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

El Cholo - Salt Lake City

4.7 (156)
$30 and under
Mexican
2166 S 900 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84106-2325

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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

  • 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 156 people are saying

El Cholo - Salt Lake City reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Utah

    Good for groups

  • Utah

    Mexican

  • Salt Lake City

    Kid-friendly

  • Salt Lake City

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Cholo in Salt Lake City delights with "exceptional" authentic Mexican cuisine and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Guests rave about the "fantastic" food, from sizzling fajitas to rich moles, and "great service" with friendly staff. Though slightly pricier, the generous portions and quality make it a "unique experience equaled by none."
156 Reviews
  1. Corby

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great , the service was good and the restaurant was very clean and we had a great time

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  2. Kristy VIP

    Salt Lake City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, been before and will definitely keep coming back!

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  3. Lynn

    Salt Lake City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and drinks and service are all very good. I like that they have some parking too. They are a little more pricey than other Mexican food.

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  4. Dain

    Salt Lake City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Probably the best mole poblano in the State of Utah!

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  5. Todd

    Salt Lake City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great Mexican food. The staff was friendly and took good care of us. Tableside guacamole was very good.

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  6. Duane

    Virginia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always the very best Mexican food with the highest quality of ingredients in wonderful flavors. This is a unique experience equaled by none.

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  7. Tom

    Salt Lake City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    El Cholo is a very good choice for Mexican food in Salt Lake City. The food and drinks are fantastic and the service is second to none. Sophie was our server and she was fantastic!

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  8. Paul VIP

    Salt Lake City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good service! Food is well above average but affordable.

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  9. Raymond

    Salt Lake City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great— and large portions! The service was fantastic!

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  10. Julie VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was excellent and I loved the delicious food!

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El Cholo - Salt Lake City is rated 4.7 stars by 156 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
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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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