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Meet the Chef
Chef Angelic Lokeni has sharpened his knives in many kitchens over the years with his most recent tenure in the Head roll at James Streets Bucci for 3 years. He took the rains from Damon Porter in early 2020 and Angelic has taken Vaquero to the next level with his calm and meticulous approach to doing it the right way.Restaurant menu
- Smoked Pork Collar, Apricots & Mountain Bread (GFO, DF)
- $32
- Wood Fired Lamb Rump, Romesco, Golden Raisins & Onions (GF, DF)
- $36
- Gnocchi Parisienne, Dutch Carrots & Tuscan Cabbage (V)
- $28
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What diners said about this restaurant:
Silvana B. • 14 reviews
29 July 2023
9.5/10Service was prompt and professional. I particularly liked that the waitress asked us if we’d like our mains prepared after entree or if we’d like a break. The food was delicious and the servings were generous. Well worth a return visit.
Denise M. • 1 review
29 July 2023
10/10Great service & food
Irene Y. • 110 reviews
26 July 2023
10/10Lovely restaurant, perfect for a special romantic occasion. Had the lamb which had a beautiful smoky flavour and the labneh matched perfectly too. The cheese chorizo croquettes were delicious. They had a huge drinks menu. At 5pm I was the only one so meal was served in 5 minutes. Great service. Quite small serves so I could easily eat a few entrees and a main.
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Yohan W. • 2 reviews
25 May 2023
10/10Very cosy and comfortable, excellent bar and great selection of wines. Food was absolutely delicious. Service was warm and friendly. Will definitely be back.
Astrid M. • 3 reviews
15 March 2023
10/10Lovely evening. We opted for the set menu with wine pairing. Absolutely stunning dishes, in a great atmosphere, with excellent service.
Dean L. • 8 reviews
24 September 2022
10/10Great food. Great service. Loved the ambience
Stuart B. • 4 reviews
23 June 2022
10/10As well as the food being amazing, the waitress we had was truly outstanding. Had the gluten free option with the banquet and was very impressed with quality and amount of food. Thank you very much and we will be back!
Arthur R. • 1 review
17 February 2022
9.5/10Great service, nice atmosphere and comfortable seating. Had the gnocchi which was splendid, the waitress couldn’t have been nicer and friendlier and contributed to a good night. Highly recommend.
Cathy J. • 3 reviews
15 January 2022
10/10One of Brisbane’s best restaurants. We had the waygu steak share plate and it was cooked perfectly and tasted amazing. Lovely staff and great atmosphere.
Selena T. • 2 reviews
18 December 2021
10/10When I arrived they couldn’t find my booking through The Fork but assured me that they would sort something (and they did) even though the restaurant was clearly full. I would highly recommend Vaquero but I would suggest to book through the restaurant.
Elana W. • 82 reviews
27 November 2021
10/10Thoroughly enjoyed our lunch at Vaquero. We chose the banquet for our Saturday lunch and it was delectable and delightful. Wait staff were excellent. Have been there previously and will continue to dine there.
Brett J. • 15 reviews
9 June 2021
10/10Always love exploring the different taste bombs to experience with each of their meals!!!!
Brett J. • 15 reviews
5 May 2021
10/10LOVE the food and the service!!!.....my only critique.....more lighting is needed!!
Kate I. • 1 review
23 September 2020
9/10Shane and the crew always offer exceptional service!. Great to see the restaurant with such a positive vibe (with Covid safe measures) . We opted for the banquet and it was perfect for Midweek date night. This is our favourite restaurant and it never disappoints!
Lorana S. • 17 reviews
5 September 2020
8.5/10Lovely food and stunning space. Training new staff on a Saturday evening was weird. Had a lot of service staff but water glasses and decantered wine needed prompting to be refilled.
Michelle M. • 1 review
7 March 2020
10/10A great find! Five star service and the food is superb. Amazing selection of meat dishes as the dry age and cure their own meats. Not for vegans/ vegetarians... A carnivores paradise
Kai K. • 3 reviews
29 February 2020
9/10Great atmosphere with amazing food and excellent cocktails. Will definitely be back. Such a great little find on the northside of Brisbane...!
Trish M. • 7 reviews
29 February 2020
8/10Food was tasty and interesting. Meat tacos were yum but small. Spicy potato was delish. I found the main meal selections a little basic so we had several entree/tapas plates. Great atmosphere and decor. Nice chilled evening. Would recommend.
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15 February 2020
10/10Drove down from the Sunny coast on Sat night for dinner with my wife to cellerbrate our wedding anniversary. Glad we made the trip.Friendly staff that care about your dining experience and delicious food served made it a very enjoyable night. Thoroughly reccomend a night out here as its hard to fault. Looking forward to coming back with some friends soon.
Anne G. • 7 reviews
24 January 2020
9/10The food was good but portions were quite small for the price that we paid. Service was excellent and the restaurant had a lovely ambience. Would I go back? Not really as I prefer a more hearty meal.
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Opening timeOpen today
How to get to the restaurant
344 Sandgate Road, 4010, Albion (QLD), Australia
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About the restaurant
‘From farm to plate'
‘Vaquero' in Spanish translates to the horseback mounted cattle herder. In the 1500s, the Spanish brought the vaquero to Mexico. This influenced the cuisine, which brought the importance of livestock to their dishes. In Albion is Vaquero Dining, a place for relaxation and good food. The menu is made to be shared between friends and family. They pride themselves on the ‘farm to plate' ethic, where the best ingredients are sourced. And they are only sourced through farmers that utilise sustainable, organic and socially conscious methods. Vaquero Dining exudes sophistication and elegance in every dish.
Best dish: Beef Of The Day, Wagyu Ham, Salt Baked Celeriac, Black Garlic Porcini Salt (GF).
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