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

Classic LA restaurant! The quaint original 1923 adobe-tiled restaurant is tucked between large downtown buildings. The food is mild and maybe more gringo-oriented flavor-wise. But a fun experience.
February 2026
Came in solo mid afternoon prior to Kings game. It's close to Residence Inn and the arena. I thought prices were a bit high. But quality of my margaritas and tacos were high. The salsa that came w the complimentary chips was kinda lame, but the chips came in handy scooping the rice and beans from my taco plate. Service was decent. Recommending the Al Carbon tacos.
January 2026
My daughter and I tried this place and we were glad we did! The service was great! The atmosphere was great and the food and drinks were amazing! We ordered the LA Lemonade and the El Cholo Margarita both were really strong and taste delicious! I ordered the Chicken Chimichangas and my daughter ordered the Blue Corn Chicken Enchiladas. I’ve never had my Chimichanga cut in fours. That was a nice touch! We really enjoyed this place! I’ll definitely be back!……. Soon!❤️
January 2026

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El Cholo

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