El Cholo Pasadena serves Pasadena, CA and is located in the 91101 ZIP code.
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El Cholo Pasadena received an average rating of 3.19 out of 5 stars from 16 reviews.
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Family-friendly Mexican restaurant with kitschy decor and standard fare like enchilada and burrito combination plates. Also, popular happy hour scene. Read Full Editorial
WASTE OF $ AND TIME by Heaven via Citysearch on 3/27/2009
first time ever, food was tasteless, beans seemed "watered down" steak fajitas were very tough, tacos were VERY greasy and the chili rellano was very bad!. *All their food is covered in "special sauces" no doubt to disguise the food.…
thank god for double quilted. by diGitAL9 via Citysearch on 12/10/2008
I ate here once because I kept seeing the place as I drove to work. Well bad idea. The food didn't taste good at all but at first I thought it might just be me. My group agreed. The next day the toilet paper became my best friend....…
not so bad by txs1472 via Citysearch on 2/28/2007
in my opinion the menu is too small. I had fajits & yes they were very good. My margarita was good & service was pretty good as well. Nothing special thou. They should have specials to widen the varities of food.
You're in L.A. -- there are MUCH BETTER Mexican restaurants around by busyyuppy via Citysearch on 2/23/2007
Friends don't let friends dine at El Cholo. Food leaves much to be desired. If you need/want comparison, think of the following -- Acapulco's has better food. Yes, sad, but true. I would only contemplate setting foot in El Cholo for…
Its ok by cubasianchica via Citysearch on 7/14/2006
El cholo has "okay" food. Ive had better and for the price you have to pay it could be a lot better. The restaraunt itself is beautiful and classy. You probably pay for the setting. Waiters are friendly, good for groups but it does take a…
Guacamole Ole! by bluestarfish1 via Citysearch on 7/14/2006
Even on a Tuesday night it feels like a Saturday night at El Cholo. Be forewarned El Cholo's are independently owned and operated though all in the family. Fresh table-side guacamole was awesome! Taste of History Combination plate was…
you call that a chile relleno by evazac via Citysearch on 3/13/2006
I would've thought by ordering a chile relleno, that somewhere there would be a chile inside. to my surprise there was a faint appearance of one, I didn't order egg I ordered a chile relleno.
Over Rated by letters28 via Citysearch on 3/8/2006
I expected so much from El Cholo and was very disapointed. First of we didnt get a seat that we requested for we were denied a booth. Our waiter was very slow we had to keep on him to refill our drinks. The food was not what I call…
Good, but not impressed by anekab via Citysearch on 2/22/2006
I had high expectations of this restaurant. As a lifelong resident of Los Angeles, I've heard wonderful things about El Cholo. When this location opened up closer to my home, I decided to finally give it a try. I have to say, I think my…
Pasadena favorite Mexican Restaurant?, Nope by mikeinpasadena via Citysearch on 7/6/2005
This is a big busy Mexican Restaurant. The location is convenient, The Margaritas are nice, but it goes down hill from there.
Unfortunately, the menu is long on the history of the restaurant, but very short on selection. It is Mexican…
Great Mexican Cuisine! by gvasquez via Citysearch on 3/15/2005
I come here often. The food is exquisite and the waiters are great. They are always making sure you are ok. The drinks are delicisious and the Bartender really hooks you up. You have to be here to believe it.
Okay.. by zamboni071 via Citysearch on 3/11/2005
This place is more bells and whistles than anything else. I've been to the El Cholo in Los Angeles but this one was just not the same. There was something about my food that made it seem as if manufactured on an assembly line. The texture…
The right joint for the right crowd... by intlfoods via Citysearch on 1/13/2005
...that is if you don't have the slightest idea and taste in food. You are what you eat, I found out when I first came here. There was absolutely NOTHING on the menu, except for the $$$ symbol all over it. I couldn't even enjoy the drinks…
Over-rated by canadamo via Citysearch on 5/23/2004
The service was incredibly slow, the food was cold...the margarita was GREAT!!!!!!!!! The decor is quaint and the patio is protected from most of the elements. I hate valet parking when there is a lot provided by the restaurant, the only…
Margaritaville by Ghost_Town_Monster via Citysearch on 5/30/2002
they have a very nice bar, with a good selection of Margaritas, which were very good. but the food was nothing but average, a few things you don't see very often, green corn tamales ,and such. But I have had better food from little 'Mom n'…
Don't expect Paella or Tapas by Norcal26 via Citysearch on 5/21/2002
The sign outside says a "Spanish Cafe," but the food they serve is Mexican - and its only average. Atmosphere and value are two things this restaurant does have going for it. It is a Spanish style building with decent patio seating and a…
