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El Cholo - The Original

Harvard Heights, Los Angeles

Local Mexican chain serving classic dishes and margaritas in a traditional setting since the 1920s.

★★★★☆4.3(3,787 Google reviews)$$

“Local Mexican chain serving classic dishes and margaritas in a traditional setting since the 1920s.”

1121 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90006(323) 734-2773
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Los Angeles, CA56 menu items across 10 sections

Browse the full menu for El Cholo - The Original, a mexican restaurant in Los Angeles, CA. This page brings together menu prices, photos, ratings, reviews, and ordering links in one place.

Visit El Cholo - The Original at 1121 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90006 or call (323) 734-2773. Today's posted hours: Monday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM.

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Full Menu

10 sections, 56 items

ANTOJITOS

10 items
  • 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 Guacamole

  • CARMEN'S ORIGINAL NACHOS (1959)$8.95
  • FIESTA PLATTER (1995) For 2$21.95

    Crab and Beef Taquitos, Nachos, Quesadillas Chimichangas, Guacamole and Sour Cream

  • FIESTA PLATTER (1995) 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, Avocado Salsa

  • HOUSE GUACAMOLE (1955)$12.75

    1/2 portion

  • HANDMADE FLOUR TORTILLA (1923)$3.95

ENCHILADAS

8 items
  • SONORA STYLE ENCHILADA (1923)$22.95

    (First Enchilada served at El Cholo) Layered Corn Tortillas, Simmered Chicken, Salsa Roja, Salsa Verde, Fried Egg

  • CRABMEAT ENCHILADAS (1971)$26.95

    Jalapeño-Cilantro Pesto Sauce, Sour Cream Avocado

  • ENCHILADAS SUIZA (1976)$23.95

    Breast of Chicken, Light Salsa Verde, Sour Cream

  • BLUE CORN CHICKEN ENCHILADAS (1985)$24.75

    Tomatillo Salsa Verde, Sour Cream and Avocado Garnish

  • ANNIE'S EARLY CALIFORNIA (1992)$19.95

    Mixed Garden Vegetables, Spinach, Corn, Sautéed Mushrooms, Crushed Pecans

  • SANTA BARBARA ENCHILADAS (1995)$27.55

    Shrimp and Chicken, Sautéed Mushrooms, Onions, Guajillo Chile Salsa, Jack Cheese

  • ENCHILADAS MARISCOS (1999)$29.95

    Lobster, Scallops and Shrimp, Jack Cheese, Chipotle Cream Sauce

  • MOLE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS (2023)$27.25

    (A new menu addition in honor of our 100th year!) Slow Braised Shredded Chicken, Jack Cheese Roasted Chile and Chocolate Mole

SOPAS AND ENSALADAS

8 items
  • TORTILLA SOUP (1991) - Cup$7.95

    Avocado, Grilled Chicken, Cheese, Roasted Poblano Chile with Strips of Tortillas.

  • TORTILLA SOUP (1991) - Bowl$9.95

    Avocado, Grilled Chicken, Cheese, Roasted Poblano Chile with Strips of Tortillas.

  • JOE'S TRADITIONAL ALBONDIGAS (1923) - Cup$7.95
  • JOE'S TRADITIONAL ALBONDIGAS (1923) - Bowl$9.95
  • "FELIX'S" CAESAR SALAD (1991) - Entree Portion$16.95
  • "FELIX'S" CAESAR SALAD (1991) - Side Portion$9.95
  • MEXICAN CHOPPED VEGETABLE SALAD (2019)$18.75

    Romaine, Kale, Roasted Corn, Avocado, Jicama, Black Beans, Tortilla Strips, Citrus Vinaigrette

  • SOUTHWEST CHICKEN TOSTADA (2008)$20.95

    Blackened Chicken, Black Beans, Queso Fresco, Avocado, Pepita Cilantro Vinaigrette

A TASTE OF HISTORY (1996)

1 item
  • Cheese Enchilada, Rolled Beef Taco, Chile Relleno and Pork Tamale, Spanish Rice and Refried Beans$27.95

COMBINACIONES (1938)

6 items

All Combination Plates served with Spanish Rice and Refried Beans. To add Chicken, Roasted Pork or Beef, add $2 per Enchilada. Substitute Green Corn Tamale, add 75¢

  • 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$17.75
  • No.5.Chile Relleno and Rolled Beef Taco$17.75
  • No.6.Choice of One$17.75

GREEN CORN TAMALES (1923)

1 item
  • Corn off the Cob, Cheddar Cheese and Ortega Chile, steamed in its own Husk, Beans and Rice$23.95

    (Available May through October)

COMIDAS ESPECIALES

8 items
  • Chicken Chimichangas$21.95

    Crisp Flour Tortilla, Guajillo Chicken, Poblano Chile and Guacamole

  • Burrito Dorado$24.95

    Chile con Carne, Beans, Rice, Cheddar Cheese, Tomato Salsa, Sour Cream and Guacamole

  • Chile Con Carne$25.25

    Tender Beef, Traditional Chile Sauce, Tortillas and Guacamole

  • Carne Asada$31.95

    Angus New York Steak, Pico de Gallo and Guacamole

  • Tres Tacos Al Carbon$24.45

    Marinated Top Sirloin, Bacon, Jack Cheese, Tomatillo-Chipotle Salsa

  • Fish Tacos$26.25

    Blackened Mahi Mahi, Handmade Corn Tortillas, Shredded Cabbage and Chipotle Aioli

  • Filet Mignon Tacos$29.95

    Three Handmade Corn Tortillas, Molcajete Salsa and Cilantro Rice

  • Plato De Carnitas$24.25

    Roasted Pork, Fresh Avocado Relish, Escabeche Onions and Choice of Tortillas

FAJITAS (1984)

4 items

Sautéed with Fresh Vegetables, served on a Sizzling Skillet

  • Marinated Tender Strips of STEAK$28.95
  • Delicate Chunks of CHICKEN$27.25
  • Our House Specialty SHRIMP$29.55
  • A Fresh VEGETABLE Medley$23.95

LUNCH SPECIALS

4 items

Daily until 4pm

  • BROADWAY & SANTA BARBARA SPECIAL$20.75

    Choice of Two: Cheese Enchilada, Chile Relleno, Tamale or Taco, Served with Caesar Salad

  • CHICKEN VERDE ENCHILADA$18.55

    Tomatillo Slasa, Shredded Chicken, Crema Fresca, Black Beans & Rice

  • CARNITAS LUNCH BURRITO$18.25

    Roasted Pork, Black Beans & Rice, Oaxaca Cheese, Chipotle Tomatillo Salsa, Avocado

  • CHICKEN TAQUITOS$17.45

    Avocado Salsa, Pico de Gallo, Queso Fresco, with Black Beans & Rice

MARGARITAS

6 items
  • EL CHOLO MARGARITA$14.95

    Our Worl Famous Recipe Since 1967. on the Rocks in a Pint Glass

  • GRAN TRADITIONAL$17.25

    Cuervo Tradicional, Herradura Silver, & a Float of Don Julio Añejo

  • LA FLACA$16.95

    Patron Silver, Patron Citronage Orange & Fresh Lime Juice

  • COCONUT MARGARITA$15.95

    Blended, Served in an Old-Fashioned Margarita Glass, Toasted Coconut Rim

  • L.A. LEMONADE$16.95

    1800, Sauza Conmemorativo, Herradura Silver & Cointreau, Hand Shaken & Served Up

  • ZAPATA'S WIDOW$24.95

    Don Julio Silver, Fresh Lime Juice & Don Julio 1942 Float One of a Kind Presentation

Hours

Monday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Fri, Sat: 11:00 - 23:00
Monday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tue, Thu, Sun: 11:00 - 22:00
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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El Cholo - The Original is in Harvard Heights, Los Angeles. If you're getting your bearings, it is in Harvard Heights, near Western & 11th, and close to 906 South Crenshaw.

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