El Vaquero Clifton

4.8
506 reviews

About

Mexican Restaurant

Location

El Vaquero Clifton
2845 Short Vine St, Cincinnati, OH
45219, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.8
506 reviews
5 stars
458
4 stars
22
3 stars
9
2 stars
7
1 star
10

What are people saying?

AI-generated from customer reviews

Food Quality

Many customers praised the food as delicious and authentic, particularly highlighting dishes like birria tacos and tamales.

Service Experience

Service received mixed reviews; while many praised the staff for being friendly and attentive, some noted issues with slow service and order accuracy.

Atmosphere

The restaurant's atmosphere was frequently described as fun and festive, contributing positively to the dining experience.

Cleanliness

A few customers reported concerns about hygiene, indicating that cleanliness could be improved.

Pricing

Several reviews mentioned that the food was on the expensive side, with some feeling that the portion sizes did not justify the cost.
  • RS
    Ricardo Serrano
    3 days ago
    5.0
    What a great place. Super friendly staff and awesome margaritas. They're known for them. I hade the Mole' enchiladas and I got a generous portion of rice and beans. Definitely worth a visit.
  • BL
    Brendan Little
    5 days ago
    1.0
    I’ve been to El Vaquero many times up in Columbus and was never disappointed. Down here, though, they must do things differently. Ordered the fajitas and they had super weird leaves in them. They didn’t taste like much but they felt like I was chewing on plastic wrap! On top of that, way over seasoned! Don’t think I’ll be back especially for the price
  • JG
    Jasper Gains
    Oct 28, 2025
    1.0
    I was hopeful after hearing good reviews from friends and being greeted by an exceptional host. That was where the positive experience ended. Half of our order never came, and when I asked the waitress for the rest of it, all I got were tortillas. On top of that, the food that we did get was mediocre at best, was ridiculously expensive, and had very small portions.
  • LA
    lakshay aggarwal
    Oct 15, 2025
    2.0
    It was very unhygienic. Even I found unwanted ingredients in my food
  • DL
    David Lockhart
    Oct 9, 2025
    5.0
    Great little lunch spot downtown near the university and the hospitals. Really good authentic Mexican food, including the best tamale I’ve had in Ohio in 13 years. Cool, festive atmosphere, and excellent service. Cincos Estrellas todas las dias!!