Bland, unimaginative and lack luster Mexican food is hard to do but this place managed it. The food comes quick on hot ass plates a plus....I guess. The items on top are devoid of flavor and seasoning. Thanks god it was cheap. read more

Wednesday... Party time. This place would have received more stars if the service was better and the restaurant was more clean. Also, I know that this comment is a why the heck are you complaining comment BUT.. My drink was totally too strong. I ordered a patron margarita pitcher and it was just straight patron, no Margie and no Rita.. Just patron. I was like, OMGeee when I drank it. So I soldiered it and drank half the pitcher as is due to me being a cheapo and not wanting to waste money. We won't even talk about the next day. I think this place has potential.. It is just that there is not enough care in the service and food provided which equal negative reviews. read more

It was busy so I assumed the food would be good.... My beef enchilada and beef burrito lacked all flavor.

My favorite Mexican restaurant in Columbus!! They have the best Mexican food, I eat here all the time! No complaints whatsoever!

My family has been to a couple different Mexican restaurants around exit 10 and this as our favorite. Their menu is large, containing most all of the standard fare. I've been meaning to try their ceviche and the rest of their seafood on the menu, but I haven't felt like it when we've visited. Pros: +Food is well prepared, not too greasy or sloppy. +Very good prices +They seat you fast, even with long lines, tons of seating. +Service is quick and very nice. +Good salsa, guacamole and plenty of free chips. Cons: -They need a bigger parking lot. Park in the street sometimes. -Their chile rellano stuffing is kind of buttery tasting. read more

*UPDATE: This was our favorite place to eat, but the past 6 months, something had happened. I don't know what is going on, but the food is no where near the level it was before. The past three times we have gone we have not enjoyed the food at all.* This is quickly becoming our family's favorite place to eat. Food is always good and the service is really fast. read more

In comparison to the other Mexican Restaurants in the area. This one is exactly the same. In fact I have not tried this yet, but I think it may work. I am going to go each of them and get the number two. The menu's are all the same. I know Mexico has creativity why can't our Mexican restaurants. The service is nice. The building is nice. The atmosphere is nice. That is all I can say. The star of the show (the food) is just poorly average. read more

El Vaquero - Dinner - Mexican Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

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Well, it strikes me as an average Mexican restaurant mixed with a daycare. I would have just bailed halfway through, leaving money on the table, but the margaritas were strong enough to dull my senses adequately. The three of us tanked our drinks at the end just to pay the bill and split. The staff works hard but the chaotic kids and absent parents pretty much make this a two star at best joint. The food was average. read more

Very good!!! Tried this because it was within walking distance from our hotel. Awesome top shelf margarita! Nice prices, 3 tables available outside for dining. Great a la cart menu! We had 2 kids entrees, a la cart chicken quesadilla, tamale, chicken enchilada and flautas, plus great refried beans and rice. I highly recommend! read more

Waiter was nice, food was horible meat had no seasoning. The taco at taco Bell taste better than theirs. We had the lunch specials. Management really needs to get their staff with the cleaning our booth was dusty, lamp fixture had food residue. This should have been my 1st sign not to eat here. Overall this is not even close to a Mexican Restaurant. This is a microwave version of food. read more

El Vaquero - All restaurants I been, clean all items full of old food residue - Mexican Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

First time visit. It was bland and my enchilada was stiff/hard on the bottom. My daughter's chicken nuggets were ground inside like McDonalds. I know it was not Mexican food she ordered, but it still it should be quality food. The guacamole was puréed which made me feel the food was prepackaged and not made fresh in the restaurant. I would recommend more spice/flavor and to make your food fresh in house. read more

Fair to good Mexican restaurant with very efficient service. Food itself was just OK for me, I had better dining experiences eating at Mexican restaurants with similar price range. You get enough food for your money here (quantity) for sure. It was very conveniently located within a walking distance from our choice of hotel, Hampton Inn Columbus North (off Rte 27 on Bear Ln). It was very crowded even on a weekday night showing its popularity with the locals when a group of us opted to eat here after long day of work. It offered a very large menu with reasonably priced items. read more

We went to El Vaquero with a party of 6 and they would not take reservations. The service and the food were terrible. The beef fajitas were tough as shoe leather! I would have been ok paying more money for a better quality! I would definitely not recommend this restaurant unless you were looking for a real cheap meal! read more

Food was great and service was awesome! Today was the first time we have been able to go because this place is always packed!

We lived in the area for many years, and it is my favorite place to go for Mexican food. It seems there are people who don't necessarily agree, but my taste buds say 'heck yes'. It is priced well, in a good location, and the enchiladas are great every time. The service is usually always pretty good, sometimes iffy but still nothing to write anything hugely bad about it. I give this a five-star review because it is my go-to place for sit-down Mexican, even when it isn't the greatest, it is still better than the rest of the places I have tried. read more

Not bad at all for the area. I'm from Texas and thoroughly enjoy Mexican food. I've been here 5 times and it's never disappointed me. Service is fast and accurate and food is good. Me and my old lady order the California burrito and split it. It is massive. Kids food is good too. Will be coming back. read more

Not sure what's happening El Vaquero but food is slipping. We used to really enjoy coming here and last few times the food has been just meh / not as tasty. Bland mostly. Salsa is different too. Come on management! Get it together, no slipping we want the old E V back. read more

I hate to be mean so I will say the nice things first, the service was good and the place was very nice and clean..their food does not in any way come close to anything I would call Mexican food. I grew up in South Texas so I really like Mexican food, even the salsa had NO flavor!! You would be better off at Taco Bell. Sorry read more

Love the food and always get great service but the guy we got tonight was just rude. We where just in the mood for dips and chips. I also got a chicken and cheese cassidia. (Probably spelling that wrong). But he completely ignored our table and he rolled his eyes often. He had tattoos and a black man bun with a beard. read more

I've been here twice and the food is just gross. Everything is mushy and slapped on a plate. The locals rave about this place, which I don't understand because the food sucks. I'd rather eat Taco Bell. read more

It's fast and cheap but hardly delicious. Today's tacos were stale. I don't know how a place that stays that busy could have stale tacos, but they were. Replacement taco was stale as well. When asked at the check-out how everything was, I told them the taco shell was stale. I got a blank look. They didn't offer to take it off the bill or do anything you might expect to "make it right". You get what you pay for, and this place is "just ok" when it's good. read more

I like El Vaquero. I have a large family in Columbus, and whenever we come to town to visit, we always end up here. The Restaurant is always more then accommodating for our large crowd (usually 20 of us or so). The service is friendly and the food comes out quick. Maybe El Vaquero isn't spectacular Mexican food, but it is cheap, tasty and filling. I like this place alot, and look forward to our next trip! read more

Pretty legit Mexican place: good chips and salsa, prompt service, steak fajitas were great. I'll leave it some love.

So far this is the best mexican restaurant in Columbus (out of the ones I've tried). Service is friendly and quick. Portions are large and I've liked everything I've tried so far. read more

Food is sub-par. We made reservations, but they committed our table to another group. Made a group of 20 wait in their lobby for 45 minutes. This restaurant sucks. read more

A great place for a good, quick and tasty lunch. Service is fast and portions just right. My favorite Mexican restaurant in Columbus.

LOVED this place. Probably one of the only things I miss about Columbus. For me this is it for authentic. I wish we had one where I live now. I think about their good often mostly when I'm pregnant. Haha read more

I absolutely love love love their any flavor margaritas. This is one of the reasons I visit on a regular to relax and wine down. I do wish the parking was a lot better but hey as long as I dont go on Wednesdays im good. Customer service is perfect and food is excellent. Couldnt ask for a better Mexican Food restaurant read more

My friend celebrated her birthday today at this establishment, and while singing Happy Birthday, the owner told us we needed to stop and was waving his hands at us like we were kids. He got very rude and nasty with the birthday girl. Its been numerous of times we've been at this establishment and people have been loud, obnoxious, and belligerent;and not asked to be quiet, stop, or chastise like children.Everyone in our party of 22 feels because we were African Americans that we were asked to be quiet, stop, and basically to leave. It's ways to be professional and how to talk to people without being rude and nasty,especially being an owner. The owner definitely needs to take some people etiquette from Chic-fil-A!! If I could I would give a ZERO!! It can take a lifetime to build a reputation and seconds to destroy it!! read more

I come here every Wednesday, service is always good, waiters take care of me and my friends and food and drinks are great! Way better then El Carrizo read more

I don't know why so much negativity for this place, every time my family eats here it's delicious and never too busy! We ate on a Friday night, were seated immediately and our server was fast. Definitely recommend! read more

Ehh, not the best food here, the place is always packed and the staff seems overworked and forgetful because of this, the food is definitely not up to par compared to most Mexican places in town, I would recommend El Carrizo over this place read more

My husband and I DO NOT like this place. We are from Texas and Southern Cali and when we heard the buzz about this place, we just had to go. There are not as many mexican places here. But the food was bland with no flavor and it was COLD. It was clearly made and reheated right on the plate. We didn't even finish the food or take it home. Not impressed. read more

Worst Mexican restaurant I've ever eaten in. My wifes Chile rellenos tasted like glue, no exaggeration. They also have a lot of computer printouts taped to the wall, which makes it look very cheap. Avoid. read more

My friends and I always go to this location on Wednesday nights for their awesome margarita night! It's always so much fun.. BUT I will warn you, they are packed out.. The wait is usually about 35 mins-1 hour! The margaritas are always worth it, and of course the food is! If this one is too busy for your hungry bellies, go to the one on stadium drive in Phenix city, by piggly wiggly.. It's equally just as great.. There's never a wait there for me.. The servers ROCK! They're always busting butts to get you what you need in a timely manner! Loveeee el v :) read more

El Vaquero - Margarona, coronarita. Whichever.. Amazing! - Mexican Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

I don't know what kind of Mexican is cooking in the back but this guacamole is shit! Straight from the can!!! read more

El Vaquero - Mexican Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

Not bad, but not the best. The server was very attentive, we never had to flag him down. Drinks half full, bam he was offering refills and chips. The food didn't take forever to be served and was hot. I had the Carne asada, it was good not great :) Hubby opted for the 3 crunchy taco plate, he was not happy and said the meat tasted like dog food :( my picky son had the quesadilla with chicken kids meal with rice to the side and loved it :D I was sad they didn't make their own flour tortillas, so that's a star off for me I don't like fake ones but overall a pretty good experience. read more

Good cheap Mexican in a casual setting. Service is friendly and food comes out very quickly. They will customize any dish you ask.

We come here about once a week. I get the shrimp tacos usually. They are my go-to. Really like the tequila shrimp entree as well ( as long as you get the pico and lettuce on the side. Otherwise it's hot and gross). Best Mexican food in town. The food is consistent and the drinks are strong. Service is always quick and attentive. Everything is definitely reasonably priced. There is a reason why they are always packed out. read more

This place had the worst Mexican food I have ever had. Taco Bell is more satisfying than the mess you get at this restaurant. I know the locals rave about this place but the food was like slop on a plate the beans were runny. Everything was one note flavors and did not taste clean and fresh. read more