Such a good deal - they had great specials and the food was exactly what you'd expect for Tex Mex. The carnitas in the tacos was so flavorful. Our server Alicion was really sweet, accommodating and full of recommendations. read more

Vaqueros always has the friendliest service and their beef fajita tacos are amazing! The environment is great and it has a nice playground for the kids. Jorge was so kind and attentive! read more

food was great and so was carmelo!!! definitely coming back for both! get the chips and queso and raspberry margarita

Lunch combo is always a great value and the enchiladas are very good. Service is always quick. Carmelo is a great server. Very attentive and quick with refills read more

Chips and the jalapeño ranch were great! Chicken fajita Nachos were tasty too! Carmelo was a friendly server and took care of us! Great spot overall read more

Great lunch and thanks to Jorge! Great service and great recommendation with ordering the steaks!

Carmelo was so tempted and accommodating to our needs. We had the trio fajita with beef, chicken, and shrimp which was amazing! I love how big the shrimp are and how to the chicken and beef are. You can never go wrong with homemade fresh flour tortillas. Totally recommend for not only lunchtime, but dinner time such a great place.!! read more

Vaquero's is a great place to have some TexMex. Jorge and Chao are always pleasant and welcoming.

Vaqueros is our go-to spot for a perfect patio with kids. Jorge is the very best with 10/10 service every time!

great waiter. very patient w this large group Made sure our water glass was full. Prompt service, polite and nice.

Food was amazing as always. Service 10/10 I love how our server allicion checked on us multiple times checking in, and the atmosphere is fantastic and the amazing part is my children get to play at the playground and stay outta my face while I eat and drink read more

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

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Alejandro is the kind of waiter you remember long after the meal is over--not just because of his flawless service, but because of the way he makes you feel while you're there. From the moment he greeted us, we knew we were in for something special. He has this rare mix of being hilariously funny and deeply service-oriented, and he balances the two perfectly. He had us laughing throughout the entire evening--smart, quick, lighthearted jokes that made the night feel more like dining with an old friend than simply being served. But what makes Alejandro truly remarkable is that while he kept the mood light and joyful, he never missed a single detail. Our drinks were always topped off, our meals arrived exactly as ordered, and every request was met with genuine enthusiasm and care. You can tell Alejandro loves what he does. He doesn't just drop off plates; he creates an experience. He connects with people, makes them feel valued, and somehow turns a regular dinner into an unforgettable memory. We left with full hearts, full stomachs, and smiles that lasted all the way home. If you're lucky enough to dine here, do yourself a favor and ask for Alejandro. He's not just a waiter--he's the heartbeat of the evening. read more

Always great. Wonderful service from Carmelo! Love the tortilla soup! Best margaritas too!

Karina was pleasant, helpful and efficient. the restaurant was packed and fun. The food is always good.

my favorite Tex-Mex place. The food is always so good! I had the fish tacos and they were incredible! Carmelo, our waiter was fantastic! Highly recommend! read more

Great service and food! Nyx was our server! We love the ice cream and the chips are the best! So fresh-

Cool vibey restaurant! Loved the truck and real Texan aura of the place. Quite a busy spot for lunch on a Friday. The waiter was very attentive. The chips we got at first were incredibly oily so we asked for another batch. The ranch was creamy and the salsa had a nice little kick. Tried the Cedar Plank Salmon. Pretty dry fish but the veggies were my favorite part. Covered in the cheesy sauce my mouth waters thinking about it. The rice was passable. Loved the soft serve ice cream machine too! Reminded me of my childhood eating a cone! read more

Vaquero's Cafe and Cantina - Cedar Plank Salmon - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Vaqueros Westlake excels in all areas~ from the moment we walk in the door and are greeted like family--to sitting down with our favorite server, Jorge~to the incredible food. The entire experience is fabulous! The Sunday Brunch is incredible and not to be missed!! They have catered multiple events for us, including a weding, and each time everything has been absolutely wonderful!! Our entire family loves Vaqueros!! Peggy and Murray Martin read more

We have never been here so today we came at about 5pm to try it. Service was first both on taking our drink orders and food orders. Noise level is pretty high making conversation difficult. The food was good I had the vaquero plate with crispy taco, tamale, 2 beef enchiladas with rise and refried beans. My wife got a similar plate with beef quesadillas. My crispy taco was soggy as it was on the same plate with everything else. Overall allot of food good quality and ok food but we don't live close so wouldn't come back. read more

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

Our family of 8 had a great dinner on Christmas Eve. Excellent food and outstanding service by Jorge. The restaurant and staff were busy with families, but Jorge was friendly, efficient, and on top of it.. read more

Jorge was great, the food and atmosphere superb, favorites being the beef fajitas and creamy jalapeño dip

Had an amazing experience tonight at Vaqueros with Jorge. Made us feel very welcome on a hectic Christmas Eve evening. Food was great, drinks tantalizing. Thank you for a great evening Jorge. read more

The best thing about this place Is the atmosphere! It's fancy but casual. Anyone is welcomed. I ordered the vaquero burger. The bun was awesome but the beans on the burger were interesting. Very messy burger. The service is also really great. Vaquero Burger: Flame Broiled Burger Patty With Melted Jack Cheese, Jalapeños, Refried Beans And Chipotle Crema. Garnished With Romaine Lettuce, Guacamole, Pico De Gallo and Tortilla Strips. Served with Golden Wagon Wheel Fries read more

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

Had a great time !! Food was delicious. Service was excellent. Our waiter Jorge did an excellent job being super attentive and providing great recommendations. Anyone looking to have a good time and tasty food should definitely visit! read more

Thee food was outstanding! Jorge was friendly and provided very good service. will recommend Vaqueros to friends.

Nyx was the most attentive and helpful waiter. He helped to recommend delicious drinks and the absolute best char grilled oyster. The oysters with the tabasco were delectable. The El Bravo Picante was light, refreshing and spicy - just amazing. We can't wait to come back and visit Nyx!! read more

We love Vaqueros! Our favorite place to go with our kids and makes for an extra special evening having an amazing waiter like Nyx! Thank you for going over and beyond for my crazy crew! read more

Vaqueros el mejor lugar para disfrutar margaritas fajitas una delicia 100% recomendado me atendió el mesero Carmelo y fue la mejor experiencia que e tenido lo recomiendo 5 estrellas read more

We came here to enjoy a birthday dinner. The restaurant was nice inside and they have a soft serve machine near the entrance. Yyyeeaaahhh! In the middle of the restaurant they have two saddles. Perfect place for a photo op. We were seated in the back of the restaurant near the doors to go outside. With it being cooler weather out, we definitely felt that cold wind whenever somebody opened the door. They serve creamy jalapeño sauce and salsa here. I love creamy jalapeño sauce. Yum! Our server was pleasant and I gotta say the workers there were smiling. This definitely helped the experience we had dining here. I ordered the shrimp stuffed avocado. When it arrived it looked amazing! The two shrimps on top were huge! My dish wasn't piping hot like they just flash fried it. I know when serving groups it's hard to get everything warm since the rest of the plates have to come out at the same time. I liked the chipotle sauce drizzled on top. The lime cilantro rice was a tad sweet and had a hint of coconut. The black beans were good and I gotta say this place offers a different flavor than the usual Tex Mex places you be used to. I tried the charro beans and it's definitely a different flavor. This place is definitely a hit or miss. I've gotta try one of their specials or popular dishes when I come back to really know how I feel about the food. As for the experience, it was definitely amazing! read more

Vaquero's Cafe and Cantina - Shrimp Stuffed Avocado with black beans - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

I come here almost weekly for lunch and Jorge is always a delight. Fajitas are excellent, quality is consistent and the we love the ice cream. read more

We love Vaqueros! When we walked in the hostess was busy seating another family. Jorge immediately greeted us and sat us even though he was busy trying to bring drinks to another table. Jorge made sure to take care of us. read more

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 was craving good ole Mexican food and a quick search bought me here. With the plenty amazing reviews I had to check it out. The parking lot was full but we were seated immediately. We sat down and ordered our queso which is free with Yelp check in. The manager came to look as they said they'd never seen it. They were so kind and inviting! They comp'd the queso. I ordered the combination with sour cream chicken enchiladas, a tamale, a loaded chicken toastada, and rice n beans. EVERYTHING on my plate was delicious!! They use REAL chicken. Succulent and juicy. The sour cream sauce on the enchiladas was fantastic! The tamale was tasty! I want to order a dozen by themselves! The chicken toastada was fully loaded and really hit the spot although the toastada itself was soggy unfortunately. I'll ask for it on a separate plate next time. The rice and refried beans were your good ole staple. Tasty for sure! I tried my husbands plate of bbq ribs, chicken, sausage, and sides. The meats were so good! The chicken is seasoned well. t The creamed corn and cole slaw were terrible. The corn was sour and had way too much sugar. The slaw was bland besides the also sour taste. They've got a long list of cocktails, beer, and wine, as well as a kids menu. Do not skip the creamy salsa they give with the chips. It is SO good I could drink it!! I'll definitely be back for that Tejas Mexican food! read more

Good tasting food and very fast lunch service. I ordered the lunch portion of the chicken and spinach quesadilla, and was delightfully surprised by the large portion size and inclusion of tasty toppings. I wish that the quesadillas had been slightly warmer and crispier on the outside, but they still had really good flavor and it is great value for the money. Pro tip - split an entree and don't forget to grab a fun lime flavored mint on the way out. read more

Vaquero's Cafe and Cantina - Chicken and Spinach and Chicken Quesadillas Lunch - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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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

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

The brunch buffet was amazing. The brisket was flavorful and the flan thick and creamy. We didn't have a reservation but were seated promptly. Highly recommend 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.

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