El Cholo
3520 East Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA 92625
Hours open
Monday:
11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday:
11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday:
11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday:
11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday:
11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday:
11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
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Location & Phone number
3520 East Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92625, United States
About the Business
El Cholo is a historic institution located at 3520 East Coast Highway in Newport Beach, California. Originally founded as The Sonora Cafe by Alejandro Borquez and his wife Rosa, the restaurant was later renamed El Cholo after a guest drew a figure on the menu and called him "EL CHOLO". The restaurant has a rich history, with George Salisbury meeting his future wife Aurelia at El Cholo and later opening their own location.
With a focus on traditional Mexican cuisine, El Cholo has become a staple in the community, serving up delicious dishes like cheese enchiladas and nachos. The restaurant has expanded over the years, with locations in La Habra, Downtown Los Angeles, and Corona del Mar. Known for their famous margaritas made with Cuervo 1800 Tequila, El Cholo continues to innovate and delight guests with premium ingredients and authentic flavors.
Now in its fourth and fifth generation of family ownership, El Cholo remains a beloved destination for those looking for a taste of Mexican hospitality and cuisine in Newport Beach. Visit El Cholo for a memorable dining experience that honors tradition while embracing innovation.
Reviews
"Wonderful authentic Mexican food with great tasting Margaritas! Wish we could have stayed longer and tried desserts too because food was very good!"
"Ambiance: nice and clean, subtle, and family style design. Wasn't too busy but a nice atmosphere. Service: amazing service, quick and friendly. Had no complaints at all. Our server was knowledgeable about different tequilas and helpful with the decisions. Drinks: I just came for a few drinks and had a great time. Had a margarita and tequila on the side. Both were delicious!"
"We ate here, Friday night the 22nd. It’s a Terrific place. The food items, on the menu, have the dates they were first introduced. We had a fiesta platter which comes with chicken and crab taquitos, quesadillas and nachos underneath it all. I had the Sonoran Enchiladas, which comes with an egg on it. My daughter had the shrimp and chicken enchiladas and my wife had a Mexican salad. They were all prepared extremely well. We requested a hot salsa and they provided a dark Smokey flavored salsa that was outstanding. It was delicious yet so spicy it demanded we not use too much of it at once. The restaurant was very crowded but the service was excellent. The wait time for the meals was very brief and the waiter and busboy were very attentive. The prices were very reasonable for such high quality meals."
"The good: service was great- they were quickly on top of water and (complimentary) chips and salsa, and patiently spilt a check for our party of 4. It’s super cute and fun atmosphere. Heaters on the patio for the cooler nights. A couple of vegetarian options (though limited). Coconut margarita was out of this world! The bad: The food just wasn’t that good. My nachos were drowning in oil and cheese (and I LOVE cheese) with barely any beans or tomato salsa. My friend said her fish tacos were disappointing. The chips and salsa were ok. Wanted to love this place and couldn’t because of the food quality."
"Stopped by for a light lunch and was really surprised how much we liked the food. The appetizer that we ordered had a little bit of everything so it gave me a good idea as to what the full plates would be like. The Chimichangas were the star though, crispy and juicy. I would highly recommend this place for breakfast lunch or dinner. Cheers"
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