Pretty uninspired menu and seasoning. Service and atmosphere are super fun and top notch. Overpriced.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
T Key
Travel with friends in Santa Monica and decided on EL Cholo for Mexican. Best choice ever. Wonderful, atmosphere, staff, food & drinks. Only bummer was $10 parking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
eriko p
We came here for dinner on a Tuesday night. No reservations needed. Parking was a bit difficult to find on Wilshire, so my friend ended up using the Valet ( $10) . I ordered the crab enchiladas and they were okay, a bit rich and bland. My friend ordered the Santa Barbara enchiladas, and he too, mentioned the sauce was bland. My husband ordered the chile relleno and enchiladas and he really enjoyed his meal. All three of these entrees came with beans and rice which was a nice complement.
The service was good, but there was no follow up after the dishes were brought to the table. I had to look around for the servers to ask for more beer and the diet coke we asked for at the beginning was forgotten, so I had to ask for it again.
The dishes were presented beautifully, and I really wanted to enjoy the food, since my friend flew in from out of town and wanted Mexican food.
Perhaps because it was a slow night, due to the rainy weather and on a Tuesday, but the servers were hard to locate.
Even the valet came to our table at 9pm to say his car was the only one on the lot and if he could pay now, it would be great. It wasn't an issue, and my friend didn't mind, but this gesture hinted to us that we should leave.
We arrived for dinner around 7:45pm and left at 9pm.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Christine Meia Nuñez
El Cholo was poppin' the night I stopped by, and for good reason. The food is absolutely delicious. I had the carnitas, and it was truly the best carnitas I've ever had.
Fabien Leon
A must visit while in LA. Food is absolutely delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jai Caple
El Cholo is still the go to for good mexican food. Really like the Santa Monica location. Staff is very friendly there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karl Fielding
Won't ever go wrong stopping by this place. Classic spot to grab a meal and a margarita. Chimichanga appetizers and blue corn enchiladas are a favorite!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lauren Boutros
We stopped in while visiting family because we had a hankering for Mexican food. Man, did this place hit the spot! I had a hard time choosing what to get so a went with ‘A Taste of History’ which included Cheese Enchilada, Rolled Beef Taco, Chile Relleno And Pork Tamale, Spanish Rice and Refried Beans. My only regret is having breakfast that day so I didn’t have an empty stomach; it was so good, I wish I could have eaten all of it! Not pictured is the toasted coconut margarita I also had; it was very yummy. 10/10 experience, I wish we lived close so we could visit again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Etchingham Tower
Unfortunately it isn't how I remember it. The two stars are for the staff. They were very friendly and provided great service. The food was not good, it seemed micro heated and the tortillas were hard.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Gregory Beaulieu
I've been eating here for almost 30 years. The food is always excellent and the service is always great.
best of the westside. go for the vibe not the food but who cares. el cholo forever
Jimmy Monge
Food was boo boo. The rice and beans were very terrible. We ordered a bean and cheese burrito it was horrible. I didnt complain because i was with my girl but her enchiladas was terrible also. The brought me a hot sauce that tasted burnt....service was good and ambiance of the building was nice but food needs a upgrade or new chefs...this is my option. Bean and cheese burrito was almost 16 bucks..wow....
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Emily Eckstein
10 out of 10! Amazing food and customer service, I had to expedite an order very quickly for a big lunch and everything was exceptional!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sedrick Moore
The staff was attentive and the food was good. Our group was able stay for over an hour after we completed our meal. The management and staff were very accommodating. I would definitely recommend anyone to try this location and enjoy the atmosphere.
Pretty uninspired menu and seasoning. Service and atmosphere are super fun and top notch. Overpriced.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Travel with friends in Santa Monica and decided on EL Cholo for Mexican. Best choice ever. Wonderful, atmosphere, staff, food & drinks.
Only bummer was $10 parking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We came here for dinner on a Tuesday night. No reservations needed. Parking was a bit difficult to find on Wilshire, so my friend ended up using the Valet ( $10) . I ordered the crab enchiladas and they were okay, a bit rich and bland. My friend ordered the Santa Barbara enchiladas, and he too, mentioned the sauce was bland. My husband ordered the chile relleno and enchiladas and he really enjoyed his meal. All three of these entrees came with beans and rice which was a nice complement.
The service was good, but there was no follow up after the dishes were brought to the table. I had to look around for the servers to ask for more beer and the diet coke we asked for at the beginning was forgotten, so I had to ask for it again.
The dishes were presented beautifully, and I really wanted to enjoy the food, since my friend flew in from out of town and wanted Mexican food.
Perhaps because it was a slow night, due to the rainy weather and on a Tuesday, but the servers were hard to locate.
Even the valet came to our table at 9pm to say his car was the only one on the lot and if he could pay now, it would be great. It wasn't an issue, and my friend didn't mind, but this gesture hinted to us that we should leave.
We arrived for dinner around 7:45pm and left at 9pm.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
El Cholo was poppin' the night I stopped by, and for good reason. The food is absolutely delicious. I had the carnitas, and it was truly the best carnitas I've ever had.
A must visit while in LA. Food is absolutely delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
El Cholo is still the go to for good mexican food. Really like the Santa Monica location. Staff is very friendly there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Won't ever go wrong stopping by this place. Classic spot to grab a meal and a margarita. Chimichanga appetizers and blue corn enchiladas are a favorite!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We stopped in while visiting family because we had a hankering for Mexican food. Man, did this place hit the spot! I had a hard time choosing what to get so a went with ‘A Taste of History’ which included Cheese Enchilada, Rolled Beef Taco, Chile Relleno And Pork Tamale, Spanish Rice and Refried Beans. My only regret is having breakfast that day so I didn’t have an empty stomach; it was so good, I wish I could have eaten all of it! Not pictured is the toasted coconut margarita I also had; it was very yummy. 10/10 experience, I wish we lived close so we could visit again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Unfortunately it isn't how I remember it. The two stars are for the staff. They were very friendly and provided great service. The food was not good, it seemed micro heated and the tortillas were hard.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
I've been eating here for almost 30 years. The food is always excellent and the service is always great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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best of the westside. go for the vibe not the food but who cares. el cholo forever
Food was boo boo. The rice and beans were very terrible. We ordered a bean and cheese burrito it was horrible. I didnt complain because i was with my girl but her enchiladas was terrible also. The brought me a hot sauce that tasted burnt....service was good and ambiance of the building was nice but food needs a upgrade or new chefs...this is my option. Bean and cheese burrito was almost 16 bucks..wow....
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
10 out of 10! Amazing food and customer service, I had to expedite an order very quickly for a big lunch and everything was exceptional!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The staff was attentive and the food was good. Our group was able stay for over an hour after we completed our meal. The management and staff were very accommodating. I would definitely recommend anyone to try this location and enjoy the atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food, great atmosphere and drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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