We don't usually write restaurant reviews, but we had such a great lunch at Los Vaqueros that this…read moreone deserved it. Everything was spot on from the start. The salsa, queso and guacamole were all excellent. The ceviche was outstanding: incredibly fresh, bright and perfectly seasoned. The fajitas were equally good, arriving sizzling hot with beautifully cooked meat and vegetables. Generous portions, great margaritas and warm, friendly service. We actually tried to come the day before and couldn't get in, so we came back the next day. Very glad we did. One of our favorite meals of the trip.

Lunch, $10-14 in 2026. Far above average food quality with generous servings. Dinner from…read more$15-25. Nice atmosphere with a mix of locals and visitors. Salsa and chips complimentary, drink refills, I will be back. Yum

This is one of the best restaurants we've had in town by far for a while now. A lot better than the…read moreother Mexican restaurant.. They have a great variety and quality of food. Every time I go here everything is always so delicious and fresh.

We had lunch there, it was excellent food and the service was phenomenal. I loved the salsas, very…read morespicy but exactly what I like. We highly recommend this restaurant.

Good food and service. Interesting menu with some items you don't find at the average restaurant…read more I stuck with the familiar burrito type of dish with green or red sauce. The other people in my group ordered quesadillas. We were happy with our meals. We were traveling from Gatlinburg to Atlanta and passed through Clayton.

Vacationing in Clayton Ga and found this place on Yelp. Glad we did. It had some of the best food…read morein town. I had the burrito with chicken and it was delicious. My wife had the street tacos and her food was also delicious. Everything tasted clean and fresh. We did have a bit of a wait. More than usual for some Mexican restaurants. However, many restaurants have food partially prepared and then warm it when ordered. It's fast but not fresh. Not the case here. I have no trouble waiting for good, fresh, and clean food! This was some of the best Mexican food we've had in years. The waiter was very friendly and polite. I would highly recommend Manrique's for dinner.

Great hibiscus margaritas, chips and guacamole.. and super nice staff. Clean and cute!read more

I'm visiting the area from Atlanta and wow, I'm so happy we decided to eat here. We came in on a…read moreFriday night around 7 pm without a reservation with a group of 10. We were seated immediately even though the place was crowded. Most of us ordered a medium margarita to start and the drink was huge and very alcoholic. I added mango flavor to mine which made it extra delicious. My friends loved the Texas Margarita as well. Plus they have a skinny option too. We were also served chips and salsa complimentary to the table. For dinner, I ordered the pastor tacos. They are better than any tacos I've had in Atlanta and some of the best tacos I've had overall. For $14, the three tacos - with rice and beans - were stuffed with meat and so flavorful. Everyone absolutely loved their meals and it was such a great price. I would 1000% recommend eating here for delicious Mexican food. All 10 of us loved our meals - and we each ordered something different, which tells you just how delicious all of the food is. The place also has great decor. The paintings on the wall are really nice. There's also plenty of parking.

What a gem! The carnitas were perfectly juicy and crispy, the beef burrito was smothered in queso…read moreand filled with beef, and our son's quesadilla kids meal was the best he's ever had according to him. Will definitely go back before we leave. Oh, and the service and ambiance was A+

While traveling through Highlands we stopped for lunch. The food was delicious and service was very…read morefriendly. The whole restaurant was very clean and the health inspection is 98. We enjoyed the dining experience.

We vacation in Cashiers every year and stopped by as a party of 4 to to check this place out. The…read moreatmosphere is nice, indoor and outdoor seating with a view of the pond. Friendly staff greeted us as we walked in. The waiter promptly arrived and brought chips and the house salsa to our table, and most of them were broken and looks like they took from the bottom of the barrel. The salsa bar was a nice addition so you could have various flavors. We ordered a regular and watermelon margaritas and they were not good, no taste of tequila at all. I was surprised at this since other reviews said great drinks. So far two strikes against them. I was starting to regret coming here since there are many good Mexican places in town, but things changed quickly. Our second basket of chips was much better, and once we received our food orders I was very pleased. I ordered Chili Rellenos and they were fantastic, much better than I've had in many other places. My wife ordered the 4 enchiladas platter and it was beautiful, plenty of chicken and fillings, with tasty sauces on each type. It was so big the rice and beans had to come on a separate plate. I normally prefer refried beans over the rice for side dishes, but that rice was very flavorful which was surprising to me since most are bland. My son had the seafood burrito and he said it was very good with a lot of seafood. It filled him up, which is an accomplishment in itself. All the portions were large and prices were very reasonable. Our waiter provided great service. He didn't speak English very well but no points were taken off for that. He knew enough to do his job. Their health scores were also very high, which was why we chose this place over others in the area we normally chose in the past. I would rank this place up there against any of the other local Mexican restaurants and hope they do well. At the time of our visit, the Ingles in Cashiers had coupons on the back of the receipt, so you can save a few bucks on the already very reasonable prices there.

Best Mexican food period! Blows the competition away…read more Order the fresh chunky guacamole to start. Your welcome! Chicken fajitas never disappoints Chicken chimichangas were loaded with shredded chicken Excellent drinks. Huge & delicious

This is your typical Mexican restaurant, but with maybe a little higher prices…read more The food was okay, and drink refills are available at the drink station. Outdoor seating was nice and shady, but it is limited. You order at the counter, then find a seat. I had a bowl, as pictured.

We wanted a quick bite, and there aren't many of those options in town. An order...move along and…read morepick your toppings...and get to eating type setup. We each got tacos, along with chips and guac. Decent prices, fast prep, fresh ingredients, and generous servings. Warning: the salsa sauce readily available on the tables is definitely hot! Service was cordial and the place was clean with a good amount of indoor seating.

Excellent food and service at the most reasonable price in the area . Warm chips and great…read moretasting salsa as much as you can eat. Fajitas are outstanding flavor , especially the chicken and the price of them for two is incredible. Not a big fan of refried beans, but these are so tasty I ate them all. The margaritas do not do spare the alcohol and the classic or the Texas version with Grand Marnier are both excellent.

As a fan of Los Vaqueros, I had no problem trying Casa Amigos! Same ownership, similar menu…read more Amazing space. Indoor/outdoor with grand fireplace. The entire space is HUGE! Do not let the gas station fool you!! Service is always wonderful! I wish all restaurants had servers that were so happy!

The food and service was excellent. We were here in Franklin for a couple of days and trying out…read moresome local restaurants. This one is a big hit with us. Enchiladas Blanco, oysters ceviche and soft tacos.

Hubby and I ate here today (11/9/2025), and got sick…read more We shared the Ground Beef Nachos and Queso Dip with Chips. It was more than we could finish. We both suffered stomach pains. Not sure we would eat there again.

Meh. $15 for a skinny burrito that was just okay. Menu and photos showed fries but I didn't get…read morethem.

Very good authentic Mexican food. I highly recommend this place. I know Real Mexican Food I go to…read moreMexico all the time. I'll definitely be back.