el cholo menu

What kind of food is served at El Cholo?

First enchilada served at El Cholo. Layered corn tortillas, simmered chicken, salsa roja, salsa verde, and fried egg. 1971. Jalapeno-cilantro pesto sauce, sour cream and avocado.

Where is El Cholo located in Los Angeles?

El Cholo Santa Monica opens with the original neon sign hanging in the dining room. El Cholo opens in Downtown Los Angeles across from Staples center & Nokia / LA Live. Our Filet Mignon Tacos are awarded Best Taco. We open our 5th location in Anaheim Hills and celebrate 90 years! Another El Cholo at the beach on PCH in Corona del Mar!!

Who is the owner of El Cholo restaurant?

Carmen Rocha joins EL CHOLO. She starts making a dish called “nachos” that she made in her hometown of San Antonio. Again History is made. Aurelia and George’s son, Ron, opens our La Habra location making El Cholo a 3rd generation, family-owned restaurant.

What is the history of El Cholo?

In 1962 this space started as an El Cholo take-out location. After a year the men’s store next door moved out and we expanded to include a dining room with seven redwood picnic tables. Originally a self-serve location, we began hiring servers and expanding.

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El Cholo's World Famous Margarita

Contains alcohol. Our classic recipe made with 1800, Cointreau, and or our craft in-house mix. Serving 8 oz. pour to be served over rocks in your favorite pint glass. Must be 21 to purchase.

Fiesta Platter for 2

1995. Crab and beef taquitos, nachos, quesadillas, chimichangas, guacamole and sour cream.

Fiesta Platter for 4

1995. Crab and beef taquitos, nachos, quesadillas, chimichangas, guacamole and sour cream.

Tortilla Soup

1991. Avocado, grilled chicken. cheese, roasted poblano chile with strips of tortilla.

Mexican Chopped Salad

2019. Romaine Lettuce, Kale, Roasted Corn, Avocado, Jicama, Black Beans, Tortilla Strips, Citrus Vinaigrette NO SUBSTITUTIONS

Southwest Chicken Tostada Salad

Blackened chicken, black beans, queso fresco, avocado and pepita cilantro vinaigrette.

Green Corn Tamales - Available Now!

Corn off the cob, cheddar cheese and ortega chile steamed in its own husk, beans and rice.

Burrito Dorado

Chile con carne, beans, rice, cheddar cheese, tomato salsa, sour cream and guacamole.

RE: SCHEDULED Future Orders

We encourage all SCHEDULED orders to be placed for pickup before 5pm or after 7pm. Any orders scheduled for pickup between the hours or 5pm and 7pm may be delayed or canceled due to increased pickup volume during peak hours.

El Cholo's World Famous Margarita

Contains alcohol. Our classic recipe made with 1800, Cointreau, and or our craft in-house mix. Serving 8 oz. pour to be served over rocks in your favorite pint glass. Must be 21 to purchase.

Fiesta Platter for 2

1995. Crab and beef taquitos, nachos, quesadillas, chimichangas, guacamole and sour cream.

Fiesta Platter for 4

1995. Crab and beef taquitos, nachos, quesadillas, chimichangas, guacamole and sour cream.

Tortilla Soup-Bowl

1991. Avocado, grilled chicken. cheese, roasted poblano chile with strips of tortilla.

Tostada Compuesta Salad

1923. An El Cholo tradition with an array of garden vegetables and beans.