El Cholo - The Original

Heather Duncan 5 months ago

Love the uniqueness of this restaurant! The staff were all very friendly and made us feel welcome. Food and the drinks were delicious. I live kind of far from here, but will definitely come back when I’m in the area. I would recommend coming here if you haven’t tried it already ❤️

Achal Dhoj Adhikari Edited 5 months ago

A piece of LA history. Very lively. Great margarita. Food was good but not extraordinary. can’t match street vendor’s taste.

Shae B. 5 months ago

Ordered the Chimichangas from here twice this week once as a pick up and the other via DoorDash. Each time was a pleasant experience. The picture is missing two pieces of the chimichangas. I was hungry and ate them before taking the picture! The place is a gem and there’s more than one location. Both locations I’ve tried were great whether dine in, carry out or delivery. I definitely recommend!

Barnett Fischer 6 months ago

I recently visited El Cholo on Western and wanted to share my experience. The first thing to know is that parking is valet only. Whether the lot is full or nearly empty, it is a flat $10. Even if you park just a few feet from the valet stand, the charge still applies. The lot is designed as a one way entrance and exit, looping around to the back and out toward the main street. While it is organized, the mandatory valet fee felt unnecessary, especially on a quiet Monday evening. For my meal, I ordered the chile relleno with a rolled taco. The plate arrived very hot, but unfortunately the food itself was only lukewarm. The beans and rice were the highlight of the dish and were genuinely enjoyable. The entrée, however, did not meet the level of quality I was expecting. Service was another challenge. I consistently had to make an effort to get the server’s attention. Water and iced tea refills were not offered and only came after I specifically asked. That is not typically something I experience at other restaurants, and it made the meal feel less welcoming. Additionally, a family seated next to us arrived after we did, ordered before we did, received their food first, and finishe

Chandalyn Jones 6 months ago

I went to El Cholo (Original Location) for lunch on a Friday afternoon and had a really good experience. There was no wait, which I loved. We were seated right away and they easily accommodated our group of five. The restaurant has a nice, traditional feel — classic LA Mexican restaurant vibes, comfortable and welcoming. They started us off with fresh chips and salsa. The chips were warm and crisp, and the salsa had good flavor. Simple but done right. I ended up ordering the cheese enchiladas and a Caesar salad. The enchiladas were cheesy, flavorful, and filling without being too heavy. The Caesar salad was fresh and a good balance to the meal. Even though I ordered that, I was definitely eyeing the Crab Taquitos and the Mariscos Enchiladas for next time — they sounded really good, especially for pescatarian options. The prices felt reasonable for Los Angeles, especially for a sit-down lunch. Service was friendly and accommodating the entire time — attentive but not hovering. Valet was available for $5.50 on a Friday afternoon, which made it easy and stress-free. But I don’t know why we had to Valet because the lot was empty. Overall, it was just a smooth, easy lunch: good fo