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4.5/5 · 411 Google reviews
Open · until 9 PM
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El Cholo is a mexican restaurant in Santa Monica, California, located at 1025 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States. Its Google Maps listing shows a 4.3 out of 5 rating from 1,921 reviews. It is one of 61 restaurants in our Santa Monica directory. For enquiries, call (310) 899-1106.
How El Cholo compares in Santa Monica
Our directory lists 61 restaurants in Santa Monica. Among the 61 listings with Google review counts, El Cholo is ranked 9 by number of reviews; listings with equal counts share a rank. Its 1,921 reviews compare with an average of 890.
The average rating among 61 rated restaurants is 4.45/5. El Cholo scores 4.3/5, 0.15 points below that average; 47 have a higher rating. To find the best mexican restaurant for your visit, compare the rating, review count, distance and opening times together.
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When El Cholo is open
El Cholo is open 11:30 AM–9 PM every day.
The weekly schedule totals 7 open days and 66.5 hours. There is no regular closed day in the supplied schedule. The earliest listed opening is 11:30 AM and the latest closing is 9 PM.
Planning a visit in Santa Monica
Looking for restaurants open on Sunday in Santa Monica? El Cholo lists Sunday hours of 11:30 AM–9 PM. Check other Sunday opening options in the city.
As of Friday 7:54 AM PDT, the published schedule shows closed now · opens 11:30 am. Browse restaurants open now in Santa Monica using the recorded regular schedules.
Phone & address
- ADDRESS
- 1025 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States
- PHONE
- (310) 899-1106
- WEBSITE
- elcholo.com
Weekly hours
Closed now · opens 11:30 AM
| Monday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Friday TODAY | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
Regular hours may change on holidays. Contact the business to confirm a time-sensitive visit.
Other restaurants near El Cholo
Within about 3 miles of El Cholo, our directory contains 159 other restaurants. The closest listed option is Mélisse Restaurant, under 0.1 miles away. Of the 5 nearest listings below, 5 have a supplied rating and 3 of those rate higher.
| Name | Distance | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mélisse Restaurant | Under 0.1 mi | 4.5 | 411 |
| Citrin Restaurant | Under 0.1 mi | 4.1 | 202 |
| Mendocino Farms | 0.3 mi | 4.5 | 675 |
| Bludso's BBQ | Santa Monica | 0.4 mi | 4.2 | 571 |
| Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery | 0.5 mi | 4.5 | 2,928 |
Distances are straight-line estimates, including nearby listings across city boundaries. Travel routes may be longer.
Restaurants in ZIP code 90401
El Cholo is in ZIP code 90401. Our directory contains 29 businesses in this ZIP area, including 26 other restaurants. You can compare restaurants in Santa Monica, 90401, or browse all businesses in ZIP 90401.
Reviews and photos of El Cholo
The listing’s 4.3/5 Google rating is based on 1,921 reviews. View El Cholo on Google Maps for the review text, additional photos and recent listing updates. Our source information was collected on .
El Cholo: hours, phone and reviews
What are El Cholo hours?
El Cholo is open 11:30 AM–9 PM every day.
Is El Cholo open now?
As of Friday 7:54 AM PDT, the published schedule shows closed now · opens 11:30 am. This is calculated from regular hours; holiday changes may differ.
What is the phone number for El Cholo?
Call El Cholo at (310) 899-1106.
Where is El Cholo located?
El Cholo is at 1025 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States.
How is El Cholo rated?
Its Google Maps listing has a 4.3 out of 5 rating from 1,921 reviews.
Map and directions to El Cholo
Use the map to locate 1025 Wilshire Blvd in Santa Monica, or get directions to El Cholo.
Listing sources
Google Maps public business page · Collected 2026-10-30.
Suggest a correction for El CholoWill El Cholo be open when you visit?
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Open at your selected timeFriday, October 30, 2026 at 6:30 PM PDT
Open · until 9 PM
Based on the recorded regular weekly schedule, collected 2026-10-30. Holiday hours, special events and availability are not confirmed. Confirm with El Cholo.
Other nearby places open at that time
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 6:30 PM PDT · Within 3 miles of El Cholo · Sorted by straight-line distance.
Citrin Restaurant
Californian restaurant · Under 0.1 mi
4.1/5 · 202 Google reviews
Open · until 9 PM
View hours & detailsMendocino Farms
Sandwich shop · 0.3 mi
4.5/5 · 675 Google reviews
Open · until 9 PM
View hours & detailsShowing 3 of 144 nearby listings whose regular schedules show open. Opening hours do not confirm availability.
Compare El Cholo with nearby places
Keep the same visit time while comparing the details that matter to your plans.
| Compare | El Cholo | Mélisse Restaurant | Citrin Restaurant |
|---|---|---|---|
| At selected time | Open | Open | Open |
| Regular hours that day | 11:30 AM–9 PM | 5:30 PM–9 PM | 5:30 PM–9 PM |
| Category | Mexican restaurant | New American restaurant | Californian restaurant |
| Google rating | 4.3/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Google review count | 1,921 | 411 | 202 |
| Distance from El Cholo | This listing | Under 0.1 mi | Under 0.1 mi |
| Address | 1025 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States | 1104 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States | 1104 Wilshire Blvd Ste A, Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States |
| Contact | (310) 899-1106 Official website | (310) 395-0881 Official website | (310) 395-0881 Official website |
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