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    Vaquero’s Cafe & Cantina

    4.1 (217 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Puffy Tacos
    Rolando N.

    Outstanding lunch service. The lunch specials are a great value and the variety is really good. Loved the beef fajita and the chicken piccata lunch specials. The flavors and preparation are excellent. Service is always amazing. Karina is outstanding. Always friendly, fast and super helpful.

    Rozele L.

    The staff were very friendly we went to brunch we arrived early they had a lot of delicious food you can probably tell by my plate I tried to get everything I couldn't pronounce, the food was seasoned very well. The seating area was very spacious there is ample parking. All u can eat Brunch Buffett for $24.98

    Jarek M.

    Cool location and good service. Service and atmosphere: Staff were friendly and helpful. Our server was talkative and polite. The restaurant was clean and inviting. There was nice view from the balcony. Food and drinks: Food was good. Typical Mexican dishes you would expect from Mexican restaurants. We ordered guacamole that was made fresh at the table. The beef fajita was generous and tasty combined with other ingredients served with it. The margaritas were very good too. Pricing: $$

    The Fajitas Superior and the Chili Con Queso
    Diana S.

    Let me start by saying I'm not usually a fan of Tex-Mex... but this place has officially made a liar out of me! Our server, Sean, was excellent--proficient, quick, and completely on top of things without being overly chatty. We started with the queso loaded with ground beef, and it was spot-on: not overly cheesy, just perfectly balanced. Their jalapeño ranch might even edge out Chuy's (and that's saying something!). My wife and I shared the superior fajitas. The steak was cooked to perfection--tender, juicy, and practically melted in your mouth. It tore apart easily in the tortilla. My Fresita margarita struck the ideal balance: tart with just the right sweet undertones, not cloying at all. Even the corn tortillas impressed me (I'm usually not a fan)--they were light, held together beautifully, and lacked that grainy texture. There's so much on the menu I still want to try, so we'll definitely be back very soon!

    Christina G.

    This was my first time here, My friend and I arrived around 5:30 p.m. for an early dinner and to check out the happy hour specials. The views from this restaurant are spectacular! They have patio seating and there's a big fireplace out on the patio as well! When we arrived there was no wait and we were sseated immediately. Our server came to the table within a few minutes of being seated. We were given complimentary chips, salsa And their version of creamy jalapeno dip. Very good! Happy hour lasted until 6:00 p.m. so we were able to get a glass of wine for $8 and an appetizer, The queso with beef. Margaritas are only $7. I hear those are the star of the show, But it's a work night lol. Our server was friendly and super attentive. There was so much to choose from on the menu But I was craving an enchilada with rice and beans so I was able to order them a la carte instead of one of the big meals. The rice and Charo beans were really good, I did like the enchilada but it was a bit too salty for me and super cheesy which was okay with me :) My friend really enjoyed the taco salad with salsa. I do want to come back for their Sunday brunch buffet! I hear it's really impressive

    Banana pudding and tres leches
    Sandra T.

    We tried brunch at Vaqueros in Steiner Ranch for the first time and it completely exceeded our expectations. If you're in Austin, it's absolutely worth the drive out to Steiner Ranch. The quality of the food really stands out. Everything tasted fresh, premium, and thoughtfully prepared. You can tell they take pride in their ingredients and presentation. One dish that really impressed us was the chicken piccata, it was amazing. Perfectly cooked, flavorful, and easily one of the standout items we tried. They also offer bottomless mimosas for $25 per person, which is a great deal and perfect for a relaxed weekend brunch. Brunch runs from 10:30 AM to 2 PM, giving you plenty of time to enjoy it. The desserts were fantastic too. We tried the banana pudding and tres leches, and both were delicious. A special shoutout to Liston, who provided amazing service. Friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. Between the great food, drinks, service, and atmosphere, this place easily earns five stars. My boyfriend and I loved it and will definitely be back.

    Lunch fajitas
    Justin H.

    The portions are generous and the lunch prices are affordable. Conveniently located inside Steiner Ranch it's one of our favorite spots for a weekday lunch while working from home. With good food and good views and a pleasant interior ambiance we enjoy coming in just to hang out and grab a drink as well. Shannon was a fantastic host and we appreciated her attentiveness.

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    Karina is an excellent server, took care of everything and made the already great food pleasant and relaxing.

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    The beef fajitas did not disappoint. We also enjoyed dining alfresco on the patio with a view

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    Amazing tex mex, super fresh and high quality meats and veggies. My new favorite! Great service to boot!​

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    15 days ago

    Karina was attentive, and a wonderful server! I had the seasoned grilled chicken and mashed potatoes and it was amazing!

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    Karina was a sweet and professional server. Thank you for the service. Atmosphere was good as well food.

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    27 days ago

    Vaqueros always does a great job. Good food, clean restaurant, and a kind staff. Karina waited on us today and she was delightful.

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    Katrina was very sweet and gracious and delivered the best service We will be back

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    Karina took such good care of us! Great service and food was wonderful as always!! Highly recommend asking for her section!

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    As always the food is excellent and affordable. Karina is the best hostess ever! Why go anywhere else?

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    The food is always good but today our waitress Karina was fantastic! next you come in ask for her!

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    Been to the Steiner Ranch location for lunch with friends. The food is always tasty and the service is great! Ask for Karina!

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