Founded in 1923, El Cholo is the mother of LA's Mexican-American restaurants; the Western Avenue flagship keeps its Mission Revival rooms. Order the seasonal green corn tamales and the Sonoran enchiladas with a fried egg.
- Address
- 1121 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90006
- Hours
- Mon-Sun 11:30-21:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-10)
- Best time to go
- Afternoon, Evening · About 1.5 h
- Price
- Price not verified
- Price level
- $$
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Every menu item lists the year it was added
- Green corn tamales are seasonal
- Best with a big group and margarita pitchers