El Cholo Restaurant
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El Cholo Restaurant

"Hungry hordes line up at this L.A. institution for potent margaritas and famous green-corn tamales."

1121 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles, CA
(323) 734-2773 serving: Central LA, Mid City
open:Monday - Thursday: 11:00am - 10:00pm Friday - Saturday: 11:00am - 11:00pm Sunday: 11:00am � 9:00pm

Sidewalk Score: 9 out of 10
Location, Location, Location:

Categories:

Mexican,

The Low Down

EDITORS TIPS

Parking: Valet is free, Monday through Friday, from 11am to 3pm, and costs only $3 any other time.

What to Drink: The margaritas are famous, but the L.A. Lemonade is a deliciously tart concoction made with three kinds of tequila and Cointreau.

Delivery: You can get food delivered by calling L.A. Bite at (310) 441-2483, but you'll pay a delivery fee. For takeout, call the restaurant to order.

Rants, Raves & Reviews


by at Gayot

El Cholo has been around since 1927 and it's still great fun. Many customers---legions of U.S.C. students among them---come here for the incredible margaritas (the restaurant serves over 1,000 a day and is the world's largest consumer of…
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By Kyla R. at Foursquare

They have a great coconut frozen daiquiri!!! Read More



By Kathleen T. at Foursquare

Happy hour! 3:00-6:00pm Mon. Thru Fri. Read More



By Mrs J. at Foursquare

Blue Corn Enchiladas are the BEST!!!!!!!!!! Read More



By Glenda R. at Foursquare

My children and me have been eating at this restaurant for 30 yrs. Order #4. Read More



By Alma M. at Foursquare

Best fruit Margaritas! This one is mango strawberry:) Read More