El Vaquero West

14910 Washington St, Haymarket
(703) 753-0801

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Ina

Very nice meal with reasonable prices and good service.

Food: 5

Service: 5

Connor Bluyus

El Vaquero West is one of those rare gems that gets everything right — flavor, atmosphere, service, and value. From the moment you arrive, the welcoming staff make you feel right at home. It’s the kind of place that doesn’t just serve a meal — it offers an enjoyable dining experience.

The fajitas are a standout and definitely worth the recommendation. They come well-seasoned and full of flavor, with your choice of meat, sautéed onions, and peppers, plus tortillas on the side. The portion sizes are impressive — perfect for sharing or saving for later.

Another great thing about El Vaquero West is the value. The prices are fair, especially considering the amount of food you receive and the quality of each dish. You definitely get your money’s worth here.

The service is top-notch. The staff are polite, helpful, and quick to check in without being overbearing. They’re happy to offer suggestions and clearly care about making your experience a great one.

Overall, El Vaquero West is the kind of restaurant you’ll want to return to. Whether you’re stopping by for a casual dinner or planning a group outing, it’s a reliable choice for tasty Mexican food and great hospitality. Highly recommended! 🌮

Andrew Wagner

Visiting from WA State and my bro and his husband brought us here. We came out of the way to go to the location that was further but we had trust in their decision.
Hands down great service and amazing food. Id come back. Everything was fantastic from the margaritas to the burrito and even the chips and salsa! 10/10

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Huy Bao

My friends and take turns to choose a restaurant each week for all of us to eat, I chose here randomly because it’s close to one of them and this place is quite amazing.

Food is really, really fairly priced, really good, nice people. It’s great. Cliché “hidden gem” but it’s so randomly good. Try it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dallane Sandoval

Pleasant and fast service. Food and portions are excellent and filling. This was my second time here and I will return back. Parking is limited since they don't have a vast parking lot, so I'd recommend parking across the street if you're not able to find a good parking space.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Crista C

This place is not authentic Mexican food. They substitute what you order without even telling you. I ordered Pasta Mexicana and it looked nothing like the picture. It was pasta in chunky tomato and dried chicken pieces. I took an order of Xangos to go and I come home to find out they replaced it with Churros. This place is not it.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

Brooklynn Deeds

So much food! It was good though. Screws were sticking out in the tabletop a bit so cover them.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Brittany Kopf

Delicious, good pricing, quaint location

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nicholas Rinderle

Great atmosphere, service, and food. Loved our time here and can’t wait to come back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sarah Bongiovanni

This place is a hidden gem. We ended up going here for lunch when our brunch plans fell through and we had a great time. Super tasty food, deliciously spicy salsa, and friendly employees!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Leo Craiglister

The food is very good. Servers are friendly. Atmosphere is typical of Mexican restaurants. I like the bright colors. It looks very festive.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Brian

Been going g to El Vaqueri West for years. I love the food and the prices are very reasonable. My favorite dish is the carnitas but i have tried many things from the menu and liked them all. A 32 oz Negro Modelo is only $9!

One slight ding, since Baldazar left, the service has declined. But I would still recommend this restaurant.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

Bob Kuehn

Good food, good portions, reasonably priced, and good service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Colleen

My favorite place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jin Kim

This is my go-to spot for Mexican food! Whether I’m grabbing takeout or eating in, it’s always a great experience. Definitely recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Nachos Tejanos

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