Authentic Mexican flavor in Locust, NC

Savor sizzling fajitas, hand-crafted margaritas, fresh guacamole, and traditional Mexican recipes cooked fresh daily for your family.

Open Daily

11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Red Bridge Blvd

Locust, NC 28097

Top rated

Family & Dine-in friendly

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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.

Fresh ingredients

Chopped, spiced, and prepared daily in-house.

Family Atmosphere

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.