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El Cholo

Mexican Restaurant$$$$

South Park, Los Angeles

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El Cholo

8.2^/10

211

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Ranked #2 for margaritas in Downtown Los Angeles
"margaritas here are the best.. chips & salsa is dynamite..."(10 Tips)
"Blue Corn Chicken Enchilada is the best"(2 Tips)
"Crab enchiladas & a LA lemonade Yummy!"(7 Tips)
"Try the LA Lemonade."(2 Tips)

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blue corn
la lemonade
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outdoor seating
spacious
great value
tamales
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cheese quesadillas
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brunch food
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ErinJune 11, 2013
A company tradition every time we come. Very nice staff. Great food. The Taste of History is a must try for at least 2 people.
Lane RettigOctober 15, 2013
A little over the top but a lot of fun and the food is delicious too. Great place to bring friends who are visiting. The classic dishes from the twenties and thirties are a safe bet!
Rayshawn WilliamsMay 20, 2016
The mariscos (seafood) enchiladas and coconut margaritas are great together.
None NoneApril 28, 2014
This is not at all like the one on western. The food & drinks all taste completely different.. But a good atmosphere
Megan MastersMarch 10, 2016
The fajitas with delicate chunks of chicken taste more like fajitas with regular chicken.
Miney FelixMarch 7, 2015
Sit at the bar during happy hour for their margaritas! So good, served along chips + salsa
Kristin Flip PolidoroJanuary 14, 2014
Great margaritas before Staples Center. And outside space!
NaztyAugust 9, 2018
Amazing Mexican fare! Blonde Mezcal Margherita and rolled tacos!! Highly recommended
Ms HeleneJune 12, 2018
Ceviche tostada and guacamole
Ginny BrideauDecember 8, 2019
Been here 10+ times
Great for large drunken groups.
Dora CrespínOctober 11, 2013
Ask for Blue Corn Enchiladas. Amazing and a dish full of flavor.
CaraNovember 27, 2013
Small bar...good drinks....fun atmosphere.
Ebeny GravesNovember 24, 2012
Alex is the best :-D love the margaritas. Crab taquitos made of real crab!
Opie FrankOctober 6, 2023
Been here 10+ times
This is an institution. Good traditional Mexican food. It's a standbye for me.
Brian SimmonsMay 11, 2012
Fresh made chunky salsa. Happy hour starts at 3. Lots of good specials 3-6
Julie GallaherNovember 6, 2011
Fresh mixed guac, fish tacos and margaritas on the back patio are a perfect combination
Humberto MartinezNovember 26, 2011
The good thing about this place is its a fully-stocked Tequila bar. Name your drink how you like it and they will make it.
Massimo LusardiAugust 21, 2011
They mix guacamole right at your table asking for your choice of ingredients! Don't miss it!
420 cokewhoreJanuary 26, 2014
margaritas here are the best.. chips & salsa is dynamite...
Jeremiah BrownApril 3, 2012
Try the LA Lemonade. You can catch a pretty good buzz on a relatively smooth drink.
Lennette HollisterDecember 15, 2013
A must is the Pineapple Serrano Margarita
Michael MontoyaApril 18, 2013
Order the Enchilada Suiza and you will not want to order anything else ever again.
JenniferSeptember 11, 2014
My refried beans were inedible. The cheese was burnt on top and the beans were overly salty. How do you screw up refried beans?! Disappointing.
Constantin WMarch 31, 2018
Good Service, Nice enchiladas!
Joshua GomezSeptember 21, 2013
I recommend the tres tacos al carbon
MichelleJanuary 12, 2012
The Carnitas are an amazing plate for two.
Eva Montoya-GuzmanApril 6, 2014
The Carne Asada was outstanding...
Ahmad AlmaniDecember 23, 2012
The burrito is a must try!!
Antonio CastilloApril 22, 2012
Carnita plate is good but for two people
Neka whaleyJanuary 13, 2012
Crab enchiladas & a LA lemonade Yummy!
N GameroOctober 11, 2014
Nice trendy place!!
royciferNovember 14, 2015
Been here 25+ times
they're "too busy" to do pick up orders. not the first time. 💩
Laura GuzmanOctober 31, 2011
Blue Corn Chicken Enchilada is the best
Yuri VisserOctober 2, 2011
Their margaritas are the bomb!
joan bowenApril 24, 2013
Nice history and ambiance. Food so-so, not great.
Janie LJune 20, 2012
If Jim Hill is here, I know the food is good!
Nate TharpMay 15, 2017
Green Corn Tamales
Chuck WeissMarch 18, 2011
Been here 5+ times
The outside back patio is where you want to be.
Landon BigChief WhiteFebruary 22, 2014
#1combo plate with chicken tacos
Nate TharpMay 15, 2017
Nachos at El Cholo
Sandro SolerOctober 16, 2011
Amazing margaritas, but the food isn't that good.
Ingrid MendezOctober 27, 2013
Love the service here...
Camilo C. A.May 5, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Don't sit at the Nacho Table, it's not worth it.
AlexandraOctober 6, 2014
Margaritas!
Amneris GonzalezApril 28, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Great food!
Jimmy SwagHardSeptember 30, 2013
Stay away. The menu has downsized. The quality has dropped as well.
Miles BApril 19, 2011
Try the fish tacos. Delish.
South Park in LASeptember 15, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Sit in the back in the patio
Jose MezaAugust 25, 2010
Been here 25+ times
Happy hour tacos are great.
J.c. GarciaJanuary 17, 2012
This place sux.. limited menu.. taste is decent.. will not go again

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