I love this little place. It's old school no frills and I love the "mom & pop" behind the counter. It gives the vibe of visiting a Mexican friend and these are the parents. "Yes mam no mam" I love the chicken plate. It's a hearty meal. Very reasonable for the price. I ate every bite. On recent visit there was a guy reading the posted menu outside and I convinced him to come in. He did and was very happy. Support local family businesses like this. It's important. read more

I've been coming to the spot since I was a kid and I am so glad it is still around. It is owned by the sweetest couple and you definitely get the feeling of family run business when you're inside. I love the burritos but the tostada is great too. The food tastes really clean and will not make you feel bogged down like other heavier Mexican spots. read more

Fast Taco - 12. Burrito a la Carte - chicken - Mexican Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Food is delicious!!! Great service and quick!!! Very nice owners too. Will be coming back again soon

Friendly neighborhood spot, the carne asada nachos hit and they're well priced. Support your local businesses

Really enjoyed the vegetarian burrito. Great food and friendly service. Will come back.

Great spot! I love coming here for lunch. Food is great, well priced & the couple who owns and runs it is very sweet. Love to support them.

Asada tacos I got were great ! They gave me chips for free ! Plus I life that they played soccer with Russian commenting Thank you read more

Service is fast and they have the Mexican classics. This is a nice, locally, family owned place been in business over 28 years at the same location! I had the regular nachos with no meat and it had alot of gooey delicious cheese, beans and last but not least, large dollops of guacamole. Price was reasonable at $11(including tax)for above average value in expensive Santa Monica. Recommended. read more

Fast Taco - Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Santa Monica, California

This is a hidden gem tucked away in the back corner of a strip mall on Ocean Park Blvd. Super friendly service, really good portions and CHEAP! My boyfriend and I used to frequent Tacos Por Favor, but their prices have gone up a lot the past 1-2 years. Fast Taco is keeping prices reasonable while keeping their quality high. There's plenty of indoor seating and it's clean and cute. read more

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The potato burrito here is my favorite breakfast burrito. Just perfect and made with care every time. Haven't had a better breakfast burrito. And happy to support the wonderful people that own it. read more

Food with excellent flavor and temperature; home made chips light, crisp, perfect. No delay in service - lives up to its name - yummy! We had carne asada tacos and a burrito. read more

What a pleasant surprise Fast Taco was! I was a little curious and even more hungry when I stopped in, and was met with kindness and quality food. Looking forward to my next visit! read more

Fast Taco - Good portion and value! - Mexican Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Family friendly, tasted like home cooked food. I order the potato burrito for brunch.

My daughter and I had dinner at Fast Taco last night. The husband and wife that owned the business are the sweetest people around. Our order was taken right away and our food was served in 15 minutes, fresh and hot. The chips were fresh and crunchy as well. You can eat inside the restaurant or outdoors on the patio. The prices are very reasonable. I had the fajita quesadilla and my daughter has a carne asada bowl, both were delicious and they have bottled drinks, unsure about fountain drinks. Let's support family owned businesses!! Go to Fast Taco. read more

I went here for my lunch break today! The food was not bad! Food was fresh and service was great! They made my food pretty quickly! I'll go back! read more

Been coming here for years. Great quality food and family run. Highly recommended. Chicken burrito is my favorite.

I love supporting small businesses when I can, so I've been here twice. Really friendly customer service. Food is decent; it's not super authentic, but it is made fresh which is appreciated. Will definitely come back if I am in the area. read more

Fire food can't go wrong with a burrito and the guy who works here is extremely friendly and quick with your food! definitely recommend this place read more

Fast Taco - Mexican Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Vegetarian burrito is amazing !!!! Very recommend! I was looking foe a quick food and tried this place. Good ppl with a good soul and food is yummy read more

Fast Taco - 25. Vegetarian Burrito A La Carte - Mexican Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I give it 5 stars because I liked the veggie taco, the salsa, and because the owner was really friendly. I recommend the veggie taco over the carne asada one. Other than that the only suggestion I have for the business is to provide customers with additional salsa with their order when they request it. read more

Fast Taco - a plate of food on a table - Mexican Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Burritos are great everything is cooked fresh staff or owners are really nice. Had the carne asada plate it was OK.

Came to this place on my lunch break and ordered a potato with egg burrito , the people who ordered after me which together were 2 orders got their food first also did I mention at my 20 min wait mark I walked in to ask and they had just started my order.... I don't know why it's called "fast" because nothing about here is fast!! The chef added chip to my order to compensate.. thanks.... burrito was mediocre read more

Ordered plane bean and cheese burritos! They came out so spicy that my kids couldn't eat. Very disappointed was good last two times but not today read more

We stopped by this taco place after my daughter's soccer game and it was amazing! We love Mexican so we've tried a lot of places and this is my fave in Santa Monica now. The pork is great and beef to die for. I had the mushroom and spinach quesadilla and I can't stop thinking about it. Very simple and light but full of flavor. It's more Californian style so more veggies and delish! Must try! read more

Family, Friendly, Fresh and Fast! I've been a consistent customer and huge fan of Fast Taco for over 5 years. Everything is made fresh and you are able customize anything on their menu. The price is right and you will feel satisfied with the portions. Few quick things - 1. Salsa bar and spicy carrots are awesome (nice chips as well) 2. Very vegetarian friendly - the beans are not made with meat. 3. The ambiance is superb. There's always live sports on - Soccer and Tennis especially. Go here, feel the love and you will not be disappointed! Also, look out for Cale during lunch between 2-3pm daily. read more

Fast Taco - Picture taken By: Cale (#1 Frequent Customer) Hours between 2-3PM - Mexican Near Me - Santa Monica, California

PROS-- The owners seem to be a hard working couple plus there is patio seating. CONS-I ordered a large mild burrito today. It was large and mostly flavorless. less than mediocre. Also it was so soggy it was falling apart. Id prefer if they wore gloves as they handle food. And they could use black beans and brown rice. and the right seasonings. Also the cutlery is plastic, as is the salsa cup [plastic is forever] but the water cup was paper. I doubt Id eat there again. For 3-4 dollars can get a delicious trader joes burrito. not as large as theirs but tasty. read more

This isn't the place you go to for a gourmet burrito. If you want a gourmet burrito, go elsewhere and pay $22. If you're looking for a tasty, good sized value burrito, fast taco is the joint for you. I've lived in the area for 2 years and just tried it for the first time today. I wish I had known about it sooner! Definitely coming back. read more

Food is okay, but what really makes this place stand out is the price and the speed of which it comes out. I work just down the street and it's still my go to when I'm in a pinch. It's nothing out of this world but in regards to location and convenience, you can't complain! read more

Great service good food. Had the chicken burrito. Everything tastes fresh. Perfect spot to grab some lunch. Owners are so nice.

Very tasty food. Great service. A favorite of mine for years. The owners are always happy and eager to serve great food.

Sweet couple behind the counter when we walked in, fast and delish food, this spot is a gem

I like this place. It's a convenient walk from my house; as I suspect it is from yours, or your office, if you're thinking of going. I go in and I get a bean-and-cheese burrito, or a "chipotle" burrito, their slightly fancier version with onions and chipotle sauce. Both are very good: good bean/cheese ratio; tortilla pressed on the grill so it's got some crisp and some chew; heat of melted cheese and beans without being a silly microwave-y explosion. Good, "eatin' something" bean and cheese burritos. The nice couple, who are clearly the proprietors, are friendly and solicitous without being overbearing; they cook the food fresh. It's tasty, filling, and very reasonably priced. As long as you're looking for this kinda place, this place will meet or exceed expectations. read more

Food is solid here. Definitely recommended it. I usually get their Grande Chicken burrito.

The name doesn't lie. Fast Taco is the prefect spot to go to if you are looking for quick, tasty tacos and burritos at a reasonable price. My go-to order is the carne asada burrito. The owner is super friendly, and the restaurant is clean. Stop by if you're looking for a quick bite! read more

Fast Taco is definitely an odd bird. From the moment you walk in, you notice this is not your average taqueria. First, there isn't a prep line like most taquerias. Instead, you place your order at a counter and then the ticket is passed to one person in a small, slightly cramped space assembling/ cooking all the food. The lack of space, man power and long production line are undoubtedly what makes Fast Taco much less fast than the name would imply. Second, the taqueria is devoid of Mexicans. Now I know ethnicity matters little when it comes to culinary capabilities, but this impacts the authenticity of the burrito. The oddest part is that their menus talk about wanting to bring authentic Mexican food to Santa Monica... Hmm. To give an example, the "guacamole" looks like my mom's guacamole, which is a total 1950's housewife recipe that includes mayonnaise and garlic powder. After ordering and waiting for quite some time, I had rather low expectations. But this is where the surprises began. Upon receiving my burrito, I noticed it was grilled very nicely. Then I took a bite and it tasted really delicious! I got the Pastor burrito and the meat was very well done. It is highly seasoned, which usually isn't the greatest, but it provided the kick needed to make the burrito more interesting. The sour cream and aforementioned guacamole are both unusual. The sour cream had a soupier texture with less taste... it's almost like it's part yogurt and part sour cream. Maybe I tried it on an off day, but that was definitely a funky surprise. And of course, the guacamole is more like an avocado spread than traditional guac. At the end of the day, taste is king. And in that game, Fast Taco is doing something right. I can see why they've been around a long time, especially in that area where non American food is lacking. The prices are right and the portions are good. I would absolutely come back. But if you want tradition and are willing to travel to East LA, do so. *One side note: They need new cups for soda. The ones they're currently using are the size of a coffee cup and you only get one free refill. I don't even think it amounts to a can of soda. read more

Fast Taco - Grande steak burrito. - Mexican Near Me - Santa Monica, California

It's a mystery to me why I have waited so long to review Fast Taco. I've reviewed every other place near my work, but neglected one of the ones i frequent the most. A year ago I started working in the business park across the street and I was enchanted by all the food spots within walking distance. It was a first for me! No driving to get food! So within the first few weeks, I'm asked by coworkers if I wanted to walk over to Fart Taco. "Fart Taco?" I reply. Yep, Fart. Odd nick name but it's fun to say. And after reading others reviews I see I'm not the only one who now calls it that. What I love most about Fart Taco is the chicken "with" egg burrito. It's frigging HUGE! And cheap! Well not super huge, but big enough to eat in two meals if I eat like a human. I've never had a taco from this place because of how good that burrito is. Salsas are okay, chips are meh like most "real" mexican chips. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/6CRTusHx-wJYMy3kw6BgJA?select=LVYMjx13ivZ3VF_KyZxSLw But yeah, not much else to say. Fart Taco is a solid lunch option when in a pinch and when walking another 50 feet to the Counter seems like too much effort. read more

Fast Taco - chicken "with" egg burrito - Mexican Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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I work down the road and bring lunch every day but any time I forget or am too tired, this is the only place in the area that I will eat! The best beans and burritos! House taco is also amazing for vegetarians. I miss the salsa bar during Covid :( read more

The food here is ok. Not great, not terrible. Rice: Plain Jane. Beans: Slightly elevated from the canned stuff. Ranchero Burrito w/ Carne Asada: Decent. Cheesy and saucy. I ordered it spicy and it wasn't very spicy at all! Their tortillas are store bought. Salsa bar: Might be the saving grace? Pretty good sauces and an interesting onion salsa. The salsa used for the mojado burrito was not very flavorful or spicy, so if you like this kind of stuff, it might be right for you! Food for thought: Non-Mexican owners with Latino cooks in this Tex/Cali-Mex establishment. It was very fast and the service was good! Can't beat this price in this area. read more

Great customer service, and the food is delicious apart for being made fast! Thank you for everything! read more

OK...this is a strip mall Mexican fast food place. It's consistent, fast, clean and really pretty cheap in the Santa Monica "inflated prices for lunch" world. Oh and the owners are Lebanese (Syrian?) not Mexican...but this shouldn't matter as again, the food is consistent, good, fast, clean, etc. AND...how many fast food restaurants do you know of that have been in the same place in Santa Monica for 29 YEARS!?!?!?!? Not many... I have been a customer on and off for 28 of those years!!! I always seem to end up ordering "Harry' s Grande Quesadilla - spicy - asada - extra cheese." More than enough for lunch and freshly made pico de Gallo (spicy) adds to the eating!! The menu hasn't changed in the 28 years I have been stopping in. Burritos, Quesadillas, a few tacos and plates are the main menu items. No tamales or enchiladas, but you won't miss them...at least on the first trip. Most of the clientele is walk in from the large office park across Ocean Park Blvd. Tucked into the corner of the retail strip, you really can't see it from the street. There is parking behind and in the underground garage, but spaces are limited during the lunch rush. Plenty of seating inside and out. Enjoy! read more