# El Cholo - The Original > Historic Mexican restaurant with nostalgic decor and divided dining areas creates a cozy, old-timey vibe. Strong, flavorful margaritas and classic Hispanic dishes define the experience. Atmosphere feels warm and inviting, with a mix of quiet booths and lively spaces. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/El-Cholo---The-Original - Address: 1121 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, California, United States - Phone: +13237342773 - Website: http://elcholo.com/ - Google rating: 4.3 (3784 reviews) ## What it is good for - Cheese Enchiladas — 10/10 - Cozy — 10/10 - Historical Sites — 9.2/10 - Flan — 9.2/10 - Dinner Spots — 9/10 - Lunch Spot — 8.9/10 - Tamales — 8.9/10 - Fajitas — 8.6/10 - Date Spots — 8.5/10 - Chips And Salsa — 8.1/10 - Bar — 8.1/10 - Chimichanga — 8.1/10 - Enchiladas — 8.1/10 - Food — 7.7/10 - Mexican Food — 7.6/10 ## What people say - "I loved the authentic Mexican food; it was beautiful and delicious." - "The Mexican food's margaritas were excellent and a highlight." - "You have to try the green corn tamales; they're fantastic." ## Good to know - Parking costs $9, with valet service available. - Green corn tamales are available from May through October. - USC students get 50% off with a valid ID. - The restaurant has a happy hour with discounted drinks. - Tequila tastings are offered on select weekends. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.