We don't usually write restaurant reviews, but we had such a great lunch at Los Vaqueros that this…read moreone deserved it. Everything was spot on from the start. The salsa, queso and guacamole were all excellent. The ceviche was outstanding: incredibly fresh, bright and perfectly seasoned. The fajitas were equally good, arriving sizzling hot with beautifully cooked meat and vegetables. Generous portions, great margaritas and warm, friendly service. We actually tried to come the day before and couldn't get in, so we came back the next day. Very glad we did. One of our favorite meals of the trip.

Lunch, $10-14 in 2026. Far above average food quality with generous servings. Dinner from…read more$15-25. Nice atmosphere with a mix of locals and visitors. Salsa and chips complimentary, drink refills, I will be back. Yum

The food and service was excellent. We had the sizzling hot Fajitas and they were delicious. We…read morelive nearby and just hadn't be there in a longtime and now I feel we being missing out. The meals were definitely quality and plentiful. Had a large cold mug of Modelo to was it all down. The meats were tender and juicy with plenty of sides. Definitely making this place my new favorite.

This place has consistently good Mexican food. When all of the visitors are in town, this place…read moreseems to be too far off of main street for them to walk. So it never seems too crowded. Outdoor seating on the side is great this time of year. Service was great. My only complaint; and this seems to be a theme with all Mexican restaurants; please give me more tortillas with my fajitas! Overall a good Highlands staple.

We vacation in Cashiers every year and stopped by as a party of 4 to to check this place out. The…read moreatmosphere is nice, indoor and outdoor seating with a view of the pond. Friendly staff greeted us as we walked in. The waiter promptly arrived and brought chips and the house salsa to our table, and most of them were broken and looks like they took from the bottom of the barrel. The salsa bar was a nice addition so you could have various flavors. We ordered a regular and watermelon margaritas and they were not good, no taste of tequila at all. I was surprised at this since other reviews said great drinks. So far two strikes against them. I was starting to regret coming here since there are many good Mexican places in town, but things changed quickly. Our second basket of chips was much better, and once we received our food orders I was very pleased. I ordered Chili Rellenos and they were fantastic, much better than I've had in many other places. My wife ordered the 4 enchiladas platter and it was beautiful, plenty of chicken and fillings, with tasty sauces on each type. It was so big the rice and beans had to come on a separate plate. I normally prefer refried beans over the rice for side dishes, but that rice was very flavorful which was surprising to me since most are bland. My son had the seafood burrito and he said it was very good with a lot of seafood. It filled him up, which is an accomplishment in itself. All the portions were large and prices were very reasonable. Our waiter provided great service. He didn't speak English very well but no points were taken off for that. He knew enough to do his job. Their health scores were also very high, which was why we chose this place over others in the area we normally chose in the past. I would rank this place up there against any of the other local Mexican restaurants and hope they do well. At the time of our visit, the Ingles in Cashiers had coupons on the back of the receipt, so you can save a few bucks on the already very reasonable prices there.

Pretty much everything needs improvement here - from the bland salsas (even the guacs and quesos),…read moreto the unspiced entrees, to the bathrooms (big face palm), decaying wood benches and even the pond had plastic bags right up to the restaurant property. Margarita in tower was a fun idea, but not a sipper. Wait staff was kind and fun... not enough to salvage the experience.

Tucked just outside Brevard, Los Vaqueros absolutely lives up to the local hype. I kept hearing…read moreabout it from people around town and made sure to stop in before heading out--and I'm glad I did. From the moment you sit down, everything hits. The chips and salsa are fresh and addictive, and the quality carries all the way through the meal. I went with the carne asada, and it was cooked perfectly--tender, flavorful, and easily one of the better plates I've had. On top of that, the portion was huge, so you definitely get your money's worth. The atmosphere stood out too. The decor has a really polished, comfortable feel--not over the top, just done right. If you're anywhere near Brevard, this is a must-stop. It more than delivered on the buzz.

Food was excellent. Came out hot, salsa and chips were awesome, service was not the best. Cute…read moreplace and decorated nice. We got the fajita for two chicken, steak and Shrimp and it was plenty.

I came about 3:30 in the afternoon with my dog. It took a while for me to be waited on outside. I…read moreinquired about the dinner plates and what was available was enchiladas mole. Perfect. I didn't order chips and salsa since that is an up charge. Besides, I don't eat very many. They have a choice of black beans or refried. I chose the refried. The enchiladas were very good and the mole sauce a little spicy! I loved it. While the service was spotty, the food was very good. I'll be back here during my trip.

Excellent service from Becka at the bar and delicious, authentic food. Pleasant ambiance.read more

Some of the best breakfast I've had in a while! The chicken fried steak was so tender and…read moreflavorful. And the gravy was perfect without being too heavy. I was also pleasantly surprised at how good the biscuits were. They were nice and light and fluffy. My husband really enjoyed the pastrami hash. I really liked how the coffee is served in different types of coffee cups. Just like visiting family that has collected mugs along their travels. Service was quick even thought it was Friday morning. We were sat right away.

Excellent food and service- a popular hotspot that didn't disappoint. Our waiter was great- and…read morefunny- and we enjoyed both of our meals.

Had a little confusion when I entered, between diners paying and leaving, to go orders being…read moreprocessed and picked up it took a few minutes to get in. The menu is very large and swell priced, I had the steak fajitas and was unable to finish everything served, the meal was very well prepared and seasoned perfectly. Service was excellent and their timing was spot on.

Just delicious!!! We were on our way up to Bryson City but with a big storm coming thru and it…read morebeing lunch time we decided to stop, and with the good reviews it was a no brainer. And can I just say?? YUM!!! All three of us loved our meals. The chips and salsa were so good that we asked for an extra pint to take with us. My friends ordered the chicken fajitas and the portions were huge and the chicken so good! I ordered a chicken taco salad and the chicken was cooked perfectly and great quality. It was one of those meals where you are full but you can't stop eating! Thank you!

Place was packed with people when we came in, something I wasn't expecting for the off season. Food…read morewas fresh and delicious. It took a little time, but well worth the wait. Since there are a lot of people, it's loud, but you can still easily hear the people at your own table. Really great food and we will definitely be back.

I've seen this restaurant in the Ingles shopping center for so many years and have eaten at 3 other…read morearea Mexican restaurants but not here. I figured it's been here for so long, it's got to be fairly good because it's still here. We walked in for lunch and it was probably 80% Mexican customers, so wouldn't that be a prime indication of good Mexican fare? Chips and salsa was served promptly and they were warm but the salsa was mild. They had a good Lunch menu, average lunch $8.95. We ordered a beef Chili Relleno and Beef Enchilada with rice, and a Burrito with rice. For such a large Mexican clientele, I would have thought the food would have been spicy, but far from it. I would consider it very bland. The ground beef was super fine, like a meat sauce, and I prefer chunky. The meals were priced very affordable, but it needs kicking up a lot.

Stopped in for lunch while on vacation. Food was great. I had a special that had grilled chicken…read moreand shrimp. Hubs had beef fajitas. Both meals were delicious. Service was great. Loved the salsa!!!

Delicious food. Was traveling the newfound gap and came across this wonderful surprise. This is…read moregoing to be our go to every single time!

Good food and service. Interesting menu with some items you don't find at the average restaurant…read more I stuck with the familiar burrito type of dish with green or red sauce. The other people in my group ordered quesadillas. We were happy with our meals. We were traveling from Gatlinburg to Atlanta and passed through Clayton.

Vacationing in Clayton Ga and found this place on Yelp. Glad we did. It had some of the best food…read morein town. I had the burrito with chicken and it was delicious. My wife had the street tacos and her food was also delicious. Everything tasted clean and fresh. We did have a bit of a wait. More than usual for some Mexican restaurants. However, many restaurants have food partially prepared and then warm it when ordered. It's fast but not fresh. Not the case here. I have no trouble waiting for good, fresh, and clean food! This was some of the best Mexican food we've had in years. The waiter was very friendly and polite. I would highly recommend Manrique's for dinner.