5 Best Taco Restaurants in Santa Monica

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Lanea

Lanea Cocktail Bar • $
217 Broadway, Santa Monica

Customers` Favorites

Camaron Con Mango Street Taco
Quesadilla Barbacoa
Shrimp Tacos

“Margarita flights are ‘da bomb!“

3.7 Good49 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 Superb225 Reviews
Tu Madre Mexican • $$
606 Broadway #100, Santa Monica

Customers` Favorites

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

“Tu Madre was a perfect pick for our team dinner. They accommodated a party of nine with zero hassle, seated us quickly, and kept the service smooth and attentive all night. The menu has great variety, the mezcal margaritas were spot-on, and every taco we tried was excellent. Do not skip the truffle guacamole—it’s a must. Ambiance was lively but comfortable, with lounge-y music at just the right volume so we could actually talk. All around, great experience for large groups.“

4.1 Good309 Reviews
Prima Cocina Tacos • $$
1405 Montana Ave, Santa Monica

Customers` Favorites

House Guacamole with Housemade Tortilla Chips
Shrimp Tacos on Flour Tortillas
Chicken Albondigas Soup
Chicken Chimichanga
Free Chips and Salsa
Cilantro Rice
Carne Asada
Wet Burrito
Carnitas

“live music tonight was awesome!! Delicious food!! Fantastic cocktails!!“

3.5 Good34 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 Good155 Reviews