El Cholo
El Cholo is a Newport Beach, CA taco spot in the Corona Del Mar area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.4★ rating across 1,061 Google reviews.
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Why people love this place
- •Highly rated by locals
- •Reasonable mid-range pricing
- •Good for casual tacos
- •Located in Corona Del Mar, Newport Beach
- •Strong Google review volume
Order like a local
- →Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
- →Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.
- →It can get busy at peak hours — aim for early lunch or mid-afternoon.
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Frequently asked
What kind of tacos does El Cholo serve?+
El Cholo is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.
Where is El Cholo located?+
El Cholo is at 3520 East Coast Hwy, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625, USA, in the Corona Del Mar neighborhood of Newport Beach, California.
Is El Cholo good?+
El Cholo has a 4.4★ average across 1,061 Google reviews — highly rated by Newport Beach taco standards.
How expensive is El Cholo?+
El Cholo sits at $$ (mid-range) — typical for a Newport Beach taquería.
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