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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.

El Cholo is a historic institution located at 840 East Whittier Boulevard in La Habra, California. Originally opened as The Sonora Cafe by Alejandro Borquez and his wife Rosa, the restaurant was renamed El Cholo after a guest drew a figure of a man on the menu and called him "El Cholo". The restaurant has a rich history, with George Salisbury and his wife Aurelia opening their own El Cholo location and introducing dishes like nachos to the menu. With Joe Reina as head chef for 54 years, El Cholo has become a staple in the Mexican restaurant industry. The restaurant is now in its third generation of family ownership, with Ron Salisbury opening a location in La Habra. El Cholo is known for its margaritas, using premium ingredients and being the world's largest user of Cuervo 1800 Tequila.