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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3.51,711 reviews
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.
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...
Hannah
1/5/2026
Walked in and the place wasn't busy at all and we were still told to wait for a second. Throughout the whole meal, service was slow for servers and hosts. Food was honestly a little overpriced as...
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