El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant — tacos in Phenix City, AL

El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant

4.1· 1,828 Google reviews·$$

El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant is a Phenix City, AL taco spot known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.1★ rating across 1,828 Google reviews.

Rating
4.1
Well rated
Reviews
1,828
Google reviews
Price
$$
Mid-range
Known for
Mexican
Casual tacos

Best for

Sit-down meal

Why people love this place

  • •Solid local ratings
  • •Reasonable mid-range pricing
  • •Good for casual tacos
  • •Located in Phenix City, AL
  • •Strong Google review volume

Order like a local

  • →Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
  • →Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.
  • →It can get busy at peak hours — aim for early lunch or mid-afternoon.

Good to know

Cuisine
Mexican
Vibe
Sit-down restaurant
Good for
Walk-ins, takeout
Bring
Cards usually accepted

Frequently asked

What kind of tacos does El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant serve?+

El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.

Where is El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant located?+

El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant is at 1015 E 280 Byp, Phenix City, AL 36867, USA in Phenix City, Alabama.

Is El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant good?+

El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant has a 4.1★ average across 1,828 Google reviews — well rated by Phenix City taco standards.

How expensive is El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant?+

El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant sits at $$ (mid-range) — typical for a Phenix City taquería.

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