Authentic Mexican flavor in Locust, NC
Savor sizzling fajitas, hand-crafted margaritas, fresh guacamole, and traditional Mexican recipes cooked fresh daily for your family.
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Welcome to el vaquero
Crafting Memories Through Traditional Mexican Hospitality
Located in the heart of Locust, North Carolina, El Vaquero Mexican Grill brings the vibrant, rich flavors of Mexico directly to your table. From sizzling molcajetes to house-made salsas, every meal is prepared using authentic recipes, fresh produce, and premium meats.
Chopped, spiced, and prepared daily in-house.
Warm service that makes you feel right at home.
Handcrafted delicacies
Chef signature specials
Try our most popular house favorites, made fresh with authentic Mexican spices.
Fajitas texanas
$17.99
Tender steak, grilled chicken, and juicy shrimp cooked with bell peppers, onions, served with rice, beans & warm tortillas.

Molcajete Vaquero
$21.99
Volcanic stone bowl packed with grilled steak, chicken, chorizo, nopales, queso fresco, and signature ranchero sauce.

Fajitas texanas
$17.99
Tender steak, grilled chicken, and juicy shrimp cooked with bell peppers, onions, served with rice, beans & warm tortillas.

Molcajete Vaquero
$21.99
Volcanic stone bowl packed with grilled steak, chicken, chorizo, nopales, queso fresco, and signature ranchero sauce.

