El Vaquerito Restaurant

Restaurant Mexican restaurant

One of the Top rated Mexican restaurants in Alhambra


Address

14 Fremont Ave, Alhambra, CA 91801

Website

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Contact

(626) 458-4546

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (217 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Friday: 9 AM to 8 PM
  • Saturday: 9 AM to 8 PM
  • Sunday: 9 AM to 8 PM
  • Monday: 9 AM to 8 PM
  • Tuesday: 9 AM to 8 PM
  • Wednesday: 9 AM to 8 PM
  • Thursday: 9 AM to 8 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Mexican (7) delicious (7)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 4/5 Jim S. 5 years ago on Google
    I'd been going to the Mexican joint across the street for years and only saw this place last week, it's hard to see and the parking lot is difficult. But inside, it's a family-run place with the kitchen open to the dining area and twice the size. I'd gone in last last week for a nighttime taco snack and saw that they had legit Guadalajara-style food, including the Torta Ahogada. So I came back for lunch and ordered it. The young man asked if I wanted it spicy. Knowing that my ability to handle that has shrunk since I've become a viejo but wanted the true taste, I dithered and he said he'd put a little bit on. It was too much for this gabacho. I drank two hecho en México cokes AND four glasses of water before i asked for the cane sugar. It was traumatic! So yeah, It's a great place and even better if you can handle the heat
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lorena R. 1 year ago on Google
    Stopped by to check out this little hole in the wall, which solidifies my theory that the best restaurants are these Mom & Pop little holes in the wall. This place did not disappoint! Had the carnitas torta ahogada & fell immediately in love with this place, the flavorful torta had just enough refried beans spread on the bolillo with perfect amount of carnitas...the sauce it was set in made the total perfection, just enough spice, I would have welcomed spicier but this definitely appeased my palette for spice. Small space but clean and apparently quite popular as people came both to pick up & dine in...Gotta try their Pozole next!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jennifer L. 8 months ago on Google
    Hole in the wall Mexican restaurant with delicious food and kind service. The chicken taquitos and the tostadas were the highlights.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rosa G. 1 year ago on Google
    My family and I have been coming to this little restaurant 15+ years. The food is decent, it's a small place but worth trying. Prices and portions are not bad either.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jian Z. 8 months ago on Google
    This was our first time trying the tortas ahogadas. It was really tasty and a decent portion. The quesatacos were bomb as well! Great price for delicious food.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Valerie F. 9 months ago on Google
    My husband and his parents have been coming here for years. It's a family owned restaurant and they have been so kind to us all. Everything is always so delicious. The staff and everyone are always so kind. They speak English and Spanish. You always feel welcome there. I'm glad that I can go in knowing my order is always taken care of and so is my husband and the family. Everyone should come here. You won't regret it! The BEST Carne asada burrito ever! The BEST sopes ever! The BEST little carne tacos ever! They have so much more that is so good too!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Margarita A. 6 months ago on Google
    Excellent authentic Mexican food! The service was outstanding! Muchas Gracias!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Philip Y. 5 months ago on Google
    Hole in a wall place. Very tasty Mexican food. Definitely will go back to try other items on the menu.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vic A. 1 year ago on Google
    1,001% authentic, reasonably priced, home style Mexican food!! 🌮 🌯
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Karissa 1 year ago on Google
    Great place for take out! It’s so delicious. Do it. You won’t be disappointed. The al pastor tacos are addictive.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Russell B. 1 year ago on Google
    Very pleasantly surprised by this hole-in-the-wall restaurant serving delicious food at reasonable prices and also well presented for basic Mexican fare. Definitely recommended.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 V M. 2 years ago on Google
    Menudo was excellent, clean and fresh, but if you like it with hominy you need to ask for it! Got it to go! Jesus the attendant was very hospitable! Will continue to go on Saturday's for menudo! Plus there menu has a variety of combo’s!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rosie L. 1 year ago on Google
    Always great customer service and food is delicious!

  • 5/5 Jesse F. 1 year ago on Google
    Always delicious. Everytime i go it never disappoints. Food is fresh and ready when i pick up.

  • 5/5 Carlos G. 2 years ago on Google
    Really good menudo! And the Mexican Coke is legit from Mexico!

  • 5/5 qweuwewe f. 1 year ago on Google
    Huntington Dr S, Los Angeles, CA 90032.My father and I had a one-day tour at Huntingon Dr S, los Angeles. After one day tour, my father treated me a wonderful dinner at the EI Vaquero restaurant.

  • 4/5 Stefany H. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food, but the total didn't add up. I think I was charged wrong or something. I did the math including 3 dollars of tax and it didn't make sense. But the guy was nice


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout

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