Gabby C.
12/23/2025
El Cholo is an LA institution for a reason--and the fajitas and margaritas alone are enough to keep you coming back. The fajitas arrive sizzling and aromatic, perfectly seasoned, and cooked just...
El Cholo
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1121 S Western Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90006
In 1927, George and Aurelia Salisbury opened El Cholo Restaurant in Los Angeles. The restaurant features authentic and traditional Mexican dishes. Its specialties include green corn tamales, enchiladas and fajitas. El Cholo Restaurant has a Spanish-influenced architecture that is accented with hand-painted arches, rustic ceiling timbers and traditional Mexican touches. Its interiors feature soft lighting, large wooden booths and photos of early Los Angeles history, family, friends and celebrities. The restaurant additionally includes full-service bars, fireplaces, patio dining areas and private banquet rooms. It operates a store that sells T-shirts, shirts and hats. El Cholo Restaurant is located in Los Angeles, and provides catering services. In addition, it offers gift certificates of several denominations.
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3.51,712 reviews
Maureen Y.
1/7/2026
Visited El Cholo restaurant on Western ave and 11th street after haven't being there since the early 1990 ties.. tequila margaritas on the rocks were watered down, sprite were watered down, the...
Tosha L.
11/1/2025
I was craving this LA staple and they did not disappoint today. Filet mignon tacos are my weakness. Service from Juan was amazing as usual. He's always so nice and professional.
Karen C.
11/29/2025
An overdue review for the original El Cholo's...I ordered ground beef enchiladas to go and they were really good. Lots of meat inside and on top of the tortillas. The menu was a little misleading...
Elisa C.
10/15/2025
This location is the original and it maintains its charm. I was very glad I made it in time to get the green corn tamales which are seasonal and won't be available after October. We got a side of...
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