Opening hours
Closed · opens 9:00 AM
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
Local time in Alhambra: 12:07 AM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (626) 458-4546 to confirm.
Location & directions
14 Fremont AveAlhambra, CA 91801
About El Vaquerito Restaurant
Looking for a Mexican restaurant in Alhambra? El Vaquerito Restaurant is at 14 Fremont Ave, Alhambra, California. It is one of 169 places to eat and drink we list in Alhambra. It sits in the affordable price range ($10–20 per person).
El Vaquerito Restaurant is open 6 days a week, usually 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM (closed Thursday).
The menu we have on file lists 60 items across 11 sections, including Tacos, Tortas de Desayuno / Breakfast Tortas, Extras, Desayunos / Breakfast, and Postres / Desserts. Listed prices range from $1.25 to $18.99, with a typical item around $12.99. Menu highlights include Tacos De Pollo / Chicken Tacos, Huevo Con Chorizo / Egg With Chorizo, and Tortillas.
You can visit for delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual and cosy, and it is a good fit for groups. The place is family friendly. It is especially popular for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Offerings include comfort food, quick bite, and small plates.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, and wheelchair-accessible seating. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking and free parking lot. Reservations are accepted; call (626) 458-4546 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Mexican Restaurant
- Address
- 14 Fremont Ave, Alhambra, CA 91801
- Phone
- (626) 458-4546
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM (closed Thursday)
- Menu
- 60 items · $1.25–$18.99
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 10 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Mexican restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared El Vaquerito Restaurant’s weekday schedule with 10 other Mexican restaurants in Alhambra. On a typical weekday it opens at 9:00 AM, close to the local norm of 9:00 AM and closes at 8:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 10:30 PM).
In total it is open about 61 hours a week, 30 hours fewer than the local median of 91. 90% of Mexican restaurants in Alhambra open on Sundays, and El Vaquerito Restaurant is one of them.
Compared with 10 other Mexican restaurants in Alhambra that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Mexican restaurants in California
Based on 595 menus with 44,447 priced items from Mexican restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $12.50, and half of all items are priced between $6.49 and $17.00.
At El Vaquerito Restaurant the median listed price is $12.99, close to the typical $12.50 for Mexican restaurants in California.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Guacamole | 37% | $5.99 |
| Huevos Rancheros | 34% | $14.50 |
| Chile Relleno | 33% | $9.72 |
| Quesadilla | 32% | $11.46 |
| Carne Asada | 30% | $18.97 |
| Menudo | 30% | $15.95 |
| Nachos | 29% | $12.07 |
| Burrito | 26% | $12.00 |
Calculated from 595 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
- Comfort food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of El Vaquerito Restaurant there are 11 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 33 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (6), Sandwiches & Delis (4), Mexican & Tex-Mex (4), and Burgers & Fast Food (4).
Competition is healthy: 4 other Mexican restaurants are within a mile and 25 within three miles. The closest is Super Albert Mexican Food, < 0.1 mi away.
13 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bakeries & DessertsYum Yum Donuts< 0.1 mi
- ItalianGenovese's Italian Kitchen0.2 mi
- Asian & PacificWaBa Grill0.4 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeAntigua Bread0.4 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway0.4 mi
What to expect at a Mexican restaurant
Mexican food is one of the most widely loved cuisines in the US, and it ranges from the taqueria with a handful of tables and a salsa bar to sit-down restaurants focused on a single region such as Oaxaca, Jalisco, Puebla or the Yucatán. Tex-Mex – with its combination plates, yellow cheese, fajitas and chili con carne – is its own distinct tradition born in Texas.
What to order
- Tacos al pastor or carne asada – the taqueria benchmark, usually on small corn tortillas
- Enchiladas or a mole dish – a good way to taste the kitchen’s sauces
- Burrito – a meal in itself, especially in California-style shops
- Tamales – often made in batches and sold out early
Good to know
- Chips and salsa are free at many sit-down restaurants but not at most taquerias.
- Weekend specials such as menudo, pozole or birria often sell out before evening.
- Ask how spicy a salsa is – heat levels vary hugely from one kitchen to the next.
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Frequently asked questions
What are El Vaquerito Restaurant's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM (closed Thursday). Monday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Thursday: Closed; Friday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Saturday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Sunday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Is El Vaquerito Restaurant open on Sunday?
Yes, El Vaquerito Restaurant is open on Sundays: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Where is El Vaquerito Restaurant located?
El Vaquerito Restaurant is located at 14 Fremont Ave, Alhambra, CA 91801.
What is the phone number of El Vaquerito Restaurant?
You can call El Vaquerito Restaurant at (626) 458-4546.
Does El Vaquerito Restaurant offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, El Vaquerito Restaurant offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at El Vaquerito Restaurant?
The typical price range at El Vaquerito Restaurant is $10–20 per person. Menu prices range from $1.25 to $18.99.
Does El Vaquerito Restaurant take reservations?
Yes, El Vaquerito Restaurant accepts reservations.
Is El Vaquerito Restaurant wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, and wheelchair-accessible seating.
Is El Vaquerito Restaurant open late?
No, El Vaquerito Restaurant usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near El Vaquerito Restaurant?
There are 33 other places to eat and drink within a mile of El Vaquerito Restaurant. Nearby options include Yum Yum Donuts (< 0.1 mi), Genovese's Italian Kitchen (0.2 mi), and WaBa Grill (0.4 mi).
Are there other Mexican restaurants near El Vaquerito Restaurant?
4 other Mexican restaurants within a mile. The closest is Super Albert Mexican Food, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do Mexican restaurants in California cost?
Based on 595 menus with 44,447 priced items from Mexican restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $12.50, and half of all items are priced between $6.49 and $17.00.
