Vaquero Taquero serves up mouthwatering South Texas-style tacos and vibrant drinks in a laid-back Downtown Austin vibe, perfect for breakfast, lunch, or late-night cravings.
"Vaquero Taquero is only open three nights a week, but the Downtown location’s proximity to Dirty Sixth Street means they clearly have a target audience. The marinated pork is cut on the thicker end—get ready for very juicy meat—and finished on a flat top for crispy edges that pair nicely with a heavy dose of pineapple. Get them with a layer of griddled cheese for the full experience. There’s also a second location near UT open throughout the week in case you need a Tuesday afternoon al pastor fix. " - nicolai mccrary
"Some places make great breakfast tacos. Others, late-night tacos. It’s rare that a place does both so well, which is why we keep finding ourselves back at Vaquero Taquero. Kick off your morning tour of Downtown with a bacon, egg, and griddled cheese taco, then come back later and end your day right where you started, this time with some al pastor off the trompo. There’s also a second location near UT Austin where you can get the same great tacos in a slightly more chill environment away from Downtown traffic. " - nicolai mccrary
"Some places make great breakfast tacos. Others, late-night tacos. It’s rare that a place does both so well, which is why we keep finding ourselves back at Vaquero Taquero. Kick off your morning with a bacon, egg, and griddled cheese taco, or end your night right where you started. Unlike their original location near campus, this one is open late and has a full bar, so you can get some margaritas to go with your late night al pastor off the trompo. " - nicolai mccrary
"Offering $10 specials of two tacos and a beer during the Hot Summer Nights festival." - Nadia Chaudhury
"The New York Times digs into queso fundido and talked to Miguel Cobos, the co-owner of Austin Mexican restaurant Vaquero Taquero about the dish." - Nadia Chaudhury
