Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:30 AM
| Monday | 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in Amherst: 3:12 AM (EST). Holiday hours may differ.
About Mission Cantina
Located at 485 West Street in Amherst, Massachusetts, Mission Cantina is a Mexican restaurant. It's part of our guide to 69 restaurants, cafes and bars in Amherst.
Mission Cantina is open 7 days a week, usually 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Available service options are dine-in.
Quick facts
- Category
- Mexican Restaurant
- Address
- 485 West Street, Amherst, MA
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 5 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Mexican restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Mission Cantina’s weekday schedule with 208 other Mexican restaurants in Massachusetts. On a typical weekday it opens at 4:00 PM, later than most (the typical opening time is 10:45 AM) and closes at 10:00 PM, in line with the typical 10:00 PM.
In total it is open about 49 hours a week, 30 hours fewer than the local median of 79. 90% of Mexican restaurants in Massachusetts open on Sundays, and Mission Cantina is one of them.
Compared with 208 other Mexican restaurants in Massachusetts that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Mexican restaurants in Massachusetts
Based on 40 menus with 3,275 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Massachusetts, the median menu item costs $13.45, and half of all items are priced between $6.49 and $18.00.
We don’t have Mission Cantina’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Mexican restaurants in Massachusetts typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Churros | 52% | $7.50 |
| Guacamole | 48% | $5.87 |
| Sour Cream | 40% | $1.80 |
| Horchata | 32% | $4.50 |
| Carne Asada | 32% | $24.00 |
| Flan | 32% | $6.97 |
| Chips & Salsa | 30% | $5.00 |
| Cheese Quesadilla | 28% | $11.25 |
Calculated from 40 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 Mission Cantina there are 3 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 3 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (1), Pizza (1), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (1).
Competition is light: 1 other Mexican restaurant is within a mile and 6 within three miles. The closest is El Comalito, < 0.1 mi away.
Nearest places of other kinds
- PizzaSibies Pizza< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsThe Moan and Dove< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsHadley Scoop at the Silos1.6 mi
- AmericanApplebee's1.9 mi
- Breakfast & BrunchThe Skinny Pancake1.9 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 Mission Cantina's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Monday: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Is Mission Cantina open on Sunday?
Yes, Mission Cantina is open on Sundays: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Where is Mission Cantina located?
Mission Cantina is located at 485 West Street, Amherst, MA.
Does Mission Cantina offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Mission Cantina. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is Mission Cantina open late?
Yes – Mission Cantina is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Mission Cantina?
There are 3 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Mission Cantina. Nearby options include Sibies Pizza (< 0.1 mi), The Moan and Dove (< 0.1 mi), and Hadley Scoop at the Silos (1.6 mi).
Are there other Mexican restaurants near Mission Cantina?
1 other Mexican restaurant within a mile. The closest is El Comalito, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do Mexican restaurants in Massachusetts cost?
Based on 40 menus with 3,275 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Massachusetts, the median menu item costs $13.45, and half of all items are priced between $6.49 and $18.00.
Nearby places
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