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
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...

Food - lousy, margaritas good. 6/24/2002

That's all you really need to remember about El Cholo. Go there with a group for happy hour and enjoy the margaritas, then leave and go someplace else for dinner. more
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This place is ok, just ok. 6/21/2002

I do mean ok, just ok. The food wasn't all that I thought it was going to be. I want here for my Birthday, was not impressed. However the mix drinks were excellent. THe service was good. I do agree with voting them the best Margarita's in Los Angels. But that's about all. more
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I don't get it 6/12/2002

Not sure where this place got the reputation as a LA landmark. My 3 month old niece screamed every time we tried to bring her inside and I think she has the right idea. The decor is nice, but the staff was surly and the food was bad. No need to go deep into a sketchy nieghborhood for this one. Pros: big Cons: nieghborhood, salsa weak, loud more
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6 6/11/2002

decent place food is ok but not great, service is the same, the only thing they have that is not ok is the salsa wich is pretty good. more
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Yum 6/10/2002

Love the strawberry margaritas! I had the chicken chimichangas and it was very good. Atmosphere was okay. Cons: kids more
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Avoid the Rush 6/10/2002

El Cholo food can be quite good and the Marguritas are terrific. The problem is that things go down hill when this very large restaurant is crowded. I advise arriving early, or avoid the weekend. The green corn tamalies are always great. Pros: Good Food, Friendly Ambiance/bar, Marguritas Cons: Can be too Busy, Often a jammed Bar more
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So-so 6/5/2002

The atmosphere is fine but the food is mediocre, the drinks will carry you through the night, more
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Soooo much food 6/5/2002

The food at El Cholo is pretty good. I like to have the Chicken Chimis. They are great and are alot of food to eat with rice and beans. The other food I tried is pretty good but not the best I have ever had. Pros: Lots of food, good salsa Cons: ok service more
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What's the big deal? 6/4/2002

It's not INCREDIBLE!!!. Nor is the atmosphere AMAZING!!!!!. It's nice, fun and the food is good. It's also a bit more expensive than a lunch should be. And the ""world famour margeritas"" are nothing more than expensive margeritas. They'll get you sloshed but so will a bottle of Boon's Farm. For my daily mexican fix I'll stick with the simple and authentic. Someplace like Romero's is much more my style. more
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Green corn tamales rock! 5/30/2002

The green corn tamales and chili relleno here are real good! The green corn tamales are a little on the sweet side, but still delicious. They have a margarita here called the 24 Kt. Margarita that costs $24. One sip and you'll know why it's so damn expensive! more
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The Best Green Corn Tamales! 5/22/2002

El Cholo has to be the best mexican restaurant around Los Angeles! They are well known for thier GREAT Green Corn Tamales! The service can be kinda slow at times... Otherwise the food is great!!! Pros: parking, food, drinks Cons: the wait, slow service, crowded more
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Spicy Nights 5/22/2002

The food at El Cholo's is Very Good they offer a range of Items and the praportions are very Generious Pros: Inexpensive, Good Food, A lot for the Price Cons: Parking, not to much for kids, kids menu is small more
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El Mediocoro 5/19/2002

Yeah, this place is a mainstay in the LA restaurant scene, but the truth is, it's just not that good. Well, at least the food is not that good. The atmosphere is a lot of fun, with the labyrinth of rooms and the friendly waiters. But the food is fair to midland, no real spice to it, and certainly nothing original. Pros: Atmosphere Cons: Food, Lines more
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Why is this place so busy? 5/16/2002

I find the food bland, the service spotty and overall, just not worth the wait. more
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Mexico in LA 5/15/2002

Good Old school Mexican food with Friendly service and a fun place to chill. more
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Menu for El Cholo Restaurant


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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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