Visit El Vaquero in Monroe
Located on Stewart Road in Monroe, Michigan, El Vaquero is a Mexican restaurant near the Monroe County Fairgrounds and the Mall of Monroe. Just minutes from I-75 and Lake Erie, this location is convenient for locals and travelers across Southeast Michigan. Stop in for classic Mexican dishes, margaritas, and a casual, welcoming atmosphere for lunch, dinner, or group dining.
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.
What our guests are saying
Some of the best mexican food I've had in Michigan. I come here every week for company lunch. Kind servers, incredibly fast service, good food. Sometimes the chips won't be fresh, but they always taste good regardless. My favourite is the tacos al pastor, but everything here is great!
myodn
Literally the Best Mexican food I've ever had! Everything was fresh and the portion size was huge. The steak fajitas nachos were to die for. The chimichanga was really good and the beans and rice it came with were definitely not dry and very tasty. For dessert, the honey on the sopaipilla was the perfect touch. Honestly though, it was the salsa that stole the show for me, lots of onion and garlic. If I had to say anything, it would be the prices, they were a little expensive.
Karley Stanton
Probably the best Mexican I've had in MI. The ingredients are fresh and sliced to perfection. Sauces on point. Vegetarian selection is amazing. See the Enchiladas Veg and Chimi Veg in my pics. I almost didn't want to eat as it looks like art.
Eddie (Doublee)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are you known for?
We are known for Chicken Burrito, Bar Food, Carnitas, Flautas, Quesadillas, Tortas, Seafood, Tacos, Barbacoa, Quesabirria, Chicken Nachos, Burritos, Mole, Refried Beans, Tilapia, Tostadas, Chilaquiles, Nachos, Vegetarian Food, Street Tacos, Bean Dip, Chicken Fajitas, Queso Fundido, Huevos Rancheros, Guacamole, Quesadilla, Birria, Beef Nachos, Catering, Churros, Enchiladas, Fajita Nachos, Carne Asada, Tostadas De Tinga, Chimichanga, Shrimp Fajitas, Taco Salad, and Quesabirria Tacos
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Golfcrest, Monroe, Patterson Gardens, West Monroe, Evergreen Acres, Steiner, South Monroe, Stony Creek, Detroit Beach, Woodland Beach, Bolles Harbor, Strasburg, La Salle, Avalon Beach, Newport, Grafton, Stony Point, Scofield, Oldport, Grape.
Anything else?
We are also known for Family Friendly Restaurant
