El Cholo

Mexican · La Habra

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Fajitas (1984) - SHRIMP

Sautéed With Fresh Vegetables, Served On A Sizzling Skillet Our House Specialty SHRIMP

House Favorites$29.55

Broadway & Santa Barbara Special

Choice Of Two: Cheese Enchilada, Chile Relleno, Tamale Or Taco, Served With Caesar Salad

Lunch Specials$20.75

Carne Asada (1984)

Angus New York Steak, Pico de Gallo and Guacamole

Comidas Especiales$31.95

Green Corn Tamales (1923)

Corn Off The Cob, Cheddar Cheese And Ortega Chile, Steamed In Its Own Husk, Beans And Rice (available May - October)

House Favorites$23.95

A Taste Of History (1996)

Cheese Enchilada, Rolled Beef Taco, Chile Relleno And Pork Tamale, Spanish Rice and Refried Beans

House Favorites$27.95

Chicken Verde Enchilada

Tomatillo Salsa, Shredded Chiken, Crema Fresca, Black Beans & Rice

Lunch Specials$18.55

Mexican — food to try

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Carne asada✓ On the menu · $31.95
Grilled steak, chopped, with lime and onion. Simple, and hard to hide behind.
Here it's “Carne Asada (1984)”.
Tacos al pastorask if they make it
Marinated pork off the spit with pineapple — the dish taquerias are judged on.
Birriaask if they make it
Slow-braised beef with its consommé for dipping. Order it if it's on the board.
Eloteask if they make it
Grilled corn with crema, cheese, and chile — the side everyone photographs.

Guacamole Molcajete Style (2007)Served in an Authentic Bowl for You to Mix and Mash$16.75
Aged Cheese Quesadilla (1969)Grilled in a Handmade Flour Tortilla (with Beef, Roasted Pork or Chicken, add - 2.00)$15.95
Sonora Style Nachos(1983)Frijoles, Tomato Salsa,Sour Cream, Guacamole$13.95
Carmen's Original Nachos (1959)$8.95
Fiesta Platter (1995)Crab and Beef Taquitos, Nachos, Quesadillas Chimichangas, Guacamole and Sour Cream for 2 - $21.95 / for 4 - $29.95
Chimichanga Appetizer (1967)Crisp Flour Tortilla, Chicken and Jack Cheese$15.25
Taquitos (1995)Chicken, Beef or Crab, Salsa Fresca$12.25
House Guacamole (1955) 1/2 portion$12.75
Handmade Flour Tortilla (1923)$3.95

Enchiladas

Blue Corn Chicken Enchiladas (1985)Tomatillo Salsa Verde, Sour Cream and Avocado Garnish$24.75
Sonora Style Enchilada (1923) (First Enchilada served at El Cholo)Layered Corn Tortillas, Simmered Chicken, Salsa Roja, Salsa Verde, Fried Egg$22.95
Crabmeat Enchilada (1971)Jalapeno-Cilantro Pesto Sauce, Sour Cream Avocado$26.95
Enchiladas Suiza (1976)Breast of Chicken, Light Salsa Verde, Sour Cream$23.95
Annie's Early California (1992)Mixed Garden Vegetables, Spinach, Corn, Sauteed Mushrooms, Crushed Pecans$19.95
Enchiladas Mariscos (1999)Lobster, Scallops and Shrimp, Jack Cheese, Chipotle Cream Sauce$29.95
Santa Barbara Enchiladas (1995)Shrimp and Chicken, Sauteed Mushrooms, Onions, Guajillo Chile Salsa, Jack Cheese$27.55
Mole Chicken Enchiladas (2023)In honor of our 100th year Slow Braised Shredded Chicken, Jack Cheese Roasted Chile and Chocolate Mole$27.25

Sopas And Ensaladas

Tortilla Soup (1991)Avocado, grilled chicken, cheese, roasted poblano chile with strips of tortillas Cup - 7.95 / bowl - 9.95
Joe’s Traditional Albondigas (1923)Cup - 7.95 / Bowl - 9.95
“Felix’s” Caesar Salad (1991)Entree Portion - 16.95 Side Portion - 9.95
Southwest Chicken Tostada (2008)Blackened chicken, black beans, queso fresco, avocado, pepita cilantro vinaigrette$20.95
Mexican Chopped Vegetable Salad(2019)Romaine, Kale, Rosted, Corn, Avocado,Jicama, Black Beans, Tortilla Strips, Citrus Vinaigrette$18.75

Combinaciones

Combinations 1938All Combination Plates Served With Spanish Rice And Refried Beans.To Add Chicken, Roasted Pork Or Beef, Add $2 Per Enchilada.
No.1 Cheese Enchilada and Rolled Beef Taco$22.95
No.2 Cheese Enchilada and Chile Relleno$22.95
No.3 Cheese Enchilada and Pork Tamale$22.95
No.4 Two Cheese Enchiladas$22.95
No.5 Chile Relleno and Rolled Beef Taco$22.95
No.6 Choice of One$17.75

Comidas Especiales

Burrito Dorado (1977)Chile con carne, beans, rice, cheddar cheese, tomato salsa, sour cream and guacamole$24.95
Chicken Chimichangas (1967)Crisp Flour Tortilla, Guajillo Chicken, Poblano Chilie and Guacamole$21.95
Chile Con Carne (1923)Tender Beef, Traditional Chile Sauce, Tortillas and Guacamole$25.25
Carne Asada (1984)Angus New York Steak, Pico de Gallo and Guacamole$31.95
Filet Mignon Tacos (2009)Three handmade corn tortillas, Molcajete salsa and cilantro rice$29.95
Fish Tacos (2001)Pan seared Mahi Mahi, handmade corn tortillas, shredded cabbage and crema fresca$26.25
Tres Tacos Al Carbon (1990)Marinated Top Sirloin, Bacon, Jack Cheese, Tomatillo-Chipotle Salsa$24.45
Plato De Carnitas (1989)Roasted Pork, Fresh Avocado Relish, Escabeche Onions and Choice of Tortillas$24.25

House Favorites

Green Corn Tamales (1923)Corn Off The Cob, Cheddar Cheese And Ortega Chile, Steamed In Its Own Husk, Beans And Rice (available May - October)$23.95
A Taste Of History (1996)Cheese Enchilada, Rolled Beef Taco, Chile Relleno And Pork Tamale, Spanish Rice and Refried Beans$27.95
Fajitas (1984) - STEAKSautéed With Fresh Vegetables, Served On A Sizzling Skillet Marinated Tender Strips Of STEAK$28.95
Fajitas (1984) - CHICKENSautéed With Fresh Vegetables, Served On A Sizzling Skillet Delicate Chunks Of CHICKEN$27.25
Fajitas (1984) - SHRIMPSautéed With Fresh Vegetables, Served On A Sizzling Skillet Our House Specialty SHRIMP$29.55
Fajitas (1984) - VEGETABLESautéed With Fresh Vegetables, Served On A Sizzling Skillet A Fresh VEGETABLE Medley$23.95
Combination Seafood Fajita$36.75

Lunch Specials

Broadway & Santa Barbara SpecialChoice Of Two: Cheese Enchilada, Chile Relleno, Tamale Or Taco, Served With Caesar Salad$20.75
Chicken Verde EnchiladaTomatillo Salsa, Shredded Chiken, Crema Fresca, Black Beans & Rice$18.55
Chicken TaquitosThree Taquitos, Avocado Salsa, Queso Fresco, Crema, Black Beans & Rice$17.45
Carnitas Lunch BurritoRoasted Pork, Black Beans & Rice, Oaxaca Cheese, Chipotle Tomatillo Salsa, Avocado$18.25

Margaritas

Gran TradicionalCuervo Tradicional, Herradura Silver, Cointreau & a float of Don Julio Anejo$17.25
L.A. Lemonade1800, Sauza Conmemorativo, Herradura Silver & Cointreau, hand shaken & served up$16.95
El Cholo MargaritaDine-in onlyOur world famous recipe since 1967, on the rocks, in a pint glass$14.95
La FlacaPatron Silver, Patron Citronage Orange Liqueur & fresh lime juice$16.95
Coconut MargaritaDine-in onlyBlended, served in an old fashioned margarita glass, toasted coconut rim$15.95
Zapata's WidowDon Julio Silver, Fresh Lime Juice & Don Julio 1942 Float - One of a Kind presentation.$24.95
Fruit MargaritaDine-in onlyStrawberry, Mango, Peach & more$14.95

Specialty Tequilas

Casa Noble Anejo$20.00
Corzo Anejo$20.00
Don Julio 1942$36.00
Don Julio Real$48.00
Herradura Suprema$48.00
Jose Cuervo Reserva De La Familia Anejo$28.00
Patron Platinum$44.00
Ocho Anejo$22.00
Cazadores, El Tesoro, Gran Centenario, Sauza Blancos$11.00
Reposados$12.00
Anejos$13.00
Don Julio, Herradura, Patron, Chinaco Blancos$12.00
Don Julio, Herradura, Patron, Chinaco Reposados$13.00
Don Julio, Herradura, Patron, Chinaco Anejos$14.00

Party To-Go / Catering

El Cholo Combination Dinner For 20No Substitutions Or Split Trays On Dinner For 20 Caesar Salad Cheese Enchiladas (add Shredded Chicken Or Beef - $40 For 20 Enchiladas) Tacos (Choose From) Shredded Chicken, Shredded Beef, Or Pork Carnitas (includes Tortillas, Lettuce & Pico De Gallo) Refried Beans And Rice$350.00
Caesar Salad (Tray for 10)$40.00
Southwest Salad (Tray for 10)Blackened chicken, black beans, avocado, cilantro vinaigrette$60.00
Taquitos (15 Whole Taquitos)Beef, Chicken, or Crab$40.00
Chicken Chimichanga (20 Half Size Bites)$55.00
Cheese Enchiladas (Tray for 10)Add shredded chicken or beef $2 per enchilada$55.00
Tacos (Build 20 tacos)Choice of shredded chicken, shredded beef, or pork carnitas (choose 20 corn or flour tortillas, lettuce and plco de gallo)$75.00
TamalesPork, Chicken or Green Corn Tamales (May thru October only)$55.00
Fajitas (Tray for 20)Choose chicken or beef(Includes 20 tortillas, sour cream, guacamole & cheese)$100.00
Sides & Extras - Refried Or Black Beans Or Rice$30.00
Guacamole (16 Oz.)$19.00
Sour Cream (16 OZ.)$6.00
El Cholo Margarita Mix - QuartDine-in only$10.00