Fast Taco

Such a cozy and welcoming spot in Santa Monica The tacos…read morewere honestly some of the best I've ever had, and the guacamole is a must The staff is super friendly and the whole vibe just feels so easy and relaxed. Perfect location and definitely a place I'd come back to Mila R.

I love Tu Madre! This location specifically has a great, casual, upbeat vibe. The food is flavorful…read moreand reasonably priced, their drinks are always great too! highly recommend for an after-work happy hour or dinner with friends.

Chicken Banh Mi Bowl

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Margarita Flight

Sol Agave

4.5(851 reviews)

2.2 mi

Best fajitas on Ocean Drive. Try the habanero sauce mixed with the guacamole! Service was awesome…read moretoo.

If I could give 10 stars, I absolutely would! From the moment I walked in, the restaurant felt so…read morepeaceful and welcoming. The entire staff was incredibly kind, and the manager, Luis, was very attentive, and made sure everyone felt comfortable and taken care of. The food is beyond amazing -- everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and clearly prepared with care. Since my first visit I have come back multiple times, and have received outstanding service each time. I came on Valentine's Day and it was beautifully decorated. It was also EXTREMELY BUSY, and again, Luis stepped up and became the backbone for his staff. From hosting, serving, bartending, and working hard to make everything flow smoothly. I have such a wonderful experience each time I come, not only with the food but also with the manager and staff. The restaurant is very clean, which makes the atmosphere even more enjoyable. No matter the time or how busy it is, my food comes out in a reasonable amount of time, and nothing ever feels rushed or forgotten. What really stood out to me was how much the manager seems to genuinely care about both the staff and the overall environment. He was constantly moving around, checking in on everyone, making sure guests are happy and that his team is doing okay as well. It's really warming to see that level of dedication and leadership. Overall, this is one of my new favorite places to come due to my positive and memorable experiences. Great food, amazing service, and such a warm, welcoming atmosphere. I would definitely highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great meal and excellent customer service. Recommended Dishes: (Appetizers) SHRIMP TAQUITOS -my favorite, PULPO A LAS BRASAS (Soups And Salad) GRILLED SALMON SALAD (Dinner) FAJITAS DE LA CASA, MAR Y TIERRA, DEL MAR SEA BASS

Chicken Fajitas

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Shrimp Taquitos

Benny's Tacos & Rotisserie Chicken

4.3(2.3k reviews)

2.2 mi

I was craving a burrito, had never been to this place, and had it delivered…read more The burrito was SOOOO good AND it was massive. Every ingredient in there was perfect. I was worried I was going to get something small for the price but you get a huge portion for what you pay for. This is the kind of burrito where youre saving some for lunch for the next day. I also got a churro (which is something I never get) and it was perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I will absolutely be ordering from here again

Stopped in around 10:45 on a whim. I was driving through Santa Monica, got hungry, saw the sign and…read moreswung around the block. They'd been open maybe an hour and there was one other person there picking up an order. First time here. The guy at the counter was very friendly, asked if I knew what I wanted, and I told him no and asked what's popular. He recommended three tacos so I went with that. He never asked about tortillas so they came out on corn. I'm not the biggest fan of corn tortillas, but after I sat down, I looked at the soda cup, and saw "handmade corn AND flour tortillas." Would've gone flour if I'd known that was even an option. My bad for not asking, but also a great opportunity to let a new customer know it's an option. Food came out fast. Three tacos, chips, a couple sides of salsa. All the meat was cold. Not fridge cold, but noticeably below room temperature. I'm sitting five feet from the kitchen in a place that opened 30 minutes ago. How is that even possible? The non-beef tacos were seasoned well, both of them, that part was fine. The beef was where it fell apart. Every single bite had pieces I literally couldn't chew through, and I kept pulling chunks out of my mouth. After my second bite I just stopped going back for more. For over $4 a taco, that quality is atrocious. Very fast if you need something quick to eat. First and last time for me.

Front counter and menu

Carnita and Al Pastor tacos

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Front counter & ordering kiosk

Papi Tacos & Churros

4.2(465 reviews)

"Vine por el burrito de Papi Tacos y salí fascinado. El tamaño es perfecto, pero el secreto está en…read morebañarlo con esa salsa roja; tiene un sazón auténtico y el nivel de picante exacto para resaltar la carne. De lo mejor que vas a encontrar en el Westside si buscas sabor real. ¡No se olviden de pedir extra salsa!"

Papi has the best tacos. Now they are hot and there is not getting around that so I can't eat them…read more But my family loves them. The place is small, but very cute and comfortable. It is also kept spotless. The service there is fast and friendly. You order your food at the counter and pick it up. You can eat there, take it to go or have it delivered. They have Churros, which everyone loves, but even they are too spicy for me. So, if you need to eat mild food this is not the place for you. I can't even eat their beans. But if you like spicy you will love their entire menu. Their O.G. Plate is great and it has a lot of food for one. It has a taco, Quesataco, Mulita, Quesadilla, and Consome. Their Carne Asada which is mesquite grilled steak and chicken is also very good.

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O.G. Plate $18 with avocados $2.50. Didn't get a warning about the avocados surcharge!

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Inside restaurant bar dine in area -2024

Sonoritas Prime Tacos

4.2(2k reviews)

1.6 mi•Sawtelle

Minority-owned & operated

Free parking

This place has baby burritos!!!…read more If you're anything like me, someone that loves food (too much) and needs to practice portion control, a baby burrito is where it's at! I've never found a mexican spot that does this, not to mention the food is so fresh and so delicious. I call it a baby burrito but what you'll want to order is the 1/2 pound Mar y Tierra burrito, lol. I'm not sure if they do 1/2 pound with all burritos but I will ask & update this review next time I go back which will be very soon as it's my new go-to Mexican spot in West LA. I also got the shrimp taco which was spectacular. The guy at the front is super kind, and the ambiance is calm. The salsa that comes with your food is incredible and I can taste the freshness. On my can't-miss list!

Baby burritos * Signature burrito 3/5…read more* Chicken quesadillas 2.5/5 The signature burrito with shrimp and beef was $14/reg and $24/large. Thats crazy! I no its post covid but dam dude. Tasted good though. For $7 id be back. * Chicken quesadillas $20 was dry but had plenty of chicken. Not skimpy at all. The gave us tomes of free sauces which is always appropriated

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Prima Cantina & Tacos

3.7(247 reviews)

Service is always amazing! Play great music. Must try lobster tacos, and chicken quesadilla.read more

I thought I would venture out to Prima Cantina for Cinco de Mayo and was Taco Tuesday forget…read morecelebrating there for Cinco de Mayo. You would think that they would have specials and you would think they would still have their Taco Tuesday! but no because it was a holiday. They charge $26 for 3 Tacos way overpriced!!! The service was good and Shrimp Tacos were tasty, but not to have specials were a big disappointment !

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Tequila bar

Casa Martin Mexican Restaurant

3.9(1.1k reviews)

2.3 mi

So yummy!!!! I would definitely recommend. Service was great and the margaritas were tasty…read more Watermelon was my favorite!

My wife and I by chance walked by Casa Martin and loved the ambiance so decided to stay. From the…read moremost friendly welcome by Fernando to the Amazing tacos and refreshing margaritas we were happy we stayed and enjoyed the pleasant experience. Casa Martin is a must stop for us whenever in Santa Monica.

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Skinny margarita and sangria!

El Cholo

3.5(1.4k reviews)

2.2 mi

It has been a couple of years and wanted to write an updated review. We came here for Happy Hour! I…read moreenjoy their margaritas! I also love their chopped vegetable salad. It is crunchy and has a nice citrus dressing. My husband ordered a combo plate: chili relleno and enchilada which comes with rice and beans. He has ordered this before and both times the enchilada sauce was just okay, thus the 4 stars. Service at the bar was 5 star by Salvadore (?). He was very attentive, kind and professional. Happy Hour has great prices for drinks and a limited food menu. On this occasion we ordered from the regular menu, just because I was craving their chopped salad and my husband really likes their chili relleno .

I'll start by saying the food was delicious lots of cheese on my enchilada and plenty guacamole…read morewhich was tasty along side some warm chips. I'm old enough to remember the Western location when the servers wore original dress and took care to look presentable. At the Santa Monica location last night there were two employees at the desk. The female dressed in black wore pants and a shirt which showed her bellybutton, she barely looked up to check us in for out reservation. The young man next to her wasn't much better in dress. His white shirt was wrinkled pants a little dirty. His hair was sloppy and unbrushed. He honestly looked as though he rolled out after a long night of partying. He did though speak and walked us to our tables. Our server, a woman, didn't give her name and was nonchalant, no engagement at all, no eye contact, smh The food as stated was fabulous but not returning due to employees lack of polished demeanor. One more point the valet was perfect. He made eye contact, smiled which goes far.

Back patio

Chicken Fajitas

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L.A. lemonade

1212 Santa Monica

4.5(4.8k reviews)

Had a great time. We got the lasagna and it was delicious. Nike was our server and he was awesome…read more He was so kind and brought the energy.

Came here just looking for some lasagna and was far from disappointed, the Lasagna was amazing and…read moreso was the meatballs and Farrier wine. The service from Rico was also phenomenal. Definitely recommend checking this place out!

Our new outdoor setup

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Outdoor patio & View of the main bar.

King and Queen Cantina

4.1(1.1k reviews)

Went here with my boyfriend and his family and they were super awesome to us. Service and food were…read moregreat! I cannot remember our server's name but he had his hair tied back and said was from Oaxaca but he was super great and understanding that we had a baby with us that was a little fussy and him and everyone was super accommodating too. The baby really liked the neon graffiti too it was really cute. However, the neon and black light make it hard to read the menu and is kind of a pain but I'm not going to let that retract from my star rating. It just kind of hurt my eyes but I got over it eventually. They have HUGE margaritas and they were delicious and so were my shrimp tacos. I've never seen such a generous size of shrimp on tacos ever and just by the first one I felt full! There was also a photographer and we got photos of the family and it was awesome (for privacy not gonna share them). Overall, great place and I would highly recommend!

This place is such a vibe! Its by the 3rd street and santa monica pier so you have many options for…read morebefore and after. Great music and ambiance. Very casual. The food was great the two times Ive been. Even the oyster is different and good! They have good margaritas and the Tamarindo one is one of my favorites! Friendly staff, they might not check on you as much as you hope since it is busy. Usually has a wait!