Opening hours
Closed · opens tomorrow 8:00 AM
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
Local time in Compton: 7:35 PM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (310) 493-8126 to confirm.
Location & directions
1903 N Long Beach BlvdCompton, CA 90221
About El Tio Carnitas
Looking for a Mexican restaurant in Compton? El Tio Carnitas is at 1903 N Long Beach Blvd, Compton, California. It's part of our guide to 53 restaurants, cafes and bars in Compton. Prices are affordable ($10–20 per person).
El Tio Carnitas is open 6 days a week, usually 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM (closed Tuesday).
El Tio Carnitas's menu features 8 dishes and drinks. Menu highlights include Tacos De Carnitas Y Salsa, Menudo, and Pozole.
You can visit for takeaway, dine-in, and delivery. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, quiet, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups. It is especially popular for breakfast, lunch, and solo dining. Offerings include coffee, comfort food, quick bite, and small plates.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Parking: free of charge street parking and free parking lot. Reservations are accepted; call (310) 493-8126 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Mexican Restaurant
- Address
- 1903 N Long Beach Blvd, Compton, CA 90221
- Phone
- (310) 493-8126
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM (closed Tuesday)
- Menu
- 8 items
- 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 Tio Carnitas’s weekday schedule with 2,346 other Mexican restaurants in California. On a typical weekday it opens at 9:00 AM, close to the local norm of 9:00 AM and closes at 7:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 10:00 PM).
In total it is open about 62 hours a week, 22 hours fewer than the local median of 84. 93% of Mexican restaurants in California open on Sundays, and El Tio Carnitas is one of them.
Compared with 2,346 other Mexican restaurants in California 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.
| 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
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Fast service
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Catering
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of El Tio Carnitas there are 8 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 12 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Burgers & Fast Food (5), Chicken & Wings (3), Mexican & Tex-Mex (2), and Chinese (1).
Competition is light: 1 other Mexican restaurant is within a mile and 17 within three miles. The closest is BALAM Mexican Kitchen, 0.9 mi away.
5 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
- ChineseDragon Chinese Mongolian Bbq< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodTom's Jr< 0.1 mi
- Chicken & WingsPopeyes0.2 mi
- Breakfast & BrunchIHOP1.1 mi
- BuffetsJade Palace Buffet Restaurant1.1 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 Tio Carnitas's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM (closed Tuesday). Monday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Friday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Saturday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Sunday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Is El Tio Carnitas open on Sunday?
Yes, El Tio Carnitas is open on Sundays: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Where is El Tio Carnitas located?
El Tio Carnitas is located at 1903 N Long Beach Blvd, Compton, CA 90221.
What is the phone number of El Tio Carnitas?
You can call El Tio Carnitas at (310) 493-8126.
Does El Tio Carnitas offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, El Tio Carnitas offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeaway, dine-in, and delivery.
How much does it cost to eat at El Tio Carnitas?
The typical price range at El Tio Carnitas is $10–20 per person.
Does El Tio Carnitas take reservations?
Yes, El Tio Carnitas accepts reservations.
Is El Tio Carnitas wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is El Tio Carnitas open late?
No, El Tio Carnitas usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near El Tio Carnitas?
There are 12 other places to eat and drink within a mile of El Tio Carnitas. Nearby options include Dragon Chinese Mongolian Bbq (< 0.1 mi), Tom's Jr (< 0.1 mi), and Popeyes (0.2 mi).
Are there other Mexican restaurants near El Tio Carnitas?
1 other Mexican restaurant within a mile. The closest is BALAM Mexican Kitchen, 0.9 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.
