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840 E. Whittier Blvd. La Habra, CA 90631

562-691-4618 

http://www.elcholo.com  

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840 E. Whittier Blvd. La Habra CA 90631

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  • Mexican
    Sun-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm
    $$$ $$$
    All Major Credit Cards, cash
  • casual
    Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Kid Friendly, Business Dining, Fireplace
    Dinner, Lunch
    Live Entertainment
  • Full bar
    Accepted, Not Necessary
    Lot Available
Description

First served up by Rosa Bírquez in 1923 in LA's original El Cholo Cafe (her grandson Ron Salisbury owns the restaurant group these days), the place's green corn tamales are a Southern California dining institution. On bites two and three, you'll find oozing sharp Cheddar cheese and Ortega chiles, which combined compete against the sweet corn with a snappy alternative.








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Back to TopMenu
Main Menu
Antojitos
$9.95
Molcajete-Style Guacamole
$7.50
Carmen's Original Nachos(1959)
$7.95
Aged Cheese Quesadilla(1969)
cheddar and jack cheeses grilled in a handmade flour tortilla. add beef, roasted pork, or chicken $1.95.
$8.95
Sonora-Style Nachos(1983)
frijoles, simmered tomato sauce, sour cream, and guacamole.
$10.95
Fiesta Platter for Two(1995)
crab and beef taquitos, nachos, quesadillas, chimichangas, guacamole, and sour cream.
$18.95
Fiesta Platter for Four
crab and beef taquitos, nachos, quesadillas, chimichangas, guacamole, and sour cr
Cup $4.15
Bowl $5.95
Tortilla Soup(1991)
avocado, grilled chicken, cheese, roasted poblano chilies, and strips of tortillas.
Cup $4.15
Bowl $5.95
Joe's Traditional Albondigas Soup(1923)
Side $4.25
Entree $7.95
Felix's Caesar Salad(1991)
$5.95
Guacamole & Chips(1995)
$1.25
Handmade Flour Tortillas
Enchiladas
$14.85
Blue Corn Chicken Enchiladas(1986)
marinated breast of chicken, tomatillo sauce, sour cream and avocado garnish, black beans, and rice.
$11.75
Sonora-Style Enchilada(1923)
the first enchilada served at el cholo. layered corn tortillas, chicken simmered in a tomato-onion-cilantro broth, and fried egg.
$14.75
Crab Meat Enchilada(1971)
jalapeño-cilantro pesto sauce, sour cream, fresh avocado, black beans, and rice.
$11.75
Enchilada Suiza(1976)
breast of chicken, light salsa verde, sour cream, beans, and rice.
$10.25
Annie's Early California Enchilada(1992)
mixed garden vegetables, spinach, corn, sautéed mushrooms, and crushed pecans.
Combinaciones
El Cholo's Reputation Was Founded On These Dishes. Each Is Served with Refried Beans and Spanish Rice.
$12.95
A Taste of History
aged cheddar cheese enchilada, rolled beef taco, chile relleno, and roasted pork tamale. add beef, chicken, or roasted pork to enchilada $1.95. served with spanish rice and refried beans.
$10.95
Combinacion #1
cheese enchilada and beef taco. add chicken, beef, or roasted pork to enchilada $1.95. served with spanish rice and refried beans.
$10.95
Combinacion #2
cheese enchilada and chile relleno. add chicken, beef, or roasted pork to enchilada $1.95. served with spanish rice and refried beans.
$10.95
Combinacion #3
cheese enchilada and a pork tamale. add chicken, beef, or roasted pork to enchilada $1.95. served with spanish rice and refried beans.
$10.95
Combinacion #4
two cheese enchiladas. add chicken, beef, or roasted pork $1.95 per enchilada. served with spanish rice and refried beans.
$10.95
Combinacion #5
chile relleno and beef taco. served with spanish rice and refried beans.
$7.75
Combinacion #6
choose one of the following: cheese enchilada, beef taco, chile relleno, or pork tamale. add chicken, beef, or roasted pork to enchilada $1.95. served with spanish rice and refried beans.
Green Corn Tamales
$10.95
So Yummy!
fresh corn off the cob, corn masa, cheddar cheese and ortega chile, steamed in its own husk. beans and rice. may thru october only
Comidas Especiales
$12.75
Chicken Tostadita
fresh garden vegetables, grilled chicken breast, avocado, and crispy tortilla strips.
$11.95
Chicken Chimichangas
chicken in a crisp flour tortilla with guacamole, rice, and beans.
$11.95
Burrito Dorado
chile con carne, beans, rice, cheddar cheese, simmered tomato sauce, sour cream, and guacamole.
$9.55
Tostada Compuesta
an el cholo tradition with an array of fresh garden vegetables, beans, and chorizo.
$16.25
Carne Asada
new york steak, beans, rice, pico de gallo, and guacamole.
$14.75
Tres Tacos Al Carbon
grilled marinated top sirloin with bacon, jack cheese, tomatillo-chipotle salsa, black beans, and rice.
$13.55
Plato De Carnitas
roasted pork served with fresh avocado relish, escabeche onions, nopales, rice, and beans.
$10.95
Chile Colorado
savory chunks of tender beef in a rich traditional chile sauce with beans, rice, and a cup of guacamole.
 
 
 
 
 
Sizzling Fajitas
$15.25
Steak
tender strips of steak marinated and sauteed with fresh garden vegetables
$16.25
Succulent Shrimp
sauteed with fresh garden vegetables
$14.75
Chicken
delicate chunks of chicken breast. sauteed with fresh garden vegetables
$11.75
Fresh Vegetable
sauteed with fresh green bell peppers, red peppers, onions, mushrooms, zucchini, carrots and tomatoes.
A La Carte & Sides
$6.50
A La Carte & Sides
$3.95
Shredded Chicken Taco a La Carte
$3.95
Beef Taco a La Carte
choose shredded beef or ground beef.
$3.95
Veggie Taco a La Carte
$4.50
Shrimp Taco a La Carte
$2.95
Side of Rice and Black Beans
$2.95
Side of Rice and Pinto Beans
$2.50
Side of Refried Pinto Beans
$3.50
Side of Black Beans
$3.50
Pint of Salsa
$1.95
Side of Cheese
$0.50
Side of Jalapeños
$1.00
Side Tomatillo Salsa
$1.25
Side Pico De Gallo Salsa
$0.75
Side Relleno Sauce
$1.75
Side Sour Cream
$0.60
Four Corn Tortillas
$0.95
Handmade Flour Tortilla
$6.50
Side Chicken Breast
$2.20
Side Chorizo
$6.75
Bean and Cheese Burrito a La Carte
$11.95
Veggie Burrito a La Carte
with rice, beans, cheese, veggies.
$3.75
Large Side of Cilantro
$2.50
Large Side of Chopped Onions
$7.25
Crab Taquitos
$4.50
Asada Taco a La Carte
$4.50
Chicken Breast Taco a La Carte
$3.95
Carnitas Taco a La Carte
$3.95
Chile Relleno a La Carte
$6.75
Chicken Taquitos
$7.25
Side of Chile Con Carne
$3.00
Side of Guacamole
$3.95
Pork Tamale a La Carte
$5.95
Chicken Enchilada a La Carte
$2.95
Side of French Fries
$3.95
Cheese Enchilada a La Carte
Desserts
$2.95
Flan
$6.00
Bag of Praline Cookies

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