3230 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43202
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ALMUERZOS - LUNCH
Served from: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. All dishes served with two sides.
170. Pollo Marinado
Grilled marinated chicken breast cooked with onions and mushrooms, covered with Monterey mixed cheese and fresh green onions.
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$11.49+
165. Avocadilla
(Vegetarian) One grilled flour tortilla quesadilla stuffed with grilled red and green peppers, zucchini and squash, cheese, avocado
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$9.49+
161. Burrito Jalisco
One burrito filled with grilled bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms with cheese sauce on top.
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$9.99+
160. Huevos Con Chorizo
Scrambled eggs with Mexican pork sausage. Served with tortillas
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$8.99+
171. El Morro Special
Grilled chicken strips cooked with pineapple and Mexican pork sausage, topped with shredded cheese, served over a flour tortilla
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$11.49+
47. Tinga Tostadas
Two tinga tostadas with shredded chicken, cooked with onions and chipotle peppers, topped with lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream.
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$9.99+
33. Quesadilla Mexicana
A grilled flour tortilla, spread with refried beans, cheese, stuffed with beef tips, shredded chicken or pork carnitas.
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$8.49+
6. Burrito Zacatecas
(Vegetarian) One burrito filled with Mexican mashed potatoes, grilled spinach, tomatoes, and onions, topped with cheese sauce.
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$8.49+
79. Taco Salad
Crispy flour tortilla shell, cheese sauce, lettuce, sour cream, and tomato. Beef or Chicken. This dish does not include a side order
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$9.49+
126. Chimichanga
(Soft or deep fried burrito) with cheese sauce on top. Served with sour cream, tomato, and guacamole salad. Beef tips or chicken
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$8.49+
127. Speedy Gonzales
One Taco, one enchilada.
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$8.99+
128. Chile Relleno, Taco
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$8.99+
129. Burrito
Chicken or Beef
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$8.49+
130. Enchilada
Chicken or Beef
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$8.49+
132. Burrito & Taco
Chicken or Beef
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$8.99+
134. Burrito & Enchilada
One chicken burrito, one chicken enchilada with your choice of mole sauce or red sauce
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$8.99+
133. Enchiladas Verdes
Two chicken enchiladas topped with fresh green tomatillo sauce
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$8.90+
137. Fajitas Express
Grilled fresh mushrooms, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions. Served with guacamole salad, sour cream, pico de gallo, and tortillas.
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$10.99+
135. Huevos Rancheros
Two eggs over-easy, over corn tortillas, topped with mild red sauce. Served with tortillas
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$8.49+
140. Flautas
Two rolled corn fried tortillas, one beef tips, one shredded chicken. Served with guacamole salad, sour cream, and tomato
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$8.49+
157. Quesadilla Vegetales
(Vegetarian) A grilled flour tortilla stuffed with onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, and cheese
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$9.49+
159. Burrito Grande Vegetariano
(Vegetarian) One large burrito filled with grilled mushrooms, bell pepper, onions, tomatoes, zucchini and squash covered with cheese sauce.
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$10.99+
163. Carnitas Express
Delicious roasted pork tips, guacamole salad, pico de gallo, tortillas
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$10.99+
APERITIVOS - APPETIZERS
Mexican Lettuce Wraps
Sweet and spicy marinated chicken served with lettuce wraps, topped with fresh feta cheese and cilantro.
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$10.99
64. Fajitas Nachos
Grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms, and tomatoes.
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$10.99+
58. Bean Nachos (Fried Beans)
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$7.29
60. Carnitas, Beef, or Chicken Nachos
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$8.49
62. Chorizo Nachos
Add lettuce, sour cream, and tomatoes for $1.49.
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$8.99
63. Avocado Rollitos
Two deep fried small rollitos filled with black bean corn salsa, cheese, and avocado, served with lettuce and chipotle dressing.
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$8.99
Cheese Dip
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$3.29+
Guacamole
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$3.19+
Trio
Guacamole dip, bean dip, and cheese dip.
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$8.99
66. Spinach Cheese Dip
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$5.99
67. Queso Fundido with Shrimp
Grilled shrimp, onions, mushrooms, poblano peppers, and melted cheese.
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$10.99
82. Queso Fundido con Chorizo
Grilled Mexican pork sausage and melted cheese.
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$7.29
84. Bean Dip
Refried beans and cheese dip.
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$5.99
Salsas Tres Amigos
3 Different and delicious salsas: Roasted tomatoes with roasted jalapenos; Green tomatillo with onions, cilantro, and jalapeno; Green tomatillo with red chile de arbol.
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$2.99
SOUPS & SALADS
2. Vaquero Salad
Romaine lettuce, gourmet greens, black bean corn salsa, roasted green, red peppers, and tortilla strips. With marinated chicken.
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$9.69+
3. Ensalada Tropical
Romaine lettuce, gourmet greens, pineapple, mango, black corn salsa, feta cheese, and tomatoes, with grilled shrimp and your choice of dressing.
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$10.99+
14. Guadalajara Salad
Romaine lettuce, gourmet greens, roasted green, red peppers, black bean corn salsa, Monterey Jack & cheddar cheeses, tomatoes, avocado, and tortilla strips. With grilled chicken.
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$9.69+
24. Fiesta Salad
Romaine lettuce, gourmet greens, black bean corn salsa, feta cheese, tomatoes, and tortilla strips. With diced grilled chicken.
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$9.69+
79. Taco Salad
Crispy flour shell, cheese sauce, lettuce, sour cream, and tomatoes. Made with beef or chicken.
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$9.49
83. Pozole Soup
Chicken broth, shredded chicken, pico de gallo, and hominy.
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$4.39+
85. Azteca Soup
Chicken broth, shredded chicken, and tortilla strips.
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$4.19+
86. House Salad
Romaine lettuce, gourmet greens, pico de gallo, avocado, cheese, and tortilla strips.
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$4.89+
TACOS EL VAQUERO STYLE
Three corn tacos and one side order. Choose from Mexican style (with cilantro, onions, hot sauce and lime) or American style (with lettuce, shredded cheese, diced tomato, sour cream and mild sauce).
Tacos de Calabazitas
Cooked zucchini, onions, tomatoes, corn, and creamy sauce tacos, wrapped in lettuce leaf. Topped with feta cheese and cilantro. Comes with chipotle sauce.
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$10.99+
Tacos Al Pastor
Marinated pork in special sauce, onions, cilantro, lime, and tomatillo hot sauce.
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$10.99+
Tacos De Pescado
Fish tacos, broccoli coleslaw, chipotle sauce, and lime.
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$10.99+
Tacos De Carne Asada
Grilled sirloin steak, onions, cilantro, lime, and tomatillo hot sauce.
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$10.99+
Tacos De Barbacoa De Res
Slow roasted beef barbecue with guajillo sauce, onions, cilantro, lime, and tomatillo hot sauce.
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$10.99+
Tacos De Carnitas
Roasted pork with special mango and pineapple sauce, lime, and tomatillo hot sauce.
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$10.99+
Tacos de Tinga
Shredded chicken cooked with onions and chipotle peppers, topped with lettuce, tomatoes, and feta cheese, served with tomatillo sauce, and lime, on the side.
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$10.99+
Tacos De Barbacoa De Cochinito
Pork barbecue with special mango and pineapple sauce, lime, and tomatillo sauce.
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$10.99+
Tacos De Pollo Marinado
Marinated chicken, onions, cilantro, and feta cheese.
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$10.99+
Grilled Shrimp Tacos
3 Shrimp per tortilla, broccoli coleslaw, chipotle sauce, and lime.
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$11.99+
Breaded Shrimp Tacos
3 Shrimp per tortilla, broccoli coleslaw, chipotle sauce, and lime.
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$11.99+
EL VAQUERO DISHES
47. Tostadas de Tinga
Two tinga tostadas with shredded chicken cooked with onions and chipotle peppers, topped with lettuce, tomatoes, and feta cheese. Red onions cooked with lime and habanero, served on the side.
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$9.99+
31. Enchiladas Cazerola
Three enchiladas (choose from shredded chicken, pork, beef, cheese, or beans) with special red sauce, sour cream, and green onions. Served with our choice of two sides.
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$12.99+
30. Cochinita Pibil
Marinated baked pork Yucatan style. Served on a bed of rice, and sprinkled with fresh green onions. Served with three flour tortillas, beans, lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, pico do gello, and tomatoes. Red onions cooked with lime and habanero, served on the side.
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$13.89+
34. Molcajete Ranchero
Grilled shrimp, sirloin steak, grilled chicken, and Mexican sausage, cooked with onions, mushrooms, bell peppers, tomatoes, zucchini, and a special red sauce, with melted Monterrey cheese. Served with two sides, lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, tomatoes, pico de gallo and three flour tortillas.
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$17.49+
CHICKEN - VAQUERO'S POLLO
All dishes served with two sides.
9. Pollo Margarita
Grilled marinated chicken breast, cooked with black bean corn salsa, in tortilla strips, served with melted Monterrey jack cheddar cheese. Evaporated with El Vaquero original margarita, served with rice, beans, and tortillas.
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$13.29+
8. Pollo Adobe
Grilled chicken breast with grilled onions, poblano peppers, mushrooms, and melted cheese. Served with tortillas.
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$13.29+
11. Tacos De Pollo Marinado
Three marinated chicken soft tacos, topped with feta cheese and cilantro. Served with lettuce, broccoli coleslaw, and sour cream. This dish is served with one side.
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$12.99+
19. Pollo Chipotle
Chicken strips sauteed on medium chipotle sauce. Served with tortillas.
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$13.29+
26. El Vaquero Bowl
Grilled chicken strips, sauteed with zucchini, roasted red and poblano peppers, on creamy red sauce or green tomatillo, and cheese sauce, over a bed of Mexican rice, or black beans. This dish does not include a side order.
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$13.29+
37. Pollo A La Diabla
*Spicy* Chicken strips sauteed on hot diabla sauce. Served with tortillas.
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$13.29+
170. Pollo Marinado
Grilled marinated chicken breast cooked with onions and mushrooms, covered with Monterrey mixed cheese.
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$13.29+
41. Marias
Three chicken enchiladas covered with mole poblano sauce and cheese.
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$10.99+
40. Chicken Burrito & Chicken Enchilada
One burrito and one enchilada topped with lettuce, sour cream, and tomatoes.
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$11.75+
48. Mole Poblano
Shredded chicken covered with mole poblano sauce and cheese. Served with tortillas.
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$10.99+
148. Pollo Nayarit
Grilled chicken strips over a bed of Mexican rice, covered with melted cheese. Served with guacamole salad, sour cream, tomatoes, broccoli, coleslaw, and tortillas. This dish does not include a side order.
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$13.29+
153. Pollo Tlaxcala
Grilled chicken strips, cooked squash, zucchini, bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes, over a bed of Mexican rice, topped with cheese sauce. Served with guacamole salad, sour cream, tomatoes, and tortillas. This dish does not include side order.
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$13.49+
141. Pollo Ranchero
Grilled chicken strips sauteed on creamy red sauce. Served with tortillas.
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$13.29+
171. El Morro Special
Grilled chicken strips cooked with pineapple and Mexican pork sausage, topped with shredded cheese, and fresh green onions, served over a flour tortilla.
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$13.29+
47. Tostadas de Tinga
Two tinga tostadas with shredded chicken cooked with onions and chipotle peppers, topped with lettuce, tomatoes, and feta cheese.
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$9.99+
SPECIALTIES - ESPECIALIDADES DEL CHEF
21. El Manjar Vaquero
One chicken enchilada, grilled marinated chicken breast, and skirt meat. Served with Mexican rice, black beans, and tortillas.
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$15.99+
4. Burritas Tapatias
Two burritos filled with shredded pork, cooked with sun dried red pepper sauce, covered with sour cream, lettuce, avocado slices, and tomatoes.
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$10.99+
32. Flautas
Four rolled corn fried tortillas, mashed potatoes, refried beans, and beef tips or shredded chicken. Topped with lettuce, sour cream, tomatoes, feta cheese, and red sauce. Your choice of Mexican rice or beans.
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$10.75+
33. Quesadilla Mexicana
A grilled flour tortilla, spread with refried beans, cheese, stuffed with beef tips, shredded chicken or pork carnitas, comes with two sides.
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$9.85+
36. Carnitas
Delicious roasted pork tips. Served with guacamole salad, pico de gallo, rice, beans, tortillas, and a special mango and pineapple sauce.
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$14.99+
42. Burritos Deluxe
Two burritos, one shredded chicken and one ground beef, spread with refried beans, topped with lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream.
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$10.99+
38. Enchiladas Supreme
Supreme combination of four enchiladas, one chicken, one beef, one cheese, and one bean, covered with ranchero sauce, lettuce, sour cream, and tomatoes.
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$10.99+
52. Nachos Supreme
Cheese nachos with chicken, beef, beans, lettuce, sour cream, and tomatoes.
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$10.99+
144. Burrito Grande
Large burrito filled with Mexican rice, refried beans, and cheese sauce on top, served with lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo, and guacamole on the side.
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$10.75+
146. Burrito San Diego
One burrito filled with Mexican pork sausage, mashed potatoes, Mexican rice, refried beans, and green tomatillo sauce, covered with cheese sauce. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, lettuce, sour cream, and tomatoes.
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$10.99+
149. Fajita Quesadilla
Grilled flour tortilla stuffed with cheese, grilled bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and mushrooms. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, sour cream, guacamole salad, and tomatoes.
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$14.75+
151. Enchiladas Suizas
Three enchiladas: one beef tips, one shredded chicken, and one cheese, covered with fresh green tomatillo sauce. Served with Mexican rice, lettuce, sour cream, and tomatoes.
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$10.99+
152. Chimichanga Supreme
Two soft or deep fried burritos, with cheese sauce on top. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, sour cream, tomatoes, and guacamole salad. Made with beef tips or chicken.
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$13.49+
STEAK - VAQUERO's CARNES
35. Carne Asada
Grilled skirt meat. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole salad, pico de gallo, and tortillas.
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$15.99+
43. Burrito California
One burrito filled with slow roasted beef barbacoa, Mexican rice, and refried beans, with cheese sauce on top, served with lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo.
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$10.99+
45. Steak Ranchero
Grilled rib-eye steak covered with ranchero sauce. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, pico de gallo, guacamole salad, and tortillas.
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$15.99+
46. El Vaquero Especial
Grilled rib-eye steak topped with grilled onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, and tortillas.
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$16.69+
50. Steak El Cuatrero
Grilled rib-eye steak and shrimp, covered with melted cheese. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, special mango and pineapple sauce, and tortillas.
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$18.99+
MARISCOS - SEAFOOD
27. Del Mar Bowl
Grilled shrimp sauteed with zucchini, roasted red and poblano peppers, on creamy red sauce, over a bed of brown Mexican rice or black beans.
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$15.99+
54. Camarones Rancheros
Shrimp sauteed in creamy ranchero sauce. Served with brown Mexican rice or refried beans, and tortillas.
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$15.99+
105. Shrimp Cocktail
Boiled shrimp with avocado, lime juice, pico de gallo, and homemade sauce. Served hot or cold.
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$16.99+
145. Shrimp Enchiladas
Three bean enchiladas, topped with grilled shrimp and covered with cheese sauce, served with brown Mexican rice, lettuce, sour cream and tomatoes.
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$16.49+
173. Tilapia San Lucas
Grilled fish tilapia. Served with brown Mexican rice, broccoli coleslaw, pico de gallo, guacamole salad, and tomatoes.
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$14.49+
172. Camarones A La Diabla
Sauteed shrimp on hot sauce. Served with brown Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole salad, and tomatoes.
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$15.99+
156. Camarones Veracruz
Grilled shrimp, squash, zucchini, bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes, over a bed of brown Mexican rice, topped with signature medium spicy cheese sauce. Served with guacamole salad, sour cream, tomatoes, and tortillas.
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$15.99+
VEGETARIANO - VEGETARIAN
6. Burrito Zacatecas
One burrito filled with Mexican mashed potatoes, grilled spinach, tomatoes, onions, and cheese sauce on top. Served with your choice of two sides.
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$9.89+
73. Vegetales Fajitas
Grilled fresh mushrooms, red, green peppers, onions, tomatoes, zucchini, and squash. Served with brown Mexican rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, and tortillas.
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$12.99+
136. Vegetarian Chimichanga
One deep fried burrito stuffed with grilled red and green peppers, zucchini, and fresh avocado, covered with cheese sauce. Served with brown Mexican rice, black beans or refried beans, gourmet greens, broccoli coleslaw, and sour cream.
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$10.90+
138. Spinach Quesadilla
Grilled spinach, onions, tomatoes, and cheese quesadilla. Served with lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, and your choice of brown Mexican rice, black beans, or refried beans.
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$10.89+
157. Quesadilla Vegetales
Grilled flour tortilla stuffed with onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, and cheese. Served with tossed salad and your chocie of brown Mexican rice, black or refried beans.
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$10.69+
159. Burrito Grande Vegetariano
One large burrito filled with grilled mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, zucchini, and squash, covered with cheese sauce. Served with your choice of two sides.
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$11.99+
165. Avocadilla
Grilled flour tortilla quesadilla stuffed with grilled red and green peppers, zucchini, cheese, and avocado. Served with lettuce, tomatoes, and your choice of brown Mexican rice, refried beans, or black beans.
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$11.49+
166. Spinach Enchiladas
Three cheese enchiladas, topped with grilled spinach and cheese sauce. Served with brown Mexican rice, black or refried beans, guacamole salad, and tomatoes.
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$11.99+
155. Enchiladas Vegetales
Three cheese enchiladas topped with grilled onions, bell peppers, and zucchini, covered with ranchero sauce. Served with lettuce, tomatoes, broccoli coleslaw, and your choice of brown Mexican rice, black or refried beans.
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$11.99+
A LA CARTE
87. Chimichanga
(deep fried burrito) Beef or Chicken with cheese sauce on top and lettuce, sour cream, guacamole and tomato on the side
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$5.25+
88. Flour or Corn Tortillas
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$0.99
89. Cheese Quesadilla
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$2.79+
90. Cheese Quesadilla with Beef, Chicken, or Mushrooms
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$3.99+
91. Chicken Tamale
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$2.79+
92. Hard Shell Taco
Beef or chicken.
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$2.49+
93. Soft Shell Taco
Beef or chicken.
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$3.49+
94. Enchilada
Beef, chicken, bean, or cheese.
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$2.69+
95. Tostada
Beef or chicken.
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$4.79+
96. Burrito
Beef, chicken, bean, or cheese.
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$4.69+
98. Chile Relleno
Cheese or mashed potatoes.
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$3.29+
99. French Fries
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$2.09
108. Beans
Refried or black.
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$2.39
109. Rice
Mexican yellow or brown rice.
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$2.39
Sour Cream
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$1.19
Jalapenos
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$1.19
Lettuce
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$1.19
Tomatoes
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$1.19
Pico de Gallo
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$1.19
Avocado
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$3.29
NINOS - KIDS MENU
Kids under 12 years old.
Mini Corn Dogs (6 Pieces) with French Fries
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$5.89
Hamburger with French Fries
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$5.89
Mac N Cheese with French Fries
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$5.89
Kid's Pizza with French Fries
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$5.89
74. Taco, Mexican Rice, Beans
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$5.89
75. Enchilada, Mexican Rice, Beans
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$5.89
76. Burrito, Mexican Rice, Beans
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$5.89
77. Quesadilla, Cheese, Beef or Chicken, Mexican Rice
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$5.89
78. Chicken Fingers, French Fries
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$5.89
POSTRES - DESSERTS
Churros
Sweet strip of fried dough dusted with sugar and cinnamon, covered in chocolate syrup and whipped cream.
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$4.59
Flan
Creamy caramel sauce over the silky custard with a taste of Mexican tradition.
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$4.19
Sopapilla
Fried flour tortilla with honey, butter, and cinnamon.
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$3.39
Xangos Cheesecake
Creamy cheesecake wrapped in a pastry tortilla, fried golden, and dusted with cinnamon and sugar.
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$4.89
Fried Ice Cream
Ice cream rolled in corn flakes and cinnamon. Served with your choice of strawberry syrup, chocolate, or honey, and whipped cream.
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$4.39
BEBIDAS SUAVES - SOFT DRINKS
Soda
Coke, Diet Coke, Fanta Orange, Pibb Xtra, Sprite, Ginger Ale, or Root Beer.
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$2.59
Green Tea
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$2.59
Raspberry Tea
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$2.59
Sweet Tea
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$2.59
Unsweet Tea
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$2.59
Coffee
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$2.59
Hot Tea
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$2.59
Agua De Horchata
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$2.69
Milk
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$2.69
Juice
Orange, apple, or pineapple.
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$2.69
Fresh Iced Tea
Strawberry, raspberry, watermelon, mango, pomegranate, or peach.
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$2.89
Lemonade
Strawberry, raspberry, watermelon, mango, pomegranate, or peach.
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$2.79
Mexican Bottles
Fanta Orange, Strawberry, grape, pineapple, or Coca Cola (Coke).
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$2.49
Vaquero Water Bottle
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$2.39
El Vaquero (Olentangy Rd.)
At El Vaquero we celebrate a proud tradition of preparing authentic Mexican food the way it was done on the range centuries ago. From the freshest meats and seafood to colorful vegetables and unique spices and sauces, each dish is an experience. We always make everything starting from scratch using only the highest quality ingredients. Check out our daily specials! We are located on Olentangy Road just a minute north of Ohio State University. Order online today for carryout!97%
of 346 customers recommendedHours of Business
Sunday
11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Su 11:00-21:30
Monday - Thursday
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Mo,Tu,We,Th 11:00-22:00
Friday and Saturday
11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Fr,Sa 11:00-22:30
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