Rustic, traditional Mexican & taco restaurant with an ocean-view terrace, open since 1979. Based on 746 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 3.7 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout
Address:
9155 Hearst Dr, San Simeon, CA 93452
Phone: (805) 927-3872
Website: https://facebook.com/elchorlito/
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Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11:30 AM–8:30 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–3 PM |
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Reviews
daren green
A quiet little restaurant in the heart of San Simeon which serves authentic and pretty good Mexican food. A classic Mexican menu with the upgraded cocktail list to go with the usual margaritas and beer. Great views of the ocean and if you time it right you might get a great sunset in as well. We were staying at the hotel next door and stopped by here to eat and we were delighted. Old school authentic Mexican food. You can’t beat it.
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ALMiibo
When we went, they were only offering for take-out, so unfortunately we couldn’t eat inside, but we were at least able to use the bathrooms. Also, the service was great as the person in the front table was kind. In the end, the food though pricey, does live to its price. The food was amazing, so we still definitely enjoyed it.
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lindsay walker
Delicious and savory authentic mexican food accompanied by gorgeous veiws of the Pacific ocean set behind colorful, charming blooming gardens!
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MG
First thing first there is no hard liquor however they have Rum and vodka on their menu when we asked for whiskey they didn’t mention that they don’t have license for hard liquor and the rum and vodka on their menu are just names and no alcohol in it. About their food, pooff! is absolutely not fresh you could tell is stayed and they just reheated before served. The only thing I liked was view on their patio.
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David Molner
We just finished our tour at Hearst Castle. We were hungry and quite a ways before we would get into town for lunch. Driving down the coast and caught this place through the corner of my eye. Great location but also not much else in the area. We walked through the door and th out it was closed until we found someone in the back. The place was clean but a little run down. Decent menu but food was average. I liked my plate but my wife was not happy. When hungry and not much else in the area, don’t hesitate but don’t go out of your way for this one. Only saw one person working there. She was pleasant and helpful.
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Janette Badia
Beautiful view. ❤️ Delicious Margaritas. Great food. Huge portions!!! Fast friendly service. And just off of hwy 1. Perfect stop!
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kelly anderson
Really delicious food. Horchata was amazing. Homemade flan super delicious. Outdoor seating has a spectacular view and atmosphere. Staff was super helpful and nice. Highly recommend. Nice drink selection.
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Amanda Guevara
CAUTION, RIP-OFF: prices on web menu are not correct. I called in a take-out order. No one gave me a total over the phone. Upon arrival, item prices were 50-100% higher! I suggested they needed to update their web menu. He said “we tried and couldn’t, they give u total on phone.” They also failed to give me two side items that I ordered. I went back for a refund, since we were staying at the motel right next door and had finished our meal before I noticed. He said “it’s a problem with cards, we can’t do a refund”. I just held my irritation in and walked out. BEWARE, VERY SKETCHY!
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bikash nahata
Food was good.. service was a bit slow.. recommend sitting outside
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Alison Barnes
Great Mexican restaurant near the beach in San Simeon and right next to our hotel! Couldn’t have been better located! Good choices for vegetarians on the menu, we had the veggie fajitas and they were very tasty!
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