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

El Cholo - Salt Lake City

4.6
4.6
125 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
  • Neighborhood 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
  • Neighborhood
    Salt Lake City
  • Cross street
    Additional parking lot next door. There is signage of parking.
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking

What 125 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Utah

    Good for groups

  • Salt Lake City

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Cholo in Salt Lake City offers a "superb dining experience" with authentic Mexican flavors. Guests rave about "fantastic food and service," highlighting the table-side guacamole and enchiladas Suiza. The ambiance and staff are praised for their friendliness, making it a delightful spot for special occasions and regular visits.

125 Reviews
  1. raymond

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. Michael

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Filet Mignon tacos and the seafood enchiladas were amazing. The margaritas were also great. Grace was great and very attentive. We will be coming back again.

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  3. Mackenzie

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, authentic, delicious food and margaritas. What more could you want from a Mexican restaurant?!

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  4. maridee

    Salt Lake City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unique Mexican restaurant, good food, not your typical Utah Mexican restaurant. A little on the pricey side.

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  5. Kristin

    VIP

    Salt Lake City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent authentic Mexican cuisine. Really enjoyed.

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  6. ken

    VIP

    Salt Lake City

    32 reviews

    3.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    we've eaten here many times and have usually had a good experience - tonight not as much; the food remains of high quality but service was off tonight - we had multiple delays with waitress failing to acknowledge us being there; had to request our beverages 3 times and have another server bring them and there were several birthday parties ongoing at the time so noise level was a bit high especially with some of the kids running around near us; nonetheless, we'll go back as tonight seems to be an exception to our typical experiences; food portions remain good but prices are a little on the higher side

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  7. Erica

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, good food, loved the queso and guacamole, chips and salsa were good but salsa was very mild. They were very attentive, never did our chips or drinks go dry.

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  8. Charity

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and service. It was quite busy on the weekend but we had a reservation so it was no problem. Everything we had was delicious. The table side guacamole was worth the hype. The enchiladas Suiza was the standout dish.

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  9. Rachel

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great birthday dinner celebration with friends. Excellent food, service and overall experience. Not our first time here, and won’t be our last!

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  10. James

    Salt Lake City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great experience for this jewel of an addition to the Salt Lake dining scene. A quiet Tuesday night, very good service with fresh guacamole hand mashed at table. With a broad, historical, menu, it made the evening a delight.

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El Cholo - Salt Lake City is rated 4.6 stars by 125 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
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.
  • Neighborhood
    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
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking
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