flavor and a loss for my self-control. read more

Fish tacos, beans, rice, chips & salsa were all great. The staff was friendly, professional & knowledgeable. The decor was colorful with lots of windows & seating. It was a very pleasant lunch experience. I'll be back. read more

This is the best Mexican food in Fargo/Moorhead, always fresh, authentic and fast. The owner is on premises and service is prompt and friendly. Make this a frequent on your dining circuit. read more

Open for business! Horchata and quesobirria on the way Very colorful inside, looks like revamp during Covid closing. read more

Vaqueros - Quesobirria, three with rice and beans on side - Tacos Near Me - Fargo, North Dakota

El Vaqueros If you want very authentic Mexican, I can highly recommend this place. We were recently in San Diego and went to a bunch of local Mexican restaurants. El Vaqueros was on par or better. Blows any other Mexican place out of the water locally. read more

El Vaqueros is my favorite Taqueria in the Fargo-Moorhead area! I have introduced numerous friends to this restaurant and will continue to do so. They serve the best Quesabirria I have ever had. Everyone that works at El Vaqueros has been super friendly and frequently check on us while dining there. Their salsa is so good I asked to purchase some to-go and they happy obliged. read more

7 months ago when I first reviewed, this place was great. FF to now, it's terrible. Every time we have ordered for delivery, it's been wrong, like they don't look at the notes or the options THEY give you to add extra or take something off (beans, guac, sour cream, onions etc) they also must have gotten a new cook or something who doesn't know what they're doing because this time when we ordered, not only was the order wrong, but there was barely any cheese on the quesadilla and the asada was so tough and burnt I couldn't even eat it and it lacked flavor. Will definitely be looking for a new place. read more

First time I went there I was so excited for QuesaBirria!.. got 20 minutes home and no beef broth for dipping and little cheese. That sucks .Gave them a second try a few days later.. asked for and PAID for extra cheese, this time got less cheese than before and little beef broth. Food was wonderfully flavored but the tacos should be cheesy and they were just full of meat. So I basically paid for birria tacos..Too expensive for me to return sadly read more

Vaqueros - QuesaBirria - Tacos Near Me - Fargo, North Dakota

Amazing food, quick service! My new favorite place in town. Better than all of the Mexican restaurants in town.

Carne asada fries! Short wait time for to go orders. Dinged for forgetting flan. Will be going back.

Tried El Vaqueros for the first time tonight. Wow! The staff was very welcoming and friendly. At our table, we ordered a chicken taco, carnitas taco, beef and cheese enchiladas with red sauce, and the kids bean and cheese burrito. The tacos were amazing - such great flavor in both the chicken and the carnitas. The enchiladas were also really great. I normally am not a fan of restaurant beef enchiladas because the beef tastes weird to me. The beef in these enchiladas had a delicious flavor, not weird at all! The kids ate the bean and cheese burritos before I could sneak a bite, so I'm assuming they were good. We also had an order of chips and guacamole, and tried almost all of the salsas at the salsa bar - all really good. The restaurant was clean and the prices were fair. We will be back! read more

Vaqueros - Carnitas taco and chicken taco, with 4 of the salsas from the salsa bar. - Tacos Near Me - Fargo, North Dakota

Heard their was a New Mexican restaurant in town and was excited to go ,but bummed out that a new place which opened has closed down for winter months. It's Fargo North Dakota. All we have is cold. Shaking my head. read more