El Cholo

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2166 S 900 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84106

El Cholo is a historic Mexican restaurant that began in 1922 when Alejandro Borquez and his wife Rosa opened The Sonora Cafe in Santa Barbara, California. Over the decades, it has evolved into a family-owned establishment, renowned for its rich culinary heritage and innovative dishes, including the famous nachos and margaritas.

With multiple locations, including Salt Lake City, El Cholo has become a staple in the Mexican dining scene, celebrating over 90 years of service and tradition. The restaurant is recognized for its commitment to quality ingredients and has garnered accolades for its signature dishes, making it a beloved destination for both locals and visitors alike.

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Veronica G.
8/8/2025

We only ordered the enchiladas suizas and the mole enchiladas. Both of them were delicious! Horchata was really good too!! We will be coming back to enjoy more menu items. Service was super...

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Jana N.
7/16/2025

What a great place. You should go. The construction is not THAT bad! This place is authentic LA area Mexican food. No Tex Mex here. It's a tad on the pricey side for me but it is worth it and...

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Daisy R.
7/5/2025

Figured I'd update my review, since it's been a while. Came here on a date night with my husband. I got a refreshing Pacifico to drink and my husband got the Mint Lemonade, very delightful!! We...

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Amy M.
4/12/2025

Coming from CA and growing up in LA County I knew about El Cholo. While I had never actually been, I heard nothing but good things. I found this news article about the SLC location shortly after...

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Maina D.
8/29/2025

El Cholo has been around for a long time. They put lots of memorabilia around the restaurant which gives it a homey feel. I got the tostada, which was delicious! The chips and salsa were good too....

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