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- 1515 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica 90401
- 310-458-2985
Blue Plate Taco
Housed inside the environmentally friendly Shore Hotel overlooking the Pacific, this eatery has a beach-meets-farm look, but in a pretty way (think pale woods and pastels and lots of light). The me... read more
- 1416 4th St., Santa Monica 90401
- 310-526-7121
Mercado
At first glance, you might not even realize this slick 3rd Street Promenade-proxy restaurant serves Mexican cuisine, were it not for the heaping plates of carnitas, ceviches and other Mexicali... read more
- 395 Santa Monica Pl., Santa Monica 90401
- 310-899-1000
Zengo
Santa Monica Place is a mall, sure, but it's one of those new-fangled indoor/outdoor spaces that could be called 'upscale'. Fancy stores, restaurants with expensive cocktails. This is one of them. ... read more
- 316 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica 90405
- 310-399-1115
El Texate
Surfing or roller-blading all day along the beach earns you the right to indulge in colorful Oaxacan food that clearly isn't good for you. You will find rare treasures here that don't always grace ... read more
- 1445 4th St., Santa Monica 90401
- 310-451-1655
Border Grill
Creative native offers redemption for all your late-night seven-layer burrito runs to the border. Ciudad big sis still jumps with those who love the namesake show and book for rock shrimp ceviche, ... read more
- 2906 Main St., Santa Monica
- 310-314-4850
Holy Guacamole
Tacos from heaven, hot sauce from hell. Endorphin rush from the bottle marked 'Spontaneous Combustion.' Show your lover what a little hot sauce can do while regaling her with the Porno Jim story. A... read more
- 2920 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica
- 310-452-2970
Pancho's Tacos
Neighborhood institution. Benito's looks, with more homegrown tastes. Spiced carnitas are a stewy mess, and we mean that in the best way possible. Great, greasy Mexican breakfasts in a giant orang... read more
- 395 Santa Monica Pl., Santa Monica 90401
- 310-393-3300
La Sandia
From chef Richard Sandoval, along with biz partner Placido Domingo (yes, that one) comes the fourth location in what is rapidly becoming a chain. Start with margaritas, chips, and guacamo... read more
- 118 Entrada Dr., Santa Monica 90402
- 310-459-8596
Marix Tex Mex - Santa Monica
Local favorite delivers the Mexican goods steps from the sand. Covers all the bases, from ceviche to quesadillas, with standout braised brisket soft tortilla tacos sabrosos, crabmeat enchiladas, an... read more
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