It isn't easy to find good Mexican food in the Boston area, but this is it! My husband and I went on a day date after this place was recommended to us by some friends. The food was absolutely delicious. Menu was extensive, ingredients were fresh and it was very tasty all around. We will probably be back to eat in person but also may do take out in the future. There was a handful of tables of eating space and it was comfortable overall. The staff was very friendly and nice, too. Easy parking and a fun experience. read more

El Vaquero Mexican Taqueria - mexican food! - Mexican Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

Got delivery and the two taco plate hit the spot. The birria and carne asada was well seasoned. The rice and beans were a nice add on to make sure you don't go hungry. Solid portion size for the price. read more

El Vaquero Mexican Taqueria - 2 Taco Plate with birria and carne asada taco - Mexican Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

Solid Mexican food with good birria and chicken tacos. Quesadilla portions are generous, sometimes a bit greasy. I also like their tres leches cake if I'm in the mood for something sweet. I live nearby and typically call in an order and it's ready in 10-15 minutes. The interior is clean and warmly decorated with bright colors and has a few tables and window bar seating. Staff are friendly and quick. Street parking is available and there's also a parking lot several doors down. Glad to have this place in the neighborhood for my taco cravings. read more

El Vaquero Mexican Taqueria - Chicken and beef adobada tacos w/ side of guacamole and green hot sauce - Mexican Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

Food tastes great, with a terrific variety of dishes. Lovely people work there. Very patient and helpful.

I would consider this restaurant authentic Mexican cuisine. The flavors are delicious and it's apparent by tasting the food, that much is homemade. I have experienced burritos, tacos and torts here as well as the guac, hot sauces (I also think are homemade or at least authentic) and tres leches. Sooooo good. My two recommendations based on what I've had there, myself, are the beef birria tacos (phenomenal) and the chorizo torta. Especially for breakfast with egg but it's awesome anytime! read more

A solid takeout option in Medford, and worth a try! I opted for a burrito, which was generously filled and pretty solid. I may not be going there regularly, but I'm glad I tried it! read more

I knew this place was going to be great the moment I got to the doorstep. The place just felt authentic and as a working class man, I really appreciated the vibes. We ordered a breakfast burrito, tacos and carne asada fries and when the cook gave me the wink and nod, I knew his food was gonna be fire! It 100% delivered and then some! Awesome restaurant run by some nice honest people. Will definitely be back! read more

Delicious Mexican food! I really enjoyed the chicken molé enchiladas here. Their mole sauce is better than the mole I've tried at most places locally Also, the tacos are quite good. They offer taco Tuesday specials as well. The tamales are super tasty. Probably some of the best I've had outside of California and Mexico. Also, they do a nice job with the street corn. The burritos are good, but I would avoid the breakfast burrito. The breakfast burrito makes sense conceptually, but it is super messy and does not hold well in the soft tortilla that they don't put in the grill after assembly. They don't make it the way that it is described on the menu. If they did, it would probably hold up better. Instead of using sliced avocado, they use a very loose guacamole in the breakfast burrito. Also, they give very little attention to the egg and the chorizo. The chorizo is mushy and not sliced the way it should be. Highly recommend avoiding the potatoes in your burrito because they're just small french fries, not proper home fries. Prices are reasonable. Hopefully they keep them that way. Street parking is available, and there is a parking lot around the corner. This is a great little spot in West Medford Square. I believe it's family owned, and for the most part they are friendly. The only time I had a bad experience was when I got the breakfast burrito. Every other time was good. Also, I noticed that the service is much better when the owner is on site. When he is not, there has been a massive decline from time to time - especially with the cook. read more

Avoid this place there are plenty of other great Taquerias around the area. Prices are high and food is suboptimal. And more than anything else the staff are extremely rude, and unfriendly especially the male staff. They all seem miserable to be there and annoyed if you ask for anything besides a burrito or chicken tacos. read more

Why didnt i start coming here last summer? These guys are as new to the neighborhood as I am so we kind of share the same move in time period. However its better late than never. Taco Tuesday : All tacos for $1.99( regular price $3.5). The place: small. Can host 2 groups of 4 and a couple of more people. Service: Excellent. All were smiling and prompt and made the food right after the order goes in and that too in front of you. Food: Delish. Had the lamb and the grilled chicken tacos. The lamb didnt lose its taste which was awesome as many places they try to hide it. The chicken was grilled yet it didnt lose its juice. This reminded me of all those tasty eats i have had in the west or small taquerias. Ask them for the Spicy mayo and the jalepeno green sauce. I expected more heat but didnt get much. Next time will make sure to ask them t One flip side: The price. At $3.5 I do not expect to get the tacos coming out of "Mission Street taco" packets. Its at par with BarTaco however less footfall and the rents might keep it high. I would expect at least more options like masa ? or atleast try to make them fresh? Maybe more tacos but only on Tuesdays? read more

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The birria tacos were amazing (my boyfriend's words, not mine). Juicy tender meat! I ordered shrimp quesadillas and they were very cheesy with a good portion of grilled shrimp in them. What really wowed me were the side sauces and the churros. Super flavor exploding spicy salsa sauces and probably the best bb churros I've ever had. They have caramel filling inside!! Definitely a local treasure read more

El Vaquero Mexican Taqueria - Birria, Shrimp Quesadilla, Churros - Mexican Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

Their food is pretty standard Mexican nothing spectacular. I ordered their carne asada burrito with refried beans, it was loaded with rice and high sodium bits of chop steaks. Carne asada rice plate it was meh, wished the steak and pepper were portioned better just two paper thin steak with baby serving peppers and onions. Also their birria do not get, it's nothing special about their tacos , the filling is just sad served with their watered down consome in a plastic cup. 7.99 for chips and gauc were even more disappointing. Caliente mix grill where are you? Il coming ! read more

14.00 for this, The place is a rip off, Good way to lose business. I added guacamole that's it. Menu reads 8.99 plus each additional topping is extra. I'll never be back. read more

El Vaquero Mexican Taqueria - 14.00 for this? - Mexican Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

Tldr; the birria tacos are the best tacos I've ever had. Do yourself a favor and get one Birria taco: 5/5 I don't know how I've gone this long without eating a birria taco, but I have been missing out on one of life's greatest pleasures. Had my first one at El Vaquero, and it was hands down the best taco my mom and I have ever had. Perfectly juicy and seasoned beef with a crispy fried shell - TO DIE FOR! We came back a second time just for the birria tacos, and I'm sure we'll be back soon. Lamb taco: 4/5 I've never had a lamb taco before, and it was pretty good! But paled in comparison to the birria Fish taco: 2.5/5 My mom ordered this and it was just okay...really messy to eat and the shell started to feel soggy from all the sauce inside. Again, nothing could compare to the birria read more

El Vaquero Mexican Taqueria - 5 birria tacos: 5/5 so delicious - Mexican Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

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Easily 5 star Mexican. Choriqueso and shrimp tacos were highlights but you can't go wrong

Let's get to the most important things first- The food is outstanding. I ordered a Carne Asada Burrito and Chicken Quesadilla and they were both absolutely tasty- a unique combination of flavors and spices that was way better than most I've ever had. The steak in the Carne Asada was crispy and tender. The quesadilla had lots of cheese with the chicken and was not dried out like some places. Tip- when I ordered each of these in advance on the phone- I was asked what did I want on them. I asked for everything but sour cream- so perhaps that was the key to such great flavors. Portions were the right size and prices were more than fair. The place was very clean as well. The seating area is very limited- so mostly a takeout place. Without a doubt my new go to place for Mexican takeout. read more

El Vaquero Mexican Taqueria - Mexican Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

I ordered a large burrito bowl and it was on the small side. Very bland, lettuce was iceberg not romaine. I gave this place another try from 2 yrs ago but overpriced and tasted like a college cafeteria. The people who work there are very nice though. read more

Good birria tacos but even better carne asada fries! The birria tacos we definitely tasty but I feel like they could use a little more meat. The carne asada fries were definitely the star of the show. First, I love that they were made with thicker fires and not wimpy shoestring ones. The fries were absolutely loaded with carne asada, cheese, pico guac, and sour cream (the sour cream was a little heavy for my liking). There was also some other creamy orange sauce they put on them that was very flavorful and totally added more flavor to the fries. Also ordered a carne asada taco and a steak adobada taco. They tasted pretty similar, both loaded with pico, lettuce, and cheese. I would say that the adobada steak had a little more spice than the carne asada. Overall I enjoyed my meal here, and would say it is a lot better than most other taco places I have tried in the area. read more

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1st time visit not the last Small restaurant mainly take out place Had tilapia tacos soft grilled Was FRESH and delicious Not fishy at all Great price all around Will definitely try dinner plates in the future read more

Best chicken quesadilla I've EVER had. The street corn is also amazing, I like to pair my quesadilla with a side of the street corn sauce, just perfect! read more

Suchhhh good authentic Mexican food! I got a torta with pollo asado and ate the whole thing. The elote was also good. You order at the counter, and they make it in front of you. The only issue is that the inside is very small, so don't come for a sit down dinner with a large group. Definitely one of my favorite restaurants in the Medford area! read more

El Vaquero Mexican Taqueria - Torta con pollo asado - Mexican Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

This place is a slice of heaven. The food tastes like it was made with love and it sends me right back to California on the beach. The churros are to die for, the tortas are perfect and the carne asada fries remind me of home. I love everyone who works here. read more

A friend kept telling me how delicious the food is. We ordered carne asada plate, carne asada tacos, birria tacos, and a campechana bowl. Everything was so delicious and filling. The tacos are loaded with meat and flavor. Will definitely be a new favorite for us! Edit to add this is 20 minutes from my house and the food was still fresh and hot by the time we got home. read more

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Food is fresh and abundant. Really feels homy. But everything is too oily. My husband hates it because of that. I still go on my own from time to time because everything is delicious. I do not eat the pupusas as they are really greasy. read more

My family and I have enjoyed many different dishes from this restaurant. One of my kids: "I think this is the best burrito I've ever had." I'm especially fond of the mole. Staff are friendly, courteous, and expedient. read more

5 out of 5! The birria taco is the best I have ever had. So fresh, and full of flavor. I only get 1 because it's a heavier taco. I always get 2 grilled chicken tacos with it to balance out lightness. The tacos are generously filled with meat and have a light amount of cheese. The churros are crisp and not too greasy and the plantains are saucy goodness. It's a lunch treat to get me through mid week blues! read more

Love good Mexican and this is not good Mexican. I was hoping it would be good. Maybe I got the wrong thing, carne asada taco plate & Taco salad. Not much flavor & incredibly average. Woman taking my order assumed I spoke Spanish asking me questions in Spanish... I won't be returning read more

The tacos, tortas, horchata, and Hibiscus juice is absolutely delicious. 10/10 food. It's fresh and chocked full of flavor.

My friend took me here to try the birria tacos and they do not disappoint! You don't want to miss out on these. Get some with a nice cold jarritos! Not sure of his name but the older gentleman taking payments in the front was very nice! I can't wait to come back here again. By the way - the birria tacos re-heat very well - get some extra to eat at home later, because you will definitely wish you had more! read more

El Vaquero Mexican Taqueria - Birria tacos - Mexican Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

Being born and raised in LA, tacos are like second nature to dinner tables, an iconic food for Californians. Moving to Boston it's been hard finding that missing piece to something i was used to having on a daily until i saw Chimichurri's open up in Medford. I drove by as they built it up and have been waiting for a chance to stop and try them out...well they didn't disappoint on the tacos, even tho i will never find LA street tacos out here, these guys get close. Why the 4 stars then? I'm used to paying $1.50 per taco, they are charging $3 and it maybe because of location but to me it seems a lot...not saying i won't pay it but saying i won't be eating it daily . Yes i would recommend, yes i will return and yes imma have me some more tacos for sure. read more

El Vaquero Mexican Taqueria - Mexican Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

The food was crap. There's something that I'm thinking bird shit in it, the tables look like someone took a bite out of them.

This is the best restaurant in the area, period. Birria, fish tacos, tamales, churros, tres leches and flan?! Why haven't your ordered yet? It's just *chef's kiss* read more

This meal Was one of the worst. I had to use my husband's medicine on him twice, in our 25 years of marriage, and this was only the third time. This place made us so sick that I thought I had to go to the ICU. Nothing is more repulsive than the food that I've eaten at this place. No sour cream OR salsa in the burrito? Barely any cheese. I fear I will be barren for life. I fear for those with cilantro allergies. I demand an apology. One star and only because I cannot give it to zero. read more

They have really good burritos, and everyone there is very kind. Love, love, love El Vaquero! And the restaurant is small, but it adds to the experience. read more

Amazing tacos birrias and tamales a must try! I was in the area and found this gem. You know it's a good spot when they serve good tamale. Most places serve them so dry but this place got it down right. Taco birria were also amazingly delicious Definetly coming back. read more

El Vaquero Mexican Taqueria - Taco birria and chicken tamale - Mexican Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

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Food is super tasty! I've had the burrito, torta (amazing) and quesadilla. It's my new mexican spot!

I thought the lamb burrito (8$+tax+tip) was solidly decent. The lamb was well spiced and flavorful, and overall all the ingredients tasted good. It was let down by two factors: the tortilla had split while being wrapped and the distribution of ingredients was very uneven, so all the jalapenos were in one end of the burrito. I'd definitely be back! read more

Solid little hole in the wall. Friendly staff. Always clean. Tacos birria are dope af

Yessssss!!! so good can't wait to come back! Thank you for the great service & delicious food

My absolute favorite place for tacos!!!!! I live in Worcester county but every time I visit my sister here, it's the first place I go for food. Their birria is the best I've tried :)) read more