El Cholo
★ 4.3 (3,865) ›Mexican · Los Angeles
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A stop onThe Los Angeles classics
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Closed · opens 11:30am tomorrow · try the Fajitas (1984) - SHRIMP · about $22 a person
Longtime, historic Mexican restaurant with a fireplace, known for margaritas, nachos, and fajitas, plus a kids' menu.
What people mention: Reviewers consistently mention friendly, welcoming staff and classic, nostalgic Mexican-American atmosphere, praising fresh chips and salsa, cheese enchiladas, chimichangas, and hearty beans and rice.(from 5 recent reviews)
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What to order
from the menuFajitas (1984) - SHRIMP
Sauteded 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
Beef Taquitos
Crunchy rolls of shredded beef with a special dipping sauce
Niños Y Niñas
Mexican — food to try
1 on this menuCarne 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)”.
Menu
from the website · 2026-09-02Prices and items may have changed. Display only — this restaurant isn't taking orders here yet.
Antojitos
Enchiladas
Sopas And Ensaladas
Combinaciones
Comidas Especiales
House Favorites
Lunch Specials
Margaritas
Specialty Tequilas
Niños Y Niñas
1121 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90006
Closed· opens 11:30am tomorrowAll hours ▾Hide ▴
- Wednesday (today)
- 11:30am–9pm
- Thursday
- 11:30am–9pm
- Friday
- 11:30am–9pm
- Saturday
- 11:30am–9pm
- Sunday
- 11:30am–9pm
- Monday
- 11:30am–9pm
- Tuesday
- 11:30am–9pm
Hours from the restaurant's website — call ahead on holidays.
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