Definitely not a top notch Mexican restaurant, got the crunchy taco plate and the rice and beans were good the tacos were good but the meat good have been seasoned a bit better. The fajita steak was actually really good, tortillas look like they were just bought from Walmart; queso was made with Velveeta.... And it was horribly obvious that it was made with Velveeta and not real cheese. They charge you over $2 for a drink and when they bring it to you it's not a fountain soda with free refills it's a 16oz bottle of soda..... No free refills. Ordered ice water with lemon and got charged for that even though it was not from a bottle. Seriously just go somewhere else, it was not worth the $40 we spent for 3 people. We eat Mexican food all the time in Houston and it's always authentic or at least real food, not Velveeta and store bought tortillas. read more

This is a great place to go if you're craving some inexpensive Mexican food. The food is delicious and if you dine in, they'll bring you free chips and salsa! Just take a seat and someone will come to serve you. The folks working here are all pretty nice and the whole place is just a nice place to relax a bit and eat. It's been a while since I came here, so unfortunately I can't go into as much detail as I like, but I do recall being quite satisfied! read more

Solid Mexican breakfast place. Been to other locations as well. Hard to get anything bad. It can get busy mid mornings.

BEST. BREAKFAST. TACOS. IN. AUSTIN. Now listen, I knowwww Austin has plenty of places that boast this title. But this humble establishment deserves it! The secret is in their hot sauce. I usually get chorizo, egg, and cheese. They're cheap and delicious! Every location I go to has great service and never disappoints. They've updated the inside to expand dining space which looked nice. But I'm usually there for a touch and go. I often call ahead to order to go and they whip things up fast. read more

Totally a good Mexican food place. A little sacrifice on the strip mall atmosphere and they don't serve margaritas. The service was quick and friendly. All of the food was good with a traditional flare. Definitely happy to come back here and try this place again. read more

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I was so pumped to try this little Mexican joint from all the great reviews I read about their gorditas. Unfortunately, every dish I tried was a total flop. When I walk into a hole in the wall establishment (which usually are the best) I try to look past the cheap decor, the dull ambience and the lack of posh. For places like these the food is the true hero. The Al Pastor Gotditas was suppose to be that hero for Vasquez, and it wasn't. The meat was bland due to lack of seasoning, and the rice and beans tasted like something you would eat at Taco Bell! Even the guacamole tasted canned. The Vasquez family should seriously think about the word authentic, next time they use it to describe their food. read more

What the heck is this about? How does this place open three restaurants and serve just mediocre food. I went there cause it was right next to where I live. Charged me $12 for a Vasquez burrito. It was ok. The La Tapatia down the corner from here is cheaper with about the same quality. They were very friendly though. So I wont gripe too much. read more

Love this place. Vazquez never disappoints. I also am obsessed with their salsa!

In Austin for the day. Looking for a non chain restaurant, close to IFly. We split the carne guisada, which was very tasty, good quality, and very good value. Also had the horchata and piña aqua fresca. Both were very good. Employees very friendly, and restaurant was clean. read more

I went for breakfast. The food is decent except the tortillas were plain store bought and cold. Service was okay, they just need to let people know that they need to seat themselves or else you just stand there looking dumb waiting for someone to seat you. The restaurant seems very clean. They don't have Tv's to distract your meal. They play traditional Mexican music in the background. The price is a little high for a breakfast plate. Overall I would say its a good place to try at least once. read more

Vazquez Restaurant - Classic plate with chorizo and egg mixed. - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

First time ordering here for my company. Calling in order was very easy and they were good about splitting. Also they packed our bag well. My food was great. I tried the barbacoa gordita and carne guisada taco. The beans were decent and the salsa didn't have spice. Overall a good stop. read more

We have been looking for this Menudo! It is mild and is exactly how we like it. The barbacoa by the pound was in no way too greasy and had great flavor. We will dine in next time as it looks clean and spacious. We are so happy to find the Mexican breakfast we enjoy! read more

This place is pretty good and fast. I have only had breakfast burritos so this is my take on that. They are bland and they do not offer salsa with the burritos. Epic fail on their part. I will swing by Rudys if I have time rather than this place. The staff is always very nice and the food is always quick so kudos to that. read more

Picked up a To-Go order one morning. Walked in right when they opened and they were ready for business. The place was super clean and organized and staff all seemed to be on time. For a restaurant that opens so early I was impressed as it's not usually the case elsewhere. Ordered breakfast tacos...barbacoa for a few and potato, egg, and bacon on the others. All were really delicious and for 5 tacos, totaled $15. It's more expensive than I've usually paid but they were stuffed pretty full so no complaints here. Will be back. read more

Poor service, average food, they got all the orders wrong and they nickel and dimed us to death, charging for tomatoes and onions. And to top it off, after they ran the card, I signed it, but we were not ready to leave yet and they were not due to close for another hour. Some different woman, not our waitress came up, stood staring at us and gestured until I pulled the credit card holder out for her. She took it, stared at what I think was the tip amount, sniffed and left. She nor the waitress came back and asked if we wanted a to-go cup, I had to ask for one at the counter. All in all, not recommended. Greasy, unappetizing food that ended up being expensive and poor quality. Go to Serrano's instead! Much better food! Don't bother with this place at all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Did not like the barbacoa, wasn't flavorful. Al pastor tacos great. Guacamole, chips, gordita very good. read more

Vazquez Restaurant - Adobado taco & barbacoa gordita - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great little restaurant that is fabulous for breakfast. My husband and I are regulars here. The tea is served in large cups which minimizes refills (huge plus) and the salsa is delicious. They know how to do Migas correctly. read more

I can't give it negative stars. 1 is too many though. I don't even know where to start......let's see. How about all these 4 star reviews??? What are you people thinking? Outside there were about 15 cars filling up the parking around, so you would think the place was busy. Nope. One other table with someone who looks too lazy to eat anywhere else. The nasty tables and floor were the first tip off that something would be amiss. The chips were tasteless and the "salsa" was one of those cheap ones from the bottom shelf @ HEB. The overpriced queso is clearly Rico's canned "cheese" sauce. SO GROSS. My hard working hungry man ordered the enchiladas covered with carne guisada and I got the gorditas with beef. Whoa. Both plates were not only COLD, but the enchiladas looked like they were covered in Alpo and some sort of shredded cheese. My gorditas were clearly FILLED with dog food and I had to spit it out on the first bite. I sent my disgusting food back and the waitress seemed mystified as to why I didn't like it. I went ahead and said it tasted and looked like dog food. (but my dogs wouldn't even eat it) As I also had to tell the cashier the same, he seemed indifferent and unsurprised. I tend to think it's just a cover for a money laundering group. There's no way there's real cooks back there. PLEASE DON'T EAT HERE. This is a crime against food. What a waste. read more

Good solid food/menu. Food was tasty and the salsa was pretty tangy (maybe hot for some) and the chips were surprisingly good. Service was okay - but the kitchen time is another story. It is was crazy long!! So if that is okay with you, it's a good place. But b-fast dining should never be this time consuming. It was a Sunday, pretty busy, so that at most is a one star subtraction. No one really said anything - so don't expect any updates from your wait staff. read more

The food here is really good. It is your run of the mill Mexican restaurant but you won't be disappointed with the taste. My only complaint is that the price is a little high for the portions, depending on what you get. read more

The staff is really nice and attentive. Service is quick. Some of their tacos are a little on the pricey side, especially if you make any modifications. The breakfast tacos are good, though they would get extra marks with fresh corn tortillas. Their barbacoa is among the best in the area. Lunch, and especially their chicken and beef soups, are wonderful. read more

We live right next to Jardin Corona and will be making the extra 3 minute drive to Vasquez. Their barbacoa and menudo are SO good!

Easily better than Jardin & Corona and One Taco breakfast tacos. I called in an order on Sunday morning for pickup, 10 minutes later it was ready! The staff is very friendly, which is always appreciated. We ordered the usual breakfast taco options: bacon, egg, cheese - potato, egg, cheese, - bacon, egg, bean. Every taco was really good! They didn't suffer from the typical breakfast taco mistakes which are: too much egg, over cooked eggs, fatty bacon slices, cheap tortillas, and no flavor. These were the opposite of that. My only regret is not trying this place sooner. With 4 locations around town, these guys should be your next taco spot. Oh, and prices are very reasonable. read more

Great place to go for Mexican breakfast. We love bringing home their tacos on the weekend. Their guacamole is perfect in its simplicity, and their chips are just right. EDITED ON 3/18/14: They recently renovated and expanded this location which means business is going well for them. They truly deserve it. The inside is fantastic! read more

I was trying to find some good barbacoa tacos, mission accomplished. The tacos were delicious, best tacos in N.E. Austin I could find. read more

Vazquez Restaurant - Barbacoa Taco - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Awful in every way. The chips were stale and looked like grocery store chips. They didn't bring us salsa for several minutes after the chips and then it wasn't salsa it was picante sauce. Also looked like grocery store. The lunch menu was on the expensive side, starting at $9. We ordered tacos and enchiladas. The fajita meat was tough and grizzly and the chicken enchilada had absolutely NO spices in the meat. Boiled and bland chicken! We had to go get the waitress to ask her for more chips since she was busy talking to the other 3 waitresses standing around. Overall, no thank you!!!! read more

So good! Coming from San Antonio this is the kind of Mexican restaurant I like to eat at. The cheese enchiladas and the rice and beans are amazing. Will be back here soon! read more

I've been coming here for almost a year now and I only come for the Menudo. Best menudo I've found in this area. Only available on the weekends. If you're in the mood you wont regret coming here. read more

If you have 30-45 min to burn every morning, just waiting on your food, then this is the place to come to. Food is good but it smells like sewage in here. This is my 3rd time here and my last. read more

Awesome food, great customer service. The menudo is the business. Get in early because it gets crowded fast. Especially on the weekends

Should have gotten a picture but I just couldn't wait. I have been looking for chilaquiles ever since we moved to Cedar Park. Not only did I finally find some but I have to say they are probably the best I have ever had! You have to try this restaurant! This is our new regular place! read more

Vazquez is the only decent mexican food in north austin. But its not only decent, its fantastic. The steak tacos are great. The barbacoa is great. Cynthia is the best. Cheap, delicious, fast. They also have the perfect cure for a hangover; cheap beer. Breakfast served anytime too! read more

Really good breakfast tacos and tasty menudo. Will be coming back for the rest of the menu.

I'm quite confused on all the stars and great reviews and the single $ sign. We came in because it seems highly recommended but I'm soo confused. My husband and I came in on a Saturday Morning after a Farmers Market run. I looked at the menu and thought this is not a single dollar place. The menudo large is over $10 REALLY.. I saw it come out Sorry that's NOT worth $10 and not even large. So we decided on breakfast tacos. I ordered a mexicano and a migas on corn (hello this is a authentic resturaunt RIGHT?) NOT. My corn tortillas were not toasted AT ALL. Come on put a little effort into it! My husband ordered a Beef Fajita and a Migas Taco on corn as well. The Beef was tough and felt like it was left over from the night before his corn tortillas also NOT TOASTED. Look at my photos. Also the bell peppers and onions were not cooked down which made our breakfast WATERY which happens when you don't cook them down. We asked for some green sauce it was a tomatillo which came out hot and was decently spicy. I had water my husband ordred coffee we had to ask several times for refills (I cannot tell you how much that irritates me). The reviews and single $ sign is extremely misleading. It definitely should be 2 $. Be warned. After reading this you will no longer be mislead. This is no where near good mexican food that is ALL OVER AUSTIN. venture out ENJOY what's out there. read more

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Their food is always very good and I am always served in a timely and professional manner. Thx Vasquez!

This review is based on the breakfast menu at the Lake Creek location (haven't tried the lunch or dinner). Not only excellent service, but they have by far the best breakfast tacos in NW Austin! It's a very casual atmosphere and the quality of food here is A+ delicious. We're big fans of Vazquez Mexican Restaurant! read more

Cheap, excellent breakfast tacos. The best barbacoa in the city! Vazquez does their bacon and egg breakfast tacos right by chopping the bacon in to bits and mixing it with the egg. I hate when they add the egg and leave the bacon as strips and throw them into the taco randomly. The salsa is great as well. A red salsa that has the right consistency and spice. Jorge the owner and his staff are great! Avoid the chorizo. read more

I eat here often... my only problem with this place is that a side of guac (which really just looks like avocado purée) is $5

Excellent. The prices are fair and the food is great. It's our new local go-to spot for quick, fresh Mexican food.

3.5 stars but i'll round up. I go here for the breakfast tacos and the al pastor plate. They don't have much of a choice in regards to salsas, but I will say that i do like the one salsa they do have. staff is always smiley and friendly. Food is cheap and good too. The food portions are very generous. I wish they were open later to quench my drunken cravings for Mexican food. Sometimes, Taco Bell just won't cut it. I do want to go in and try their Menudo, but the catch-22 of a hangover cure is that you have to figure out a way to get there when you wake up. read more