Easy to Reach
Rita's Margaritas & Mexican Grill sits at 855 8th St, Arcata, CA 95521. The address gives the visit a fixed starting point on an easy city street, and the restaurant keeps the arrival simple from the first turn.
The car park is wheelchair accessible. The entrance is wheelchair accessible too, so the path from the curb to the door stays direct. Inside, wheelchair-accessible seating supports a smooth move from arrival to table. The toilet is wheelchair accessible as well, which matters once lunch stretches into dinner and the meal takes its time. For anyone searching for a Mexican restaurant Arcata can point to without confusion, the location keeps the basics in one place. see the food list for this Arcata Mexican grill
Good to Know
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet Plan for a level arrival from parking to the door, then continue to seating without needing a separate transfer point. The restroom is on the same accessible route.
Open Every Day
Rita's Margaritas & Mexican Grill opens Monday through Sunday, 11 AM–9 PM. That daily window fits a quick midday stop, a late lunch, or dinner after work, with the same hours every day of the week.
The kitchen centers on Mexican classics, and the drink side includes margaritas and tequila choices. A visit can start with a drink, move into a plate, and then settle into a second round of conversation before closing time. The 4.3 rating comes from 306 reviews, which gives the place a clear public record over a large sample. The schedule and the drink list make the Arcata Mexican grill easy to plan around, whether the table wants a simple meal or a longer stop. browse the menu page for more dishes
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About Rita's Margaritas & Mexican Grill
Rita's Margaritas & Mexican Grill sits at 855 8th St in Arcata. It serves Mexican classics in a relaxed setting, with margaritas and tequila choices in most locations. The restaurant is open every day from 11 AM to 9 PM.
The menu covers familiar ground with a wide spread of choices. Combinations, appetizers, and a la carte plates give diners room to build a meal around what they want that day. Burritos, tacos, enchiladas, chimichangas, tostadas, salads, and torta sandwiches appear alongside chips, guacamole, and jalapeño poppers. The kitchen also includes items such as Baja Fish Taco and Carne Asada, along with specials and a buy one, get one free section. A meal can start with an appetizer, move to a plate, then finish with a second round from the combinations or a la carte side of the menu. Guests can keep it light with a salad or go for a fuller plate built around meat, tortillas, and sauce.
The dining room includes wheelchair-accessible seating. The car park, entrance, and toilet are wheelchair accessible too. That makes the visit straightforward from arrival to table.
The house draws steady attention for margaritas, taco Tuesday, vegan options, patio seating, chipotle sauce, welcoming staff, mole enchiladas, tequila selection, margherita, and carne asada tacos. Those details point to a place that keeps both the bar and the kitchen busy, with room for a quick plate or a longer meal. Diners can choose a simple order or build out the table with shared starters, then settle in for another round.
Opening Hours
- Monday 11 AM–9 PM
- Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM
- Wednesday 11 AM–9 PM
- Thursday 11 AM–9 PM
- Friday 11 AM–9 PM
- Saturday 11 AM–9 PM
- Sunday 11 AM–9 PM
Mexican classics, margaritas, and a straightforward daily schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the opening hours each day?
The restaurant is open Monday through Sunday from 11 AM to 9 PM. That gives a steady window for lunch, dinner, and later evening plans across the whole week. Guests can choose a day that fits their schedule without checking for weekday changes.
What accessibility features are available?
The restaurant has a wheelchair-accessible car park, a wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and a wheelchair-accessible toilet. Guests who need those features can plan a direct arrival, then stay seated and dine on site without changing locations.
What kinds of menu sections are offered?
The menu includes Buy 1, Get 1 Free, Rita's Specials, A La Carte, Combinations, and Appetizers. That gives guests a choice between smaller plates and fuller meal formats when deciding how much to order. It also helps groups split up by appetite before they sit down.
What are some dishes on the menu?
Menu items include Super Burrito ANY MEAT, Taco Salad, Two Enchiladas, Jalapeño Poppers, Carne Asada, Baja Fish Taco, and Torta Sandwich. Guests can use those names to picture the style of meal before ordering, then choose between handheld items, plated dishes, or starter plates.
Where is the restaurant located?
Rita's Margaritas & Mexican Grill is at 855 8th St, Arcata, CA 95521, United States. Guests can build the address into their route before leaving and arrive with the full street number ready for navigation.
