A beloved Mexican restaurant in Pasadena is preparing to close after 25 years in business. El Cholo Café in Pasadena announced the closure in a recent social media post. The owners cited a return to the family’s catering division as the reason for the closure.
Highlights
- El Cholo Cafe in Pasadena announced its closure after 25 years in business.
- Last service will be on Sunday this weekend.
- Return to family business stated as the reason for the closure.
El Cholo Café Pasadena Announces Upcoming Closure
Another longtime favorite in LA is closing its doors for good. This time, diners will say goodbye to El Cholo Cafe’s signature tamales and comforting Mexican fare as the restaurant prepares to close permanently. The news of the closure was shared with the community via social media.
“To Our valued guests for the past 25 years, we have enjoyed the relationships we created with you all, but with a heavy heart, we have made the very tough decision to close our doors,” reads the post.
For 25 years, the restaurant has been locals’ favorite spot for good, comforting Mexican food. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and classic menu, the restaurant became a neighborhood staple. Now, the team is shifting focus to support the broader El Cholo catering operations.
As the restaurant closes its doors, this is the last chance for locals to grab a bite of their favorites. The restaurant will close its doors after the final service on Sunday, August 3, 2025.
Plans to Return to Family Business
Alongside the news of its closure, El Cholo Cafe in Pasadena also thanks the community. For 25 years, the bond between the restaurant and the community has been unlike any other. From celebratory meals to challenging times during the pandemic, the restaurant built a loyal following over the years.
Now, the Pasadena team is rejoining the El Cholo family’s catering division. Becoming a part of the Catering division for the El Cholo family of restaurants, a new chapter awaits them.
“We are excited to be going back to the family business and will be heading up the Catering division for the El Cholo family of restaurants,” reads the post.
As the team prepares for the next chapter, the community is invited to stop by and say farewell. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy one final meal at El Cholo Café Pasadena before it closes for good.
