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.
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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3.51,707 reviews
Bob M.
8/24/2025
I haven't been here since 1987 when we would meet for after class margaritas fresh guacamole and delicious enchiladas. Having read they are 100 years old now I got nostalgic. The neighborhood is...
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...
Antonio K.
12/2/2025
Great Mexican food and the drinks are the best (Margaritas ) better than any place I've ever been. Been all over Mexico , South America, central America even Hawaii. I collect Tequila to the tune...
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