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El Cholo

MexicanLos Angeles$$
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El Cholo is one of the best mexican restaurants in Los Angeles for dining, especially if you want a strong option in Los Angeles.

El Cholo is a sensible mexican restaurant call in Los Angeles in Los Angeles when you want something that usually lands well.

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Rating (Google) 8.6
2,265 reviews
Los Angeles
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8.6
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Based on 2265 reviews
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Mexican in Los Angeles
Price and pace
Moderate spend
Neighborhood
Los Angeles · 1037 Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90015, USA
Price
Moderate spend
Google rating
8.6 from 2,265 reviews
Address
Los Angeles | 1037 Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90015, USA
TastyPals Editorial Pick
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Carlos Mendez
Food & Drink Editor
El Cholo earns its reputation through the al pastor tacos: the spit-roasted pork with pineapple is the real test — this one passes. The price point makes returning easy, which is exactly the point. Walk-ins are generally fine, though weekend brunch lines move quickly.
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El Cholo is a reliable mexican restaurant choice in Los Angeles in Los Angeles when you want something that tends to land well. It also holds a 8.6 rating across 2,265 Google reviews.

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Public rating
8.6 from 2,265 Google reviews
Style
Mexican in Los Angeles
Spend
Moderate spend

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Google rating: 8.6 from 2,265 reviews
Price point: $$
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8.6 from 2,265 reviews
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Address
1037 Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90015, USA
Price
$$
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Google rating
8.6 (2,265 reviews)
Cuisine
Mexican
Neighborhood
Los Angeles

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