El Segundo Vail

After searching for a good Mexican restaurant in Vail, this was the best option we found. Sadly, the experience didn’t go as we anticipated. The location is nice, the restaurant sits over a river, which was probably the highlight of our visit. The service was good too. Unfortunately, the most important part, the food, was disappointing. Even the guacamole wasn’t that great and nothing that we ordered stood out. The fajitas were below average. Overall, they really need to improve the quality of the food they offer.

El Segundo in Vail is a total winner! The chicken nachos were TO. DIE. FOR. Crunchy, cheesy, and loaded with flavor. And let's talk about the Strawberry Yum Yum margarita... AMAZING! Perfect blend of sweet and tangy. Service was top-notch too! Can't wait to go back and try more of the menu. Highly recommend El Segundo for a delicious meal and drinks in Vail!

The river view is really peaceful. Great place to talk while having a beautiful and peaceful view. Went yesterday to get lunch with the family and the salads were really yummy, you could tell the fruit was fresh. The tacos weren’t so good though. The tortillas were a little bit hard and even though the flavours were there, you could tell it had been in the fridge for a while.

I had an amazing time dining at El Segundo – from start to finish, everything was top-notch. The atmosphere was vibrant and welcoming, the food was absolutely delicious, and the service? Outstanding. A special shoutout to Kat, our waitress, who truly made our night. She was friendly, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. Kat went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. It’s rare to get service that feels both professional and personal – and Kat nailed it.

We dined on Friday and I wish I remembered our waitress’s name. She was so accommodating. I have celiac disease and asked about the GF options. She explained the menu and was very friendly about it. The food was so good. Outstanding. The chips and queso were so so good. Highly recommend. Definitely a great place to visit in Vail, especially with celiac disease.

Stopped for chips, salsa, queso and guacamole. Very fresh and tasty. Enjoyed the white sangria and me and Julio margarita. Drinks were of course a bit pricey.

I was at El Segundo in Vail before, I will say 3 years ago, and I wasn't impressed with food, customer services, or cocktails. But this time my experience is totally different. Ali, our server was incredibly great! Above and beyond service, professional and attentive and very kind. The food was great, and cocktails were great, too. We actually catch the closing day Halloha specials, live music, and our dinner was amazing!!!

Food is good but the salads could use some work. But I love segundo it’s a fun place and strong drinks. I always love Sarah and then slater and Carly as bartenders. Sarah is the best waitress though ask to be in her section

it was open for mud season! great house margs! good salsa and queso, OK chips incredible tacos. The yardbird was amazing! acceptable bar service for an afternoon delight.

3 of us ordered burritos, the chicken burrito I had 3 very small pieces of chicken 1" by 1", husband had 2, our friend had 3 small pieces of beef. It was a joke! They should be called rice burritos! Oh wait there were about 15 beans per burrito! The fountain Coke Zero had no carbonation. The tacos were ok. We do not recommend!

My street corn salad was fresh and tasty. Chicken tortillas were good. I enjoyed the decor. We sat outside with heaters and a flowing stream. Service was fine.

They sat our party of 5 at a table that would have been small for 4. I realize I could have asked for a bigger table but it was increasingly irritating as the giant cups arrived and we barely had enough room to pass out silverware. The tacos were just ok & the carne asada burrito was no better than your typical strip mall chain burrito spot. The stand outs were hands down the 24 hour carnitas nachos & the beef sticky sesame bowl. It wasn't a horrible experience and our server was very pleasant but I wouldn't come back for anything more than a cocktail & appetizer.

Service was great! We walked in without a reservation and the wait was 40min. However, the ladies at the counter got creative made a nice table for 2 which we really appreciated. Nachos were good. My only issue is that they come on a tray with paper so it's hard to peel them up and not eat some paper. We also ordered the fajitas with steak. Honestly/ the steak was overcooked and tough. Prob not something I'd get again. Generally good place. Nice decor, good vibe, good drinks, good for apps (small bites). Next time I'll try a taco.

Another great time here. I highly recommend sitting outside overlooking the creek on a nice day. The mini ahi poke tacos were excellent. But you can't go wrong with the ceviche and a drink- easily enough for a lunch.

Came in the evening around 7pm. We waited for 10 minutes. We had 2 house margaritas that were FANTASTIC. We started with chips and salsa and the watermelon salad. The salad was the best thing I EVER ATE!! We had a chicken burrito with green chile that my husband and I shared. It was AWESOME and totally filled us up. My daughter and mom shared the full order of chicken nachos and left with 1/2 uneaten. The also said how GREAT the nachos were. This place is a MUST TRY.

We were lucky to get a seat by the bar. Place is busy. There's happy hour after 9pm I think. The food cane in pretty fast. I love the T shirt the bartender was wearing. "Tell me I'm pretty" live that!

I went to El Segundo with a big group and we were seated in the back room at a long table. It was really nice to have our own separate space. However, we had to meet a bill minimum and thus ended up having to order a lot more drinks than we were intending to order. The tacos were quite good, but $9 per taco is pretty steep. This restaurant was very accommodating for a big group, but not sure I would go back for dinner in the future given the resort town prices.

I ordered the fajitas, which frankly, I wouldn't do again. The meat was overly spiced and very tough. The tacos however, are very good. The guacamole and queso were excellent. The wait staff was super and the venue was also great. Margaritas also pretty darn good and they've got some additional tequilas if you're after something in particular.

Was in Vail with my best friend and we stumbled upon this spot on a quiet Sunday. Night. The food was awesome. I highly recommend the Korean BBQ taco. Chips and salsa were stellar too. Service was super friendly, super quick, and super awesome! Great recommendations, and they checked on us regularly! Loved the ambiance- right on the water. Plenty of outdoor seating. Really was an awesome experience! The only downside was when we paid- the tip section did not offer a 20% - they only offered 23% and higher! I suppose it is Vail. Anywho- that was the only negative!

Staff was great! The quality of the food was just ok. The price for the quality was a complete mismatch. They don't allow substitutions and most items come with cilantro in one form or another so if you remove the sauces you're left with dry meat and no option to add avocado. I ended up eating the Philly steak taco one night and it was good, unhealthy fake cheese, but good and the other night I got the jalapeño burger. The bun was like crumbly paper and was not good. My husband ordered the basic burger and he said it wasn't good. To be fair, we love quality burgers and good Mexican food and that's hard to find in vail. I also ordered the skinny margaritas on two different occasions and both times they were way too sweet. Great staff though!

Average/ Americanized Mexican in Vail. We got tacos and burrito bowls. The price was not cheap, but average for vail. Wasn't super authentic but it at least tasted good and had flavors. They don't take reservations, but we walked in around 830pm and had no wait.

Would love to give 0 stars if I could. Swung by El Segundo around 5:45 on a Wednesday (at the time they were around 50% capacity) to place a to-go order for our family of 13. The hostess rudely said they will not take our order because they have a waitlist of over 150 and have to prioritize those customers over us. Very disappointed in the attitude of the employee and won't be returning.

We stopped here for lunch while we were shopping. I wanted to stop because they offered flights to sample. The flights are of tequila (I guess I didn't read). I thought it would be of margaritas. Oh well- the purple rain margarita I did get- was absolutely Devine! 10/10 recommend! I also opted for the chicken bowl- it was so filling too! My husband couldn't finish his burrito. (Large portions) Our server was attentive & gave great suggestions. The atmosphere was pretty chill as we were there during lunch. I don't know how it would be later in the evening. The food was good- but was very pricey (more than we are used to from the Midwest). It is comparable to others in the area though. I am still talking about that margarita! It was so good!

Food was excellent we had multiple tacos and a carnitas bowl all were very good. Katherine is an awesome server very attentive and kind. We also had a skinny margarita (slim shady) delicious. Would definitely recommend this place and the food and view :))

This is my second time coming here. Both times I've been very pleased. The service was swift and the ambiance is great. The restaurant is right on the water. I had the Brussels which were great and the shrimp taco was good too. I don't love how their tacos come on an open face pita, however they are big tacos that will fill you up!

Great food with a beautiful river view! The taco salad is a reasonable price $14 and it has exceptional flavors with a buttermilk avocado dressing and roasted corn. We had the best view outside on the deck and a cool breeze! The service was less than attentive. Our waitress forgot to bring water and our glasses went empty, then gave us the wrong check. The ambiance made up for it as we watched a raft get launched into the river!

Service was fast and friendly. The view from the outdoor patio over the water was awesome. The tacos are somewhat small but very tasty! Best $4 I've ever spent on chips and salsa and they even refilled the salsa for free.

While visiting the area and celebrating Father's Day, we found this place on the magazine and decided to try it. We ordered 4 different kids of tacos ( asada, carnitas, baja style, and shrimp) and they were delicious. The queso fundido as an appetizer was also delicious. Highly recommend it if you are in the area.

My friends and I came here after work and it was a great time. Food was absolutely delicious! The mahi taco with the mango salad is a must. The service was great. Our drinks were delicious. We had the watermelon cocktail. It's perfect for summer and also the Mariposa drink was delicious. We will be back soon.

BEST IN VAIL! Since past 4 years, its our yearly tradition to go to Vail and enjoy a wonderful meal at El Segundo. And let me tell you that I haven't been disappointed once. The views from the patio are breathtaking and servers are very friendly. We have tried most of their menu and my absolute favorites are their veggie fajitas, Baja fish Tacos and their quesadillas! Their delicious drinks are delicious!! Just a tip, join the waitlist as soon as you get to vail because it could take anywhere between 30 mins to 2 hours to get the table. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND TRYING THIS PLACE!

Not awful not really good - stale chips , guac was decent though - tacos ok, but pretty bland. Fajitas were also bland and not great but it was good cuts of meat. Would prefer to give 2.5 star Automatic 3% gratuity added then the top options default to 25% and lowest goes to 22% - kind of annoying - overall pretty mid I prefer my own cooking Good protein tho tbh hard to find in vail

They have two locations, one in vail and one in Eagle. We went to the vail location. Fun, energetic, trendy but also casual Mexican food with some Asian and American style mixed in for fun and flavor. The bar has a huge assortment of tequilas. I highly recommend the purple rain which featured mezcal, prickly pear, lime, serrano, citrus liqueur topped with sparkling water and a tajin rim. For meal, we had the smothered carne asada burrito which consisted of grilled flatiron steak, spanish rice, refried pinto beans with smoked pork, pico de gallo, red chili sauce, melted cheddar and Monterey Jack. We also tried three of their tacos: Nash Vegas: southern fried chicken, spicy chili oil, creamy slaw, dill pickle; the 24 hour carnitas which was outstanding; and their Baja style crispy cod taco. One of the features of the restaurant that I truly enjoyed was the colorful over the table lamps throughout the restaurant. Great food and I'm sure we will be back on our next trip to vail. Service was prompt, friendly. The waiters were wearing restaurant tshirts that featured funny quotes also.

I really enjoyed my lunch at El Segundo. I tried the spicy margarita with chips and salsa, guacamole, and queso to start. All of which were great. Then I had the sticky rice bowl with Korean wagyu beef. It was more of an Asian dish than Mexican but I loved it. The service was great and the place was pretty busy at lunchtime, but not extremely loud.

Amazing food!! We dined here for the first time and are kicking ourselves for not dining here sooner! The food was phenomenal! We had the ahi poi tacos, chorizo queso, Korean bbq taco, double decker ground beef taco, Philly cheesesteak taco, chicken taco, carne asada burrito and seasoned fries. Even the refried beans were delicious! The Korean bbq taco is a must!! Service was great. Food came out promptly. It was a Saturday night and a bit crowded so it was loud. We would probably skip the chorizo queso next time only because it was so much food for 3 people - lol!!

My husband and I shared the chicken fajitas. They did not come out sizzling like in Texas and the chicken was not fresh at all. The bell peppers and onions tasted fresh. The tortillas were cold. Disappointed with the meal overall. We asked for chips and salsa and was charged $5. The salsa was delish! Would love to bottle and take back to Texas. We did love the outdoor seating near the creek.

Decent food, great staff, quick service , happy vibes , cool atmosphere. I did not like my drink the bartender gladly made me another one and did not charge for the one I did not like. Tacos were great.

Service and margaritas are the highlight here. The staff is helpful and enthusiastic. Drinks are well made and fun. The venue is vibrant and always has a great energy. The food is consistently ok. It's well done but could be of higher quality. Always enjoy stopping in but I wish the food input quality was a touch better. And I'm talking from the chips, to salsa, meat to the other core components. One fun asset they have are all the hot sauces you can pick from to "sauce" up your food. I discovered a tasty habanero sauce there that I still use at home!

Service was excellent. For the price point and Vail factor, I think the tortillas should be home made. The store bought tortillas at least need to be heated up, not bag to plate. Food was pretty good. Korean taco was really good but weak tortilla. Fun atmosphere and again, the service was superb so felt ok with the assumptive 25% tip.

Their steak bowl is delicious !!!! Ambiance was great. Perfect for families. Service was great!

Amazing Tacos & the best Churros I've ever eaten. The nachos chips basket was cold with no cheese or jalapeno.

The location is fantastic, in both winter and summer. It's right off Gore Creek so if you're visiting in the summer and sit outside, you can enjoy the sounds of the water. I had high hopes for El Segundo after visiting the owners' other restaurant Mountauk (five star review coming soon for that one). El Segundo feels like it wants to be the "hot spot" its website proclaims it to be more than it wants to be a great restaurant. I'm sure it's a big party place during ski season, or busier weeks than the one we visited in during the dead period between skiing and summer mountain access starting. Our server was really bad, so that didn't help. I will say that a different server named Michael attending to the two tables surrounding ours seemed like he was awesome, so we just sat there wishing he was handling our table. Food-wise, I love spicy food, but the Spicy Tuna Ceviche was spicy to the point that it was difficult to taste the tuna. It was absolutely drowned in their sauce. We also had the chicken bowl and a burrito. They were nothing to write home about; a bit over cooked and dry on the chicken side, not really anything to differentiate the meal from any other average tex-mex restaurant. Drinks were also hit or miss; had a great mezcal margarita, had a regular one as well that tasted like it was completely mix. They do have a wide variety of tequilas and some mezcals so if you're doing straight up or on the rocks, you won't be disappointed.

Wow is all I can say about this little restaurant. I will first say if you are here you must get the chips, salsa and cheese dip. I have never had such delicious needs dip (in picture) it was so creamy. My fiancé and I ordered a few different tacos to try. The tuna tacos had a nice Asian kick to them. This is such a good restaurant. The tacos only come with 1 taco though and they are roughly $9 a piece. However this really filled us up. I was skeptical that we would still be hungry after we ate. The inside was an upscale Mexican type joint. Much different than the ones I'm familiar with back home. The service was very fast. Try this place out! We received multiple recommendations and it's worth it.

Wow! What an awesome restaurant. We have been coming to Vail several times a year for 8 years and only visited El Segundo on this most recent visit, and boy are we mad we haven't come sooner. This is now our favorite spot in all of the mountains. The food is freaking DELICIOUS! They have some Asian fusion along with the Mexican staples and they nail every ingredient and combination on the menu. The Korean BBQ taco is amazing, the carnitas burrito is top notch, the fajitas are massive and delicious, and both bowls are unique and amazing. Every single thing that we ordered was simply massive portions, which in Vail is far from the norm. If you get the nachos make sure to have 3+ people because those things are huge. Everything on the menu is well worth the price. The service is really good with friendly and helpful staff. We came with our newborn and they bent over backwards to make sure we were set up so that we were comfortable. The ambiance was really cool too with a fun bar, great lighting and a perfect location on the creek. I cannot suggest this place enough and it will for sure be a staple of our eating whenever we're here.

Excellent food. Excellent margaritas. Great location in Vail. This is a great place!

We enjoyed this place! Margs, tacos, fajitas & queso are terrific! We will be back!

Honestly, I wanted to like this restaurant. The view is beautiful over the river. That being said, the service was terrible. I was eating with three people and two of them ordered one taco, and I ordered fajitas. They food runner brings the two tacos on the same plate, and the chicken fajitas were raw. We tell the waiter and he's like "oh they served both tacos on the same plate". Jokingly, my friend goes "I don't want to eat off her plate" . Then and only then does the waiter say want another plate? lol... really? They were so unapologetic. It was very clear they didn't care... the fajitas, came back cooked, and we got a second plate... but after how long? I honestly, would never recommend this place. I don't understand how you can mess up Mexican.

Great tasting authentic food with a reasonable price. We had the number 6 combo between the two of us and it was very good. Wish we would've gotten beans and rice but that might have been too much food!

I recently had the pleasure of dining at El Segundo with some friends, and I must say, the experience was nothing short of fantastic. From the moment we sat down, Scotty and Warren took care of us with flawless service and incredible attention to detail. Their bartending skills were top-notch, delivering perfectly crafted drinks/ margaritas that were not only visually stunning but packed with flavor. Scotty's recommendations were spot-on, and Warren's attentive yet laid-back demeanor made the evening feel effortless. They worked seamlessly together, making sure that everyone in our group was taken care of with precision and warmth. It's rare to find bartenders who balance efficiency with such great personality, but they nailed it. The food at El Segundo was equally impressive, complementing the atmosphere and stellar service. If you're looking for an unforgettable night out with friends, elevated by exceptional drinks and flawless hospitality, this is the spot. Kudos to Scotty and Warren for making our evening one to remember! Ps. We switched to a table and max served us. He was THE BEST EVER!!!

We had a great lunch and margaritas today. We tried six different types of tacos, and everything was very fresh and delicious. Great place to grab lunch with friends or family.

"definitely the best place in Vail" my family says. The service here is wonderful and attentive. The tacos were delicious and the all American burger was incredible. one of our family favorites was the Philly Cheese taco. the atmosphere was fun and inviting! The patio looks over the creek and is beautiful (despite the fact that it rained). my family and I came for lunch and will be back the same night for dinner!!

You must go here! We loved El Segundo and would go back again in a heartbeat! Our hotel made us a reservation here and we were so glad they did. The customer service was absolutely phenomenal. Our waiter was kind and extremely knowledgeable, even bringing us an extra side of avocado when our spicy tuna ceviche did not have as much as we would've liked. We ordered the chips and salsa with several refills. It was great and my warning is that the salsa is spicy. We got some virgin drinks- was very nice of the waiter to help us find things we could get. Lastly, we got the fajitas and a few of the tacos. We ordered a few tacos based on what our waiter said was most popular. We personally did not like the Korean BBQ taco but we loved the ahi, yardbird, and birria tacos.

Excellent food, but a bit pricey, good margaritas, great service from Kay H. And the ambiance is nice with an outside sitting view of the lake.

Awful service, our waitress only visited our table twice. And we waited for the check for so long. Food overall was ok but not the best.

Our family loves hitting El Segundo for apres ski! Staff is always so polite and accommodating! Our daughter loves all of the taco options and we love the tequila recommendations! Fun atmosphere!

Another amazing experience at El Segundo. This restaurant has become a staple for my 11-year old son and I during our winter and summer trips to Vail. The food is consistently great and the servers are wonderful with my son (even though the restaurant was completely slammed on our last visit during the Christmas/New Year's holiday). Thank you to the El Segundo team for becoming a part of our family holiday tradition.

I consistently choose the Camerones from the appetizer section as my main dish, and they never disappoint! The staff is always friendly and patient, and we typically dine in as a group of 6-8.

Had lunch at El Segundo during Vail Octoberfest. Lucked out and got a table on the patio, which was amazing on such a beautiful day! Margaritas were excellent and can't beat $4 Modello 16 oz cans. First off, the chips and salsa are a must! The salsa is homemade and so delicious. Just the right amount of spice and so flavorful. The tacos were quite good. After asking our server which ones he recommends, we settled on the Carnitas, Korean, and Carne Asada w/ truffle. The winner was the carnitas...very tender and flavorful followed by the Korean, which was a close second. The korean beef was so tender and juicy plus the chili sauce added a nice kick to it. We were not thrilled with the carne asada. The beef was tender, but I think the dish lost focus as the truffle and aioli didn't compliment the beef. We like the carnitas so much that we ordered another round!