I was craving menudo so me and my friend came to Benny's but unfortunately they don't sell…read moreThat here !!!! However suki the manager suggested the barbacoa tacos and they were so delicious!!! I got tacos my friend got the enchiladas and they were huge!!! The patio was nice to dine in only bad thing there's no music outside or no bathroom! Other than that the service is good (:

I came on a sunday when it was super busy but the food was SUPER delicious!!!! Definitely worth the…read morewait. They didn't have music in the patio but it was okay because you could still hear it playing from the inside. Came back today again to order more tacos that the manager recommended for us, it was so good! Staff are always nice and the food was phenomenal

This place was not only beautiful but also tasty. My favorites were the crispy fish taco and the…read moregrilled chicken taco. My husband really enjoyed the carne asada burrito. I had a straw-rita mocktail which was super refreshing. I would definitely come again!

This place is lovely! The workers were so good and the food was absolutely delicious. The chips and…read moreguacamole were incredible and came in a great portion. The carne asada bowl was amazing so perfectly balanced with so many different flavors that compiled the bowl perfectly. I also tried the chicken al pastor taco, the brisket taco and the KBBQ braised beef street taco and they were all so good. Definitely coming back!

Tacos 1986 has very good food. The service was excellent. Salsas was packed with flavor. Got the…read moreasada and eggs burrito that came with a drip coffee.

Their 'Hongo' mushroom tacos are a vegetarian/vegan's DREAM TACO! And meat-lovers go crazy for them…read morealso! Generously topped with onions, cilantro, guacamole, and red salsa on a corn tortilla, wrapped in a cute triangle shape. The head chef and cofounder of Tacos 1986, Jorge "Joy" Alvarez-Tostado, decided at age 12 to become a chef because the girl he loved wanted to marry a chef. Muchos gracias, Maria! A variety of high quality mushrooms are soaked in a salsa macha vinaigrette, turning them into the most magical mushroom experience of your life.

I can't recommend La Purépecha Cocina Mexicana enough! If you're looking for authentic Mexican…read morefood, this is the place to go. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and homemade tortillas you can truly taste the quality in every bite. I highly recommend the Burrito Mojado with Salsa Verde. It was absolutely delicious! The salsa had the perfect balance of flavor, and the burrito was cooked to perfection. They also have freshly made drinks that were incredibly refreshing and the perfect choice for this hot weather. They paired perfectly with the meal and made the whole experience even better. What really stood out was the outstanding customer service. Everyone greeted us with a smile, was incredibly kind and patient, and took the time to help us choose what to order. You can tell they genuinely care about making every customer feel welcome. The restaurant was also spotless, had a fun and inviting atmosphere, and the music created a great vibe. From the food to the service, everything exceeded my expectations. I'll definitely be coming back and will be recommending this place to all my family and friends. If you're craving authentic Mexican food with amazing service, delicious fresh drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere, don't miss this hidden gem!

If I could give this place zero stars I would. We got the California burrito with carnitas, a…read moreburrito mojado and a steak quesadilla and they were all disgusting. We literally threw it all away. The carnitas was so tough you couldn't chew it. The chicken in the mojado burrito was dry chunks of flavorless baked chicken. And the rice was so overcooked it was impossible to tell the difference between it and the refried beans. The supposed mole sauce was canned red enchilada sauce. And the cheese in the quesadillas tasted like bad Swiss cheese. They should be ashamed of themselves you could find better Mexican food in Ohio

Been coming here a ton. Totally reasonable prices. I've had the mahi mahi burrito, shrimp burrito…read more they've got great veggies in there. I've also had both as a breakfast burrito too which are similar and come with potatoes and eggs. I really like their green salsa, red is a little spicy. I actually like the bag of chips, keeps me portion controlled. Nice size menu. I had the huarache the other day, I enjoyed it, but not as much as the burrito and some other places I've had huarache at. Big venue, order at counter and sit. People behind the counter have been super friendly as is the woman who hands out the food.

So classic, such a constant neighborhood food hub in the area…read more One of my first creative jobs (at $75 a day) was in a commercial production and motion design studio in a Frank Gehry loft on nearby 12th street. The work was tedious, the people often annoying, but the learning real. And I would duck out to grab a burrito at TPF at lunch because the walk there and back was almost meditative. TPF speaks to an earlier version of Santa Monica, before Silicon Beach happened. When Dogtown was still in transition, the commercial and industrial spaces still plentiful, and the creativity flowed. I usually get a chicken burrito. It's great. The space hasn't changed. And is never crowded. But you see people popping in, and you can tell that maybe they were having a slow day at home, and that a little homestyle Mexican comfort food is part of their ritual. Their salsas are incredible and I've never tasted similar ones elsewhere. If you're looking for a simple, satisfying, no-frills Mexican experience, this is it.

Let your nose lead the way! This place has a couple of basic plastic tables for standing,…read moreotherwise you can also take to go. They take cash or zelle (for transactions at least $10). $2/taco I got chicken, al pastor, and chorizo, all delish although the chicken was slightly dry.

I've been to this taco stand & never had a problem. But after getting a carne asada quesadilla and…read morecarne asada taco ($16), that I was unable to eat, because the meat tasted like gas. I had ingested several bites of it, (with hot sauce), but I couldn't take another bite. The meat was chemically contaminated & I got sick not long after for the whole night. It was important for me to tell the person that runs the stand. I had the best of intentions to help this business and wanted nothing in return. I walked up to the stand & asked the woman who takes the cash, (with the sharp eyebrows), if I could please speak to the person in charge, (or owner). At first she ignored me & then said, "I don't understand - no speak English." I asked who speaks English and she sent me to the back of the line by the cooks. I stood there for another 10 minutes and no one wanted to talk to me or answer my question. I told them that there was a big problem with their meat the night before & had brought back the entire meal, so they could try the meat. No one did anything except talk to each other in Spanish, (which I understood). The cook graciously offered me a replacement meal & tried to problem solve. The tall man, who spoke English, (as shown next to cashier Karen in the photo), was going to give me a replacement meal. I waited 15-20 minutes. I asked for the chicken quesadilla, and the vitriol that came out of cashier Karen, who said she didn't speak English was unbelievable. She refused to give me any food and said I had to pay $6 for the replacement taco. I tried to tell her that it was a replacement and she kept yelling aggressively at me and said, "no - you pay $6. You're not getting anything " and that I, "never bought any taco." She became angry and verbally abusive because I was getting a replacement meal, as a solution to my getting chemically poisoned. She was a bully and aggressively yelling at me to humiliate me in front of the other customers & personnel. By this time she had no problem speaking English. (A group of young ladies started talking to me, felt bad that I was the focus of cashier Karen's rudeness. They complimented me & wished me a good night.) The guy next to cashier Karen handed me the bag with the quesadilla. I asked cashier Karen for her name and she ignored me. Then I asked the guy next to her what her name was and he put his hands together like duck lips and rudely opened and closed his hand at me, (meaning that I'm talking to much) This was extremely inappropriate & as soon as I left, I threw the food out, because I didn't trust or hold it past any of them to have put something nasty in my food. By the way, there was never a possibility that I would be refunded. By this time I was so upset, I was sorry that I had generously tipped them the night before. Even cashier Karen's response to the tip had been of surprise; but then I remembered she had not even acknowledged it or said thank you, after receiving it. What this staff does not, is that I owned and operated a successful fine dining restaurant & wedding venue for 17 years. I have done consulting for small restaurant businesses, pro bono, in order for the businesses to financially thrive. I know how food is cooked, how it should be stored, when the oil needs to be changed, marketing, accounting, et al., as well as the health dept's requirements, in order to keep the public healthy and well. What I believe happened to the meat and reason I took my food back to the taco stand; is because they had been out of chicken. Since there was a meat shortage, more carne asada needed to be barbecued quickly. An abundance of lighter fluid was used to quicken the process & it possibly got on the grill, where the meat is placed; and the cooking process started well before the coals were ready. It shouldn't matter whether you go to a restaurant, food truck or taco stand, customers should be treated with respect, kindness & consideration - and it's called customer service. A customer shouldn't be lied to, yelled at, insulted and humiliated by any employee of the business. It should be run in a transparent and professional manner. I'm 64 yrs young & have never written one negative comment or review about any restaurant. Nor have I ever been treated with such disrespect, malice and ill intent. I felt it important to tell my story because nobody should experience what I did; in eating compromised food and then being made to feel like I did something bad. This is what bullies do and I've never had a problem in clarifying right from wrong, as well as responsibility and accountability. I didn't have a choice and had to give a star.

Convenient location by Santa Monica Pier but that is about it…read more Tacos were dry and while not bad per say, also nothing special and can find better food for much better prices. Came here with native Mexicans who said that the birria did not taste authentic at all. Overpriced, certainly for the quality of food but guess you are paying for the location. Charged $17 for 3 birria tacos. No signage of the pricing on the truck so unsure if this is consistent. They have stools and a small floating bar if you want to grab a quick bite by the truck. Seems that most of the rave reviews were from the years prior, perhaps quality or pricing has changed.

I was happy to find this food truck, which makes authentic Mexican tacos at very reasonable prices…read more I had the mulita al carnita, which is usually served on a plate, but they were kind enough to wrap in up in foil so I could eat it while walking. Freshly made tortillas with cheese, meat and salsa toppings. I was very happy with my food selection. I only wish I'd had a bigger appetite to sample more of their dishes. They are friendly and centrally located in Santa Monica, not too far from Santa Monica Boulevard. Well worth a stop if you're in the area.

Located across the beach and famous Santa Monica pier…read more We ate outside due to size of group and they still have their Covid on the street hut lol but hey it works so you get a view and fresh air Service was good and friendly It's always harder with a big group but they did well They food was good but was it like hitting me like wow no but it's good nonetheless They do put good amount of meats in their tacos But I will say the flan was bomb!! Like omg yes that was delicious thick creamy and the drinks were good too.

I've been coming to Blue Plate Taco for years, and that's what makes this review a little…read moredisappointing to write. I remember coming here and genuinely enjoying the food, especially their filet mignon tacos. Those tacos were fire--full of flavor and one of the things that made this spot stand out to me. At some point, the menu changed, and unfortunately, I don't think the food has been the same since. The tacos I had on my most recent visit just didn't have the same flavor or impact that I remember. It's not that everything was terrible, but when you've been somewhere before and remember how good it used to be, the difference is noticeable. What once felt like a place I would happily recommend now feels much more average. Honestly, based on my most recent experience, you might be better off finding a good taco truck if your priority is flavorful tacos. That's a tough thing for me to say because I genuinely enjoyed Blue Plate Taco in the past. The one thing that absolutely hasn't changed is the location. Being right across from the Santa Monica Pier is a huge plus. You can see the beach from your seat, and the atmosphere and setting make it a great place to sit, relax, and enjoy the Santa Monica scenery. If you're looking for a restaurant with a great location and a beachside experience, it definitely has that going for it. For me, though, the food is the deciding factor, and unfortunately, this visit didn't live up to what I remember. I really hope they consider bringing back some of the flavor and creativity that made the menu special in the first place--especially those filet mignon tacos. I'm always happy to give restaurants credit when they deliver, but I also think it's important to be honest when something has changed. I used to recommend Blue Plate Taco, but based on my most recent experience, it's no longer a place I would go out of my way to recommend for the food.