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El Cholo
1025 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90401
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#53 of 312 restaurants in Santa Monica
3.5 of 5 stars 74 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Mexican
  • Neighbourhood: West
  • 1025 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
  • (310) 899-1106
  • Price range: £1-19 ($1-$30)
  • Good For: Child-friendly, Outdoor seating

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81% Recommend
Excellent
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Very Good
19
Average
27
Poor
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Terrible
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“They just redid the bar area... looks k.”
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4 of 5 stars
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2 Nov 2009

They just redid the bar area... looks k. more

“pretty good and nothing...”
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3 of 5 stars
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8 Aug 2008

pretty good and nothing spectacular more

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

Quite cheap, nice place, food okay ! more

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

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

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

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

“Pretty good food. Big portions. Service is good too.”
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3 of 5 stars
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25 Apr 2008

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

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

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

“Blue Corn Enchildas are...”
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5 of 5 stars
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19 Mar 2008

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

“Undoubtedly the best mexican in the greater LA area. Authentic food, service and Margheritas, I fell in love with the...”
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5 of 5 stars
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17 Mar 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 restaurant in America, even if it is Cal-Mex. This is gourmet cuisine.”
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5 of 5 stars
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6 Mar 2008

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