El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant
$$ • Mexican, Bars, Seafood
Hours:
600 N High St, Columbus
(614) 670-4477
About El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant
Customers' Favorites
Guacamole
Recent Reviews
Menu
Add a Menu
Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 11:04PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 11:45PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 11:45PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 11:45PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 1:45AM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 1:30AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
People in Columbus Also Viewed
Short North Tavern
Bar, Dive Bar
The Pearl
American, Seafood, New American
Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse
Steak House, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant offers affordable and delicious Mexican food with healthy, huge portions in a colorful and welcoming atmosphere. The environment is pleasant and lively, with great music and the option to sit inside or outside. The staff are delightful, friendly, and helpful, working very quickly and in sync even during busy times. Service is good, with complimentary chips and salsa provided promptly.
The menu is very extensive with a good selection, including lots of vegetarian options, which can feel overwhelming. The food is generally flavorful. Popular and recommended items include the birria tacos, steak tacos, burritos, and the taco salad, which can be enhanced with refried beans. The chips, salsa, and cheese dip are frequently praised as excellent and great. Meals like the Chicharrón come with rice, refried beans, a salad, and tortillas. Drinks, including margaritas and Pacifico on tap, are great with heavy pours.
However, some dishes can be disappointing. The chicken in the chimichangas may be dry and bland, and sides like refried beans or queso dip can sometimes lack seasoning. The fried ice cream dessert, coated in corn flakes instead of being fried, may become soggy. Despite these occasional misses, the restaurant remains a fantastic and highly recommended spot for a reliable and enjoyable Mexican meal.