La Vaquera

Service is fantastic here. They gave us a very nice experience and are super attentive. The food is unique and good quality; non-typical offerings which makes it fun to try new things. We really liked the funyons (lol) aka duros (sp?) and would've gladly bought more to take home. The beet salad is delish. Special shout out to Yadira and Skyler and Alec as well as our server who were all very attentive. One suggestion. We ordered the seared ahi - there wasn't much in the way of a description. Didn't realize it was paired with chorizo and mussels; the one who ordered it (amongst our party of 6) can't eat pork and since he didn't realize that was chorizo and ate it, he later ended up with some stomach issues. It would be helpful to have a clearer idea of all the main ingredients on the menu so folks could do a better job of choosing what we know we can eat. All in all, we liked this restaurant very much and would happily come back.

La Vaquera is amazing! I was excited to explore River Street Marketplace and all its charming food spots. La Vaquera immediately caught my eye with its adorable, vibey exterior. The moment you walk in, the atmosphere is inviting, with beautiful green accents and a beautiful bar.We came for lunch, and our server, Zoe, was fantastic - so kind, attentive, and full of great recommendations. I went with the chicken sandwich, which she suggested, and it was the best chicken sandwich I've ever had! It had just the right kick and was packed with flavor (the sauces/condiments are SO tasty). My friend got the chicken salad and loved it too. Also, a small but appreciated detail, but I love when restaurants have fancy water cups - it just adds to the experience! Overall, everything from the food to the ambiance was spot on. I'll definitely be back!

My previous experience here was frustrating, but I decided to give it another shot for brunch, and I'm so glad I did. The food was absolutely delicious, and while there were a few small hiccups, they were understandable given my previous Yelp review might have put someone on edge.Yadira, the General Manager, was fantastic. She personally checked in on us and made sure that the service was expedited and much smoother than my first visit. It was clear that she genuinely cared about making sure we had a great experience.For breakfast, we had the chilaquiles, short rib with potatoes, and the dulce de leche French toast. All three dishes were incredible--flavorful, well-prepared, and absolutely worth trying. I'd definitely recommend this place for brunch and will be coming back soon!10/10--highly recommend.

Had a wonderful experience for date night here at La Vaquera! On a Friday night the restaurant was packed. The set up and ambiance is Gorgeous and everything we ordered was so tasty. Highly recommend the chips and avocado dip, crudo, carrots, cornbread (!!!), and shareable sea bass (there is something so primal and majestic about having a whole, large fish delivered to you table on a platter). I also loved my drink - the diving swallow. Service was also very good - perfect amount of formal, professional, but friendly. 10/10 would recommend!!

Great food and great service in a beautifully designed restaurant! This area is cowboy chic with cute touches like cow hooks in the restrooms. I enjoyed everything I ate. The pisco sour was both fruity and the booze was strong. The steak tartare had a great seasoning; however, the grilled bread that accompanied it was very hard. The gem salad was fresh. We got the duck entree (loved the mole and grilled squash) and grilled oyster mushrooms (this has a good mole sauce too including bread pieces--again with the bread that's just too big).We were able to easily get a seat on a Thursday night with no reservations. We got super lucky with parking on the curb of the marketplace.

Absolutely love love love this restaurant... The food is so flavorful the indoor outdoor space has a very cool open vibe that I just adore in a restaurant . I absolutely love the modern boots. The tables are a little bit too small for four people and definitely way too small for five people, but we made it work. The service was amazing. Josh was so helpful and so friendly and on point with every ask that we had. " and sometimes we're not that easy." he was gracious and kind we love the menu.. very seasonal friendly.The parking is funny for this new establishment. I got very lucky and parked on the street for free. They do have a paid parking lot . if you'd like to walk a little bit more you can walk down by the park and park for free. Whatever form of transportation that gets you there just go....

So I was excited to try this but after the meal I did leave feeling a bit meh. I love that it is farm to table but the menu was just a bit weird? The avocado dip was different but smooth and nice. The chips were unlike any I have had before. They did have fun sticky wix crafts for the kids, and they did have highchairs! However, the kids meal of blue corn tortillas for the cheese quesadilla was unique but also maybe hoping for a more sophisticated palate than kids? Mine did not enjoy the food - my daughter refused to even try when she saw the blue corn.The kids filet was better than the adult entree. The pork chop was underwhelming. The sides were strange. Glad we did the chimichurri but it was more oil than herbs. The cocktail was a pass, weird aftertaste. The pricing was high for what was offered. If I am spending that much I would probably go to Newport to a 5 star restaurant with 5 star service and food. They do not validate parking so be prepared.

The staff were very accommodating and attentive. We had a 4 year old with us and they made all of us feel like we belonged in the restaurant. We were there for dinner and the lighting and music as the sun was setting set the right mood for the restaurant . We had the Spatchcock chicken, Cornbread, pork belly salad, charro beans, roasted carrots, and Pavlova for dessert. My wife and I had some of their cocktails as well. Our server Josh recommended one of their cocktails based on my preferences and he hit the nail on the head. The food was delicious and service was attentive and very professional. Highly recommend!

The place was beautiful and the service we got at our table was fantastic! Me and my family came in hopes of checking the raved plaza/spectrum and it was beautiful. In coordination we got ourselves some brunch and overall the ideas and dishes themselves had complimenting and nicely melded flavors. But, one common mistake for all 5 apps and dishes we got were severely unseasoned. Although the fried chicken sandwich my brothers girlfriend got was nicely seasoned with immaculate taste. I got the chilaquiles and the chips were not soggy and not too spicy which was amazing. But, my dish did come out almost completely cold although thankfully the eggs were keeping them above room temp. I say this with not just one opinion but the rest of the table agreed that you guys might have not tried the food you served. Otherwise, you guys did wonderfully and keep it up!

Brought the whole family and had such a great experience! Loved the chicken with the charro beans and corn bread. The staff was great with my 4 year old and we felt right at home. Will definitely come back to grab a cocktail and sit around the cozy fire pit!