Mexican
El Cholo
Los Angeles, California
Why stop here: El Cholo is a $$ mexican pick in Los Angeles. Order Green corn tamales.
CuisineMexican
Price$$
TownLos Angeles
Family-run Mexican institution on Western Avenue since 1923, with a menu dated by decade showing how classic Cal-Mex dishes evolved.
What to order
Green corn tamales
At El Cholo, Roamward highlights Green corn tamales because it gives travelers a clear first order instead of leaving the meal to guesswork. Use it as the anchor, then check the current menu before you go.
Updated July 2026. Restaurant hours, menus, and reservation policies change — confirm before you go.
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