Opening hours
Open now · closes 10:00 PM
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Local time in El Paso: 7:58 PM (MST). Holiday hours may differ – call (915) 566-8418 to confirm.
Location & directions
3622 E Missouri AveEl Paso, TX 79903
About L & J Cafe
L & J Cafe is a Mexican restaurant you'll find at 3622 E Missouri Ave in El Paso, Texas. It is one of 383 places to eat and drink we list in El Paso. It sits in the affordable price range ($10–20 per person).
L & J Cafe is open 6 days a week, usually 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM (closed Thursday).
The menu we have on file lists 6 items across 2 sections, including Alcohol to Go and Beverages. Listed prices range from $3.25 to $7.00, with a typical item around $3.25. You will find options like Margarita, Ice Tea, and Red Beer Mix.
Service options include kerbside pickup, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, historic, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. The place is family friendly, LGBTQ+ friendly, and a transgender safe space. It is especially popular for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 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 (915) 566-8418 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Mexican Restaurant
- Address
- 3622 E Missouri Ave, El Paso, TX 79903
- Phone
- (915) 566-8418
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM (closed Thursday)
- Menu
- 6 items · $3.25–$7.00
- 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 L & J Cafe’s weekday schedule with 27 other Mexican restaurants in El Paso. On a typical weekday it opens at 9:00 AM, close to the local norm of 8:00 AM and closes at 9:00 PM, in line with the typical 9:00 PM.
In total it is open about 65.5 hours a week, 8 hours fewer than the local median of 73. 89% of Mexican restaurants in El Paso open on Sundays, and L & J Cafe is one of them.
Compared with 27 other Mexican restaurants in El Paso that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Mexican restaurants in Texas
Based on 467 menus with 33,014 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Texas, the median menu item costs $9.95, and half of all items are priced between $4.58 and $14.39.
At L & J Cafe the median listed price is $3.25, lower than the typical $9.95 for Mexican restaurants in Texas.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Guacamole | 35% | $6.99 |
| Coffee | 31% | $2.99 |
| Menudo | 29% | $12.00 |
| Chile Relleno | 27% | $12.99 |
| Huevos Rancheros | 27% | $9.50 |
| Taco Salad | 25% | $11.97 |
| Carne Asada | 22% | $16.88 |
| Flautas | 22% | $11.99 |
Calculated from 467 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
From the business
- Identifies as Latino-owned
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Kerbside pickup
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Serves local specialty
- Sport
Popular for
- Breakfast
- 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
- Late-night food
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Vegan options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Historic
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safe space
- University students
Planning
- Accepts reservations
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- 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 L & J Cafe there are 3 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 8 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Mexican & Tex-Mex (2), Burgers & Fast Food (2), Breakfast & Brunch (1), and Italian (1).
Competition is light: 2 other Mexican restaurants are within a mile and 10 within three miles. The closest is Burritos El Padrino, < 0.1 mi away.
2 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Chicken & WingsKFC< 0.1 mi
- ItalianMonteleone's Ristorante0.5 mi
- Breakfast & BrunchThe Junction Brunch House0.7 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodMcDonald's0.7 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway0.7 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 L & J Cafe's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM (closed Thursday). Monday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM; Thursday: Closed; Friday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Is L & J Cafe open on Sunday?
Yes, L & J Cafe is open on Sundays: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Where is L & J Cafe located?
L & J Cafe is located at 3622 E Missouri Ave, El Paso, TX 79903.
What is the phone number of L & J Cafe?
You can call L & J Cafe at (915) 566-8418.
Does L & J Cafe offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, L & J Cafe offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: kerbside pickup, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at L & J Cafe?
The typical price range at L & J Cafe is $10–20 per person. Menu prices range from $3.25 to $7.00.
Does L & J Cafe take reservations?
Yes, L & J Cafe accepts reservations.
Is L & J Cafe wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is L & J Cafe open late?
Yes – L & J Cafe is open until 10 PM or later on Friday and Saturday.
What else is near L & J Cafe?
There are 8 other places to eat and drink within a mile of L & J Cafe. Nearby options include KFC (< 0.1 mi), Monteleone's Ristorante (0.5 mi), and The Junction Brunch House (0.7 mi).
Are there other Mexican restaurants near L & J Cafe?
2 other Mexican restaurants within a mile. The closest is Burritos El Padrino, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do Mexican restaurants in Texas cost?
Based on 467 menus with 33,014 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Texas, the median menu item costs $9.95, and half of all items are priced between $4.58 and $14.39.
