El Cholo

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840 E Whittier Blvd
La Habra, CA 90631
El Cholo is a Mexican restaurant chain that was founded in 1923 by Alejandro Borquez. The chain s restaurants have Spanish-influenced architecture that includes hand-painted arches, rustic ceiling timbers, fireplaces and photos of history and celebrities. The chain serves a variety of tamales, enchiladas and fajitas. Its restaurants feature a range of signature margaritas and tequilas. The chain also offers tacos, taquitos and chilaquiles. Its restaurants provide banquet facilities for private dining. The chain operates an e-store that features a range of products, such as T-shirts, hats, cook books and tamales. El Cholo funds and supports nonprofit organizations and conducts events to honor soldiers, teachers, police officers and firefighters. The chain offers promotional meal packages, party platters and gift cards. El Cholo maintains a location in La Habra, Calif.

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3.5887 reviews
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Mari V.
11/19/2025

This place is always busy (in a good way). The employees are always kind and friendly. Inside feels like you are in an hacienda in Mexico. There are plenty of choices on the menu. The...

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Alma R.
10/18/2025

Felt like yummy Mexican food and thank goodness we have El Cholo near by! I had the Mariscos Enchiladas and they were full of shrimp, scallops as a few lobster bites, yum! Hubby had a chicken...

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Lauren N.
10/18/2025

Food - 4/10 - The fajitas were mainly bell peppers and onions ..... I Ordered the shrimp fajitas and they were skimpy on the shrimp . It was very mediocre. The taquitos weren't that great. Me and...

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Tommy N.
8/23/2025

Ambiance is very cute and charming. It has a traditional Mexican style throughout the restaurant, with Spanish tiles, a wrought iron chandelier and a fireplace in the main entrance room. The room...

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Moses M.
8/31/2025

This place is a gem. They have all your favorits for the most part, including everything from burritos to fajitas. I love their chili rojo with rice and beans. They have chips and salsa on the...

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