El vado#2 Mexican restaurant

Came on Friday 11/29 for an early dinner after doing some morning shopping. Seated promptly and immediately had chips/salsa brought out. Establishment is super clean, staff is very friendly and servings are excellent. Had the best Michelada I’ve had since coming back from Mexico for vacation here. Wife had the Camarones (Shrimp) a La Diabla (super hot) with the shells removed. She loved it. If I lived closer - I would hit this up with frequency. Talked to the owner (Edgar) and he said they plan to have a bar area up front in the future so hopefully I can watch a game here as well. Give El Vado a try if you live close by - you won’t be disappointed.

This is my first google review because this place much deserved it! The service and food were fantastic. We started with free chips and salsa at the table. And we were so super excited when we saw that this place has the awesome green sauce!! We ordered an empanada as a starter and it was the biggest, most best presented empanada we have ever had. We also got the shrimp tacos, pastor tacos and carnitas tacos. All were generously filled and fantastic tasting.. it’s hard to pick a favorite. We also had the house margaritas that were good too. Definitely will recommend and definitely will be back.

Thanks to all the prior reviews we had to go check this out. So close to where we love and did not disappoint! Let's be real located in a strip mall, for what it is decor is really nice, furniture unique and interesting, all barrel themed and authentic looking. Service was on the dot. We had Catherine and she was awesome. Gave us suggestions, pushed our boundaries a bit in a good way , having us sample some unique things we might not have tried You get a complimentary chips and salsa with added sauces in serving bottles.i ordered a mango margarita with Mezcal, on the rocks. Was yumm. We tried the mix seafood ceviche. Was filled with octopus. For those that like octopus this is a treat. For main course my husband had 3 tacos, 1 chicken, chorizo and a steak. He like the chorizo best and said the chicken was moist and flavorful coming in second. I got talked into the seafood molcaljete which was spicy, filling and amazing! If you have been to a seafood boil, this is way better with more seafood varieties , generous portion of crab meat. It was excellent! Since this was our first time there , the manager brought out a complimentary guac and chips for us to sample. We enjoyed it very much. Nice touch, and thank you! I took a star away for the atmosphere, by the time we were getting to the end of our meal the place was filling up with patrons, but also heavy smoke from the kitchen. New patrons walking in immediately looked around at the smoke surrounding them. An improved ventilation system might help, I would hate for a smoke alarm to go off or something worse happen mid meal. We will definitely be back inspite of the smoke. It did not bother us much since we got there early and it was still empty. Might do that again. Bottom line, check this place out. You won't regret it

Amazing food, family member told us about how the restaurants came to life and it’s a very great story. Love family businesses and this is a must visit. Rosie was our waitress and she was awesome! Very tentative, friendly, and overall great experience.

Great authentic Mexican food. The Paloma I had to drink was divine. The food servings are HUGE! The place is very clean. Lots of different options on the menu. Can’t wait to visit again!

We’ve been wanting to try this place since they opened a while back and finally got take out last night. Ordered via DoorDash for pick up. We were welcomed as soon as we walked and waited for a few minutes for the food (arrived early). The restaurant is nice and spacious and decorated tastefully. The food was so fresh and good. Everyone enjoyed their meal. We got 2 taco dinners and a burrito dinner. Also got guac and chips. The size of the guacamole was great compared to some other restaurants. The chips were not my favorite , but not bad. Overall, it was a great experience and will be back to try some other dishes.

El Vado #2 is in a very unassuming location in a strip mall, but outdoor curb appeal doesn't matter when the food and service are amazing! As soon as you step in the door you are greeted by friendly staff. The interior features sturdy barrel-themed furniture with custom stitching. I have been there twice so far and all the staff have been incredibly welcoming, helpful, and kind. In fact, Catherine was our server both times and she remembered me the second time even though I was with a different friend. The chips and salsa are really tasty and the chips are nice and sturdy, perfect for scooping guacamole, without being heavy. Between the two visits my friends and I had the guacamole, shrimp fajita, steak fajita, and chicken enchilada, plus margaritas. We all greatly enjoyed our meals. The food is delicious and clearly made with care and not rushed, the sauces are flavorful, and the tortillas hand made. My favorite thus far is the steak fajita, which is the Friday special. I look forward to exploring more of the menu. Definitely check this place out - it will become one of your local favorites!

I decided to give a try at this new business in town! Joshua was super welcoming and got us chips and salsa to start off right away. And I had asked for an adjustment from the menu item, and he gladly did it and even gave a beautiful avocado rose. It was so beautiful to look at, which I happily enjoyed! Presentation, flavor everything was great! Their spicy sauces were amazing! I was a huge fan of the previous establishment "La Parroquia" and was eager to see how this new restaurant will be... definitely satisfied!! They have changed the furniture and decor to suit their brand and looks nice!