El Vaquero West- Locust Grove

4.2 ( 419 reviews )
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$10–20
4266 Germanna Hwy # 102, Locust Grove, VA 22508, United States
+1 540-972-2362

El Vaquero West in Locust Grove is a true hidden gem for Mexican cuisine lovers. Located at 4266 Germanna Hwy, this charming eatery has captured the hearts of many patrons who rave about its authentic flavors and warm atmosphere. Customers like Jorge Torres appreciate the genuine Mexican seasoning that adds depth to every dish, making each meal a delightful experience.

Diane “Dianimall” Krassner highlights the happy and attentive staff who enhance the dining experience. Her go-to choice, the chimichangas, is a testament to the restaurant’s consistent quality and appeal. Reviewers consistently describe the service as friendly and proactive, ensuring that every need is met, even when spills occur. Johnathan Viruet praises both the food and affordable prices, noting the welcoming vibe that awaits every guest.

First-time visitors, like Clarence Stage and Mary Turner, leave impressed by the attentive service and cleanliness, often remarking on the great food. Despite its less visible location, those who venture to El Vaquero West leave with a strong desire to return, having found a reliable spot for delicious Mexican fare that deserves a spotlight in the vibrant food scene of Locust Grove.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has no-contact delivery
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Has great beer selection
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Serves great dessert
    • Good for watching sport
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves food
    • Serves happy-hour drinks
    • Serves happy-hour food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Serves late-night food
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts cheques
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For El Vaquero West- Locust Grove

Jorge Torres
May 30,2025
Authentic Mexican sason in their food. We really enjoyed their food. I recommend it!!
Diane “Dianimall” Krassner
May 23,2025
Always good food and happy, kind staff! I swear no one saw me drip the salsa on the table but all of a sudden they were bringing me more napkins. I always get the chimichangas.
johnathan viruet
May 22,2025
Wonderful little hidden gem. Good authentic Mexican eats in locust grove and friendly warm atmosphere. Good food, good prices, great service. 5/5! Would totally recommend it!
Clarence Stage
May 21,2025
It was our first time visiting this business and we weren't disappointed! The food was great and the staff were polite, friendly and very attentive.
Mary Turner
May 6,2025
This restaurant is hidden which has an impact on business I’m sure. But, my family and I stopped in late for dinner. The restaurant was empty. The service was great, the waitresses were super nice. The restaurant was very clean. The food was also great. I feel like this hidden gem gets overlooked due to another Mexican restaurant right around the corner. But, I’ll definitely return! Thanks for great service and food!
Jane Elizabeth Webb
Apr 5,2025
Authentic and wonderful. I lived in Texas for 22 years, El Vaquero West has all of those wonderful Tex-Mex flavors the other locations lack!! Side note, I called in an order at the Locust Grove location. I don't speak Spanish...and the girl that took my order doesn't speak English. My order: Enchiladas Verde, with flour tortillas not corn, no rice only beans. A second order of enchiladas Verde, served as the meal comes with rice and beans. What I picked up was COMPLETELY wrong. (Delicious, but wrong. I had to toss the double rice side, which should have been only beans)
Fredericksburg Gutter and Lawn
Mar 19,2025
By golly, pardner, if you're hankerin' for a meal that'll stick to your ribs like a tumbleweed in a dust storm, you gotta git yourself down to El Vaquero West. Me, my missus, and our young'un, we spent the day cleanin' out them blasted gutters, and let me tell ya, our appetites were somethin' fierce. El Vaquero didn't disappoint. Them burritos, now they were a sight to behold! Big as a side o' beef, stuffed with fresh fixin's that tasted like they'd been growin' right there on the range. The flavors, they danced a lively jig on my tongue, a real hoedown of deliciousness. If you're a hungry hombre or damsel, this here place is the gold standard.
Diana Bright
Mar 13,2025
My family and I are thoroughly impressed with this place! Great service with friendly, considerate, and helpful staff, flavorful, high quality food made with high quality ingredients, and familiar music. Everything was delicious right down to the rice and beans. Truly a hidden gem!! (I took the picture after I had already started eating)

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