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El Vaquero is a mexican restaurant in Arnold, CA.

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jacqui lozada
jacqui lozada -Google user
5 years ago
I always try the Chicken Mole in every Hispanic place. Been mostly disappointed until today. El Vaquero's Chicken Mole finally tastes like what I know how yummy it could be with the perfect balance of spices & the bitterness of chocolate - so rich and...Read More
Tim Fagundes
Tim Fagundes -Google user
Edited 2 months ago
Still my favorite place in the mountain for great Mexican Food. Weather on the deck was amazing and set the mood. Food was fantastic. She ordered the Sope with asada and a Fish taco with beans. I had the Steak a la Mexicana with the...Read More
Lunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Sampler Platter, Tacos, Burrito, Carnitas, Enchilada, Green Sauce, Fish, Carne Asada, Diablo Shrimp, Happy Chips and SalsaModerate noise
Chance Minyard
Chance Minyard -Google user
2 years ago
Way better than you would think. I wouldn't exactly call Arnold spoiled for choice in food options, so they're very lucky they have a place like this. Business was pretty slow when I was there. Was served quickly and the food was really good at a...Read More
$10–20Atmosphere: 4Enchilada
Cali Rant
Cali Rant -Google user
Edited 3 years ago
My food was really good Salas is has a bite to it. Could stop eating it. Serviced with hot cops
Mike Ryker
Mike Ryker -Google user
8 months ago
Stopped by to order a couple chimichangas for takeout - the tables were mostly full. The waitress was super friendly and told me about 20 minutes. My order was ready by the time I made it to the Big Trees market and back....Read More
Take outDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5
Joe Pelot
Joe Pelot -Google user
5 months ago
This is our goto spot when we are in Arnold. The food is excellent. The wife opted for the Margarita and I had a Michelada with a Modelo Escpecial.
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Fajitas, Chilli Rellenos, Happy Chips and Salsa
Vivi Qin
Vivi Qin -Google user
a year ago
So good... We had: Chicken mole poblanos; Fajitas 2 person beef; Carnitas ; Carmaronas a la plancha. Very tasty and good portion, the order feeds 6 adults and it so good, we finished everything.
Take outDinner$10–20Food: 5Fajita Salad, Carnitas
Bill
Bill -Google user
4 years ago
We've been coming Arnold regularly for 10 years but we hadn't been in here to eat here for some time. We were thrilled ! The food was EXCELLENT, starting with the salsa & chips. My wife had the Bob's specials and I had the...Read More
Kal Masri
Kal Masri -Google user
6 months ago
Really good place for a decent bite with very typical SoCal Mexican food items. Our party ordered beef fajitas, Camarones crema, shrimp fajitas salad, and enchiladas. All of us were very happy and satisfied with our dishes and no complaints whatsoever. Place is...Read More
Atmosphere: 4Fajitas, Shrimp, Fajita Salad, Enchilada, Happy Chips and SalsaReservations not requiredNo special eventPlenty of parking
Jenny Rose Jimenez
Jenny Rose Jimenez -Google user
6 months ago
Good food. A bit pricey, but that’s how food is nowadays. We got the shrimp fajitas, kids pork taco (fried) and steak a la Mexicana. The refried beans gave us all bad gas, even the ones who never get gas. We all finished our plates...Read More
Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Tacos, Fajitas, ShrimpPlenty of parkingFree parking lotThankfully we were not charged extra to let our 2-yr old graze from our plates.Due to the hill, probably not.
Katie Chung
Katie Chung -Google user
2 months ago
Got take out on a Friday night - food was really good! Got the burrito gigante, burrito supreme, chicken enchilada soup, and fajitas burrito. Everything was great!
Take outDinner$10–20Food: 5
Steve from Austin
Steve from Austin -Google user
a year ago
Great TexMex food. I had a puffy/flour beef taco and beef burrito. Wife had the fish taco plate. Both were very good. The salsa is especially good. Even the beans and rice on my wife's plate were very good. ...Read More
Atmosphere: 3
Dan C.
Dan C. -Google user
a year ago
Excellent food for a good price. It was a bit hard to get the attention of the wait staff, they seemed to disappear into the kitchen for great lengths of time. That made the service a bit slow. The interior is funky but clean. We...Read More
Adam Jones
Adam Jones -Google user
8 months ago
Excellent, authentic food and good service. The chile rellenos were so good I came back and tried the enchilada del mar the next night - both delicious
Scotty Smith
Scotty Smith -Google user
a year ago
My wife and I live in Murphys. El Vaquero is always a go-to for us, probably once or twice a month. The family is super friendly and they enjoy what they are doing. We have not had a bad meal yet. The food is...Read More
Shani Shoham
Shani Shoham -Google user
9 months ago
Food was great. Staff was very friendly. I don’t like churros but this one was unique and surprisingly good. So was the nachos
James Vaughn
James Vaughn -Google user
a year ago
Our party of 4 all enjoyed their food. Enchiladas, tamales, rellenos, and more. Generous portions and decent prices. Expect a wait during prime time, not much else in town to choose from on a Thursday night. They've been around a long time in Arnold, must...Read More
Ileana Contreras
Ileana Contreras -Google user
3 years ago
The food there is very good, we didn't wait very long at all to get our meals as a group of 7, but it wasn't even busy when we arrived. The service is wonderful, staff there were helpful and funny! They matched my crew of...Read More
Kendall Gaumann
Kendall Gaumann -Google user
a year ago
I love this spot for their Vaquero Chicken Wrap Burritos and Horchata. They are so kind, quick, and they have the best salsa. Definitely recommend coming here when you’re in town or grabbing food to go on your way through!
Katherine Kendall
Katherine Kendall -Google user
5 years ago
Went on a non-holiday Saturday, it seemed like we might have to wait a while, but we were seated in 10 mins. I ordered chicken Fajitas and they were amazing! Husband had the Vaquero burrito and was very happy. Also had a margarita and it...Read More

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