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    El Vaquero

    4.0 (72 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Bars, Seafood
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Free appetizer - was yummy!!
    Carolyn H.

    Came here for lunch with my precious grandparents - this is there go to Mexican restaurant. It was so yummy! They gave us free chips with beans on it, queso on the bottom and lettuce with tomatoes to start off. The chips & salsa (red & green) we're both delicious. We got an order of beef & chicken fajitas and shared. It was so good! Their corn and flour tortillas were tasty & authentic too. Will definitely be back in the future. Oh and almost forgot - they have free vanilla ice cream machine with a cone too!!

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    Jeffndonna M.

    Been coming here for years and never disappointed! The drinks are amazing and the food is great! They recently updated there menu's

    Chicken + Beef Fajitas
    Alexandrea T.

    My boyfriend and I came here on a Saturday night. There was no wait and barely anyone inside around 8 pm. We were sat at a booth and served hot chips and salsa. The chips were very fresh and delicious. The salsa wasn't my favorite, it's that more authentic, watery kind of red salsa. I was a little disappointed they didn't bring out green salsa too because that's my favorite! We ordered the Mango margarita and the Patron Margarita. Both were great, especially the Patron Margarita! Not too sweet just like I like it. To eat we had the mixed chicken and beef fajitas. It was served with guacamole, pico, rice, and beans. Shredded cheese was extra. The corn tortillas were NOT homemade which was another let down for me since I love corn tortillas. But the chicken and beef fajitas were great. They had a guy playing mariachi type music for the first half of the time we were there. It was a good atmosphere and service was great. However, what would have made this place 5-star worthy would have been adding green salsa and homemade corn tortillas, and also not charging extra for some shredded cheese or a side of corn tortillas that we asked fo

    Kate v.

    Went there and ordered full botana. I came home to this. Food is like thrown together in a to go container. Not appetizing at all to eat. It looks like a 2 day left over. Paid almost 20$ plus 5 dollar tip! Will never order again here. The one in Murphy road is way better than this place. I prefer to go there instead. Drinks and food are way better!

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    Great Tex Mex, good margaritas, Fridays can get a little crazy with unsupervised kids everywhere, easy to escape by eating in the bar.

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    This is our go-to Mexican restaurant. Located conveniently close to home. Fast friendly service and good food!

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    Food was good and it's in my neighborhood. Will eat there again. Liked their beef fajitas. Nice ambiance.

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    We love it. Great food, friendly staff. We'll come back. The prices are affordable and you get good quality food.

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    Great food ever time I have been there. Have also order delivery and always hot when received.

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    7 years ago

    The chicken enchiladas are bland, way too much cheese and no type of red sauce. The queso was okay at best.

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    The enchiladas are terrible. No chili sauce or onions and too much cheese! Other than that it's ok

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    4.1
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    4.9 mi
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    Food was awesome! Had the pulpo. Service was great…read more Drinks were good too. Noticed it is a good place for large parties like 6-8.

    Stopped by Lago Mariscos for a casual dinner and was pleasantly surprised! One of my favorite…read morethings is that they offer all-day specials on Mondays and Tuesdays, which is always a nice bonus. We started with the complimentary chips and salsa. The chips were fresh and the salsa had a nice flavor definitely a great way to kick off the meal. I ordered the strawberry margarita and it was refreshing, smooth, and hit the spot! We also tried the queso. It was okay, but if you're looking for a more traditional Mexican-style queso, just know this one leans more toward the Velveeta-style cheese dip. My niece ordered the grilled shrimp tacos and gave them a thumbs up! She said they were flavorful and really enjoyed them. (No picture) The atmosphere was a highlight for me. The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating, and the patio overlooks the lake, creating a relaxing vibe that's perfect for enjoying a meal and drinks. A special shoutout to our server, Jeanette (I believe that was her name)! She was incredibly sweet, attentive, and made us feel welcome throughout our visit. Overall, this is a really nice spot with good food, great service, and beautiful views. I'll definitely be back to explore more of the menu. I've got my eye on the octopus next time! I'll keep y'all posted. #LoveJonesEats

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    Plenty of screens at the bar for game nights.
    Plenty of screens at the bar for game nights.
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    Lupe checks so many for me. The Black Barrel margarita is a hit which brings me back on a regular…read morebasis. The food is so much better than the reviews suggest. Tonight I had the Spicy Shrimp Stew and it is delicious. They call it a Tex Mex Gumbo and it satisfies this gumbo lover.

    Well I came my 1st time 3 weeks ago & now I've been back 3 more times. I have definitely found a…read moregreat margarita spot that also has good Tex-Mex food! The place is much larger than I expected from the outside. They have a separate bar area with bar seats & a few tables & then the restaurant has a few different sections including a section with doors if you want to have a private gathering. They also have a decent size patio. Service was good. The server repeatably checked on our party. But this is a Mexican restaurant so let's talk margaritas! I like my margaritas on the rocks, with a nice kick from a reposado premium tequila & a premium orange liqueur, preferably grand marnier. This place absolutely delivers! More importantly, they have consistently made great margaritas for each of my 4 visits. If you want a good tasting, strong margarita go for the black barrel margarita. I would be stunned if you were disappointed. The food is also good. Often you find a place with good drinks but the food isn't so great. Not the case here. I've had the steak quesadillas, the steak fajitas, & the fajita burrito. All good! I was so excited about this new find that I made 7 family members meet me for happy hour and everyone loved both the food & drinks. The complementary chips come with a bean dip & a medium spicy salsa. Come check them out!

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    Bar
    Chips, salsa, and pinto beans (complimentary)
    Chips, salsa, and pinto beans (complimentary)
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    4.2 mi
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    Stopped by Chuy's and ordered the Tacos Al Carbon with beef fajita. Honestly, the highlight of the…read moremeal might've been the complimentary chips and salsa--the chips were fresh and crunchy, and the green salsa was so good it almost filled me up before the food even came out. The tacos themselves were also delicious. The beef fajita was flavorful and well-cooked, and the plate comes with two tacos, rice, and beans, which felt like a solid portion. Overall, I definitely felt like I got good value for the cost. The service was speedy and casual. If you're looking for a casual spot with dependable Tex-Mex and great chips and salsa, Chuy's does the job.

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    GUACAMOLE - Fresh avocados & Salsa Fresca, all mashed up.
    GUACAMOLE - Fresh avocados & Salsa Fresca, all mashed up.
    PANCHOS - Tostada chips, refried beans, cheese and your choice of fajita chicken, fajita beef or seasoned ground beef.
    PANCHOS - Tostada chips, refried beans, cheese and your choice of fajita chicken, fajita beef or seasoned ground beef.
    QUESADILLAS  - Flour tortillas stuffed with cheese, green chiles & onion. Served with guacamole, sour cream & tomatoes.

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    QUESADILLAS - Flour tortillas stuffed with cheese, green chiles & onion. Served with guacamole, sour cream & tomatoes.
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    Los Valdes in the House

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    The burrito made with a homemade 12 inch flour tortilla stuffed wit' melted cheese, refried beans,…read morerice, tomato, avocado, onion, cilantro and cream and meat of my choice, i picked beef fajita. This thing was so large i could barely eat half, took the other half home and had it for dinner. Yum. My wife went with the loaded fried topped wit' 3 kinds of cheese, nacho cheese, sour cream and a meat of her choosing and bacon, she chose barbacoa and they accidently gave her fajitas, when they noticed the mistake they offered to redo it but she'd already tasted it and wasn't willing to give it up, yup, that good. Another huge portion that we took a lot of home. Great food and service, we'll be back!

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    Tacos de Birria
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    Birria Quesadilla
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    4.4
    (71 reviews)
    6.2 mi

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    The hostess warmly greeted my partner and me as we entered the restaurant. Our server was very…read morepolite too. My partner and I were served warm chips and mild spicy dip while we browsed through their extensive menu. Some of the chips were red or green in color, probably to represent Mexico's country colors. The dip was addictively spicy. Loved the chips and dip. I got the Pulpo A La Parrilla as my main dish. The portion was huge and everything on the dish tasted good. The grilled octopus was cooked well and tasted delicious with the sauce on it. My partner had the crispy tacos with ground beef, and he liked it. Interior is decorated beautifully with Mexican theme. The restaurant is big, which is suitable for all party sizes. There is plenty of free parking available.

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    Inside
    El Fogon Mexican Kitchen
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    Johnny Tamales

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    7.4 mi
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    My family and I had been at this place for a while, and it doesn't disappoint…read more There are two sections that I can tell, one with a bar and one without one. I believe they have a private dinning area too (one of the school events happen there). It's a very colorful place and has an inviting atmosphere. The bar has a bunch of TVs, for those who want to catch the game. The food honestly looks average, but the taste is delicious. It's also vegetarian friendly. My wife, the vegetarian, asked if they can customize the Tex-Mex Enchiladas (instead of the plain cheese version), and they did. They made her a spinach and cheese, and she loved it. Two of their bean choices were vegetarian (not the charro beans which has bacon), and I think they had two vegetarian rice option too (no meat broth added). My oldest got the stuff avocado with chicken, which she liked a lot. My younger kids got the chicken nuggets, which kept them happy. I got the Ivannita, which is a little bit of everything. If you are hungry, this is a good option, as the Crispy Beef Taco comes out first. The taco shell was freshly fried. They use to have a free ice cream section, where you can get a mini cone with soft serve, but it's not there anymore. :( Overall, this is a great place to eat at with the family.

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    Johnny Tamales
    Johnny Tamales
    House margarita on the Rocks

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