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El Cholo

1025 Wilshire Blvd. (11th St.) Send to Phone
Santa MonicaCA 90401
310-899-1106
The Mexican cuisine mainstay draws those in search of good margaritas and a fun atmosphere.

Cuisine

Open

Lunch & Dinner daily

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Students and families love the incredible margaritas and festive atmosphere, which are practically guaranteed at El Cholo. The food is pretty good, too: chicken breasts in flour tortillas with guacamole and zucchini; salsa-verde crab enchiladas; Sonora-style enchilada topped with a fried egg; and the famous homemade green corn tamales, which you can get only, alas, from June to September. The patio’s a nice place to relax. Settle yourself under one of the umbrellas.

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