Extensive menu featuring traditional dishes like Carne Asada, Pollo Margarita, guacamole, and fresh chips and salsa.
Two-story outdoor seating with scenic views of the river, downtown Toledo, and Promenade Park.
Specialty margaritas, sangrias, and other drinks made with quality ingredients in a bar setting.
Off-premise catering for events, providing Mexican favorites and customizable menus.
Convenient food pickup and delivery options for enjoying our dishes at home or on the go.
Imagine this, 2 seniors and 2 fresh highschool graduates on a boat on a Thursday evening (~6:30-7), cooking hotdogs and mac and cheese on a little propane grill. Now, we aren't good at making sure we have everything so we forgot containers and cutlery to eat with, and we decided that maybe a restaurant would give us take-out boxes and plastic forks. So we docked, and we went in and asked, and the staff delivered. Entirely based off of this service I can tell its a good restaurant and I definitely want to come back and get some food from them. Thank you guys.
Great restaurant by the water , the food is good, our waiter was very friendly.
Decent spot for Mexican food. The menu is huge with plenty of options, and the service is very friendly and attentive. The food itself is pretty average, but the margaritas and drinks are really tasty, and I love their chips and salsa.. definitely a highlight. The ambiance inside is warm and inviting, and we’ve never had trouble grabbing a seat at the bar. Overall, a solid choice when you’re in the mood for a casual day/night out with good drinks.
The food was good. The Buckeye margarita felt artificial. Wish fresh ingredients were used. Loved the views and the staff are very friendly and the ambience was great. We sat outside on the 2nd floor.
Not our usual Mexican-American spot but one we enjoy. Love their margaritas - not too sweet. Good chips and salsa. We shared a guacamole appetizer. I had the Pollo Margarita, chicken breast was flavorful, well cooked without being dry. Hubs had the Carne Asada and definitely enjoyed it - really liked the seasoning. Cooked to order (medium) which he appreciated. Our waiter was very friendly, attentive, knowledgeable about the menu. Interior decor is pretty typical of Mexican restaurants in the area. 2 story dining patio with great views of the river, downtown Toledo and Promenade Park. Great spot to sit and relax with a marg or sangria. Appreciated that our waiter didn’t rush us but allowed us to sit and enjoy our drinks and the nice weather.

Authentic Mexican flavors with riverfront views and handcrafted margaritas in Toledo.
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El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant offers a warm, inviting atmosphere with two-story patio dining overlooking the river and Promenade Park. We serve a huge menu of traditional and modern Mexican dishes, from flavorful Pollo Margarita and Carne Asada to fresh guacamole and our famous chips and salsa. Our friendly, attentive staff ensures a relaxed dining experience, complemented by handcrafted margaritas and sangrias. Perfect for casual outings, family dinners, or enjoying drinks with a view.
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