Edwin U.
9/26/2025
I really enjoyed my visit to The Cholo! The atmosphere is vibrant and welcoming, with a cool mix of modern and classic touches. The food was flavorful and beautifully presented--I especially loved...
El Cholo
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1025 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Founded in 1997, El Cholo is a restaurant that serves Mexican, contemporary and classic dishes. Its menu includes fiesta platters, cheese quesadillas and tortilla soups. The restaurant offers steaks, shrimp, chicken breast, Caesar and house salads and vegetables. El Cholo provides space for parties and accommodates up to 20 guests. It offers cooking instructions and recipe information. The restaurant also provides lemonade, strawberry and cadillac margaritas and cranberry juice. Its menu features New York-style steak with beans, rice, cheddar cheese, tomato sauce and cream. El Cholo works in collaboration with a nonprofit organization that provides food and entertainment items to overseas troops.
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3.51,379 reviews
G T.
9/13/2025
It's been many years since my last visit to El Cholo. It was completely out of my realm of thinking. I thank my son for recommending it for our latest family dinner. I forgot how good the food at...
Cheryl K.
8/21/2025
Came to El Cholo with a big group that's been coming here for years. We ordered the carne asada burrito, carne asada plate, and a kids bean and cheese burrito. (plus guac, margaritas, and...
Jetrina M.
7/2/2025
I went here for lunch with a friend on a Tuesday afternoon around 12. It was not busy at all and we were seating immediately - we chose outdoor seating. There is complimentary chips and salsa...
Eliyahu R.
10/4/2025
The food and ambiance here are always top notch. Such delicious and authentic Mexican food. Excellent service. Good salsa (though not the best in LA). Their margaritas are top notch. It's always a...
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