El Vagon Tacos

Our friends who are newer to Las Cruces (like we are) keep raving out El Vagon and get it about 3x/week for their family. So we said, sure, we'll give it a shot. I got myself a chicken quesadilla and my husband the carne asada tacos. For me, it was the best quesadilla I ever had! The chicken was so tender and I don't know how they pack so much flavor into the meat. My husband absolutely loved his tacos. The restaurant itself is very cute, small and clean seating area - pretty intimate. The staff were so sweet and pleasant. I definitely recommend.

Excellent find!El Vagon offered excellent service, dine in/drive thru or carry out. The service inside for dine in was superb. She was attentive, quick, and very friendly. It began to get crowded as we were leaving (Saturday at 12:30), but was nearly empty at noon. The atmosphere is so cute, and very open despite the size. Lots of bright colors, plants, and decor. Seating is a bit cramped but definitely tolerable. The birria was excellent - not too spicy, well flavored, and tender. Fresh ingredients make all the difference. Corn in a cup was five stars, so so good. We will definitely be back!

This is a very surprising spot, with Lotteria cards painted on the walls and a relaxing atmosphere. The blue corn tortilla chips compliment their salsa, which is excellent in flavor and heat. I ordered tacos, getting half chicken adobada, half al pastor. The pastor meat was dry, but the adobada was tender with perfect seasoning. Looking forward to my next visit.

Food is very good and menu is simple. I liked the flaxseed tortilla quesadilla; it is unique and I didn't even know it existed. Service was very quick and friendly. Atmosphere is good as well. It was very cool inside, small interior but not tight, enough for about 18 ppl to sit. If the parking lot is full, you can be sure that it's full inside too.

A local hidden treasure. Great food. Great staff. Eat here often. Yelp wants me to type more words but not necessary. Love yummy tacos? Eat them at this rad spot.

By @iwanttobewhatieat When we decided to move to New Mexico, everyone said, "Best tacos in the world." Okay, sure. I've been around the taco block; I'm sure they are not "The Best." Hands down, @elvagontacos served up the best tacos I have ever had in my life. If you don't live in New Mexico, you should travel here just to eat these tacos. If you live in New Mexico, you should eat these tacos. The Al Pastor tacos are so crisp and delicious; they melt in your mouth. The Asada has the perfect spice. The Birria Ramen is also a must; the meat-soaked broth is so pho king delicious you can't leave a drop in the bowl. El Vagon is a must and a must ALL THE TIME.

I have known the owner for a VERY long time and used to order plates of tacos from her when it was coming out of her home and watched as she turned the old taco shop into the best taco shop in town! I'm on a low carb diet and the keto birria taco is HEAVENLY. The service is always fantastic and every year on my birthday I get 2 trays and they are expected now. I love the look inside the building as it brings a classic look with a modern twist. I love this place!!!!

At lunch today, we went to check out El Vagon Tacos. The interior is small but they did remodel the look from the previous owners. It is nicer and decorated better than before. My wife had 2 chicken and 2 birria tacos and I had 2 asada and 2 birria tacos. Everything was delicious. The chips and salsa were also good. Our waitress was very friendly and efficient.

El Vagon is now on my list of taco joints to visit frequently. They load up the tacos and quesadillas with a very respectable amount of meat. That is hard to find these days with meat prices being so high. The birria quesadillas, al pastor tacos, and asada tacos were all great! We have a lot of choices for good tacos in Las Cruces so the competition is fierce but El Vagon is definitely up there with the best of the best. You seriously can't go wrong there so give them a try if you haven't already because they will become a go to for tacos if you do.

Good birria tacos although small for the price of $11.00 for 4 small street taco size. My daughter liked the birria Ramen which I've never had before, but tasted it and it was good. Nice military discount also.