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Visit El Vaquero in the Short North
Late nights start here. Find El Vaquero at 600 N. High St. in the Short North Arts District in Columbus, Ohio, just minutes from downtown, Nationwide Arena and The Ohio State University. Enjoy classic Mexican dishes, fruity margaritas, happy hour food and cocktails in a casual setting. Open late Monday through Thursday until 12 a.m. and Friday and Saturday until 1 a.m.
Catering for Every Celebration
Make your next event easy with El Vaquero catering. From corporate lunches and holiday parties to birthdays, family gatherings and celebrations, our Mexican catering menu brings fresh flavor to every occasion. Serve guest favorites like sizzling fajitas, enchiladas and made-fresh sides while we handle the cooking.
Margaritas, Drinks & Happy Hour
Raise a glass at El Vaquero’s Happy Hour, where bold flavors meet refreshing drinks. Known for our handcrafted margaritas and premium tequilas, we also offer a selection of wines, specialty cocktails, craft beers, and imported beers.
Join us for Early Happy Hour, Monday – Friday from 2 – 4 p.m., with drink specials and bites like Queso Fundido con Chorizo. Or enjoy Happy Hour daily from 4 – 8 p.m. with unbeatable margarita specials and guest-favorite dishes.
$10.99 Weekday Lunch Specials
Enjoy new $10.99 Mexican lunch specials at El Vaquero, available Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at all locations. Choose from favorites like huevos rancheros, flautas, enchiladas, burritos, tacos and quesadilla Mexicana. Pair your meal with lunch drink specials, including a 10-ounce margarita or Corona Sunbrew Citrus Cerveza for $5.29. Fresh flavors and great value are waiting.
Kids Eat Free & Weekly Treats
Make family dining more fun at El Vaquero with weekly kids specials. Kids get free ice cream with a kids meal on Sundays, a free slushy with a kids entrée on Mondays and a free kids meal every Tuesday with the purchase of an adult entrée. Dine in for affordable Mexican food, kid-friendly favorites and weekly family specials.
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Feast Your Eyes on El Vaquero
Take a visual tour of El Vaquero’s authentic Mexican dining experience. From sizzling fajitas fresh off the skillet to colorful margaritas and festive dining spaces, our gallery captures the flavor, energy and warmth that makes every visit unforgettable. Browse the photos and see why El Vaquero is a favorite spot for family dinners, celebrations and nights out with friends.
Had a great meal here. Chips and salsa were some of the best I have ever had! All of our meals were loved. I had the steak ranchero, and really enjoyed it. Great flavor on the steak.
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Outstanding food very clean great staff. Restroom clean and beautiful. Restaurant very pretty inside. Have a patio for outside dining.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are you known for?
We’re known for Mexican favorites including quesabirria tacos, hearty burritos, shrimp fajitas, vegetarian dishes, and margaritas for a complete meal.
- Mexican Food: Mexican favorites range from birria tacos and carnitas to shrimp fajitas, vegetable enchiladas, and creamy cheese dips. Examples include Quesabirria Tacos, 36. Carnitas, Shrimp Fajitas (Regular), 155. Enchilada Vegetales, and Cheese Dip.
- Latin American Food: Mexican cooking anchors these Latin American offerings, with pork specialties, chorizo tortas, seafood dishes, and traditional sweets. Examples include 30. Cochinita Pibil, Torta de Chorizo con Papas, 156. Camarones Veracruz, Pastel de Tres Leches, and Flan.
- Chicken: Chicken dishes span marinated tacos, tinga tostadas, fajitas, and preparations featuring mole, adobo, or chipotle. Examples include Tacos De Pollo Marinado, 47. Tinga Tostadas, Chicken Fajitas (Regular), 48. Mole Poblano, 8. Pollo Adobo, and 19. Pollo Chipotle.
- Lunch: Lunch brings burrito combinations, fajitas, chorizo-and-egg dishes, and vegetable quesadillas to the table. Examples include 132. Burrito & Taco, 137. Fajitas Express, 160. Huevos Con Chorizo, and 157. Vegetable Quesadilla (Lunch).
- Tacos: Soft and hard tacos share the menu with birria, carnitas, grilled shrimp, marinated chicken, and squash varieties. Examples include Quesabirria Tacos, Tacos De Carnitas, Grilled Shrimp Tacos, Tacos De Pollo Marinado, Tacos De Calabacitas, and 92. Hard Taco.
Additionally, explore Burritos, Drinks, Seafood, Enchiladas, Fajitas, Vegetarian Food, Quesadillas, Salads, Steak, Desserts, Tortas, Breakfast, Tostadas, Fries, Juices, and Tea.
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Columbus, Grandview Heights, Victorian Village, Italian Village, Harrison West, Marble Cliff, Bexley, Milo-Grogan, Dublin Road Corridor, Downtown, Brewery District, Upper Arlington, Fort Hayes, Briggsdale, State of Ohio, North Market, San Margherita, Franklinton, German Village, and University District.
Anything else?
We are also known for Family Friendly Restaurant
