El Vaquero - Mount Vernon

Went for a Father's Day lunch. Food was priced about average. I ordered the Popeye(spinach) Quesadilla and my father ordered a Shrimp Quesadilla. Food arrived so quickly it was almost concerning. Not sure it was made to order. The rice with my dish was very old and dry. Seemed left over from the previous day...... maybe. For some reason the Popeye Quesadilla was about a third the size of the Shrimp Quesadilla. Waiter seemed very confused when I ordered it and asked me several times what type of meat I wanted on it even though it is a vegetarian dish. The spinach quesadilla is my go to Mexican meal and this was by far the worst I have had in a restaurant. Also, on two separate occasions some person or animal in the kitchen was shrieking so loudly that customers in the dining area got up to check on it. It sounded like a dog was being beaten aggressively......surely they don't have a dog in the kitchen.......right????Pros Service was quick and attentive. Prices are about average,Cons Food quality was terrible and portions were very small.Overall Just skip this place and go to Tequila's.

Great food! Always love coming when I'm in Mt. Vernon

Great food, service, and value. Good family atmosphere.

I always love eating here. Although they don't make breakfast meals, they have plenty of meals for lunch. The food is delicious and waiting times for it are short. Despite the small parking lot, there are many seats. The atmosphere allows a simple conversation and pleasure when eating. This restaurant is definitely worth several visits when you travel the area.

Very friendly and accommodating. Steak Fajitas were delicious. Special made without onions as desired. Lunch specialities are excellent. The drink that comes is very big, which has made it go since our trip. All top notch!