El Cholo Reviews

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Succulent Tamales

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I can't tell you where to go to stay in Los Angeles, but if you like tamales at ALL, I urge you to try out El Cholo Mexican Restaurant. It's a funky place opened almost 80 years ago, and their green corn tamale recipe was developed back then. They've been serving it up since then to stars and tourists alike, and it's been around for almost a century for good reason.

Like many places in LA, you might have to wait a while for a seat, so get there early (or late), and have a margarita.
- Posted on 12/19/2006
- by Alison G.
Affordable for Students, I wouldn't go there otherwise

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The only times I've been to El Cholo have been because of the student discount they offer to USC students. Every time I've gone I've been disappointed in the quality of the food, closer to fast Mexican food but served on a plate. The portions are big enough, it's just that the food is nothing to get excited about. To make it worse it's usually busy so you have to wait for a table and the parking is bad so you have to valet.
- Posted on 11/24/2005
- by Jacqueline G.
sweet deal

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El Cholo is an extremely popular Mexican food joint. After starting off with hot chips and salsa, traditional entrees range from fajitas to combination platters. Their margaritas are definitely popular as well.
The overall setting is just very warm and welcoming, great for families and large groups. Prices go fairly high for Mexican food in Los Angeles, but it's clean, and doesn't matter quite so much if you have a USC student ID on a weekday, which gives you 50% off your entree.
- Posted on 9/25/2005
- by Aileen C.
Mexican Food for Families

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This location is the original El Cholo location and has lots of flavor to it. While the food is good, I think it's the ambience that is fun. If you order guacamole they make it for you right at your table. The staff is accustomed to familes with kids, so you don't have to feel bad if they make a mess at the table. While you can probably find cheaper Mexican food at a local taco stand around the corner, el Cholo is a nice big family restaurant and is clean.
- Posted on 9/24/2005
- by jocelyn c.
Great Mexican Food

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El Cholo, founded in 1923, finally has a location on the Westside! Enjoy the incredible Mexican cuisine, award-winning margaritas and historical ambiance of this Los Angeles legend.
- Posted on 8/26/2005
- by Daniel r.
Mexican food.

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El Cholo is an upper-class Mexican restaurant that provides a nice atmosphere with it's garden interior and such. The food selection is wide and the prices are decent. Wide range of drinks to choose from as well, as well as a full-bar.

Valet parking solves any real parking issues, since parking in the area is a real pain on busy nights.
- Posted on 8/18/2005
- by David K.
Great real mexican food

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This celebrity favorite Mexican restaurant is located near USC and has a full bar as well as ample seating. They have a group of popular combinations (#1 is the most popular and my favorite and comes with a taco and an enchilada). The service is so-so, but the food is worth the wait. Try the appetizer sampler!
- Posted on 8/14/2005
- by Michael K.