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Hours

Mon-Sat 11am-10pm Sun 11am-9pm

Cross Street

West 11th Street

Parking

Valet

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Medium ($$)

El Cholo Restaurant   

1121 S Western Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90006
323-734-2773
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Rating: 3 out of 5  (48 Ratings)   Read Reviews (48)    Rate and Write a Review
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In ShortLow 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 dining rooms, and comfy sofas are strewn throughout the spacious bar. Gas-lit fireplaces add cozy ambiance while servers in traditional Mexican garb treat devoted customers like family. This Mexican fare has changed little since 1927. To start, a bowl brimming of freshly made guacamole is best with the obligatory warm chips. On the lighter side, the tostadita features a mound of shredded lettuce, black beans, fresh peas, avocado and tender, grilled chicken pouring out of a crispy flour shell. Otherwise, food is hearty and heavy: Bacon adds smoky flavor to grilled sirloin tacos, and chicken-filled blue corn enchiladas are doused in thick tomatillo sauce. The Taste of History combo tours house favorites like cheese enchiladas with slightly spicy red sauce and the ultra-puffy chili relleno.

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Review rating 1 out of 5
Crappy service, subpar food
By lizs237058 on 07/25/2006
Went for lunch with some friends. The service was not only slow, but we didn't get what we ordered no matter how many times we sent it back. And we didn't ask that any of their items be altered. The waitress just never got the order correct. The cheese on the plate was bubbly, but the enchiladas were warm at best. It was a colossal waste of time and money. We could have gone to a fast food place and received better food and service. For a place that is supposed to be legendary, it was anything but.
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Review rating 5 out of 5
You got this one right!!!
By frodobag2 on 06/10/2006
I first went in 1965. Loved it! Been going back ever since. That 41 years of regular patronage should speak for itself.
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Review rating 5 out of 5
El Cholo LaHabra
By elmruss on 04/03/2006
We started going to El Cholo in LaHabra in 1974. Over the 32 yrs we have had our birthday parties, wedding rehersal dinners, Christmas parties and New Year's Eve. The food is wonderful and of course the Margarita's can't be beat. Even though we have moved out to the Temecula area, we still go into El Cholo for dinner and my husband picks up Margarita mix on his way home from work. Whenever we have company from out of town or state, El Cholo is number one on our list of places to take them. In fact, my brother is coming from MA and that is the first place he requested to go. All of the management and staff are wonderful. We have never had a bad experience with any of them. They go out of their way to make you feel at home. Keep up the good work and food. Richard and Ellen Pierce
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Review rating 5 out of 5
By kabreencta on 02/19/2006
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