36 Best Mexican Restaurants in Santa Monica

Plan your Mexican food adventure in Santa Monica with our picks. Indulge in the city's top-notch Chips and Salsa, Carne Asada Tacos, California Burrito, and other delicious dishes.

Desvelados Santa Monica Mexican • $$
1416 4th St, Santa Monica

Customers` Favorites

Various Tacos
Asada Fries
Los Nachos

“Best Mexican restaurant in Santa Monica! Food was fantastic, great ambiance and our server Sebastian was amazing. Super accommodating and considerate which we really appreciated dining with our baby. Highly recommend this spot for a family or date spot :)“

4.8 Superb168 Reviews
Blue Plate Taco Mexican • $$
1515 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica

Customers` Favorites

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

“Great food and drinks 🍹 really good 👍🏾“

4.3 Superb711 Reviews
Papi Tacos & Churros Mexican • $
313 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica

Customers` Favorites

Fried Churros with Chocolate Dipping
Carne Asada Beef Birria Pollo Asado
Taco Dorado - Chicken & Consome
Churros with Dulce De Leche
Birria Burrito with Consome
Og Burrito with Pollo Asado
Og Burrito with Beef Birria
Birria Tacos with Consume
Og Plate with Beef Birria
Beef Birria - Taco Dorado

“Quesataco is amazing!! So juicy and flavorful, it’s delicious every bite. Regular taco is delicious too if cheese ain’t ur thing but if it is, mulita is pretty good as well. Tacos are on the smaller side, so I usually order 2-3. If you are craving for dessert, their churros are warm and crispy! Highly recommend this place“

4.5 Superb284 Reviews
Sol Agave Mexican • $$
1733 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica

Customers` Favorites

Complimentary Chips Salsa and Bean Dip
Carnitas Taco Enchilada Combo
Guacamole Sampler Platter
Filet Mignon Enchiladas
Enchiladas De Mariscos
Happy Hour Mini Tacos
Ceviche De Pescado
Our Famous Carnitas
Ceviche Al Gusto
Pork Belly Bites

“We had a fantastic time with Felix! The food was terrific, the service was beyond terrific! We watched the World Cup, relaxed, and had a great time. Have already started recommending this place before I could post this. We are visiting from out of town, and they made the Best tortillas we have ever had! Check this place out! Hope they open one soon in NYC!“

4.5 Superb275 Reviews
LA PUREPECHA COCINA MEXICANA Mexican • $
725 Broadway, Santa Monica

Customers` Favorites

Tosatada Salad Bowl with Chicken
2x Asada Tacos 1x Carnitas
Hand Made Tortillas
California Burrito
Breakfast Burrito
Huevos Rancheros
Chips and Salsa
Shrimp Burrito
Tacos De Asada
Street Burrito

“Our. favorite Mexican in Santa Monica. Love the chilaqhiles (breakfast burrito with tortilla chips on it) in the morning, and the shrimp burrito for lunch. Liked the cerviche de camaron a lot, but will ditch the onions next time. The gent out front is extremely welcoming and the chips and salsa are great. Definitely worth a visit.“

4.4 Superb175 Reviews
Lares Restaurant Mexican • $$
2909 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica

Customers` Favorites

Asada Dine in: Yes Takeout: Yes
Special Manny Layne Burrito
Fajitas De Res Beef Fajitas
Enchiladas Verdes Con Pollo
Carnitas En Chile Verde
Vegetarian Combo Plate
Cadillac Margaritas
Carne Asada Plate
Asada Enchiladas
Carnitas Dinner

“AMAZING food and drinks. Purely fresh and tastes fantastic. I can’t wait to come back. ♥️♥️♥️“

4.3 Superb332 Reviews
Yagul Cafe Cafe • $$
530 Wilshire Blvd Ste 107, Santa Monica

Customers` Favorites

Chilaquiles and Chorizo and Eggs Chilaquiles Y Chorizo Con Huevo
Cheese Tamale Tamal De Queso
Chilaquiles Al Campo
Huevos Con Chorizo
Croissant Sandwich
Huevos Rancheros
Tacos A la Carte
Mole Enchiladas
Dirty Horchata
Avocado Toast

“My fiancée and I are fortunate enough to live a short walk away from Yagul and can’t get enough of it! Authentic and delicious Oaxacan food/drink (you literally cannot go wrong with anything on the menu) and the most wonderful and warm staff you’ll find in all of West LA. One of the true gems in our community.“

4.9 Superb175 Reviews
Gilbert's El Indio Restaurant Mexican • $$
2526 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Taco Cheese Enchilada and Beans
Shrimp Fajitas Fajitas de Camarones
Refried Beans and Enchilada Plate
Chile Relleno Rice & Beans
Meat or Cheese Enchilada
Fernando’S Burrito
Fernando's Burrito
Gilbert's Sampler
Breakfast Burrito
Chicken Enchilada

“Best Mexican food on the Westside/ Bestside!“

4.4 Superb381 Reviews
SaMo’s Oaxaca Mexican • $
1865 Lincoln Boulevard Ste 5, Santa Monica

Customers` Favorites

Birria Tacos with Cheese
Birria Queso Tacos
Ceviche De Camaron
Barbacoa De Chivo
Breakfast Burrito
California Burrito
Carne Asada Torta
Caldo de Pollo
Shrimp Fajitas
Street Tacos

“Muy rica la comida y excelente servicio“

4.5 Superb187 Reviews
Tu Madre Mexican • $$
606 Broadway #100, Santa Monica

Customers` Favorites

Plant Based Grilled Chicken Burrito
Avocado Tomatillo Salsa
Chips and Guacamole
Fried Chicken Taco
Red Velvet Churros
Squash Quesadilla
Breakfast Burrito
Crispy Fish Taco
Margarita Flight
Pastrami Burrito

“This place was not only beautiful but also tasty. My favorites were the crispy fish taco and the grilled 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!“

4.1 Good316 Reviews
Fast Taco 11 Mexican • $
2901 Ocean Park Boulevard Suite 115, Santa Monica

Customers` Favorites

Burrito Grande Mojado
Carne Asada Burrito
Enchilada Plate
Grand Burrito
Guacamole
Taco

“Its a nice and a clean place.. My favorite stuff its the Chipotle burrito..They have a burrito named chipotle.“

4.6 Superb113 Reviews
Tacos 1986 Mexican • $
135 Colorado Ave, Santa Monica

Customers` Favorites

1lb of Adobada Pork Al Pastor
Carne Asada Tacos
Cheese Quesadilla
Quesadilla Combo
Adobada Burrito
Asada Vampiro
Taco Combo
Guacamole
Cilantro
Tostada

“I have been following tacos 1986 on Instagram (joy tostada) and have been wanting to try his tacos. we planned a family vacations to California to try their tacos and they did not disappoint. Tacos were DELICIOUS!! and the staff was very friendly. We even came in more than once to eat. Highly recommend it.“

4.1 Good239 Reviews
El Pollo Loco Mexican • $
1906 Lincoln Boulevard, Santa Monica

Customers` Favorites

Double Chicken Avocado Salad
Double Chicken Bowl
Half Chicken Meal
Two Churros

“Good service and good food�����������“

4.5 Superb188 Reviews
El Cholo Mexican • $$
1025 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica

Customers` Favorites

Combination Enchilada and Chile Relleno
Cheese Enchilada and Chile Relleno
Cheese Enchilada and Pork Tamal
Steak Fajitas Mixed Fajitas
Carmen's Original Nachos
Mahi Mahi Tacos Plate
Felix's Caesar Salad
Green Corn Tamale App
Chips and Guacamole
Tres Tacos Al Carbon

“Friendly atmosphere Delicious meals are tasty, appetizing, scrumptious, yummy, delightful, lovely, wonderful, pleasant, enjoyable, appealing, enchanting, charming and hihgly pleasant to the taste.“

4.3 Superb389 Reviews
Mariscos Guillen La Playita Mexican • $
3306 CA-1, Santa Monica

Customers` Favorites

Shrimp Ceviche Tostada
Ceviche De Camaron
Coctel De Camaron
Cóctel De Gambas
Shrimp Burritos
Carnitas Taco
Campechana
Fish Tacos
Octopus
Jamaica

“Very traditional shrimp cocktail served with tostadas, lemon slices and packets of hot sauce. Reminiscent of Baja and other seaside Mexican towns. Delicious. Seldom see customers take advantage of the one short table attached to a wall. Mostly people order their food to go.“

4.4 Superb163 Reviews
Tacos Por Favor Mexican • $
1408 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica

Customers` Favorites

Lengua Soft Taco with Corn Tortillas Salsa Onion and Cilantro
Asada Taco Carnitas Taco
Bacon Breakfast Burrito
California Burrito
Carne Asada Torta
Hard Shell Tacos
Chips and Salsa
Asada Burrito
Shrimp Tacos
Green Salsa

“Food is Amazing and Staff treats you like family. Been goung here since 1996 . My Favorite is the Chicken Enchildas with Hreen Sauce.“

4 Good341 Reviews
Casa Martin | 3rd St Promenade Mexican • $$
1251 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica

Customers` Favorites

Shredded Chicken Burrito and Shrimp Tacos
Fernando's Super Ahogado Wet Burritos
Pacos Stacked Enchiladas Platillo
Steak Tacos on Flour Tortillas
Queso Fundido Con Chorizo
Camarones Al Mojo de Ajo
Queso Fundido Appetizer
Grilled Fish Tacos
Casa Martin Platter
Chicken Nachos

“The best authentic Mexican restaurant at the heart of Santa Monica. We met one of the owner and he explained the origin of the dish. All the food we tasted here were all so delicious full of flavour.“

4.2 Good189 Reviews
Mariscos Chameclas Mexican • $$
1636 11th St, Santa Monica

Customers` Favorites

Tostadas De Camaron Shrimpl
Ceviche De Camaron Shrimp
Ceviche De Pescadorish

“This place is AMAZING!! From the service to how flavorful their salsas were. That spicy green salsa will burn your mouth just the way you like it. Hard to find places that make good salsas. Taco de asada was amazing in flavor and so was my coctel de camaron and pulpo. Muchas gracias por su servicio ?☺️“

4.7 Superb18 Reviews
Horchata Mexican Food & Bakery Mexican • $
804 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica

Customers` Favorites

Huevos Con Jamon Y Salsa Verde Arriba
Small Soft Tacos Fantasticos
Classic Taco Combination
Amigo Breakfast Plate
Breakfast Burrito
Sliced Carrot Cake
Seafood Langosta
Carnitas Plate
Chilaquiles
Quesadilla

“Me encantó el lugar, excelente comida y un trato muy cordial“

4.2 Good133 Reviews
Tocaya Modern Mexican Mexican • $
507 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica

Customers` Favorites

Shaved Brussels Sprouts
Sweet Corn Tamale
Guiltless Burrito
Plantain Chips
Chicken Tacos
Tocaya Salad
Protein Bowl
Chips & Salsa
Carne Asada
Barrio Taco

“Francisca took my order today. She was simply outstanding, attentive, and extremely helpful as I was experiencing a difficult transaction. As I kept getting frustrated, she didn't give up on me. I left with a full belly and a smile on my face. ☺️👍🏼“

3.9 Good248 Reviews
Pier Tamales Mexican • $
330 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica

Customers` Favorites

Large Chicken Tamale
Large Pork Tamale
Large Beef Tamale

“Delicioso!!!!! Muy recomendado“

4.2 Good54 Reviews
Tacos Los Amigos Mexican • $
1425 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica

“Let me just say...I’ve been living in Santa Monica for awhile now and Los amigos food truck La is BOMB 🔥 FINALLY good, authentic comida Mexicana. It’s been a rough journey trying to find decent Mexican food out here in Santa Monica but they definitely surpassed all these “Mexican” spots out here. 12/10 definitely recommend if y’all are out here 🥵🥵“

4.3 Superb7 Reviews
Ruben's Tacos - Santa Monica Mexican • $
11879 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica

Customers` Favorites

Taco Al Pastor Taco Asada Taco
Tacos de Pescado
Tacos Al Pastor
Quesadilla

“Me encanta la comida y el servicio soy cliente desde hace 12 Años“

4 Good89 Reviews
Holy Guacamole Mexican • $
2906 Main St, Santa Monica

Customers` Favorites

Classic Breakfast Burrito
Bean and Cheese Burrito
Carnitas Burrito
Chicken Burrito
Asada Burrito
Fish Burrito
Carne Asada
Guacamole
Fish Taco
Chips

“Excellent and authentic! Highly recommend!!“

4 Good248 Reviews
Lula Cocina Mexicana Mexican • $$
2720 Main St, Santa Monica

Customers` Favorites

Carnitas Tacos with Salsa Verde
Cheese & Poblano Quesadilla
Grilled Fish Tacos
Lobster Taquitos
Chips and Salsa
Carne Asada
Enchiladas
Guacamole
Burritos
Sopes

“Had a great Mexican dish for dinner, which I enjoyed a lot, a number of Mexican designed cocktails as well. I would recommend this place for dinner and/or lunch.“

4 Good350 Reviews
Casa Martin | Ocean Ave Mexican • $$
1654 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica

Customers` Favorites

Camarones A la Diabla Platillo
Camarones Al Mojo de Ajo
Steak and Chicken Fajitas
Queso Fundido Appetizer
2 Tacos de Carnitas
Wet Veggie Burrito
Small Guacamole
Ceviche & Chips
Chips and Salsa
Fried Ice Cream

“The best authentic Mexican restaurant at the heart of Santa Monica. We met one of the owner and he explained the origin of the dish. All the food we tasted here were all so delicious full of flavour.“

3.9 Good271 Reviews
Tacos Por Favor Bar & Grill Bar & Grill • $$
2947 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica

Customers` Favorites

Taco

“The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. Loved the indoor patio atrium. Birdie crunchy tacos are worth a return visit. Our server was excellent (wish I asked for his name.) Parking is a bit tough but that's due to popularity! Nothing Ugly. My Oauxcan Mule just hit the spot.“

4.3 Superb75 Reviews
Campos Famous Burritos Burrito • $
2008 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica

Customers` Favorites

Beef Bean and Cheese Burrito and Beef Taco
Burrito Panzon with Enchilada Sauce
Burrito with Enchilada Sauce
Famous Avocado Burrito
Beef Tacos Al La Carte
Carne Asada Plate
Breakfast Burrito
Huevos Rancheros
Hard Shell Tacos
Horneado Burrito

“Best food And great Customer services.. That's one of my favorite Mexican place to eat.“

4.2 Good242 Reviews
Vamos. Vamos. Cocktail Bar • $$
2917 Main St, Santa Monica

Customers` Favorites

Asada Quesadilla with Added Side of Guac and Hatch Chile
Hawaiian Pineapple in Venice Margarita
Green Chile Cheeseburger
New New New Chef Jaime
Crunchy Soyrizo Tacos
Carne Adovada Nachos
Crispy Shrimp Tacos
Grilled Fish Tacos
Chicken Quesadilla
Classic Nachos

“In the neighborhood, and we’re looking for some good Mexican food and we found it! Small establishment run by people who obviously care. Food is fresh and seasoned beautifully and cooked with Obvious love. Staff was wonderful you ordered a selection of tacos and every single one was spectacular. Also ordered a burrito.(I was really hungry) Which was perfect easy to hold grill around the outside crunchy and so delicious! Cannot recommend highly enough!“

3.8 Good102 Reviews
Benny's Tacos & Rotisserie Chicken in Santa Monica Mexican • $
915 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 1811, Santa Monica

Customers` Favorites

Rotisserie Chicken Nachos Supreme
Two Tacos Plate - Carne Asada
Enchilada Catering Platter
Rotisserie Chicken Taco
Benny's 2 Taco Plate
California Burrito
Grilled Fish Taco
Macho Wet Burrito
Chicken Quesadilla
Rice and Beans

“Such an amazing staff and the owner is amazing himself. I moved from virginia to California and I absolutely would eat this over anything over there.“

3.8 Good286 Reviews
Neto’s Grill Brunch • $
169 W Channel Rd, Santa Monica

“First time going to this tiny spot. It shares the location with a few other businesses in a very trendy outdoor location. The moment you walk inside the quad it smells amazing in there! They have a tent set up and almost a taco stand like feel. The service was very good and the food even better! I ordered the carne asada breakfast burrito and it tasted amazing!! Strongly recommend and will be back the next time I'm in the area!“

5 Superb10 Reviews
Frida Tacos - Brentwood Mexican • $
225 26th St #14, Santa Monica

Customers` Favorites

Taco Enchilada Combo
Nachos Grande

“The crispy carne asada tacos were outstanding. The meat was seasoned and was extremely tender“

3.2 Average88 Reviews
Pancho's Tacos Mexican • $
2920 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica

Customers` Favorites

Jumbo Burrito and Tostada
Chile Relleno & Enchilada
California Burrito
Panchos Soft Tacos
Loco Burrito
Wet Burrito
Al Pastor
Taco Plate
Avocado
2 Tacos

“muy buena atención al cliente limpio el lugar buen salón amigable el cajero 100 % garantizado“

3.6 Good216 Reviews
Maria Sol Mexican • $$
401 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Chicken Sombrero Salad
World Famous Camacho's Nachos
Puerto Nuevo Lobster Plate
Enchiladas Santa Monica
Herradura Gran Patrón
Guacamole Dip Tacos
Tableside Guacamole
Mariasol Baja Tacos
Grilled Fish Tacos
Ceviche de Pescado

“A delicious dinner in stunning scenery as the sun sets behind the Pacific Ocean. The service was good, too.“

3.7 Good499 Reviews
Cabo Cantina Bar & Grill • $$
1240 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica

Customers` Favorites

Spanish Rice and Refried Beans
Quesadilla Tres Quesos
36-Oz Mangorita to-Go
Carne Asada Fries
Cantina Burrito
Tortilla Chips
Barrio Burrito
Cantina Tacos
Chips & Salsa
Fajita Tacos

“Great food! Love my breakfast burrito.“

3.4 Good376 Reviews
Taco Bell Fast Food • $
1624 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica

Customers` Favorites

A Burrito Supposedly Made of Beans and Rice
Cheesy Gordita Crunch Combo 10
Chips and Nacho Cheese Sauce
Mtn Dew Baja Blast Freeze
Triple Double Crunchwrap
Toasted Cheddar Chalupa
Ground Beef Burrito
Breakfast Burrito
Cinnamon Twists
Burrito Supreme

“WOW!!!! What an ULTRAmazing experience at the Vermont and Santa Monica location. The Staff were so accommodating and the food is always made fresh with a secret ingredient love 💕.

These staff members are a team and you can tell that everyone roots for one another KUDOS to the entire staff members and managers. See you soon“

3 Average212 Reviews

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