El Cholo - The Original

$$ • Mexican, Cocktail Bar, Vegan

Hours:
1121 S Western Ave, Los Angeles
(323) 734-2773

About El Cholo - The Original

El Cholo - The Original offers a limited menu and beverages in a spacious, divided interior with good service and prompt food delivery. The dishes are served in large portions, and the restaurant is clean and odorless. The refried beans are a standout, bringing back childhood memories. While the rice may not be impressive, the overall experience is satisfactory. The restaurant is known for its friendly wait staff, who pay strong attention to detail, making it a great choice for large groups. The menu is varied, ensuring that many will find something they love, prompting customers to return. The restaurant features nostalgic photos on its walls and provides wheelchair accessibility with a great ramp. This Mexican restaurant is amazing, definitely the best ever. The bartenders are awesome and the drinks are always on point. For example, a Casamigos tequila on the rocks with lime juice and agave is perfect. Children are always welcomed, making it a kid-friendly spot for various celebrations. The chicken enchiladas were good, though the red sauce seems sweeter.

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El Cholo - The Original Reviews

4.3
454 ratings
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Food
4.2
Atmosphere
4.5
Service
4.5

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Tenia curiosidad por ir a conoser y a comer ai al restaurante perooooooooo no me gusto El lugar muy bien la comida muy malaaaaaaa pedimos una carne asada una sopa de albóndigas y unas enchiladas suisas yo tengo un buen paladar para la comida y se de cocina pero esa comida está muy mala Sorry pero podrían mejorar para su bien Yo no vuelvo ni recomiendo

Was pretty good, loved the verde sauce and atmospheric grit. Was at the Hollywood Heritage Museum book sale today and saw the original vintage photos of the place. Very cool!

I wanted to try it because of its history, but unfortunately the food was flat and not spicy. This is old school California Mexican style food for people who can't eat spicy food. Our favorite drink

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Hours

Monday 11:30AM - 9PM
Tuesday 11:30AM - 9PM
Wednesday 11:30AM - 9PM
Thursday 11:30AM - 9PM
Friday 11:30AM - 9PM
Saturday 11:30AM - 9PM
Sunday 11:30AM - 9PM
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