Pasadena Restaurant Guide

El Cholo Café in LA is one of the most celebrated Mexican restaurants in Southern California.El Cholo fare is time tested standards: Chile rellenos, Tacos, Enchiladas, and tamales, tostadas, fajitas. A combination of relleno and cheese enchilada melted center and with beans and rice, a perfect dish. Blue Corn Enchiladas, originally a special that is now a regular menu item, wraps tender marinated breast of chicken inside two blue corn tortillas, tomatillo sauce, sour cream and avocado garnish served with black beans and riceEl Cholo's interior is Spanish influenced architecture with large wooden booths for intimate settings and larger rooms for special occasion dining. There is an overall sense of warmth and comfort with subtle lighting and hand painted archways.The restaurant features a full bar and cocktail lounge. Patio dining, Banquet rooms and Valet Parking are available. Reservations are suggested.