[3] In 1925, a guest came into the restaurant and drew a caricature that he called a 'El cholo' – at that time referring to "field hands" of the Spanish settlers.

[nb 1] The dish – made of layered tortilla chips, melted cheddar cheese, and slices of jalapeno peppers – was a recipe learned in her native San Antonio, Texas.

[9] The Borquez family has roots in the northwestern Mexican state of Sonora, and the food offered by the restaurant (e.g. enchiladas, tamales, albondigas, chile rellenos, refried beans) reflects the regional cuisine.

[10] Items on the menu note their times of introduction (e.g. flour tortilla [1923], chile con carne [1923], nachos [1959], chimichangas [1967], crabmeat enchilada [1971], and filet mignon tacos [2009]).

[3] Its proximity to Hollywood made the restaurant popular with those in the entertainment industry, though its clientele represented all parts of the community.