I literally downloaded Yelp just to say that Vaqueros BBQ is absolutely amazing! Some of the best legit Tex Mex and BBQ food I've had in DFW in the 30 years I've lived here. Service and vibes are also top notch! My Fiancé and I liked this place so much that we catered them for our wedding and surprisingly they were even BETTER catered! All of our guests were obsessed with the food and their whole setup. I cannot recommend them enough! If you have any functions coming up seriously consider their catering! read more

Food Suadero taco: Meat was dry and flavorless. Salsa was flavorless as well. Birria taco: Meat also dry. Better than suadero. Service: Slow, given buzzer that doesn't buzz. Could not understand how we would be notified that our food is ready, Ambiance: On par with Chipotle that has a patio. read more

As we make our way through the D magazine top 10 best new restaurants, we decided to stop by Vaqueros. The reviews seemed to indicate we would be in for a treat, especially because of the mashup between bbq and Mexican cuisines. Worried that we would be in for a wait we were pleasantly surprised that the restaurant wasn't has busy as we expected. Mindful that we showed up at 11:45am on a Saturday. One at the counter we could see some of the meat trays being prepared and the sides. Shame there were no tasters offered as is usually the case in other bbq spots across Texas. Anyhow so we ordered the Texas tray, a combo of brisket, hot links and pork ribs with 2 sides of apple Gorgonzola slaw and Texas beans. And as a lover of Mexican food, I had to order a bbq birria and carnitas tacos. First up was the carnitas, great flavor, well filled and the green salsa was superb. However I found the pork cubes to be too big for the taco which meant they are very fatty and not crispy enough. Second was the bbq birria taco which came with a nice side of consume. Again great flavor, but some cheese (even optional) would be nice. All in all tacos had great flavor and I would order them again. Maybe next time if they are ordered alongside a bbq tray, they can working on timing the prep as both tacos were a little on the cold side. Now on to the Texas tray. The hot links, tasty, spicy but we did find the casing a little tough. The ribs were the star. Fall off the bone tender, great smoke and thank god they were not smothered in bbq sauce. As for the brisket, as I prefer lean brisket, I was reminded that we were not given the option lean or fatty when we ordered. The brisket was flavored well and thank god there wasn't an excessive presence of salt. The meat was very tender and paired very well with their house made bbq sauce. Now the sides, the apple slaw was phenomenal and something I am going to try to make at home. It could have done with a little more Gorgonzola but that is because I love blue cheese. And the beans, scratch made as you can see the chiles and taste that it has been cooking for hours. The dining rooms are spacious and nicely decorated. We really appreciated the heating lamps being on as it was a little chilly that morning. If we are in the area and in the mood for BBQ we will be sure to drop by again. read more

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Brisket was super dry and tough. I never use BBQ sauce, but today I definitely needed it just to get through it. Ribs were a solid 10/10 -- absolutely the highlight. Sides: French fries were the best. Beans and mac & cheese were okay, nothing memorable. read more

The food is excellent and so is the service!! My fave is the Mac bowl and the Apple Gorgonzola slaw. read more

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As a Cali native, everyone always tells me I have to go to Texas and try the BBQ, but I honestly didn't understand the hype until I came here. The brisket is incredibly tender and melts in your mouth, and don't forget to add their homemade BBQ sauce for that extra punch of flavor. Never had green apple slaw before, but it was absolutely delicious and the Mac and cheese was to die for. The seating area in the back is huge and a great spot for a big group. read more

Vaqueros Texas Bar-B-Q - Brisket, apple slaw, Mac and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Allen, Texas

This is a new restaurant. They started out as a food truck enterprise. I love the location. There are 3 dining areas, the main dining, the large dining area which hosts live music . Then there is the outdoor dining area. This area is bustling with shopping and dining experiences. Everything we had was tasty. The Cole slaw was unique and delicious. The Mac n cheese was good enough. I had the smoked turkey and the carnitas taco (technically a tostada), our food was a little slow (still shaking down the food service line) and therefore my taco was a bit too soggy to pick up successfully in one part. Everyone loved the sausages, The brisket had a good smoke ring. The best value from my perspective was the brisket nachos, they were huge! Management needs to refine the dining room a bit. I had to go to the counter to get napkins, there were none outside on the table; like inside. The order spot is also the pickup spot which is not good. Several menu items have been struck down permanently. To my personal disappointment the smoked chicken was also struck off the menu; still scratching my head on that one. They did have a solo musician performing in the big dinning hall. We love live music I'm going to reserve judgement for another 6 months.Vaqueros has some very good competition nearby. They do have a few unique menu items on the menu, I just hope they stay so as to differentiate themselves from the others. Go, try it and give us your review. read more

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The barbecue here is so good. It is ridiculous!! When you come in the service is impeccable. The meat is so Tinder! The macaroni and cheese is superb. All the sides are good. No bad choices ever!!!! read more

TLDR: Amazing hospitality and great BBQ with twists I can't emphasize enough how amazing the hospitality is at Vaqueros. My party and I came by half an hour before opening and Trey let us in early and hung out with us until opening time. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful in every interaction. The brisket, sausage, turkey were all smoked as well as you'd find in the best places. Everything is made with quality ingredients, especially evident in the beautifully marbled prime brisket. Vaqueros is significantly less salty than other BBQ joints - really letting the meat shine. They also do great tacos and burnt ends. These both stray from your standard joint - the pork belly burnt ends are closer to chicharrones than the typical sauced / glazed pork belly bites. If I was in the area I'd definitely be coming back. Vaqueros is a wonderful representation of the community with some great food. Extra: Vaqueros has an amazing indoor smoke room rather than an outdoor setup. It's a laboratory of custom windows, smokers, fire pits, etc. all for the purpose of making barbecue indoors. It really is an engineering marvel - a glimpse into the future of barbecue. read more

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Staff is awesome. Super clean inside. Huge - there's the dining room attached to the cashier and where they dole out the meat but another side room too. Everything was prepared excellently - and when I got there an hour or two before close, they had run out of a bunch of stuff. Always a good sign :) Will be back! Also the area it's in is great for an evening stroll after eating! read more

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Not a bad BBQ spot in Allen but there were some misses when my fiance and I came to try it out... When we visited on a Friday evening at around 6:30pm, there were only a few people in line and plenty of empty tables to go around. When you get to the front of the line, you order meats at the first section of the counter and then you order sides, tacos, and any other dishes at the check out counter further down. For BBQ, we got their prime brisket, hot link sausage, and pork ribs with mac & cheese and fries. The brisket was nice and tender and it was probably my favorite out of all three meats. Both sides were just okay in my opinion and not a stand out. Other than their core BBQ offerings, we also tried their al pastor pork belly burnt ends and the BBQ birria taco, and this is where things fell flat for me. The pork belly burnt ends tasted more like crispy pork belly, and the meat + skin was super tough and almost inedible in some parts. The birria taco was okay but I wish it had more flavor. read more

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If taste buds could throw a fiesta, mine would still be dancing in sombreros after visiting Vaqueros Texas Bar‑B‑Q. I came here and ordered tacos. I had the BBQ Birria Tacos: These weren't just tacos, they were tiny miracles wrapped in tortillas. Juicy, smoky, cheesy, and so perfectly cooked that I briefly considered proposing marriage to them. I also had the Carnitas tacos: Tender, flavorful, and so good they made me question every life choice that led me to eat anything else before. Honestly, if carnitas were currency, I'd be a billionaire. The atmosphere was great, it was moderately crowded, but in that "everyone's in on the secret" kind of way. People looked happy--like they'd just discovered the meaning of life, and it was covered in salsa. The Bathrooms? Spotless. Dining area? Sparkling. Even the tables looked like they'd been polished by angels with barbecue sauce‑scented wings. l Vaqueros isn't just serving food--it's serving joy, laughter, and a reminder that sometimes the best therapy comes in taco form. If you leave hungry or unhappy, that's on you, amigo. I will return and try some of the various BBQ, but today, it was a taco feast and it was YUMMY. read more

All the food was amazing. Ribs fell off the bone and tacos had great flavor. Rarely do you find a place that combines Hispanic and barbecue together like this. It's a great combination. All the staff were super helpful and kind and patient and I enjoyed talking to them. We will definitely be back for sure and make this a regular stop anytime we're in the area. read more

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We recently stopped in for lunch and found a new favorite restaurant! Vaqueros Texas Bar-B-Q is delicious. We have since been back twice. The Gorgonzola slaw is wonderful and a great side dish with the beef sandwich. If you are hungry for good Bar-b-q this is the place. Highly recommend. read more

Service was great and the atmosphere and location are awesome. Even some of the sides and the prime brisket was incredible but after an $82 bill for 3 people, the food wasn't as up to par as I'd hoped. Maybe it was because it was 230pm and after the lunch rush on a Saturday and during a Mothers day craft show at Wattera Edge, but for what we paid, I wasn't impressed. The burnt ends pork was barely edible. It was so tough it felt like id Crack a tooth. The sauces covered up the actual pork flavor and didn't compliment it. It was drowned in sauce. We also got the regular pork and it was so gross and fatty that it bled through the butcher paper. I don't think there was actual meat in the portion they gave us. We tried the elote and it was OK. The beans, Mac and cheese and potato salad were honestly better quality and flavor than the meats. I will say we ended up getting the first slices off rhe prime brisket and it was phenomenal. Also the staff is super nice but for what we paid, I was expecting alot higher quality bbq. Maybe well try again on a less busy weekend. Ps, if you've never been to Watters Edge on a weekend, parking is an abysmal nightmare. Just park at of changes or off of Watters Edge a bit and walk. Trust me. This is a cool location in a trendy and cool shopping area, so it gets busy fast! read more

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You're kidding me right,? After waiting 3 months for this new BBQ purveyor to work the kinks out,we walk in and the owner says, "We're out of brisket and ribs". More on that later,for now I've got to interject that the pit master Christian,saved the day and a 1 Star review. I had planned all week to take my grandson to Vaqueros for Q. He has inherited his grandfather's love of Q and we choose Vaqueros tonight. One of my earliest memories growing up in Dallas was my dad taking me into the original Sonny Bryan's and Sonny apologizing for being out of brisket. Guess what?He turned around and made us a turkey sandwich on the house. Sonny knew business. Today,those simple times are gone. Everything is going corporate,profit motive, high rent, fancy smokers. That's all good unless you can't deliver your product. Thanks for the pit room tour Christian. I give your efforts five stars and will return to sample your Brisket. read more

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Came to try their tacos and I will say I liked one out of the three I got. My fav was the brisket taco. My husband got a barbecue platter and liked both the brisket and turkey. The mac and cheese is ok not the best. Restaurant was clean inside and they have alot of open seating. read more

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We stopped in for a quick snack and wow. We had the loaded nachos. Brisket was delicious and so tender. The team was awesome in helping us build the plate. We need to come back for a proper BBQ meal. read more

Happy to have local bbq and it's super creative. Here's what works- great location at the corner of Watters Creek retailing on the parking lot. Great outdoor seating and access from the bike path. Plenty indoor seating as well with super cute cowboy decor. Wood plank tables and even big screens playing white washed westerns. Like many bbq joints you order at a meat counter and walk through a line and pay at the end of the line. (If you want an alcoholic beverage you have to order at a separate window) . You get a buzzer, seat yourself and wait to be called to another window to pick up any remaining items. In terms of alcohol there is a limited selection of bottled beer, and a margaritas from a countertop slushee style granita machine. The food is good. We had several different selections. But it was too much. We all overate from huge portions and felt unwell due to rich food overeating. What would I change besides the food portion size? The bbq sauce was a tad too sweet. My food temp was cool. Overall this is a great addition to Allen and Watters Creek. read more

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Not what I was expecting from such a talked about BBQ spot. Unfortunately, I didn't really enjoy what we ordered this time around. It's disappointing because we had a much better experience during our last visit, back when they were still operating out of the food truck. We were disappointed by the and ribs. We had hoped we there in time for the pastrami brisket but it was sold out already around 4pm. I like the fact that there wasn't a long line but that may mean something else. It's a good space. I wished it was a better read more

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I have been wanting to try Vaqueros ever since they moved here in Allen. I've been to their food truck in Grapevine and enjoyed their food that time. Now, that they're here partnered with Mi Cocina, I think the food isn't the same. The ribs were a little off. Kinda tasted like boiled but are still enjoyable. It didn't have the smoked feel and taste to it. The corn this time isn't sweet and as juicy as before when I had them from their food truck. The nachos were loaded but very average at best. Would I come back? Yes! Cause my order this visit is not my regular go to's. I need to try their brisket and have heard good things about the pastrami brisket as well. The guts behind the counter are patient and helpful. This location have an indoor and outdoor (covered) space great for big groups. read more

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This place was good! Tender and flavorful meats. The brisket was smoky and had a good pepper seasoning. The sausage had a good bite. The ribs were sweet and juicy. I also tried some burnt ends which was so delicious. My favorite was the suadero tacos. It was juicy, crispy, sauce was a bit garlicky. The workers were so nice. Its one of the few places that had air conditioning pit room! I would come back. read more

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Two of the best things in Texas! Amazing barbecue with Mexican influence! Meats smoked to perfection and used to create amazing dishes with big Mexican influence. I've eaten here a few times - always great. Took their BBQ School and was blown away. No secrets (except the chili recipe). Trey is a humble pit master willing to teach and share. His pits are like none other - amazing art work! BBQ School is definitely recommended. You will learn and eat amazing food. read more

They haven't lost a beat in transition from Grapevine food truck to their brick and mortar store. The brisket os still delicious and moist. The ribs are perfectly cooked and seasoned. The turkey is tasty. The chipotle cheddar sausage had a nice snap, was cheesy with just the right kick. The birria taco and console were excellent. Deep flavor, not too fatty. And the loaded nachos had a good amount of brisket on them and a nice mix of fixins. Altogether an expensive dinner, but not unreasonable for this level of BBQ. read more

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Pros - nice decor Cons - fatty brisket but some may like that. I don't like paying a lot of $ for fat. 25% of each slide was pure fat. Blah. The sauce is spicy but has a good flavor otherwise. They cook with Hickory wood which to me has not much flavor. We prefer Mesquite wood. The beans were good but too spicy for me and most kids. The potato salad is bland. Prefer mustard in mine. I live in Allen very close but I won't be back. My husband had the chipotle & cheese sausage and said it was mushy. He won't be back. read more

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Our meals came out separate on a date night so that's never a good start. Part of the order was wrong (had cheese when it should've been left off) and the brisket needed salt. The best part of the meal was the fries... read more

I went to Vaqueros BBQ and it was smoky, cheesy, and slightly confusing, kind of like my dating history. The brisket gets an 8 out of 10. Juicy, tender, and smoky enough that I briefly considered writing it a love letter. The chipotle cheese sausage also gets an 8 out of 10. Basically a tube of molten cheese disguised as meat. Not too spicy, which is disappointing if you enjoy pain, but comforting if you do not. The BBQ sauce tasted like someone spiked a fruit punch with just enough heat to make your grandma nervous. Sweet, a little spicy, and weirdly addictive. The bread was white, soft, and about as thrilling as an HR meeting, but it did the job. The birria tacos were good and flavorful. My friend insists that dipping tacos in broth feels like tortilla water aerobics, but I actually enjoyed them. They were not mind blowing, but I would not be mad if they showed up on my plate again. The sides had range. The apple Gorgonzola slaw was really good and refreshing, the kind of side that makes you briefly think you are making healthy choices. The spicy cucumber salad was the real star, refreshing and balanced with heat, even better with pickled onions. I would order it on purpose. The potato salad was mid. It existed. It was beige. It tasted like it was made by someone who got bored halfway through seasoning and decided to give up. Service was quick, the crowd was chill, and they had five dollar drink specials for the people who wanted to leave tipsier than they arrived. I stuck to food and left with my wallet forty eight dollars lighter, tip included. Final verdict: Go for the brisket, stay for the cucumber salad, and let your friend complain about taco soup while you enjoy it anyway. read more

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CrossFit salad is amazing. The bean dip!!! Mwah!! Haven't had a bad meal. Servers are always friendly.

I've been hearing great things about Vaqueros since they were a food truck out in Grapevine, so when I learned they opened a brick and mortar location so close to where I live, I absolutely had to go and sample the goods! My cousin, my husband and I stopped by on a Monday afternoon around 5:30 and the space was pretty empty; it's a huge restaurant so I do hope business picks up and/or is more busy around lunch time or during weekend hours. We tried a little bit of everything, starting with a Taste of Texas platter that came with brisket, ribs, two types of sausage, and two 16oz sides (we picked the beans and the potato salad). Cucumber salad we added on the side, and we also tried an order (single taco) of their birria and an order of the elotes, plus the banana pudding for dessert. My cousin arrived a bit later than us and added on some turkey and the carnitas. The great: LOVED the barbecue sauce, omg. The brisket was super tender and moist, and I loved both sausages we tried. The turkey was also super flavorful and moist, would definitely come back just for that. Carnitas I'm used to being presented pulled pork style but I really enjoyed Vaqueros's version! And the grilled Texas toast went really well with everything. Room for improvement: elotes were solid, but lacked a bit of flavor - I would probably not order this again. Ribs were rather dry and tough. Birria came in a hard shell taco which was a little odd to me, and the flavor was also just okay. I'm usually a big sides girl at BBQ restaurants but the other sides we got were also just alright -- beans and potato salad really lacked flavor. The cucumber salad had decent kick but the actual cucumber itself tasted like it'd be sitting in the brining liquid for a while because instead of a nice crisp crunch, it was pretty soft. Maybe we came on an off day for sides but I'd try some other ones next time. It's just a little disappointing considering I was excited to try this place because of the interesting things they seemed to be doing with Mexican + BBQ fusion, but most of the Mexican inspired items ended up falling a bit flat for me (the only consensus hit was I think the carnitas). That being said: all in all still a great place to grab some excellent meats and super convenient for us. One of the owners came over to see how we were doing after our meal and I thought that was a nice touch; he also mentioned they're looking to start selling their barbecue sauce soon! Looking forward to that, and to coming back in the future! read more

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I'm giving it 5 stars based on hospitality alone. The staff was really friendly and the guy who cut my meat was playful and kind. This was my second time here so I got all different things from what I had before. I enjoyed the rib... lol and the potatoe salad was as good as home made. The hot link was really good too, decent spice, not overpowering. The beans & other sausage had some Mexican flare, a good alternative for someone not super into traditional barbecue. Overall good second experience. The plate in the picture was around 21 dollars. That doesn't include the second sausage. read more

Vaqueros Texas Bar-B-Q - 2 meat plate. Rib, Sausage, potato salad, beans - Barbeque Near Me - Allen, Texas

I swear I've tried to eat something other than these fries, but everything I go to Vaqueros I dream about this place, lol. My husband on the other hand has tried a lot more than me and everything has been 10 out of 10. read more

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I took a break from eating Bbq after completing the Texas Monthly Top 50 recently and decided to re-enter the game by trying Vaquero's finally after all the buzz Ive been hearing about. Well, it' wasn't great sadly. First and foremost, all my food was cold. $77 dollars for cold bbq. The hottest thing I had on my tray was the bbq sauce they served you off the steam table. Brisket was not bad, but my two pieces had a lot of inedible gristle and again, was cold. The ribs were sitting out on the cutting board on the counter for some time. So yea, cold and rubbery. The sausage of the month, which was the frito pie sausage, was actually the high note of the meal. It was hot thankfully and really flavorful and delicious. The three cheese mac was not anything memorable or special. Thick noodles, gloppy sauce, and yea cold. Cucumber salad was actually kind of nice. Something that was intentionally made to be served cold was light and crisp and cleansed the pallet well. The Al Pastor Pork Belly Burnt Ends had me scratching my head. They were not burnt ends. These were crispy deep fried pork belly chicharrones and were not smoked at all so I am not sure why they'd call them burnt ends. The crunch on them was nice but they completely lacked flavor. They were served with barely a tablespoon of a sauce that would make it Al Pastor and it was under the pork belly so it was hard to eat. Last was their Texas Monthly Top 50 Barbacoa taco. If this taco is traditionally meant to be eaten with a knife and fork because it's completely covered in sauce and hard to pick up, then that's fine I guess. But guess what I'm about to say, it was cold. Ambiance was cool, nice and clean restaurant. The woman who worked the register never lifted up her eyes to acknowledge us as we were paying. The whole experience for me was underwhelming and with so many other options out there... you know the rest. read more

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Clean, open dining area with ample seating inside and out. Ordering set up isn't clearly laid out which makes the ordering flow feel clumsy. We ordered the Grand Tour which fed 5 meals. Lean brisket is drier than I would like and lacked seasoning. Ribs were meaty and tasty. Birria lacked the depth of flavor normal found after hours of slow cooking. Birria dipping sauce was void of chili flavoring. Mac&cheese tastes like a kit, not homemade. Beans have a spicy kick. Taters were overcooked in places. read more

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Great food, service in a relaxed, casual environment. We have been to Vaqueros three times and each time we discovered something new. The apple gorgonzola slaw was epic and their Friday-only smoked pastrami was delicious. read more

Trey gave us a free meal when my friend card declined definitely coming back for my birthday with my buddies a real family business that cares reminds me off the restaurants I used to work at and how we're were always trying to go above and beyond for service 5 starts can't recommend it he birra tacos enough!!!!!! read more

I gotta say this is the best barbecue restaurant in the DFW area. I have been to South Texas done the barbecue runs. I have tried pretty much every barbecue out there this one tops it all. Barbecue sandwiches had enough barbecue for basically two sandwiches sides were all excellent potato salad french fries and of course, the macaroni and cheese were all on point. I'm met the pitmaster (Trey) he took me back to the pit to look at the smokers which were outstanding. I've never seen a set up quite like that. He really knows what he's doing. I will be back very soon. Highly suggest this place top quality barbecue top quality sides, and top quality service. read more

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The food is as amazing as it was in the food cart, moist, tender, and full of flavor. We had an excellent service experience with the staff recommending what we should order based on preference. Finally, my favorite, live music! We came on Friday evening and it was the perfect vibe. I love good music, good food, good beer, and good people. We will be back, thank you, Vaqueros! read more

I'm sorry, but our experience was not good. It's hard when you are comparing to the flavor of other local BBQ joints, so maybe that is the issue for us. We really did not care for any of the food we had. It lacked flavor. read more

Excellent flavors that you're not getting at other BBQ places. The ode to Mexican flavors really comes through in a flavorful explosion! Al Pastor Pork Belly and Cochinita Pibil are must haves!! Check them Out! read more

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