El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant

Appetizers

Mexican Lettuce Wraps

Sweet and spicy marinated chicken served with lettuce wraps, topped with fresh feta cheese andcilantro.
$14.29
64. Fajitas Chicken Nachos

Grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms and tomatoes.
$14.19
64. Fajitas Sirloin Steak Nachos

Grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms and tomatoes.
$15.39
58. Bean Nachos

Fried beans.
$9.39
60. Carnitas Nachos

Served with green onions and fresh tomato.
$11.59
60. Beef Nachos

Served with green onions and fresh tomato.
$11.59
60. Chicken Nachos

Served with green onions and fresh tomato.
$11.59
62. Chorizo Nachos

Chips with cheese and a variety of toppings.
$11.59
63. Avocado Rollito

2 deep fried small rollitos filled with black bean corn salsa, cheese and avocado. Served with lettuce and chipotle dressing.
$11.79
5 oz. Cheese Dip

Melted cheese dip.
$4.19
5 oz. Guacamole

A creamy dip made from avocado.
$3.99
Trio

Guacamole dip, cheese dip and bean dip.
$11.59
66. Spinach Cheese Dip

Served with green onions and fresh tomato.
$8.19
67. Queso Fundido With Shrimp

grilled shrimps, onions, mushrooms, poblano peppers and melted cheese.
$14.29
84. Bean Dip

Refried beans, cheese dip.
$7.69
Salsa Tres Amigo

3 different and selicious salsas. Roasted tomatoes with roasted jalapenos, green tomatillo with onions, cilantro and jalapeno, green tomatillo with red chile de arbol.
$3.69
82. Queso fundido con chorizo

Grilled mexican pork, melted cheese
$9.59

Soup and Salads

2. Vaquero Salad

Romaine, gourmet greens, black bean corn salsa, roasted green, red peppers and tortilla strips. Served with marinated chicken.
$12.09
3. Ensalada Tropical Salad

Romaine, gourmet greens, pineapple, mango, black corn salsa, feta cheese and tomato with grilled shrimp and your choice of dressing.
$13.79
14. Guadalajara Salad

Romaine, gourmet greens, roasted green, red peppers, black bean corn salsa Monterrey Jack, cheddar cheeses, tomatoes, avocado and tortilla strips. Served with grilled chicken.
$12.09
24. Fiesta Salad

Romaine, gourmet greens, black bean corn salsa, feta cheese, tomatoes and tortilla strips. Served with diced grilled chicken.
$12.09
79. Taco Salad

Crispy flour shell, cheese sauce, lettuce, sour cream and tomato. Beef or chicken.
$12.49
83. Pozole Soup

Chicken broth, shredded chicken, pico de gallo and hominy.
$5.19
85. Azteca Soup

Chicken broth, shredded chicken and tortilla strips.
$5.19
86. House Salad

Romaine lettuce, gourmet greens, pico de gallo, avocado, cheese and tortilla strips.
$5.99
Taco Chicken Salad

Crispy flour tortilla shell with chicken, lettuce, tomato, cheese and sour cream.
$9.49
Small Grilled Chicken House Salad

Romaine, gourmet greens, pico de gallo, avocado, cheese and tortilla strips.
$9.69
86. House Salad with Grilled Chicken

Romaine lettuce, gourmet greens, pico de gallo, avocado, cheese and tortilla strips.
$11.69

Tacos

Tacos al Pastor

Marinated pork in special sauce, onions, cilantro, lime and tomatillo hot sauce. Served with mexican rice, brown rice or guacamole salad with sour cream, black or refried beans.
$13.99
Tacos de Carne Asada

Grilled sirloin steak.
$13.99
Tacos de Cochinita Pibil

Pork barbecue.
$13.99
Tacos de Pollo Marinado

Marinated chicken.
$13.99
Tacos de Pescado

Fish tacos.
$13.99
Tacos de Barbacoa de Res

Slow roasted beef barbecue with guajillo sauce.
$13.99
Tacos de Carnitas

Roasted pork.
$13.99
Tacos de calabazitas

Cooked zucchini, onion, tomato, corn and creamy sauce tacos wrapped in lettuce leaf. Topped with feta cheese, an cilantro comes with chipotle sauce and lime
$13.99
Tacos de tinga

Shredded chicken cooked with onion and chipotle pepper,topped with lettuce,tomato and feta cheese served with tomatillo sauce and lime on the side
$13.99
Tacos Roberto

Sweet and spicy marinated chicken, topped with feta cheese, cilantro, lime and tomatillo hot sauce
$13.19
Grilled shrimp tacos

3 shrimp per tortilla, broccoli cole slaw, chipotle sauce, and lime
$14.79
Tacos Chorizo

homemade mexican sausage, onions, cilantro, tomatillo hot sauce and lime
$13.19

Fajitas

Chicken Fajita
$19.79
Pork Carnitas Fajita
$19.79
Sirloin Steak Fajita
$21.19
Vallarta Fajita
$21.19
Shrimp Fajita
$24.99

Chicken

26. El Vaquero Bowl

Grilled chicken strips, sauteed with zucchini, roasted red and poblano peppers on creamy red sauce or green tomatillo and cheese sauce over a bed of Mexican rice or black beans.
$16.99
9. Pollo Margarita

Grilled marinated chicken breast, cooked with black bean corn salsa, in tortilla strips, served with melted Monterey Jack cheddar cheese. Evaporated with El Vaquero original margarita, servedwith rice, beans and tortillas
$16.99
8. Pollo Adobe

Grilled chicken breast with grilled onions, poblano peppers, mushrooms and melted cheese. Served with tortillas.
$16.99
11. Tacos de Pollo Marinado

3 marinated chicken soft tacos, topped with feta cheese and cilantro. Served with lettuce, broccoli coleslaw and sour cream. Served with 1 side.
$15.89
19. Pollo Chipotle

Chicken strips sauteed on medium chipotle sauce. Served with tortillas.
$16.99
37. Pollo a la Diabla

Chicken strips sauteed on hot diabla sauce. Served with tortillas. Hot.
$16.99
170. Pollo Marinado

Grilled marinated chicken breast cooked with onions and mushrooms. Covered with Monterrey mixed cheese.
$16.99
171. El Morro Special

Grilled chicken strips cooked with pineapple and Mexican pork sausage, topped with shredded cheese, served over a flour tortilla.
$16.99
41. Marias

3 chicken enchiladas covered with mole poblano sauce and cheese.
$13.79
40. Chicken Burrito and Chicken Enchilada

1 burrito and 1 enchilada topped with lettuce, sour cream and tomato.
$13.79
48. Mole Poblano

Shredded chicken covered with mole poblano sauce and cheese.
$13.59
148. Pollo Nayarit

Grilled chicken strips over a bed of Mexican rice, covered with melted cheese. Served with guacamole salad, sour cream, tomato, broccoli cole slaw and tortillas. This dish does not include a side order.
$16.99
153. Pollo Tlaxcala

Grilled chicken strips cooked squash, zucchini, bell peppers, onion and tomatoes, over a bed of Mexican rice, topped with cheese sauce. Served with guacamole salad, sour cream, tomato, broccoli cole slaw and tortillas. This dish does not include a side order.
$16.99
141. Pollo Ranchero

Grilled chicken strips sauteed on creamy red sauce.
$16.99
47. Tostadas de Tinga

2 Tinga Tostadas with shredded chicken cooked with onions and chipotle peppers, topped with lettuce, tomato and feta cheese.
$12.69

Steak

50. Steak El Cuatrero

Grilled rib-eye steak and shrimp, covered with melted cheese. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, special mango and pineapple sauce and tortillas.
$26.49
43. Burrito California

1 burrito filled with slow roasted beef barbacoa, Mexican rice and refried beans with cheese sauce on top, served with lettuce, guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo.
$13.79
45. Steak Ranchero

Grilled rib eye steak covered with ranchero sauce. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, pico de gallo, guacamole salad and tortillas.
$24.39
46. El Vaquero Especial

Grilled rib eye steak topped with grilled, onions, bell peppers and tomatoes. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans and tortillas.
$24.39
35. Carne Asada

Grilled skirt meat. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole salad, pico de gallo and tortillas.
$22.19

Mariscos

27. Del Mar Bowl

Grilled shrimp sauteed with zucchini, roasted red and poblano peppers, on creamy red sauce over a bed of brown Mexican rice or black beans.
$20.19
54. Camarones Ranchero

Shrimp sauteed in creamy ranchero sauce. Served with brown Mexican rice or refried beans and tortillas.
$20.19
105. Shrimp Cocktail

Boiled shrimps with avocado, lime juice, pico de gallo and sauce. Served hot or cold.
$20.59
145. Shrimp Enchiladas

3 bean enchiladas, topped with grilled shrimp and covered with cheese sauce, served with brown Mexican rice, lettuce, sour cream and tomato.
$20.19
156. Camarones Veracruz

Grilled shrimp, squash, zucchini, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, over a bed of brown Mexican rice, topped with signature medium spicy cheese sauce. Served with guacamole salad, sour cream, tomato and tortillas.
$20.19
172. Camarones A La Diabla

Sauteed shrimp on hot sauce. Served with brown Mexican rice, guacamole salad and tomato. Hot and spicy.
$16.79
173. Tilapia San Lucas

Grilled fish tilapia. Served with brown Mexican rice, pico de gallo, guacamole, chipotle sauce and tortillas.
$17.99
172. Camarones a la diabla

sauteed shrimp on hot sauce. served with brown mexican rice, refried beans guacamole salad and tomato
$20.19

Specialties

21. El Manjar Vaquero

1 chicken enchilada, grilled marinated chicken breast and sirloin steak. Served with Mexican rice, black beans and tortillas.
$22.19
30. Cochinita Pibil

Marinated baked pork Yucatan style. Served on a bed of rice and sprinkled with fresh green onions. Served with three flour tortillas, beans, lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo and tomato. Red onions cooked with lime and habanero, served on the side.
$16.99
31. Enchiladas Cazerola

3 enchiladas choose from shredded chicken, pork or beef with special red sauce, sour cream and green onions. Served with our choice of 2 sides.
$15.89
4. Burritas Tapatias

2 burritos filled with shredded pork, cooked with sun dried red pepper sauce, covered with sour cream, lettuce, avocado slices and tomatoes.
$13.79
32. Flautas

4 rolled corn fried tortillas, mashed potatoes, refried beans, beef tips or shredded chicken. Topped with lettuce, sour cream, tomato, feta cheese and red sauce. Your choice of Mexican rice or beans.
$12.69
33. Quesadilla Mexicana

A grilled flour tortilla, spread with refried beans, cheese, stuffed with beef tips, shredded chicken or pork carnitas, comes with 2 sides
$11.59
36. Carnitas

Delicious roasted pork tips. Served with guacamole salad, pico de gallo, rice, beans, tortillas and a special mango and pineapple sauce.
$18.99
42. Burritos Deluxe

2 burritos, 1 shredded chicken and 1 ground beef spread with refried beans, topped with lettuce, tomato and sour cream.
$13.69
34. Molcajete Ranchero

Grilled shrimp, sirloin steak, grilled chicken and Mexican sausage cooked with onion, mushrooms, bell peppers, tomatoes and zucchini and a special red sauce with melted Monterrey cheese. Served with 2 sides, lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, tomato, pico de gallo and 3 flour tortillas.
$24.99
38. Enchiladas Supreme

Supreme combination of 4 enchiladas, 1 chicken, 1 beef, 1 bean, 1 cheese. Topped with ranchero sauce, lettuce, sour cream, tomato and fresh green onions.
$13.79
52. Nachos Supreme

Cheese nachos with chicken, beef, beans, lettuce, Sour cream, tomato and fresh green onions.
$13.79
144. Burro Grande

Large burrito filled with Mexican rice, refried beans, cheese sauce on top, served with lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo and guacamole on the side.
$13.99
144. Grilled Sirlion Steak Burro Grande

Large burrito filled with Mexican rice, refried beans, cheese sauce on top, served with lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo and guacamole on the side.
$14.99
144. Shrimp Burro Grande

Large burrito filled with Mexican rice, refried beans, cheese sauce on top, served with lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo and guacamole on the side.
$17.49
146. Burrito San Diego

Burrito filled with Mexican pork sausage and Mexican mashed potatoes. Covered with cheese sauce. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, lettuce, tomato and sour cream.
$13.99
151. Enchiladas Suizas

3 enchiladas with your choice of chicken, beef tips or cheese. Topped with fresh green tomatillo sauce. Served with Mexican rice, lettuce and sour cream.
$13.99
152. Chimichanga Supreme

2 soft or fried chimichangas, beef or chicken. Topped with cheese sauce. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans, guacamole salad, tomato and sour cream.
$16.39
149. Fajita Quesadilla chicken or carnitas

Grilled flour tortilla stuffed with cheese, chicken, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes and mushrooms. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole salad, tomato and sour cream.
$18.89
149. Sirloin Steak Fajita Quesadilla

Grilled flour tortilla stuffed with cheese, sirloin steak, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes and mushrooms. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole salad, tomato and sour cream.
$19.99
149. Shrimp Fajita Quesadilla

Grilled flour tortilla stuffed with cheese, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes and mushrooms. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole salad, tomato and sour cream.
$22.19

Vegetariano

6. Burrito Zacatecas

1 burrito filled with Mexican mashed potatoes, grilled spinach, tomatoes, onions and cheese sauce on top. Served with your choice of 2 sides. Vegetarian.
$12.69
136. Vegetarian Chimichanga

1 deep fried burrito stuffed with grilled red and green peppers, zucchini, fresh avocado covered with cheese sauce. Served with brown Mexican rice, black beans or refried beans, gourmet greens, broccoli coleslaw and sour cream. Vegetarian.
$12.69
138. Spinach Quesadilla

Grilled spinach, onions, tomatoes and cheese quesadilla. Served with your choice of brown Mexican rice, black beans or refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo and sour cream. Vegetarian.
$12.69
73. Vegetables Fajitas

Grilled fresh mushrooms, red, green peppers, onions, tomatoes, zucchini and squash. Served with brown Mexican rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream and tortillas. Vegetarian.
$14.89
157. Quesadilla Vegetables

Grilled flour tortilla stuffed with onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, cheese. Served with tossed salad and your choice of brown Mexican rice and black or refried beans
$13.79
159. Burrito Grande Vegetarian

1 large burrito filled with grilled mushrooms, bell pepper, onions, tomatoes, zucchini and squash and covered with cheese sauce. Served with your choice of 2 sides. Vegetarian.
$14.59
165. Avocadilla

Grilled flour tortilla quesadilla stuffed with grilled red and green peppers, zucchini, cheese and avocado. Served with brown Mexican rice and refried or black beans, lettuce and tomato. Vegetarian.
$13.79
166. Spinach Enchiladas

3 cheese enchiladas, topped with grilled spinach and cheese sauce. Served with brown Mexican rice, black or refried beans, guacamole salad and tomato.
$14.59
155. Enchiladas Vegetables

3 cheese enchiladas topped with grilled onions, bell peppers, zucchinis, covered with ranchero sauce. Served with black beans or refried beans, lettuce, tomato and cheese. Vegetarian.
$14.59

Kids Mains

70. Kids Mini Corn Dogs

6 pieces with french fries.
$7.39
72. Kids Mac N Cheese

Served with french fries.
$7.39
80. Kids Pizza with French Fries

Fried potatoes.
$7.39
74. Kids Taco, Mexican Rice and Refried Beans

Folded tortilla with a variety of fillings such as meat or beans.
$7.39
75. Kids Enchilada, Mexican Rice and Beans

Stuffed tortilla topped with chili sauce.
$7.39
76. Kids Burrito, Mexican Rice and Beans

Flour tortilla with a savory filling.
$7.39
77. Kids Quesadilla

Cooked tortilla that is filled with cheese and folded in half.
$7.39
77. Kids Cheese
$7.39
77. Kids Beef
$7.39
77. Kids Chicken
$7.39
77. Kids Mexican Rice
$7.39
78. Kids Chicken Fingers with French Fries

3 pieces.
$7.39
Kids Hamburger

Served with french fries.
$5.89

A La Carte

87. Chimichanga

Deep fried burrito beef or chicken with cheese sauce on top and lettuce, sour cream, guacamole and tomato on the side.
$6.19
88. Flour Tortillas
$1.29
88. Corn Tortillas
$1.29
89. Cheese Quesadilla
$3.39
90. Cheese Quesadilla with Beef
$4.59
90. Cheese Quesadilla with Chicken
$4.59
90. Cheese Quesadilla with Mushroom
$4.59
90. Cheese Quesadilla with Shrimp
$8.09
91. Chicken Tamale
$3.19
92. Taco Hard Beef
$3.09
92. Taco Hard Chicken
$3.09
93. Taco Soft Beef
$3.99
93. Taco Soft Chicken
$3.99
94. Enchilada Beef
$3.29
94. Enchilada Chicken
$3.29
94. Enchilada Bean
$3.29
94. Enchilada Cheese
$3.29
95. Tostada Beef
$5.59
95. Tostada Chicken
$5.59
96. Beef Burrito
$5.59
96. Chicken Burrito
$5.59
98. Cheese Chile Relleno
$3.99
98. Mashed Potatoes Chile Relleno
$3.99
98. Ground Beef Chile Relleno
$3.99
99. French Fries
$2.59
108. Refried Beans
$2.79
108. Black Beans
$2.79
109. Mexican Yellow Rice
$2.79
Sour Cream, Jalapenos, Lettuce, Tomato and Pico de Gallo
$1.19
Yellow Rice

Vegetarian.
$2.39

Desserts

Churros

Sweet strip of fried dough dusted with sugar and cinnamon, covered in chocolate syrup and whipped cream.
$5.59
Flan

Creamy caramel sauce over the silky custard. Served with a taste of Mexican tradition.
$4.99
Sopapilla

Fried flour tortilla, with honey, butter and cinnamon.
$4.19
Xangos Cheesecake

Creamy cheesecake wrapped in a pastry tortilla fried golden dusted with cinnamon and sugar.
$5.79
Fried Ice Cream

Ice cream rolled in corn flakes and cinnamon. Served with your choice of strawberry syrup, chocolate or honey and whipped cream.
$5.29

Fountain Drinks

Soda
$3.29
Juice
$3.39
Tea
$3.29
Coffee
$3.29
Fresh Iced Tea
$3.29
Mexican Bottles
$3.39
Vaquero Water Bottle
$3.39
Flavored Lemonades
$3.39

Almuerzos Lunch

170. Pollo Marinado Almuerzos

Grilled marinated chicken breast cooked with onions and mushrooms, covered with Monterey mixed cheese.
$14.49
165. Avocadilla Almuerzos

1 grilled flour tortilla quesadilla with grilled red and green peppers, zucchini and squash, cheese, avocado.
$12.29
161. Burrito Jalisco Almuerzos

1 burrito filled with grilled bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms with cheese sauce on trop.
$12.69
160. Huevos con Chorizo Almuerzos

Scramble eggs with Mexican pork sausage. Served with tortillas.
$11.29
171. El Morro Special Almuerzos

Grilled chicken strips cooked with pineapple and Mexican pork sausage topped with shredded cheese and served over a flour tortilla.
$14.49
47. Tinga Tostadas Almuerzos

2 Tinga tostadas with shredded chicken cooked with onions and chipotle, topped with lettuce, tomato and sour cream.
$12.29
33. Quesadilla Mexicana Almuerzos

Grilled flour tortilla, spread with refried beans, cheese, stuffed with beef tips, shredded chicken or pork carnitas. Vegetarian.
$10.79
6. Burritos Zacatecas Almuerzos

1 burritos filled with Mexican mashed potatoes, grilled , spinach, tomatoes and onions and topped with cheese sauce.
$10.79
79. Taco Salad Almuerzos

Crispy flour shell cheese sauxce with lettuce, sour cream, tomato and beef.
$11.59
126. Chimichanga Almuerzos

Soft or deep fried burrito with cheese sauce on top. Served with sour cream, oato and guacamole salad.
$10.79
127. Speedy Gonzales Almuerzos

1 taco and 1 enchilada.
$10.99
133. Enchiladas Verdes Almuerzos

2 chicken enchiladas topped with green tomatoes sauce.
$10.99
128. Chile Relleno and Taco Almuerzos

Green poblano pepper stuffed with mozzarella cheese or mashed potatoes or ground beef, coated with eggs and topped with tomato red sauce and spread sour cream.
$10.79
129. Burrito Almuerzos

Chicken or beef.
$10.79
130. Enchiladas Almuerzos

Chicken or beef.
$10.79
132. Burrito and Taco Almuerzos

Chicken or beef.
$10.99
134. Burrito and Enchiladas Almuerzos

1 chicken burritos, 1 chicken enchiladas with your choice of mole sauce or red sauce.
$10.99
135. Huevos Rancheros Almuerzos

2 over easy eggs over corn tortillas, topped with mild red sauce and served with tortillas.
$10.79
140. Flautas Almuerzoa

2 rolled corn fried tortillas, 1 beef tips 1 shredded chicken, Served with guacamole salad sour cream and tomato.
$10.79
137. Fajitas Express Almuerzos

Grilled fresh mushrooms bells pepper tomatoes and onions. Served with guacamole saad, sour cream, pico de gallo and tortillas.
$13.99
157. Quesadillas Vegetable Almuerzos

Grilled flour tor tilla stuffed with onions, bell pepppers, tomatoes, mushrooms and cheese. Vegetarian.
$11.49
159. Burrito Grande Vegetariano

1 large burrito filled with grilled mushrooms, bell peppers, onions tomatoes, zucchini and squash and served with cheese sauce.
$12.99
163. Carnitas Express Almuerzos

Delicious roasted pork tips, guacamole salad, pico de gallo, tortillas with mango and pineapple.
$13.79
Flautas Almuerzos

2 rolled corn fried tortillas, 1 beef tips 1 shredded chicken, served with guacamole salad sour cream and tomato.
$8.49

Ashleigh P.

★★★★☆

Jul 4, 2024

This place was clean with delicious food and drinks. We visited with a baseball team, and it was also the birthday of one of the players. They did a great job of checking in on us and keeping the bills straight. They also made the birthday very fun with a wrestling mask-wearing server coming out with a sombrero and a song that got all the kids pumped up. The only reason I deducted a star is that some of the guest's food came out 15 minutes later than others, and I had to ask for water 4 times before getting it. The servers were friendly but we could tell they were a little overwhelmed. They're probably great for a smaller party but I wouldn't visit with a multi-table group again.

M C.

★★★★★

Jul 25, 2024

The restaurant was clean, the staff was friendly, the nachos were amazing and the margaritas were fantastic! All is good in Blue Ash!

Keith K.

★★★★☆

Nov 14, 2024

This is my kind of place for authentic Mexican dishes. What a treat and their prices were better than the big franchise restaurants.

Laura S.

★★★★★

Aug 27, 2024

I had a great experience here with my daughter while we were in town for a soccer tournament. She got a kids quesadilla meal and I got the birria tacos. They came with a side (I got Guac) and an incredible hot salsa. The servers were attentive and kind. Great indoor and outdoor seating options. We came at 7 pm on a Saturday and didn't encounter a wait. Highly recommend!

Ben T.

★★★★★

Jun 5, 2023

I went to El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant with family for a birthday celebration. When we arrived, I did not expect much...just the usual Mexican fare. However, El Vaquero showed me there is no such thing as "the usual Mexican fare...especially when it tastes so good!El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant has the look and feel of a local casual joint. There were a good number of people on the patio and (fortunately for us), a few people on the inside. The friendly host showed us to our tables and got our drink orders. Our host was patient, knowledgeable, and answered all of our questions. He kept the refills, chips and salsa coming, which made our dining experience better.I ordered the "Make Your Own Combo", with a Chicken Quesadilla, Chicken Burrito and a Chicken Chimichanga. Everything including the rice and beans came out hot. The taste was remarkable! I enjoyed every bite, and even had leftovers to take home. Everyone at our table had the same reaction as mine and also had leftovers.If you ever find yourself craving quality Mexican food, please try El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant. You will be glad you did. I know I was!

Mary R.

★★★★★

Jun 2, 2024

Cute little place inside. I went in for chips and salsa, as well as guacamole. Both were tasty and they were quick to get everything together.

Anthony F.

★★★★★

Jun 22, 2022

I came to this area for work in April of 2021. I was there until June 2022. I went to this El Vaquero dozens and dozens of times. Their "orange" Texas margaritas are absolutely some of the best around. I've been to Bakersfield and these margaritas are better. Their burrito California is just amazing. Try it, I doubt you regret it. Staff is awesome too. Got to know quite a few of them during my year here. Funny thing, there is an El Vaquero in Reynoldsburg and was so excited to take my wife there to have what I get when I'm at Blue Ash El Vaquero. Total night and day difference. Doesn't make sense because it is a chain but Reynoldsburg food and margaritas were not good at all. Don't dismiss Blue Ash El Vaquero because they are a chain place. Margaritas are spectacular. Ask for the orange Texas margaritas. Look forward to next time I'm in that area.

Laura G.

★★★★☆

Mar 11, 2022

We ordered carnitas dinner - with a delicious scratch made tomatillo sauce which was so much better than too-salty commercial products, nachos (without the chips so it looks like a salad in the photo) a chili relleno. The salsa was very flavorful and delicious with fresh tortilla chips. Our dinners were very good, carnitas excellent. Service was excellent. The only item I didn't care for was the chili relleno. It had only the tiniest amount of cheese in it and that had spilled out into about a tablespoon of hardened puddle of cheese (maybe had been microwaved?) and that was hiding under the sauce on the plate. So basically ate an empty cooked poblano pepper with sauce. I would not order that again, but the rest of the meal was very good so I would return again and recommend this location.

Candice L.

★★★☆☆

Oct 17, 2019

We went here for Taco Week and to celebrate some good news me friend had gotten this week. As for the celebratory aspect, the margaritas did they're job. We were there during happy hour so the jumbo margaritas were discounted. We all tried a different flavor and I really enjoyed my peach version. My friend's blue Curacao version was very strong, but it's all good, we were there to celebrate right?I arrive a few minutes after my friends and it was a chore getting my drink order taken and I requested a straw for my water that I never received, which caused me to resort to switching my lone straw between my two beverages.We were finally able to flag the waiter down to get our order, but we when received it we didn't have enough utensils for everyone in our party. I think they may have been a bit overwhelmed with the restaurant week crowd, as our server seemed a bit frazzled. The food was decent, nothing to complain about though nothing I'd necessarily crave either. We had an all around middle of the road experience.

Dr. Anna-Marie W.

★★★★★

Aug 14, 2024

We found this place by happenstance after driving 10 hours from Canada. I lived in the SW USA and know good Mexican food. if you're looking for good, this is not your place cuz it was GREAT. Soul, the host invited us to place an order even though they were closing. he was patient and helpful in our choosing. Everything was amazing including the speedy service, food and prices. While we waited for our takeout order, we watched the staff pull out every table and chair to impeccably clean the restaurant. if you like Mexican food, DO NOT miss this hidden Cincy gem!!

El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant

Menu

Appetizers

Mexican Lettuce Wraps

64. Fajitas Chicken Nachos

64. Fajitas Sirloin Steak Nachos

58. Bean Nachos

60. Carnitas Nachos

60. Beef Nachos

60. Chicken Nachos

62. Chorizo Nachos

63. Avocado Rollito

5 oz. Cheese Dip

5 oz. Guacamole

Trio

66. Spinach Cheese Dip

67. Queso Fundido With Shrimp

84. Bean Dip

Salsa Tres Amigo

82. Queso fundido con chorizo

Soup and Salads

2. Vaquero Salad

3. Ensalada Tropical Salad

14. Guadalajara Salad

24. Fiesta Salad

79. Taco Salad

83. Pozole Soup

85. Azteca Soup

86. House Salad

Taco Chicken Salad

Small Grilled Chicken House Salad

86. House Salad with Grilled Chicken

Tacos

Tacos al Pastor

Tacos de Carne Asada

Tacos de Cochinita Pibil

Tacos de Pollo Marinado

Tacos de Pescado

Tacos de Barbacoa de Res

Tacos de Carnitas

Tacos de calabazitas

Tacos de tinga

Tacos Roberto

Grilled shrimp tacos

Tacos Chorizo

Fajitas

Chicken Fajita

Pork Carnitas Fajita

Sirloin Steak Fajita

Vallarta Fajita

Shrimp Fajita

Chicken

26. El Vaquero Bowl

9. Pollo Margarita

8. Pollo Adobe

11. Tacos de Pollo Marinado

19. Pollo Chipotle

37. Pollo a la Diabla

170. Pollo Marinado

171. El Morro Special

41. Marias

40. Chicken Burrito and Chicken Enchilada

48. Mole Poblano

148. Pollo Nayarit

153. Pollo Tlaxcala

141. Pollo Ranchero

47. Tostadas de Tinga

Steak

50. Steak El Cuatrero

43. Burrito California

45. Steak Ranchero

46. El Vaquero Especial

35. Carne Asada

Mariscos

27. Del Mar Bowl

54. Camarones Ranchero

105. Shrimp Cocktail

145. Shrimp Enchiladas

156. Camarones Veracruz

172. Camarones A La Diabla