El Cholo Café Pasadena Menu – Pasadena, CA

Type : Mexican restaurant

Location : Pasadena, CA

Californian-influenced Mexican dining (with notable green-corn tamales & margaritas) in a big room. Based on 775 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 3.9 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ Delivery

El Cholo Café Pasadena 91101

Address:
300 E Colorado Blvd Suite 214, Pasadena, CA 91101

Phone: (626) 795-5800

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Hours

Friday 11:30 AM–10 PM
Saturday 11:30 AM–10 PM
Sunday 11:30 AM–9 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
 Closed
Tuesday 11:30 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM–9 PM
Thursday 11:30 AM–9 PM

Menu

Combinaciones (1938)
Cheese Enchilada And Rolled Beef Taco $19.93
Cheese Enchilada And Chile Relleno $19.93
Cheese Enchilada And Pork Tamal $19.93
Two Cheese Enchilada $19.93
Chile Relleno And Rolled Beef Taco $19.93
Choice Of One $14.95
Featured Items
Green Corn Tamales (1923)
Corn off the Cob, Cheddar Cheese and Ortega Chile, steamed in its own Husk, Beans and Rice (Available May through October)		 $19.95
A Taste Of History (1996)
Cheese Enchilada, Rolled Beef Taco, Chile Relleno and Pork Tamal, Spanish Rice and Refried Beans		 $23.23
Comidas Especiales
Cochinita Pibil
Tender Pork, Roasted under Banana Leaves, Orange and Achiote Spices		 $21.95
Chile Verde
Tender Pork, Nopalitos, Tomatillo Sauce, Beans, Rice and Choice of Tortillas		 $21.95
Carne Asada (1984)
Grilled Steak, Pico de Gallo and Guacamole		 $26.95
Plato De Carnitas (1989)
Roasted Pork, Fresh Avocado Relish, Escabeche, Onions, Rice and Beans		 $21.95
Chile Colorado (1923)
Tender Beef, Traditional Chile Sauce Served with Beans, Rice and Guacamole		 $22.95
Burrito Dorado (1977)
Chile con Carne, Beans, Rice, Cheddar Cheese, Tomato Salsa, Sour Cream and Guacamole		 $20.95
Chicken Chimichangas (1967)
Crisp Flour Tortilla, Guajillo Chicken, Pico de Gallo, Cheese and Guacamole		 $19.95
Tostada Compuesta (1923)
An El Cholo Tradition with an Array of Garden Vegetables, Beans and Chorizo		 $18.95
Southwest Chicken Tostada (2008)
Blackened Chicken, Black Beans, Queso Fresco, Avocado, Tossed with House Vinaigrette		 $21.95
Tacos
Birria
Grilled Corn Tortilla Tacos with Beef in a Savory Guajillo Chile Sauce		 $21.95
Al Carbon
Top Sirloin, Bacon, Cheese, Chipotle, Tomatillo Sauce		 $21.95
Asada
Flap Meat, Salsa, Cilantro and Onions		 $21.95
Fish
Grilled Mahi Mahi, Corn Tortilla, Cabbage Escabeche, Pico de Gallo and Cilantro Aioli		 $23.95
Carnitas
Roasted Pork, Salsa, Cilantro and Marinated Onions		 $21.95
Chicken
Grilled Chicken, Salsa, Cilantro, Cabbage and Onions		 $21.95
Shrimp Tacos
Sauteed Tiger Shrimp, Cheese and Chorizo		 $23.95
Filet Mignon (2009)
Three Corn Tortillas, Avocado Salsa, grilled onions		 $24.95
Fajitas (1984)
Marinated Tender Strips Of Steak $25.95
Delicate Chunks Of Chicken $23.95
Our House Specialty Shrimp $26.95
Fresh Vegetable Medley $20.95
Tableside Guacamole
Creation Of Ted & Sally Doll (2000)
Freshly made at your table with Hass avocados Add – $16.95
Antojitos
Aged Cheese Quesadilla (1969)
Grilled in a Handmade Flour Tortilla		 $14.25
Sonora Style Nachos (1983)
Frijoles, Tomato Salsa, Sour Cream, Guacamole		 $15.95
Western Quesadilla
Monterey Jack Cheese, Vegetables Medley. Topped with Ancho Chile Apricot and Spinach Cream Sauces		 $16.95
Carmen’s Original Nachos (1959) $12.95
Fiesta Platter (1995)
Crab and Beef Taquitos, Nachos, Quesadillas, Chimichangas, Guacamole and Sour Cream		 $18.95
Skillet Nachos
Choice of Beef, Chicken or Carnitas		 $21.95
Ceviche Tostada (2006)
Shrimp and Scallops, Citrus Marinade, Extra Virgin Olive Oil		 $21.95
Bar Chicken Chimi
Served with Guacamole		 $13.95
Handmade Flour Tortilla (1923) $3.00
Enchiladas
Blue Corn Chicken Enchiladas (1985)
Tomatillo Salsa, Sour Cream and Avocado Garnish		 $23.95
Sonora Style Enchiladas (1923)
(First Enchilada served at El Cholo) Layered Corn Tortillas, Chicken, Tomato-Onion Cilantro Broth, Fried Egg		 $19.95
Crabmeat Enchiladas (1971)
Spinach Cream Sauce, Black Beans, Rice, Sour Cream, Avocado		 $25.95
Enchiladas Suiza (1976)
Breast of Chicken, Light Salsa Verde, Beans, Rice, Sour Cream		 $21.95
Annie’s Early California Enchiladas (1992)
Mixed Garden Vegetables, Spinach, Corn, Sautéed Mushrooms, Crushed Pecans		 $18.95
Enchiladas Mariscos (1999)
Lobster, Scallops and Shrimp, Jack Cheese, Chipotle Cream Sauce		 $25.95
Santa Barbara Enchiladas (1995)
Shrimp and Chicken, Sautéed Mushrooms, Onions, Guajillo Chile Salsa, Jack Cheese		 $25.95
Enchiladas De Carne Picada (2009)
Flap Meat, Black Beans, Guajillo and Chili de Arbol Salsa		 $23.95
Sopas and Ensaladas
Tortilla Soup (1991)
Avocado, Chicken, Cheese, Roasted Poblano Chile with Strips of Tortillas		 $8.75
Joe’s Traditional Albondigas (1923) $8.75
Felix’s Caesar Salad (1991) $9.95
Mix Green Salad (1991) $8.25
Salmon Salad
Romaine, Fresh Balsamic Vegetable Medley and Orage Lime Vinaigrette		 $25.95
Margaritas
El Cholo Margarita (1967)
Our World-Famous Recipe Since 1967. On The Rocks in a Pint Glass		 $14.25
Cadillac- Patron Anejo BS
Hand Shaken over The Rocks, Orange Liqueur on The Side in a Hand-Blown Glass served in a Hand-Blown Glass		 $17.00
Pasadena Rose – Patron Reposado BS
Hand Shaken over The Rocks, Prickle Pear Juice, Fresh Lime Juice. Served in a Hand- Blown Glass		 $17.00
Skinny – Patron Silver
Hand Shaken over The Rocks, Fresh Lime Juice, Organic Agave Syrup. Served in a Hand- Blown Glass		 $17.00
Valentina – Maestro Dobel Anejo
Magnolia Flower Infuse, Fresh Lime Juice and Simple Syrup		 $17.00
Jalapeno Margarita – Maestro Dobel Reposado
Jalapeno Pepper Infuse, Fresh Lime Juice, Organic Agave Syrup		 $17.00
Jamaicarita – Maestro Dobel Silver
Hibiscus Flower Infuse, Fresh Lime and Organic Agave Syrup		 $17.00
El Cholo Cosmo
Titos Organic Vodka, Cranberry Juice, Fresh Lime Juice and Organic Agave Syrup		 $17.00
Coconut Margarita
Blended, Served in an Old-Fashioned Glass Toasted Coconut Rim		 $17.00

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Reservations: opentable.com

Reviews

Edith Rodriguez
We were welcomed by the staff and seated almost immediately. They gave us the option of patio or inside. The kid’s plate definitely looked bigger than a plate for 2. The food was delicious and definitely coming back!

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chanelle lyn
The food is excellent, large portions, the salad is delightful. One of the best Mexican restaurants near me!

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Will W
Great food great atmosphere the fiesta platter alone can feed a family of four. Very enjoyable with great service.

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Taylor
Finally tried this place out after wanting to for awhile and it was fine.

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Chanchal Kohli
Food was very good. The enchiladas were so flavorful, this is the first time I had such delicious enchiladas. The fusion drinks were good too. We were party of 4. Ordered drinks, guacamole, Santa Barbara Enchiladas(shrimp &chicken enchiladas), Chili Verde and Southwest chicken tostada, Enjoyed the yummy food. Would surely visit again.

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Ray Ruiz
Have to agree with other reviews regarding service. Very slow. Food was decent but the service made the overall experience poor.

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D-LO
Great restaurant! Always satisfied and full after I leave here ….parking is validated and drinks are great! I love their chicken enchiladas plate. Beautiful location in Pasadena, CA.

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Ruthie Kataoka
This place was exactly what we needed after many hours at the Convention center for Cat Con 2023. We were all exhausted, starting and dehydrated! Lol Levi, our server took such good care of us! We got everything we order quickly and correctly. The portions varied depending on the dish. My friend and I split the app platter for 2 and it was smaller than we thought it would be. The nachos we almost non-existent. Just a handful if chips on some beans with salsa and the sour cream and guacamole scoops on top that made the chips soggy but the beef taquitos were really good.

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PS M
First visit to Cali and this was my first meal. It was an awesome experience. I’m from Texas and it was a nice surprise to get fast, friendly service along with a pretty tasty meal. Chicken tortilla soup and Enchiladas Suiza. (I think I spelled that right) Thank you for a terrific first experience visiting.

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Notorious Nicolette
Came in on a Sunday and had to wait about 5 min to get a table. The portions are very big so we ended up with leftovers. The guacamole is delicious! They make it right I front of your table.

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