El Cholo — The Original (Western Ave)

Mexican — antojitos, enchiladas, combinaciones, comidas especiales, fajitas and margaritas; family-owned since 1923 (prices from the venue's own '2026 Sample Menu' at elcholo.com, which states prices and items vary slightly per location) in Koreatown / Western Avenue

Address: 1121 S. Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90006, United States
Phone: Email: Not published

Mexican

Menu prices: $3.95–$36.75 · $$ · Median main: $22.95 · 33/33 with a published price

Mexican — antojitos, enchiladas, combinaciones, comidas especiales, fajitas and margaritas; family-owned since 1923 (prices from the venue's own '2026 Sample Menu' at elcholo.com, which states prices and items vary slightly per location)

Antojitos

• Guacamole Molcajete Style (2007) (Antojitos) — $16.75

  Served in an Authentic Bowl for You to Mix and Mash
• Aged Cheese Quesadilla (1969) (Antojitos) — $15.95

  Grilled in a Handmade Flour Tortilla (with Beef, Roasted Pork or Chicken, add - 2.00) Ingredients: Aged cheese, handmade flour tortilla
• Sonora Style Nachos (1983) (Antojitos) — $13.95

  Frijoles, Tomato Salsa,Sour Cream, Guacamole Ingredients: Frijoles, tomato salsa, sour cream, guacamole
• Carmen's Original Nachos (1959) (Antojitos) — $8.95
• Chimichanga Appetizer (1967) (Antojitos) — $15.25

  Crisp Flour Tortilla, Chicken and Jack Cheese Ingredients: Flour tortilla, chicken, Jack cheese
• Taquitos (1995) (Antojitos) — $12.25

  Chicken, Beef or Crab, Salsa Fresca
• Handmade Flour Tortilla (1923) (Antojitos) — $3.95

Enchiladas

• Blue Corn Chicken Enchiladas (1985) (Enchiladas) — $24.75

  Tomatillo Salsa Verde, Sour Cream and Avocado Garnish Ingredients: Blue corn tortillas, chicken, tomatillo salsa verde, sour cream, avocado
• Sonora Style Enchilada (1923) (Enchiladas) — $22.95

  (First Enchilada served at El Cholo) Layered Corn Tortillas, Simmered Chicken, Salsa Roja, Salsa Verde, Fried Egg
• Crabmeat Enchilada (1971) (Enchiladas) — $26.95

  Jalapeno-Cilantro Pesto Sauce, Sour Cream Avocado Ingredients: Jalapeno-cilantro pesto sauce, sour cream, avocado
• Enchiladas Suiza (1976) (Enchiladas) — $23.95

  Breast of Chicken, Light Salsa Verde, Sour Cream
• Enchiladas Mariscos (1999) (Enchiladas) — $29.95

  Lobster, Scallops and Shrimp, Jack Cheese, Chipotle Cream Sauce Ingredients: Lobster, scallops, shrimp, Jack cheese, chipotle cream sauce

Sopas And Ensaladas

• Southwest Chicken Tostada (2008) (Sopas And Ensaladas) — $20.95

  Blackened chicken, black beans, queso fresco, avocado, pepita cilantro vinaigrette
• Mexican Chopped Vegetable Salad (2019) (Sopas And Ensaladas) — $18.75

  Romaine, Kale, Rosted, Corn, Avocado,Jicama, Black Beans, Tortilla Strips, Citrus Vinaigrette Ingredients: Romaine, kale, corn, avocado, jicama, black beans, tortilla strips, citrus vinaigrette

Comidas Especiales

• Burrito Dorado (1977) (Comidas Especiales) — $24.95

  Chile con carne, beans, rice, cheddar cheese, tomato salsa, sour cream and guacamole Ingredients: Chile con carne, beans, rice, cheddar cheese, tomato salsa, sour cream, guacamole
• Chile Con Carne (1923) (Comidas Especiales) — $25.25

  Tender Beef, Traditional Chile Sauce, Tortillas and Guacamole Ingredients: Tender beef, traditional chile sauce, tortillas, guacamole
• Carne Asada (1984) (Comidas Especiales) — $31.95

  Angus New York Steak, Pico de Gallo and Guacamole Ingredients: Angus New York steak, pico de gallo, guacamole
• Filet Mignon Tacos (2009) (Comidas Especiales) — $29.95

  Three handmade corn tortillas, Molcajete salsa and cilantro rice Ingredients: Filet mignon, handmade corn tortillas, molcajete salsa, cilantro rice
• Fish Tacos (2001) (Comidas Especiales) — $26.25

  Pan seared Mahi Mahi, handmade corn tortillas, shredded cabbage and crema fresca Ingredients: Mahi Mahi, handmade corn tortillas, shredded cabbage, crema fresca

House Favorites

• Green Corn Tamales (1923) (House Favorites) — $23.95

  Corn Off The Cob, Cheddar Cheese And Ortega Chile, Steamed In Its Own Husk, Beans And Rice (available May - October) Ingredients: Corn off the cob, cheddar cheese, Ortega chile, beans, rice
• A Taste Of History (1996) (House Favorites) — $27.95

  Cheese Enchilada, Rolled Beef Taco, Chile Relleno And Pork Tamale, Spanish Rice and Refried Beans Ingredients: Cheese enchilada, rolled beef taco, chile relleno, pork tamale, Spanish rice, refried bea

Fajitas

• Steak Fajitas (1984) (Fajitas) — $28.95

  Sautéed With Fresh Vegetables, Served On A Sizzling Skillet — Marinated Tender Strips Of STEAK Ingredients: Marinated tender strips of steak, fresh vegetables Preparation: Sautéed, served on a sizzlin
• Chicken Fajitas (1984) (Fajitas) — $27.25

  Sautéed With Fresh Vegetables, Served On A Sizzling Skillet — Delicate Chunks Of CHICKEN Ingredients: Chicken, fresh vegetables Preparation: Sautéed, served on a sizzling skillet
• Shrimp Fajitas (1984) (Fajitas) — $29.55

  Sautéed With Fresh Vegetables, Served On A Sizzling Skillet — Our House Specialty SHRIMP Ingredients: Shrimp, fresh vegetables Preparation: Sautéed, served on a sizzling skillet
• Vegetable Fajitas (1984) (Fajitas) — $23.95

  Sautéed With Fresh Vegetables, Served On A Sizzling Skillet — A Fresh VEGETABLE Medley Preparation: Sautéed, served on a sizzling skillet
• Combination Seafood Fajita — $36.75

  Sautéed With Fresh Vegetables, Served On A Sizzling Skillet Ingredients: Seafood, fresh vegetables Preparation: Sautéed, served on a sizzling skillet

Lunch Specials

• Broadway & Santa Barbara Special — $20.75

  Choice Of Two: Cheese Enchilada, Chile Relleno, Tamale Or Taco, Served With Caesar Salad Ingredients: Choice of two of cheese enchilada, chile relleno, tamale or taco, Caesar salad
• Chicken Verde Enchilada — $18.55

  Tomatillo Salsa, Shredded Chiken, Crema Fresca, Black Beans & Rice Ingredients: Tomatillo salsa, shredded chicken, crema fresca, black beans, rice
• Chicken Taquitos — $17.45

  Three Taquitos, Avocado Salsa, Queso Fresco, Crema, Black Beans & Rice Ingredients: Taquitos, avocado salsa, queso fresco, crema, black beans, rice
• Carnitas Lunch Burrito — $18.25

  Roasted Pork, Black Beans & Rice, Oaxaca Cheese, Chipotle Tomatillo Salsa, Avocado Ingredients: Roasted pork, black beans, rice, Oaxaca cheese, chipotle tomatillo salsa, avocado

Margaritas

• El Cholo Margarita — $14.95

  Our world famous recipe since 1967, on the rocks, in a pint glass
• Gran Tradicional — $17.25

  Cuervo Tradicional, Herradura Silver, Cointreau & a float of Don Julio Anejo Ingredients: Cuervo Tradicional, Herradura Silver, Cointreau, Don Julio Anejo
• La Flaca — $16.95

  Patron Silver, Patron Citronage Orange Liqueur & fresh lime juice Ingredients: Patron Silver, Patron Citronage Orange Liqueur, fresh lime juice