Vaquero’s Mexican Cantina & Grill

I can’t believe this place isn’t on here yet. I have frequented this little gem since it opened for lunch and dinner and am pretty confident at this point that it’s a winner.
As far as the food goes, Vaquero’s is on par with your standard Cobb County Mexican fare: you could probably go to any of the spots nearby and get similar types of dishes, but I find anything involving fresh produce to be superior at Vaquero’s– especially their well-​marinated veggie fajitas. Their salsa is very good, and more often than not I have gotten one dish per person at my table at lunch and dinner. There is a bit more variety on their menu for the same price and none of the bogus wait times during peak dining hours you’ll see at a lot of other establishments in the area. Vaquero’s offers an impressive and competitively priced lunch buffet every day that has yet to disappoint me. It’s really an incredible value (make sure you ask for your cheese dip!). Their service is good to exceptional across the board, but I have to give a shout out to Vanessa: I’ve had the pleasure of sitting at her table multiple times and she doesn’t miss a beat.
But let’s get down to real talk here. The food is great, but is secondary to the most incredible margaritas I have ever had. I am a lady who can hold her liquor pretty well and was raised in a family that includes some pretty serious adult beverage enthusiasts. We all find these to be the most deliciously dangerous drinks we’ve EVER had. I have never gotten as much bang for my buck as I’ve had at this place with their Texas Margarita; anywhere else might as well be Lemon Lime Kool-​Aid. These always taste fresh, aren’t overly sweet, and a 24oz will start melting my face beautifully about a quarter of the way in. They have great drink specials daily but even their regular prices are reasonable.
Vaquero’s really needs a lot more love than it gets. If you are out in West Marietta on a Friday or Saturday night stop in for amazing drinks, great food and little to no wait.