El Cholo

1037 Flower St, Los Angeles
(213) 746-7750

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Fajitas with Your Choice of Fajitas Note Vegetarian Option Available
Small Bag of Chips and Salsa
Carmen's Original Nachos
Santa Barbara Enchiladas
Aged Cheese Quesadilla
Sonora Style Enchilada
Chicken Chimichangas
Sonora Style Nachos
Chicken Tostadita
Plato De Carnitas

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Two Cheese Enchiladas
Served with Spanish rice and refried beans.
Enchiladas Suiza (1976)
Breast of chicken, light salsa verde, sour cream.
A Taste of History (1996)
Cheese enchilada, rolled beef taco, chile relleno and pork tamale, Spanish rice, and refried beans.
Marinated Tender Strips of Steak
Sautéed with fresh vegetables, served on a sizzling skillet.
Molé Chicken Enchiladas (2023)
A new menu addition in honor of our 100th year. Slow-braised shredded chicken, jack cheese roasted chile, and chocolate mole.

Antojitos
Carmen's Original Nachos (1959)
House Guacamole (1955) (1/2 Portion)
Taquitos (1995)
Chicken, beef or crab, avocado salsa.
Aged Cheese Quesadilla (1969)
Grilled in a handmade flour tortilla. add $2 for protein
Handmade Flour Tortilla
1923.0
Fiesta Platter (1995)
Crab and beef taquitos, nachos, quesadillas, chimichangas, guacamole and sour cream.
Sonora Style Nachos (1983)
Frijoles, tomato salsa, sour cream, guacamole.
Chimichanga Appetizer (1967)
Crisp flour tortilla, chicken, and Jack cheese.
Guacamole Molcajete Style (2007)
Served in an authentic bowl for you to mix and mash.

Enchiladas
Enchiladas Suiza (1976)
Breast of chicken, light salsa verde, sour cream.
Crabmeat Enchilada (1971)
Jalapeño-cilantro pesto sauce, sour cream, avocado.
Molé Chicken Enchiladas (2023)
A new menu addition in honor of our 100th year. Slow-braised shredded chicken, jack cheese roasted chile, and chocolate mole.
Blue Corn Chicken Enchiladas (1985)
Tomatillo salsa verde, sour cream, and avocado garnish.
Sonora Style Enchilada (1923)
The first enchilada was served at El Cholo. Layered corn tortillas, simmered chicken, salsa Roja, salsa verde, fried egg.
Santa Barbara Enchiladas (1995)
Shrimp and chicken, sautéed mushrooms, onions, guajillo chile salsa, Jack cheese.
Enchiladas Mariscos (1999)
Lobster, scallops and shrimp, Jack cheese, chipotle cream sauce.
Annie's Early California (1992)
Mixed garden vegetables, spinach, corn, sautéed mushrooms, crushed pecans.

Sopas and Ensaladas
Tortilla Soup (1991)
Avocado, grilled chicken, cheese, roasted poblano chile with strips of tortillas.
Joe's Traditional Albondigas (1923)
"Felix's" Caesar Salad (1991)
Mexican Chopped Vegetable Salad (2019)
Romaine, kale, roasted corn, avocado, jicama, black beans, tortilla strips, citrus vinaigrette.
Southwest Chicken Tostada (2008)
Blackened chicken, black beans, queso fresco, avocado, pepita cilantro vinaigrette.

Combinaciones (1938)
Two Cheese Enchiladas
Served with Spanish rice and refried beans.
Choice of One
Served with Spanish rice and refried beans.
Cheese Enchilada and Rolled Beef Taco
Served with Spanish rice and refried beans.
Cheese Enchilada and Tamale
Served with Spanish rice and refried beans.
Cheese Enchilada and Chile Relleno
Served with Spanish rice and refried beans.
Chile Relleno and Rolled Beef Taco
Served with Spanish rice and refried beans.

A Taste of History
A Taste of History (1996)
Cheese enchilada, rolled beef taco, chile relleno and pork tamale, Spanish rice, and refried beans.

Comidas Especiales
Burrito Dorado (1977)
Chile con carne, beans, rice, Cheddar cheese, tomato salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.
Carne Asada (1984)
Angus New York steak, pico de gallo, and guacamole.
Chicken Chimichangas (1967)
Crisp flour tortilla, guajillo chicken, poblano chile and guacamole.
Fish Tacos (2001)
Pan-seared mahi-mahi, handmade corn tortillas, shredded cabbage, and Crema Fresca.
Plato de Carnitas (1989)
Roasted pork, fresh avocado relish, escabeche onions, and choice of tortillas.
Filet Mignon Tacos (2009)
Three handmade corn tortillas, molcajete salsa, and cilantro rice.
Tres Tacos al Carbon (1990)
Marinated top sirloin, bacon, Jack cheese, tomatillo-chipotle salsa.
Chile con Carne (1923)
Tender beef, traditional chile sauce, tortillas, and guacamole.

Fajitas (1984)
Delicate Chunks of Chicken
Sautéed with fresh vegetables, served on a sizzling skillet.
Marinated Tender Strips of Steak
Sautéed with fresh vegetables, served on a sizzling skillet.
Our House Specialty Shrimp
Sautéed with fresh vegetables, served on a sizzling skillet.
A Fresh Vegetable Medley
Sautéed with fresh vegetables, served on a sizzling skillet.

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Recent Reviews

I attended a Sip & Paint hosted by RickVangogh and it was super fun, the vibe was great, and the food was delicious and looked very appealing. The service was on point. The servers were very attentive. It was an exceptionally lovely experience with RickVangogh! I would attend another Sip & Paint, as well as order the Chicken Chimichanga again. They were fresh and tasty!!
September 2025
First time coming by this Sunday, we walked in. There was not a lot of people. It was too quiet,our food was okay. I'm not good enough to come back, did not taste a 100%.
Mexican authentic, the presentation was good, but the taste just wasn't there.
Too many other, it's great places in the area to even think about coming back to this one.
August 2025
El Cholo is our go to restaurant when visiting LA. The food is delicious. It starts with warm chips and spicy salsa. Then you have your pick of dishes. My wife loved the mole enchiladas and I loved the steak fajitas. The portions are generous and the service is quick and friendly. You can see why this restaurant has been open for over 100 years!
July 2025

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El Cholo

1037 Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 746-7750