El Cholo is a nice place to go, I didn't feel the service was up to par, Food was ok, needed more to choose from. felt like the same old thing. I was expected to be wowed & it didn't happen. I... More

El Cholo is a nice place to go, I didn't feel the service was up to par, Food was ok, needed more to choose from. felt like the same old thing. I was expected to be wowed & it didn't happen. I would go again if I was in the area. Pros: beautiful, colorful Cons: just an ok place.
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This is the place you must go if you want authentic LA mexican food. The setting is amazing, the history is wonderful, and the food is great! Not the same feeling at the other locations, you must... More

This is the place you must go if you want authentic LA mexican food. The setting is amazing, the history is wonderful, and the food is great! Not the same feeling at the other locations, you must go to the original El Cholo!
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I love this place because they have the best pina coladas! and it is a great place for groups. I like to go during the summer because it is the only time of the year that they serve green corn... More

I love this place because they have the best pina coladas! and it is a great place for groups. I like to go during the summer because it is the only time of the year that they serve green corn tamales, which are amazing. Also, make sure that you get the guacamole. They make it fresh at your table! Pros: Great drinks and food, good service Cons: Only valet or street parking is available
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Margaritas with lots of booze, too fun. Enjoy the generous helpings of everything, but take some breath mints...

Margaritas with lots of booze, too fun. Enjoy the generous helpings of everything, but take some breath mints...
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I visited the restaurant today in a big group and was so dissapointed with the overall food. The salsa that they serve along with the chips came straight from a can or a supermart carton. Infact... More

I visited the restaurant today in a big group and was so dissapointed with the overall food. The salsa that they serve along with the chips came straight from a can or a supermart carton. Infact the tomato sauce on my Chile Relleno as well was sour and tasted so out of the bottle. The greens on the side were wilted and the side of refired beans was ordinary. So what is the use of all the nice authentic ambience, if the food does not match the place? Pros: Ambience Cons: Food
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I had a fun time at happy hour last Friday, 12/15. Hanging out with a few people I met from jury duty. The margaritas were good, not strong. The appetizers were awesome. Chips and salsa baby! ... More

I had a fun time at happy hour last Friday, 12/15. Hanging out with a few people I met from jury duty. The margaritas were good, not strong. The appetizers were awesome. Chips and salsa baby! However, my experience with the valet service sucked donkey s**t! I hate valeting, but there were no parking around the area. For some odd reason, I had a feeling that this experience would be bad. Sure enough, when I got into my car and drove out of the driveway, I noticed a dollar bill on floor of my passenger side. I knew exactly what happened. I immediately checked my ashtray to see if my dollar bills were there. Not to my surprise, it was not. I normally keep around 4 singles in the ashtray. They were there when i valeted, but they were gone when I left the restaurant. Well, they managed to goof the hijack when they dropped one single. I can't believe that load of crock. I didn't bother to go back because it's my words against theirs. So, screw it. I'm not coming back for sure. So, a lesson was learned. DO NOT VALET HERE!!! THEY'LL JACK WHATEVER CHANGE YOU HAVE IN YOUR CAR! Pros: Chips and salsa, margaritas Cons: Valet service
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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... More

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.
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El Cholo has the best appetizers and staff ever! I'm not a huge fan of Mexican food, but this place is really good, and I'm always looking forward to going there every month with my friends. They... More

El Cholo has the best appetizers and staff ever! I'm not a huge fan of Mexican food, but this place is really good, and I'm always looking forward to going there every month with my friends. They also are very involved in the community by helping out with a nonprofit for kids that we work with. Great food, great staff! Pros: Food, Staff, Service, Decor Cons: None
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Regardless of the fight over its authenticity, all I know is that El Cholo's food is always fresh, savory and delicious. Their free starter of freshly fried tortilla chips and slightly spicy salsa... More

Regardless of the fight over its authenticity, all I know is that El Cholo's food is always fresh, savory and delicious. Their free starter of freshly fried tortilla chips and slightly spicy salsa will leave a film of oil along the roof of your mouth -- but you'll keep eating, it's that good. The guacamole is yummy, as are the cheese enchiladas, flautas, fajitas. I love the melted cheese over my refried beans and rice sides! People go crazy for the tamales they only have for a limited time one season of the year, but I'm not really a fan. Regardless...the best margaritas I've ever tried. And of course, this is THE place to go if you're a USC student with ID: Half off entrees M-Th after 4 p.m.
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This places serves average mexican food. Great if you are in a group or need an easy place to go, but there are better places for real mexican food.

This places serves average mexican food. Great if you are in a group or need an easy place to go, but there are better places for real mexican food.
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