El Cholo Pasadena

Name: El Cholo Pasadena
Address: 300 E Colorado Blvd Ste 214, Pasadena, CA, 91101, US
Telephone: +16267955800
Price range: $$$

Mexican$$$Downtown

$$$ · Expensive
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300 E Colorado Blvd Ste 214
Pasadena, CA 91101
+16267955800
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About

Mexican restaurant in Downtown.

El Cholo Pasadena is at 300 E Colorado Blvd Ste 214, Pasadena. Listed with Rakuten Dining as of 2026-10-11.

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Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	11:30 AM – 9 PM
Wednesday	11:30 AM – 9 PM
Thursday	11:30 AM – 9 PM
Friday	11:30 AM – 10 PM
Saturday	11:30 AM – 10 PM
Sunday	11:30 AM – 9 PM

Location

300 E Colorado Blvd Ste 214 · Downtown, Pasadena

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Details

Features

Takeout
Reservations recommended
Full bar

Good for

Lunch

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