El Vaquero

Mexican food from the range to you in Columbus, OH, at El Vaquero! The freshest meats paired with unique spices and a bouquet of colorful vegetables make each dish a truly authentic Mexican dining experience...

9 / 10
98
ratings
Address

2195 Riverside Dr (at Trabue Road) Columbus , OH 43221 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 31


Keywords:

Mexican food margaritas outdoor seating happy hour great value casual breakfast food beer chicken brunch food dinner queso fundido lunch salsa refried beans rancheros town pitchers rice vegetables
Ben G

The ultimate embodiment of a boardroom-designed Tex-Mex restaurant . From the neon margaritas to the perfectly mild salsa , your mother-in-law and the kids will love it.

Courtney Lewis

Get the veggie enchiladas with a side of rice and refried beans . Start with the queso and chips and salsa . Gigantic Corona Lights on draft are served in a frosty mug.

Sam Powers

They have tasty food that is surpridingly spicy (in a good way), but the place is NOISEY when it's busy.

Michael Michalski

The best Mexican in town , and the most friendly and fantastic service anywhere. My kids love Lola, and she always has a hug ready for them!! Susana is awesome as well .

Kristopher Weiss

Excellent fajitas for two and awesome queso fundido . Good service and good prices. Yum.

Heather Conley

Wonderful, huge menu! Excellent food! The fajitas are delicious. The #166, spinach enchiladas are delish. Large patio , great drinks, great specials, great place. Good value ! Read more

Jamie Back

My favorite restaraunt in Columbus - GREAT patio , GREAT staff , Fantastic food...and close to my house! Make sure you're ready to eat...and get a pitcher of margaritas !

Jess

Amazing brand new patio !! Awesome staff . Get a pitcher (or 3) of margaritas !

Kevin Dixon

Large tasty assortment of entrees.

Michael Gencur

Pollo Ranchero is amazing!

Julia George

The fried ice cream should be called a sundae and the glasses are sticky.. and watch your bill....they didn't ad ours up correctly at all to their benefit.

Mat Chavez

This is standard Midwest USA "Mexican" food. It is passable, but they open the same cans of beans off the Sysco truck . Passable, especially if you have a craving.

Josh Rice

The best Restuarant in their group.

Columbus Alive

Voted Best Mexican Restaurant in Columbus Alive's Best of Columbus 2012. Read more

Keisha Gamman

Such an awesome restaurant ! Everything is good here!

Michael Vandegrift

This location is undergoing major renovations but is still open. I've always had fantastic service but the staff seem really disgruntled and are up to doing just the bare minimum.

John Robenalt

If you're trying to have a good time get the Texas margarita........and make sure you have a DD

Andrew Hensel

Watch the "happy hour " prices, they change.

Columbus Alive

Nominated for Best Mexican in Columbus Alive's Best of Columbus 2011. Read more

Maureen McCabe

The best El Vaquero in town .

Kirk Norris

The Burro Grande (#144) is packed with flavor and is probably the best value on the menu. Read more

Charley Coss

Great place for on mex beer

Joseph F

Good food and drinks.

Jack K

The original!

Matt Glandon

Texas margaritas are the bomb!!

Megan Binkley

Great place to bang

Rob Lagergren

Happy hour every day from 4-8

Lauren Stalter

Best Mexican food EVER

Rob Lagergren

Have the queso

Jerrold Smith

Al Pastor...trust me.

Heather Massengale

so ready...

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