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Mercado Santa Monica
87
/100 (3840 ratings)
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Chili
Kale Salad
Tres Leches
Fish
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Fish Taco
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Ceviche
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"Mercado is one of the best Mexican restaurants I've ever enjoyed. The blood orange margaritas were spectacular, the coliflor con escabeche (roasted..."
Edward Kotkin
"Iāve been a Mexican food aficionado since before most of the waitersā parents were born, from Charroās in Arizona to Rosa Mexicana in NYC to..."
Jim Lingerfelt
"Awesome little spot!...so trendy w great food and service!! Props to our killer bartender!..he made the best spicy cucumber..."
Christy Scott
"Great food and one of the best margaritas I have had. I wasn't crazy about having happy hour only designated in one area (it was full), but the food..."
Steve McGlocklin
"The carnitas plate is second to none. I don't think there's a single thing on the menu that I don't like. Best Mexican quisine in Los..."
Eric Lapachet
"Great Mexican place. 7 of us go the second floor nice table with no waiting. I had Kale salad was the best. Favorite guacamole was so good. Kids..."
Hiromi Inagawa
"Fish Taco's that just keep on giving!!! Corn side that you can never not order!!! Guacamole that you'll need to order for life!! Habanero salsa ..."
Peggy Robinson
"This place is amazing!! The grilled spicy corn is a must have- the perfect blend of savory, spice, and sweet. Our party had the enchiladas, carne..."
Anne Dawson
"They have mint lemonade which I have never tried anywhere before. It was delicious and refreshing. The chips and guacamole was rather tasty and..."
Sean Ayers
"Perfect aervice, amazing food, great ambience! Double checked even by the manager! Great experience will definitely be..."
Jesse Crow
"Yummy yummy. Margaritas, Dos Gringos tacos, guacamole to die..."
Yvonne Saucedo
"Really great food. I loved the tamales and the chicken mole enchiladas. The guacamole and salsa were great as was the cinimum chilo ice cream. I..."
Steve Michelson
"Luis served us tonight for dinner and was as amazing as the food and drinks! The Mahi Mahi topped with Pineapple salsa pico de gallo with vegetables..."
Christopher Norton Morales
"Dined there last night. Sat upstairs, which is more quiet. Food was amazing! Dip duo, with guacamole and choriqueso was spectacular! They need to..."
Teresa Nelson Stanton
"I am from chicago and I went here 2 times while in Santa monica. The food is absolutely delicious and the staff is incredibly friendly. It does get..."
Joe W Munn
"Excellent dinner and wonderful service - a great night..."
Kerry David
"A bit away from the Santa Monica Pier. Cool air and open space. The water was refreshing. Service was great, consistency and teamwork from the team..."
Ramiah Spencer
"So we were in town last night and were looking for a taco Tuesday. We stop at one place will not say any names and it was absolutely the worse so we..."
Team Ultimate Exposure William & Bug
"This is a wonderful Mexican restaurant with good options for every type of water - carnivores, omnivores, vegetarians, and vegans. I tried the Chile..."
Mayur Patel
"Hand down, some of the best Mexican food and spicy margs you can find in LA. Weāve loved our meals every visit and the service has been wonderful...."
Samantha Jacobs
"Excellent food and service. The pastor tacos were particularly good. The drink special for the day - pina colada margarita - wasn't the best..."
Ajey Venkataraman
"Tasty food considering they dumb it down for the white locals. The Jamaica marguerita is..."
Gilbert Ceballos
"TL;DR: This is one of the BEST upscale and quality Mexican restaurants in Southern California. This is an excellent quality craft Mexican dining..."
Brendan
"My wife and I, plus my dog Leo had a great dinner tonight. Some of the best food weāve had while in town. Mike was also a great server. I will..."
Ryan Parker
"I canāt not give this place a 5-star review. Iām in town for a conference and had to get away by myself for the evening. Found this place and..."
Jason Locke
"First Time Visiting This Place. We Managed To Get Same Day Reservation Within 1 Hour Of Our Arrival. Guacamole Was Freshly Made, Tortilla Chips Were..."
Daniel Maldonado
"4.5 / 5. Elevated Mexican comfort food with elevated prices. Guacamole with tortilla chips: well presented, chunks of avocado, crispy/baked chips...."
Albert Luk
"Really nice restaurant with a great happy hour menu. Definitely love the carnitas tacos & mashed potatoe tacos. The carnitas plate with the guacamole..."
Hugo O
"Everything was fantastic. The tacos, margaritas, and..."
Ryan Martin
"We loved getting off of the busy 3rd street promenade and found this place on 4th street The drinks were amazing and they have an excellent happy..."
Christina Hills
"Mercado is a great restraint with an awesome vibe. The food was great. The mix drink were a good pairing. Staff was helpful and courteous. We were..."
Courtney Collins
"Great drinks and appetizers! Our recommended rib eye steak was burned and overcooked, we asked for medium. Friendly staff and service! Recommend..."
Yenlik (Enlik)
"Delicious food, great drinks and superb staff. Everybody made us feel like celebrities that night. The steak was just perfect and you get the best..."
Adrian M
"This is one of the best Mexican restaurants in Santa Monica. Service was amazing. Ambiance is great. Totally recommend this place for..."
Sahithi Yarlagadda
Lula
86
/100 (1337 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Southwestern
Spanish
Spanish
Mexican
Latin
Latin
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Fajitas
Fish
Shrimp
Sit down
Mexican
Southwestern
Spanish
Latin
Wheelchair Accessible
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Discover
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
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Dinner
Mid-range
"Got the spicy grilled shrimp burrito made wet with the red sauce. I liked it but I think next time Iād go with a burrito with the mole sauce which..."
Jackie Gragnola
"The food is typical Mexican restaurant food that tastes great. Our waiter was very much on the ball. One slight disappointment was that they were not..."
Russell Thomas
"Great happy hour and margs. Staff is very friendly. Came on taco Tuesday and got the deal with two tacos and a margarita for 18$. Good..."
Rukia Yosuf
"We are from Australia visiting family and my brother recommended we attend the restaurant. The food was delicious, staff friendly, and the place had..."
Matt Walsh
"Food was authentic and delicious! Service did not lack in the least! We felt very much at home. Flan and Churros were a perfect ending to a perfect..."
Judy Gambill
"Lula cocina is a colorful artsy Restaurant that makes you feel happy and relaxed!! Excellent service.tasty food, strong drinks beautiful..."
Petra Biermann
"Great location and great service. Came here for dinner around 6 on a Saturday and there were plenty of tables available, no reservations needed...."
Lauren Cassis
"One of the best Mexican restaurants I have tried in my life! Kind people, great food and a lovely..."
Henrique Scholz
"Some great Mexican food in a quaint atmosphere. Staff were real friendly and happy to describe the different dishes. All the food was packed with..."
Thomas McAdam
"Great Mexican place! We stumbled upon this place while searching for dinner, to eat and get away from the cold (didnāt have warm enough cloths) and..."
Yuval Shehcori
"Have been coming here since 1992 (remember The Pelican Cafe which was in this location before). The food is really unique, while it is Mexican it has..."
Charles Freericks
"We had just nachos and drinks, but they were..."
Gabriele Piscopo
"I had a fish taco and coconut margarita. Both were tasty just a little over priced. $8 for one tiny taco. No sides. The order, with another drink and..."
Princess Lea
"Very good food and friendly..."
Oliver Balmer
"one of our favorite restaurants in the whole wide world and the best margaritas hands..."
Zoƫ Seven
"I work down the street, and love coming here for lunch. Really great spot to eat, on Main Street, you will not be disapointed. Tad bit pricey for my..."
TYZ
"Friendly environment and service. The food was authentic and delicious. We enjoyed everything we ordered. The fish tacos and mole negro were..."
Jennifer Hauck
Benny's Taco And Chicken Rotisserie
85
/100 (2415 ratings)
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Southwestern
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Spanish
Latin
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Latin
Southwestern
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Salad
Tapas
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Fast food
Spanish
Mexican
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Latin
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
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Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Hey guys, my husband and I came from the Los Angeles Airport as we were flying from South America home to Perth Australia! I'm a self confessed..."
Sharon Maciaszek Jones Bates
"I'm a regular at Benny's for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Everything on the menu is real good but I'm partial to the grilled fish tacos which are..."
Jerry Caldwell
"Simply the best meal ever! The chicken, the garlic paste, the green salsa!!! The..."
Soren Hills
"So much yum!!! When you land at LAX, go straight here!!! The cucumber pineapple juice is the best thing..."
Tracey Moore Ross
"1st time at the one on Venice and Motor. Friendly staff. Had the chicken nachos on Friday and the steak nachos on Saturday...."
Cathy Clay
"So good! & I loved Kathy I believe that was her name. Trust me try a burrito bowl. Chipotle who????? Def my new spot when I come to..."
Monea Jones
"Every single item on the menu is AMAZING!! I ate every single day for a week and I didn't get tired of it, the best enchiladas I ever..."
Fernando Rodriguez
"The Chicken Soup will cure your cold. It is a magical potion with vegetables, chicken, and broth. Try it if you are feeling a little under the..."
Joy Bice
"Carne Asada Plate was excellent, reasonable prices. This is a mom and pop type place, nothing glam...just good..."
Anita Rivera Bein
"Good customer service excellent food highly recommend..."
Eric Rogers
"Great place to eat been going there for about two years and everything is still great I love there..."
Jerry Takamatsu
"Great fish tacos, and the pineapple & cucumber drink is a game changer!! ..."
Josephine M Ellsworth
El Cholo
84
/100 (3790 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Spanish
Mexican
Mexican
Latin
Southwestern
Southwestern
Spanish
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Salad
House Guacamole
Chili
Plato de Carnitas
The Santa Barbara Shrimp and Chicken
Steak Fajitas Mixed Fajitas
Tapas
Carmen's Original Nachos
Tacos
Fajitas-Chicken
Carmens Nachos
Carne Asada 1984
Burrito
Tres Tacos Al Carbon 1990
Tortillas
Green Corn Tamales 1923
Flan
Fajitas
Corona Draft Beer
Margaritas
Nachos
Mahi Mahi Tacos Plate
Lemonade
Fish Tacos
Ceviche Tostadas 2006
Shrimp
Enchilada Plate
Beef
Shrimp Fajitas
Crispy Beef Tacos
Sit down
Southwestern
Spanish
Latin
Mexican
Reservations
Valet Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Private Dining
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
"24 KT margarita is the best thing here. Food is okay but that drink is out of this world.Ā I go for the margarita and just eat an appetizer..."
Mohitwhabi
"A Tex-Mex style Mexican Restaurant, owned by this family, has been in continuous operation in Los Angeles since 1923 (when the family opened up the..."
Malcolm Johnson
"Sweet and spicy. The first time I ate at El Cholo's was about 2.5 years ago on one of my first dates with my boyfriend. We both ordered the Green..."
Kaye
"Great fajitas and the retried beans are out of this world. The house margarita tasted like mix. Great..."
Jenna Reulbach
"Great all around! There was 5 of us with no knowledge of the area and found El Cholo through urbanspoon. The food was excellent and the staff was..."
Jonathan Rosengrant
"Classic L.A. Mexican food. El Cholo has been a favorite for years and I've been there dozens of times for working lunches, friendly get-togethers and..."
Chris James
"I have eaten El Cholo's for decades. The number 1 is addictive as is the salsa and guacamolle. Try the Burrito Dorado. I LOVE this place!!! Great..."
Camie
"100 yrs of delicious food in a fantastic space. Late lunch outside on the patio with the Chicken Mole as a stand out offering. the Corn and green..."
Dave Anderson
"We eat here every single time we visit LA. Or at one of the other locations, but the Santa Monica one has a great outdoor patio where our dog can sit..."
Naomi Renbarger
"Thereās a reason this place has been around for 100 years.Some of the best traditional Mexican food in LA - all perfectly prepared and delicious...."
Michael Kovac
"Just amazing. 100 years history. Very tasty and very fresh. Tamy was very kind and friendly. Highly..."
Rashid Yusifov
"Outdoor patio is great, good service, big portions, and delicious. Our table got several different dishes, all great. The guacamole and flan..."
Le
"Authentic Mexican dining, great food and service, the interior is beautiful and very roomy, they have a second floor too, a great place for a..."
joseph hernandez
"Always fun and tasty. Great service. Fair prices. Free street parking after 6pm. Try the crabmeat enchiladas and strawberry..."
Eric Shalov
"My family loves this classic spot and weāve been going here for years! My children love the quesadillas and dinosaur shaped chicken nuggets AND the..."
Brigitte Kouba Neves (Gigi Yogini)
"Recommend: Taquitos, Chicken Mole Avoid: Margaritas, Flan We were a huge party (16 people) but the dinner was solid! The wait staff were really..."
JB Little
"Everything was very delicious, very nice place, In love with this place š„ Amazing personal š Thank..."
Gula Yusifli
"Stopped by because a good friend recommended this place. We are from Arizona and were looking for a good place to eat, our friend told us about this..."
Flor Vargas
"Waited almost 20 before someone came to take our drink order. It was worth the wait, the food was great and plenty of it. 3rd time my wife and I have..."
Robert Lawler
"Went to dinner here with family and were greeted by friendly helpful staff. Chips, salsa and water brought out immediately and refilled fresh. Our..."
Damien Crossling
"Good food, great service and a beautiful place to sit! Everything was delicious but the green corn tamales were a real standout! The outdoor..."
Briana Fortnam
"The restaurant is a typical Mexican restaurant design. It's an establishment in LA and has been for almost a 100 years now. Their menu is wide and..."
Justin Gallop
"This Mexican restaurant was great! The building is historic, the service was excellent, the prices were very reasonable and the food was delicious! I..."
Linda Carson
"Always a great meal and quality..."
Greg Garrett
"Excellent food as usual. The chips and salsa are great. Get the original..."
Manny Kressel
Blue Plate Taco
82
/100 (5390 ratings)
Restaurants
Latin
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mexican
Latin
Mexican
Southwestern
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Lobster
Fish
Salad
Pork
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Tortillas
Shrimp
Fajitas
Beef
Nachos
Ceviche
Sit down
Latin
Mexican
Southwestern
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Waterfront
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
"Delicious! We began with guacamole and chips. The guac was fantastic with just the right amount of chunkiness. We shared plates of seafood tacos --..."
RiaRheaRiya
"I went here two times before I could land a seat for myself. First time the place was shut by 9pm and second time it was full. Finally on the day I..."
Rinku Biswas
"First and only visit there in March to meet a fee cousin to catch up. So great sitting al fresco hanging out and enjoying a plate full of delicious..."
PenaciousH
"Had lobster tacos which might be the best tacos I've ever had. Guacamole was really good, too. Nice view, good service and very busy. Highly..."
Alan Tindell
"The lobster tacos were amazing!!!!! The ceviche tostada...yum yum. The guacamole was delicious. The short rib tacos were a hit as well. Oh and the..."
Roni
"Really cute decor, great ambiance but expect to queue up on busy nights. They also have a bar where you're welcome to have a drink and wait for a..."
Jennifer Seah
"Blue Plate Taco is so ideally located on Ocean Street on the main level of the Shore Hotel. As we walked up to the restaurant at first glance the..."
Anusha
"Visited with wife and had a great experience. The chips, salsa, and guac were really good. I have the chicken tacos and they were outstanding. Its..."
David
"Blue Plate Taco is so ideally located on Ocean Street on the main level of the Shore Hotel. As we walked up to the restaurant at first glance the..."
Anusha
"What causes a restaurant to be so popular that from opening to close there isnāt an available table to be seen? We had passed this restaurant at..."
Julie Carlyle
"Loved it. Fresh...fresh...FRESH!!! Blended hibiscus-pear margarita was out of this..."
Tasha
"Good lunch. Popped in here for a saturday lunch. went for the short-rib taco with rice and mexican slaw, it was delicious. the rice was really really..."
Zebedee
"Thursday night went for a dinner with a friend.We were seated right away. Very friendly service and fast. However I think it's really overpriced ...."
Sona Asatryan
"The best part was the food! The area is pretty nice, not far from the pier. Colorful restaurant with nice decorations. We order a shrimp taco plate..."
The Ortega's
"The place is so perfect and near to Santa Monica pier which is making it more amazing. We order shrimp tacos and seasonal soup, which was..."
Tejinder Singh Gill
"Booked this place almost a month ahead as we're visiting from Singapore. Excellent service from Julie and the rest of her team. Great ambience..."
Mariah Boon
"Great reasonably priced spot close to the boardwalk. The service was what drew me in - as a solo diner I was treated with the same respect as a group..."
Cliodhna Ryan
"The food was good and the service fine. They could have been a little more attentive but definitely better than expected for such a touristic area...."
Johanna Boss
"The food and atmosphere was fantastic!! I really enjoyed my experience here. The waiter was cool however he quickly got flustered as I was asking..."
Joshua Alexander
"Cute restaurant with an amazing vibe. We got seated right away and the service was very fast. Ordered the Barbacoa and shrimp tacos and it was..."
Nicola Jordaan
"Would give the food a 4.5! Authentic Mexican ! Beef Baria tacos were amazing!!! Pork Adobo tacos were so yummy ! Guacamole was fresh and delish !..."
Lori Kusterer-Farley
"Before watching Barbie, we stopped in for dinner at Blue Plate Taco. As we arrived we noticed a positive sign - every table was taken. Fortunately we..."
julio gasson
"We got some yummy tacos. Carne asada, lobster, and chicken taco. Lobster was bomb, and so was the Carne asada, not the biggest fan of chicken in..."
chia berry
Mariasol Cocina Mexicana
76
/100 (801 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Latin
Latin
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Southwestern
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Tortillas
Fajitas
Salad
Nachos
Clam Chowder
Ceviche
Crab
Fish
Chowder
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Shrimp
Beef
Lobster
Burrito
Sit down
Latin
Mexican
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Live Music
Table Service
Waterfront
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Went there while I was on my trip to the usa. Liked the place and food but they can do a little better on their service. We left our food on the..."
Arun Tej
"I loved sitting at the end of the Santa Monica pier on the outside deck. The nachos with chicken and beef were excellent and definitely large enough..."
Alice
"This place has excellent service, servers are very attentive. I would recommend their 'World Famous Camacho's Nachos' or the 'Ceviche De Pescado' to..."
Daelyinh Tran
"Awesome View & Great Drinks. This is a great place to watch the sunset. We waited about 20 minutes for a table were we could see the sunset,..."
M. Ray
"Food was awesome. Margarita was watery and expensive. Overall..."
Me
"Love!. My mom and I were in Santa Monica and really wanted to find a good Mexican restaurant. We asked around and only one person mentioned this..."
Emmabeth
"Great Place to Eat and Enjoy. Right at the primo end of Santa Monica Pier, there just couldn't be a better location. I don't know if it was the warm..."
CASEY
Loteria Grill
70
/100 (220 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Southwestern
Spanish
Latin
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Burrito
Nachos
Shrimp
Beef
Tapas
Tacos
"Monday afternoon my husband and I went to dinner with family from out of town. We had an awesome experience and the best customer service you could..."
Ann's Simply Delicious Recipes
"I came here for girl talk time with my older sister. Great Mexican food spot for 20-somethings like ourselves . Good margaritas and tacos. The salsa..."
Maribel Serrano
"I really enjoy this place. The beer/alcohol menu is great. I also enjoy the shrimp tacos in lettuce cups, the shrimp burrito, and their tomatillo..."
Apryl Boyle
"Loved the tacos! Side of rice and beans were so good, normally wouldn't care about rice and beans, but glad I ordered them! Terrific, friendly..."
christine doolan
"Great happy hour and dinner menu. The quality of the food is great and the restaurant has much more space than you can see from 3rd st. It is a..."
Serge
"The food is not your typical Mexican food. The portions are a little small but it is excellent. I recommend this restaurant for anyone who is..."
Joe Cusanelli
"This place was close to the Santa Monica pier liked the environment. Happy hour was a good deal, go with the margarita clasica & Mexican..."
Michael Shobe
"Decent food. I like the sports bar feel. Drinks are good too. They do have dinner with no TV in the..."
J S
"Amazing Tacos, but make sure you order the taquitos appetizer. They are not like any taquito you have ever..."
Mike Huck
"Shredded beef toacos are the best. Keep an eye out for taco specials. Sit up at the bar for quickest..."
Brad Hall
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