Opening hours
Open now · closes 4:00 PM
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Local time in Fruita: 1:31 PM (MST). Holiday hours may differ – call (970) 639-8668 to confirm.
Location & directions
439 Highway 6 and 50Fruita, CO 81521
About El Mescal
Looking for a Mexican restaurant in Fruita? El Mescal is at 439 Highway 6 and 50, Fruita, Colorado. Our Fruita guide covers 23 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
El Mescal is open 7 days a week, usually 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Available service options are dine-in.
Phone: (970) 639-8668.
Quick facts
- Category
- Mexican Restaurant
- Address
- 439 Highway 6 and 50, Fruita, CO 81521
- Phone
- (970) 639-8668
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- 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 Mescal’s weekday schedule with 564 other Mexican restaurants in Colorado. On a typical weekday it opens at 9:00 AM, close to the local norm of 10:00 AM and closes at 8:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 10:00 PM).
In total it is open about 74 hours a week, 7 hours fewer than the local median of 81. 92% of Mexican restaurants in Colorado open on Sundays, and El Mescal is one of them.
Compared with 564 other Mexican restaurants in Colorado that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Mexican restaurants in Colorado
Based on 86 menus with 7,266 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Colorado, the median menu item costs $12.95, and half of all items are priced between $6.50 and $17.00.
We don’t have El Mescal’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Mexican restaurants in Colorado typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Guacamole | 42% | $5.58 |
| Carne Asada | 41% | $22.99 |
| Huevos Rancheros | 40% | $13.99 |
| Menudo | 34% | $15.25 |
| Taco Salad | 33% | $14.01 |
| Sour Cream | 30% | $1.99 |
| Quesadilla | 29% | $9.00 |
| Carnitas | 27% | $16.99 |
Calculated from 86 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of El Mescal there are 16 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 22 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include American (4), Pizza (3), Burgers & Fast Food (3), and Sandwiches & Delis (3).
Competition is light: 2 other Mexican restaurants are within a mile. The closest is Qdoba, 0.4 mi away.
5 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- AmericanCattleman's Cafe and Catering< 0.1 mi
- PizzaDomino's0.3 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsEnstrom Candies0.3 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeAspen Street Coffee Shop0.3 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 Mescal's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Monday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Friday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Saturday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Is El Mescal open on Sunday?
Yes, El Mescal is open on Sundays: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Where is El Mescal located?
El Mescal is located at 439 Highway 6 and 50, Fruita, CO 81521.
What is the phone number of El Mescal?
You can call El Mescal at (970) 639-8668.
Does El Mescal offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for El Mescal. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is El Mescal open late?
No, El Mescal usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near El Mescal?
There are 22 other places to eat and drink within a mile of El Mescal. Nearby options include Cattleman's Cafe and Catering (< 0.1 mi), Domino's (0.3 mi), and Enstrom Candies (0.3 mi).
Are there other Mexican restaurants near El Mescal?
2 other Mexican restaurants within a mile. The closest is Qdoba, 0.4 mi away.
How much do Mexican restaurants in Colorado cost?
Based on 86 menus with 7,266 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Colorado, the median menu item costs $12.95, and half of all items are priced between $6.50 and $17.00.
Nearby places
All in Fruita
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