Luke W.
5/18/2025
The interior does not have windows creating a dark ambiance. We completely forgot it was daytime when we went outside! The restaurant itself has lots of decor and is reminiscent of a museum. The...
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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3.51,701 reviews
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...
Eric H.
4/19/2025
Est. 1927- Steeped in history, El Cholo is the oldest surviving Mexican Restaurant to have stayed in the same place. Originally opened in 1923 as the Sonora Cafe, they changed the name to El...
Marisa T.
8/9/2025
It was our first time visiting here today. Service was fast & friendly. We came about 2 pm which is an off time. They had lunch specials until 4 pm, even on weekends. We got the coconut margaritas...
Emmanuel T.
8/10/2025
We came to try this very old restaurant in Los Angeles & weren't disappointed! I ordered the carne con chile & it was basically barbacoa but it was good! I got flour tortillas & made myself tacos...
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