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El Cholo

  • Address: 1121 S. Western Ave., Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA | Map It
  • Phone: 323/734-2773

Fodor's Review:

The first of what's now a small chain, this landmark south of Hollywood has been packing them in since the '20s. A hand-painted adobe ceiling and an outdoor patio with a fountain create a partylike atmosphere, which the bar's legendary margaritas can only enhance. The fare includes all kinds of Cal-Mex standards, including tacos, chicken enchiladas, carnitas (shredded fried pork), and, from July through October, their famous green-corn tamales.

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