Loading map...

🌮 5 photos

El Cholo Restaurant

Salt Lake City

4.1 (595) mexican restaurant $$
Closed

El Cholo is a legendary California-based Mexican restaurant with a multi-level location in Sugar House known for generous portions and celebrity acclaim. Signature offerings include fresh tableside molcajete guacamole, seasonal green corn tamales, massive lobster-topped seafood fajitas, and $7 margaritas paired with creamy tres leches cake.

Viewer reactions lean mixed, blending appreciation for the lively atmosphere and tamales de Rajas with complaints about inconsistent food quality. Several diners voiced disappointment regarding the use of plastic servingware and raised doubts about the strength of the margaritas.

  • Order the fresh tableside molcajete guacamole
  • Try the seasonal green corn tamales or tamales de Rajas
  • Opt for the massive seafood fajitas topped with lobster
  • Finish your meal with the creamy tres leches cake
  • Be aware that some drinks and dishes may arrive in plastic servingware

Summaries are created based on reviews, notes, and social media posts.



Monday4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Thursday11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday11:30 AM – 9:00 PM

Photos

El Cholo RestaurantEl Cholo RestaurantEl Cholo RestaurantEl Cholo RestaurantEl Cholo Restaurant