An LA institution with an OC connection. Happy to have El Cholo in my neighborhood!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carmen's Original Nachos
Salisa Douglas
This is a great low key mexican restaurant. The food always come out so fast and they are always so friendly. We go almost monthly.
Kid-friendliness: They have kid options and will adjust adult items to be kid friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sonora Style Enchilada, El Cholo Margarita
Gigi Rodriguez
My first time here. Loved everything. We met up with my hubby's co-worker and his wife. I had a chili Verde Burrito and my hubby had two beef tacos with rice and beans. It was worth the drive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tacos De Carne Asada
Derek Clay
Great food. Huge portions
Food: 4
Service: 4
Anna Welsh
Best experience with Vicki, she was so sweet & great with my one year old! Great food, quick service & just nice people!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Guacamole
Paul Lyons
Old, fine tasting,classic Mexican dishes. Big, well lit restaurant, easy parking.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Olivia Covarrubias
I am a Mexican food snob, so it's really hard to impress me. I liked the service, the atmosphere and when I ate here it was before the lunch crowd, so we had a lot of room to ourselves. The food was good, but nothing earth shattering. There was plenty of parking. Lunch was pricey, so I expected something on a higher taste bud level.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
J. Thomas Lippert (Tomsfix)
Fresh tortillas are great. I'm not a big cheese eater, they probably are. For most items no problem taking most off. Others were a little harder. Other than that food was really good. Not overly greasy (for Mexican) good quality, well prepared. Hostess was super nice and helpful with answers to my questions.
Kid-friendliness: Sure
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Diego Alen
El Cholo is a Mexican restaurant that more than meets expectations.
Great atmosphere, better service and an interesting menu.
It's worth it if you feel like Mexican and you're in the area.
The food was really delicious and authentic. The chile con carne dish had just the right amount of spiciness. The coconut margarita was amazing too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ronda Mershon
Sat in the bar area - very big n bright makes for a pleasant and relaxing stay. Great service from the bar tender and food was good. Had the green chili enchiladas - one of their specialties and the taquitos.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alexis Catalano
So incredible and delicious, by far the best Mexican restaurant I’ve ever been too. I’ve gone with 8 family members before, and their seating did NOT DISAPPOINT!!!! I come here for so many special occasions, and I highly recommend going here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sonora-Style Enchilada, Tacos De Carne Asada, Vegetarian Fajitas, Tacos, Fajitas, Carmen's Original Nachos
EXCEPTIONAL FOOD
EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE !!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
An LA institution with an OC connection. Happy to have El Cholo in my neighborhood!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carmen's Original Nachos
This is a great low key mexican restaurant. The food always come out so fast and they are always so friendly. We go almost monthly.
Kid-friendliness: They have kid options and will adjust adult items to be kid friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sonora Style Enchilada, El Cholo Margarita
My first time here. Loved everything. We met up with my hubby's co-worker and his wife. I had a chili Verde Burrito and my hubby had two beef tacos with rice and beans. It was worth the drive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tacos De Carne Asada
Great food. Huge portions
Food: 4
Service: 4
Best experience with Vicki, she was so sweet & great with my one year old! Great food, quick service & just nice people!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Guacamole
Old, fine tasting,classic Mexican dishes. Big, well lit restaurant, easy parking.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
I am a Mexican food snob, so it's really hard to impress me. I liked the service, the atmosphere and when I ate here it was before the lunch crowd, so we had a lot of room to ourselves. The food was good, but nothing earth shattering. There was plenty of parking. Lunch was pricey, so I expected something on a higher taste bud level.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Fresh tortillas are great. I'm not a big cheese eater, they probably are. For most items no problem taking most off. Others were a little harder. Other than that food was really good. Not overly greasy (for Mexican) good quality, well prepared. Hostess was super nice and helpful with answers to my questions.
Kid-friendliness: Sure
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
El Cholo is a Mexican restaurant that more than meets expectations.
Great atmosphere, better service and an interesting menu.
It's worth it if you feel like Mexican and you're in the area.
Parking: In front of
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Taquitos 1995, Tostada Compuesta 1923, Enchilada Suiza 1976, Plato de Carnitas 1989
Restaurantji Recommends
Delicious food great service
Great place for drinks and food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Enchilada, El Cholo Margarita
The food was really delicious and authentic. The chile con carne dish had just the right amount of spiciness. The coconut margarita was amazing too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sat in the bar area - very big n bright makes for a pleasant and relaxing stay. Great service from the bar tender and food was good. Had the green chili enchiladas - one of their specialties and the taquitos.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So incredible and delicious, by far the best Mexican restaurant I’ve ever been too. I’ve gone with 8 family members before, and their seating did NOT DISAPPOINT!!!! I come here for so many special occasions, and I highly recommend going here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sonora-Style Enchilada, Tacos De Carne Asada, Vegetarian Fajitas, Tacos, Fajitas, Carmen's Original Nachos
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