El Cholo

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1025 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90401
+1 (310) 899-1106
http://www.elcholo.com
Founded in 1997, El Cholo is a restaurant that serves Mexican, contemporary and classic dishes. Its menu includes fiesta platters, cheese quesadillas and tortilla soups. The restaurant offers steaks, shrimp, chicken breast, Caesar and house salads and vegetables. El Cholo provides space for parties and accommodates up to 20 guests. It offers cooking instructions and recipe information. The restaurant also provides lemonade, strawberry and cadillac margaritas and cranberry juice. Its menu features New York-style steak with beans, rice, cheddar cheese, tomato sauce and cream. El Cholo works in collaboration with a nonprofit organization that provides food and entertainment items to overseas troops.

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Denise P.
12/11/2025

Came here with a friend for a light dinner. First impression: clean and welcoming. Our server was patient and kind--since we were catching up, he checked in a few times but also gave us space,...

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Edwin U.
9/26/2025

I really enjoyed my visit to The Cholo! The atmosphere is vibrant and welcoming, with a cool mix of modern and classic touches. The food was flavorful and beautifully presented--I especially loved...

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G T.
9/13/2025

It's been many years since my last visit to El Cholo. It was completely out of my realm of thinking. I thank my son for recommending it for our latest family dinner. I forgot how good the food at...

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Rachel R.
12/19/2025

We came here for a holiday lunch with our team. It was so wonderful we got the guacamole as apps and then everyone got an entree. Staff was so wonderful, would 100% come back!! They had these...

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Colin W.
1/13/2026

My fiancé and my favorite restaurant in Santa Monica. The best most cozy place ever for date nights or brunch or birthday dinners or family gatherings. This is absolutely our go to. The service is...

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