El Cholo

One of the godfathers of sit-down Mexican cooking in Los Angeles, El Cholo is a true institution that continues to expands and grow. Read more

Valet parking only here so make sure you have loose bills. They do have ATM inside. Nice looking environment inside with friendly customer service . Fresh hot chips w salsa,good food&yummy Margaritas !

Get the crabmeat enchilada if you love seafood . Also the mix and match guac is so great.

House margaritas and appetizers are half price on Taco Tuesdays !

The Blue Corn Enchiladas are the best singular item, but A Taste of History wI'll get you a pork tamale , chile relleno , cheese enchilada , and beef taco .

To start, the chips and salsa are super!! Cucumber jalapeño margarita is great. Enchilada Suiza is delicious! Muy bien.

The guacamole is awesome. Tortilla soup is flavorful and now we are going to try the green chile - corn - cheese tamales that the restaurant is known for - okay first bite delicious

Their shrimp fajitas are delicious! A lot of good seafood options which is perfect as you’re not far from the beach !

High end mexican restaurant . I wouldn't say it's the most authentic mexican restaurant . But they still have really good food, drinks, and a very nice atmosphere.

Home of the world’s most dangerous margarita ! Enjoy! And the blue corn enchiladas are amaZing!

Happy Hour , aka “Fiesta Hour” is Monday - Friday, 3:00 - 6:30!

Fave: chips & salsa , green corn tamales , crabmeat enchiladas ; Skip: guacamole

Updated Happy Hour times from 3-7pm Monday thru Friday. ????

Unlimited tortilla chips and salsa ! Fiesta plate is very good when you don't know what to order

Hey, they invented nachos . Enough said. The green corn tamales are fantastic.

Quality food and drinks, nothing really amazing about it but a solid weeknight spot if you're craving a marg .

Great place to bring the family. Lots of options for everyone.

Always a fave. The one on western has 50% off for USC students though.

May - October: green corn tamales . November - April: Annie’s garden enchiladas

The El Cholo family recipe dates back to 1923, and the traditional guacamole benefits from years of experience. Try it! - CBS LA Read more

Can't go wrong with the house margarita on the rocks and Annie's California Enchiladas .

Margs and giant plates of Mexican food , what more could you want?

Love the mini cholula bottles!

The margaritas are the best!!

Good atmosphere, came here for a design department dinner . Nice staff .

I dream about their crabmeat enchiladas

homey atmosphere and excellent food! margaritas are gooooooooood

if your party is sat near the kitchen, they give you free nachos as a lo siento consolation prize.

Fajitas , Cadillac margarita , crabmeat enchiladas

The enchilada sauce and the margaritas here are the best in the world!

Make sure to ask for the spicy salsa with the free chips

Best Mexican in Santa Monica as well as the best Margarita's ever! Heaven for me, will be back soon & hopefully Mayor

I cent understand what people see in this place - if you have had real mexican food . The food taste canned, service sucks, and nothing is authentic . The best item is the salsa !

great patron dessert berry margarita

Taco Tuesday is excellent!!!!

Taco Tuesdays - $3.95 for 3 tacos and half price margaritas !

The only thing I've liked so far was my coconut margarita that barely tasted like it had any alcohol in it.. ????

Great job, guys! Tasty!

Ask for the diablo salsa !

Santa Barbera a la carte plus beer and tequila.....yum!

The guac is on point.

Blue Corn Chicken Enchiladas are amazing…throw in some Salsita and you're Golden.

Everything

This is my favorite place to stumble out of.

Coconut margaritas !!

Opened in 1997.

Ceasar salad and add grilled chicken , so delish! The croutons are spicy and so yummy!

Look for a doe-eyed raven haired hottie named Yuri behind the bar . She makes a knock you on your ass killer margarita .

Try the Grilled Fish Tacos

Green Corn Tamales