Los Vaqueros Mexican Restaurant

Highlands, NC · Mexican restaurant

Rating
4.7/5
★★★★★ 4.7
Reviews
20
Rank in Highlands
#4
of 35 restaurants
City Percentile
82%
rating percentile
Address
Los Vaqueros Mexican Restaurant, 30 Dillard Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
Phone
(828) 482-7040
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM Sat

Los Vaqueros Mexican Restaurant is a restaurant located in Highlands, NC. It is one of 35 restaurants listed in Highlands. Its 4.7-star rating is above the Highlands city average of 4.4 stars. It ranks #4 among Highlands restaurants by combined rating and review volume. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Friday11 AM–9 PM
Saturday11 AM–9 PM
Sunday12 PM–8 PM
Monday11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday11 AM–9 PM
Thursday11 AM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 james blake · Feb 2026

Los Vaqueros Mexican Restaurant is the kind of place that delivers exactly what you hope for when you sit down for Mexican food: fresh flavors, generous portions, and a welcoming atmosphere. From the moment we arrived, the restaurant stood out for how clean and well kept everything was, from the dining area to the table settings. It immediately set a good tone for the meal. The service was excellent. Dora took care of us, and she struck the right balance between being attentive and giving us space to enjoy our meal. She was friendly, quick to respond, and always had a genuine smile, which made the experience feel relaxed and comfortable rather than rushed. The food itself was outstanding. The chips were fresh and crisp, and the salsa had a bright, fresh flavor that made it hard to stop s

★★★★★ 5.0 Lauren Roman · Mar 2026

I don’t know how fresh the food was, but DANG it was good. I got the chicken tacos, rice, and cheese dip. They all were insane. I don’t know what the marinated the chicken in but it was perfectly salty and tender. I’m also pregnant so maybe it tasted better than it was but I think this was one of the best Mexican restaurants I’ve had. The fountain coke was also insane. It has a lot of syrup. It tastes like McDonald’s. If you want to blow calories and leave full definitely come here. I am giving the atmosphere 3/5 because it is small and it was kinda dirty but the food was so good I don’t even care!

★★★★★ 5.0 Jaime Miller · Mar 2026

This is the best Mexican in town! The food is consistently delicious, the service is fast and inclusive and the price is perfect! If you are looking for an authentic affordable lunch or dinner stop in and let them know Jaime sent you!

★★★★★ 5.0 Jessica Carter · Oct 2025

Love this place! Great food and service. Servers are all very nice, and the food comes out very quickly. Usually not much of a wait time, but if there is, it is normally only about 15-20 minutes max. Portions are decently sized, and the overall quality of the food is good. It is always fresh, and I have had multiple different things from there. My favorite is the Los Vaqueros Tacos, but many others love their enchiladas. It is a go-to for my family and I, and anytime we are all together, we always go here to grab a bite. The atmosphere is welcoming, and while it is a bit cramped in there, you can still have conversations with people without it being too overwhelming and loud. Food is also fairly priced, especially in relation to other restaurants in Highlands. Overall, a personal favorite

★★★★★ 5.0 Robert Greene · Feb 2026

My wife and I had dinner here tonight and it was absolutely delicious. Everything tastes authentic and the service was very quick and the prices were very very reasonable. Will definitely be coming back here the next time we are in Highlands. Highly recommend.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Outdoor Seating ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Delivery ✓ Fast Service ✓ Great Beer Selection ✓ Great Cocktails ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Alcohol

Services

Mexican restaurant

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