El Cholo

The food and service was really good at lunch time. This is a very well and old established restaurant in LA with deep routes in the community. Fish tacos were excellent and this is a restaurant that you will not walk away from still feeling hungry.

Was there with family for a b'day celebration. Everyone loved their food... and I got the surf and turf enchiladas. Although, when the restaurant manager came in to basically shove us out of our space, while we were reviewing the bill, because they had a new party who'd booked our space, we were all taken aback. We weren't informed that we had a time restraint while making the reservation! The manager was quite indifferent to our exasperation... quite disappointed about her cool and dismissive attitude!

Sat outside with our pups- service was great, attentive. Food was delicious- def a fun place to go on an afternoon. The seafood fajitas was next level.

Great Mexican restaurant to go for every occasion. We just walked in without reservation and still got a “private” booth. The waiters were super friendly and helpful. Free nachos as a starter are perfect to start your food experience. My boyfriend had the burrito and I chosen the Blue Corn Chicken Enchiladas. So delicious!!!

Had the Burrito Dorado. Highly recommend! Service was excellent! Offers valet parking.

Enjoyed this Mexican diner very much. Had the Chicken Enchalada and it was exactly it exceeded my expectations.

It was recommended to us from family members who lived in Santa Monica 20 years ago, and said it was amazing back then. The restaurant was big and had a good atmosphere to it, with a warm vibe to it. We ordered the enchiladas, fajitas and two traditional Mexican frozen fruit smoothies (mango and strawberry). The food was exceptional, large portions and the guacamole was to die for. I was pleased to tell my parents that the food was just as good 20 years later. I would definitely go back here, it was our favourite restaurant in Santa Monica!

We had our post-wedding dinner at El Cholo in Santa Monica, and it was perfect. From the first emails with Gladis, the event coordinator, to the waiters and busboys the night of, the entire team was outstanding! They were friendly, professional, and genuinely focused on making our night special. Their service was amazing! The staff was so attentive and incredibly accommodating. They made the whole experience feel seamless and welcoming. The food was incredibly delicious. Everyone in our group was raving about it, and the pricing was very reasonable for the quality and portions. We had a private room upstairs that was intimate and really comfortable for the size of our party. The atmosphere overall was beautiful, so warm, festive, and perfect for a celebration. I can’t wait to go back, whether it’s for another event or just a casual dinner. Highly recommend!

I always enjoy my time here! It is such a festive, fun atmosphere. The staff and guests are seemingly happy. It would be amazing to work where everyone is so dedicated to being happy. The food: I ordered the fish tacos and they were spot on. Perfectly spiced, so that my wife doesn't try to take them, but mild enough for me to enjoy. The drinks are perfectly made and I could easily be content bringing friends here often. I strongly recommend that you go here for great times, very good food , and a warm atmosphere!

I went here for lunch with a friend on a Tuesday afternoon around 12. It was not busy at all and we were seating immediately - we chose outdoor seating. There is complimentary chips and salsa after being seated. I ordered the lunch special and my friend got t fish tacos. Her order came with 3 tacos, rice, beans and guacamole. I got the chile relleno and tamale and the special came with the Cesar salad. Price wise, the lunch "special" was still about $20 when the dinner price of the entree with rice and beans is only ~$22 so it doesn't seem like you are getting a deal at all since you don't get the rice and beans. The chile relleno was also a lot smaller than ones I've had at other restaurants - only seems to have half a pepper inside. The tamale and salad were good and filling. Street parking in the neighborhood or on the Main Street, we found parking easily on a weekday afternoon. There is also an option to valet your car.

We have been going to El Cholo for as long as I can remember - 50 years maybe. It was our go-to Mexican restaurant, where we always knew we could get a delicious meal. WHAT HAPPENED? We went there for lunch yesterday and I swear, they changed the chef. The rice and beans were very skimpy. In the old days, I could never finish the portions. The rice was tasteless, the shrimp taco was a mini taco/street taco size - when did they reduce the size of the tortilla?), the beans were fine and the shrimps were tasty. My husband ordered a combo plate and he ordered the ground beef in his taco: he said it was tasteless Was it because we went there for lunch instead of dinner??? I don't know what happened. The service was excellent and our waiter was very attentive, and of course, the ambience was top notch, as usual. But I'm really bummed out with the food that was served to us; really heart-broken...

The hosts and waitresses are very kind and provide professional service at this location. Normally, over the years I have patronized El Cholo, I haven't had any complaints about the flavor of the food choices I have made. However, my recent order of the Santa Barbara enchiladas was so SALTY! After expressing my disappointment to my dinner guests, one said she has noticed some of the dishes she enjoyed in the past were salty. So, my advice would be for El Cholo management to taste and see if the cook is heavy handed on the salt. I didn't enjoy this visit.

This is a classic Mexican place in the heart of Santa Monica. The service is great and the food is good but leaves a little to be desired for. We had the fajitas and a few different apps. Would come back for dinner with friends!

We love El Cholo Santa Monica. We've been coming to El Cholo for over 50 years! Beginning with the original on Western! My favorite current dish is the Santa Barbara enchiladas with black beans. My hubby enjoys the two enchilada combo with ground beef and refried beans. This evening we had albondigas soup and Sonora Nachos with ground beef, delicious! Wendy was our server. She is always sweet and attentive. We haven't seen her in a while but she remembers we like the pralines and brought us a few after our meal. While we missed having Michael make our margaritas this evening, the new Fina Margarita with Cristalino Patron was delicious and I highly recommended having one or two!!! This place has history. It isn't trendy but authentic filled with heart and love for the community. Even the valets remember us when we come and greet us warmly. You can't put a price tag on that. That said, May I suggest a minor detail of putting tables together of equal height so one isn't an inch higher than the other? I only mention because a simple swap would eliminate this issue as the two set ups side by side in the bar area could have easily been swapped and no one would even know the tables weren't all the same height. Attention to little details speaks volumes. Still, we love this place and will continue to be supportive patrons!

This was my first visit back in a dozen years and my expectations were high. I ordered the luncheon special with a taco, enchilada, and Caesar salad--but overall, it was average at best. The enchilada was especially disappointing: just a thin tortilla folded over a small amount of cheese and smothered in sauce. On the plus side, the ambiance was fine and service was attentive and friendly. But I won't hurry back for the food.

I was craving Mexican food, so my friend recommended El Cholo because growing up in LA it was her Grandma's favorite restaurant. Established in 1923, El Cholo is one of the oldest Mexican restaurants in Los Angeles. The atmosphere and decor feels very cozy, family-friendly and authentic, and the portions are huge. I'd recommend their famous Green Corn Tamales with their habanero salsa, and their Burrito Dorado which is my personal favorite. El Cholo also has a large selection of margaritas, and if you ask them at the end they'll give you their homemade cookies. The cookies were out of this world and like nothing I've ever had before, I couldn't help but ask for some more to take home with me! Did I mention they also had amazing service?

Why is this place rated so high? The guacamole? Absolutely. The salsa? If mild is your thing, sure. The fajitas? Depends. If you seek a higher ratio of bell peppers compared to your protein, you are in heaven. The burrito? Yep it's massive, and the crunch of black beans is the star, for your dentist. I had the burrito. Can't recall the name. It's massive. I ate maybe 1/4. It comes with a lot of rice, crunchy black beans - I assume they were not meant to be al dente. Guacamole, that was in a tiny cup, your protein, sour cream and cheese - which I removed. I went shrimp for my protein replacing the chicken. They were cool with the switch. Huge plus. I guess there is a run on tiny shrimp, because at best there were nine. In the entire burrito. I know this because I used a fork and opened up this bad boy. I can't understand why the guacamole wasn't in the burrito and why it wasn't refried beans? They include a salad, though. They show the year it became part of the menu. I think it was 1967. Regardless, they are late to the game. I recommend going back in a time machine say 1824. My friend had said fajitas with chicken. She ate all the chicken, part of the refried beans and some of the veggies, but my god there was a ton of those green, yellow and red peppers left over. My guess? A new version of M&Ms - veggie version.

**YeEl Cholo, the place that promises a fiesta but delivers more of a siesta. I had high hopes for a vibrant Mexican meal, but unfortunately, the overall experience was a bit lackluster--like a piñata that just won't break. Let's start with the margaritas, which were highly recommended. I'm not sure if they were trying to appeal to the sweet tooth crowd or if they mistook the concept of balance, but these drinks were like sipping on a sugary cloud. Seriously, if I wanted a sugar rush, I'd have opted for a candy bar. A little more tequila wouldn't have hurt either; I like my margaritas to have a bit of a kick, not feel like I'm drinking a dessert. As for the food, it was fine--just fine. Nothing to write home about or to share on social media, really. I've had better Mexican food at the same price point right down the street in Santa Monica. The flavors just didn't pop, and the dishes felt like they were missing that authentic flair that makes Mexican cuisine so vibrant and exciting. Overall, El Cholo didn't quite hit the mark for me. It's not that it was terrible; it just didn't stand out in a city with a plethora of fantastic Mexican options. If you're looking for a place to grab a drink and some mediocre food, it might do the trick, but I'll be heading elsewhere for my next taco fix!

My absolute favorite Mexican restaurant in LA! Been going to this location and their other ones around LA and OC for 40 years. The green corn tamales are phenomenal but only available May through October. Their other tamales and traditional Mexican entree's are also very good!! Their chicken mole' enchiladas are also, phenomenal!! Cocktails, ambience and service are always fantastic!! The small patio up front is terrific and if you're wanting a cozy seat inside near a fireplace, they have that also.

This place is solid old school Mexican. We were surprised by how big it was inside. It's really nice and roomy. There are lots of tables and booths. You can sit indoor or outdoor. We loved that they had a full bar. We got the albóndigas soup. I didn't get a photo, but it was very good. Spicy and warm and the meatballs were great. We also got the fajitas with chicken and mole enchiladas. Both were solid. Nothing over the top amazing, but just good. We sat at the bar, and the bartender was nice. He wasn't super attentive, but he was also busy. This place gets a solid 4.

My uncle and aunt had their Engagement Party which became their wedding here and what an AMAZING place to hold such an event! The service here is impeccable, as is the food! We all had wonderful meals and desserts & a drag queen officiated the wedding! Plus there was an all-female Mariachi band providing entertainment! On my way out I was given a nice big bottle of water for my trip home (stayed in Palm Desert that night)! Very awesome staff & ownership here!

Went there to watch the 49ers on Monday night on the way to LAX. My son moved to Manhattan a few years ago and anytime he's in town he wants to stalk up on good Mexican food. I find it amusing that some of these comments say EL Cholo isn't real Mexican food. It's literally the foundation of Mexican food in LA. First time at this location but have gone to the original location a few times. So, on to the review, not lying, got off to a little bit of a Rocky start with the server, but it smoothed out as he figured out, we weren't tourists. We started with some of their specialty Margaritas, specifically the Gran Traditional (5), LA Lemonade (5) and the La Flaca (5). They were all spot on and not a premix in sight. Appetizers: chips (5) and salsa (2) are complimentary. The house salsa is really really mild (2), ask for some habanero salsa and mix some of that in, until you get the heat level you like (5). Habanero salsa (5) straight, its awesome on its own, but only for the extreme heat fan. It also adds a nice smokey flavor as well as heat when mixed into the house. We also ordered guacamole (4), very tasty, just needed a little of the salt from our margarita rims. The STAR and must order though, are the Crab Taquitos (5), I will remember to swing in for theses on a regular basis. The Beef Taquitos (4) were great too and went well with the Crab. Entrees: A taste of History (5), Fajitas' steak and chicken (4), No.1 with chicken enchilada (4). Service: (5) started off a little rough, but as he grew more comfortable with us, he was great, we can be a little intimidating at first, I guess. Dessert: (5) don't forget to ask for the complimentary pralines, wow small but mighty. Valet: (5) Next Time: definitely the Crab Taquitos, A taste of history and try the Green corn tamales and the blue corn chicken enchiladas. We will be back of course, but there are many great Mexican places in town of all types. This one is old school Baja border Mexican food, not Yucatan or some of the other more refined regions. Although I didn't try their Mole, one of the true tests of the quality of the kitchen.

Frequent this place due to friends who adore it and is their go to. I've finally found my favorite items at our last visit and it's the El dorado burrito and chicken chimichangas - be ready for leftovers! Their chips and salsa are always such great starters and I love the warm chips! I also love their chopped salad. Such large portions. The drinks are well spot on and tasty as well. We also love the staff that's so kind and entertaining. Atmosphere is family friendly and overall chill with great cleanliness and professionalism. Highly recommend and definitely will be back.

Have been going here for years but it's just not the same. Service is rushed, got an exasperated response to a request for a split check and then waiter still ran both checks on the same card. The kids chicken nuggets are frozen Dino nuggets. I can't believe they serve these at a restaurant and charge $12 for something you can get at Costco.

Came here for a work event that hosted about 40 people. The guacamole is excellent, really couldn't get enough! I also got the cheese enchiladas which was super tasty and super cheesy! The margaritas aren't boozey, but have a slow burn and the next thing you know you're two drinks in! Overall though the star of the show are the staff!! Our wait team were just two people, a young man and woman w long red hair. They were extremely helpful, attentive, and efficient. Great service!!

El Cholo is a long standing LA spot for Mexican food. It's a fun place with something on the menu for all. Great for family gatherings and big groups. Be aware that food portions are large!

El Cholo is an LA classic! The Santa Monica location has been there over 100 years, and we live this place for special events, large groups etc. the food is very good and very generous portions. Something for everyone here, and a very festive environment!

One of the oldest restaurants in Los Angeles! Service here is so friendly and welcoming, there's plenty of indoor as well as outdoor seating as well as valet parking and street parking. Prices are fair, portions, generous, and the food is made to order quickly. They have a large variety of their menu, there is something for everyone. We really enjoyed the food, great option. If you are looking to revisit history, I'm so glad that places like this are still around!

El Cholo is an institution. Established in 1923 it was LA's first Mexican restaurant and is still family owned. I've been to the original location in DTLA & the one in Pasadena. It was my first visit to this one. I met up with some friends here on a Sunday afternoon. The decor is charming. The dining room is large, the bar area is spacious, and the patio is cozy. Our reservation was at 3 pm, so maybe they were in between shifts because it took awhile before anyone brought over water, chips, & salsa. After that, our server was on it and food & drinks arrived quickly. The menu seemed smaller than what I remember. We started with cocktails: L.A. Lemonade $15.95 & Skinny Margaritas $15.95. The L.A. Lemonade is served straight up like a martini. The Skinny Margarita was tasty & strong. Our food order consisted of: Sonora Style Enchilada $20.95, Plato de Carnitas $21.95, Fish Tacos $22.95, & Mexican Chopped Vegetable Salad $16.95. Each dish was nicely presented and everyone enjoyed their selections. The enchilada was impressive! The Mexican Chopped Vegetable Salad consisted of romaine & kale and was loaded with roasted corn, avocado, jicama, black beans, tomatoes, cotija cheese, beets, raisins, & tortilla strips. It was a delicious feast! The fish tacos were a generous serving of 3 tacos consisting of pan seared Mahi Mahi. They were also quite tasty. Even though I don't get out to the west side very often. I would come back. The food was good & flavorful and the margaritas were on point. *Valet $9 *Metered street parking. Residential parking on Sunday only.

We've been fans of El Cholo for over 30 years, first on Western Avenue, and here in Santa Monica for the last two decades. It may seem pricey for Mexican cuisine, but El Cholo serve the best Mexican food in Los Angeles IMHO. The interior is festive, contributing to a very enjoyable dining experience. Service is always very good. Margaritas here are delicious, made with juices not mixes. My favorite is the L.A. Lemonade (5/5 $16.95). Some of my favorite dishes are the Blue Corn Chicken Enchiladas (4/5 $23.45), Plato De Carnitas (5/5 $22.95), and Cheese Enchilada and Chile Relleno Combinacione (4/5 $21.45). My "must have" dish is the Green Corn Tamales (5/5 $22.95). Sadly, it's only available May thru October). There's small parking lot. Otherwise, street parking.

I have wanted to try El Cholo for many years but never made it there. After reading an article recently about how it is one of Kamala Harris's favorites I decided to give it try it. We were pleasantly surprised by the outdoor seating, as we went for lunch and it was a bright sunny day and we were not looking forward to sitting inside a dark restaurant. The outdoor area is small, but very cute. We were greeted and seated right away, and our waiter checked in on us frequently. The menu has quite a few options, and there was a section of lunch specials which we both ordered from. My friend ordered the chicken taquitos, and I had the combination plate consisting of a crispy chicken taco and a chili Reno, which came with a Caesar salad. The food was decent but nothing blew us away. Overall I'd stop in again for a quick lunch if I'm in the area and it's convenient, but probably wouldn't come for dinner as there are other Mexican restaurants in the area that I find to be better.

Great location. We had a big group and we sat outside on the patio under the heat lamps. It was great. We sat for hours and we were not rushed out.

I am a big fan of El cholos, this location was slightly different. Tricky parking situation, you HAVE to valet. My sister was very pleased with her fajitas an as always the nachos are absolutely fire. I wish I ordered set of chimichangas, really woulda rocked the house. delicioso

This is a very cozy homey authentic Mexican restaurant. It feels like the Westside's version of El Compadre or El Coyote. I've been coming here for years, and it has remained constantly with food and ambience. It's pretty big with a nice dining area, outside patio, and happy hour area. It is always busy which I like though the restaurant slows down in the last hour on weeknights so if you are craving something quiet you can slide in around 8:30 and make it happen. I've tried their fajitas, tacos, and burritos and all are good, definitely recommend the spicy margaritas.

Very average at best Mexican food. The green corn tamales are the one specialty item, the rest is ho hum boring fare, below the quality of even El Torito. The chips are fresh, but the salsa is uninspiring and the guacamole has too much garlic in it. The service is nice and the room is standard Mexican. If you don't expect much, you won't be disappointed...

Was there earlier this week and am getting around to posting this very well deserved review. Which one should I start with? A) ABSOLUTELY THE ***LOWEST*** QUALITY meal I've had in God knows how long. B) By far the ABSOLUTE SMALLEST PORTIONS EVER!! No exaggeration whatsoever. I would be surprised if there was even one single ounce of chicken in each taco. ***Not even joking***. The amount of chicken in each taco would not even fill up a tablespoon. Shame on you El Cholo! The beans were this gross slop of prison food mess and the rice was soooo minimal in size I was astonished. The biggest restaurant rip-off in the history of the United States of America.

Just try their green tamales and just thank me later! Discovered this hidden gem via Yelp and absolutely love this place. Love the cozy ambiance, prompt customer service, and mouth watering food; enough said. Valet is offered but it's not that hard to find a street parking. Highly recommended this place!

Who doesn't love a nostalgic southern California restaurant? This one has history and that the food is yummy makes it much more fun to visit. Always super service here. Valet parking is the way they roll, but street parking is possible, although likely difficult to find. I like the numerous menu options - they all include the year they were first served. Can't say there's any one item that stands out. Everything is tasty and predictable, a good thing too because they've been serving quality food here for over 100 years. Slurpy yummy margaritas, crispy fresh chips and super good salsa (ask for the hotter salsa, it's muy awesome!) Mark and I manage to extend our meal almost 3 hours, it's easy because the ambience is pleasant, service is fast and friendly and the food is delicious. We've always managed to miss the Friday/Saturday dinner hours, I'm told it gets quite busy so keep that in mind if you visit. Not a huge fan of the drive to Santa Monica, but as soon as I see the original neon El Cholo sign, I quickly forget the drive and dive right into deliciousness. Salud Yelp friends!

These were the best Fajitas I've ever had. The small strips of meat were perfectly tender and flavorful. I've never had them with corn and carrots . Oh me oh my the Margaritas are A1 perfect perfection. The tortilla chips were deliciously hot and crispy I didn't love the service. I requested more salsa but it never came. I ordered a tamale that was also never delivered. I didn't feel welcomed by the server nor the waiter, but the Hostess was exceptionally welcoming. The ambiance was special, it seemed very authentic and historic. I wished music played inside the eating area. I heard it in the restroom which was large, nice and very clean with ample supplies.

I came here on Friday, midday and sat at the bar. Their cucmber-jalepeno margarita was delicious, refreshing and spicy. I enjoyed the first one so much, I ordered another! My husband and I both ordered from the Lunch Menu and we each had the chicken enchilada in a tomatillo sauce with sides of black beans and rice. It was really tasty! I also enjoyed their Chopped Salad with jicima and a tangy dressing. Great service by Matt, the bartender. In the past, I have had Michael serve us and both Matt and Michael are a great asset to El Cholo! $5 valet parking, or metered street parking. Do not park on the side residential streets, permit parking only!

I have been a regular customer of El Cholo since attending the University of Southern California (graduated 1980). The food and servers are excellent. For a wonderful experience dine at El Cholo. I particularly enjoy the El Dorado Burritos.

You know what, sometimes you don't need a trendy or even outstanding Mexican restaurant. Sometimes you just need one with free chips and salsa, good service, okay food, and a vibe.

It was awesome I highly recommend going for the filet meat only. We didn't get 1 bad item. The service was timely and amazing. The ambiance was great for big groups and Parties.

Carlos our server was amazing very attentive and friendly. I had the Green Corn Temales. Chile Relleno L.A. Lemonade and coconut margarita.

Is this really authentic mexican food? No. Is this a fun, family spot that is filled with an old-school nostalgic feeling? Yes! Came here for dinner. They seated us near the back, by the fireplace. Oh my gosh, this restaurant is quite big! There's even an upstairs area, and outside patio! Menu is large, with plenty of options. Some of the options have a tinge of "history" -- dishes that have been part of their menu for quite some time. I love that they provide chips and salsa. I ordered tacos al carbon. Others at my table ordered the steak fajitas and the "taste of history" platter. I really liked the flavor of my tacos and the portions are very generous. I had an entire meal to take home! The veggie option that came with my tacos (nopales?) were a bit soggy, but I ate it with the rice to give it a bit more texture. I also really liked that it came with a bit of guac and always prefer black beans to refried beans. There was A LOT going on with the "Taste of History" place. Couldn't quite tell what was what. I tried a bit of the beef fajitas. They were fine--again very generous portion, but I preferred the flavor of my steak tacos. Good place to come w a large party and want generous portions.

Love this place - Food and drinks are fabulous! Great outdoor seating area. Margaritas are good but little too strong!

El Cholo is a great spot for happy hour (Famous for their Lemonade Margarita's) as well as good Mexican food. El Cholo says it is the first Mexican restaurant in LA, since 1923 (Santa Monica is not the original, but has classic casita style either way. We came here for a co-workers retirement dinner. Spent some time in the bar and got drinks and complimentary Chips and Salsa. The salsa was very good, chips were so so, I prefer thinner and a bit more salt, but not bad. A couple of my co-workers got the Cadillac Lemonade Margarita's for two, they were massive, glasses the size of your head, one blended and one on the rocks. I have added pics, but they don't do them justice. I will say these are quite expensive and bummed me out a bit since I was paying and these two drinks were $84.00 plus tip. I think that is a bit overpriced, but when in Rome, gotta try it. They did enjoy them very much though. For me, just a good ole Modelo Especial with a lime, perfectly chilled and perfect anytime and especially with Mexican food. I got the 1984 Carne Asada Steak, I enjoyed it very much and was happy it was actually a steak. Cooked nicely, not over done like some places. (I ordered it medium rare) with guacamole, rice and beans. Ended up getting a couple more pitchers of Modelo for the table and we had a great time. I really like the decor, great location, the staff was very nice, plenty of room in the bar, food was good, Chips were OK, and the giant margarita's were an experience. All in all, a very good time, we had a great time and I will visit again for a night out and some good food. Enjoy!

Incredibly fabulous, Santa Monica institution! Happy 100 years to this incredible, family run, community stalwart! Donate $100 to celebrate their 100th anniversary, and enjoy delicious, free nachos for the year. The staff is always fabulous, the menu is consistent and the drinks are yummy.

I really enjoyed the ambience and historical character of this place. You can tell the briskness has been around longer than I have. Typically a very good sign! The Shrimp Fajitas had a nice touch of different vegetables including corn and carrots, squash, tomatoes, and your standard onions and peppers. The side of beans comes on the same skillet as the entree and is literally boiling at the time it is set on the table. We chose this place because of a recommendation of a local celebrity who stated it was his favorite Mexican restaurant. Being a Mexican food aficionado I was really expecting more from the food. It was good but did not live up to my expectations.

Made reservations for party of 6 on their website. Upon arrival, we were immediately seated. The restaurant is so charming and cozy. They have an outdoor patio as well. Our waiter, Mark, provided excellent service. He took our order promptly. We received our food within 15 minutes of ordering. We ordered the following: -Combination 1 which included a cheese enchilada (added chicken), beef taco, Spanish rice and beans; -Tortilla soup; -shrimp fajitas; -steak fajitas; -nachos with steak. Everything was fresh and delicious. Their meat (chicken and steak) was well seasoned and perfectly cooked as was their beans which they melt cheese over....yummy. The nachos were doused with the perfect amount of cheese and steak. The only thing I would exclude next time is the carrots from their fajitas. I prefer to have onions and peppers only. The only dessert they offer is flan which we didn't try because we were so full from the huge portions, but it looked good. The prices are reasonable for the amount of food you get. Our reservation was at 8:00 and we were done by 9:00. I love how quick we were in and out. They offer valet parking for $8.50. Mark, thanks for the wonderful service. We will definitely be returning.

We did catering for a large party and everything was perfect! They were so accommodating every time I had to call back to add things. The food was absolutely wonderful. Some of the best enchiladas I've ever had!! But let me just say... THE GUAC... was perfect. A++ can't wait to go in next time!

An inconsiderate place, fascinated by its own unjustified place for quality. To have a cheap menu for a dollar insults its own regular customers. Obviously disconnected management thinking. Perhaps no thinking at all.

I had the special shrimp today the shrimp taste like rubber the texture after l bite in to it was raw under cooked just nasty farm raised plastic rubbery, I tried the taquitos beef the outside was over cooked hard burnt & crispy the inside was cold in the inside watery from being frozen & probably not thawed out properly it was a mess and it taste like mush. The food had no flavor definitely no seasoning the old recipes no more it doesn't taste fresh not appetizing whatsoever even the chips are disappointing, broken hard and the guacamole for $12 a half a order was a joke l had a margarita zapper widow drink that cost $25 l definitely didn't taste or have any alcohol in it had to be water down perfectly I didn't get a buzz of anything what a waste of money It wasn't good. No one enjoyed the margaritas definitely not know for signature drinks anymore they are not great anymore guess they don't make those anymore. The steak was also horrible couldn't chew It had too much fat the cheapest cut not worth trying, The tortillas hard around the edges everything was like a mush. The beans were like a mush bean soup just horrible. The rice was like box rice no flavor nothing tastes fresh very disappointed I will not be going back to my old stomping grounds, that was my favorite, the waitress was very tired and she tried her best very condescending I'm sure all the waitresses are over worked disappointed for service. After I told her I did not like the food I was disappointed. However, I did eat some of the beans after waiting 30 minutes for my second order she put an additional charge of six dollars on my bill for eating some of the beans but they're not beans they're mush so I feel like after being there for one hour having a scoop of beans. How dare you charge me six dollars as if I ate the entire plate of beans and rice then I could see a charge for that but sneaking that and putting that on the bill how disrespectful she said she was taking The plate off my bill instead she snuck it on there and added it as a side I didn't have a side of beans and rice that came with the whole entire plate, sneaky waitress who told you to do that is that management policy or your sneakiness stealing from the customer with out disclosing to the customer what you're doing you didn't tell me or discuss with me that you were putting a side order of beans and rice on my order. What type of practice is that? or a way of stealing from the customers what type of policy is that She was being FAKE saying she would take the plate off my bill you meant half of it l ate 1/2 of a shrimp & spit the rest out I had to return everything so I I'll be giving the un eaten steak to my Dog I should've just returned the steak as well because I definitely will not be able to eat it when they gave me, how ridiculous to think you should charge for nasty food all of the food was horrible and I had to return the steak we spit it out it was chewy not edible they said everything we ordered was the best not even good enough for my dog and parking is $9.00 no validation

Food is ok. Service is ok. Convenient location to UCLA. Had better food elsewhere and cheaper.

We came here one evening with our pup and found street parking near the restaurant. It was a cool evening and we chose to sit outside since there was heated outdoor dining. We were in the mood for a snacklike dinner and felt that the Fiesta Platter was the best choice. This included crab and beef taquitos, nachos, quesadillas chimichangas, guacamole, and sour cream. This was amazing and hit all the spots! We mainly chose to come here because dogs were allowed and ours enjoyed every minute of it since he was able to interact with others while resting and sipping on the water that was provided for him. The drinks were just right as well! If you are looking for a place to relax in while consuming wonderful food and beverages, this is the place!

No more taco Tuesday and their happy hour ends at 6pm. We had chips, salsa, and flan. The flan was pretty good. We ordered a takeout order and that was a good amount of food. The place was pretty full on a Tuesday night. The restaurant has not changed a bit in over a decade.

Ordered beef fajitas through Grubhub and asked for well done vegetables. Instead I got well done beef with almost raw vegetables. The beef was half the portion it had previously been and it was compensated by more unwanted vegetables. Not worth the money, I will not be ordering from there again.