Opening hours
Open now · closes 10:00 PM
| Monday | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in Clifton: 12:01 PM (MST). Holiday hours may differ.
Location & directions
3258 1/2 F RoadClifton, CO 81520
About El J's
Located at 3258 1/2 F Road in Clifton, Colorado, El J's is a Mexican restaurant. Our Clifton guide covers 33 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
El J's is open daily, 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
You can visit for outdoor seating.
Quick facts
- Category
- Mexican Restaurant
- Address
- 3258 1/2 F Road, Clifton, CO 81520
- Hours
- Open daily, 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 9 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Mexican restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared El J's’s weekday schedule with 6 other Mexican restaurants in Clifton. On a typical weekday it opens at 7:00 AM, earlier than 83% of them (the typical opening time is 10:37 AM) and closes at 10:00 PM, later than 67% of them (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 105 hours a week, 29 hours more than the local median of 76. 100% of Mexican restaurants in Clifton open on Sundays, and El J's is one of them.
Compared with 6 other Mexican restaurants in Clifton 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 J's’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
- Outdoor seating
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of El J's there are 18 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 36 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Mexican & Tex-Mex (8), Pizza (5), Burgers & Fast Food (4), and Sandwiches & Delis (3).
Competition is strong: 8 other Mexican restaurants are within a mile and 9 within three miles. The closest is Dos Hombres, 0.2 mi away.
18 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
- Cafes & CoffeeThe Novel Cup< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsGlacial Goodies< 0.1 mi
- AmericanStarvin' Arvin's0.2 mi
- Bars & PubsTriple Tree Tavern0.2 mi
- PizzaSmokin' Oak0.3 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 J's's opening hours?
Open daily, 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Monday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Is El J's open on Sunday?
Yes, El J's is open on Sundays: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Where is El J's located?
El J's is located at 3258 1/2 F Road, Clifton, CO 81520.
Does El J's offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for El J's. Listed service options: outdoor seating.
Is El J's open late?
Yes – El J's is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near El J's?
There are 36 other places to eat and drink within a mile of El J's. Nearby options include The Novel Cup (< 0.1 mi), Glacial Goodies (< 0.1 mi), and Starvin' Arvin's (0.2 mi).
Are there other Mexican restaurants near El J's?
8 other Mexican restaurants within a mile. The closest is Dos Hombres, 0.2 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
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