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El Cholo Restaurant

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1121 S. Western Ave. (at West 11th Street)
Los Angeles, California 90006
(323) 419-4158    Is this your business?
Neighborhood: Central LA, Mid City
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  Rating: 3.5
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Reviews: 133
Rating: 3.5
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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT EL CHOLO RESTAURANT - LOS ANGELES
Hungry hordes line up at this L.A. institution for potent margaritas and famous green-corn tamales. Contributor
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Low ceilings and exposed wood beams crown this venerable family-owned restaurant, with vintage photos of L.A. and memorabilia linin... more from the editor »
THE DETAILS ON EL CHOLO RESTAURANT - LOS ANGELES
Hungry hordes line up at this L.A. institution for potent margaritas and famous green-corn tamales.
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Delivery/Take Out, Full bar, An LA tradition

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Nice place by ESTEFANEE V. at InsiderPages
The foof in this restaurant is really good. The price is a bit high, but its ok. The parking is a bit of a problem when the restaurant is too...
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Get your mexican food elsewhere
This place basically caters food for people who don't really know what mexican food is. There are better places that are terrific, even El Torito...
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A waste time!   by alhjr55
Do yourself a favor and pass on this joke of a Mexican restaurant. Do yourself a favor and go to one of the Don Cuco's Mexican Restaurants, you can't go wrong. Cons: Limited Selection, Bland... More
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Why? Overrated!!   by hyperbabie
Went here last Saturday for early dinner (6pm) and the wait was 45 mins. Lots of families and children running amok. Once seated, service was really slow and food was bland and gross. I had tacos... More
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Service Flawed   by HumanTommiesGuide
El Cholo has excellent food and decent prices. Unfortunately, the service has been consistently poor. On one memorable occasion, the waitress spilled an entire marguerita on my new dress without... More
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way overrated   by gbarn666
although the building may be historic, the food is horribly bland. Nachos? Chips with melted cheese on top. dishes come with generic "spanish" rice and flavorless refried beans. I had the... More
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the last time i was there it was very nosie. not some were that i would take a date. if i wanted a romantic date. Cons: nosie, bad parking on weeken
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El Wonderful   by dingwing
Best mexican food I have tasted. Great service and the food is served quickly. Have tried a few dishes and all were great. Pros: served fast, good parking, great food
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Wonderful!   by Redlands
From the Margaritas to the flan this has got to be the best around. Pros: food Cons: parking
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The Margarita's are pretty good. Fun atmosphere. The food isnt all that great though. The drinks make up for it :) The only thing i like is their fresh guacamole that they make right at your... More
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THE FOOD NEVER LIVES UP TO IT'S REPUTATION.WAY TO MUCH MONEY FOR MEXICAN FOOD.
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- - -   by 32CLS
Popular, but very bland food, weak Margaritas. Original one on Western is in a very bad neighborhood. There are a lot of better Mexican food restaurants in town.
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