El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant — Restaurant in San Antonio

This place has that hole-in-the-wall vibe, but it's clean and welcoming. The service is friendly, though they seemed a bit short-staffed during our visit around 12:45 PM on a Sunday. Our server was handling a large party (12-16 people!) on his own but still managed to stay polite and attentive. Food came out quickly despite the rush.

Food Rundown:

Rojo Enchiladas: Just okay. The red sauce was sparse, so they didn't quite hit the mark.

Enchiladas Tejanas (Beef): A winner! The meat sauce and melted cheese on top were delicious.

Salsas (Green & Red): They both had a nice kick but lacked depth in flavor.

Flour Tortillas: Absolutely fantastic. Warm, fresh, and full of flavor.

The space itself is clean, roomy, and comfortable. Overall, it's a solid spot with standout flour tortillas and beef enchiladas, but service could be better during busy hours. Worth trying if you're in the area and...

Tried it for lunch. Really wanted to like it as Facebook group had some good things to say. Unfortunately it was a no for me. Our food was decent. Quesobirria was good, dipping sauce lacked flavor. My husband said the milanese was good. Rice was fluffy but he didn't get any beans. Waitress said it doesn't come with it. Menu clearly stated it did. My son enjoyed his chicken fajita tacos. Ice tea was weak. We asked for a refill on my son's tea but wanted it to-go. Waitress said it was $3.99 for it at check-out. I should have said nevermind but went ahead and paid. She gave me change back stating she only charged me $3. Still too expensive for a refill on tea in a to-go cup. Sadly, will not...

The food was soooo good. I failed to take photos but I had the carne guisada and the Chile sauce was authentic and flavorful. I also had huevo con spicy beans and if you're not adept at handling super spicy foods, get regular beans 😆 the spicy beans were delicious and super spicy with crushed chile de árbol. I had to order an horchata to cool down and it was one of the best I've had on this side of town, the irregular shaped ice cubes made it even more delicious. The service was great, our server was very attentive, helpful, and had a good humor. The coffee is good as well and not watered down like a lot of other places. Come out and support this authentic Mexican restaurant on the...