El Vaquero in Barnet

Can I just say iris is the most loveliest and nicest staff in this restaurant, she accommodated my table with great professionalism and bought a smile to everyone’s face, she’s a great asset to this restaurant and deserves all the praise

Great food and overall fair prices.

I have been dining at El Vaquero for years, back when they had a restaurant next to equestrian stables (cue jokes about the meat being served). What has remained constant is high quality meats, absolutely delicious recipes, fresh salads, a wide choice no matter what you want to eat and above all fantastic service. When you visit El Vaquero, you feel less like a customer and more like family. If you've never been, go. And if you already know all this, you'll be back again soon.

A great evening at El Vaquero Mill Hill for my nephew's 13th birthday. The food is always excellent (a meat eater's paradise) but what makes this restaurant extra special is the staff. They are all so friendly and helpful and knowledgeable and fun, they give the restaurant a lovely atmosphere - lively and chilled at the same time. Thank you all - we had a fantastic evening!

Always a treat, the food is wonderful and the service is excellent. One of our party was coeliac and there was plenty for her to eat.

So I came here to celebrate my husbands birthday. We normally used to go to the whetstone branch but stopped going after the service we received from there was quite bad. My husband dreaded it everytime it used to be whetstone but today he was happy that we spent 2 hours here. We was treated with respect and good hospitality from all members of staff. We was told the marshmallow here is gelatine and I’m glad we was told as we are Muslims and only eat halal. We normally used to get served marshmallow in the whetstone branch not knowing this information and they very well knew we only eat halal strictly. I feel like the whetstone branch didn’t care. We tried all the cuts from the Mill Hill one and they came at a good pace. The lovely shimi even arranged a little cake for my husband as he doesn’t like a fuss and it was very heartwarming to receive that service without asking for it. Alma was the lovely female who took our order and made sure we was happy with everything and asked if we had any preferences to any meat and had that arranged for us. The cinnamon pineapple is so much better in the Mill Hill one because it’s got cinnamon on it and not half grilled and tasteless like the whetstone one. I’m doing a lot of comparing to both branches because there is a massive big difference with everything from hospitality to the meat selection and the flavouring of the food. I would definitely recommend the Mill Hill branch over the whetstone one. I feel as if the whetstone branch can’t cope with the demand of the customers and get easily frustrated. Mill Hill branch thank you so much and will see you guys soon . Thank you

Absolutely excellent, the food kept on coming and extremely tasty. I have never been to a restaurant where the staff have been so polite and nothing to much trouble. Fixed price about £38 but still believe great value considering how many times they kept bringing the food.

Very lively location, food was absolutely delicious, have been twice so far need to go again. I have recommended this location to many people who love meat, the steak was perfectly cooked, chicken wings were tasty. Parking is about a 5 minute walk, very nice location.

A real feast for meat lovers! It was my second visit with a friend and we have been absolutely delighted with the quality of food and of course the service. The salad bar is stocked with a variety of veg and toppers to choose from, all the grilled meats were super tasty and cooked to perfection 👍🏻 We had a few Margaritas which were also amazing. It’s too much food for the girls to handle so we were quite full really quickly 😀 The whole atmosphere is very nice and chilled, you get a lot of attention from the staff throughout the evening, and the owner himself came to our table with a few complimentary shots to finish off our dinner. Very happy with the experience and will definitely be visiting again soon!

We love this place, we go as often as we can. My son seems to be there every other week! Salad bar is sooo nice but you have to be mindful not to fill up too much else you won't leave enough room for the delicious variety of meats. Then, you finish off with the pineapple (aids digestion!) and to top it all off a toasted marshmallow! You can't go wrong!

Really well presented food which was so tasty. Staff were very nice too many thanks

Honestly , I do not understand the fascination with this place - I guess some people have more money than sense ! Ridiculously over-priced and the quality is questionable . I guess the salad bar is pretty decent but that’s the only positive I can think of.

From beginning till the end everything was perfect. Food was super tasty. Grilled meets were brought continuously,until we couldn’t eat any more. Atmosphere was really nice. We had nice chats with the owner himself and couple of waiters too. Really nice and welcoming people. We were serviced by Yaara, she was excellent. Definitely coming back again and l already can’t wait. 10/10 Thank you very much 🫡 Oh, l was spoiled with unexpected birthday desert too 😁

Best El Vaquero I've been to. Very hospitalable and a couple freebies given out too. Will DEFINITELY be going back!

We loved our visit to El Vaquero! It's an all you can eat restaurant, so for a fixed time, you can eat your fill of all the amazing roasted meats that come round.. We saw steak, lamb, and chicken done multiple ways, plus a few different sausages. There is also a salad bar with a good variety of options - but it's best not to fill up too much so that you can eat lots of the great meats. Watch out too for the brisket - this comes out at a set time - 8pm when we were there - so save some room for that!

A big thank you to the team. The food was absolutely perfect. No words but 10/10 also their chicken was great which I was expecting on my birthday yesterday but so far, soo good. But I was kind of surprised of how their food is. Like BBQ, Ribs, Steak, Chicken & all that stuff. But therefore I will say 5 stars too everything. Many thanks Andre

Brilliant all you can eat meat restaurant! fantastic steaks, chicken and even the salads are top quality, especially love the plantain and aubergine. Staff were incredibly attentive.

El Vaquero Mill Hill es uno de mis lugares favoritos para comer! Recientemente tuvimos una cena de cumpleaños aquí y fue absolutamente brillante. La comida “todo lo que puedas comer” era deliciosa y de alta calidad - a los consumidores de carne les encantaba el pollo con pimentón y el bistec más - me encantaron las patatas fritas ilimitadas (son muy buenas) y el salmón. ¡A todos nos encanta la barra de ensaladas y el postre de piña y malvavisco también! Si vienes para una celebración de cumpleaños, hacen que la persona de cumpleaños se sienta realmente especial, ¡lo que es un bono divertido! Todo el personal es muy amable y acogedor y el servicio es fantástico! ¡Muy recomendable!

I’d give more stars if I could!! ⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ One of my favourite place in the world!! And it’s not just because of the food, - of course the food is amazing - but the customer service is the best I’ve seen in my life! They pay attention to every little details. When my napkin was used, one of the lovely waitress came and without a word she took my dirty one and gave me a fresh new one. They ask you what you’d prefer and they serve you only that and make sure you are satisfied. The food, the drinks, the music is ALL 5 stars!!! 🤩 I’ve been in the other one at Finchley and needless to say… unfortunately, it’s not the same 🙁 You guys are smashing it!!! Keep doing what you doing!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🍾

Must come, for meat lovers, amazing stuff, definitely back 😉

Fantastic place, fantastic service, fantastic food!I I visited twice in one week, lol

Top food, top service will be back soon!

Our waitress, Alex, provided outstanding service throughout the evening. She was attentive, knowledgeable, and ensured our dining experience was seamless. Her friendly demeanor and prompt attention to our needs truly enhanced our visit. I highly recommend El Vaquero Mill Hill for anyone seeking a memorable dining experience with excellent service. Be sure to ask for Alex when you visit!

What an incredible place. All you can eat Argentinian meat, car ed at your table. With amazing salads and other sides. Finished with grilled pineapple and toasted marshmallow The service was exceptional, no waiting for food and requests for more of specific meats that you like. Absolutely worth the price of £40 per head. We will be going back again.

Amazing. Will be revisiting soon.

It's the best restaurant in the world because I love meat and the meat is good. This better than all the pubs. I love the Argentinian steak. The dessert is cracking! The marshmallows are so good. It's really yummy. No restaurant can beat kt. From Ari (8) and Eli (5).

A big thank you to Amy and all the team at El Vaquero. Everything was perfect from the salads to the veritable cornicopia of meats to choose from. Everything tasted amazing and it was impossible to pick a favourite. The "icing on the cake" was the complimentary frozen mojito shots and awesome toasted marshmallows and delicious roasted pineapple with cinnamon and honey.

Guys, absolutely amazing. I went there with my friend which lives in London 4 years. I came to visit London first time. And since me and him are both meat lovers 🍀, he told me “man we have to go there !!”. Well, it turned out he was absolutely right. Amazing quality of meat, great service, staff super polite. And at the end the owner offered us also a liquor. To enjoy last 20 minutes in the restaurant, before going home. So please, even if you stop in London for few days, considers seriously to plan to go there. You’ll not regret it 🥰, trust me !

Excellent restaurant, amazing food quality, even better service and a lovely atmosphere for families, dates or simply with friends. We ate so much in such an affordable price and the taste was just out of this world. Highly recommended and I will go back for sure!

Went there with my boyfriend tonight. Food was amazing and staff were really good. Like the way the manager was there making sure everything was to perfection...which it was. Will definitely go back!!!

The staff made the night. Food was incredible. Special shout out to Lyri, Sam and Yaara. We will be back soon!

Good Music, Great Service and a wide selection of endless food. Is there anything else you could want?

Excellent food and staff! The owner is very friendly and checking out on the customers and the waiters are very sensible! Favourite place in Mill Hill! Come try it out if you haven’t yet!

Food was nice and service great however, my group felt very rushed through our dinner and subsequently off our table at the end.

The service by Felix, Liria & Harry is AMAZING & the food is top tier 🤌🏼😍 i will come back 10 times again. I recommend.

Couldn’t ask for better!… Great food!Awesome staff! Exceeded expectations!

Oooo God You are amazing guys, your service is one of the best in London, your girls and boys are amazing, their communication with customers is perfect ❤️❤️❤️ delicious food.. 💯💯💯💯 Recommended

Amazing atmosphere and service , really cool concept , been our first time but definitely not last time , such a hidden diamond , we also had great cocktails .

Great food , the meat is delicious, and the stuff is super nice and welcoming , highly recommend

Very friendly and helpful staff Very welcoming Polite , food quality in top

Went there for special occasion and enjoyed it alot

If you want to go out in NW London, El Vaquero offers the perfect combination of great food, service with a real smile and a fantastic atmosphere for the whole family!! This was our fourth time and it only gets better each time!!

What a wonderful evening for my sons Birthday at El Vaquero Mill Hill this evening and also for our previous visit on 19th September for my birthday. A huge thank you to the team Iris Leo Costa Kaya George Jobe Nir Rin Sam Amy Sofia Yaara and of course the main man Shimi! The staff here look after you in such a way that you remember them all by name! Thank you all for 2 wonderful evenings where we enjoyed ourselves so much 😀 The food is amazing and your plate is never empty the attention to detail from thos team of young polite hosts is always what makes us come back! would highly recommend this place for group bookings and birthday parties. Watch out for the sangria one glass is enough to get you dancing in the street! Thank you all such for all your hard work you are an absolute credit to your boss 🙌 👏 ❤️

Great service and even better food selection, thanks team especially Sam very friendly and welcoming!

Lovely food and service! Great energy!! Isabella was lovely 🤍🤍🤍

I attended with my family and we got the £35 all you can eat buffet. The garlic and paprika chicken and Cajun steak were amongst me favourite. The staff were super friendly and attentive and are a key reason why I would return!

The meats were as usual excellent. Unfortunately, sittings are rushed and the staff hover over you so that you feel uncomfortable to enjoy your visit. One of our party doesn't eat meat and the choice apart from salad was cold pasta. Expensive now at £60 per person inc service without drinks.

Not worth a penny. Most of the meast is very low grade. We were a table of 7 and 6 of us couldn't leave the toilet for 3 days.

A feast for the eyes and the stomach! I don't think I have ever experienced a friendlier service at any UK restaurant. You can really tell the team are happy and are providing a genuine and sincere service to everybody. But the food!!!! "All you can eat" is only worth it when there is something good to eat, and oh boy does this place make you wish you could ear more! The meat, the salads... DELICIOUS! Do yourself a favour and get yourself there asaptually!

Been visiting for years. Always fresh food, served until you are stuffed. The servers are super helpful and knowledgable about the meets coming out. Love the Chimichuri and salad bar. Mango Dakiri goes so good with the food. Keep up the good work, being consistence and delicious.

Lovely meal out. Great service.

Great food great service amazing place

Staff were rude, arrogant and treated you like you were inconveniencing them. We went out for a celebratory meal and they ruined it. Will not go back.

EL Vaquero is a fantastic Brazilian eating experience. They have steak, chicken, and more. It is an excellent place to spend time with your family as the staff are so kind and they even do takeaways!

Pretty sure this is my daughters favourite restaurant!

Amazing restaurant! Me and my friends come every week and we enjoy it every time! The food and the team are wonderful, definitely recommend 🔥🔥 Ron Elimelech

Brilliant team who work tirelessly to provide a fantastic service! Well done to all of you! Family had a great time thank you!

Been numerous times and it is definitely one of our favourite restaurants. The staff, the atmosphere and the food really makes this place a 5*

Not good at all , i usually go to toteririge But they are closed for refurb, so i decide to then go to Mill Hill different franchise as i now understand, Any way basically I wanted a booking for 7pm The web site doesn’t allow this Tried many times it only allows to book at 4.30 Not good enough at all , how on earth on a Saturday can you plan a Saturday evening if you can’t even get a booking, The phone number just rings to a tune of annoying Music telling you that your first in the que over and over again and you are waiting to be answered , And it’s not going to happen If there is no one there why don’t you have a voice mail , or simply say closed and a option for booking , quite simply I am disgusted , With your poor customer service It is simply not good enough So be warned anyone if you want to be frustrated Then theese are the people to call

We normally go to the whetstone one but as it is shut we thought we would try the Mill Hill one. We loved it so much, we went back 3 times in one week!! The service is amazing. The food was amazing. The atmosphere was amazing and the customer care was amazing. All round 5*. Definitely recommend.

We've been El Vaquero regulars for years, but hosting our private event here took our love for this place to a whole new level! From the get-go, the team was fantastic. They helped us set up and decorate, tailoring the space perfectly to our needs. The food? Devine meats and dreamy salads are just as delicious as always. But what really stood out was the service - absolutely top-notch! Our guests couldn't stop raving about the experience. The El Vaquero team truly went above and beyond to make our special day extra memorable. We can't thank them enough! If you're looking for a great meal any day of the week, El Vaquero is a solid choice. But for those extra special occasions? It's an absolute must! Don't think twice - book it now!

A paradise for meat lovers! For just over £30, it’s an all-you-can-eat feast. Each table has a sign—one side to keep the meat coming, the other to say you’re full. The chefs bring freshly grilled meats to each table, offering a wide variety. The flavors are great, and for the price, it’s an excellent deal.

Food is still great but the service gets worse every year. Went recently for a birthday and most of the younger waiters were behaving like they were too cool to be there. Lots of scoffing/eye-rolling, which isn't what I am looking for when I go out to eat at a restaurant.. Not in a hurry to go back

Absolutely incredible! Delicious food !! Always a fab night at this restaurant 🙌🏽

Fantastic place, lovely staff and the tastiest food I’ve ever had!

We came there for my birthday and Dominic made the evening special! Thank you!

Delicious food, wonderful team! Thank you, Dominic, for being so welcoming, caring and fun!! - we had amazing experience!!!!

Lovely place Family friendly Good service Filling food, cooked well

Ate here on 17th September and LOVED it. Amazing food. Amazing atmosphere. Amazing service. Will DEFINITELY be going back.

The food is absolutely delicious, lots of variety of food, staff are so friendly and welcoming, great atmosphere would definitely come again and recommend highly to anyone to try this restaurant

Highly recommend this place! The food is amazing and really good value! The marinades are really nice. Service is first class - the owner makes sure you are having a great experience and the waiters are attentive to the customers and looks like they are having a great time working there too. Just make sure you are hungry before you get there! Will def be a repeat customer.

Best restaurant! We had a such great time, food was awesome, staff very polite and accommodating especially Isabella and Shimi. Shame we can only do 5 stars!!

Amazing Food, excellent service and very attentive staff and owner - highly recommended and see you soon

Muy especial¡Aniversario!...Excelente Atención al Cliente y Ambiente. Sr. Shiem & equipo: Leo, Nir, Costa, Kolya, Rin, Iris, George&Daniela👏

I wouldn’t go back. The meat was meh. They mainly bring sausages and chicken which is the cheap meat and then they have picanha, rump and sirloin. I’ve had a lot of picanha in my life and honestly this wasn’t the best. Sirloin and rump were decent but not worth going back for the price. The staff was nice and offered to grill more meat if we wanted at the end. One remark that seemed very sexist was that the baby changing facilities were in the ladies toilet but at least they had them.

Amazing selection of meet and salad. Food was BEAUTIFUL! Only problem was I ate too much because everything was so tasty. The pineapple to finish was just perfect.

From the moment we stepped in food was already on the table and not just any food the best food I’ve had all year hands down amazing staff Danielle is particular catered for all our needs and very nice welcoming demeanour. Definitely coming back

They have really stepped it up. They have always been good, but now they are amazing!!! Highly recommend.

From the service to the taste of the food, everything was truly amazing. Staff are very friendly and polite. Well worth every penny spent. Will definitely be coming back!

Amazing spot for meat lovers. Will be back and recommend this place to my friends and family

**Review for El Vaquero Restaurant** El Vaquero Mill Hill Restaurant is a hidden gem that never fails to impress. The food here is simply excellent—authentic, flavorful, and always cooked to perfection. Every dish we've tried bursts with rich, well-balanced flavors that make every bite a delight. The service is equally outstanding; the staff is warm, attentive, and always goes above and beyond to ensure a fantastic dining experience. The atmosphere at El Vaquero is another highlight. It's cozy, inviting, and has a welcoming vibe that makes us feel right at home every time we visit. Whether it's a family gathering or a casual night out, this place never disappoints. We can't recommend El Vaquero enough! Thank you Shimi for everything!!

Full points all round great service excellent food everyone was so helpful and made sure we eat what we like ...I'll be back gaian ..

Salad bar is exquisite and very fresh, the meat is gorgeous… the best Cajun steak I have ever had! The service was great, all staff were very attentive and friendly. 100% recommended.

It was amazing very nice place , and nice environment

We have been to many Brazilian restaurants but El Vaquero Mill Hill is the best-one among all. Not just the food but the customer service was at its highest standard that a restaurant can achieved. The meat was the finest quality and cooked very nice. It is the number one recommended place for meat lovers and worth every penny….

Staff were lovely, very helpful and always asking if we are happy or if there is anything we need. Food is incredible, lots of meat options and seasoned beautifully. You.know they don't just add extra salt as recommended to add a pinch on one of the brazilian steaks. Salad bar has lots to choose from with various different sauces. Overall lovely experience,have already been 3 times.

This restaurant couldn't be better if they tried. My first time attending here and can't wait to go back.

Amazing place…. We always leave satisfied, the quality of the food is outstanding from the salad bar to the tasty meat selections. The staff are always friendly and very attentive. A must try if you haven’t already.

Hemos venido mucho a este lugar y siempre es increíble. A nuestra familia le encanta la comida y el pollo siempre es nuestro favorito. El servicio fue excelente y el pesebre es muy amable! La gente siempre nos pregunta si hay alguna otra comida que nos gustaría. La vibra es increíble Top 5 alimentos : pollo pimentón, corazones de pollo (para los niños) , teriyaki de pollo, bistec de cajún y baquetas de pollo. Recomendamos venir aquí para ocasiones especiales de la familia, especialmente cumpleaños, ya que recibe un sombrero grande y un pastel de chocolate con el personal cantando para usted!

No guarana brazilian drink , no black beans , over priced also , won’t be returning

Amazing meat-based experience- everyone should try this!

Food was amazing. We left other friends to come here to eat and it was so worth it. They missed out big time! The Brazilian steak is THE BEST. Every single staff member was amazing, All down for a bit of a laugh whilst providing the best service, especially Luan who was great! Definitely will be coming back here in the future!

Fantastic restaurant with great staff, great food, and lots of it I would highly recommend a visit

We had a fantastic meal here this evening. First visit and we can't fault it. The staff were friendly and helpful. Everyone can't do enough for you but mostly our Danielle. She is fab. We have done a lot of Brazilian restaurants in our time but have to say the food here is exceptional. The quality of the meat is excellent. Best chimichuri too. We will be back.

Gran restaurante, buena comida, cocinado a la perfección, con un ambiente hermoso. El servicio es amable y vale la pena cada centavo. Tuvimos una fiesta de 16 personas aquí, todo el mundo lo pasó muy bien y se fue a casa totalmente satisfecho. Sin duda un restaurante para visitar, muy recomendable y con ganas de la próxima vez. Un cliente muy feliz🍹🍽💯

Great restaurant, great food, cooked to perfection, with a beautiful atmosphere. The service is friendly and worth every penny. Had a party of 16 people here, everyone had a really nice time and went home totally satisfied. Definetly a restaurant to visit, highly recommended and looking forward to the next time. A very happy customer🍹🍽💯🤩

Very good atmosphere, good food and friendly staff, highly recommended!

Top food, top service, top atmosphere, will definitely be coming back!!

10/10 food as always and service was excellent. The music and ambience was top tier as well 👌

Friendly staff, delicious food, amazing atmosphere