Hours, address, rating
Don Ruben's Mexican Restaurant sits at 5109 CA-140 in Mariposa, CA 95338, right on a road that makes it easy to find on a drive through town. The restaurant holds a 4.3 rating from 491 reviews, a useful snapshot for planning a stop before lunch, after work, or on a weekend outing.
Hours stay steady through most of the week. It opens Monday through Wednesday at 11 AM and closes at 8:30 PM. Friday follows the same schedule. Saturday and Sunday start earlier, at 10 AM, then run to 8:30 PM. Thursday is closed. That pattern suits a late breakfast on the weekend, a midday meal, or a dinner stop without having to guess at the day’s schedule.
The address and hours matter together. A place on CA-140 works for travelers, local errands, and planned meals, and the open days give clear windows for each kind of visit. A stop here can fit around a drive along the highway, a town errand, or a table planned in advance for a busy evening.
The timing also changes the pace of the meal. A Saturday breakfast starts earlier than a weekday lunch, while a Friday dinner leaves more room for a longer sit-down visit. See the meal options before the trip, then match the visit to the hour that works best. The same address serves quick daytime stops and later meals with the same roadside access.
Opening Hours
- Monday 11 AM–8:30 PM
- Tuesday 11 AM–8:30 PM
- Wednesday 11 AM–8:30 PM
- Thursday Closed
- Friday 11 AM–8:30 PM
- Saturday 10 AM–8:30 PM
- Sunday 10 AM–8:30 PM
Inside and on the patio
The dining room supports dine-in meals with outdoor seating for guests who want fresh air at the table. Fast service shapes the pace, so lunch can move quickly and dinner can stay relaxed without dragging the visit out.
The room suits a range of trips. Solo dining fits easily. Groups have space for a shared meal. Tourists can settle in after a drive, then eat without a long wait. The setting stays casual, cosy, and quiet, which gives the meal a calm backdrop instead of a busy rush.
Takeaway and delivery add two more ways to use the kitchen. A guest can eat on site, take food to go, or have it brought elsewhere. That flexibility works for a meal before the next stop, a table that needs less time, or an evening at home with no cooking. The patio and the dining room give two ways to sit down, and the pace stays light enough for a quick lunch or a slower dinner.
A diner who stays inside gets table service and a seated meal. A guest who chooses outdoor seating still has the same direct path to food, then can leave when ready. Return to the main page if the visit needs a broader look at the restaurant before arriving.
Good to Know
- Planning your visit
- Accepts reservations Reservations are accepted, so guests can plan a table before a meal and arrive ready to sit down.
- Parking
- Free of charge street parking · Free parking lot Free street parking and a free parking lot are both available, so drivers can choose whichever spot is easiest on arrival.
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet Wheelchair access covers the car park, entrance, seating, and toilet, so guests can move through the visit without changing levels.
- Payment
- Credit cards · Debit cards · NFC mobile payments Payment works with cards or a contactless phone, so guests can close out the meal without stopping for cash.
- Children
- Good for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu Families can use the kids' menu and high chairs, which keeps ordering and seating simple for younger diners.
- Pets
- Dogs allowed outside Dogs are allowed outside, so guests bringing a pet can plan to stay in the outdoor area.
- Who comes here
- Groups · Tourists The room suits groups and tourists, so larger parties can plan a shared meal without needing a private setup.
- Atmosphere
- Casual · Cosy · Quiet The dining room stays casual, cosy, and quiet, which suits a meal with conversation and an unhurried pace.
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From the Menu
Parking and payment
Parking is straightforward here. Free of charge street parking and a free parking lot give drivers two ways to leave the car before walking in. The entrance, seating, car park, and toilet are wheelchair accessible, so the visit works for guests who need step-free access through more than one part of the restaurant.
Reservations are accepted. That can help when a group wants a set time or when a meal needs to fit around travel plans. Payment options include credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments, so the checkout stays simple.
Families have practical extras in place. High chairs are available, and the kids' menu gives younger diners their own choice. The restaurant is good for kids, and dogs are allowed outside. A parent can park, come through the accessible entrance, and settle in without a long walk from the car.
A reservation can also help with timing on busier meal periods. A guest arrives, parks in the lot or on the street, then heads through the accessible entrance and into the seating area. The payment choices keep the end of the visit quick, whether the bill is settled with a card or a mobile wallet.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the opening hours?
Monday through Wednesday, and Friday, the restaurant opens at 11 AM and closes at 8:30 PM. Saturday and Sunday hours run from 10 AM to 8:30 PM, and Thursday is closed. Guests planning an evening meal can arrive before closing and still have time for a sit-down dinner.
Can guests book a table ahead of time?
Reservations are accepted. That gives guests a clear way to plan for a table before arriving, especially for a group meal or a stop on a busy travel day. Booking ahead helps keep the visit simple once everyone reaches the restaurant.
Which payment methods are accepted?
Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted. Guests can settle the bill with a card or a contactless phone payment after the meal. That keeps checkout quick at the end of lunch or dinner.
Is parking available on site?
Free street parking and a free parking lot are both available. The address is 5109 CA-140 in Mariposa, so drivers can plan for a roadside stop and choose the space that fits best. That makes arrival straightforward for people coming in by car.
Is the restaurant accessible for wheelchair users?
Wheelchair access covers the car park, entrance, seating, and toilet. Guests can arrive, enter, sit down, and use the restroom without changing plans around the building layout. That makes a full meal easier to manage for wheelchair users and their companions.
Is this a good place for children?
The restaurant is good for kids, with high chairs and a kids' menu. Families can plan a sit-down meal with child-sized seating and food choices already in place. That keeps the visit practical for parents who want an easier meal stop.
