5 Best Taco Restaurants in Santa Monica

“Margarita flights are ‘da bomb!“

“We ordered quesadillas and chicken tacos. Quality of food was very good but the presentation of the tacos was quite sloppy. There were 3 tacos and it was hard to tell where one taco ended and the next started...everything appeared to be just thrown into the shell without much order. Atmosphere was fun and upbeat.“

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

“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.“

“My family visited Santa Monica mid July and walked to Tu Madre on a Friday evening. There was a wait since we were a party of 6 and arrived around 7:15. They sat us at a table that felt ignored for service. We had to ask for water and they brought us these super small glasses, guessing to encourage us to order drinks even though other tables had water and a water pitcher that we had to ask for. The male host ended up being our waiter too so we waited quite a bit even after being seated. The food was good, I tried each of the .4 street tacos, 4 really good except the Korean taco was just ok. The burritos were big and the nachos and chicken quesadilla were good. I would try them again if in the area and hopefully they will get more staff or just let people wait to be seated so they can enjoy the service and the food.“