Im always looking for new good spots and also try to find places that my mom would enjoy when it comes to Mexican food because she is the biggest critic lol, so this is actually my second time here. My son was treating me for my birthday and stated I can pick the spot I wanted to eat at but I wanted to make sure that it was a place everyone around me would enjoy as well with lots of options for both food and drinks. It was a hit. Everyone loved the food and drinks they had and we had an array of food to try, starting with char grilled oysters. Im not an oyster lover as a matter of fact they are a bit gross to me lol but the way they make them here was good and i liked it. The boys loved it. For the main course I had a stuffed avocado with shrimp and this thing was huge. lol I thought it was a shareable size when they brought it to the table. It was really good and freshly cooked but definitely couldn't finish it. The boys had carnitas tacos (full of flavor and delicious). My mom had the enchiladas plate and she cleaned that plate up! so I know it was excellent. Now the drinks...Everyone of them was excellent. My favorite was the Hacienda watermelon margarita on the rocks, such a refreshing delicious drink and the watermelon that came with it dipped in the drink was so good. The restaurant itself is pretty spacious and the have outdoor patio seating in the back as well. They have the own parking area. I enjoyed the decor and ambiance of the place and plenty of nice spots to take pics. The bathrooms were clean, the staff is on point with everything and the food and drinks came in good time. Everything was made fresh to order. I highly recommend this spot and I will definitely be returning and possibly put this place in the mix of places to visit when we have guests from out of town. read more

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I've been there 4 times recently with my wife,friends and with my boss. We are all blown away with the quality and quantity of the food. Steak fajitas melt in your mouth! They make the Queso Flameado on a hot skillet at the table and it is excellent. Flour tortillas are made in-house. Chips are fresh, the salsa and cream salsa are wonderful. I cannot understand the 3.5 stars. We are all coming back individually and together. The folks I have recommended Vaqueros to agree also. read more

Everything was super great!! Alejandro did an excellent job! Food was delicious and we had a delightful time!!

Sunday brunch was awesome. Service was equally great and the food was amazing. I'm looking forward to my next visit.

I never knew I wanted to eat a meal out of a plater tray until I order from Vaquero's. We ordered two dishes togo on a Saturday night and was very confused when the bag was given to me. I was worried I stole someone else meal. The bag was massive with a big bag of chips and two large sealed togo trays. I confirmed my name was on the bag and headed out. When we got home, I was able to see our two dishes, very nicely laid out. Both taco meals came filled to the brim with meat and they didn't slack on the rice and beans. Each dish was easily enough food for 2 meals a piece. The ground beef tacos had plenty of flavor and the pork tacos was so juicy that I needed some extra napkins. The only negative of the meal was that the chips was in dyer need of some salt. Not sure if we got a batch before they were salted but they were on the bland side of things. That being said, we will definitely keep this spot on our rotation of togo spots. read more

Vaquero's Cafe and Cantina - Three Soft Beef Tacos in a party tray (so much food) - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

The food is really outstanding! Every meal we had was full of flavor. I really suggest the crispy tacos.Hands down, some of the most delicious Tex Mex food I've eaten lately! Allison was amazing! read more

We got the combo fajitas and mango margaritas. Everything was perfect. Alicion was amazing and let us know about all of the specials. Overall an incredible experience! read more

This is our go to Mexican restaurant in Westlake Hills. The food and service are always excellent. Alicion was our waitress this evening and she was magnificent. We love Vaqueros for great Austin Tex Mex! read more

Came here with my 2 daughters and mother for Sunday dinner on February 23rd 2025 WESTLAKE LOCATION .... I usually don't do this but it was overall HORRIBLE ! from the beginning it wasn't busy whatsoever our server told us he did have a bigger party so the food will take a little longer which is completely understandable.... Throughout the hour we waited we ordered a small queso in the time being - THE CHIPS HE BROUGHT TO OUR TABLE WERE SOGGY ... Letting him know they are soggy he quickly apologized and brought out MORE SOGGY CHIPS ! 15 minutes pass by ; no check ups , no drink refills NOTHING TO OUR TABLE but he continued to go up to the other tables he did have ! AFTER WAITING 15 minutes to be greeted to get our drinks - we did PLACE OUR ORDER my mom ordered the cheese enchiladas: I ordered tacos ! Fast forward after dealing with the CHIPS , SLOW SERVICE our food finally comes out .... My moms enchiladas are ground beef enchiladas- my mom lets him know and he looks at her like " you're really not going to eat these " and she said again - " I ordered cheese sorry I don't like those " he took the food back - after eating this MEDIOCRE MEXICAN FOOD - FAJITA BEEF is you're basic fajita NOTHING SPECIAL, rice was bland and refried beans were horrible !!!! The queso was GREAT but then again I couldn't enjoy the queso to the fullest from the SOGGY CHIPS! We tried giving him a chance and what sealed it and made it clear he was very rude and inattentive to our table another table Comes in and is seated directly behind us - HE IMMEDIATELY GREETS THEM BEING NICE ATTENTIVE! This was our first time at this restaurant and LAST ! The food was 5/10 service was HORRIBLE- MY INDICATOR IS that me and my children are AFRICAN AMERICAN and he didn't feel the need to have any respect or regard for us ! HIS TABLES WERE ALL caucasians - AFTER everything we experienced the bill was 60$ SINCE I DO BELIEVE HE WAS RACIST I STILL LEFT HIM 25% tip of 12$ - HE DESERVED 0 HONESTLY AND TRUTHFULLY again I don't write reviews nor NOT TIP ! this experience from the food and service was HORRIBLE .... For the pricing of the food the quality isn't worth it . my children were not loud , running around - the 4 OF US MY MOM 3 year old - 8month old and me 23 years old RESPECTED HIM NEVER ONCE WAS RUDE OR DO ANYTHING IN ANY WAY TO GET THE SERVICE WE DID IT WAS BASIC DISCRIMINATION ! The only reason why he got a tip is BECAUSE WE ARE GOOD PEOPLE WHO TIP NO MATTER WHAT !!!!! Horrible experience I don't recommend the food isn't worth BEING PROFILED by your SERVER ! The only thing positive I can say is - the host was VERY NICE & the restaurant was clean and nicely decorated but WHAT DOES THAT EVEN MATTER ?! read more

Had a great visit! Fun ambiance, great food. Especially enjoyed the tacos and quesadillas

Service from start to finish was amazing as always!! Nyx was right on point with my order and service, thanks Nyx!!

Nathalie was great! I never had to ask for a refill once. My order came out quick and hot and the white salsa was yummy!!

My favorite mexican restaurant with different locations all amazing around Austin. Great drinks enchiladas and lunch specials. Carmilo always gives excellent service and the vibe is very welcoming. read more

Stopped at Vaqueros this afternoon for a margarita and an early dinner. The staff was welcoming and happy! We received excellent service from Nyx who was very gracious and attentive to our needs. The food was fresh, hot and tasty! We eat at Vaqueros fairly frequently as we live in the area. We find the food, service and vibe consistently good! read more

Nyx was very personable and the food was delicious as always! Huge portions for great prices and free ice cream as you leave!

The food today was exceptional. Karina gave us wonderful quick service. The vibe of the restaurant is great.

Incredible food! And, our waitress Karina was wonderful! Highly recommend!! This place never disappoints.

Second time eating here this week. Great food and atmosphere. Jorge was amazing. Highly recommend

We got seated super quick, Jorge was very kind and helpful, even making suggestions for how to accommodate my dietary needs. Also, v good queso! read more

This is the best Mexican restaurant in the westlake area! The service is amazing always, food is delicious. Nachelly is a wonderful bartender very kind and professional! Love this place! read more

Food was incredibly well made, very delicious, and our server Jorge made sure we were well taken care of. Great food, great atmosphere, great service, would recommend! read more

Lunch with coworkers. Great service by our waiter Jorge. Food was good too. Will be coming back.

Food and service is great! Perfect spot for lunch or dinner! Our server Jorge was fantastic!

Very good!!! waitress Allison was so sweet and helpful. A great experience. Delicious food. A lot of food. Great selection. Not our first visit. We teturn as often as possible. 5 star read more

Per my nephew's suggestion, we tried this place Sunday morning for brunch and bottomless mimosas. It was fantastic! The food, ambiance, and staff were spot on! Just so that you know...the bottomless mimosas cost $25 and the buffet is also $25. Also, mimosa sharing is not allowed. My sister took a couple of sips from her daughter's mimosa and was warned that a 3rd sip would mean a $25 charge. So expect to pay quite a bit if you go. Nonetheless, it was a great indulgence. They had a wide variety of food choices...both breakfast fare and lunch items. My favorite part of the whole meal experience was the French toast. It was an OMG moment because it had a cream cheese filling plus they offered banana maple syrup to go with the French toast and tres leches pancakes. Make sure to bring a large appetite. I will definitely come back again!! read more

One of my favorite places to eat Authentic Mexican food. Any recommendations? All are good . You won't regret! Lot of parking and ice cream machine inside after meals. The staff are friendly and polite. Neat atmosphere. Oh bar is next room with too. Enjoy read more

The food was delicious. It was great place to celebrate a birthday. Alejandro was a great server.

Chao is such a friendly bartender! and drinks were delicious! I would definitely recommend vaqueros for a quick sit at the bar, or a full on date! read more

We had great service and amazing food at Vaqueros. Our server, Nyx got all our orders right (which is hard for our large parties) and provided amazing service thruough the night. read more

We decided to try some Tex Mex food and picked Vaqueros. My husband ordered over the phone but I believe you can order online. When he went to pick up the food there were issues. Apparently the chef didn't read the ticket correctly and made several extra items. My husband brought it up and they apologized. They removed the extra food but left an item given to us for free for the inconvenience. We ended up with an extra set of enchiladas, rice, and black beans. My husband was very happy about how they handled the situation. I ordered the Chicken Enchiladas with rice and black beans. We also ordered some flour tortillas and chips and salsa. The chips were nice and crispy. The red salsa was flavorful. The chicken enchiladas came with Monterrey Jack cheese, chicken, and a choice of sauce. I chose the salsa verde. The enchiladas were good. I could have used a little more salsa verde but the enchiladas were good. The rice and black beans were okay. The tortillas were warm, and filling. Overall it was a good meal. read more

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The first star for any Mexican restaurant depends on chips and salsa. V delivers in spades with large, crispy thin chips paired with a spicy, roasty, citrusy, and LARGE bowl of salsa. The salsa brings some heat, built for locals. They also serve ranch with it, and while not anything special imho, it is a nice option for kids and non-spicy eaters. Draft beer was cold and tasty, from a selection of classic Mexican and popular Tx-American brands. Warning to IPA and other crafty fans: very few options for beer snobs. Go Tex-Mex or go home here. I had fajitas picosas, fajitas with a healthy dose of peppers and onions. Unlike most fajitas, the chicken was moist and juicy. The fixin's were spot on, and the flour tortillas fresh and house made. Rice fluffy and not oily with solid charros (meaty and salty without cilantro). I honestly could not find one thing to complain about. It's my first visit but I'll 100% be back. read more

Vaquero's Cafe and Cantina - Fajitas picosas de pollo - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Can't say enough good things about this place. I'm not sure why all the bad reviews. It's a great atmosphere and the food is awesome! Not to mention the service. I've been here a few times and Devon the bartender remembers your name and even drinks! The service is impeccable! Come give Devon a chance you won't be let down. At times he's alone in the bar at lunch area so be human and show some patience :) ! Ps.... the fresh jalapeños are freaking dangerous!!! read more

Vaquero's Cafe and Cantina - Michelada per Devon - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I had a really great Brunch buffet experience at Vaquero's. There is a large variety of texmex breakfast items as well as more traditional breakfast . I tried a bit of everything and my favorite was probably the tres leches pancakes! For $25 it's definitely worth a try. One thing to point out, they have servers at all the stations so portion sizes are VERY generous. I was looking more to try a bit of everything so I ended up sharing each portion with some friends. It's such a minor thing, and does keep the line more sanitary so I wasn't too inconvenienced. The servers were all very friendly and I had a wonderful experience. read more

The food was amazing! I had the carnitas, which are so flavorful and out of this world amazing. The salsa and green chili, perfection. The service was absolutely lovely. The ambiance was fun and cozy at the same time, my family and in-laws could sit and visit while we enjoyed our meal. The prices are great, and I loved the soft-serve at the end of our meal. You have to try this place out if you're in the area. read more

We were here for a friend's birthday dinner on a cold Saturday night. We were seated at the back of the restaurant. Our table was all set up with with chips and salsa, and water as were seated. I ordered the Stuffed Avocado with rice and charro beans. The stuffed Avocado was humongous with lots of cheese on top and even inside of it. I was not a fan of it having so much cheese. The Mexican rice was ok and charro beans did not have much taste or flavor. Will I recommend this dish to my friends? The answer is a big No. Definitely try something else like the enchiladas which I heard was pretty darn good. Overall the server was attentive and came around our table to check on us. So, 5 star to her and 3 star to the Stuffed Avocado. read more

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Sunday brunch was well received by the family with a unique mix of tres leches pancakes, migas, beans, and then shrimp cocktail.

The food was good and the margaritas were very good. We liked the flights of margaritas. Very tasty and fun. The bartender/server did an outstanding job and was very friendly and attentive. Will go back. read more

Been there twice, both times good food and decent service. Only downside was the tortilla machine was not going and I didn't get to try one

Wanted to find a Mexican place near a business park by the Mall and lucked out! The Lunch special is Huge! Saltillo Burrito was big enough for 2 and only $11. The Shrimp Stuffed Avocado was more than enough for 1 person and the 2 shrimp on top were giant. My favorite was the chips and salsa to start read more

Vaquero's Cafe and Cantina - Saltillo Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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We love Vaquero's! Big and beautiful stand alone restaurant on 360 has great service and food. You have to try the baked oysters Rockefeller as an appetizer - It is superb! Chips and hot sauce are the best in town. Also their cheese enchiladas and crispy chicken tacos were great! Hubbie had the chicken chili relleno and loved it. Margaritas were great too! Extensive menu and great outside space for kids to play. read more