Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Local time in Bellingham: 9:16 AM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (360) 714-1065 to confirm.
Location & directions
1125 E Sunset DrBellingham, WA 98226
About El Gitano
Looking for a Mexican restaurant in Bellingham? El Gitano is at 1125 E Sunset Dr, Bellingham, Washington. It is one of 296 places to eat and drink we list in Bellingham. Prices are affordable ($10–20 per person).
El Gitano is open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
The menu we have on file lists 8 items. You will find options like Chips and Salsa, Fajita Burrito, and Tortillas.
You can visit for delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and quiet, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. The place is family friendly. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (360) 714-1065 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Mexican Restaurant
- Address
- 1125 E Sunset Dr, Bellingham, WA 98226
- Phone
- (360) 714-1065
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- 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 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Mexican restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared El Gitano’s weekday schedule with 11 other Mexican restaurants in Bellingham. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 9:00 PM, in line with the typical 9:00 PM.
In total it is open about 72 hours a week, about the same as the local median (70 hours). 64% of Mexican restaurants in Bellingham open on Sundays, and El Gitano is one of them.
Compared with 11 other Mexican restaurants in Bellingham that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Mexican restaurants in Washington
Based on 75 menus with 5,476 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Washington, the median menu item costs $14.99, and half of all items are priced between $7.00 and $20.25.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Carne Asada | 45% | $24.97 |
| Quesadilla | 43% | $13.95 |
| Guacamole | 41% | $5.28 |
| Sour Cream | 37% | $2.35 |
| Churros | 35% | $6.95 |
| Flan | 35% | $7.00 |
| Taco Salad | 32% | $14.99 |
| Huevos Rancheros | 31% | $16.00 |
Calculated from 75 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
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy-hour drinks
- Happy-hour food
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Quiet
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of El Gitano there are 17 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 47 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (10), Mexican & Tex-Mex (5), Pizza (4), and Burgers & Fast Food (4).
Competition is healthy: 5 other Mexican restaurants are within a mile and 18 within three miles. The closest is COA Mexican Eatery, 0.1 mi away.
13 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeHappy Lemon< 0.1 mi
- ChineseXing Panda Palace< 0.1 mi
- PizzaRound Table Pizza< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodJack in the Box0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisPanera Bread0.1 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 Gitano's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Is El Gitano open on Sunday?
Yes, El Gitano is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Where is El Gitano located?
El Gitano is located at 1125 E Sunset Dr, Bellingham, WA 98226.
What is the phone number of El Gitano?
You can call El Gitano at (360) 714-1065.
Does El Gitano offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, El Gitano offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at El Gitano?
The typical price range at El Gitano is $10–20 per person.
Does El Gitano take reservations?
Yes, El Gitano accepts reservations.
Is El Gitano wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is El Gitano open late?
Yes – El Gitano is open until 10 PM or later on Friday and Saturday.
What else is near El Gitano?
There are 47 other places to eat and drink within a mile of El Gitano. Nearby options include Happy Lemon (< 0.1 mi), Xing Panda Palace (< 0.1 mi), and Round Table Pizza (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Mexican restaurants near El Gitano?
5 other Mexican restaurants within a mile. The closest is COA Mexican Eatery, 0.1 mi away.
How much do Mexican restaurants in Washington cost?
Based on 75 menus with 5,476 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Washington, the median menu item costs $14.99, and half of all items are priced between $7.00 and $20.25.
