Sizzling Mexican grill dishes served fresh at El Vaquero in Santa Ana
EST. SANTA ANA · CALIFORNIA

Cooked To Perfection

Comida auténtica mexicana con recetas caseras - birria, tacos, and carne asada straight from the grill in the heart of Santa Ana.

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4.5 · 3,343 ratings

FROM OUR KITCHEN TO YOUR TABLE

Real Flavor, Real Fire

At El Vaquero Mexican Grill, every plate is built on home recipes and honest fire. From tender quesabirria and slow-cooked carnitas to carne asada straight off the grill, we cook it fresh and cook it right. Choose your ingredients by the pound or grab a taco combo - either way, you get bold, soulful Mexican food made the way Santa Ana loves it.

Quesabirria tacos topped with onions and cilantro served with dipping broth

HANDCRAFTED · MADE FRESH

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Order by the pound cooked meats plated fresh

Ordenes por Libra Carnes Cocinadas / Order by The Pound

You choose ingredients. We will cook it to perfection.

Three quesabirria tacos with a side of consomé

3 Quesabirria Tacos with Consome

Tender, shredded beef in three corn tortillas, topped with onions and cilantro, served with a rich, savory dipping broth.

Four taco combo served with a 16oz agua fresca

4 Tacos Combo w/16oz Agua Fresca

Soft corn tortillas with a choice of asada, al pastor, carnitas, cabeza, pollo, birria de rez, or chorizo, garnished with onions, cilantro, and lime.

Chilaquiles plate with green sauce enchiladas, rice and beans

Platillo Chilaquiles

Three green sauce enchiladas filled with shredded chicken, topped with sour cream and cheese, served with a side of Mexican rice and refried beans.

Burrito mojado smothered in sauce and cheese

Burrito Mojado

A hearty wet burrito smothered in savory sauce and melted cheese, made fresh to order.

Carne asada plate with two sides

Platillo de Carne Asada con 2 Sides

Authentic Mexican food made with home recipes. You choose ingredients. We will cook it to perfection.

4.5 STARS · 3,343 RATINGS

What Santa Ana Is Saying

Cocktail de comedones Torta combo w/16oz Agua Fresca and cappuccino. The Torta I ordered was beef it was actually the best one yet I’ve had and I order a lot. Was loaded with meat for protein. Tasted fresh. The cocktail was a delicious as well especially the juice of de comedones. Cappuccino was nice and warm. I would definitely order these items again.

Adan G

If I can rate this place higher I would! I was craving some comfort food and Caldo de Rez really hit the spot! Not too salty and not greasy but filling. 1st time trying cabeza Tacos, and PERFECTION - The meat is so tender it melts in your mouth.

Linda Z

Everything we ordered was excellent. We shared Nachos Supreme with Meat with carnitas. So tender and flavorful. I got Platillo de 4 Enchilades Verdes which have chicken inside. Delicious. My mom got Hard Taco x2. She said they were excellent. We will for sure be ordering from here again. Oh, by the way, neither of us are light eaters, but we had enough nachos and enchiladas left for a late night snack (if not another meal).

Zebulan N

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Questions & Answers

What meals do you serve?

El Vaquero Mexican Grill serves authentic Mexican cuisine perfect for casual dining, family meals, and satisfying cravings. Our menu features flavorful options like 3 Quesabirria Tacos with Consomé, tender shredded beef in corn tortillas served with rich dipping broth. Enjoy our 4 Tacos Combo with Agua Fresca, offering asada, al pastor, carnitas, and more. We also serve Platillo Chilaquiles with green sauce enchiladas, rice, and beans, plus hearty Burritos Mojados and custom Ordenes por Libra cooked to perfection.

Do you offer delivery or takeout?

Yes, we offer both delivery and pickup. Order conveniently online or by phone.

Where are you located?

El Vaquero Mexican Grill is located at 1959 S Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92707.

What areas do you serve?

We proudly serve Santa Ana and surrounding areas including Tustin, Orange, Garden Grove, Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, Westminster, Irvine, Santa Ana Heights, and Midway City, CA.

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1959 South Main Street
Santa Ana, CA 92707
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1959 South Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 429-0110
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