Welcome to El Vaquerito Restaurant
"El Vaquerito Restaurant" is a hidden gem in Alhambra, CA, offering authentic Mexican cuisine with a focus on dishes from the state of Jalisco. The cozy atmosphere and friendly staff create a welcoming dining experience. Customers rave about the flavorful barbacoa tacos, birria, wet burritos, and queso tacos. The menu also features mouthwatering burritos, menudo, and breakfast options like huevos rancheros and chilaquiles. Despite its small space, the restaurant's delicious food, fast service, and generous portions make it a must-visit for Mexican food lovers looking for a unique dining experience.
- 14 Fremont Ave, Alhambra, CA 91801, United States14 Fremont Ave, Alhambra, CA 91801, United States Hotline: +1 626-458-4546
Welcome to El Vaquerito Restaurant!
Located in Alhambra, CA, El Vaquerito Restaurant is a hidden gem offering authentic Mexican cuisine with a focus on dishes from the Mexican states of Jalisco. Known for their flavorful and generous portions, this family-owned restaurant has gained a loyal following in the neighborhood.
One of the highlights of El Vaquerito Restaurant is their extensive menu, featuring a variety of traditional Mexican dishes such as Menudo, Burritos, Tacos, Tortas, Tostadas, and more. Customers rave about the Barbacoa and Carne Asada Burritos, as well as the flavorful Barbacoa Tacos and Torta de Asada.
Customers appreciate the friendly service and fast turnaround time, with many opting for takeout due to the limited seating available. The small space adds to the charm of the restaurant, creating an intimate dining experience for those who choose to dine in.
With options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, El Vaquerito Restaurant is a must-visit for those looking to satisfy their Mexican food cravings with a twist. Don't miss out on trying their wet burrito, queso tacos, or chilaquiles plate for a true taste of Jalisco cuisine.
So, whether you're a local looking for your go-to Mexican spot or a food enthusiast eager to explore new flavors, El Vaquerito Restaurant is sure to leave a lasting impression with its delicious and authentic dishes.

From the young experienced waitress, to the no nonsense mom at the cashier, to the gramma cooking her carne en su jugo in the kitchen, this place is a gem. One can't help but taste the love in their food and feel the generations of experience in their recipes. The energy in this culinary cubby is the same as gramma's casita.- Puro amor.

Small place but great food!! Got birria tacos will be back next time trying the Torta or the wet burrito

Delicious food and great service! Been living in the area for 15 years and never realized there was this hidden little gem. I think Albert's gets a lot of their business because of location and visibility and I do love their Chimichangas, don't get me wrong, but this place has an amazing wet burrito (I got asada) and I really liked the pork flautas. My husband got the asada plate and loved it. The people are so kind and helpful. Highly recommend!

So good the queso tacos were so flavorful and the service was so fast got the food in less then 15 minutes and even got delicious horchata

Small little restaurant with only a few tables to dine in. I tried the dorados tacos de barbacoa and it was delicious. Service was fairly fast and I ordered takeout. Will come back again for those crunchy delicious tacos!

Hole in the wall that has great food and good service. Burritos and tacos super tasty, lots of flavor. They are generous with extras like sauces, limes, etc. The space is really small. There are maybe 4 tables. I mainly get food to go. Small parking lot that shares with a barber shop and liquor store. Portions are good and prices reasonable. Since I live in the neighborhood, it's one of my go to meals.

Delicious barbacoa and carne asada burritos today. Fair prices and family owned. This place 100x better than Alberts across the street

Excellent authentic mexican food! The birria was so delicious! The corn tortillas were served nice and warm! The salsa was a great addition with both rojo and verde ! Muchas Gracias!!

Yummy barbacoa tacos! I Love the agua de jamaica here too. It's not too sweet. The torta de asada is flavorful and big.

Great food that is a bit different than average Mexican places. Seems to focus on food from the Mexican states of Jalisco. The service is good although I can't tell if it's an "order up front" or waitstaff establishment. The tiny strip mall it sits in makes it look somewhat unapproachable, but don't be discouraged. Great place to add some variety to your Mexican cravings.