I would not suggest a burger. The food was so so. For 12.99 you got like a 2oz patty. You get a bigger burger at McDonald's even on a mc double. Learn from experience i guess.
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- Friendly servers in the diner
- Long waits for food
- Slots players call very tight
The short version
What visitors say about El Capitan Casino
El Capitan is an unfussy local casino in Hawthorne, open around the clock, with a diner that shuts at 9 pm. Most of its reviews are about that diner, and they're rough. Guests describe waits of close to an hour for breakfast, tables left dirty, and plates that arrive cold, burnt or missing sides. The servers themselves often get kind words, and blame tends to land on a short staffed kitchen. A few diners did leave happy with dinner.
On the floor, several players say the slots are about as tight as any they've played, and they walked away without hitting a single bonus. Cocktail servers are scarce, so drinks mean a trip to the bar, where one visitor found the prices high. Locals describe it as quiet and often close to empty.
Written from about 20 recent Google reviews, Google's most relevant and its lowest rated, read in September 2026. Places change, so take it as a guide rather than the last word.
Location
Finding El Capitan Casino
541 F St, Hawthorne, NV 89415
Google reviews
What people say about El Capitan Casino on Google
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3.2average from 50 Google reviews
Called in for breakfast It was OK, the server was friendly but the service was slow.
Some interesting caricatures having breakfast reminds me of the old Kenny Rogers song. The Gambler Probably carry small guns in their boots
Played 10 or 15 machines. Lost on all of the games, we won buck fifty to three dollars a couple of times but not much. Its not fun to play when the casino is rigged to where the people playing never hit a single bonus. I would recommend you not stop by on your way through town.
I had a very disappointing experience. The service was poor from start to finish, and the food arrived cold. Not only was my meal cold, but the sides that were supposed to come with my plate never arrived at all. To make matters worse, part of my order was missing and was never brought out.The entire experience felt…
Reviews and ratings belong to their authors and Google, and are not verified by us. Collected from Google Maps on September 28, 2026, so times are relative to that date.
Questions about El Capitan Casino
Where is El Capitan Casino?
At 541 F St in Hawthorne, about 94 miles from Downtown Reno as the crow flies. It's a Nevada casino, so it has slot machines as well as table games, and you need to be 21 to gamble.
Is El Capitan Casino open 24 hours?
Yes, around the clock every day, going by its Google listing. Holiday hours sometimes change, so call if you're planning around a particular time.
What is the phone number for El Capitan Casino?
775-945-3321.
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