El Cholo - Los Angeles

The food and service here were amazing. We came here after all other places were only accepting reservations, but I'm so glad we came here. The food was phenomenal and the service was top notch. Water was filled right away every time, and our waitress was super friendly. The simmered chicken was so flavorful and delicious. We had the appetizer sampler that feeds 4. We couldn't finish between 3 of us. The salsas that came with the complimentary chips were refreshing and had a decent variety in taste, texture and heat. Their tortilla soup was also really tasty. I can't wait to go back to try more.

It was a bustling Friday night, but we were seated right away without a reservation. The wait staff was incredibly efficient, bringing out our appetizers, drinks, and main courses in no time! It truly was a remarkable dining experience. The food was outstanding, making this place a must-visit in Downtown LA!

Seem like a nice place with a rich heritage and history in Downtown LA so hard to give them only 3 stars. Truth is food was marginal and Margaritas was large but lacking flavor. I have had soo many tastier Mexican dishes and drinks at far less attractive locations. But this place has character and history. Overall menu execution needs improvement.

We visited the downtown location and I must say the atmosphere was quite pleasant—neither too bright nor crowded. The food was delicious, and the waiter was very courteous. I ordered the Es un Milagro margarita, which arrived on a small tray with a candy alongside it, showcasing their support for breast cancer donation—such a thoughtful touch! The flan was also delightful.

Went here last night before the kacey musgraves concert and they were playing kacey all night !! the food was amazing and our server was super nicer and attentive despite the restaurant being extremely busy. i got the chimichanga appetizer as a meal and it was amazing. i loved that on the menu it showed the year they started serving the dish. amazing food and really nice atmosphere