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El Cholo Restaurant

1121 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles, CA | Map it  

90006 34.050227 -118.309051

(323) 419-4158 | View Website

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Hungry hordes line up at this L.A. institution for potent margaritas and famous green-corn tamales.

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Neighborhoods:
Central LA, Mid City
Categories:
Restaurants
Cuisine:
Mexican

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Review Highlights

ambiance
88%
“The atmosphere is cozy, interesting, and fun.”
drinks
89%
“DO not go to this place, stay home and save money unless you want a good drink.”
food quality
77%
“The food at El Cholo's is Very Good they offer a range of Items and the praportions are very Generious”
menu variety
75%
“The fresh fruit blended margs are excellent and they have a great selection of tequilas.”
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overall
100%
“My favorite Mexican restaurant in L.A.”
service
73%
“The atmosphere is a lot of fun, with the labyrinth of rooms and the friendly waiters.”
value
75%
“Consistently excellent and worth the wait”
wait time
27%
“The food was not very good and the watier was slow.” View Less

Reviews for El Cholo Restaurant

JasonTheMan

Member since Nov, 2011 View Profile
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Joined 6 months ago
4.0
November 21, 2011

Green Corn?. I got three words for you: "Green Corn Tamale." The fact that these are served for only a limited time makes me want them more. Yum. In the off season, your place is still awesome. Love the drinks and the chill atmosphere!

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claritaharing

Member since Apr, 2011 View Profile
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Joined 1 year ago
5.0
April 07, 2011

the place to eat. if the mood strikes for some mexican food,,, then this is the spot to go... great prices, good portions, satisfying taste.

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DianaTakesaBite

Member since Sep, 2006 View Profile
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Joined 6 years ago
3.0
January 31, 2010

Breaking all the foodie rules... and loving every minute. I should be ashamed. Should hide it from my foodie friends who live by taco trucks and authentic Mexican eateries that don't have carrots in their chicken fajitas. I shouldn't like it, or the distinct "gringo" vibe that permeates the premises of the original El Cholo near USC. But I do. The food isn't anything that will change my life, but when I dine there, I'm not looking for the ultimate epicurean experience. I dine at El Cholo for a perfectly respectable plate of chicken chimichangas, the strong margaritas that make me forget I only drink wine, and for the fun atmosphere that says, "Hey, it's okay to be just above average."

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travelbugg1980

Member since Mar, 2007 View Profile
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Joined 5 years ago
4.0
December 17, 2009

Huge portions. Great place for lunch or for a casual dinner with family or with a group. Food was great, portions huge! And margaritas taste as they should.... Mmm! Service was a little slow, but friendly. And once we ordered, the food did come quickly... I recommend the Blue corn enchiladas. Little pricier than some other mexican restaurants, about $15 a plate for lunch, but the portions are more than fair for what you pay. I could not finish my meal, though trust me, I tried!

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legacy2012

Member since Jan, 2009 View Profile
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Joined 3 years ago
5.0
January 19, 2009

Best TexMex in LA. love to go there with friends and family. they have excellent texmex and service is good. love the margarita especial and sonoma nachos are fabulous. they have a great patio and there is lots lots lots of space.

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