Opening hours
Closed · opens tomorrow 11:30 AM
| Monday | 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM |
Local time in Anaheim: 11:32 PM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (714) 769-6269 to confirm.
Location & directions
8200 E Santa Ana Canyon RdAnaheim, CA 92808
About El Cholo
El Cholo is a Mexican restaurant located at 8200 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd in Anaheim, California. It's part of our guide to 283 restaurants, cafes and bars in Anaheim. Prices are mid-range ($20–30 per person).
El Cholo is open 7 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM.
El Cholo's menu features 36 dishes and drinks across 7 sections, including To-Go Margaritas, Antojitos, Soups and Ensaladas, Combinaciones, and Enchiladas. Listed prices range from $8.95 to $124.99, with a typical item around $21.95. Dishes worth a look include Individual Margarita, Tortilla Soup Bowl TO GO, and Guacamole.
Available service options are outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (714) 769-6269 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Mexican Restaurant
- Address
- 8200 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd, Anaheim, CA 92808
- Phone
- (714) 769-6269
- Price range
- $20–30 per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Menu
- 36 items · $8.95–$124.99
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Mexican restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared El Cholo’s weekday schedule with 20 other Mexican restaurants in Anaheim. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:30 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 9:45 AM) and closes at 8:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 10:00 PM).
In total it is open about 61.5 hours a week, 26 hours fewer than the local median of 87. 100% of Mexican restaurants in Anaheim open on Sundays, and El Cholo is one of them.
Compared with 20 other Mexican restaurants in Anaheim that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Mexican restaurants in California
Based on 595 menus with 44,447 priced items from Mexican restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $12.50, and half of all items are priced between $6.49 and $17.00.
At El Cholo the median listed price is $21.95, higher than the typical $12.50 for Mexican restaurants in California.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Guacamole | 37% | $5.99 |
| Huevos Rancheros | 34% | $14.50 |
| Chile Relleno | 33% | $9.72 |
| Quesadilla | 32% | $11.46 |
| Carne Asada | 30% | $18.97 |
| Menudo | 30% | $15.95 |
| Nachos | 29% | $12.07 |
| Burrito | 26% | $12.00 |
Calculated from 595 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy-hour drinks
- Happy-hour food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of El Cholo there are 17 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 29 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (5), Burgers & Fast Food (4), Mexican & Tex-Mex (4), and Sandwiches & Delis (3).
Competition is healthy: 4 other Mexican restaurants are within a mile and 6 within three miles. The closest is Chipotle, 0.1 mi away.
7 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Burgers & Fast FoodCarl's Jr.< 0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisLilyPopp Cafe0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeBodhi Leaf Coffee Traders0.2 mi
- Mediterranean & Middle EasternCAVA0.2 mi
- ChinesePanda Express0.3 mi
What to expect at a Mexican restaurant
Mexican food is one of the most widely loved cuisines in the US, and it ranges from the taqueria with a handful of tables and a salsa bar to sit-down restaurants focused on a single region such as Oaxaca, Jalisco, Puebla or the Yucatán. Tex-Mex – with its combination plates, yellow cheese, fajitas and chili con carne – is its own distinct tradition born in Texas.
What to order
- Tacos al pastor or carne asada – the taqueria benchmark, usually on small corn tortillas
- Enchiladas or a mole dish – a good way to taste the kitchen’s sauces
- Burrito – a meal in itself, especially in California-style shops
- Tamales – often made in batches and sold out early
Good to know
- Chips and salsa are free at many sit-down restaurants but not at most taquerias.
- Weekend specials such as menudo, pozole or birria often sell out before evening.
- Ask how spicy a salsa is – heat levels vary hugely from one kitchen to the next.
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Frequently asked questions
What are El Cholo's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM. Monday: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM; Thursday: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM; Friday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM.
Is El Cholo open on Sunday?
Yes, El Cholo is open on Sundays: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM.
Where is El Cholo located?
El Cholo is located at 8200 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd, Anaheim, CA 92808.
What is the phone number of El Cholo?
You can call El Cholo at (714) 769-6269.
Does El Cholo offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, El Cholo offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at El Cholo?
The typical price range at El Cholo is $20–30 per person. Menu prices range from $8.95 to $124.99.
Does El Cholo take reservations?
Yes, El Cholo accepts reservations.
Is El Cholo wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is El Cholo open late?
No, El Cholo usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near El Cholo?
There are 29 other places to eat and drink within a mile of El Cholo. Nearby options include Carl's Jr. (< 0.1 mi), LilyPopp Cafe (0.1 mi), and Bodhi Leaf Coffee Traders (0.2 mi).
Are there other Mexican restaurants near El Cholo?
4 other Mexican restaurants within a mile. The closest is Chipotle, 0.1 mi away.
How much do Mexican restaurants in California cost?
Based on 595 menus with 44,447 priced items from Mexican restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $12.50, and half of all items are priced between $6.49 and $17.00.
