Opening hours
Closed · opens tomorrow 11:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Local time in Buffalo: 5:01 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (716) 822-1220 to confirm.
Location & directions
3670 McKinley ParkwayBuffalo, NY 14219
About El Canelo
El Canelo is a Mexican restaurant located at 3670 McKinley Parkway in Buffalo, New York. It's part of our guide to 662 restaurants, cafes and bars in Buffalo.
El Canelo is open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (closed Sunday).
Available service options are dine-in.
For questions or orders, call (716) 822-1220.
Quick facts
- Category
- Mexican Restaurant
- Address
- 3670 McKinley Parkway, Buffalo, NY 14219
- Phone
- (716) 822-1220
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (closed Sunday)
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Mexican restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared El Canelo’s weekday schedule with 11 other Mexican restaurants in Buffalo. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 10:00 AM) and closes at 9:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 10:00 PM).
In total it is open about 60 hours a week, 23 hours fewer than the local median of 83. 82% of Mexican restaurants in Buffalo open on Sundays; El Canelo does not.
Compared with 11 other Mexican restaurants in Buffalo that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Mexican restaurants in New York
Based on 117 menus with 10,403 priced items from Mexican restaurants in New York, the median menu item costs $12.95, and half of all items are priced between $6.25 and $17.95.
We don’t have El Canelo’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Mexican restaurants in New York typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Guacamole | 40% | $7.50 |
| Nachos | 34% | $13.43 |
| Pico de Gallo | 28% | $3.00 |
| Flan | 25% | $6.00 |
| Churros | 25% | $10.00 |
| Carne Asada | 24% | $20.99 |
| Taco Salad | 21% | $16.00 |
| Carnitas | 20% | $15.99 |
Calculated from 117 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of El Canelo there are 21 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 28 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (4), Pizza (3), Sandwiches & Delis (3), and American (3).
Competition is light: 1 other Mexican restaurant is within a mile and 2 within three miles. The closest is Chipotle, 0.2 mi away.
13 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
- AmericanThe Poppyseed Restaurant< 0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisJersey Mike's Subs< 0.1 mi
- Chicken & WingsPopeyes< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeStarbucks< 0.1 mi
- Japanese & SushiIchiban0.1 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 Canelo's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (closed Sunday). Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: Closed.
Is El Canelo open on Sunday?
No, El Canelo is closed on Sundays.
Where is El Canelo located?
El Canelo is located at 3670 McKinley Parkway, Buffalo, NY 14219.
What is the phone number of El Canelo?
You can call El Canelo at (716) 822-1220.
Does El Canelo offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for El Canelo. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is El Canelo open late?
No, El Canelo usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near El Canelo?
There are 28 other places to eat and drink within a mile of El Canelo. Nearby options include The Poppyseed Restaurant (< 0.1 mi), Jersey Mike's Subs (< 0.1 mi), and Popeyes (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Mexican restaurants near El Canelo?
1 other Mexican restaurant within a mile. The closest is Chipotle, 0.2 mi away.
How much do Mexican restaurants in New York cost?
Based on 117 menus with 10,403 priced items from Mexican restaurants in New York, the median menu item costs $12.95, and half of all items are priced between $6.25 and $17.95.
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