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El Cholo - The Original

El Cholo - The Original

Eat Local in Los Angeles

4.3 3,879 Google reviews$20–30

+1 323 734 27 731121 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, California 90006 · Harvard Heights

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Where to find them

1121 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, California 90006

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About

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

Amenities

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Fireplace
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Hours

Wednesday
11:30 AM to 9 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM to 9 PM
Friday
11:30 AM to 9 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM to 9 PM
Sunday
11:30 AM to 9 PM
Monday
11:30 AM to 9 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM to 9 PM

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