Blue Plate Taco

1515 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica
(310) 458-2985

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Brunch Taco - Available Only on Weekends 11am - 4pm
Shrimp and Rockfish Ceviche
Prime Barbacoa Quesadilla
Farmers Market Nachos
Vegan Horchata Fresca
Prime Barbacoa Bowl
Cheese Quesadilla
Guacamole & Chips
Poblano Queso Dip
Pork Belly Tacos

Menu

Seasonal Specials.
Family Fajita Trio.
Serves 4. 1 Chicken Fajita, 1 Steak Fajita, 1 Shrimp Fajita. Served with rice & beans. Choice of corn or flour tortillas.

Soups, Salads, and Starters
Guacamole & Chips.
housemade chips served with pico de gallo house ranchera salsa
Nachos
SM farmers market veggies, jack cheese (cheese sauce is served on the side), guacamole, pico, radish, jalepeno
Taquitos Deliciosos
3 crispy hand-rolled tortillas with chicken, mushroom, corn, queso fresco
Ceviche Tostadas
two corn tortillas, guacamole, lime cured snapper, serrano & habanero sauce, cilantro, red onion, cucumber, radishes & cilantro aioli
Poblano Queso Dip
queso dip with poblano, roasted corn, onions, jack cheese, parmesan cheese, and cream cheese. served with side of chips.
Farmers Salad
iceberg & romaine, red cabbage, black beans, corn, radishes, carrots, pepitas, mint & basil vinaigrette
Baja Caesar Salad
chopped romaine, housemade caesar dressing, corn, avocado, cotija, tortilla strips
Mexican Wedge Salad
Wedge lettuce, corn, black beans, red bell peppers, cotija cheese, tortilla strips, cilantro vinaigrette, and chipotle aioli
Santa Monica Salmon Salad
Salmon a la plancha with spring greens, quinoa, corn, black beans, pico de gallo, and avocado in a dijon vinaigrette
Chips And Salsa.
Salsa Flight
choose 3 of our house salsas. 4oz each.

Taco Combos. - 3 tacos. Choose 2 sides.
Prime Barbacoa Combo
Shredded prime chuck braised w/onion, poblano, chipotle, oregano, and cumin. Served Birria style with melted jack cheese, pickled onions and side of consommé
Veggie Combo
corn, mushrooms, leeks, kale, goat cheese, cotija, truffle oil
Chicken Combo
melted jack, guajillo salsa, avocado, queso fresco, lettuce
Steak Combo
tomatillo salsa, red onion, cilantro
Fish Combo
a la plancha (seared), cabbage, chipotle aioli, mexican radish
Baja Fish Combo
crispy Baja style, cabbage, chipotle aioli, mexican radish
Shrimp Combo
mojo de ajo butter marinated, pumpkin seed pesto, cream, cucumber, jicama, cilantro crema
Lobster Combo
maine lobster, jack cheese, truffle oil, crispy shell
Pork Belly Combo
Braised pork shoulder, cilantro, onion, and guajillo salsa

Fajitas - protein of choice with charred poblano, red pepper and onion
Chicken Fajitas
Sautéed peppers, onions & poblanos, served with salsa & guacamole
Veggie Fajitas
Sautéed peppers, onions & poblanos, served with salsa & guacamole
Steak Fajitas
Sautéed peppers, onions & poblanos, served with salsa & guacamole
Shrimp Fajita
Sautéed peppers, onions & poblanos, served with salsa & guacamole
Fajita Combo
Choice of 2 Fajitas w/ Sautéed peppers, onions & poblanos, served with salsa & guacamole

Quesadillas & Burritos.
Cheese Quesadilla
Veggie Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla
Shrimp Quesadilla
Steak Quesadilla
Pork Belly Quesadilla
Braised pork shoulder quesadilla
Prime Barbacoa Quesadilla
Bean and Cheese Burrito
black beans, rice, cheese with a side of guajillo salsa
Veggie Burrito
farmers market veggies, black beans, rice, cheese with a side of guajillo salsa
Chicken Burrito
chicken, mexican slaw, black beans, rice, cheese with a side of guajillo salsa
Steak Burrito
steak, mexican slaw, black beans, rice, cheese with a side of tomatillo salsa
Shrimp Burrito
shrimp, mexican slaw, black beans, rice, cheese with a side of guajillo salsa
Al Pastor Burrito
Braised pork shoulder burrito
Barbacoa Burrito

BPT Bowls
Prime Barbacoa Bowl
shredded prime chuck braised w/onion, poblano, chipotle, oregano, and cumin, cotija cheese and pickled red onions, avocado, black beans, and market veggies. choice of brown rice, flaco (lettuce), or cauliflower rice for $2.
Veggie Bowl
corn, mushrooms, leeks, kale, goat cheese, cotija, truffle oil, farmer's veggie, beans, and avocado. choice of brown rice, flaco (lettuce), or cauliflower rice $2.
Chicken Bowl
mojo marinated chicken, queso fresco, farmer's veggie, beans, and avocado. side of guajillo salsa. choice of brown rice, flaco (lettuce), or cauliflower rice $2.
Steak Bowl
sweet soy marinated steak, red onions, cilantro, farmer's veggie, black beans, avocado, and tomatillo. choice of brown rice, flaco (lettuce), or cauliflower rice $2.
Baja Fish Bowl
crispy Baja style fish, farmer's veggie, black beans, avocado, and chipotle aioli. choice of brown rice, flaco (lettuce), or cauliflower rice $2
Grilled Fish Bowl
a la plancha (seared), farmer's veggie, beans, avocado, and chipotle aioli. choice of brown rice, flaco (lettuce), or cauliflower rice $2.
Shrimp Bowl
mojo marinated shrimp, farmer's veggie, black beans, avocado, and guajillo salsa. choice of brown rice, flaco (lettuce), or cauliflower rice $2.
Lobster Bowl
Maine lobster, jack cheese, truffle oil, farmer's veggie, black beans, and avocado. choice of brown rice, flaco (lettuce), or cauliflower rice $2.
Al Pastor Bowl
braised pork shoulder, cilantro, onion, and guajillo salsa with farmer's veggies, black beans, and avocado. choice of brown rice, flaco (lettuce), or cauliflower rice $2.

A la Carte Tacos.
Taco Del Dia - Prime Barbacoa
Shredded prime chuck braised w/onion, poblano, chipotle, oregano, and cumin. Served Birria style with melted jack cheese, pickled onions and side of consommé
Veggie Taco
corn, mushrooms, leeks, kale, goat cheese, cotija, truffle oil
Chicken Taco
melted jack, guajillo salsa, avocado, queso fresco, lettuce
Steak Taco
tomatillo salsa, red onion, cilantro
Baja Fish Taco
crispy Baja style, cabbage, chipotle aioli, mexican radish
Fish Taco
a la plancha style, cabbage, chipotle aioli, mexican radish
Shrimp Taco
mojo de ajo butter marinated, pumpkin seed pesto, cream, cucumber, jicama, cilantro crema
Lobster Taco
maine lobster, jack cheese, truffle oil, crispy shell
Pork Belly

Sides.
Fresh Guacamole.
Brown Rice.
brown rice, seasoned with mojo de ajo (butter and garlic gravy) topped with cilantro
Beans.
stewed black
Mexican Slaw.
with vinaigrette
Farmers Market Veggie
SM farmers market
$$6 Corn Tortillas$$
$$6 Flour Tortillas$$
Elote Cob

Salsas.
Salsa Flight
choose 3 of our house salsas. 4oz each.
Salsa..

Dessert.
Baja Cheesecake and Ice Cream
baja style cheese cake. flan cheese cake. comes with a side of gelato of choice.
Ice Cream
Rori's Artisanal Creamery
Seasonal Ice Cream (Vegan)
Rori's Artisanal Creamery. Vegan
Seasonal Non Vegan Ice Cream
Rori's Artisanal Creamery

Family Meal - Serves 4.
Family Baja Chop Salad - Serves 4
shredded iceberg, castelvetrano olives, jicama, avocado, cucumber, pomegranate seeds, jack cheese, cilantro vinaigrette, with fried tortilla strips
Family Caesar Salad - Serves 4
Chopped romaine, house made caesar dressing, corn, avocado, cotija, tortilla strips
Family Veggie Tacos
savory mix of corn, mushrooms, leeks, kale, goat cheese, cotija, truffle oil. Deconstructed makings for 12 tacos. Choose 2 sides.
Family Chicken Tacos
melted jack, guajillo salsa, avocado, queso fresco, lettuce. Deconstructed makings for 12 tacos. Choose 2 sides.
Family Baja Fish Tacos
crispy Baja style, cabbage, chipotle aioli, mexican radish. Deconstructed makings for 12 tacos. Choose 2 sides.
Family Fish Tacos
a la plancha style (seared), cabbage, chipotle aioli, mexican radish. Deconstructed makings for 12 tacos. Choose 2 sides.
Family Shrimp Tacos
mojo de ajo butter marinated, pumpkin seed pesto, cream, cucumber, jicama, cilantro crema. Deconstructed makings for 12 tacos. Choose 2 sides.
Family Lobster Tacos
maine lobster, jack cheese, truffle oil, crispy shell. Deconstructed makings for 12 tacos. Choose 2 sides.
Family Steak Tacos
tomatillo salsa, red onion, cilantro. Deconstructed makings for 12 tacos. Choose 2 sides.
Family Carnitas Tacos
Braised pork shoulder, onions, cilantro, guajillo salsa. Deconstructed makings for 12 tacos. Choose 2 sides.

Non-Alcoholic Beverages.
Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
San Benedetto Sparkling 1 Liter
25.4 oz
Vegan Horchata Fresca
Brown rice, oat milk, cinnamon, and nutmeg
Limeaid Fresca
Pineapple Fresca
Watermelon Fresca
Hibiscus Fresca
El Arnoldo
iced tea + agua fresca

Utensils
Knife, Fork, Spoon Set for 1
Available upon request

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Recent Reviews

Blue Plate Taco just shot to the top of our Santa Monica food list. We stopped in for lunch after wandering around the pier, and it was exactly what we were hoping for – fun, flavorful, and right across from the ocean. We started with the chips and guac, and honestly, I could’ve been happy just eating that for the rest of the afternoon. The chips were warm and crispy, and the guacamole tasted super fresh, creamy, and perfectly seasoned – not bland, not overpowering, just...
November 2025
What a great dinner! And the best waiter ever! Marcelino! Found some great guacamole, salsa verde to die for and carnitas tacos are bomb! Ended with tres leche cake and cheese cake so good. I give this place 5 stars!!! Thanks Marcelino!!!
November 2025
The food was amazing. Had the sea bass tacos Baja style. My only issue was I ordered a spicy jalapeno marg and there was a cucumber in my marg but no jalapeno and no heat. Otherwise food was great!
October 2025

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Blue Plate Taco

1515 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 458-2985