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El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant

2.8 (21 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 3 weeks ago

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Carne asada was very good ! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Place is clean[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] staff is friendly. Don't trust the low rating this place rules.

Lunch #137. Fajitas Express with steak
Ebony K.

I've always had a good experience here. I order the exact same thing every single time. Chicken enchiladas verdes with rice and beans and sometimes an al pastor taco. It's always fast and perfect for lunch. One time my to go order took forever but most of the time, it's ready when I get there and of course eating in, the food comes out very fast. The food is always good.

SEVERE FOOD POISONING. Threw up 100 times in 4 hours. ENDED ON ER

This is seriously the only place in the 25 years of my life that has sent me to the emergency room. If you value your health DO NOT EAT AT EL VAQUERO. My fiancé and I just spent 7 hours in the hospital getting fluids and medicine because of the severe food poisoning we had received. Unfortunately on her 25th birthday as well. I truly would like to warn anyone to avoid this place at all cost. We believe it was the rice or queso (the only things we both consumed other than chips) SEVERE FOOD POISONING ALERT DO NOT GO HERE.

The interior is amazing and really nice

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Lunch specials are a great deal. The food is really good, and tends to come out pretty quick. Plus you can't beat free chips and salsa.

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3.8
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2.1 mi
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I have not been to HP-Dublin in several years as we live across town now in the Westerville area…read moreand the last time we paid a visit, we sat at the bar and the experience was lovely. Now fast forward, Dad lives in Powell and we found a second reason to return this time in the dining room with Chris as our server. I forgot how wonderful HP-Dublin is and we'll be back for the reasons shared below. My father is 82 and extremely particular. Why I LOVED having Chris as our server so much was how very on point he was from start to finish: he staggered our experience in a timely fashion, he was very clear in his communication and that was SO IMPORTANT to my father who does have hearing aids and at times, it can be challenging for him yet he never had to ask Chris to repeat himself even once. I have never had that experience with him when we are out for fine dining. The food was incredible. The service - back to Chris - was impeccable. Not even halfway through our HP-Dublin experience, my Dad said to me, "I like Chris a lot." Dad is retired FBI and let's face it - he can find fault with anything. He is pretty critical and very rarely is he ever impressed. Last night for dinner he was and that was super helpful for me and my husband as we always want Dad to be happy when dining out. Please thank Chris for us as it was a lovely dinner and we'll totally be back.

Great spot for a birthday or anniversary. Make a note online when you make a reservation and your…read moreguest will be treated like royalty! Service was exceptional. The shrimp cocktail and old fashioned are my fave items there. My salmon was burnt instead of blackened but my mom enjoyed her halibut.

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4.1
(457 reviews)
2.6 mi
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We had a great Father's Day dinner at Tucci's this past Sunday. We'd never dined here before, but…read moretheir inclusion in the new (to Columbus) Chase Sapphire Reserve Exclusive Tables program gave us the motivation to give them a try. They're an Italian steakhouse, with an equal focus on great steaks and great pasta dishes. This worked out perfectly for my family as I love steaks, but my wife and kids often prefer pasta and pizza over steaks. The atmosphere inside the restaurant is quiet and easy to have conversations. The wait staff were top notch. The appetizers and desserts were great as well. We will definitely be back!

A very average experience at Tucci's- truthfully, I was expecting a lot better. I'd probably give…read morethem 3.5 stars if I could. When we arrived for our reservation, we were seated in the back corner of the restaurant, but the kitchen. Normally, I have no qualms with this. However, there was a noticeable difference in temperature here and it was like sitting in a sauna for some parts of the dinner. The service was friendly, but she seemed very busy, so we weren't able to ask for things such as the cappuccino that my sister order that never arrived. We were not charged for the cappuccino, but the lack of attention to detail here was surprising. Finally, the food was quite variable. Individually- my husband's chicken Parmesan sandwich was excellent, and probably the only thing we'd want to return for. Great flavor and very well made. 10/10. I got the short rib- this was a disappointment. The beef was tough and chewy, not the melt in your mouth, soft texture I was expecting (especially having read other reviews). Very much a let down, and I know I can get better short rib at other restaurants. My sister got the crab cake entree and my sister-in-law got the miso salmon entree. Both were good, but nothing incredibly special or unexpected. One thing we did appreciate was how gluten free accommodating the restaurant is. Finally, we shared the lobster Mac and cheese. This was a huge let down to all of us who tried it- very few lobster pieces dispersed, and the dish was not cheesy at all. It was quite dry, and needed more cheese or bechamel to offset the crunch from the breadcrumbs on top. I love lobster Mac and like to try the dish at various restaurants- this is probably the worst of the ones I've tried in Columbus so far. Overall, we are not in a hurry to return to tucci's.

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3.5
(134 reviews)
2.5 mi
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Came here for dinner and tried their outlaw steak. It came with a perfectly medium rare steak,…read moreCesar salad, and loaded baked potato. The outlaw steak was cooked perfectly and seasoned well. The salad had fresh salad, crouton. It could use more dressing and Parmesan cheese, but otherwise it was good. The loaded baked potato was cooked well, but there was a lack of toppings in ratio with the potato. It needed more sour cream, and bacon bits. The cheese was an okay amount but still need a little bit more. The service was great! She checked on us often and made sure we didn't need anything. Very nice and consistent!

I came here with my boyfriend and it was an amazing date night to say the least. It is one of his…read morefavorite places and I can just simply see why. Bring back the chain restaurants man, I love local, but something about chain just does the trick sometimes. You know what you are getting and not paying an arm and a leg for a basic burger. It was kinda dirty inside. The service was kinda average, but the food out did everything I must say! I got the salmon with seasoned rice pilaf. As my two sides, I got the charred grilled corn on the cob and crispy Brussels sprouts, yummy yummy yummy yummy yummy yummy yummy! I was one happy girly! I did the happy dance! We will definitely be back here! 5/5! We were both extremely happy with our meal! We brought a bunch of leftovers home. Thank you for everything!

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Not trying it would be a crime! Our Outlaw Ribeye is bone-in, well-marbled, fire-grilled, juicy, and delicious.
Not trying it would be a crime! Our Outlaw Ribeye is bone-in, well-marbled, fire-grilled, juicy, and delicious.
LongHorn’s New York Strip is fire-grilled to enhance its distinctive flavor, this thick cut is a steakhouse classic.
LongHorn’s New York Strip is fire-grilled to enhance its distinctive flavor, this thick cut is a steakhouse classic.
Got the biggest steak in the game wearing our name! The LongHorn porterhouse combines a bone-in strip and tender filet in one thick cut.

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