El Cholo Restaurant

El Cholo Restaurant is a mexican restaurant Los Angeles located in United States.

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Address

1121 S Western Ave (at W 11th St) Los Angeles , CA 90006 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Full Bar, Cocktails

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Anthony Guerrero

The albobdligas soup is a great appetizer ! Some of the best dishes are their enchiladas because there are so many to choose from, my favorite ones are the Santa Barbara enchiladas .

Dress for the Date

Est. 1923 still as a native to Los Angeles one of my favorite Mexican restaurants . Bonus they have a Fiesta Hour serving up an awesome cheese quesadilla !

Karen A

The steak and shrimp fajitas are amazingly delicious here, served with veggies , refried beans , sour cream , cheese and guacamole .????

Offbeat L.A.

Offbeat L.A. tip: true vintage Los Angeles. Opened in 1927 it is one of the oldest restaurants in town and the oldest Mexican restaurant in L.A.

Joseph C

El Cholo! Enjoy your time in Carmen's Cantina homes! It gets packed in the evening time aye ????????????????????????????

Jourdan K.

Ask to be seated at the famous nacho table . They say it's the worst seat in the house (near the kitchen), but you get a free plate of nachos . The whole place is loud ! So worth it!

Chris L

"Carmen's Original Nachos (1959)" and "Sonora Style Nachos (1983)" with the added bonus of beans and guacamole .

Ann Palmer

Special Reposado Margarita is perfect for Linner libation. And don’t pass up their enchilada sauce !

Leslie Macchiarella

The massive history plate! Fresh guacamole made to order tableside.

Carlos Acosta

You gotta try the Sonora Style Nachos and add chicken to them. Amazinggly cheesy!! Oh forgot to mention the El Cholo Margaritas . Go for them!

Eijae Zanders

The street tacos , chicken chimichanga & la lemonade are my faves!

P.E. Thomas

Margaritas , nachos , green corn tamales when it's warm. An L.A. institution, for good reason.

Angela Harris

I am a fajitas Person. Shrimp or steak . Guac , sour cream etc. Love it.

Natalie Moreno

I chose the Tres tacos al carbon and was not disappointed. Very large portion sizes.

Jason Hsin

The blue corn tamales are to die for and just the right amount of sweet.

Carmen N

It's a classic LA establishment. Enchiladas , margaritas . The Taste of History.

Jane Doe

Ask for the spicy salsa for a kicked up version of the house stuff! ????

Cara

The original El Cholo...although there are newer establishments....this one has my heart.

Cara T

The pork carnitas are awesome! Very generous portions and lots of gluten-free options too.

Paul Camilang

Best nachos and Mexican food I always rave about how good it was

Alma Morfin

Best fruit Margaritas ! This one is mango strawberry :)

Jennifer

Catering a party? This restaurant pulled through with food ready on time and help putting it all in my car.

Winnie Khoo

Fave: green corn tamale , crabmeat enchiladas

Bravo

Guacamole made table side…what else do I need to say…I am drooling :) -Danielle Keene, Top Chef Just Desserts

Arjumand Bonhomme

Blue corn enchiladas were amazing!

Will Moody

The margaritas are amazing, as are the green corn tamales .

Glenda Ross-Winn

My children and me have been eating at this restaurant for 30 yrs. Order #4.

Gillian

It might seem like an extravagance, but spring for the tableside guacamole . It is seriously so amazing. Plus it's like a little show to watch them make it!

Jacki Morie

Best old Los Angeles mexican restaurant . Hollywood 40s atmosphere and awesome green corn tamales in season!

Sy Calac

The pitcher Margaritas are very yummy!! And worth it!!

Carmen

La sopa de albondigas tasted so good!

AZ Productions

Get the Guacamole ! Everything here is amazing, even the tacos are endorsed by Rachael Ray!

Lance Mayfield

Bean/cheese burrito , coke , cheese quesadilla , blue corn chicken enchilada , & orange juice . 2 adults, 2children. Price : $31.25 + Tip!!!!!!! R u kiddin me????

Dan C

I admire this places attempt at Mexican food . However the only thing authentic about this place is the diarrea you will get it.

Don Zirpola

Order the green tamales May- September

Krossbones

Aside from all the hipster transplants that have invaded #SilverLake, I LOVE THIS PLACE! Great #margaritas , & the #ChileVerde is crazy good. Great service too.

Kativa Strickland

Sit at the famous nacho table and get free nachos !

Kyla Robinson

They have a great coconut frozen daiquiri !!!

Haley White

If you want some pretty straight up texmex this is it

ᴡ Corrales

Best known for its margaritas

Josh Furie

Get the green corm tamales when they are in season ( may - oct)

L T

It gets warm in there when crowded .

Mrs JBMB

Blue Corn Enchiladas are the BEST!!!!!!!!!!

Lydia Ammosova

The traditional Mexican flan is perfect! Share it with someone super cute ! ;-)

Stormie Onesupermom Weathers

Try the Santa Barbra its off the chain.... To die for

Nate Tharp

Green Corn Tamales

Valerie Bello

Try the Blue Corn Chicken Enchiladas

Kelly Sprinkles

Happy hour ! 3:00-6:00pm Mon. Thru Fri.

Katherine M.

Recommended by my friend Ice Cube. Read more

Nate Tharp

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