El Cholo Cafe

3.9

961 reseñas

Hasta $30

Mexicana

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2 personas

21 dic 2024

7:30 p.m.

Reservado 10 veces hoy

Ideal para grupos
Encantador
Ideal para disfrutar cócteles creativos

It all started back in 1923 in a small storefront in downtown Los Angeles. 95 years later and 5 generations later El Cholo has become synonymous with Mexican food all over Southern California.

Our Pasadena venue opened in 2000 and is at the Paseo Mall within walking distance of the Civic Auditorium and Convention Center, overlooking Colorado Blvd.
The menu consists of classics dating back to the original menu along with an array of more modern dishes showcasing the different regions of Mexico.

Four private rooms that can accommodate parties from 40-100 that allows our valued guest a memorable experience no matter the occasion.

Most famously known for our Margaritas and a menu featuring over 150 Tequilas. Both of our bars offer a comfortable environment allowing our guest to relax enjoy their experience.

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Información adicional

Ambiente
Informal
Precios
Hasta $30
Cocinas
Mexicana, Latina / Española, Española
Horarios
Mar–Jue, Dom 11:30–21:00 Vie, Sáb 11:30–22:00
Número de teléfono
(626) 795-5800
Página web
http://www.elcholopasadena.com/
Opciones de pago
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Ropa informal
Chef ejecutivo
Jorge Degales
Servicio de comidas
El Cholo caters off-premise in addition to delivery to your home or office in the San Gabriel Valley and surrounding areas. Please call our catering division at 626-795-5800 ask for Diego Fernandez or email him at diego@rmgroupllc.net.
Instalaciones para eventos privados
Parties from 25 to 120 for private events offered in 4 of our semi private dining rooms and patios. In addition to that El Cholo Pasadena can also can accommodate parties up to 250 in an adjacent courtyard to our patio. We feature a full bar with over 150 Premium Tequilas.

Ubicación
300 E. Colorado Blvd., Suite 214, Pasadena, 91101 CA
Zona
Pasadena
Intersección en calle
Garfield Ave. and Colorado Blvd.
Parking details
Parking in The Paseo Colorado parking structures. Additional parking in the Marengo parking structure on the corner of Green St. and Marengo Validation available. First 90 minutes FREE
Adicional
Acceso para silla ruedas, Almuerzo de fin de semana, Asientos en la barra, Banquete, Bar / Sala pública, Bar completo, Cafetería, Cargo por descorche, Cervezas, Chimenea interior, Cócteles, Comida al aire libre, Comida al aire libre, Comida para llevar, Entrega a domicilio, Hora feliz, Opciones libres de gluten, Para no fumadores, Salón privado, Trae tu propio vino, Variedad, Vinos, Vista

Menú

Combinaciones (1938)

All Combination Plates served with Spanish Rice and Refried Beans. To add Chicken, Roasted Pork or Beef, add $2.50 per Enchilada. Al Fuego Chile Relleno substitution, add $3.50

Cheese Enchilada and Rolled Beef TacoUSD 21.45
Cheese Enchilada and Chile RellenoUSD 21.45
Cheese Enchilada and Pork TamaleUSD 21.45
Two Cheese EnchiladaUSD 21.45
Chile Relleno and Rolled Beef TacoUSD 21.45
Choice of OneUSD 16.45

Comidas Especiales

Cochinita PibilUSD 21.95
Tender Pork, Roasted under Banana Leaves, Orange and Achiote Spices
Chile VerdeUSD 21.95
Tender Pork, Nopalitos, Tomatillo Sauce, Beans, Rice, and Choice of Tortillas
Carne Asada (1984)USD 29.95
Grilled Steak, Pico de Gallo and Guacamole
Plato de Carnitas (1989)USD 22.95
Roasted Pork, Fresh Avocado Relish, Escabeche, Onions, Rice and Beans
Chile con Carne (1923)USD 22.95
Tender Beef, Traditional Chile Sauce. Served with Beans, Rice and Guacamole
Burrito Dorado (1977)USD 23.95
Chile con Carne, Beans, Rice, Cheddar Cheese, Tomato Salsa, Sour Cream and Guacamole
Chicken Chimichangas (1923)USD 20.95
Crisp Flour Tortilla, Guajillo Chicken, Pico de Gallo, Cheese and Guacamole
Tostada Compuesta (1923)USD 19.25
An El Cholo Tradition with an Array of Garden Vegetables, Beans and Chorizo
Southwest Chicken Tostada (2008)USD 21.95
Blackened Chicken, Black Beans, Queso Fresco, Avocado, Tossed with House Vinaigrette

Tacos

All Tacos are Made with Corn Tortillas Served with Black Beans, Rice, Guacamole and Pico de Gallo

BirriaUSD 22.95
Grilled Corn Tortilla Tacos with Beef in a Savory Guajillo Chile Sauce, Consomé on the Side
Al CarbonUSD 23.95
Top Sirloin, Bacon, Cheese, Chipotle, Tomatillo Sauce
AsadaUSD 22.95
Flap Meat, Salsa, Cilantro and Onions
FishUSD 24.95
Grilled Mahi Mahi, Corn Tortilla, Cabbage Escabeche, Pico de Gallo and Cilantro Aioli
CarnitasUSD 22.95
Roasted Pork, Salsa, Cilantro and Marinated Onions
ChickenUSD 22.95
Grilled Chicken, Salsa, Cilantro, Cabbage and Onions
Shrimp TacosUSD 24.95
Sauteed Tiger Shrimp, Cheese and Chorizo
Filet Mignon (2009)USD 27.95
Three Corn Tortillas, Avocado Salsa, grilled onions

Fajitas (1984)

Sautéed with Fresh Vegetables, served on a Hot Skillet

Marinated Tender Strips of SteakUSD 25.95
Delicate Chunks of ChickenUSD 24.95
Our House Specialty ShrimpUSD 27.95
Fresh Vegetable MedleyUSD 21.95

Tableside Guacamole

Creation of Ted & Sally Doll (2000)
Freshly made at your table with Hass avocados Add - $17.25

Antojitos

Aged Cheese Quesadilla (1969)USD 14.25
Grilled in a Handmade Flour Tortilla
Sonora Style Nachos (1983)USD 15.95
Frijoles, Tomato Salsa, Sour Cream, Guacamole
Western QuesadillaUSD 16.95
Monterey Jack Cheese, Vegetables Medley. Topped with Ancho Chile Apricot and Spinach Cream Sauces
Carmen's Original Nachos (1959)USD 12.95
Fiesta Platter (1995)USD 19.95
Crab and Beef Taquitos, Nachos, Quesadillas, Chimichangas, Guacamole and Sour Cream
- For 2USD 19.95
- For 4USD 29.95
Skillet NachosUSD 22.25
Choice of Beef, Chicken or Carnitas
Ceviche Tostada (2006)USD 21.95
Shrimp and Scallops, Citrus Marinade, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Bar Chicken ChimiUSD 14.75
Served with Guacamole
Handmade Flour Tortilla (1923)USD 3.95

Enchiladas

Blue Corn Chicken Enchiladas (1985)USD 23.95
Tomatillo Salsa, Sour Cream and Avocado Garnish
Sonora Style Enchiladas (1923)USD 21.95
(First Enchilada served at El Cholo) Layered Corn Tortillas, Chicken, Tomato-Onion Cilantro Broth, Fried Egg
Crabmeat Enchiladas (1971)USD 25.95
Spinach Cream Sauce, Black Beans, Rice, Sour Cream, Avocado
Enchiladas Suiza (1976)USD 22.95
Breast of Chicken, Light Salsa Verde, Beans, Rice, Sour Cream
Annie's Early California Enchiladas (1992)USD 18.95
Mixed Garden Vegetables, Spinach, Corn, Sautéed Mushrooms, Crushed Pecans
Enchiladas Mariscos (1999)USD 28.95
Lobster, Scallops and Shrimp, Jack Cheese, Chipotle Cream Sauce
Santa Barbara Enchiladas (1995)USD 26.95
Shrimp and Chicken, Sautéed Mushrooms, Onions, Guajillo Chile Salsa, Jack Cheese
Mole Chicken Enchiladas (2023)USD 25.95
A new menu addition in honor of our 100th year! Slow Braised Shredded Chicken, Jack Cheese Roasted Chile and Chocolate Mole

Sopas and Ensaladas

Tortilla Soup (1991)USD 8.75
Avocado, Chicken, Cheese, Roasted Poblano Chile with Strips of Tortillas
- CupUSD 8.75
- BowlUSD 10.75
Joe's Traditional Albondigas (1923)USD 8.75
- CupUSD 8.75
- BowlUSD 10.75
Felix's Caesar Salad (1991)USD 13.95
- Entree PortionUSD 13.95
- Side PortionUSD 9.95
Mix Green Salad (1991)USD 12.95
- Entree PortionUSD 12.95
- Side PortionUSD 8.25
Salmon SaladUSD 25.95
Romaine, Fresh Balsamic Vegetable Medley and Orage Lime Vinaigrette

Lo que dicen 961 personas

Calificaciones y reseñas generales

Solo los comensales que han comido en este restaurante pueden realizar reseñas

3.9

3.9 de acuerdo a calificaciones recientes

3.9Comida
3.8Servicio
3.8Ambiente
3.6Valor

Ruido • Moderado

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Pasadena
Ideal para el brunch
Pasadena
Saludable
Pasadena
Restaurante de moda
Pasadena
Romántico
Pasadena
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961 reseñas

OT
Comensal de OpenTable
Los Ángeles
2 reseñas
3.0
2 reseñas
Comieron en 12 de octubre de 2019
1. Global 3
2. Comida 2
3. Servicio 3
4. Ambiente 4
La comida no fue lo que esperábamos, la carne tenia mal sabor (descompuesto) no pude digerirlo así que me cambiaron el plato por unas enchiladas, como nos sentamos en la parte de afuera los meseros se olvidaron de nosotras, el lugar esta en un buen punto en el corazón de Pasadena desde el balcón puedes ver la calle principal “Colorado”
A 1 persona le resultó útil
V
Victor
Los Ángeles
5 reseñas
3.0
5 reseñas
Comieron hace 3 días
1. Global 3
2. Comida 3
3. Servicio 4
4. Ambiente 4
Our office would come here on Friday's as they serve margaritas by the picture. The food was always very bland.
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C
Cecille
Condado de Orange
4 reseñas
1.0
4 reseñas
Comieron hace 6 días
1. Global 1
2. Comida 1
3. Servicio 1
4. Ambiente 1
I dont understand why i was allowed to make a reservation when the resraurant was closed on mondays!
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P
Patricia
VIP
Los Ángeles
20 reseñas
3.0
20 reseñas
Comieron hace 7 días
1. Global 3
2. Comida 2
3. Servicio 4
4. Ambiente 3
Very disappointed by the food which was bland and served lukewarm. The servers wee attentive. This location in Pasadena is definitely not comparable to the original restaurant in Los Angeles. Will not return to this location.
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J
Jon
Los Ángeles
5 reseñas
4.0
5 reseñas
Comieron hace 7 días
1. Global 4
2. Comida 4
3. Servicio 4
4. Ambiente 4
It was a nice enough place for a quick bite before seeing a show at the playhouse. Staff was very nice and helpful.
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A
Avi
Los Ángeles
3 reseñas
4.0
3 reseñas
Comieron hace 7 días
1. Global 4
2. Comida 4
3. Servicio 3
4. Ambiente 3
El Cholo is still good, but not like it used to be. Sadly it’s not the same place it once was
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C
Courtney
Los Ángeles
19 reseñas
5.0
19 reseñas
Comieron en 29 de noviembre de 2024
1. Global 5
2. Comida 5
3. Servicio 5
4. Ambiente 5
We had a great experience at El Cholo today. My bestie and her hubby were in town for the USC-Notre Dame game and we met up for lunch. We sampled the carnitas tacos, albondigas soup, and a combination plate (rolled taco/cheese enchilada). Everything was delicious! We all left stuffed and happy. We will definitely be back.
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j
jonathan
VIP
Portland
197 reseñas
2.0
197 reseñas
Comieron en 25 de noviembre de 2024
1. Global 2
2. Comida 3
3. Servicio 2
4. Ambiente 1
This was a mediocre at best Mexican dinner. I only booked this restaurant because I had previously eaten a very good meal at El cholo in Corona Del Mar. The service was slow and given the fact I didn’t see that many people it took about 45 minutes to get served our dinner. The server was friendly and helpful when he was around.. A very nice young female server made guacamole at the table, which was a plus. Granted it was a Sunday night and the place might’ve just been understaffed .The food was just average for a cheap Mexican meal, but this food was NOT inexpensive. It was not the quality of the El cholo in Corona Del Mar. The restaurant is in a large upstairs space in downtown Pasadena near the convention center and is aesthetically not very pleasing. There were several large tables of people, including young children, and there was a lot of noise and they left a moderate mess on the floor which was not cleaned up during the ensuing 20 minutes we were there. Adding up everything…. I will not be back to this restaurant.
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T
Tammy
VIP
Los Ángeles
3 reseñas
3.0
3 reseñas
Comieron en 21 de noviembre de 2024
1. Global 3
2. Comida 2
3. Servicio 4
4. Ambiente 4
The food was BLAND BLAND BLAND. Nothing more to say.
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R
Ryan
Los Ángeles
2 reseñas
3.0
2 reseñas
Comieron en 16 de noviembre de 2024
1. Global 3
2. Comida 2
3. Servicio 2
4. Ambiente 1
The place is a shell of itself from before. No one at the front desk to take you to check you in. Barely anyone in the restaurant at all. The chili relleno was terrible, watery and barely any cheese in it. The enchilada part of my combo was cold. They forgot part of my friend's order. I think they're just living off of their name now. Not even trying to be a good Mexican restaurant anymore.
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Preguntas frecuentes

El Cholo Cafe ofrece pedidos para llevar; para hacer tu pedido para llevar, llama al restaurante al (626) 795-5800.

El Cholo Cafe tiene una calificación promedio de 3.9 estrellas, según 961 comensales de OpenTable.

Sí, generalmente puedes reservar este restaurante con solo elegir la fecha, la hora y el tamaño del grupo en OpenTable.

Haz una reservación

2 personas

21 dic 2024

7:30 p.m.

Reservado 10 veces hoy

Pide a domicilio o para llevar

300 E. Colorado Blvd., Suite 214, Pasadena, 91101 CA

Información adicional

Intersección en calle
Garfield Ave. and Colorado Blvd.
Zona
Pasadena
Horarios
Mar–Jue, Dom 11:30–21:00 Vie, Sáb 11:30–22:00
Precios
Hasta $30
Cocinas
Mexicana, Latina / Española, Española
Ambiente
Informal
Dress code
Ropa informal
Parking details
Parking in The Paseo Colorado parking structures. Additional parking in the Marengo parking structure on the corner of Green St. and Marengo Validation available. First 90 minutes FREE
Opciones de pago
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Chef ejecutivo
Jorge Degales
Adicional
Acceso para silla ruedas, Almuerzo de fin de semana, Asientos en la barra, Banquete, Bar / Sala pública, Bar completo, Cafetería, Cargo por descorche, Cervezas, Chimenea interior, Cócteles, Comida al aire libre, Comida al aire libre, Comida para llevar, Entrega a domicilio, Hora feliz, Opciones libres de gluten, Para no fumadores, Salón privado, Trae tu propio vino, Variedad, Vinos, Vista

Página web
http://www.elcholopasadena.com/
Número de teléfono
(626) 795-5800
Servicio de comidas
El Cholo caters off-premise in addition to delivery to your home or office in the San Gabriel Valley and surrounding areas. Please call our catering division at 626-795-5800 ask for Diego Fernandez or email him at diego@rmgroupllc.net.
Instalaciones para eventos privados
Parties from 25 to 120 for private events offered in 4 of our semi private dining rooms and patios. In addition to that El Cholo Pasadena can also can accommodate parties up to 250 in an adjacent courtyard to our patio. We feature a full bar with over 150 Premium Tequilas.

El Cholo Cafe

Haz una reservación

Pide a domicilio o para llevar

Información adicional

Combinaciones (1938)

Cheese Enchilada and Rolled Beef TacoUSD 21.45

Cheese Enchilada and Chile RellenoUSD 21.45

Cheese Enchilada and Pork TamaleUSD 21.45

Two Cheese EnchiladaUSD 21.45

Chile Relleno and Rolled Beef TacoUSD 21.45

Choice of OneUSD 16.45

Featured Items

Greencorn Tamales (1923)USD 22.95

A Taste of History (1996)USD 26.95

Comidas Especiales

Cochinita PibilUSD 21.95

Chile VerdeUSD 21.95

Carne Asada (1984)USD 29.95

Plato de Carnitas (1989)USD 22.95

Chile con Carne (1923)USD 22.95

Burrito Dorado (1977)USD 23.95

Chicken Chimichangas (1923)USD 20.95

Tostada Compuesta (1923)USD 19.25

Southwest Chicken Tostada (2008)USD 21.95

Tacos

BirriaUSD 22.95

Al CarbonUSD 23.95

AsadaUSD 22.95

FishUSD 24.95

CarnitasUSD 22.95

ChickenUSD 22.95

Shrimp TacosUSD 24.95

Filet Mignon (2009)USD 27.95

Fajitas (1984)

Marinated Tender Strips of SteakUSD 25.95

Delicate Chunks of ChickenUSD 24.95

Our House Specialty ShrimpUSD 27.95

Fresh Vegetable MedleyUSD 21.95

Tableside Guacamole

Creation of Ted & Sally Doll (2000)

Antojitos

Aged Cheese Quesadilla (1969)USD 14.25

Sonora Style Nachos (1983)USD 15.95

Western QuesadillaUSD 16.95

Carmen's Original Nachos (1959)USD 12.95

Fiesta Platter (1995)USD 19.95

Skillet NachosUSD 22.25

Ceviche Tostada (2006)USD 21.95

Bar Chicken ChimiUSD 14.75

Handmade Flour Tortilla (1923)USD 3.95

Enchiladas

Blue Corn Chicken Enchiladas (1985)USD 23.95

Sonora Style Enchiladas (1923)USD 21.95

Crabmeat Enchiladas (1971)USD 25.95

Enchiladas Suiza (1976)USD 22.95

Annie's Early California Enchiladas (1992)USD 18.95

Enchiladas Mariscos (1999)USD 28.95

Santa Barbara Enchiladas (1995)USD 26.95

Mole Chicken Enchiladas (2023)USD 25.95

Sopas and Ensaladas

Tortilla Soup (1991)USD 8.75

Joe's Traditional Albondigas (1923)USD 8.75

Felix's Caesar Salad (1991)USD 13.95

Mix Green Salad (1991)USD 12.95

Salmon SaladUSD 25.95

Calificaciones y reseñas generales

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