El Cholo Restaurant

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1121 S Western Ave (at West 11th Street)
Los Angeles, CA 90006

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(323) 734-2773
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El Cholo Restaurant - Los Angeles, CA
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El Cholo Restaurant - Los Angeles, CA
El Cholo Restaurant - Los Angeles, CA
El Cholo Restaurant - Los Angeles, CA
El Cholo Restaurant - Los Angeles, CA
El Cholo Restaurant - Los Angeles, CA
El Cholo Restaurant - Los Angeles, CA
El Cholo Restaurant - Los Angeles, CA
El Cholo Restaurant - Los Angeles, CA
El Cholo Restaurant - Los Angeles, CA
El Cholo Restaurant - Los Angeles, CA
El Cholo Restaurant - Los Angeles, CA
El Cholo Restaurant - Los Angeles, CA
El Cholo Restaurant - Los Angeles, CA
El Cholo Restaurant - Los Angeles, CA
El Cholo Restaurant - Los Angeles, CA
El Cholo Restaurant - Los Angeles, CA
El Cholo Restaurant - Los Angeles, CA
El Cholo Restaurant - Los Angeles, CA
El Cholo Restaurant - Los Angeles, CA
El Cholo Restaurant - Los Angeles, CA
El Cholo Restaurant - Los Angeles, CA
El Cholo Restaurant - Los Angeles, CA
El Cholo Restaurant - Los Angeles, CA
El Cholo Restaurant - Los Angeles, CA
El Cholo Restaurant - Los Angeles, CA
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Best

if the mood strikes for some mexican food,,, then this is the spot to go... great prices, good portions, satisfying taste.

Worst

although the building may be historic, the food is horribly bland. Nachos? Chips with melted cheese on top. dishes come with generic ""spanish"" rice and flavorless refried bea...

Damn Fine Food 12/27/2010

Ok, not fine but it is TASTY. I go here when I'm feeling in the food for some Latin flavor. Go, eat, enjoy. Never had a bad experience here, always delicious. more
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Succulent Tamales 12/19/2006

I can't tell you where to go to stay in Los Angeles, but if you like tamales at ALL, I urge you to try out El Cholo Mexican Restaurant. It's a funky place opened almost 80 years ago, and their green corn tamale recipe was developed back then. They've been serving it up since then to stars and tourists alike, and it's been around for almost a century for good reason. Like many places in LA, you might have to wait a while for a seat, so get there early (or late), and have a margarita. more
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Affordable for Students, I wouldn't go there otherwise 11/24/2005

The only times I've been to El Cholo have been because of the student discount they offer to USC students. Every time I've gone I've been disappointed in the quality of the food, closer to fast Mexican food but served on a plate. The portions are big enough, it's just that the food is nothing to get excited about. To make it worse it's usually busy so you have to wait for a table and the parking is bad so you have to valet. more
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sweet deal 9/25/2005

El Cholo is an extremely popular Mexican food joint. After starting off with hot chips and salsa, traditional entrees range from fajitas to combination platters. Their margaritas are definitely popular as well. The overall setting is just very warm and welcoming, great for families and large groups. Prices go fairly high for Mexican food in Los Angeles, but it's clean, and doesn't matter quite so much if you have a USC student ID on a weekday, which gives you 50% off your entree. more
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Mexican Food for Families 9/24/2005

This location is the original El Cholo location and has lots of flavor to it. While the food is good, I think it's the ambience that is fun. If you order guacamole they make it for you right at your table. The staff is accustomed to familes with kids, so you don't have to feel bad if they make a mess at the table. While you can probably find cheaper Mexican food at a local taco stand around the corner, el Cholo is a nice big family restaurant and is clean. more
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Great Mexican Food 8/25/2005

El Cholo, founded in 1923, finally has a location on the Westside! Enjoy the incredible Mexican cuisine, award-winning margaritas and historical ambiance of this Los Angeles legend. more
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Mexican food. 8/17/2005

El Cholo is an upper-class Mexican restaurant that provides a nice atmosphere with it's garden interior and such. The food selection is wide and the prices are decent. Wide range of drinks to choose from as well, as well as a full-bar. Valet parking solves any real parking issues, since parking in the area is a real pain on busy nights. more
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Great real mexican food 8/14/2005

This celebrity favorite Mexican restaurant is located near USC and has a full bar as well as ample seating. They have a group of popular combinations (#1 is the most popular and my favorite and comes with a taco and an enchilada). The service is so-so, but the food is worth the wait. Try the appetizer sampler! more
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Hungry hordes line up at this L.A. institution for potent margaritas and famous green-corn tamales.

Owner Message

  • "...this 'true institution' continues to produce 'green corn tamales straight from heaven' and the 'best, strongest margaritas in LA' after over 75 years 'these guys have got it down!'...."
    - Zagat Restaurant Guide

Editorial

  • In Short
    Low ceilings and exposed wood beams crown this venerable family-owned restaurant, with vintage photos of L.A. and memorabilia lining the colorful walls. High-back booths fill the...

  • 5/2/2008 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Monday - Thursday: 11:00am - 10:00pm Friday - Saturday: 11:00am - 11:00pm Sunday: 11:00am ??? 9:00pm
  • Payments: Diner's Club, Visa, American Express, Master Card, Discover
  • Neighborhoods: Central LA, Mid City
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