El Vaquero | Mexican Restaurant

1839 Stadium Dr, Phenix City
(334) 298-6882

Recent Reviews

Jessica Antley

I always go for the same thing but I can’t help it I love it. Whether I eat there or order to go I never get a bad meal! I have given up on the other location a long time ago because they went down hill but this location has been A1 everytime I’ve gone!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Chicken Quesadilla, Chicken Fajitas, Frozen Margarita, Cheese Dip, Rice Bowl, Taco Salad

rbpagel0001

Absolutely wonderful.

Food: 5

debra ann williams

We had a great meal and Margheritas! Wonderful waitress. We had lunch and it appears companies were having lunches there as well!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Quesadilla, Cheese Dip

C G

Taco Tuesday is always popular.I had the Chicken Bowl. It was excellent, the kids had crunchy tacos. Their food is so good. The menu is quite extensive, so much to choose from, lots of variety!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cheese Dip

Evan Oliver

I will not be returning here because I feel like I got screwed over when I went there last night. Wednesday is margarita night so I went here and ordered two drinks, one of them Texas-style. I did not find out until I went to pay that Texas margaritas are not part of the margarita special as this is not communicated anywhere on their menu or Facebook page, and my bill was over $8 more than I anticipated. I asked them about this at checkout and basically got a "deal with it" response.If you come in by yourself you will not be treated like a priority, parties of two or more will get service more than you. There are plenty of Mexican restaurants to choose from in the area, and I won't be returning to this one because of disingenuous advertising and honestly subpar food. This is the only Mexican place I've been where the salsa tastes like marinara sauce.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Frozen Margarita

Debbie Summerlin

Nice Birthday lunch for my husband.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Chicken Quesadilla, Cheese Dip, Taco Salad

Amelia Armstead (Brooke)

Great place to eat. Staff is always friendly and helpful :)Vegetarian options: Veggies quesadilla and moreDietary restrictions: Menu is easily customizableKid-friendliness: Good family atmosphere, kids menuWheelchair accessibility: Ramp and double doors plus large handicap bathroom stall

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa

Mr Ace

Had a taste for some good mexican food today...

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Mary Loving

We ordered take out ,the waitress gave us half of our food ,i ordered the texas fajita had 2 pieces of chicken and 2 pieces of steak in it the rest was onions and bell peppers, they forgot to give us half of our food ,so we had to go back they was so rude about it they want you to check your order before you leave i get that but why then tie up the bags so you can't check ....worst place ever .....wasted my 100$ on that place ...the salad and guac was old ...

Amanda Rippy

This used to be my favorite location because it was smaller and you got faster service. The last year or so it’s been horrible. I placed a to go order a few days ago and specifically repeated multiple times no specific item on my meal. I know there is a sign saying check to go orders, but I was like I told the lady 4 different times so surly she got it right. Nope, it’s like they put extra of the item I said none. I also bought a 20oz drink, the lady couldn’t find the key to the cooler, spent 5 minutes looking (apparently they lock the coolers now). I was on a time limit (lunch break) and asked if I could get a fountain dink instead. She said it would be an additional charge. I asked her why the fountain drink was more than the bottle drink? (Because it’s usually the opposite) she got an attitude and opened the cash drawer and handed me $2. Very rude! Definitely will not go to this location again. Did this location get new owners or something? Because I know the original owner wouldn’t like how this business has been lately.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Robert Lipscomb

Nice Mexican

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wayne Lott

Always good service at this location. You'd be a fool to not enjoy a meal here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cynthia Cort

Service was excellent, but neither the food or atmosphere were anything that would bring me back.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 4

Kyle Rasco

I have been eating at this location for several years and the last year, specifically, has been terrible service. The waitress we had last night was SLOW and it literally took me 45 minutes to get my beverage. That is no joke. We had to get one of the managers involved just to get decent service. The food also hasn’t been impressive lately. I never complain about restaurants but the last year, my patience has worn thin with this place and the poor experiences have been adding up. This location used to be a good destination for food and good service. Not anymore. Head to another Mexican restaurant in town or across the river for a much better experience. I’ve spent my last dime at this location.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Cheese Dip

Richorias Cofield

My waiter Lady was very good a made sure that me and mt wife food was fresh and correct. I highly recommend this place to anyone who is looking for good Mexican food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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El Vaquero | Mexican Restaurant

1839 Stadium Dr, Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-6882