Opening hours
Closed · opens Friday 11:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in Arlington: 9:40 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (571) 312-5530 to confirm.
Location & directions
4201 Wilson BlvdArlington, VA 22203
About El Rey Ballston
Located at 4201 Wilson Blvd in Arlington, Virginia, El Rey Ballston is a Mexican restaurant. It is one of 537 places to eat and drink we list in Arlington. Prices are mid-range ($20–30 per person).
El Rey Ballston is open 5 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM (closed Wednesday and Thursday). Night owls can stop by until 12:00 AM on Friday and Saturday.
El Rey Ballston's menu features 42 dishes and drinks across 8 sections, including Sides, Non - alcoholic beverages, Burritos, Appetizers, and El Rey Drink Specials. Listed prices range from $1.00 to $42.00, with a typical item around $9.00. Dishes worth a look include Side Shrimp, Jarritos Soda, and Hongos & Veggie Burrito.
Service options include outdoor seating, no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups. The place is family friendly. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, comfort food, and happy-hour drinks.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: paid multi-storey car park, paid street parking, and parking. Phone: (571) 312-5530.
Quick facts
- Category
- Mexican Restaurant
- Address
- 4201 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203
- Phone
- (571) 312-5530
- Price range
- $20–30 per person
- Hours
- Open 5 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM (closed Wednesday and Thursday)
- Menu
- 42 items · $1.00–$42.00
- Listing updated
- · Suggest an edit
Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 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 Rey Ballston’s weekday schedule with 30 other Mexican restaurants in Arlington. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 10:52 AM) and closes at 10:00 PM, in line with the typical 10:00 PM.
In total it is open about 59 hours a week, 25 hours fewer than the local median of 84. 97% of Mexican restaurants in Arlington open on Sundays, and El Rey Ballston is one of them.
Compared with 30 other Mexican restaurants in Arlington that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Mexican restaurants in Virginia
Based on 55 menus with 5,669 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Virginia, the median menu item costs $11.99, and half of all items are priced between $6.35 and $15.99.
At El Rey Ballston the median listed price is $9.00, lower than the typical $11.99 for Mexican restaurants in Virginia.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Taco Salad | 45% | $10.97 |
| Pico de Gallo | 40% | $2.99 |
| Carne Asada | 38% | $19.35 |
| Cheese Dip | 36% | $6.89 |
| Arroz con Pollo | 35% | $15.99 |
| Sour Cream | 33% | $1.60 |
| Huevos Rancheros | 33% | $10.49 |
| Carnitas | 31% | $15.12 |
Calculated from 55 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Photos
All photos (5)
Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great cocktails
- Sport
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Comfort food
- Happy-hour drinks
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Paid multi-storey car park
- Paid street parking
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of El Rey Ballston there are 70 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 135 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (23), Mediterranean & Middle Eastern (11), Mexican & Tex-Mex (10), and Pizza (10).
Competition is strong: 9 other Mexican restaurants are within a mile and 40 within three miles. The closest is Chipotle, 0.1 mi away.
82 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
- Asian & PacificHawkers< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & Coffeemaman< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodShake Shack< 0.1 mi
- Mediterranean & Middle EasternCAVA< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsDunkin'< 0.1 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.
Reviews
Write a reviewNo visitor reviews yet. Been to El Rey Ballston? Share your experience to help other diners.
More reviews on:Google
Frequently asked questions
What are El Rey Ballston's opening hours?
Open 5 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM (closed Wednesday and Thursday). Monday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: Closed; Thursday: Closed; Friday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Is El Rey Ballston open on Sunday?
Yes, El Rey Ballston is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Where is El Rey Ballston located?
El Rey Ballston is located at 4201 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203.
What is the phone number of El Rey Ballston?
You can call El Rey Ballston at (571) 312-5530.
Does El Rey Ballston offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, El Rey Ballston offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at El Rey Ballston?
The typical price range at El Rey Ballston is $20–30 per person. Menu prices range from $1.00 to $42.00.
Is El Rey Ballston wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is El Rey Ballston good for kids?
Family-friendly details: good for kids and high chairs.
Is El Rey Ballston open late?
Yes – El Rey Ballston is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near El Rey Ballston?
There are 135 other places to eat and drink within a mile of El Rey Ballston. Nearby options include Hawkers (< 0.1 mi), maman (< 0.1 mi), and Shake Shack (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Mexican restaurants near El Rey Ballston?
9 other Mexican restaurants within a mile. The closest is Chipotle, 0.1 mi away.
How much do Mexican restaurants in Virginia cost?
Based on 55 menus with 5,669 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Virginia, the median menu item costs $11.99, and half of all items are priced between $6.35 and $15.99.
