(614) 261-0900
4.2 stars | 2816 reviews
Voted Best Mexican Restaurant
12 Consecutive Years -(614) Magazine
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El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant|3230 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43202|(614) 261-0900
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Bryan Fichter
Today
Best place for Mexican food in Columbus!
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Diahann Dahman
2 days ago
We enjoyed the perfect patio graduation party! THANK YOU El Vaquero for making our daughter's party so special. We're grateful for every memory we've shared with you over the past 30 years Aniceto Peralta, Efrain Quezada, Juan...
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Jason-Paul H.
4 days ago
I went to the bar and got a Margritta. It was $17 and I ordered a Marie. The Marie was a chicken burrito with BBQ sauce on top. It just didn't go with the guacamole.
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Jeremiah Williams
1 week ago
Love this location
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Martha Beatty
1 week ago
Celebrating a birthday
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Brookelynne schroyer
2 weeks ago
They have the MOST BEAUTIFUL PATIO IVE EVER SEEN! amazing ambience, Amazing food! Fast service the birria is great! The elote ribs are the best I’ve had, and our server was friendly!
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Let us do all the work! From a birthday or holiday party to just a gathering with friends or family, we have you covered! No event is too big or too small. Our authentic Mexican dishes and warm hospitality are sure to make your event memorable and satisfying!

El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant In Columbus, OH

Mexican food from the range to you 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. Our recipes celebrate the proud traditions of making real food for real people, and each meal at El Vaquero is made the way it was centuries ago on the range! Our menu includes all of your tantalizing favorites like fajitas, enchiladas, burritos, rellenos, quesadillas, tacos, steak, and more! Our regulars also say we have the best margaritas in town. But don't take their word for it, why not come by and try them for yourself? We didn't forget about those of you with more discerning palates: we have a wide variety of vegetarian meals available too. Join us at El Vaquero today, the best Mexican restaurant in town!

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