We've eaten here and had takeout/delivery (via DD) and they were fabulous both ways. The restaurant itself is clean and kitschy, and the workers here are friendly and polite. The food is excellent. The rice and refried beans are exactly what you'd expect, cooked well and very tasty. All the meats are great, but their picadillo (shredded combo of beef and pork) is best in our opinion. We've tried a couple of different dishes but I believe their Mole Enchiladas are the best. We tried their chalupa and true to the name, it was the size of a small boat. Thin shell, fried crisp, tons of toppings, it was almost a meal by itself. In the restaurant, we tried the fried ice cream. Sharing size, and so good. When we had delivery, they included a bag of chips and a cup of salsa for us. Very nice! We really like this place and highly recommend it. read more

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First time eating here and chose it based on Yelp reviews. Staff was super friendly and food was delicious. We will be back.

Food was great, experience here was great as well. Very good restaurant, the staff was very nice and friendly!

Just okay. Probably wouldn't go back. My husband order pork and it was one giant slab of meat that definitely didn't taste like pork. I ordered a carnitas burrito but they called a few minutes later to tell me they didn't have any, so I switched to chicken. read more

Fast and attentive service. Love the Mexican Pizza. The portions are huge; always have some to take home. Margaritas are good and big. It's sort of a hidden gem, located in a small strip center. read more

Food and service was awesome and outstanding. I'm from Ohio. If I live bed here I would be a regular. Thank you. A+

It was a good place to eat fast and friendly staff highly recommend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Great food and service the drinks are great. Perfect date or celebration location. We eat here regularly and they always treat us very well.

Best Mexican Restaurant in Statesville While there are other better know Mexican Restaurants in Statesville, the quality of their food pails in comparison to Vaqueros. Tucked into a small strip mall on the eastern edge of Statesville, it's a bit hard to find but worth the effort. My favorite is the Steak Fajita Quesidilla. What I like about it is the fact that the steak flavor jumps out at you. It's not bland and it's well complimented with the cheese and other sides. It's probably the best Mexican dish in Statesville. Service is excellent and very helpful in navigating an unfamiliar menu. In every case where I have asked for a recommendation, I have not been disappointed. Not much on atmosphere. It's a storefront. This place would exploded if they were in a better location. read more

Vaqueros Mexican Restaurant - a car parked outside - Mexican Near Me - Statesville, North Carolina

Perfect food every time! Love this place!! They are always packed when we go so we usually order it and pick up at the window! Don't eat sushi so I can't comment on that but the hibachi steak and shrimp is divine! read more

The best!!! After discovering this hidden gem we have decided this place is the only place we will go to for Mexican food! Amazing food and great service! So good!! Highly recommend! read more

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Not much to look at from the outside, I can't tell you how many times I have passed this place thru the years and not even known it was there....maybe cuz the location looks kinda like a postal service store. We finally stumbled in on the recommendation of a friend and here's how it breaks down: Location & Atmosphere: Small, hole in the wall, clean, not much ambience but the family who owns/runs/cooks makes you feel welcome. It's very casual and very accomodating for kids and special requests (ie. Items not on menu but very mexican.) Service: Attentive but not overbearing, food cooked to order so takes a bit longer than most places, very friendly. Food: As the owner said, "You're from L.A., you know we have to make our food kinda gringo" but it is not soooo gringo that I'd say it's inauthentic. I never order so much food but today I decided to order a Mucho Combo so I could kill three birds w/one stone. Chicken Enchilada, Chicken Chimichanga, Carne Asada Street Tacos. Enchilda was good, Chimi needed some bell peppers and onions, carne asada was a bit too well done but perked up w/lime. Hubby ordered the Macho Burrito w/picadillio (shredded pork & beef), it was ginormous and he loved it. My son's beans were dry from too long under the broiler but he liked his enchilada and rice. The owner said next time we are in just ask what they are eating in the kitchen and that's what they'll make us. That will definitely more exotic and authentic. Grand total w/three drinks two adult meals and one kiddie meal was $28.50. read more

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Great Food!! Mexican authentic awesome they are super nice we always come here with my family to enjoy the delicious tacos sopes tortas! Recommend it. read more

LOVED it! Forgive me y'all for not remember what I ate. I was on a date and it was a few weeks ago. But my food was SO good and the place was so cool. I think it's family owned. From where we sat we could actually see into the kitchen. The restaurant is somehow bigger than it looks from outside. Sombreros on the walls, regular diner-type tables and chairs. The guy who took our orders was really accommodating. He let me customize my (picky) order and he even put on some music when I asked. We were here a couple of hours at least. It's a bit of a drive from my house but I'll definitely go again. read more

Healthy portions, tasty food, quick service, and friendly staff. My husband had the Steak and Chicken Fajitas and shared with me. Lots a of meat on the plate. You don't have to use a magnifying glass to find it. LOL read more

Always on the Money!!! Great food great prices!! Was my Dad's favorite place to eat!!! I'll always come back, Fajita Burrito is amazing! Ask for the hot salsa... Amazing read more

New to area and after looking online for near by restaurants decided to give this place a shot, ordered the Fajita Burreto and it was wonderful, man size portions at good price. I will definitely be back, probably tomorrow. read more

The food is excellent and the service is good too.I ate there today and thinking about the food is making me hungry again,best Mexican food in the area . read more

This place is fantastic. It's run by the same folks who run Torero's in Durham. The Chicken Taquitos are THE BEST. My sister and I shared a plate and the serving was enough for 2. We will definitely be back. read more

Delicious authentic Mexican food, and I was surprised and excited to find pupusas on the menu as well! Yum

Found another fantastic place for Mexican! It's a Mom, Pop and their Son. It was packed tonight . Salsa is good more saucy than I'm used to. We all enjoyed it. read more

Vaqueros Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Statesville, North Carolina

Vaqueros is my favorite Mexican restaurant. Period. I grew up in Statesville, but have long since moved away. Whenever I return to visit family, I always stop in Vaqueros for some nostalgia and out-of-this-world, authentic Mexican food. I have been going to Vaqueros since I was a small child and my mom would take my brother and me to their original location. I believe the name was Toreros back then. The food is just as excellent now as it was then. This is the only restaurant I have been to with such a wide selection of real, authentic Mexican dishes and it puts Mexican restaurants that only serve Tacos, Burritos, Fajitas and the like to shame. At Vaqueros you can get delicious molcajete soup served in the traditional stone bowl, pollo con crema, ceviche, their unique take on ACP, the list goes on... the quality of the food is a stunning contradiction to the price and atmosphere. If you aren't feeling very adventurous, they have the BEST chimicangas as well. I have tried nearly every item on the menu at this point and there aren't any I wouldn't recommend. The atmosphere is very unpretentious. It's a simple restaurant, but the 3 family members who run it are always there, and always friendly. read more

Best Mexican restaurant around. We've been coming here for years and love it. Friendly people and wonderful food. Service is excellent. Great menu selection with plenty to offer any tastes. We will be back soon. read more

BEST CHIMICHANGA EVER!! The chimichanga is a must have. It is simple compared to most places but it the best one you will ever find! The food and service is great. The kitchen is always fast with our orders. Prices are set just perfect for the food provided. read more

We were starving when we popped in for supper. Not busy on a Friday, but we just figured it was because restaurants had just been reopened after the covid 19 shut down. The server was friendly. The chips and salsa came out right away. Good salsa with a little spicy bite. I ordered the chile relleno. My husband ordered the same, but his was wrapped in a burrito! I had never seen that on a menu, but he enjoyed it. The chile was good, the rice and beans were good as well, beans were a little thin for my liking. BUT! The absolute best thing was the fresh guacamole. I make guacamole at home using a recipe my father in law got from a Mexican friend. My guacamole is really good. The guacamole in the restaurant though...eyes rolling in your head, I want to put my face in the bowl, I will arm wrestle you for the last bite good! The guacamole is made fresh and it's hands down the best we have ever eaten. Don't let the outside of this little "hole in the wall place" fool you. read more

Best Mexican food I've had between Statesville and Mooresville. I've been looking for more flavorful Mexican food since i moved here from Los Angeles and this place has yet to disappoint. This is the only place i like. read more

Decent food and waiter. Songs shouldn't be the 80s music and waiter needs less time on phone. Portions need to be adult size and not 2 1-2" for a chimichanga and enchilada. Place needs some love as far as atmosphere also, especially with the bar that opened near it. read more

We are new to town - we wanted Mexican and this place is amazing! Authentic Mexican food run by a local family! We got there close to closing time and they still served us with a smile. They didn't rush us and are super friendly!!! read more

Great food. It's all homemade by mom and dad. Staff was very friendly, awesome little place. I will definitely go there again.

In love with this place! The waiter is the son, mom and dad cook in the back. You want some awesome food? Come here and Sergio will hook you up! The burritos are massive, the salsa is fresh and the chicken fajitas are beyond words! read more

My wife and I went during lunch last week and there was only one waiter working. The food took way too long to arrive....and it wasn't very good. I will not be back. I'm giving it two stars because I liked the overworked waiter, but a bland lunch should not take 90+ minutes. read more

The best Mexican food in Statesville! The meals are always freshly prepared and served on a warm plate. Everyone is happy to see you walk in the door and make you feel welcome. read more

I really like this place. One of my favorite,but I have had terrible wait times especially for take out. I think it is mainly two ( really nice ) guys who run the place and they get overwhelmed. read more

Nice family run, family oriented restaurant. Very friendly people definitely make you feel welcome. Like most Mexican restaurants the menu contains a large selection at very reasonable prices. The food was flavorful with generous portions. I would definitely return the next time I am in town. read more

Awesome homemade mexican food found in a small out of the way place in Statesville NC. A Must Try Mexican Restaurant.

I drop by Vaqueros almost every time I'm in Statesville. The food is great but what I really love about it is that it's truly a family run business. The son is waiting tables and dad is cooking in the kitchen! And they're so welcoming you feel like you're eating with friends. read more

One of Statesville's best-kept secrets. Fresh, home-made food. No bottled salsa here. We've never had a bad meal there, and many, many great ones. I love the chili rellenos - not deep-fried, and less greasy than most places. If you don't feel good, try the chicken soup. I call it Mexican penicillin. We've never had to wait for a table, which proves it's a well-kept secret. There's been some recent remodeling, so there's more atmosphere than before, but it's still a small, family-owned restaurant. If you don't see what you're looking for on the menu, just ask. They're very accomodating. read more

this is one of the Best Mexican restaurants in town ;The owners are great cooks and very personable and Great Prices...

There are a few Mexican restaurants in town, but if you want truly authentic food at great prices, Vaquero's is the place to go. The portions are huge and the taste...out of this world!!! It's a family run business with genuine hospitality; not the fake stuff you get at most places. All of the food is excellent, best ever. You are greeted as soon as you walk in and you have to try Sergio's sweet tea! You get salsa and chips (both made fresh!) as soon as you sit down. I've NEVER been to a restaurant where I have felt so welcome and was treated like one of the family. After you try Vaquero's, you'll wonder where they've been all your life! read more

BEST Mexican food in town The portions are huge and the prices are low. They could charge twice as much and patrons would still pay. Their interior remodel really compliments their great food. I hope the owners are training the next generation of cooks to carry on their tradition. "Muy Bien!" read more