Opening hours
Open 24 hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
Local time in La Mesa: 5:39 AM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (619) 337-3787 to confirm.
Location & directions
5341 Jackson DriveLa Mesa, CA 91942
About Vallarta Express
Vallarta Express is a Mexican restaurant you'll find at 5341 Jackson Drive in La Mesa, California. It's part of our guide to 90 restaurants, cafes and bars in La Mesa.
Vallarta Express is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
You can visit for drive-through.
You can reach the team at (619) 337-3787.
Quick facts
- Category
- Mexican Restaurant
- Address
- 5341 Jackson Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
- Phone
- (619) 337-3787
- Hours
- Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 1 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Mexican restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
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 Vallarta Express’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
- Drive-through
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Vallarta Express there are 16 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 49 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Mexican & Tex-Mex (11), Sandwiches & Delis (7), Burgers & Fast Food (5), and Cafes & Coffee (5).
Competition is strong: 11 other Mexican restaurants are within a mile and 32 within three miles. The closest is El Azteca Taco Shop, 0.2 mi away.
15 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeStarbucks< 0.1 mi
- PizzaChuck E. Cheese's0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsCandy Me Up0.2 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisDeli Belly0.2 mi
- ItalianOlive Garden0.2 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 Vallarta Express's opening hours?
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Monday: Open 24 hours; Tuesday: Open 24 hours; Wednesday: Open 24 hours; Thursday: Open 24 hours; Friday: Open 24 hours; Saturday: Open 24 hours; Sunday: Open 24 hours.
Is Vallarta Express open on Sunday?
Yes, Vallarta Express is open on Sundays: Open 24 hours.
Where is Vallarta Express located?
Vallarta Express is located at 5341 Jackson Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942.
What is the phone number of Vallarta Express?
You can call Vallarta Express at (619) 337-3787.
Does Vallarta Express offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Vallarta Express. Listed service options: drive-through.
Is Vallarta Express open late?
Yes – Vallarta Express is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Vallarta Express?
There are 49 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Vallarta Express. Nearby options include Starbucks (< 0.1 mi), Chuck E. Cheese's (0.1 mi), and Candy Me Up (0.2 mi).
Are there other Mexican restaurants near Vallarta Express?
11 other Mexican restaurants within a mile. The closest is El Azteca Taco Shop, 0.2 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
All in La Mesa
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