Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:30 AM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM |
Local time in El Sobrante: 1:16 AM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (510) 222-0607 to confirm.
Location & directions
3748 San Pablo Dam RdEl Sobrante, CA 94803
About El Chalan Restaurant
El Chalan Restaurant is a Peruvian restaurant you'll find at 3748 San Pablo Dam Rd in El Sobrante, California. Our El Sobrante guide covers 8 food and drink spots, and this is one of them. Prices are affordable ($10–20 per person).
El Chalan Restaurant is open 6 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM (closed Monday).
The menu we have on file lists 67 items across 15 sections, including DRINKS, CHICKEN, SALADS, SEAFOOD, and LAS VAINITA SALTADOS. Listed prices range from $1.80 to $37.20, with a typical item around $20.40. Dishes worth a look include Inca Kola Can, Aji De Gallina, and Caprese Salad.
You can visit for takeaway and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and quiet, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. The place is family friendly. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, coffee, comfort food, and healthy options.
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. Reservations are accepted; call (510) 222-0607 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Peruvian Restaurant
- Address
- 3748 San Pablo Dam Rd, El Sobrante, CA 94803
- Phone
- (510) 222-0607
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM (closed Monday)
- Menu
- 67 items · $1.80–$37.20
- Listing updated
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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 Peruvian restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared El Chalan Restaurant’s weekday schedule with 51 other Peruvian restaurants in California. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:30 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 8:30 PM, in line with the typical 8:30 PM.
In total it is open about 54 hours a week, 6 hours fewer than the local median of 60. 94% of Peruvian restaurants in California open on Sundays, and El Chalan Restaurant is one of them.
Compared with 51 other Peruvian restaurants in California that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Peruvian restaurants in California
Based on 31 menus with 2,213 priced items from Peruvian restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $17.99, and half of all items are priced between $8.84 and $23.00.
At El Chalan Restaurant the median listed price is $20.40, close to the typical $17.99 for Peruvian restaurants in California.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Lomo Saltado | 58% | $23.50 |
| Papa a la Huancaina | 58% | $12.59 |
| Aji de Gallina | 52% | $23.02 |
| Ceviche Mixto | 52% | $23.87 |
| Chicha Morada | 48% | $5.00 |
| Pescado a Lo Macho | 45% | $26.72 |
| Ceviche de Pescado | 42% | $19.98 |
| Arroz con Mariscos | 39% | $24.98 |
Calculated from 31 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Photos
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Quiet
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
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
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of El Chalan Restaurant there are 5 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 7 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (2), Burgers & Fast Food (1), Bakeries & Desserts (1), and Italian (1).
El Chalan Restaurant is the only Peruvian restaurant within a mile (1 within three miles). The next closest is El Mono Fresh Flavors Of Peru, 2.6 mi away.
1 place within a mile stays open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- ItalianPj's Restaurant & Cocktail< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsMaria's Gourmet Pastries< 0.1 mi
- ThaiCalifornia Thai Restaurant0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeBoba & Beyond0.2 mi
- Breakfast & BrunchCafe Soleil El Sobrante0.3 mi
What to expect at a Peruvian restaurant
Latin American and Caribbean restaurants bring together dozens of national cuisines: Cuban sandwiches and ropa vieja, Puerto Rican mofongo, Peruvian ceviche and lomo saltado, Colombian and Venezuelan arepas, Salvadoran pupusas, Brazilian churrasco, Jamaican jerk and Haitian griot. Many are family-run and closely tied to the community around them.
What to order
- Pupusas, arepas or empanadas – inexpensive, handheld and a good introduction
- Ceviche – fresh citrus-cured fish, the signature of Peruvian kitchens
- Jerk chicken – smoky and spicy, a Jamaican staple
- Cuban sandwich or ropa vieja – classics of Cuban-American cooking
Good to know
- Many places do brisk takeout at lunch; dinner is more relaxed.
- Weekend menus may include special dishes such as sancocho or feijoada.
- Ask for the house hot sauce or pikliz – it is often made on site.
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Frequently asked questions
What are El Chalan Restaurant's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM (closed Monday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM; Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM; Thursday: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM; Friday: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM; Saturday: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM; Sunday: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM.
Is El Chalan Restaurant open on Sunday?
Yes, El Chalan Restaurant is open on Sundays: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM.
Where is El Chalan Restaurant located?
El Chalan Restaurant is located at 3748 San Pablo Dam Rd, El Sobrante, CA 94803.
What is the phone number of El Chalan Restaurant?
You can call El Chalan Restaurant at (510) 222-0607.
Does El Chalan Restaurant offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for El Chalan Restaurant, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeaway and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at El Chalan Restaurant?
The typical price range at El Chalan Restaurant is $10–20 per person. Menu prices range from $1.80 to $37.20.
Does El Chalan Restaurant take reservations?
Yes, El Chalan Restaurant accepts reservations.
Is El Chalan Restaurant wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is El Chalan Restaurant open late?
No, El Chalan Restaurant usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near El Chalan Restaurant?
There are 7 other places to eat and drink within a mile of El Chalan Restaurant. Nearby options include Pj's Restaurant & Cocktail (< 0.1 mi), Maria's Gourmet Pastries (< 0.1 mi), and California Thai Restaurant (0.1 mi).
Are there other Peruvian restaurants near El Chalan Restaurant?
None within a mile. The closest is El Mono Fresh Flavors Of Peru, 2.6 mi away.
How much do Peruvian restaurants in California cost?
Based on 31 menus with 2,213 priced items from Peruvian restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $17.99, and half of all items are priced between $8.84 and $23.00.
