Best Chili in Santa Monica

12 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Gilbert's El Indio
Gilbert's El Indio
90/100 (2169 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Mexican
Latin
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Chili
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Tortillas
Sit down
Mexican
Latin
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Very authentic family-run kind of restaurant. The food is the most authentic home-cooked style mexican food I have ever had in my life yet. It is a..."
VARUN KUMAR
"First time here. Girlfriend and I wanted some quick Mexican food. Overall, did not disappoint! Parking: street or a small lot in back. We went around..."
Jeff Antons
"received a very warm welcome from the host - she is the nicest and most helpful. all staff are super friendly. seemed like there were lots of..."
Alexis C
"Love the food love the atmosphere..service is perfection ..if ur craving best Mexican Food in Los Angeles at good prices go..."
Queen BELLA
"Okay, so I had their Mule burrito with Pork. The rice had more flavour than the Mule burrito which was very one note, pork had a weird texture to it..."
James Roney
"Never disappoints. Been coming to Gilbert’s for years and it hasn’t changed at all (and that’s WHY I keep coming back). Comfort Mexican food at..."
Scott Sanchez
"This restaurant has some of the best Mexican food! The menu has a great variety of enchiladas, fajitas, quesadillas, tamales, and other delicious..."
Hannah Fletcher
"The best and most authentic central American food in LA. Have been obsessed with the carrots since I was in diapers... Mule burrito is hands down one..."
Zachary Leighton
"This is a Santa monica icon. It is a family owned business. I very glad that they were able to make it through the hard times of ..."
Matt Battle
"This is the prototypical neighborhood Mexican restaurant that we drove by for years before finally stopping in... And when we stopped by for dinner..."
Michael Kovac
"You know that tent scene in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire? Where it's plain and small on the outside, but big and energetic on the inside?..."
Jo Dee
"Been coming to this restaurant for over 15 years and they do not disappoint. Food still tastes amazing and the staff is just amazing. They take pride..."
Jesus Calvillo
"Good small local place at Pico Blvd in Santa Monica, Mexican food good quality and reasonable price. They have a good sort of breakfast combos..."
Victor Plata
"A Culinary Fiesta Unveiled: Enchanting Enchiladas and Marvelous Margaritas at Gilbert’s Indio From the moment I stepped into Gilbert’s Indio in..."
Ashley Dean
"Pros : - Nice variety on the menu. - Great outdoor seating area. - Margaritas are on point ☝️ - Very good, amicable customer service. Bonus..."
Ricardo Cruz
"The staff as a whole was beyond kind and welcoming. Greeted from almost everyone on staff at any point of the night. The Guac and chips were..."
Hamdy E.
"Been coming here my whole life and still come at least a couple times a month. Best Mexican food and family owned, how could you go wrong? Lame to..."
Bri Mansouri
"Mexican restaurant with big portions in Santa Monica. Came here post-hike for a very late lunch on a Sunday and got a table immediately around 3pm...."
Shanelle S
Tar & Roses
Tar & Roses
89/100 (6953 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Wine Bar
American
Vegan Options
International
Contemporary
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Fish
Hanger steak
Shellfish
Hanger Steak
Noodle
Pork
Crostini
Salmon
Strawberry Crostata
Shrimp
Crostino
Roast Chicken
Yellowtail Crudo
Beef
Spaghetti carbonara
Cakes
King Trumpet Mushrooms
Duck breast
Lamb
Crab Cake
Lemon Ricotta Gnocchi
Dumplings
Tapas
Whole Fried Snapper for Two
Octopus Skewers
Eggplant
Tacos
Wood Roasted Half Chicken
Ribs
Pasta
Curry
Salad
Duck Rillettes Crostini
Chili
Toasts
Singaporean Chili Crab Cake
Crab
Torte
Cheesy Whipped Potatoes
Scallops
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Octopus
Figs Prosciutto & Burrata
Clams
Fried Cauliflower
Bruschette
Carbonara
Squid Ink Fettucini
Duck
Honeycomb Ice Cream
Pesto
Prosciutto
Risotto
Black Cod
Sit down
American
Contemporary
Wine Bar
International
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Outdoor Seating
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Fine Dining
"Went on a date to celebrate getting a new job. We had the oxtail dumplings, ricotta gnocchi, eggplant, fried cauliflower, the venison loin, and the..."
James Adams
"A must try!!! Brad was our server and talked us through how the menu worked and made sure we always had a bottle of water on our table. We decided to..."
Veronica Kamuda
"I’m from the East Coast, visiting Santa Monica. My friends and I were searching for a great place to eat dinner - somewhere local. Then we..."
AJ Mercado
"A great dining experience. Food is exceptional. Every dish we ordered is absolutely amazing. Love how they have both innovation and kept the quality..."
Nora Zhang
"Food was super flavourful and unique, portions were small so we got to try 5 dishes + dessert! Service was excellent and food came out really fast...."
Lorenzo Gentile
"You can get entrees, small,veggie and appetizer plates and I'm glad they have the small options cause we wanted to try everything. Every dish was..."
Lucía S
"Excellent place for a date or special event. Service was impeccable and the menu allowed for mix and match of smaller and larger plates to share. Our..."
Shane Coles
"It was an absolutely amazing dining experience! Service was exceptional, and the food was to die for. I usually don't order dessert at restaurants,..."
Rick Carlile
"Tar & Roses came highly recommended and did not disappoint. There are three distinct seating areas each with a unique vibe; sidewalk (outdoor)..."
Zachary Herb
"Tar & Roses came highly recommended by French friends and didn’t disappoint. The food was really good - the fried cauliflower is insane, loved the..."
Bastien Hattiger
True Food Kitchen
True Food Kitchen
87/100 (6250 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Healthy
Contemporary
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Contemporary
American
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Breakfast
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Pesto
Burger
Fish
Juice & Smoothies
Tapas
Fish Taco
Noodle
Tacos
Shrimp
Beef
Curry
Dumplings
Hummus
Bass
Juice & Smoothies
Pasta
Lasagne
Salad
Kale Salad
Chili
Turkey Burger
Tuna
Poke Bowls
Salmon
Sit down
American
Contemporary
Healthy
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Late Night
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"For the appetizers, we ordered Charred Cauliflower. I liked the idea of chopped dates and pistachio with the cauliflower. Though they both were in a..."
Juhi Shah
"We ordered take out. I ordered the ancient grains bowl. I really enjoyed it. We also tried the vegan double cheeseburger. It was good, would have..."
Carol
"I got the pesto pasta and I loved it. I took the photo almost at the end of my meal. It was a good size meal. They also offer some very good..."
Rose Wright
"Great for brunch all day round, breakfast pizza and cocktails? Yes please! Great atmosphere, delicious food and drinks and courteous service..."
Reinaldo Chacon
"Fantastic options to choose from. Enjoyed my meal! I recommend the Teriyaki Quinoa Bowl, I added on tofu which tasted great. I also had a wonderful..."
alexandra annette
"Bright and casual lunch spot. We ate here after doing a little shopping at the mall where this place is located. They have excellent espresso drinks..."
Alex R
"I went to see Barbie today, took all kinds of beautiful photos, and then found this restaurant. The temperature by the sea is really comfortable. I..."
Nancy Tu
"A great place to eat delicious food that is actually good for you! I had the vegan mushroom and onion pizza on a gf crust with house made ricotta..."
Kellee B
"First time visiting in Santa Monica and a friend recommended this spot for dinner: it definitely didn’t disappoint. The restaurant is spacious and..."
Hadia
"TFK is the convenient place to go with friends & family because they cater to everyone's preferences. A farm to fork restaurant with moderately..."
Maurice Mbaabu
"I have been there twice and love the place. The location is right next to the mall, and they always have a table available. Food is fresh. I love..."
Olga Falevich
"The food is great here, the service is very attentive. One advise you should always add some protein to your bowl, otherwise the portion will be very..."
Carlos
"Very flavorful and upscale food in a casual environment. Liked that the menu lists the calories for each item. The charred cauliflower was..."
Rick Carlile
"Great vegan Korean bowl and Smoked gouda turkey burger. Everything is really full of taste. They use ingredients from local..."
Eva Komarkova
"Nice experience having dinner here. The food was served hot and the service was good, but it took more than 20 minutes to serve dessert. Sea Bass..."
Hanan Hamad
"To all those people who say healthy food cannot be tasty. Please visit this restaurant to get your mind blown. We ordered Charred Cauliflower,..."
Vrush
"Had the Teriyaki Quinoa. Good portion size and lots of flavor. The only drawback is the food wait time but for freshly made food it's worth the..."
Gilbert Vargas
Mercado Santa Monica
Mercado Santa Monica
87/100 (3840 ratings)
Restaurants
Latin
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mexican
Southwestern
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Tortillas
Ceviche
Shrimp
Cucumber Salad
Queso
Salad
Chili
Kale Salad
Tres Leches
Fish
Tapas
Pork
Fish Taco
Tacos
Burrito
Sit down
Latin
Mexican
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Late Night
Dinner
Mid-range
"Mercado is one of the best Mexican restaurants I've ever enjoyed. The blood orange margaritas were spectacular, the coliflor con escabeche (roasted..."
Edward Kotkin
"I’ve been a Mexican food aficionado since before most of the waiters’ parents were born, from Charro’s in Arizona to Rosa Mexicana in NYC to..."
Jim Lingerfelt
"Awesome little spot!...so trendy w great food and service!! Props to our killer bartender!..he made the best spicy cucumber..."
Christy Scott
"Great food and one of the best margaritas I have had. I wasn't crazy about having happy hour only designated in one area (it was full), but the food..."
Steve McGlocklin
"The carnitas plate is second to none. I don't think there's a single thing on the menu that I don't like. Best Mexican quisine in Los..."
Eric Lapachet
"Great Mexican place. 7 of us go the second floor nice table with no waiting. I had Kale salad was the best. Favorite guacamole was so good. Kids..."
Hiromi Inagawa
"Fish Taco's that just keep on giving!!! Corn side that you can never not order!!! Guacamole that you'll need to order for life!! Habanero salsa ..."
Peggy Robinson
"This place is amazing!! The grilled spicy corn is a must have- the perfect blend of savory, spice, and sweet. Our party had the enchiladas, carne..."
Anne Dawson
"They have mint lemonade which I have never tried anywhere before. It was delicious and refreshing. The chips and guacamole was rather tasty and..."
Sean Ayers
"Perfect aervice, amazing food, great ambience! Double checked even by the manager! Great experience will definitely be..."
Jesse Crow
"Yummy yummy. Margaritas, Dos Gringos tacos, guacamole to die..."
Yvonne Saucedo
"Really great food. I loved the tamales and the chicken mole enchiladas. The guacamole and salsa were great as was the cinimum chilo ice cream. I..."
Steve Michelson
"Luis served us tonight for dinner and was as amazing as the food and drinks! The Mahi Mahi topped with Pineapple salsa pico de gallo with vegetables..."
Christopher Norton Morales
"Dined there last night. Sat upstairs, which is more quiet. Food was amazing! Dip duo, with guacamole and choriqueso was spectacular! They need to..."
Teresa Nelson Stanton
"I am from chicago and I went here 2 times while in Santa monica. The food is absolutely delicious and the staff is incredibly friendly. It does get..."
Joe W Munn
"Excellent dinner and wonderful service - a great night..."
Kerry David
"A bit away from the Santa Monica Pier. Cool air and open space. The water was refreshing. Service was great, consistency and teamwork from the team..."
Ramiah Spencer
"So we were in town last night and were looking for a taco Tuesday. We stop at one place will not say any names and it was absolutely the worse so we..."
Team Ultimate Exposure William & Bug
"This is a wonderful Mexican restaurant with good options for every type of water - carnivores, omnivores, vegetarians, and vegans. I tried the Chile..."
Mayur Patel
"Hand down, some of the best Mexican food and spicy margs you can find in LA. We’ve loved our meals every visit and the service has been wonderful...."
Samantha Jacobs
"Excellent food and service. The pastor tacos were particularly good. The drink special for the day - pina colada margarita - wasn't the best..."
Ajey Venkataraman
"Tasty food considering they dumb it down for the white locals. The Jamaica marguerita is..."
Gilbert Ceballos
"TL;DR: This is one of the BEST upscale and quality Mexican restaurants in Southern California. This is an excellent quality craft Mexican dining..."
Brendan
"My wife and I, plus my dog Leo had a great dinner tonight. Some of the best food we’ve had while in town. Mike was also a great server. I will..."
Ryan Parker
"I can’t not give this place a 5-star review. I’m in town for a conference and had to get away by myself for the evening. Found this place and..."
Jason Locke
"First Time Visiting This Place. We Managed To Get Same Day Reservation Within 1 Hour Of Our Arrival. Guacamole Was Freshly Made, Tortilla Chips Were..."
Daniel Maldonado
"4.5 / 5. Elevated Mexican comfort food with elevated prices. Guacamole with tortilla chips: well presented, chunks of avocado, crispy/baked chips...."
Albert Luk
"Really nice restaurant with a great happy hour menu. Definitely love the carnitas tacos & mashed potatoe tacos. The carnitas plate with the guacamole..."
Hugo O
"Everything was fantastic. The tacos, margaritas, and..."
Ryan Martin
"We loved getting off of the busy 3rd street promenade and found this place on 4th street The drinks were amazing and they have an excellent happy..."
Christina Hills
"Mercado is a great restraint with an awesome vibe. The food was great. The mix drink were a good pairing. Staff was helpful and courteous. We were..."
Courtney Collins
"Great drinks and appetizers! Our recommended rib eye steak was burned and overcooked, we asked for medium. Friendly staff and service! Recommend..."
Yenlik (Enlik)
"Delicious food, great drinks and superb staff. Everybody made us feel like celebrities that night. The steak was just perfect and you get the best..."
Adrian M
"This is one of the best Mexican restaurants in Santa Monica. Service was amazing. Ambiance is great. Totally recommend this place for..."
Sahithi Yarlagadda
The Misfit Bar & Restaurant
The Misfit Bar & Restaurant
86/100 (6007 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Contemporary
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Gelato
Mussels
Hamburgers
French Dip
Tuna
Kale Salad
Salmon
Beef
Fish & Chips
Fish & chips
Ribs
French Fries
Lobster
Surf And Turf
Pasta
Toasts
Salad
Roast Beef
Chili
Omelette
Mac and cheese
Sandwiches
Chicken Sandwich
Scallops
Burger
Fried rice
Ice Cream
Sit down
Contemporary
Bar
American
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Mid-range
"This place is great. They understand the importance of quality food and distinctive service and a little special treat at the end. The misfit burger..."
Charley Fiala
"The kindness from the staff just made my heart swell. I was visiting with my special needs daughter, and the staff actually wanted our experience to..."
Carrie Colbert
"Great bartenders, drinks were amazing and food was quite nice! Would definitely recommend! Nice place to sit outside outside and have a drink or..."
Kristi Diehl
"We sat down after 6:30 pm and the server told us about the happy hour with 50% off cocktails and wines by the glass till 7:00 pm. What a pleasant..."
Angie Hui
"Love this place! Sat at the bar for Happy Hour. Zack was a wonderful bartender. Cocktails were half price from 3-7. They were delicious and very..."
Tena Valenti
"The Misfit Bar & Restaurant is a solid choice, earning a strong 4.5-star rating. Their cocktails are on point, offering a variety of strong and..."
Ritul Jain
"Came to Venice Beach, California for a much needed vacation. After exploring the local eateries, was a bit sad with the selection of gluten-free and..."
Yekrab
"Really liked this bar, nice staff, good atmosphere and good happy hour until 7pm. Slightly soured by someone stealing our jacket, but thankfully we..."
Daniel Robinson
"Update 2023 Definitely worth squeezing into the bar if you can find a spot. Came in here on a Monday night for happy hour, packed! The atmosphere is..."
Mojito M
"This is such a cute hidden gem. The ambiance is so romantic and calming but mature. I came here for date night and made it in time for happy hour...."
Hannah Binder
"As usual, the food, vibe and service were spot on! Hosts were super patient with my late friends arrival, so I chilled at the bar waiting. Paulina..."
Rick Lang
"Incredible food and drinks. You know I love a good vibe too. This is a dope restaurant and bar with original bank security boxes and other elements..."
Vaughn Dabney
"Great place to share amazing food with friends. All plates are shareable portions. Our waiter was super friendly, helpful, and made great jokes. The..."
Faith Banks
"The best place in West USA. I am myself a misfit so I fit right in. Incredible food, even better..."
Dani Ortuño Gudiño
"This was a nice hidden Jem in Santa Monica! We had excellent service and the food was amazing! The food was so good we actually ordered another..."
Alexander Keller
"We arrived late in Santa Monica and we were looking for a place to eat that didn't close too early. We landed in this bar-restaurant a little bit by..."
Vaheana VARNEY
"This place is bomb! Beautiful setting, friendly service, great cocktails and food. Literally every dish we tried (Burger, veggie tacos, fries,..."
Tom W. Bertolotti
"I came here with my gf to find a chill bar to drink eat and ideally watch the nba game. There was only one tv which was outside of viewing distance..."
Link
"Worth the walk from Santa Monica Pier. 10/10 food and drinks, very unique too! Service was a little slow, with the drinks coming after our food..."
Aaron Lara
"Had a great time with friends here. Fantastic atmosphere, great service and drinks. The food is good… not fancy but yummy and a bit..."
Marisa Pasquini
Mare Santa Monica
Mare Santa Monica
85/100 (1195 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Vegan Options
Dinner
Chili
"One of the best dining experiences we’ve had in LA area. The food and wine were amazing while not overpriced. Also have never had better service,..."
Lindsie Green
"Absolutely incredible authentic Italian food and wine! Best restaurant we visited on our trip to Santa Monica. Professional service and a quiet..."
Kelli Folsom
"Delicious food and wonderful service. The dessert chocolate ball has vanilla ice cream and strawberries covered with a hard chocolate shell that..."
Lizzy C
"Delicious food and great service. Feels like an authentic Italian experience. May be pricey but I felt it was worth it for the attentive service and..."
Joanna Barajas
"Amazing food! With excellent staff. Best Italian restaurant by far in Santa Monica. It’s a little taste of Italy. The water fall adds to the great..."
Daulton Dougan
"Orto is a fabulous little Italian spot right in Santa Monica. We started with the calamari, shrimp and vegetables -- lightly battered and fried. I..."
Brooke Young
Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe
Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe
85/100 (2780 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
American
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Fish & Chips
Burger
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Nachos
Fish
Shrimp
Fish & chips
Salad
Wings
Clam Chowder
Chili
Calamari
Calamares
Sandwiches
Chowder
Cheeseburger
Sit down
American
Bar
Pub
Full Bar
Takeout
Accepts Credit Cards
Television
Waterfront
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Serves Alcohol
Late Night
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Small little Pier bar and grill with big flavor and great staff. Ariel (spelling?) was an amazing server who guided us on some great choices. I..."
Rob Mowry
"Awesome place to get a beer and hang out with friends! Great food an atmosphere!!! The owner and his staff are top..."
Suzi Bernet Banks
"Enjoyed the beach atmosphere, which the staff epitomizes! Great place, great people, great food at great prices. Not to mention the cleanliness our..."
Tom Taggart
"Girls trip from Salt Lake City to Santa Monica. Ran into this gem while lookin for a good drink and good times. Did not disappoint, drinks and food..."
Laura Strother Beus
"Absolutely the best tasting burger I’ve had in a long time. Visited the pier and went in on a recommendation from another out of state couple...."
Steve Wilson
"Good food, good beer and attentive staff, I felt very comfortable as..."
Gustav Ullrich
"This place was a pleasant surprise. I have been to so many places in Santa Monica. The prices were great. The food was delicious. We had our son with..."
Susan Ryan Jewell
"Great place for lunch while enjoying Santa Monica Pier and Muscle Beach. Awesome Burgers and Corn Dog's. Festive ambiance. Reminds me of being at..."
Randy Kielan
"This place is amazing, the food incredible, the wings wow!!! very relaxing..."
Hilda Escobedo
"Sat back at home in rainy England dreaming of a return trip to visit Big Dean's Café and have a bowl of their amazing chowder and have a joke with..."
Sarah Henderson
"We love this place. The food is awesome and the atmosphere can range from very relaxing to very charged and excited with all the patrons they..."
Timothy Gruber
"First time being in Cali and this was an excellent place to eat! Great service and excellent..."
Tina Sohn Tenhouse
"Great spot close to Santa Monica Pier. Myself and family enjoyed an unplanned lunch and drinks and we where not disappointed. The staff where..."
Brian Kearney
"Bon accueil pour nous, petits Français venus en famille voir la demi finale de la coupe du monde (plusieurs écrans bien assis à table rien à..."
Benoit Neuville
"If you love a casual fun place with delicious food, this is it! Their burger really is the best with the perfect amount of char on the outside edge..."
Susan J H
"I had a party of 11 and they were able to accommodate us in the back side of the restaurant. I was hoping to sit up front and people watch while we..."
L F
"My girlfriend and I went on a Sunday to this beachside location. While the service is not immediately attentive to our arriving there, that can be..."
Andrew
"The Big Deans Cheeseburger was very tasty, the staff are very friendly and also help with enquiries about tourist spots. Probably the best restaurant..."
Jonas Hofacker
"Absolutely loved this place! Even though it’s in a tourist part of Santa Monica, it feels like a locals spot. Great place to watch sports and grab..."
Heather Burke
"This place is amazing. Quick stop for restroom once you are done at the pier. The food was amazing ordered the mahi mahi taco, grilled chicken taco,..."
Utkrisht Shah
"Came here one night for Thursday Night Football. Such a relaxed and chill setting. Food and drinks were all great with reasonable prices. I had Big..."
Brandon Maggiore
"Great spot in the beach to catch a game and eat great food! The staff was over the top! I got asked by no less than 4 people within in 1 minutes if..."
Christi McKeen
"This place is great and a must go to if you're visiting. You can sit outside have a beer watch the passer buyers and grab a great burger with cheese..."
Kirt Kingzett
"Great food - plenty and tasty! Staff was kind and friendly. Location is top! Payment policy is kind of weird, but I get..."
Marina Ivanova
El Cholo
El Cholo
84/100 (3790 ratings)
Restaurants
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Spanish
Mexican
Latin
Southwestern
Gluten Free Options
Mexican
Southwestern
Spanish
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Beef
Steak Fajitas Mixed Fajitas
Carmen's Original Nachos
Fajitas-Chicken
Salad
Carmens Nachos
Chili
Carne Asada 1984
Tres Tacos Al Carbon 1990
Flan
Green Corn Tamales 1923
Margaritas
Tapas
Corona Draft Beer
Lemonade
Tacos
Mahi Mahi Tacos Plate
Fish Tacos
Ceviche Tostadas 2006
Enchilada Plate
Burrito
Shrimp Fajitas
Tortillas
Crispy Beef Tacos
Fajitas
House Guacamole
Nachos
Plato de Carnitas
Shrimp
The Santa Barbara Shrimp and Chicken
Sit down
Southwestern
Latin
Mexican
Spanish
Television
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Valet Parking
Takeout
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Mid-range
"24 KT margarita is the best thing here. Food is okay but that drink is out of this world. I go for the margarita and just eat an appetizer..."
Mohitwhabi
"A Tex-Mex style Mexican Restaurant, owned by this family, has been in continuous operation in Los Angeles since 1923 (when the family opened up the..."
Malcolm Johnson
"Sweet and spicy. The first time I ate at El Cholo's was about 2.5 years ago on one of my first dates with my boyfriend. We both ordered the Green..."
Kaye
"Great fajitas and the retried beans are out of this world. The house margarita tasted like mix. Great..."
Jenna Reulbach
"Great all around! There was 5 of us with no knowledge of the area and found El Cholo through urbanspoon. The food was excellent and the staff was..."
Jonathan Rosengrant
"Classic L.A. Mexican food. El Cholo has been a favorite for years and I've been there dozens of times for working lunches, friendly get-togethers and..."
Chris James
"I have eaten El Cholo's for decades. The number 1 is addictive as is the salsa and guacamolle. Try the Burrito Dorado. I LOVE this place!!! Great..."
Camie
"100 yrs of delicious food in a fantastic space. Late lunch outside on the patio with the Chicken Mole as a stand out offering. the Corn and green..."
Dave Anderson
"We eat here every single time we visit LA. Or at one of the other locations, but the Santa Monica one has a great outdoor patio where our dog can sit..."
Naomi Renbarger
"There’s a reason this place has been around for 100 years.Some of the best traditional Mexican food in LA - all perfectly prepared and delicious...."
Michael Kovac
"Just amazing. 100 years history. Very tasty and very fresh. Tamy was very kind and friendly. Highly..."
Rashid Yusifov
"Outdoor patio is great, good service, big portions, and delicious. Our table got several different dishes, all great. The guacamole and flan..."
Le
"Authentic Mexican dining, great food and service, the interior is beautiful and very roomy, they have a second floor too, a great place for a..."
joseph hernandez
"Always fun and tasty. Great service. Fair prices. Free street parking after 6pm. Try the crabmeat enchiladas and strawberry..."
Eric Shalov
"My family loves this classic spot and we’ve been going here for years! My children love the quesadillas and dinosaur shaped chicken nuggets AND the..."
Brigitte Kouba Neves (Gigi Yogini)
"Recommend: Taquitos, Chicken Mole Avoid: Margaritas, Flan We were a huge party (16 people) but the dinner was solid! The wait staff were really..."
JB Little
"Everything was very delicious, very nice place, In love with this place 🔥 Amazing personal 👍 Thank..."
Gula Yusifli
"Stopped by because a good friend recommended this place. We are from Arizona and were looking for a good place to eat, our friend told us about this..."
Flor Vargas
"Waited almost 20 before someone came to take our drink order. It was worth the wait, the food was great and plenty of it. 3rd time my wife and I have..."
Robert Lawler
"Went to dinner here with family and were greeted by friendly helpful staff. Chips, salsa and water brought out immediately and refilled fresh. Our..."
Damien Crossling
"Good food, great service and a beautiful place to sit! Everything was delicious but the green corn tamales were a real standout! The outdoor..."
Briana Fortnam
"The restaurant is a typical Mexican restaurant design. It's an establishment in LA and has been for almost a 100 years now. Their menu is wide and..."
Justin Gallop
"This Mexican restaurant was great! The building is historic, the service was excellent, the prices were very reasonable and the food was delicious! I..."
Linda Carson
"Always a great meal and quality..."
Greg Garrett
"Excellent food as usual. The chips and salsa are great. Get the original..."
Manny Kressel
Casa Martin
Casa Martin
82/100 (2645 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mexican
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Spanish
Latin
Latin
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Fish
Pork
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Burrito
Shrimp
Tortillas
Beef
Fajitas
Nachos
Ceviche
Salad
Queso
Chili
Sit down
Latin
Mexican
Reservations
Seating
Free Wifi
Table Service
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Television
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Food was absolutely Amazing! We ordered the Mar, Cielo y Tierra Molcajete. It's Delicous & Big enough for 2 people maybe 3. We also ordered..."
Edwin Recinos Jr
"Every time we visit SoCal, this is a must. Service is always great. They are friendly and their Ceviche is to die for! Micheladas are amazing..."
Liz Gallardo
"Great place very friendly great service and great flavor Mexican..."
Jesus Corrales
"Quick. Reasonably priced. Great food ! For an order of Taquitos, 2 orders of tacos and 2 margaritas; my boyfriend and I only spent $33 during happy..."
Chelsea Lopez
"Casa Martin goes above and beyond! We have dined there many times and loved everything about Casa Martin! Excellent food, caring attentive staff, and..."
Jennifer Welch
"Came for lunch/dinner 3 days in a row. The food is great! Try anything with Mole! The Veggie spinach enchiladas are great..."
Sam Silva
"I've been getting recommended to this place for a while now. We came in yesterday and it was better then I thought. This is a must stop when in Santa..."
Erica DeLeon
"Best Mexican food I've had in a long time !!!!! I Highly recommend it. Amazing service. I definitely love how they always make you feel at home...."
Belinda P Pena
"Fabulous food, friendly hard working staff and great..."
Terri Collins
"That was the best Mexican food I've eaten in a long long..."
Tony De Leon Sr.
"Great food and awesome service! We eat here every time we’re in the Santa Monica..."
Shaun Schuster
"The best fish tacos! Next I will have to try their micheladas..."
Mari Estrada
"Amazing food and drinks with even better service! These guys are the real deal! Professional and very personal, some of the nicest people we've..."
Natalie McGee Reynolds
"Casa Martin in Santa Monica offers a delightful dining experience. The food is delicious and the staff is attentive. The cozy ambiance adds to the..."
Amjad Bahmad
"We had the Cevice and it was fabulous! Balanced acidity with stunning visual presentation! Flavorprofile was just right. A little spice, but not so..."
Susan Hanfland
"We loved every thing about this restaurant. The service was outstanding, and the food was amazing! I loved the decor and music. I highly recommend..."
Patty K
"This spot is pretty tight! You're two blocks from the Santa Monica Pier, but paying prices as though you're 10 blocks away. The service was excellent..."
Jamaal Matthews
"This was an excellent Mexican Food restaurant. I loved everything from the service to the delicious food. We tried the nachos with chicken. They were..."
Steven Díaz Zalduondo
"Clean and convenient place to get high taste Mexican food at a reasonable price in Santa Monica. Mari took exceptional care of us and even treated us..."
Vikram Nair
"I eat at a lot of places like this. This one stands out significantly. They make real margaritas, no pre made mix out of a bottle. The house..."
Taylor Johnson
"Flight off margaritas had me feeling great. Tacos were amazing..."
dezmond edwards
"CAMARONES A LA DIABLA was delicious! Every dish that I saw come out of the kitchen I wanted to try or take a photo of it. Their service was superb..."
Janae Price
"Are you kidding me? This place is hands down the best Jalisco style food in the state. The drinks, the food, the service and the vibe. The brothers..."
famousaj1
"Walked for a carry out order and the staff was very friendly/funny/helpful when ordering. I ordered two tamales (pollo en chile verde - chicken with..."
Marilyn Zizumbo
"I'm so glad we found this place. The staff was awesome and the burritos were incredible (and huge!) Great margaritas too. I'm definitely eating..."
Dan R.
"Great food, good atmosphere and extremely nice staff. Love their ceviche! The mojitos and the pomegranate margaritas are delicious. Its a small..."
Stefani Tucker
"Soooo, we just came here in September of 2021 and we wanted to go back again.. We both ordered different food and loved both meals.... I got this..."
Jody Mills
"Being from Texas, it's hard to find Great Mexican food. We've tried several Mexican restaurants throughout CA but never found any that we liked..."
Lance Worlow
"Food and service was amazing 👏, Back again a year later and still amazing!! Casa Martin has become a must when in town. Tonight we had our kids..."
AMANDA SEARCY
"Good Mexican food near the pier. Price is on par with eating near the pier but the portions make up for it. Food was authentic. Server was polite and..."
Juan Munoz
"Absolutely amazing! The food was so delicious! The drinks were fantastic!! The place looks great! Everyone is very nice, and the owner makes you feel..."
Jose Gutierrez
Jinky's Cafe
Jinky's Cafe
81/100 (1981 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
American
American
Cafe
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Salad
Chili
Sandwiches
Burrito
Burger
Eggs Benedict
Tater tots
French Toast
Toasts
Omelette
Waffles
Crepes
Pancakes
Cakes
Sit down
Café
American
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Highchairs Available
Television
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"This place takes CASH ONLY! It was quite the inconvenience not knowing this ahead of time. Had to walk to an ATM. I had the bacon, eggs and potato..."
Aliza Brown
"Had a nice quick meal here mid morning. Was priced like everything around it, $100 for 4 people. Pretty quick service, and excellent quality food..."
chad fonner
"Great place for breakfast. Just a bewildering choice, you could eat here for a year and not have the same breakfast twice. Not cheap but I guess that..."
Michael Harding
"Update! ( June 2023) I love this cute breakfast lunch restaurant! My favorite dish is the Fiesta Bowl with chicken because of the cilantro lime rice..."
eriko p
"Awesome breakfast, pancakes are delicious and Bombay tea ☕️ is incredible , I asked for a breakfast they have a lot of selections included gluten..."
Marie Cazares
"It was our last day in LA and we couldn’t have decided on a great Breakfast/Brunch spot. Also it’s close enough to the pier where you can just..."
Fredrick Anyanwu
"This was a pretty nice casual breakfast place. The plates are big and the service was fast. FYI the pot if coffee is 2 cups..."
Joe Muller
"Good service and incredible food with huge portions. I had pancakes and my husband had an omelette. Reasonably priced for breakfast for the Santa..."
Tea and Cake for the Soul
"Come early on weekends to avoid waiting. Only around 5 tables outside, but lots more inside. We had french toast, which was really good, and the..."
Alex A
"Quesadilla was huge AND delicious. Fruit was fresh and more than enough. Service was prompt and very friendly. Environment was busy but quiet..."
Nick Cahow
"Not the worse food in the world, but not close to the best or best deal of course but you know where you..."
Drifton A. Way
"This place was really good. Highly recommend the chili..."
Willie Williams
"Jinky's is located in a super cute area in Santa Monica. Parking can be a bear but you will find a place. We just love their breakfast. They have a..."
Elizabeth Lascheid
"I had the waffle tower which for $19 was really good. The ice cream was rich & thick n honestly tastes homemade. The bananas were fresh and sauces n..."
MJ “Mindy” MJ
"Amazing new vegan options! This is the first restaurant I've seen that had vegan Just Egg on the menu! They can change any scramble or omelette into..."
Cari
"This place was an excellent experience. They are very flexible with their customers and have a balanced menu. Even though one of my plates wasn't to..."
Justin Ortega
Tallula's
Tallula's
81/100 (6283 ratings)
Restaurants
Latin
Vegan Options
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Latin
Gluten Free Options
Mexican
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Tortillas
Nachos
Ceviche
Fish
Salad
Chili
Duck
Latin
Mexican
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Outdoor Seating
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Full Bar
Television
Private Dining
Accepts Credit Cards
Street Parking
Family style
Beach
Non-smoking restaurants
Delivery
Reservations
Valet Parking
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"First time eating here last night, and it was a truly great experience. We had a few things from the happy hour menu (which was great) and some mains..."
Paul Travisano
"Tallula’s was absolutely wonderful. I have celiac disease and my sister took me as a treat. The menu was clearly labeled what was gluten free. The..."
Jaycee Pendleton
"Hand made tacos were very tasty.. guacamole packs a good punch and steak was very nicely done! Drinks were great... Will definitely be..."
LZY
"Great service! Nachos with beef were best nachos I have had in a long time. Taco were..."
mark scharaga
"Wonderful food and fantastic ambience. Make sure.to try the crispy cauliflower (delicious!!!) and the house margaritas with the good tequila! ..."
Kristina deBroin
Barney's Beanery
Barney's Beanery
70/100 (3582 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Pub
American
American
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Breakfast
Nachos
Pancakes
Omelette
Fish
Salad
Wings
Chili
Calamari
Sandwiches
Calamares
Burger
Tapas
Tacos
Ribs
Shrimp
Sit down
American
Bar
Pub
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Seating
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Drinks
Late Night
Brunch
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Just had a sharing platter but was great, drinks a little slow but the waitress explained it was karaoke and only one bar staff on, still enjoyed it..."
Jane Day
"Fab place! Lively, friendly and loads of choice on the menu! Definately recommend for both brunch and..."
Clare Hall
"Love this place and beer with snacks :) I recommend this in Santa Monica..."
Martin Handal
"Their Ultimate Burger is a fine right burger. Also they make a good mac n’ cheese/bacon combo if you ask for it. Good response time on food and..."
Jeremy Michael Smith
"One of our favorite places for many years now. Coming from Central California we get to visit one of our favorite restaurant Barney's Beanery three..."
Cheryl Miller Pair
"Love this place, good beer, great appetisers, even a New Zealand Sauvignon blank which warms our kiwi hearts. Good vibe with good music & plenty of..."
Michael Haig
"Clam chowder better than expected. Wings good....and sliders. Great atmosphere with nostalgic twist. Will be a regular place to visit when in the..."
Philemon Gonzales
"Good for a casual lunch or for groups. We had lunch here and found the serving sizes to be a typical American size i.e. large. I enjoyed my eggs..."
Satiety Society
"Great atmosphere. Decent food and a great place to shoot the breeze with some friends on a lazy Sunday..."
Evan Tempest
"The potato skins are beautifuly crunchy and filled with plenty of mushroom, spinach and lots of cheese. Oh these babies were my absolute..."
Bitemeshowme
"Went to watch my 49ers win against the Cardinals..and watched the Bills beat the cowboys! 1st time there, they have lots of tv’s to watch the..."
Carol
"Didn't get a chance to eat here, but the atmosphere of this place was very unique. There were a bunch of license plates and Christmas lights on the..."
Albert Emery
"I've been coming to this Barney's Beanery for years and it never disappoints. I love to watch sports here, huge TVs and great beers and food. Famous..."
Lawson Desrochers
"Barney's Beanery is a family friendly restaurant located at Santa Monica's Promenade. I started with a 160z craft Stella Artois🍺👍, and for..."
Ari. Sol
"Recently, I had the pleasure of dining at Barney’s Beanery in Santa Monica, and I must say, it was an outstanding experience that left a lasting..."
Gerald Johnson
"A very cool and fun place to eat if you’re at the promenade! Many options to choose from if you’re hungry. I don’t recommend the clam chowder..."
Katy Garcia
"Fresh food and good vibes. Now the service was so so. Our waitress wasn't so friendly, she took her time to get out drinks and would walk pass us,..."
Ralph Flores
"The server suggested the wings extra crispy and they didn’t disappoint at all. Some of the best wings I’ve had on the west side. Lemon pepper was..."
JD
"Been here 4 days in a row. Service was always very friendly and attentive. Tried the burger, pizza, chili, tacos and wings - all great for the price...."
Onur Ihsan Arsun
"Best sports bar I've found in Santa Monica so far – and just a great, funky bar in general. Awesome bartenders. Great beer selection. Great seating..."
Linn Davis