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El Cholo — Restaurant in Anaheim

Name
El Cholo
Description
Local Mexican chain serving classic dishes & margaritas in a traditional setting since the 1920s.
Nearby attractions
Anaheim Public Library - East Anaheim Branch
8201 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd, Anaheim, CA 92808
Sycamore Park
8268 E Monte Vista Rd, Anaheim, CA 92807
Deer Canyon Park
7502 E Hollow Oak Rd, Anaheim, CA 92808
Nearby restaurants
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
8188 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd, Anaheim, CA 92808
Carl’s Jr.
8225 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd, Anaheim, CA 92808
Habit Burger & Grill
8182 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd, Anaheim, CA 92808
El Pollo Loco
8245 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd, Anaheim Hills, CA 92807
Masito Korean Restaurant
8257 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd, Anaheim, CA 92808
Porky's Pizza
8285 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd Suite 110, Anaheim, CA 92808
Domo Sushi
8285 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd Ste 120, Anaheim, CA 92808
Egg Tuck
8170 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd #189, Anaheim, CA 92808, United States
CAVA
8162 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd Ste 100, Anaheim, CA 92808
Wood Ranch
8022 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd, Anaheim, CA 92808
Nearby hotels
Residence Inn by Marriott Anaheim Hills Yorba Linda
125 S Festival Dr, Anaheim, CA 92808
Ayres Suites Yorba Linda
22677 Oakcrest Cir, Yorba Linda, CA 92887
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El Cholo

8200 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd, Anaheim, CA 92808
4.3(446)
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Local Mexican chain serving classic dishes & margaritas in a traditional setting since the 1920s.

attractions: Anaheim Public Library - East Anaheim Branch, Sycamore Park, Deer Canyon Park, restaurants: BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse, Carl’s Jr., Habit Burger & Grill, El Pollo Loco, Masito Korean Restaurant, Porky's Pizza, Domo Sushi, Egg Tuck, CAVA, Wood Ranch
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Phone
(714) 769-6269
Website
elcholo.com

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Featured dishes

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Carmen's Original Nachos
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Guacamole
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Southwest Chicken Tostada Salad
dish
Burrito Dorado
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Chicken Chimichangas
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Chicken Fajitas
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A Fresh Vegetable Medley Fajitas
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Two Cheese Enchilada
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Sonora-Style Enchilada

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Nearby attractions of El Cholo

Anaheim Public Library - East Anaheim Branch

Sycamore Park

Deer Canyon Park

Anaheim Public Library - East Anaheim Branch

Anaheim Public Library - East Anaheim Branch

4.7

(20)

Open until 7:00 PM
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Sycamore Park

Sycamore Park

4.6

(156)

Open 24 hours
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Deer Canyon Park

Deer Canyon Park

4.4

(96)

Open until 10:30 PM
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Things to do nearby

WEDNESDAY NIGHT KARAOKE 7-10PM RODEO 39 PUBLIC MARKET
WEDNESDAY NIGHT KARAOKE 7-10PM RODEO 39 PUBLIC MARKET
Wed, Dec 10 • 7:00 PM
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Christmas Cookie Decorating Class
Christmas Cookie Decorating Class
Thu, Dec 11 • 6:00 PM
8201 East Santa Ana Canyon Road, Anaheim, CA 92808
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Release, Restore, Renew - A Community Somatic Breathwork Event
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Fri, Dec 12 • 6:30 PM
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Nearby restaurants of El Cholo

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

Carl’s Jr.

Habit Burger & Grill

El Pollo Loco

Masito Korean Restaurant

Porky's Pizza

Domo Sushi

Egg Tuck

CAVA

Wood Ranch

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

4.2

(634)

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Carl’s Jr.

Carl’s Jr.

4.0

(404)

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Habit Burger & Grill

Habit Burger & Grill

4.2

(257)

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El Pollo Loco

El Pollo Loco

3.6

(397)

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Reviews of El Cholo

4.3
(446)
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5.0
1y

I don't even know how I stumbled upon this place. It was nowhere near where we needed to be but it had good reviews and said there were gluten free options so we gave it a try. It looks older and very clean and the staff are attentive and knowledgeable about gluten free eating. The menu for GF isn't huge but it didn't matter, the food was beyond excellent. I got Annie's enchiladas and added chicken. I have no clue what that sauce was on it but it was just sweet enough to be delicious didn't taste like anything I've ever had before. It made it feel like I wasn't eating Mexican food, though, because it was rather sweet and there was no heat to it. It was still good and I definitely recommend trying them. Next time I'll have the fajitas to try. The chips and salsa were gluten free, as well, so that was refreshing. I did take a few bites before remembering to snap a photo so my apologies. Sometimes my stomach gets the better...

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3.0
17w

We had a family get-together here and we hadn't been here in a few years. The staff were amazing, but the food and pricing were really lacking - they just didn't match. Our hostess, waitress and everyone was very attentive and brought plenty of drinks, refills, chips, etc. They really helped celebrate a birthday as well. Where it was lacking was the food - I had Combo #1 - the cheese enchilada tasted great, but it was TINY and thin. The rolled taco was okay (meh) it had a good taste, but was soggy in throughout the center - only the edges were crisp. The chips were oily/greasy and the Salsa had a strong oregano flavor, although it was good salsa. My Combo #1 was $21.99 - so, $7.33 for the rolled taco, $7.33 for the cheese enchilada and $7.33 for the rice (I had no beans)? It just seemed like very little food for $22 plate. My son had the cheese quesadilla and it was pathetic, although made from a...

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1.0
4y

Pretty decent food (if they actually bring out your correct order) but poor, slow service. I've gone and had horrible service, was hoping it was a fluke so I went back and it was just as bad. The waitress took forever to greet us, took our drink order, then she plopped the drinks down and scurried away even though we were ready to order...waited another 15 mins with no sight of her. Finally asked another server to take our order. We got our food an hour after we were sat. And it was wrong. So I ended up not getting any food because they brought out the wrong dish. No silverware. No drink refills. And no apology. They only had 3 other tables in the entire restaurant- so she wasn't busy at all. Worst service ever. I wouldn't even give...

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Heather KosterHeather Koster
I don't even know how I stumbled upon this place. It was nowhere near where we needed to be but it had good reviews and said there were gluten free options so we gave it a try. It looks older and very clean and the staff are attentive and knowledgeable about gluten free eating. The menu for GF isn't huge but it didn't matter, the food was beyond excellent. I got Annie's enchiladas and added chicken. I have no clue what that sauce was on it but it was just sweet enough to be delicious didn't taste like anything I've ever had before. It made it feel like I wasn't eating Mexican food, though, because it was rather sweet and there was no heat to it. It was still good and I definitely recommend trying them. Next time I'll have the fajitas to try. The chips and salsa were gluten free, as well, so that was refreshing. I did take a few bites before remembering to snap a photo so my apologies. Sometimes my stomach gets the better of me, haha.
Ysabel RodriguezYsabel Rodriguez
The servers and waiters here were very helpful and kind but the manager was rude. She did not allow us to sit in the patio for happy hour even though there were only three other people in the restaurant in the bar. She made it a point to not connect with us even after we asked to speak with her and never came back to check in. Any other time if a bar/restaurant were busy, I would have understood, but this place was so slow she could have helped us better being it was my first time, and my friend who has been there before knows to have it better service. As a manager, you lead your team, and she was not a leader. She barely managed the restaurant to help it succeed. P.S salsa was mediocre and drinks were bland.
Charles ClawsonCharles Clawson
This place was off the charts amazing. The food was extraordinary. So much so that my wife went grocery shopping and ordered a bunch of sauces and salsa to take home with us. As good as the food was, the service was even better. Our waiter could not have been more friendly and helpful. We were first-timers and he recommended delicious dishes. Definitely try the 1923 enchiladas. To top it all off, when we asked for our waiter's manager to come to our table (because we wanted to complement him to his boss), his boss turned out to be the great granddaughter of the original restaurant owners. Wow! My wife and her hit it off and we came home with a new friend and a recipe book. 🏆
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I don't even know how I stumbled upon this place. It was nowhere near where we needed to be but it had good reviews and said there were gluten free options so we gave it a try. It looks older and very clean and the staff are attentive and knowledgeable about gluten free eating. The menu for GF isn't huge but it didn't matter, the food was beyond excellent. I got Annie's enchiladas and added chicken. I have no clue what that sauce was on it but it was just sweet enough to be delicious didn't taste like anything I've ever had before. It made it feel like I wasn't eating Mexican food, though, because it was rather sweet and there was no heat to it. It was still good and I definitely recommend trying them. Next time I'll have the fajitas to try. The chips and salsa were gluten free, as well, so that was refreshing. I did take a few bites before remembering to snap a photo so my apologies. Sometimes my stomach gets the better of me, haha.
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The servers and waiters here were very helpful and kind but the manager was rude. She did not allow us to sit in the patio for happy hour even though there were only three other people in the restaurant in the bar. She made it a point to not connect with us even after we asked to speak with her and never came back to check in. Any other time if a bar/restaurant were busy, I would have understood, but this place was so slow she could have helped us better being it was my first time, and my friend who has been there before knows to have it better service. As a manager, you lead your team, and she was not a leader. She barely managed the restaurant to help it succeed. P.S salsa was mediocre and drinks were bland.
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This place was off the charts amazing. The food was extraordinary. So much so that my wife went grocery shopping and ordered a bunch of sauces and salsa to take home with us. As good as the food was, the service was even better. Our waiter could not have been more friendly and helpful. We were first-timers and he recommended delicious dishes. Definitely try the 1923 enchiladas. To top it all off, when we asked for our waiter's manager to come to our table (because we wanted to complement him to his boss), his boss turned out to be the great granddaughter of the original restaurant owners. Wow! My wife and her hit it off and we came home with a new friend and a recipe book. 🏆
Charles Clawson

Charles Clawson

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