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El Cholo Cafe


3.0 of 5 stars 50 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Mexican

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1 of 5 stars
pico rivera
30 Sep 2009

You start off by being charged 4 dollars to park!!!! The food is no better than any of the many chain restaurants. OVER PRICED!!!! more

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5 of 5 stars
Highland Park, California
15 Sep 2009

The food is delicious and the margaritas are potent! The guacamole (MOLCAJETE STYLE) is not just food, but an experience. It's actually made right before your eyes at the table. I had "A Taste of History" and then shared the cheesecake (which was drizzled with chocolate at my request). I will definitely go back and try the other dishes. more

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17 Dec 2008

Yuck... not good more

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3 of 5 stars
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23 Nov 2008

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

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2 of 5 stars
Tustin, CA
25 Oct 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

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3 of 5 stars
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17 Oct 2008

Not authentic but fun with a group more

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19 Aug 2008

Great for a group. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor reviewer on Facebook
23 Jul 2008

I love the margarita and the enchiladas are yummy. more

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3 of 5 stars
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13 Jul 2008

Good drinks, mediocre food. more

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3 of 5 stars
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15 Jun 2008

go for the drinks, not for the food 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.