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2026 Sample Menu Only - Prices and Items Vary Slightly Per Location

Menu

Lunch/Dinner Menu
Lunch Specials

Lunch Specials
Margaritas

Margaritas
Kids Menu

Kids Menu
Party To-Go Menu

Party To-Go Menu

Antojitos

Guacamole Molcajete Style (2007)
Served in an Authentic Bowl for You to Mix and Mash
16.75
Aged Cheese Quesadilla (1969)
Grilled in a Handmade Flour Tortilla 
(with Beef, Roasted Pork or Chicken, add - 2.00)
15.95
Sonora Style Nachos(1983)
Frijoles, Tomato Salsa,Sour Cream, Guacamole
13.95
Carmen's Original Nachos (1959)
8.95
Fiesta Platter (1995)
Crab and Beef Taquitos, Nachos, Quesadillas Chimichangas, Guacamole and Sour Cream
 
for 2 - $21.95 / for 4 - $29.95
Chimichanga Appetizer (1967)
Crisp Flour Tortilla, Chicken and Jack Cheese
15.25
Taquitos (1995)
Chicken, Beef or Crab, Salsa Fresca
12.25
House Guacamole (1955)
1/2 portion
12.75
Handmade Flour Tortilla (1923)
3.95

Enchiladas

Blue Corn Chicken Enchiladas (1985)
Tomatillo Salsa Verde, Sour Cream and Avocado Garnish
24.75
Sonora Style Enchilada (1923)
(First Enchilada served at El Cholo)
Layered Corn Tortillas, Simmered Chicken, Salsa Roja, Salsa Verde, Fried Egg
22.95
Crabmeat Enchilada (1971)
Jalapeno-Cilantro Pesto Sauce, Sour Cream Avocado
26.95
Enchiladas Suiza (1976)
Breast of Chicken, Light Salsa Verde, Sour Cream
23.95
Annie's Early California (1992)
Mixed Garden Vegetables, Spinach, Corn, Sauteed Mushrooms, Crushed Pecans
19.95
Enchiladas Mariscos (1999)
Lobster, Scallops and Shrimp, Jack Cheese, Chipotle Cream Sauce
29.95
Santa Barbara Enchiladas (1995)
Shrimp and Chicken, Sauteed Mushrooms, Onions, Guajillo Chile Salsa, Jack Cheese
27.55
Mole Chicken Enchiladas (2023)
In honor of our 100th year
Slow Braised Shredded Chicken, Jack Cheese Roasted Chile and Chocolate Mole
27.25

Sopas And Ensaladas

Tortilla Soup (1991)
Avocado, grilled chicken, cheese, roasted poblano chile with strips of tortillas
Cup - 7.95 / bowl - 9.95
Joe’s Traditional Albondigas (1923)
Cup - 7.95 / Bowl - 9.95
“Felix’s” Caesar Salad (1991)
Entree Portion - 16.95
Side Portion - 9.95
Southwest Chicken Tostada (2008)
Blackened chicken, black beans, queso fresco, avocado, pepita cilantro vinaigrette
20.95
Mexican Chopped Vegetable Salad(2019)
Romaine, Kale, Rosted, Corn, Avocado,Jicama, Black Beans, Tortilla Strips, Citrus Vinaigrette
18.75

Combinaciones 1938

All Combination Plates Served With Spanish Rice And Refried Beans.To Add Chicken, Roasted Pork Or Beef, Add $2 Per Enchilada. - 22.95
No.1
Cheese Enchilada and Rolled Beef Taco
No.2
Cheese Enchilada and Chile Relleno
No.3
Cheese Enchilada and Pork Tamale
No.4
Two Cheese Enchiladas
No.5
Chile Relleno and Rolled Beef Taco
No.6
Choice of One
17.75

Comidas Especiales

Burrito Dorado (1977)
Chile con carne, beans, rice, cheddar cheese, tomato salsa, sour cream and guacamole
24.95
Chicken Chimichangas (1967)
Crisp Flour Tortilla, Guajillo Chicken, Poblano Chilie and Guacamole 
21.95
Chile Con Carne (1923)
Tender Beef, Traditional Chile Sauce, Tortillas and Guacamole 
25.25
Carne Asada (1984)
Angus New York Steak, Pico de Gallo and Guacamole
31.95
Filet Mignon Tacos (2009)
Three handmade corn tortillas, Molcajete salsa and cilantro rice 
29.95
Fish Tacos (2001)
Pan seared Mahi Mahi, handmade corn tortillas, shredded cabbage and crema fresca 
26.25
Tres Tacos Al Carbon (1990)
Marinated Top Sirloin, Bacon, Jack Cheese, Tomatillo-Chipotle Salsa 
24.45
Plato De Carnitas (1989)
Roasted Pork, Fresh Avocado Relish, Escabeche Onions and Choice of Tortillas
24.25

House Favorites

Green Corn Tamales (1923)
Corn Off The Cob, Cheddar Cheese And Ortega Chile, Steamed In Its Own Husk, Beans And Rice (available May - October)
23.95
A Taste Of History (1996)
Cheese Enchilada, Rolled Beef Taco, Chile Relleno And Pork Tamale, Spanish Rice and Refried Beans
27.95
Fajitas (1984)
Sautéed With Fresh Vegetables, Served On A Sizzling Skillet

Marinated Tender Strips Of STEAK - 28.95
Delicate Chunks Of CHICKEN - 27.25
Our House Specialty SHRIMP - 29.55
A Fresh VEGETABLE Medley - 23.95
Combination Seafood Fajita - 36.75

Lunch Specials

Daily Until 4PM ( Monday Thru Sunday)
Broadway & Santa Barbara Special
 Choice Of Two: Cheese Enchilada, Chile Relleno, Tamale Or Taco, Served With Caesar Salad 
20.75
Chicken Verde Enchilada
Tomatillo Salsa, Shredded Chiken, Crema Fresca, Black Beans & Rice
18.55
Chicken Taquitos
Three Taquitos, Avocado Salsa, Queso Fresco, Crema, Black Beans & Rice
17.45
Carnitas Lunch Burrito
Roasted Pork, Black Beans & Rice, Oaxaca Cheese, Chipotle Tomatillo Salsa, Avocado
18.25

Margaritas

Gran Tradicional
Cuervo Tradicional, Herradura Silver, Cointreau & a float of Don Julio Anejo
17.25
L.A. Lemonade
1800, Sauza Conmemorativo, Herradura Silver & Cointreau, hand shaken & served up
16.95
El Cholo Margarita
Our world famous recipe since 1967, on the rocks, in a pint glass
14.95
La Flaca
Patron Silver, Patron Citronage Orange Liqueur & fresh lime juice
16.95
Coconut Margarita
Blended, served in an old fashioned margarita glass, toasted coconut rim
15.95
Zapata's Widow
Don Julio Silver, Fresh Lime Juice & Don Julio 1942 Float - One of a Kind presentation.
24.95
Fruit Margarita
Strawberry, Mango, Peach & more
14.95

Niños Y Niñas

Burrito
Flour tortilla with beans, topped with melted cheese
Beef Taquitos
Crunchy rolls of shredded beef with a special dipping sauce
Cheese Enchiladas
Melted cheeses rolled in a corn tortilla and baked in enchilada sauce
Taco
Folded crispy taco with choice of shredded chicken or ground beef
Chicken Nuggets
Crunchy golden chicken served with a mild tomato salsa
Nachos
Chips, melted jack & cheddar cheeses and ground beef

Take Out El Cholo For Your Next Event!




 

El Cholo Combination Dinner For 20

$350.00

No Substitutions Or Split Trays On Dinner For 20
  • Caesar Salad
  • Cheese Enchiladas
(add Shredded Chicken Or Beef - $40 For 20 Enchiladas)
 
  • Tacos (Choose From)
Shredded Chicken, Shredded Beef, Or Pork Carnitas
(includes Tortillas, Lettuce & Pico De Gallo)
  •  Refried Beans And Rice

Appetizer And Entree Trays For 10

(Complimentry Chips And Salsa With Your Orders!)
Caesar Salad
40.00
Southwest Salad
Blackened chicken, black beans, avocado, cilantro vinaigrette
60.00
Taquitos (15 Whole Taquitos)
Beef, Chicken, or Crab
40.00
Chicken Chimichanga (20 Half Size Bites)
55.00
Cheese Enchiladas
Add shredded chicken or beef $2 per enchilada
55.00
Tacos
Build 20 tacos! Choice of shredded chicken, shredded beef, or pork carnitas (choose 20 corn or flour tortillas, lettuce and plco de gallo)
75.00
Tamales
Pork, Chicken or Green Corn Tamales (May thru October only)
55.00
Fajitas
Choose chicken or beef(Includes 20 tortillas, sour cream, guacamole & cheese)
100.00

Sides & Extras

Refried Or Black Beans Or Rice
30.00
Guacamole (16 Oz.)
19.00
Sour Cream (16 OZ.)
6.00
El Cholo Margarita Mix - Quart
10.00