Opening hours
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We don’t have confirmed opening hours for El Forastero yet.
Typical hours for Mexican restaurants in California
Most Mexican restaurants in California open around 9:00 AM and close around 10:00 PM on weekdays; 93% are open on Sundays and 58% stay open until 10 PM or later.
Based on 2,420 similar places in our guide.
About El Forastero
Located at 3023 Forni Road in Placerville, California, El Forastero is a Mexican restaurant. Our Placerville guide covers 27 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
You can visit for takeout and drive-through.
Quick facts
- Category
- Mexican Restaurant
- Address
- 3023 Forni Road, Placerville, CA
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Popular times (typical for Mexican restaurants)
Mexican restaurants are usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 10 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns and the usual opening hours of Mexican restaurants in California.
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.
We don’t have El Forastero’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Mexican restaurants in California typically charge.
| 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.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeout
- Drive-through
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of El Forastero there are 2 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 9 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Burgers & Fast Food (4), Cafes & Coffee (2), Pizza (1), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (1).
Competition is light: 1 other Mexican restaurant is within a mile and 6 within three miles. The closest is Chipotle, 0.7 mi away.
3 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
- Burgers & Fast FoodIn-N-Out Burger0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeStarbucks0.6 mi
- PizzaLittle Caesars0.8 mi
- ChinesePanda Express1.0 mi
- Chicken & WingsKFC1.4 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
Where is El Forastero located?
El Forastero is located at 3023 Forni Road, Placerville, CA.
Does El Forastero offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for El Forastero, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeout and drive-through.
What else is near El Forastero?
There are 9 other places to eat and drink within a mile of El Forastero. Nearby options include In-N-Out Burger (0.1 mi), Starbucks (0.6 mi), and Little Caesars (0.8 mi).
Are there other Mexican restaurants near El Forastero?
1 other Mexican restaurant within a mile. The closest is Chipotle, 0.7 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.
Nearby places
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