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    El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant

    2.8 (21 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Carne asada was very good ! Place is clean 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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    We were very pleased with the food, service, and ambiance. Every person in our group left happy. We will be back!

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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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    Cilantro Latin Fusion

    Cilantro Latin Fusion

    4.7(143 reviews)
    4.6 miNorthwest
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    We had a great experience at Cilantro. Our waitress Maria was polite and timely at every step. And…read moreeverything that she brought to the table was great. From my mojito and Tostones Playeros shareable to the breakfast menu's Salchipapas, I thoroughly enjoyed everything. (Well, except for the pork belly on the Salchipapas as I find it too fatty regardless of who makes it. But even after setting the large chunks of pork belly to the side, the Salchipapas were still filling and delicious. The fries had the perfect crispness) My wife got coffee, which was free with her Calentado Breakfast entree. You can choose your protein on the dish, and my wife chose the same andouille sausage that was on my Salchipapas, so you already know that it' was good! Protip: get sides of the Cilantro sauce and spicy sauce to go with your order. They make a good thing better. Inside, the green-themed decor is evident without belaboring the point. There's a stage as well for nighttime entertainment, so there's no shortage of reasons to enjoy your trip to Cilantro.

    The food was absolutely delicious, but seemed a little pricey. For example, my arepa was $14 (and…read moresome were $16+) and that did not come with anything else. For that price, I felt you should get a few plantains or beans, something. To add fries or plantains it was an additional $5. The house salad was delicious, but again, I felt the price point was a bit high at $9.50 for a side salad. The server was sweet and patient as we were first timers and had lots of questions. Cute little spot...they made it aesthetically pleasing! However, I will say the acoustics are off, it was incredibly loud and I couldn't hear my tablemates. Definitely a fan!

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    Condado Tacos

    Condado Tacos

    3.9(219 reviews)
    2.6 mi
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    Condado Tacos has such a fun vibe! I've dined in a number of times, and have always gotten tacos…read more Normally I don't even pursue the menu because I basically know what I'm getting. Since I was ordering take away, I actually looked at the menu closer and decided to do a Build Your Own bowl with a lettuce base, roasted chicken, and all my favorite toppings! Only change I would make next time is not getting the fajita peppers and onions - too many green peppers for my preference and also changed the flavor of the overall bowl. That aside my bowl was delicious - nice amount of protein and so many great flavors. I'll likely go this route in the future as well! I also grabbed one of their agua frescos - it was a nice treat if you're looking for a non-alcoholic option, though it reminded me a bit of flavored sprite. I ordered online and my food was ready within the time it said it would be when I ordered. Friendly service at the hostess where you pick up your to go order.

    Food is mid - we have Condado locations in Pittsburgh so I've been to a few different locations…read morenow. It's basic Tex Mex with their own flair and usually bland. I'll say first our server was fantastic. She was attentive even though she was busy. She was also talkative with our toddlers and playful with them. We went on a Sunday evening when it was very nice outside. I'm not sure if we came after a rush but there were many tables not bused and left a mess the whole time we were there. The floors were disgusting with food and stickiness throughout the restaurant. The kitchen sent food out pretty slow. The bowl was so bland. Our hotel breakfast had better chicken on their breakfast bar for protein breakfast bowls. The taco was decent but also just meh. I think most of their tacos they try to do too much - too many flavors and textures. Not many photos to provide because I was there with another 2 and both of our toddlers so we were juggling a lot feeding ourselves and the kids.

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    Cuco's Taqueria - Pollo Chapala (so flavorful...and partially eaten because I couldn't wait to dig in!)

    Cuco's Taqueria

    4.0(429 reviews)
    5.6 miNorthwest
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    This place is a gem! Cheap as hell, amazing food, great service. It's like a hole in the wall but I…read morelove everything about it. It was amazing, met my mom and we did a shot next door for St Pattys. The food definitely is out of this world for the price. I'll be back

    It was finally warm out so I decided it was time for chips and margs on a patio! I came on a…read moreThursday night and had made a quick reservation online for the patio (probably didn't need one because it wasn't crazy busy), however when I got there they went to seat us at a booth. We asked to be moved to the patio and were moved right away but I'm not sure your choice online actually matters. I ordered chips and queso (chips and salsa is complimentary!), a skinny margarita, and the burrito grande. The chips are hot, fresh, and delicious! The queso had amazing flavor, I do wish it was slightly thicker but that may just be personal preference. The skinny margarita was the perfect amount of lime, sweetness, and just strong enough on the tequila. And the burrito grande was... MASSIVE! Like twice the size of my head lol. But it was so good!!! The carnitas had great flavor, the potatoes were crispy, and we even asked for hot sauce and were given what looked like two different house made sauces that were soooo good. The burrito is also a steal at $13 as it lasted me for 3 meals! Can't wait for it to be warm again, I'll definitely be coming back! The patio space is perfect for the warmer weather!

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    Cuco's Taqueria - Sorry, this was next door, but really good!

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    Peru Taco Bar - Alfajores to die for!!

    Peru Taco Bar

    4.5(70 reviews)
    3.9 miNorthwest
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    Very good service. My group of 5 ordered with separate checks and everything was correct - orders…read moreand checks. I ordered the Pollo Parrillero Combo which included two sides. I chose the cilantro rice and pinto beans. I loved the creamy pinto beans - best beans I've ever gotten in a restaurant - but the rice had little taste and was dry. The chicken was flavorful. I would go again but not order the cilantro rice.

    I really hate to do this, but I have to. What a terrible, terrible experience we have coming here…read more I came to this place about 2 years ago and we were delighted, one thing was better than the other and this time was so different, starting the door was locked for some reason even though the restaurant was in business hours so we waited outside along with one of the cooks who texted the server to unlock the front door. The server was so disengaged with all, but it's fine I came for the food so it wasn't a big deal, it turns in a big deal when the service and the food are awful, I order a chicken chaufa (Peruvian fried rice) and my water tasted better, it was very unpleasant, the lomo saltado was terrible as well, with no more than 4 oz of steak and the rest of the plate was 1 mountain of rice and French fries, the ceviche was ok which was the best out of the 3 dishes we order. The cherry on top is that they charge you 3% if you pay with a credit card and I find that so incivil that makes me angry of thinking about it. I hate to say it but save yourself some time and bad times and go somewhere else. The ambiance felt like In a funeral.

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    Casa Oaxaca - Cubana Torta

    Casa Oaxaca

    4.4(48 reviews)
    4.4 miNorthwest

    The customer service is excellent and the food is even better! From happy hour Tuesday-Friday on…read moredelicious margaritas or your favorite beer, to Taco Tuesday's where you can get delicious tacos for a low price. All prices are reasonable and you get great proportions. If you're looking for a nice environment and great authentic Mexican cuisine, check them out!

    I have a system. If the nachos are good then chances are everything is good. When visiting a New…read moreMexican spot, I would ask for recommendations or pick the best looking pic on the menu (mistake). You end up disappointed with a higher than expected bill. So I adopted the nacho system lol. I ordered nachos with shredded chicken (the shredded chicken being the tell all). The chips were fresh, lightly salted and thin. Perfect. The chicken was seasoned (delicious!!) and shredded exactly how I like it. Guacamole, just the right amount and again, on point. Cheese sauce, yellow and not clumpy, consistent to the last chip. Sour cream drizzle. Listen, I haven't been this excited over nachos ever. This was possibly one of the best plates of nachos I've ever had. This tells me everything else on the menu is probably above the average Mexican food experience. I will definitely be back to try more of their items. And for $10.99?! Everything on the menu is reasonably priced and looks better than expected. My pic says it all. Clean plate. Happy customer!

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    Casa Oaxaca - House margarita

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