"This year, El Cholo will mark a century as a mainstay for celebrities, students and a loyal staff. Its menu and history mix tradition and innovation."
Read More"Michelle Phillips of The Mamas & the Papas shares her long love affair with the iconic L.A. restaurant while reflecting on its rich history and lasting traditions."
Read More"Five longtime El Cholo employees share over 200 years of dedication to one of L.A.’s most beloved Mexican restaurants."
Read More"Tom Hanks joined to share his “last meal” picks — from challah French toast to El Cholo’s Taste of History platter."
Read More"El Cholo marks 100 years of family, history, and community—raising $1 million for pediatric cancer research to celebrate its enduring legacy."
Watch Video"El Cholo celebrates 100 years by offering naming rights to booths and dishes, aiming to raise $1 million for children’s cancer research in LA and OC."
Read More"El Cholo celebrates 100 years alongside LA icons like the Hollywood Sign, Warner Bros., and the Biltmore Hotel—honoring a century of culture, flavor, and history."
Read More"El Cholo’s iconic Green Corn Tamales have been handmade with the same recipe since 1923, capturing a century of authentic Southern California flavor."
Read More"El Cholo is proud to be featured in the NFL Network's NFL GameDay Morning titled "This is LA" which paid tribute to the host city of the Super Bowl (LA!)"
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"June 29, 2021, Salt Lake City, Utah At nearly 100 years old, California-based restaurant El Cholo was the first Mexican food in Los Angeles. It has since grown into a chain of six restaurants dispersed in Southern California. "
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"Nestled in Newport Beach, Corona del Mar’s picturesque scenery and stunning landscape befit its name of “Crown of the Sea.” Casey Lesher, a luxury real estate agent with over 14 years of experience, is CdM’s top seller and deeply understands the heart of this seaside neighborhood"
Read More"Sonora natives Alejandro Borquez and wife Rosa opened the first El Cholo in 1923, originally billing it as a “Spanish café.”"
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"In the fifty+ years that I have been here, I can’t imagine this city without the old-fashioned romantic Mexican-style hacienda of El Cholo. These wonderful restaurants remain in the same family and, though the menus may reflect some changes in our culinary tastes, the favorite dishes haven’t changed at all since 1923."
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"El Cholo is the mother of Mexican food in Los Angeles. Since 1923, this absolutely giant restaurant in Koreatown (there’s other locations around town, but this is the original) has been serving classics that have become staples of this city’s cuisine."
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"These days, grandson Ron Salisbury carries on family traditions at this sprawling hacienda-style spot, where menu items appear alongside their years of introduction; original dishes include chile con carne, albondigas, and green corn tamales."
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"Still, the Mexican comfort food is fantastic and the atmosphere is historic in a way very few other LA eateries can manage."
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"El Cholo’s legacy lies in its steadfast commitment to quality ingredients, long family history, loyal employees and devoted clientele."
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"I feel like I’m the caretaker of the restaurant,” Salisbury says. “It was given to me to take care of. My job is to respect what my family did, make sure I don’t let them down, and if there’s any way I can better it, and then pass it on to the next generation."
Read MoreWritten by LA Weekly
"The food at El Cholo is hearty and slightly more original than you might expect. The tacos al carbon combining top sirloin and bacon would be right at home on a top-flight taco truck."
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"Growing up it was always interesting to see the diversity of Angelenos that came into the restaurant. Our food is what set us apart and everyone wanted a bite of it," said owner Ron Salisbury. "By staying true to our original recipes, we have not only made it to 95 years, but we have also grown from one restaurant to six."
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