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El Cholo
1025 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90401
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#54 of 311 restaurants in Santa Monica
  • Cuisines: Mexican
  • Price range*: $1-$30
  • Neighborhood: West
  • Recommended For: Child-friendly, Outdoor seating
  • Address: 1025 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
  • Phone:  (310) 899-1106
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“pretty good and nothing...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 8, 2008

pretty good and nothing spectacular more

“Quite cheap, nice place...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 12, 2008

Quite cheap, nice place, food okay ! more

“If you crave old Rosa's...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 6, 2008

If you crave old Rosa's style burritos and strong margaritas more

“Pretty solid, authentic...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 18, 2008

Pretty solid, authentic. Nothing fancy, but a nice atmosphere. more

“Pretty good food. Big...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 25, 2008

Pretty good food. Big portions. Service is good too. more

“Green corn tomales, I'm...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 22, 2008

Green corn tomales, I'm in love with you more

“Blue Corn Enchildas are...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 19, 2008

Blue Corn Enchildas are to die for. Hmmm now I'm hungry. more

“Undoubtedly the best...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 17, 2008

Undoubtedly the best mexican in the greater LA area. Authentic food, service and Margheritas, I fell in love with the annies enchiladas. Must go more

“My favorite Mexican...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 6, 2008

My favorite Mexican restaurant in America, even if it is Cal-Mex. This is gourmet cuisine. more

“Look for another option”
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2 of 5 stars
sfuzzi 2 contributions
Ohio
Jan 30, 2008

I would compare this restaurant to a cross between Chi Chi's and a restaurant at Epcott. The food quality was on the par of the old Chi Chi's, nothing worth making a special trip. The ambience is nice, but definitely gives the feel of large chain sized restaurant with the wait staff complete in costume. We were visiting in LA... more

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El Cholo Address

1025 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Tel: (310) 899-1106
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.