El Cholo Mexican Restaurants

Santa Monica
Our Family of Restaurants

Our Family of Restaurants

Experience the El Cholo flavors at our different locations:

El Cholo Mexican Restaurants
Los Angeles
Santa Monica
La Habra
Irvine


Since 1923 El Cholo® restaurants feature authentic and traditional Mexican classics such as our famous green corn tamales, enchiladas, sizzling fajitas and our mouth watering margaritas. Located in Los Angeles, Santa Monica, La Habra and Irvine, CA.

Sonora Cafe
Sonora Cafe


One of L.A.’s premier Southwestern restaurants, Sonora Cafe has been serving up tantalizing favorites such as our Texas barbecue pork chop and our Bone-in Black Angus “cowboy cut” steak. Since 1986 located on La Brea Blvd just minutes away from the Hollywood Theaters.

The Cannery  ::  Newport Beach
The Cannery :: Newport Beach


The Cannery specializes in more than the freshest and most flavorful seafood. From our upstairs Asian Sushi Bar to our water level grill room, The Cannery offers something to satisfy every mood.  Located on the Lido Peninsula in Newport Beach overlooking the Rhine Channel.

The Cat & The Custard Cup Restaurant
The Cat & The Custard Cup


Featuring Steaks, Chops and Seafood The Cat and the Custard Cup is a visit back in time to a quaint English style Pub.  Another must-visit hit created by the Salisbury’s located on Whittier Blvd in La Habra, CA

Cafe Maiz
Cafe Maiz

As the eight restaurant in the El Cholo® family, Café Maiz combines old-world Mexican charm with the outstanding reputation of El Cholo® to create a fast casual approach to the most authentic of Mexican restaurant’s, The Taqueria.