We came here the day before Father's Day to celebrate the holiday and pickup some food to go. We ordered two meals: chicken fajitas & steak fajitas. They both came with two sides of refried beans. The food was excellent and it came with sides of shredded cheese, sour cream, & guacamole. They also gave us chips and salsa. All the food was excellent and the service was awesome. I would definitely return here. The ordering & takeout process was easy. read more

El Cholo - Chicken Fajitas & Steak Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - La Habra, California

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Had the opportunity to try El Cholo on a Friday night. Lots of parking in their lot and they had a decent amount of people in and out of the restaurant. They had plenty of seating inside and outside, which is nice if you're trying to get some fresh air. I don't know. Maybe I got the wrong item?, but the food here didn't really hit. A Taste of History was pretty bland. My S.O. mom got the fajitas, which in my opinion looked far better than the plate I got, despite the variety. I will say the guacamole and salsa were tasty and that was probably the highlight of the meal. read more

An absolute staple in my life! The green corn tamales are my absolute favorite! They are only offered from May to October so make sure if you go during that time you must have them! The tacos are delicious, the carne asada is cooked to perfection and they have so many different variations of enchiladas you can't go wrong. I love the atmosphere and have sat in different sections of the restaurant and they all have their own vibe. It's a fabulous place to throw a party too! Love love LOVE it here! read more

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This is a comfortable dining experience. Stopped by during happy hour and enjoyed their $10 margaritas and $7 beers. There are also few food specials during this time period to snack on. The menu itself is consistent. The prices are a bit high but you are paying for the atmosphere. This location takes you away and places you on vacation in a remote Mexican village eatery. The service is friendly and the food is good. My combo had a tamale and a cheese enchilada. As previously stated a bit pricey but it was still good. The sauce was rich and the enchilada was cheesy. As for the tamale it was a bit heavy on the masa but the meat had good flavor. The rice and beans were good. And yes, they do give you chips and salsa when you arrive and are seated. This place is definitely fun to sit back and relax. Not a fast food stop in and eat type place. I'll be back. read more

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I always plan to snap a photo of my food, but the aromas win every time. The service is fast and friendly, and the ambiance is calm and welcoming. Their story is proudly woven into every detail, from the décor and napkins to the menu and their website, where you can explore six generations of El Cholo tradition. I had the steak fajitas, which were incredible and come in a generous portion that's great for sharing, perfect for families or a date. The chips and salsa were fresh and addictive. While the prices are a bit on the higher side, the quality, portion sizes, and overall experience make it absolutely worth it. The outdoor seating area is cozy and well-lit, with heaters to keep things comfortable. I haven't visited in the evening yet, but daytime is usually busy, always a good sign. The bathrooms are clean, and everything is well-kept. This place is more than a meal, it's a piece of history. Highly recommend! read more

It doesn't matter what their food taste like, El cholo is El cholo and I will always love El cholo. Their food is good, so don't take me wrong. However, I have lived locally and know many of the workers there, so my connection with the establishment may be stronger than my love of the food. But that should provide high marks on wanting to come here. read more

I really enjoyed the ambiance of this restaurant. This place seems well suited for both small and large parties. Service was also good. I ordered the combination plate with a rolled beef taco and chili relleno. The beef rolled taco was good had a nice crunch and meet was moist. The chili relleno was good I enjoyed all the cheese and sweetness of the chili. I thought it would be spicier, not sure if this is normal as this was my first time eating one. read more

Best Mexican food ever. The margaritas are . This is real authentic Mexican cuisine- top notch. Please don't sleep in this place. read more

El Cholo - Margarita time - Mexican Near Me - La Habra, California

My favorite Mexican cuisine in my area. Staff are friendly and efficient. Food is always great ! Complimentary warm chips with individual salsa. Best chili relleno ( fluffy omelette style) This is my go to Mexican restaurant. read more

El Cholo - Chile relleno /enchilada w Caesar salad LUNCH combination. - Mexican Near Me - La Habra, California

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This place is good! Chips and salsa taste great and have you wanting more! Service is fair, food is served fairly quickly and muy caliente! Indoor and outdoor dining vibes are 100% authentic Mexican and very chill! You really got to try this place! Cadillac margarita is a crowd favorite! read more

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The family ambience is always on point! It was a rainy day and we were celebrating a friend's son's 18th birthday on Nee Year's Eve. We were seated at a perfect spot in the restaurant, right next to the fireplace. We were served with drink right away and since it wasn't our first time we knew what we wanted and we helped our friends pick out items they'd like to try. We opted for budget friendly dishes to share so we got the Taste of History and a Fiesta Platter for 4. It's always great to share and taste a few items. Here's our spread: - Taste of History: Beef Tamale. Chile Relleno, Tostada, Rolled Chicken Taco, Beef Enchilada. This is a great dish to try for a variety of my favorites. This is definitely enough to share especially when you on a budget. The Chile Relleno is not the same as how I like it when it is homemade by my coworker, but it still satisfied my craving. - Fiesta Platter for 4: Quesadilla, Taquitos, Nachos, Chimichanga. Tasty and satisfies my cravings, but it's good to note that the nachos should be eaten right away. It gets quite soggy if you don't. Overall our choices satisfied our craving for our Mexican favorites. It's even better when you can share a meal with your family and friends around the holidays. The service was great and our cups we're always filled with our drink of choice. How can I forget the endless supply of chips and salsa. We were full and happy! This is always a great place to enjoy with family and friends! read more

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Well I used to come to this restaurant when I worked in Fullerton. Had several work parties there also. Went there this week to have lunch with some old co-workers. What a shock. The prices have gone through the roof. Service was average. Sat on the patio and it was okay except the constant semi trucks. I don't think I would return on my own. read more

i've been going to el chlo for years, the food is absolutely delicious , service is excellent and a very cozy atmosphere

Las enchiladas de mole ..nada que ver con las verdaderas y ordene el tres leche cake y lo mismo nada que ver con el auténtico..carísimo no recomendado para los americanos esta bien por que no tienen idea De la verdadera cocina mexicana sus sabores read more

Ambiance and service was good but food was typical plain, to salty were the enchiladas and Carnitas were dry no taste. Visited there during the week when restaurant was slow and I can honestly say " Del Taco" beans are much tastier and good. Highly disappointed no wonder the restaurant is closing their Pasadena location. The only one that was decent was the Original on Western but that's long gone to be replaced by the one on Flower, overpriced and just Americanized Mexican food. read more

Great food & service!especially recommend their salads with shrimp or chicken.margaritas are delicious!

The service was amazing thanks to Felix but the food was not authentic at all and the food had no flavor I had to add salt and pepper myself I don't recommend. read more

The best quality and service anywhere. A traditional Mexican restaurant promising an ambiance memorable with delicious food and quality service. The building is traditionally Mexican with beautifully decorated walls and furniture. read more

Food is good and the service is always nice. Everyone feels welcome! I have been there with groups and with a friend or two. Always a good choice . read more

El cholo is an old family tradition with us. I think they are slipping. The cheese enchiladas are flat. Not much cheese in them. The Chile relleno was small. The prices are up and the portions are down. The children's toy chest is gone. I wonder if someone else own them. We are gonna try the one on PCH in Newport. read more

Make your chilli rellenos from scratch. Get rid of the meat paste and use shredded beef. Make the drink volume smaller so that you can taste the alcohol. read more

Man what a bummer. Nothing that comes out is fresh made. Enchilada sauce and beans all canned. Tamale dried out and tough. Little suspicious when your order comes out quicker than a fast food joint. "El Cholo Margarita" tasted premade too. Native to La Habra I remember when this place was great, 20 years ago. Sad what it's become. I get trying to stay afloat in a deflated economy with food costs so inflated. Having a culinary background, it's cheaper to produce fresh then buy packaged if you have the right chefs and kitchen staff. Customers would flock to that. Unfortunately I won't be back. read more

What a great place, so proud it is such a staple in my home town! The food is amazing, the history goes way back...definitely suggest looking into it. I personally love the bar area, walk right in and have a front row view of the bartender making the drinks. The margaritas are on point ;) read more

I can't believe I've lived in the area for over 10 years and haven't been to El Cholo yet. I've passed by many, many times though and many people have told me about this place. Very friendly staff! Many people having dinner on a Sunday night. I loved the Coconut Margarita! I would have it again. The toasted coconut rim is fun and yummy. The Corona Azul Margarita had Blue Agave Nectar so it was a little too sweet. The chicken chimichangas were crispy and very tasty. Instead of one big chimichanga, there were mini chimichangas so you get more crunch. The guacamole was very good. We would definitely come back. read more

El Cholo - Coconut Margarita - Mexican Near Me - La Habra, California

Nice ambiance but wished they put as much effort in their food .. this place is not what it used to be . The food is terrible . Tamale taste frozen , chile relleno covered in bottled salsa , stuffed with cottage cheese ... read more

My favorite place of all time- great high quality food and great prices. Just wish they would bring back the chocolate mousse dessert.

The food was not as delicious as it was in the past. The chips were not fresh. I will not eat here again. The ambiance and table service is great. It is ashamed that the food has gone down hill. read more

Came here recently for father in laws 75th Bday hadn't been here in years because I've always thought the food was mediocre but this time around it was much better to my surprise food was good The restaurant is still dark and dated but at least the food and drinks were good. read more

Amazing food, beautiful restaurant, and excellent service from roger! cant wait to come back! read more

El Cholo - annies enchiladas and fish tacos - Mexican Near Me - La Habra, California

Host Blake: Blake accommodated our seating arrangement needs. Super professional and patient. Thank you for giving us the perfect table for my family. Server Gilbert. Gilbert was patient and very understanding. He has great knowledge of the dishes on the menu. Big S/O to Blake!! read more

Love it here. Have been coming here for years. Service is super quick and the staff here are amazing. Never had a bad meal here and the chips and salsa are some of the best. read more

We had my father's funeral reception here. I called and the event planner Kristen got back to me right away. She was very kind and accommodating. She kept in touch with me and confirmed everything we needed. She went over the various menus, and helped me figure out how I wanted things. When that day came, We used a small private room with a fixed menu. It was a great way to go and everyone fit. We were able to go ahead of time and decorate. My aunt did a great job and it was everything he would have loved. The tables were big enough that we can put various pictures and a trinkets in the middle of it. The service was great and so was the food. The drinks were good. Even though the reason for gathering was not good circumstances, We had a good time celebrating him as a family. I would definitely go here again if I was planning another small event. Wish I would have taken pictures read more

This is a staple of the Mexican food scene in La Habra and we've been here several times. They are having a 100 year celebration currently so there are a few special items on the menu. I had the chicken mole enchiladas (if you know me you know that mole is my one true weakness) and wow! As you can see from the pic I couldn't resist taking a bite before taking a picture. Chicken was tender, mole was the perfect mix of spice and sweet. Excellent. Let's hope they keep this after the celebration is over. I can't review El Cholo without speaking a little about their margaritas. The classic is enough to warm that belly up for the Mexican feast you're about to enjoy, but if you have a designated driver then try the Cadillac. Yikes! (And that's a yikes in a good way) The service is the only thing keeping this from a 5 star review. It was a Saturday so they were super busy. But we didn't even have napkins or silverware until we asked our sever after the chips and salsa had already been served by a busser. We waited a hair too long to meet our server and that's not cool. Gotta come say hello, sorry for the wait, something. But nothing. So we finished the chips and salsa without water or drinks. Once our server came he was dripping sweat and didn't seem to want to be there. Whatever, the food was great. It was a Saturday and upon arrival there was a birthday party in the private side room with a sax man playing "Careless Whisper" so we arrived in a party mood. Which is why the server issue didn't bum me out as much as it would have on another night. It really does feel like you're in a relative's house in El Cholo. I highly recommend this establishment. read more

Our food was SO good! Albert is a 10/10 waiter. He constantly checked on our table to make sure we had everything we needed, especially diet coke. thank you albert, great service and nicely done. place is super cute and clean. read more

El Cholo - Mexican Near Me - La Habra, California

My third visit here. I have taken a customer here and have been been here with coworkers. I always enjoy the food, service, and ambience here. I tried the soup Joe's Traditional Albondigas, the Mexican Chopped Salad with beef, and the guacamole dip. I love the jicama in the salad. My friends had the Chicken Chimichangas and the fajitas. They both enjoyed their dishes and let me sample them too! I agreed!! The portions here are always big. I didn't get a chance to try one of their famous margaritas but I recommend anyone else to try. read more

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Food and drinks are amazing! Cooked to perfection Definitely coming back. Family atmosphere and cozy.

I've been coming to El Cholo for years and have eaten at several of their locations. I realize that it's not the most authentic, but the margaritas are awesome, and the food is consistently good. Honestly, it's my go-to for the enchiladas.There aren't many places that serve the blue corn and Sonora style, and I really enjoy them here. Marinated breast of chicken, tomatillo sauce, sour cream, and avocado garnish served with black beans and rice. You get two big enchiladas. I can't resist the chips and salsa. Yes, a little pricey yet overall worth it. It's also a fun, lively place to stop in for drinks with friends. read more

El Cholo - Mexican Near Me - La Habra, California

The food was really good. I would highly recommend the Carne Asada burrito. I think everything was priced pretty well. I would definitely go back. read more

We just hosted a party for 25 people in one of their private banquet rooms. The service was great. The food was great. Kristin the banquet coordinator was incredibly responsive. Ricardo, the manager was available to help if we needed anything. Felix, our waiter was very attentive. Could not have asked for more! read more

Stopped in for a work lunch at El Cholo. Service was 10/10. Waiter was very attentive and friendly. They were quick to take all our orders and brought everything at once. Loved we were all able to dig in at the same time. Food portions are pretty big, had plenty for leftovers. Parking lot is huge which is always a plus. read more