Opening hours
Closed · opens 7:00 AM
| Monday | 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Sunday | 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
Local time in Edinburg: 2:35 AM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (956) 386-9420 to confirm.
Location & directions
2400 E Richardson RdEdinburg, TX 78542
About El Caporal 2
El Caporal 2 is a Mexican restaurant you'll find at 2400 E Richardson Rd in Edinburg, Texas. It's part of our guide to 49 restaurants, cafes and bars in Edinburg. Prices are affordable ($10–20 per person).
El Caporal 2 is open 7 days a week, usually 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM. Early risers are covered too: doors open at 6:30 AM most days.
El Caporal 2's menu features 92 dishes and drinks across 10 sections, including Antojitos Mexicanos, Drink's, Enchiladas Americanas, Chils's Plate, and Side Order's. Listed prices range from $2.99 to $99.00, with a typical item around $11.99. Menu highlights include Enchiladas Mexicanas, Soda, and Enchiladas De Queso.
Available service options are drive-through, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. The place is family friendly. It is especially popular for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Offerings include coffee, comfort food, healthy options, quick bite, and small plates.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards and debit cards. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. You can reach the team at (956) 386-9420.
Quick facts
- Category
- Mexican Restaurant
- Address
- 2400 E Richardson Rd, Edinburg, TX 78542
- Phone
- (956) 386-9420
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- Menu
- 92 items · $2.99–$99.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 12 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 7 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Mexican restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared El Caporal 2’s weekday schedule with 7 other Mexican restaurants in Edinburg. On a typical weekday it opens at 6:30 AM, close to the local norm of 7:00 AM and closes at 3:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 8:00 PM).
In total it is open about 58 hours a week, 25 hours fewer than the local median of 83. 86% of Mexican restaurants in Edinburg open on Sundays, and El Caporal 2 is one of them.
Compared with 7 other Mexican restaurants in Edinburg 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 El Caporal 2 the median listed price is $11.99, higher 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
Service options
- Drive-through
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great coffee
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
The neighborhood
There are no other places to eat and drink in our guide within half a mile of El Caporal 2, but there are 5 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Mexican & Tex-Mex (2), Burgers & Fast Food (2), and Sandwiches & Delis (1).
Competition is light: 2 other Mexican restaurants are within a mile and 5 within three miles. The closest is El Portón Mexican Restaurant, 0.5 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
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway0.6 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodWhataburger0.6 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsEl Fenix Bakery1.2 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeMoonbeans Coffee1.6 mi
- SeafoodLa Pesca Seafood Restaurant1.9 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 Caporal 2's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM. Monday: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM; Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM; Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM; Thursday: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM; Friday: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM; Saturday: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM; Sunday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Is El Caporal 2 open on Sunday?
Yes, El Caporal 2 is open on Sundays: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Where is El Caporal 2 located?
El Caporal 2 is located at 2400 E Richardson Rd, Edinburg, TX 78542.
What is the phone number of El Caporal 2?
You can call El Caporal 2 at (956) 386-9420.
Does El Caporal 2 offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for El Caporal 2, and takeout is available. Listed service options: drive-through, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at El Caporal 2?
The typical price range at El Caporal 2 is $10–20 per person. Menu prices range from $2.99 to $99.00.
Is El Caporal 2 wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is El Caporal 2 good for kids?
Family-friendly details: good for kids, high chairs, and kids' menu.
Is El Caporal 2 open late?
No, El Caporal 2 usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near El Caporal 2?
There are 5 other places to eat and drink within a mile of El Caporal 2. Nearby options include Subway (0.6 mi), Whataburger (0.6 mi), and El Fenix Bakery (1.2 mi).
Are there other Mexican restaurants near El Caporal 2?
2 other Mexican restaurants within a mile. The closest is El Portón Mexican Restaurant, 0.5 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.
