69°
El Cholo, South Park
69° · Clear nowBest time: 5 pm
Things to do in Los Angeles

MexicanSouth Park

El Cholo

  • 4.32.2k reviews
  • $$
  • Open now · till 9 pm

El Cholo offers a warm, historic Mexican-restaurant experience with classic dishes like enchiladas, tamales and sizzling fajitas alongside house-made salsas and signature margaritas. Expect a lively yet comfortable atmosphere with traditional décor, attentive service, and generous portions—perfect for groups or a flavorful night out. Visit for authentic regional flavors, cocktails, and a taste of Los Angeles dining history.

Quick answers

El Cholo in short

When is El Cholo open?

Every day, 11 AM–9 PM.

When is the best time to visit El Cholo?

It's at its best evenings and undefined. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is El Cholo indoors or outdoors?

Indoors: a good pick when it rains.

How much does El Cholo cost?

Google lists its prices as $$.

Where is El Cholo?

1037 Flower St,Los Angeles, CA 90015.

Right now · 2:30 pm

Why it fits right now

A good call right now.

Even better later, at 5 pm.

In its favour

  • Open till 9 pm
  • Indoors

69°

Clear

Feels
64°
Rain
1%
Wind
13mph
  1. 3pmClear69°
  2. 4pmClear67°
  3. 5pmClear65°

The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

9a12p3p6p9p
Today
Tmrw
Tue
Wed
Thu

Before you go

Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 9 pm
monday
11 AM–9 PM
tuesday
11 AM–9 PM
wednesday
11 AM–9 PM
thursday
11 AM–9 PM
friday
11 AM–9 PM
saturday
11 AM–9 PM
sundayToday
11 AM–9 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 El Cholo
  2. 2 Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar · 3 min
  3. 3 L.A. Live · 3 min
  4. 4 Prank Bar · 3 min
  5. 5 Yard House · 4 min
1037 Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90015(opens the map)DirectionsTo South ParkCall+12137467750Websiteelcholo.com

Good to know

  • Indoors
  • Price $$
  • Good with kids
  • Good for couples
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.3from 2.2k reviews

Known for

  • Dinner
  • Group dining
  • Date night
  • Great cocktails
  • Historic landmarks

The feel

  • Casual
  • Historic
  • Lively
  • Family friendly
  • Tourists
  • Groups

Around South Park

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a light layer.

Your full outfit
  • Light layerThe whole time

It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.