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El Cholo

  • 1121 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90006
  • 323-734-2773
  • Last verified:
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Menu

Antojitos

  • Guacamole Molcajete Style (2007)$16.75

    Served in an authentic bowl for you to mix and mash.

  • Aged Cheese Quesadilla (1969)$15.95

    Grilled in a handmade flour tortilla. With beef, roasted pork or chicken add $2.00.

  • Sonora Style Nachos (1983)$13.95

    Frijoles, tomato salsa, sour cream and guacamole.

  • Carmen's Original Nachos (1959)$8.95
  • Fiesta Platter (1995)For 2 $21.95 / For 4 $29.95

    Crab and beef taquitos, nachos, quesadillas, chimichangas, guacamole and sour cream.

  • Chimichanga Appetizer (1967)$15.25

    Crisp flour tortilla, chicken and jack cheese.

  • Taquitos (1995)$12.25

    Chicken, beef or crab with salsa fresca.

  • House Guacamole (1955)$12.75

    Half portion.

  • Handmade Flour Tortilla (1923)$3.95

Enchiladas

  • Blue Corn Chicken Enchiladas (1985)$24.75

    Tomatillo salsa verde, sour cream and avocado garnish.

  • Sonora Style Enchilada (1923)$22.95

    The first enchilada served at El Cholo. Layered corn tortillas, simmered chicken, salsa roja, salsa verde and a fried egg.

  • Crabmeat Enchilada (1971)$26.95

    Jalapeño-cilantro pesto sauce, sour cream and avocado.

  • Enchiladas Suiza (1976)$23.95

    Breast of chicken, light salsa verde and sour cream.

  • Annie's Early California (1992)$19.95

    Mixed garden vegetables, spinach, corn, sautéed mushrooms and crushed pecans.

  • Enchiladas Mariscos (1999)$29.95

    Lobster, scallops and shrimp, jack cheese and chipotle cream sauce.

  • Santa Barbara Enchiladas (1995)$27.55

    Shrimp and chicken, sautéed mushrooms, onions, guajillo chile salsa and jack cheese.

  • Mole Chicken Enchiladas (2023)$27.25

    In honor of our 100th year. Slow braised shredded chicken, jack cheese, roasted chile and chocolate mole.

Sopas and Ensaladas

  • Tortilla Soup (1991)Cup $7.95 / Bowl $9.95

    Avocado, grilled chicken, cheese and roasted poblano chile with strips of tortillas.

  • Joe's Traditional Albondigas (1923)Cup $7.95 / Bowl $9.95
  • "Felix's" Caesar Salad (1991)Entree $16.95 / Side $9.95
  • Southwest Chicken Tostada (2008)$20.95

    Blackened chicken, black beans, queso fresco, avocado and pepita cilantro vinaigrette.

  • Mexican Chopped Vegetable Salad (2019)$18.75

    Romaine, kale, roasted corn, avocado, jicama, black beans, tortilla strips and citrus vinaigrette.

Combinaciones (1938)

  • No. 1$22.95

    Cheese enchilada and rolled beef taco. All combination plates served with Spanish rice and refried beans. To add chicken, roasted pork or beef, add $2 per enchilada.

  • No. 2$22.95

    Cheese enchilada and chile relleno.

  • No. 3$22.95

    Cheese enchilada and pork tamale.

  • No. 4$22.95

    Two cheese enchiladas.

  • No. 5$22.95

    Chile relleno and rolled beef taco.

  • No. 6$17.75

    Choice of one.

Comidas Especiales

  • Burrito Dorado (1977)$24.95

    Chile con carne, beans, rice, cheddar cheese, tomato salsa, sour cream and guacamole.

  • Chicken Chimichangas (1967)$21.95

    Crisp flour tortilla, guajillo chicken, poblano chile and guacamole.

  • Chile Con Carne (1923)$25.25

    Tender beef, traditional chile sauce, tortillas and guacamole.

  • Carne Asada (1984)$31.95

    Angus New York steak, pico de gallo and guacamole.

  • Filet Mignon Tacos (2009)$29.95

    Three handmade corn tortillas, molcajete salsa and cilantro rice.

  • Fish Tacos (2001)$26.25

    Pan seared mahi mahi, handmade corn tortillas, shredded cabbage and crema fresca.

  • Tres Tacos Al Carbon (1990)$24.45

    Marinated top sirloin, bacon, jack cheese and tomatillo-chipotle salsa.

  • Plato De Carnitas (1989)$24.25

    Roasted pork, fresh avocado relish, escabeche onions and choice of tortillas.

House Favorites

  • Green Corn Tamales (1923)$23.95

    Corn off the cob, cheddar cheese and Ortega chile, steamed in its own husk, with beans and rice. Available May–October.

  • A Taste Of History (1996)$27.95

    Cheese enchilada, rolled beef taco, chile relleno and pork tamale with Spanish rice and refried beans.

  • Fajitas — Steak (1984)$28.95

    Sautéed with fresh vegetables, served on a sizzling skillet. Marinated tender strips of steak.

  • Fajitas — Chicken$27.25

    Delicate chunks of chicken.

  • Fajitas — Shrimp$29.55

    Our house specialty.

  • Fajitas — Vegetable$23.95

    A fresh vegetable medley.

  • Combination Seafood Fajita$36.75

Lunch Specials

  • Broadway & Santa Barbara Special$20.75

    Choice of two: cheese enchilada, chile relleno, tamale or taco, served with Caesar salad. Daily until 4pm.

  • Chicken Verde Enchilada$18.55

    Tomatillo salsa, shredded chicken, crema fresca, black beans and rice.

  • Chicken Taquitos$17.45

    Three taquitos, avocado salsa, queso fresco, crema, black beans and rice.

  • Carnitas Lunch Burrito$18.25

    Roasted pork, black beans and rice, Oaxaca cheese, chipotle tomatillo salsa and avocado.

Margaritas

  • Gran Tradicional$17.25

    Cuervo Tradicional, Herradura Silver, Cointreau and a float of Don Julio Anejo.

  • L.A. Lemonade$16.95

    1800, Sauza Conmemorativo, Herradura Silver and Cointreau, hand shaken and served up.

  • El Cholo Margarita$14.95

    Our world famous recipe since 1967, on the rocks in a pint glass.

  • La Flaca$16.95

    Patron Silver, Patron Citronage orange liqueur and fresh lime juice.

  • Coconut Margarita$15.95

    Blended, served in an old fashioned margarita glass with a toasted coconut rim.

  • Zapata's Widow$24.95

    Don Julio Silver, fresh lime juice and a Don Julio 1942 float. One of a kind presentation.

  • Fruit Margarita$14.95

    Strawberry, mango, peach and more.

Specialty Tequilas

  • Casa Noble Anejo$20
  • Corzo Anejo$20
  • Don Julio 1942$36
  • Don Julio Real$48

Menu items and prices are approximate and may have changed — call the restaurant to confirm.

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