El Vaquero Authentic Mexican

About

Mexican

Price Range : $11-30 ($$)

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    Yelp rating
    3.5 stars

Location

Adress: 925 Hwy 4, Arnold, CA 95223

Phone: (209) 795-3303

Work Hours

Mon 11:00 am-8:30 pm
Tue
Wed 11:00 am-8:30 pm
Thu 11:00 am-8:30 pm
Fri 11:00 am-8:30 pm
Sat 11:00 am-8:30 pm
Sun 11:00 am-8:00 pm

Business info

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    Takes Reservations
    No
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    Delivery
    No
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    Take-out
    Yes
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    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
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    Good For
    Lunch, Dinner
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    Parking
    Private Lot
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    Bike Parking
    Yes
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    Wheelchair Accessible
    Yes
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    Good for Kids
    Yes
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    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Ambience
    Casual
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    Noise Level
    Average
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    Alcohol
    Beer & Wine Only
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    Outdoor Seating
    Yes
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    Wi-Fi
    Free
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    Has TV
    Yes
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    Dogs Allowed
    No
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    Waiter Service
    Yes
  • fastfood
    Caters
    Yes

Reviews

  • John M.

    star star star star star 3 October 2026

    Really good and fresh chorizo!

    Service staff is friendly. Really good alternative to all the other offerings in Murphy's.

  • T K.

    star star star star_border star_border 26 September 2026

    I have been coming to this restaurant for many years. It is my go to spot when up in the mountains. Great price. Atmosphere. Parking.
    But last time we ate here it was just not the same.
    I know foot traffic is hard to come by in Arnold. It is seasonal and Makes it hard for restaurants to survive.
    But putting that aside, quality can still exist. The quality just didn't match what I have had here before.
    Felt more like fake cheese being microwaved.
    Small portions for the salsa which also could be re-invented. I don't want this place to fail.

  • Sina R.

    star star star star star_border 26 September 2026

    Food was ok. Not super seasoned. Chips were great. Salsa a little runny . Service was great but food wasn't overly impressive so I would give it 3.5 out of 5.

  • Kevin B.

    star star star star star_border 26 September 2026

    I always try to make this a stop when we're in town.  The food is great and the prices are reasonable.  Great comfort mexican food.  The service is sometimes a little slow, but always friendly.  I'm particularly fond of their chile rellenos but it's hard to go wrong with anything on the menu.

  • Nicolette C.

    star star star star star 25 September 2026

    When we don't want to cook at our cabin we either come here or the lube room depending on what we feel like eating. They have good food and great drinks. Arnold doesn't have much but the few spots that stay have really great food. We hope this joint stays open for our family outings in the future.

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