Opening hours
Closed · opens tomorrow 11:30 AM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Local time in Bellingham: 9:58 AM (PST). Holiday hours may differ.
Location & directions
1201 Cornwall Avenue #101Bellingham, WA 98225
About El Capitán's
El Capitán's is an American restaurant located at 1201 Cornwall Avenue #101 in Bellingham, Washington. Our Bellingham guide covers 296 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
El Capitán's is open 5 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM (closed Monday and Sunday). It stays open late, until 12:00 AM on most nights.
You can visit for outdoor seating and dine-in. Offerings include vegetarian options and vegan options.
Quick facts
- Category
- American Restaurant
- Address
- 1201 Cornwall Avenue #101, Bellingham, WA 98225
- Hours
- Open 5 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM (closed Monday and Sunday)
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 10 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for American restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared El Capitán's’s weekday schedule with 6 other American restaurants in Bellingham. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:30 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 10:00 AM) and closes at 12:00 AM, later than 67% of them (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 66.5 hours a week, 10 hours fewer than the local median of 76. 67% of American restaurants in Bellingham open on Sundays; El Capitán's does not.
Compared with 6 other American restaurants in Bellingham that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for American restaurants in Washington
Based on 47 menus with 3,233 priced items from American restaurants in Washington, the median menu item costs $11.99, and half of all items are priced between $7.00 and $18.00.
We don’t have El Capitán's’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what American restaurants in Washington typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Caesar Salad | 32% | $14.25 |
| Grilled Cheese | 21% | $7.75 |
| Blt | 19% | $15.24 |
| Onion Rings | 17% | $6.97 |
| Soup of the Day | 17% | $6.49 |
| Side Salad | 15% | $5.99 |
| Chicken Strips | 15% | $11.29 |
| Toast | 15% | $4.05 |
Calculated from 47 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
Offerings
- Vegetarian options
- Vegan options
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of El Capitán's there are 86 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 132 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (29), Bakeries & Desserts (19), Bars & Pubs (14), and Sandwiches & Delis (9).
Competition is healthy: 6 other American restaurants are within a mile and 8 within three miles. The closest is Horseshoe Cafe, 0.1 mi away.
42 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Mexican & Tex-MexSeñor Lopez Mexican Restaurant< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsIt's the Sweet Things< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeNEKO Cat Cafe< 0.1 mi
- Mediterranean & Middle EasternCafe Akroteri< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsSide Piece< 0.1 mi
What to expect at an American restaurant
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are El Capitán's's opening hours?
Open 5 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM (closed Monday and Sunday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM; Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM; Thursday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM; Friday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 AM; Saturday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 AM; Sunday: Closed.
Is El Capitán's open on Sunday?
No, El Capitán's is closed on Sundays.
Where is El Capitán's located?
El Capitán's is located at 1201 Cornwall Avenue #101, Bellingham, WA 98225.
Does El Capitán's offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for El Capitán's. Listed service options: outdoor seating and dine-in.
Is El Capitán's open late?
Yes – El Capitán's is open until 10 PM or later on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
What else is near El Capitán's?
There are 132 other places to eat and drink within a mile of El Capitán's. Nearby options include Señor Lopez Mexican Restaurant (< 0.1 mi), It's the Sweet Things (< 0.1 mi), and NEKO Cat Cafe (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other American restaurants near El Capitán's?
6 other American restaurants within a mile. The closest is Horseshoe Cafe, 0.1 mi away.
How much do American restaurants in Washington cost?
Based on 47 menus with 3,233 priced items from American restaurants in Washington, the median menu item costs $11.99, and half of all items are priced between $7.00 and $18.00.
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