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El Cholo Cafe


El Cholo Cafe
958 S Fair Oaks Ave
Pasadena, CA 91105-2626
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#99 of 309 restaurants in Pasadena
  • Cuisines: Mexican
  • Recommended For: Local cuisine
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“Yuck... not good”
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1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 17, 2008

Yuck... not good more

“Great for large groups...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Nov 23, 2008

Great for large groups, but the food is so-so more

“Just okay”
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2 of 5 stars
weluvtotravel2 118 contributions
Tustin, CA
Oct 25, 2008

It is not that bad of a place, but the menu selection is limited, and it is on the pricey side. I can get a good margarita at a bar, but I want good food if I am paying higher prices. Give it a shot, but there are better mex food places in Pasadena. more

“Not authentic but fun...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Oct 17, 2008

Not authentic but fun with a group more

“Great for a group.”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 19, 2008

Great for a group. more

“I love the margarita and...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 23, 2008

I love the margarita and the enchiladas are yummy. more

“Good drinks, mediocre...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 13, 2008

Good drinks, mediocre food. more

“go for the drinks, not...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 15, 2008

go for the drinks, not for the food more

“It's a fun place to...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 6, 2008

It's a fun place to hangout, have some magarita and Guacamole made at your table. more

“Very generic Mexican...”
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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 6, 2008

Very generic Mexican cuisine. Go to the original in the Western and Pico area. The green corn tamales here taste like they've been sweetened with sugar. And the homemade guac isn't worth it. more

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El Cholo Cafe Address

958 S Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105-2626
Tel: (626) 441-4353
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.