Opening hours
Closed · opens 7:00 AM
| Monday | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in Carson: 12:34 AM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (310) 764-4511 to confirm.
Location & directions
17209 S Central AveCarson, CA 90746
About Lucky Star Cafe
Located at 17209 S Central Ave in Carson, California, Lucky Star Cafe is a Mexican restaurant. Our Carson guide covers 61 food and drink spots, and this is one of them. It sits in the affordable price range ($10–20 per person).
Lucky Star Cafe is open 7 days a week, usually 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Early risers are covered too: doors open at 6:00 AM most days.
Lucky Star Cafe's menu features 144 dishes and drinks across 16 sections, including Fantastic Omelettes, Beverages, Amazing Burritos, Charbroiled Burgers, and Side Orders. Listed prices range from $2.20 to $37.10, with a typical item around $10.40. Menu highlights include Mushroom & Cheese Omelette, Hot Chocolate, and Veggie Burrito.
You can visit for delivery, drive-through, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, quiet, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups, tourists, and university students. The place is family friendly. It is especially popular for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 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, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (310) 764-4511 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Mexican Restaurant
- Address
- 17209 S Central Ave, Carson, CA 90746
- Phone
- (310) 764-4511
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Menu
- 144 items · $2.20–$37.10
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 7 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Mexican restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Lucky Star Cafe’s weekday schedule with 2,346 other Mexican restaurants in California. On a typical weekday it opens at 6:00 AM, earlier than 96% of them (the typical opening time is 9:00 AM) and closes at 10:00 PM, in line with the typical 10:00 PM.
In total it is open about 111 hours a week, 27 hours more than the local median of 84. 93% of Mexican restaurants in California open on Sundays, and Lucky Star Cafe is one of them.
Compared with 2,346 other Mexican restaurants in California that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Mexican restaurants in California
Based on 595 menus with 44,447 priced items from Mexican restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $12.50, and half of all items are priced between $6.49 and $17.00.
At Lucky Star Cafe the median listed price is $10.40, lower than the typical $12.50 for Mexican restaurants in California.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Guacamole | 37% | $5.99 |
| Huevos Rancheros | 34% | $14.50 |
| Chile Relleno | 33% | $9.72 |
| Quesadilla | 32% | $11.46 |
| Carne Asada | 30% | $18.97 |
| Menudo | 30% | $15.95 |
| Nachos | 29% | $12.07 |
| Burrito | 26% | $12.00 |
Calculated from 595 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Delivery
- Drive-through
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- 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
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
- University students
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
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 Lucky Star Cafe there are 6 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 11 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Burgers & Fast Food (5), Sandwiches & Delis (2), Chinese (1), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (1).
Competition is light: 1 other Mexican restaurant is within a mile and 12 within three miles. The closest is Del Taco, 1.0 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
- Burgers & Fast FoodCarl's Jr.< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeStarbucks0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisJimmy John's0.2 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsDunkin'0.2 mi
- ChinesePanda Express0.7 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 Lucky Star Cafe's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Is Lucky Star Cafe open on Sunday?
Yes, Lucky Star Cafe is open on Sundays: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Where is Lucky Star Cafe located?
Lucky Star Cafe is located at 17209 S Central Ave, Carson, CA 90746.
What is the phone number of Lucky Star Cafe?
You can call Lucky Star Cafe at (310) 764-4511.
Does Lucky Star Cafe offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Lucky Star Cafe offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: delivery, drive-through, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Lucky Star Cafe?
The typical price range at Lucky Star Cafe is $10–20 per person. Menu prices range from $2.20 to $37.10.
Does Lucky Star Cafe take reservations?
Yes, Lucky Star Cafe accepts reservations.
Is Lucky Star Cafe wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Lucky Star Cafe open late?
Yes – Lucky Star Cafe is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Lucky Star Cafe?
There are 11 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Lucky Star Cafe. Nearby options include Carl's Jr. (< 0.1 mi), Starbucks (0.1 mi), and Jimmy John's (0.2 mi).
Are there other Mexican restaurants near Lucky Star Cafe?
1 other Mexican restaurant within a mile. The closest is Del Taco, 1.0 mi away.
How much do Mexican restaurants in California cost?
Based on 595 menus with 44,447 priced items from Mexican restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $12.50, and half of all items are priced between $6.49 and $17.00.
