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El Cholo - Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City, UT

El Cholo - Salt Lake City

4.7
4.7
134 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
In the heart of Sugar House, El Cholo has been serving classic dishes and margaritas in a traditional setting since 1923. Reservations recommended.

We have complimentary parking behind our restaurant. Free street parking is plentiful. Also, AFTER 5:30PM we have secured the lot next door at the Kimball Office Complex at 2178 South 900 East.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (385) 426-2166
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 134 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Utah

    Child-friendly

  • Salt Lake City

    Child-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Cholo in Salt Lake City delights with its "authentic Mexican cuisine," offering flavorful dishes like "Filet Mignon tacos" and "seafood enchiladas." Guests appreciate the "great service," vibrant atmosphere, and "amazing" table-side guacamole. While some find it "a bit pricey," the overall experience is "excellent," making it a local favorite.

134 Reviews
  1. Jonathan

    Salt Lake City

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Good atmosphere, but average food for over-the-top prices.

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Eric

    Salt Lake City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good food. We have been here a number of times; I also grew up in Southern California and my family used to frequent El Cholo for years. Their high quality has never changed.

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  3. Teressa

    Salt Lake City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been so excited to go here and it was amazing!

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  4. Ruby

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Cute place, food was good, drinks were ok. Service was great.

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  5. Jennie

    Boise

    38 reviews

    4.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on 7 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good. Could have been warmer . The food was lukewarm and same with Hot Chocolate. The Hot Chocolate however was amazing! It’s made table side .

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  6. Tom

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our first time to this restaurant as it is fairly new to the area. Before I went I sent a message via their website to ask about specific options. I received a fantastic response and it made me feel very comfortable about going. Everything about the restaurant was great, we will definitely be going back.

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  7. M

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best authentic Mexican food I have had in a really long time. There were 7 of us and we each ordered something different on the menu. We were all impressed with the quality and flavor of the food. We will definitely be back!!

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    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food! One of the best Mexican food restaurants in SLC.

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  9. Jennifer

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a party of 11 great service and food! Shared chicken fajitas with the hubs

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  10. raymond

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Authentic Mexican food is what I wanted and it’s what I got. I left California in 2006 and have been searching for a great place since. I found it in El Cholo

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El Cholo - Salt Lake City is rated 4.7 stars by 134 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for El Cholo - Salt Lake City

2166 S 900 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84106-2325

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Additional parking lot next door. There is signage of parking.
  • Area
    Salt Lake City
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
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