Best Margaritas in Santa Monica

2 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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El Cholo
El Cholo
84/100 (3790 ratings)
Restaurants
Spanish
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Spanish
Mexican
Latin
Gluten Free Options
Southwestern
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Enchilada Plate
Tortillas
Shrimp Fajitas
Fajitas
Nachos
Crispy Beef Tacos
Shrimp
House Guacamole
Beef
Plato de Carnitas
The Santa Barbara Shrimp and Chicken
Steak Fajitas Mixed Fajitas
Salad
Carmen's Original Nachos
Chili
Fajitas-Chicken
Carmens Nachos
Carne Asada 1984
Tres Tacos Al Carbon 1990
Tapas
Green Corn Tamales 1923
Flan
Tacos
Corona Draft Beer
Margaritas
Mahi Mahi Tacos Plate
Lemonade
Ceviche Tostadas 2006
Fish Tacos
Burrito
Sit down
Spanish
Latin
Southwestern
Mexican
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Valet Parking
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Mid-range
"24 KT margarita is the best thing here. Food is okay but that drink is out of this world. 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
"There’s 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 we’ve 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 🔥 Amazing personal 👍 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
Prima Cocina
Prima Cocina
78/100 (513 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Street Corn Esquites
Grilled Pescado Taco
House Guacamole with Housemade Tortilla Chips
Veggie Bowl with Beef
Tostada with Added Steak
Abonsagas Soup
Cucumber Basil Margarita
Caesar Verde Salad
Margaritas
Tres Leches Cake
Mushroom Barbacoa Taco
Queso Fundido
Handmade Organic Corn Tortillas
Steak Quesadilla
B C S Nachos
Stuffed Avocado
Chicken Chimichanga
Carne Asada
Enchiladas Camarones
Baja Carnitas
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Definitely overpriced (esp the drinks) but everything I tasted was really good. The sever was very attentive and tried to accommodate requests even..."
kmacneil91
"I’m shocked Prima doesn’t have a SOLID 5 ⭐️! They have THE BEST steak tacos in the city. I literally eat here at least 3 times a month. The..."
Thom Russ
"Nice local place for local people. It's Thursday, you're tired and want some Baja-style fish tacos and a drink on Montana? Here you go. Excellent..."
Andrew Wiedlea
"We recently visited and were immediately impressed, despite the COVID restrictions. The food was super FRESH and FLAVORFUL. While waiting for our..."
Wayne Kimball, Jr.
"This place was great. The staff was extremely nice and helped us with our two little kids. The food came out quick and was tasty (carnitas tacos,..."
Evan R
"Amazing tacos, highly recommend. Service is awesome as well. My favorites were the crab tacos and carnitas. Hot salsas are awesome as..."
M J
"This place has the best tacos!! I also love their..."
J L
"This place always has been my favorite restaurant . Their food is simple yet delicious. Workers are there..."
Amar Mkr