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Mercado Santa Monica
87/100 (3840 ratings)
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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
"Iā€™ve been a Mexican food aficionado since before most of the waitersā€™ parents were born, from Charroā€™s 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. Weā€™ve 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 weā€™ve had while in town. Mike was also a great server. I will..."
Ryan Parker
"I canā€™t not give this place a 5-star review. Iā€™m 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
Red O Cantina
84/100 (2121 ratings)
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"The staff here was really nice. They went above and beyond to make you feel appreciated. Great view of Santa Monica Beach. The food was not bad,..."
Majestic Capricorn
"Food was delicious, great service.. spices and sauce contrast really worked. VERY FRESH ingredients. Drinks were strong and nicely mixed also. ..."
Aaron Kaufman (B Mugz)
"We were really feeling like some good Mexican. This was the perfect place. Great food choices, servers were professional & lighthearted. Restaurant &..."
Stevie L
"My first time in LA, our Lyft driver recommended this place. It was amazing. Best Mexican food I've ever tasted. Everything was fresh, hot and..."
V P
"Right on the PCH, and in the downtown. Great place for Mexican food, great collection of wines and tequilas. They even have a tequila tasting..."
Ash Sterlekar
"The staff members were extremely nice to my friends and I. They took my friendā€™s food back to be fixed with no problem and no questions. I had an..."
Jennifer Lindsey
"Been here many times.. itā€™s worth the wait if there is one, to sit with a view of the street so you can people watch while having your lunch or..."
Misti Van Zandt
"This is a must stop for me every time I come to the pier. Iā€™m from Idaho! Itā€™s hands down the best food, the best service, and the best..."
Brenda Carrillo
"Fresh food! Best salsa Iā€™ve ever had in my life!!! Itā€™s Pico de Gallo textured with red salsa flavor and itā€™s only $3 must try!!! Empanada..."
Lioness Ramsay Jr.
"Excellent service from Kimmy. Delicious chips and salsa, salad, and chicken burrito bowl. Margarita tasted good, but for the price, not too strong...."
Tena Valenti
"Amazing ambiance, trendy and lively! Location is perfect. Bartenders are the best! Service in general 5 stars. Now the food needs to be improved...."
Pipin
"Great staff and the food was good. Love the tequila cart and the seating options. Visited twice while on..."
Danny Minor
"Had the best experience at Red O yesterday. The food was tasty! My server was very sweet! BUT the tequila selection was AMAZING! I highly recommend..."
Dustin Santos
"My husband, my parents and I had dinner here for Cinco de Mayo, and it was a night we will remember for a long time! The service was wonderful, with..."
Aimee Not the Perfect Cook
"One of the Best Mexican food Iā€™ve had in SoCal. Not too pricey either. The drinks arenā€™t too strong with nice flavor. The burrito was stuffed and..."
Preshus Mack
"Was great time ,food quality is gd specially love sea bass was oasm , stuff is very welcoming, they took pics for all of us ,love it ..gave us..."
Jignasa Vashi
"Great ambience and great food! A big shoutout to Nikki who was so nice to us and made sure we were well fed and comfortable. The tacos were..."
ashwin kumar
"First time eating at this place. The food was very good and tasty (price packs a punch!), but a nice place to take someone for birthday lunch,..."
Marytza Echevarria
"I loved our waiter! Great personality he definitely added to the experience, shout out to Niko! The food was good, great portion sizes and I was..."
VideoChick LA
Casa Martin
82/100 (2645 ratings)
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Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Spanish
Latin
Gluten Free Options
Mexican
Vegan Options
Latin
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Burrito
Tortillas
Shrimp
Fajitas
Beef
Nachos
Ceviche
Salad
Chili
Queso
Fish
Pork
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Sit down
Latin
Mexican
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"Food was absolutely Amazing! We ordered the Mar, Cielo y Tierra Molcajete. It's Delicous & Big enough for 2 people maybe 3. We also ordered..."
Edwin Recinos Jr
"Every time we visit SoCal, this is a must. Service is always great. They are friendly and their Ceviche is to die for! Micheladas are amazing..."
Liz Gallardo
"Great place very friendly great service and great flavor Mexican..."
Jesus Corrales
"Quick. Reasonably priced. Great food ! For an order of Taquitos, 2 orders of tacos and 2 margaritas; my boyfriend and I only spent $33 during happy..."
Chelsea Lopez
"Casa Martin goes above and beyond! We have dined there many times and loved everything about Casa Martin! Excellent food, caring attentive staff, and..."
Jennifer Welch
"Came for lunch/dinner 3 days in a row. The food is great! Try anything with Mole! The Veggie spinach enchiladas are great..."
Sam Silva
"I've been getting recommended to this place for a while now. We came in yesterday and it was better then I thought. This is a must stop when in Santa..."
Erica DeLeon
"Best Mexican food I've had in a long time !!!!! I Highly recommend it. Amazing service. I definitely love how they always make you feel at home...."
Belinda P Pena
"Fabulous food, friendly hard working staff and great..."
Terri Collins
"That was the best Mexican food I've eaten in a long long..."
Tony De Leon Sr.
"Great food and awesome service! We eat here every time weā€™re in the Santa Monica..."
Shaun Schuster
"The best fish tacos! Next I will have to try their micheladas..."
Mari Estrada
"Amazing food and drinks with even better service! These guys are the real deal! Professional and very personal, some of the nicest people we've..."
Natalie McGee Reynolds
"Casa Martin in Santa Monica offers a delightful dining experience. The food is delicious and the staff is attentive. The cozy ambiance adds to the..."
Amjad Bahmad
"We had the Cevice and it was fabulous! Balanced acidity with stunning visual presentation! Flavorprofile was just right. A little spice, but not so..."
Susan Hanfland
"We loved every thing about this restaurant. The service was outstanding, and the food was amazing! I loved the decor and music. I highly recommend..."
Patty K
"This spot is pretty tight! You're two blocks from the Santa Monica Pier, but paying prices as though you're 10 blocks away. The service was excellent..."
Jamaal Matthews
"This was an excellent Mexican Food restaurant. I loved everything from the service to the delicious food. We tried the nachos with chicken. They were..."
Steven DĆ­az Zalduondo
"Clean and convenient place to get high taste Mexican food at a reasonable price in Santa Monica. Mari took exceptional care of us and even treated us..."
Vikram Nair
"I eat at a lot of places like this. This one stands out significantly. They make real margaritas, no pre made mix out of a bottle. The house..."
Taylor Johnson
"Flight off margaritas had me feeling great. Tacos were amazing..."
dezmond edwards
"CAMARONES A LA DIABLA was delicious! Every dish that I saw come out of the kitchen I wanted to try or take a photo of it. Their service was superb..."
Janae Price
"Are you kidding me? This place is hands down the best Jalisco style food in the state. The drinks, the food, the service and the vibe. The brothers..."
famousaj1
"Walked for a carry out order and the staff was very friendly/funny/helpful when ordering. I ordered two tamales (pollo en chile verde - chicken with..."
Marilyn Zizumbo
"I'm so glad we found this place. The staff was awesome and the burritos were incredible (and huge!) Great margaritas too. I'm definitely eating..."
Dan R.
"Great food, good atmosphere and extremely nice staff. Love their ceviche! The mojitos and the pomegranate margaritas are delicious. Its a small..."
Stefani Tucker
"Soooo, we just came here in September of 2021 and we wanted to go back again.. We both ordered different food and loved both meals.... I got this..."
Jody Mills
"Being from Texas, it's hard to find Great Mexican food. We've tried several Mexican restaurants throughout CA but never found any that we liked..."
Lance Worlow
"Food and service was amazing šŸ‘, Back again a year later and still amazing!! Casa Martin has become a must when in town. Tonight we had our kids..."
AMANDA SEARCY
"Good Mexican food near the pier. Price is on par with eating near the pier but the portions make up for it. Food was authentic. Server was polite and..."
Juan Munoz
"Absolutely amazing! The food was so delicious! The drinks were fantastic!! The place looks great! Everyone is very nice, and the owner makes you feel..."
Jose Gutierrez