La Vaquera is such a gem! The atmosphere and ambience were fresh, vibrant, and absolutely beautiful, a perfect setting for a relaxing meal or a fun night out. I loved the overall vibe; it felt welcoming and lively without being overwhelming. The food was exceptional, and the craft cocktails were just as impressive, creative, balanced, and delicious. I’m already looking forward to heading back soon. Highly recommend!
Tyler S
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April 13, 2025
I’ll start out with the food is good. Nothing that will knock you socks off but it’s right for a friends brunch or laid back lunch. I think the reason for the low rating is the pace of service.
It just seems like the kitchen isn’t completely on it and we were there on a busy Sunday and the server acknowledged they were slow. Overall the vibe is nice and there will be tons of kids and families enjoying the day so beware. I’m just not sure if I’ll be back in the future with all the other options there. Just sayin…
Shelly Young
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March 03, 2025
We dined here on a busy Saturday...and we were thankful a table was available. Most other places had a very long waiting time. The service was very good. Friendly, and helpful. The food was average. Not bad, but nothing too exceptional. The prices are rather high, especially for what you receive. Sandwiches came with lettuce (aka a salad) My sandwich, Lions Mane, was mostly all bun. My son had the BBQ sand, and said it was really good. If you order a coke, it's a very small coke in a bottle for $5. The atmosphere is nice, with a lovely outdoor area.
Denise Anguiano
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August 04, 2025
This was our first time dining here, and unfortunately, it didn’t leave a great impression. While the food itself was actually delicious in terms of flavor, it was served cold, which took away from the experience significantly.
When we brought this up to our server—who was very polite and understanding—they acknowledged the issue and involved the manager. However, instead of making things right, the manager came to our table and seemed more focused on deflecting blame on the chef that came to talk to is for 3 min rather than offering a real solution.
Rather than offering a reasonable compensation like a discount—especially considering we ordered a $60 steak and three sides—they offered us two drinks, which didn’t come close to making up for the disappointment.
For a first visit, this was definitely not the kind of service or resolution we expected. Sadly, we won’t be returning.
Edit: presentation was very mediocre.
Jaclyn Gannon
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April 18, 2026
This was our first time here and I’m leaving a review in the car on the way home, I was that impressed. I cannot believe we’ve not been here before! Great service, friendly team that seems so happy to be there. We got the cornbread (a must), green goddess beet salad (10/10), and filet (cooked perfectly, with chimmichuri and ranchera butter) we sat outside. A great ambiance. A truly beautiful evening and meal. Will definitely be coming back for the pizza with our kids.
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La Vaquera is such a gem! The atmosphere and ambience were fresh, vibrant, and absolutely beautiful, a perfect setting for a relaxing meal or a fun night out. I loved the overall vibe; it felt welcoming and lively without being overwhelming. The food was exceptional, and the craft cocktails were just as impressive, creative, balanced, and delicious. I’m already looking forward to heading back soon. Highly recommend!
I’ll start out with the food is good. Nothing that will knock you socks off but it’s right for a friends brunch or laid back lunch. I think the reason for the low rating is the pace of service. It just seems like the kitchen isn’t completely on it and we were there on a busy Sunday and the server acknowledged they were slow. Overall the vibe is nice and there will be tons of kids and families enjoying the day so beware. I’m just not sure if I’ll be back in the future with all the other options there. Just sayin…
We dined here on a busy Saturday...and we were thankful a table was available. Most other places had a very long waiting time. The service was very good. Friendly, and helpful. The food was average. Not bad, but nothing too exceptional. The prices are rather high, especially for what you receive. Sandwiches came with lettuce (aka a salad) My sandwich, Lions Mane, was mostly all bun. My son had the BBQ sand, and said it was really good. If you order a coke, it's a very small coke in a bottle for $5. The atmosphere is nice, with a lovely outdoor area.
This was our first time dining here, and unfortunately, it didn’t leave a great impression. While the food itself was actually delicious in terms of flavor, it was served cold, which took away from the experience significantly. When we brought this up to our server—who was very polite and understanding—they acknowledged the issue and involved the manager. However, instead of making things right, the manager came to our table and seemed more focused on deflecting blame on the chef that came to talk to is for 3 min rather than offering a real solution. Rather than offering a reasonable compensation like a discount—especially considering we ordered a $60 steak and three sides—they offered us two drinks, which didn’t come close to making up for the disappointment. For a first visit, this was definitely not the kind of service or resolution we expected. Sadly, we won’t be returning. Edit: presentation was very mediocre.
This was our first time here and I’m leaving a review in the car on the way home, I was that impressed. I cannot believe we’ve not been here before! Great service, friendly team that seems so happy to be there. We got the cornbread (a must), green goddess beet salad (10/10), and filet (cooked perfectly, with chimmichuri and ranchera butter) we sat outside. A great ambiance. A truly beautiful evening and meal. Will definitely be coming back for the pizza with our kids.