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Menu A

 

Appetizers
Beef Taquitos, Crab Taquitos, Chicken Chimichangas,
Cheese Quesadillas, and Nachos.
Entrées
 (All entrees are served with rice and beans)
Blue Corn Chicken Enchiladas
Marinated Breast of Chicken, wrapped in blue corn tortillas,
Topped with tomatillo sauce, garnished with sour cream & avocado relish
Annie’s Enchiladas
Filled with fresh vegetables, spinach mushrooms & jack cheese
Smothered with a creamy corn - tomato salsa
 Beef Fajitas
 Marinated tender strips of steak, sautéed with fresh vegetables,
Served on a sizzling skillet
Dessert
Homemade Flan
 
Coffee, Tea, or Soft Drink included.

$26.75 per guest
Tax & Gratuity NOT included
 
Menu B
 
 
Appetizers
Beef Taquitos, Crab Taquitos, Chicken Chimichangas,
Cheese Quesadillas and Nachos
Entrées
(All entrees are served with rice and beans)
Green Corn Tamales ***
Grandma Rosa’s “early Arizona Days” Recipe! Fresh corn off the cob, corn masa,
Aged cheddar cheese and Ortega Chile, baked in its own husk.
Taste of History
Cheese Enchilada, Beef Taco, Chile Relleno and Tamale (Choice of Two Items)

Blue Corn Chicken Enchiladas
Marinated Breast of Chicken, wrapped in blue corn tortillas,
Topped with tomatillo sauce, garnished with sour cream & avocado relish

 
Coffee, Tea, or Soft Drink included.
$24.75 per guest
Tax & Gratuity NOT included
 

 
*** Our Green Corn Tamales Are Available ONLY From May thru October
You Can Substitute With Pork Tamales Or Tamales Of the Season.

 

MENU C

 

Appetizer
Caesar Salad

Entrées
 (All entrees are served with rice and beans)
Blue Corn Chicken Enchiladas
Marinated Breast of Chicken, wrapped in blue corn tortillas,
Topped with tomatillo sauce, garnished with sour cream & avocado relish
Plato de Carnitas
Crispy Roasted Pork served with avocado relish, pico de gallo, and nopales.

  Beef Fajitas
  Marinated tender strips of steak, sautéed with fresh vegetables
Served sizzling hot

Coffee, Tea, or Soft Drink included.
 
$20.95 per guest
Tax & Gratuity NOT Included
 

SELECT LUNCH MENU

 

Choose from the following menu items:
(All entrees are served with rice and beans)

Grilled Breast of Chicken
Served with sautéed julienne vegetables and black beans

Green Corn Tamales ***
Grandma Rosa’s “Early Arizona Days” Recipe! Fresh corn off the cob, corn masa,
Aged cheddar cheese and Ortega Chile, baked in its own husk.

Chile con Carne
Savory chunks of tender beef in a rich traditional Chile sauce.

Coffee, Tea, or Soft Drink included.
 
$18.50 per guest
Tax & Gratuity NOT included
This menu is available only for lunch Monday- Friday
***Our Green Corn Tamales Are Available ONLY From May thru October
You Can Substitute With Pork Tamales Or Tamales Of the Season.

 

Soft Taco and Tostada Bar   

 

      Your Choice of Three Meats;  
 Shredded Chicken
Roasted Pork Carnitas
Shredded Beef Machaca
Ground Beef

 

Coffee, Tea, or Soft Drink included

 

Accompanied with: Pinto Beans, Spanish rice,
Crispy Flour Tortilla Shells, Soft Corn & Flour Tortillas
Shredded Lettuce, Aged Cheddar Cheese, Tomatoes,
Sour Cream and Guacamole

 

$19.50 per guest
Tax & Gratuity NOT included

 

Ensenada Night Menu “A”     

 

APPETTIZER PLATTER
 Beef Sopes, Shrimp Ceviche Tostaditas, Chicken Chimichangas
Blue Corn Chicken Taquitos and Cheese Quesadillas with Rajas
FIRST COURSE
Santa Fe Salad
Greens tossed with Grilled Vegetables, Orange Vinaigrette
ENTREES
 (All entrees are served with rice and beans)
Blue Corn Chile Rellenos
Stuffed with Fresh Spinach, Smoked Corn, Mushrooms,
Fresh Herbs and Monterey Jack Cheese

Carne Asada
Marinated Arrachera Steak grilled to perfection.
Served with guacamole and fresh grilled onions

Blue Corn Chicken Enchiladas
Marinated Breast of Chicken, wrapped in blue corn tortillas,
Topped with tomatillo sauce, garnished with sour cream & avocado relish
 Sautéed Silver Salmon
Roasted Red Pepper - Basil Cream Sauce with fresh Vegetables

DESSERTS
Housemade Flan or Cheesecake

 

$46.50 per guest
Tax & Gratuity NOT Included   
Cocktail Hour including Draft Beer, House Wine, & House Margaritas

 

Ensenada Night Menu “B”

 

APPETIZERS
Crab Taquitos, Chicken Chimichangas,
Beef Sopes & Cheese Quesadillas

FIRST COURSE
Sonora Garden Salad

ENTREES
(All entrees are served with rice and beans)
Carne Asada
Marinated Arrachera Steak grilled to perfection
Served with guacamole and fresh grilled onions

Blue Corn Chicken Enchiladas
Marinated Breast of Chicken, wrapped in blue corn tortillas,
Topped with tomatillo sauce, garnished with sour cream & avocado relish

Chicken Tacos
Crisp Corn Tortilla filled with chicken, tomatoes and onions.

DESSERT
Homemade Flan or
Chocolate Cake
 
 Cocktail Hour includes: Draft Beer, House Wine & House Margaritas
$41.50 per guest
Tax & Gratuity NOT included

 

Ensenada Night Menu “C”

 

APPETIZERS
Crab & Beef Taquitos, Chicken Chimichangas,
Nachos and Cheese Quesadillas


FIRST COURSE
Caesar Salad


ENTREES
(All entrees are served with rice and beans)
Carne Asada
Marinated Arrachera steak grilled to perfection
Served with guacamole and fresh grilled onions
Plato de Carnitas
Crispy Roasted Pork served in there own juice, and topped with red pickled sweet onions
Santa Barbara Enchiladas
Stuffed with succulent shrimp, tender chicken breast and mushrooms Sautéed in a garlic butter sauce with guajillo sauce and Monterey Jack cheese
 

DESSERT
Homemade Flan or
Fresh Fruit Tart
 

Cocktail Hour includes: Draft Beer, House Wine & House Margaritas
$39.95 per guest
Tax & Gratuity NOT included
 

 

 

 ARRANGEMENTS
 A non-refundable $200.00 deposit is required for all banquets. Upon receiving your deposit, your reservation is guaranteed. The deposit will be deducted from your final bill.

PRIVATE ROOMS
El Cholo has 2 dining areas that can accommodate a Private Event. Both these areas have a Food & Beverage Minimum that must be met in order for the room to be private.
LINA’S ROOM will accommodate up to 40 and is considered a Private Room with a reservation of 25 or more guests. Thursday thru Sunday, the minimum F&B charge is $1200.00
Our PATIO will accommodate up 100 and is considered a Private Room with more than 75guests. Thursday thru Sunday, the minimum F&B charge is $2500.00

CONFIRMATION
Please confirm the guest total 48 hours prior to the event. This represents the minimum billing.

MENU SELECTION
In order to serve you in a timely and efficient manner, menu selections are limited. Menus will be distributed for your guests’ consideration. (Dietary restrictions can be accommodated in advance)
(Safety precautions do NOT allow excess banquet to be taken home from El Cholo.)

PAYMENT
The balance of payment for your function is due at its conclusion in the form of cash, cashier’s check or credit card.
This family owned Mexican restaurant was founded in 1923. It has been called “The Mexican Restaurant by which all Others will be Judged.”
CUISINE
Authentic and Traditional Mexican dishes, many entrees featured are from family recipes dating back to 1923. Listed alongside classics such as the combination plates and famous green corn tamales, are the newer comidas especiales, including nachos and fajitas. In 1967 margaritas were introduced and El Cholo has been pouring thousands a day ever since.

AMBIANCE
The décor of El Cholo beckons warmth and relaxation. The Spanish influenced architecture

Is accented with hand-painted arches, large wooden booths set the stage for intimate dining, and several large rooms to accommodate special occasions.

OWNER
Blair Salisbury and Diego Fernandez, Director of Operations along with their management team Ricardo Diaz, Vicky Santos and Leticia Gamboa continue the family philosophy: Offer guests the best quality food at the most reasonable prices.

AMENITIES
Full service Bar and Cocktail Lounge front,Bar andback bar 5 flatscreens, Patio Dining overlooking Colorado Blvd., and Private Banquet Room.

DAMAGES
The patron assumes full responsibility for any damage to the premises caused by the patron or his/her guests.


                  
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for inquiring about having an event at EL CHOLO.  El Cholo takes great pride in our high quality food, excellent service and inviting atmosphere.

 

I have enclosed several menus for you to choose for your banquet.  Please note that you are welcome to mix and match any of these items and we will adjust the cost accordingly.

 

Please call us so that we are able to talk or meet with you at the restaurant to explain the menu in detail and as to where your party will be seated. 

 


Once again, thank you for thinking of EL CHOLO for your event.

 

 

 

 

 

 

260 East Colorado Blvd., Suite 203, Pasadena, CA 91101, USA - (626) 795-5800 - Fax 626.795.1210