Good food. Try the cucumber lemonade! Clean, affordable.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
Teresa “Terri” Almanza
They make some of the best tacos here. Really delicious. ?
Deborah H.
A little gem in our neighborhood.We enjoyed Sunday brunch with friends. Great food & ambience
Randy R.
Have eaten here a couple times and it is always good. Solid Mexican food for the area. Service is always good.
Victor Duenas
This place honestly doesn't look like how good it is, the place looks simple, the atmosphere is good and humble.The flavor is extraordinary.Some very good beans are included with the combos.The fries come with salt, they are soft, very good flavor too.I ordered a very delicious synchronized steak.Tortilla large enough for a well-eaten person accompanied with beans and lettuce inside the synchronized.The cokes are very cold from a can.The place has a calm atmosphere with a television.It also has tables outside.Kid-friendliness: The hotdog for children is a very good option.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot Dog
Ivon Guzman
Steak cake in combo (potatoes and soda) the charro beans are provided free of charge, everything had a very good flavor, only the potatoes in my opinion needed to be browned a little more, however they have a good flavor, the sauces are delicious but if you are not used to it eat spicy avoid themWell served dishes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Frijoles a La Charro Beans, Salsa
Scott Z.
I wrote a review of El Vecino eight months ago and have probably visited more than a dozen times since then (okay, maybe 20 times). This update is to implore diners to not miss this place! The carnitas on hatch chile grits has only gotten better. Mole enchiladas - awesome... and the range of margaritas is enviable. (Shoutout to spicy ones.) I'll addicted. You will be, too.
Roni Cavazos
Food is very good for the price. This has been my go to taco place for years. My only complain is that I wish they would open up sooner. Sometimes I want tacos at 2pm and I forget they don't open until later in the afternoon.Parking: Parking lot is small but I've never had a problem finding a parking spot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hamburger with Fries, Tacos De Bisteck
David Zuniga
Lady said 15min and literally food took over 30min to be ready lady just replied idk whats going on literally empty restaurant!!! Used to be my favorite but now this place is really going to the dumps food patrol needs to stop at this place and inspect because now that the owner ain't around staff isn't doing a good job! Will find another place to get my tacos that doesn't require me to wait over a half hour!!! ????
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
Lou E.
We have dined here and gotten pick up orders quite often the past year or so and each experience has been extremely positive. We have a problem because we are stuck on a couple of food items. In the past we have had the Cheese Poblano and it is fantastic but would rather it served with a plain enchilada sauce versus the chipotle taste. Next time will order it plain and use their wonderful pico de gallo from the salsa bar. Yes they have a salsa bar and it is quite the show. You name it, they have it...whole roasted jalapeños, char grilled corn, cilantro, onions, pico, and so very many different salsas. Our two items that we are really enjoying are the Carne Asada Tacos and the Cilantro Corn Cakes. The Carne Asada Tacos come as full as they can with grilled meat, onions and cilantro. The carne is perfectly seasoned. The corn cakes are like no others we have had. They come warm and the taste is perfect. None of the ingredients over take the other...they meld perfectly together. And we always order a bit too much so that we can have left overs!!!Service is really good. Highly recommend. And will definitely return.
Two things that always cheer me up are tacos and nice people. I was in a bit of a funk and stumbled upon this place while I was out running errands. I've been to the butcher shop located in the same plaza before, but never noticed Taqueria El Vecino. They have a small patio and dining area, but I opted to sit at the bar. Luckily I came on a Tuesday when all tacos are $3.50. I ordered a Texas margarita that was good. I also got an assortment of tacos including carne asada, al pastor and Baja fish. All of the tacos were delicious. I also got a side of rice and it was light and fluffy. They have salsa bar that includes a variety of sauces and condiments.The staff was so amazing and checked on me frequently. I enjoyed my meal and look forward to returning.
Marni M.
Came here with a group of classmates to celebrate a milestone over cheap margaritas on a Monday at 6 pm. Since we were a large group, it was a relief to know they could accommodate for a party of about 15 people or so. Margarita Monday came in clutch and was only $6 per! They have other specials throughout the week including taco Tuesday (of course) for $3.50 as opposed to full price $6.50 per. The drinks were strong so air on the side of caution if you are driving here or going for a few rounds. There's an entire salsa bar for the complementary chips we get, ranging from mild, spicy, and even chipotle dip. Food took some time to come out but then again, we were a large crowd to feed with all of us ordering as well. I split a Pick 3 Tacos or tamales plate (birria quesotaco, pork and steak tamale) with my friend while others got a variety of other items including Carne Molido burrito, quesadillas, and more. Everything was well prepared and seasoned.Overall, we walked out full and happy. Our waitress was wonderful and really tried her best to make the orders right. Would I say the food is authentic? No, but it was good and for very fair prices. It was a casual and comfortable establishment with staff who care about how they carry themselves. I would definitely like to come again and recommend others to check them out too!
Charlotte J.
A dream is a wish your heart makes and I dreamed about returning here for years. I was just never in the area... Until! Last summer, my husband and I took our daughter to Fernbank and I was like "We're close enough!!!"It must've been late afternoon because there wasn't a Saturday lunch rush when we got there and we were able to sit inside and enjoy the AC... I was so relieved that the salmon quesadillas were still on the menu, you have no idea! I had been hyping them up to my husband the whole way there. We both got those and our daughter got a cheese quesadilla (she's nothing if not consistent!) While I would get it without the black beans next time, everything else was perfect. The salmon was perfect, the tortillas were crispy & brown, and the sauce... It was as good as I had told myself it was, if not better.Hubby and I enjoyed some margs and we all had fun with the salsa bar. I'd love to go back some weekend soon when it cools down a little and have dinner outside again. Maybe other places nearby have something similar to offer, but I don't know about them and this place does it perfectly so why look elsewhere?
Isa Belle Longoria
Great food, friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Frijoles a La Charro Beans
Janet W.
This is Our favorite neighborhood taqueria! We love the pico de gallo in the salsa bar and also usually get the cheese dip (queso). Friendly staff and casual ambience with outdoor and indoor seating. My daughter and son shared the grilled chicken burrito and side of sweet potato fries and I got the black bean burrito with added rice. I always leave feeling stuffed! They also have desserts in a case--I like the moonqauke cake and usually get it to go since I am too full to eat dessert at the restaurant. We also love the Taco Tuesday specials for $3.50 tacos!
Good food. Try the cucumber lemonade! Clean, affordable.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
They make some of the best tacos here. Really delicious. ?
A little gem in our neighborhood.We enjoyed Sunday brunch with friends. Great food & ambience
Have eaten here a couple times and it is always good. Solid Mexican food for the area. Service is always good.
This place honestly doesn't look like how good it is, the place looks simple, the atmosphere is good and humble.The flavor is extraordinary.Some very good beans are included with the combos.The fries come with salt, they are soft, very good flavor too.I ordered a very delicious synchronized steak.Tortilla large enough for a well-eaten person accompanied with beans and lettuce inside the synchronized.The cokes are very cold from a can.The place has a calm atmosphere with a television.It also has tables outside.Kid-friendliness: The hotdog for children is a very good option.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot Dog
Steak cake in combo (potatoes and soda) the charro beans are provided free of charge, everything had a very good flavor, only the potatoes in my opinion needed to be browned a little more, however they have a good flavor, the sauces are delicious but if you are not used to it eat spicy avoid themWell served dishes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Frijoles a La Charro Beans, Salsa
I wrote a review of El Vecino eight months ago and have probably visited more than a dozen times since then (okay, maybe 20 times). This update is to implore diners to not miss this place! The carnitas on hatch chile grits has only gotten better. Mole enchiladas - awesome... and the range of margaritas is enviable. (Shoutout to spicy ones.) I'll addicted. You will be, too.
Food is very good for the price. This has been my go to taco place for years. My only complain is that I wish they would open up sooner. Sometimes I want tacos at 2pm and I forget they don't open until later in the afternoon.Parking: Parking lot is small but I've never had a problem finding a parking spot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hamburger with Fries, Tacos De Bisteck
Lady said 15min and literally food took over 30min to be ready lady just replied idk whats going on literally empty restaurant!!! Used to be my favorite but now this place is really going to the dumps food patrol needs to stop at this place and inspect because now that the owner ain't around staff isn't doing a good job! Will find another place to get my tacos that doesn't require me to wait over a half hour!!! ????
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
We have dined here and gotten pick up orders quite often the past year or so and each experience has been extremely positive. We have a problem because we are stuck on a couple of food items. In the past we have had the Cheese Poblano and it is fantastic but would rather it served with a plain enchilada sauce versus the chipotle taste. Next time will order it plain and use their wonderful pico de gallo from the salsa bar. Yes they have a salsa bar and it is quite the show. You name it, they have it...whole roasted jalapeños, char grilled corn, cilantro, onions, pico, and so very many different salsas. Our two items that we are really enjoying are the Carne Asada Tacos and the Cilantro Corn Cakes. The Carne Asada Tacos come as full as they can with grilled meat, onions and cilantro. The carne is perfectly seasoned. The corn cakes are like no others we have had. They come warm and the taste is perfect. None of the ingredients over take the other...they meld perfectly together. And we always order a bit too much so that we can have left overs!!!Service is really good. Highly recommend. And will definitely return.
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Two things that always cheer me up are tacos and nice people. I was in a bit of a funk and stumbled upon this place while I was out running errands. I've been to the butcher shop located in the same plaza before, but never noticed Taqueria El Vecino. They have a small patio and dining area, but I opted to sit at the bar. Luckily I came on a Tuesday when all tacos are $3.50. I ordered a Texas margarita that was good. I also got an assortment of tacos including carne asada, al pastor and Baja fish. All of the tacos were delicious. I also got a side of rice and it was light and fluffy. They have salsa bar that includes a variety of sauces and condiments.The staff was so amazing and checked on me frequently. I enjoyed my meal and look forward to returning.
Came here with a group of classmates to celebrate a milestone over cheap margaritas on a Monday at 6 pm. Since we were a large group, it was a relief to know they could accommodate for a party of about 15 people or so. Margarita Monday came in clutch and was only $6 per! They have other specials throughout the week including taco Tuesday (of course) for $3.50 as opposed to full price $6.50 per. The drinks were strong so air on the side of caution if you are driving here or going for a few rounds. There's an entire salsa bar for the complementary chips we get, ranging from mild, spicy, and even chipotle dip. Food took some time to come out but then again, we were a large crowd to feed with all of us ordering as well. I split a Pick 3 Tacos or tamales plate (birria quesotaco, pork and steak tamale) with my friend while others got a variety of other items including Carne Molido burrito, quesadillas, and more. Everything was well prepared and seasoned.Overall, we walked out full and happy. Our waitress was wonderful and really tried her best to make the orders right. Would I say the food is authentic? No, but it was good and for very fair prices. It was a casual and comfortable establishment with staff who care about how they carry themselves. I would definitely like to come again and recommend others to check them out too!
A dream is a wish your heart makes and I dreamed about returning here for years. I was just never in the area... Until! Last summer, my husband and I took our daughter to Fernbank and I was like "We're close enough!!!"It must've been late afternoon because there wasn't a Saturday lunch rush when we got there and we were able to sit inside and enjoy the AC... I was so relieved that the salmon quesadillas were still on the menu, you have no idea! I had been hyping them up to my husband the whole way there. We both got those and our daughter got a cheese quesadilla (she's nothing if not consistent!) While I would get it without the black beans next time, everything else was perfect. The salmon was perfect, the tortillas were crispy & brown, and the sauce... It was as good as I had told myself it was, if not better.Hubby and I enjoyed some margs and we all had fun with the salsa bar. I'd love to go back some weekend soon when it cools down a little and have dinner outside again. Maybe other places nearby have something similar to offer, but I don't know about them and this place does it perfectly so why look elsewhere?
Great food, friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Frijoles a La Charro Beans
This is Our favorite neighborhood taqueria! We love the pico de gallo in the salsa bar and also usually get the cheese dip (queso). Friendly staff and casual ambience with outdoor and indoor seating. My daughter and son shared the grilled chicken burrito and side of sweet potato fries and I got the black bean burrito with added rice. I always leave feeling stuffed! They also have desserts in a case--I like the moonqauke cake and usually get it to go since I am too full to eat dessert at the restaurant. We also love the Taco Tuesday specials for $3.50 tacos!