Top rated Mexican restaurants in Santa Monica

Experience the best that Santa Monica has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 32 places from Mexican restaurant category.

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Yagul Cafe
Cafe
👍👍 Oaxacan food is an elevated form if Me Ivan food - more refined sauces and unique products (I.e. small chilies and grasshoppers). So glad we discovered Yagul Cafe. The fish tacos were delightful with hand made corn tortillas. The chili 🌶 rellenos were small (2), nicely spicy and stuffed with chee...
$$ $$
4.90 (154 reviews)
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Sol Agave - santa monica
Mexican restaurant
Stylish, upmarket restaurant & bar presenting creative takes on Mexican classics.
4.60 (453 reviews)
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Gilbert's El Indio Restaurant
Mexican restaurant
South-of-the-border favorites & a full bar draw a neighborhood crowd to this informal old-timer.
$ $$$
4.50 (1.6K reviews)
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Lares
Mexican restaurant
Veteran local Mexican eatery serving breakfast, lunch & dinner with margaritas & mariachi music.
$$ $$
4.50 (1K reviews)
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Mercado
Mexican restaurant
Sleek, contemporary digs doling out creative Mexican meals, plus an extensive tequila menu.
$$ $$
4.50 (750 reviews)
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LA PUREPECHA COCINA MEXICANA
Mexican restaurant
Familiar quick eats such as tacos, burritos, enchiladas & tamales in a snug, casual venue.
$ $$$
4.50 (248 reviews)
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George's Burgers
Hamburger restaurant
Dinerlike comfort-chow hub dishing out big burgers, ample breakfasts & sandwiches early till late.
$ $$$
4.40 (1.4K reviews)
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Tacos Por Favor
Mexican restaurant
Mexican breakfast, lunch & dinner, including burritos, enchiladas & tacos, in a no-frills setting.
$ $$$
4.40 (1.4K reviews)
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Benny's Tacos & Rotisserie Chicken in Santa Monica
Mexican restaurant
Contemporary counter-serve eatery featuring Mexican fare & rotisserie chicken, plus patio seating.
$ $$$
4.40 (1.3K reviews)
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El Pollo Loco
Mexican restaurant
Fast-food chain outpost known for Mexican classics made with fire-grilled chicken.
$ $$$
4.40 (841 reviews)
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Tocaya Modern Mexican
Mexican restaurant
A menu of updated Mexican bowls, tacos & burritos features at this bright, trendy counter serve.
$$ $$
4.40 (677 reviews)
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SaMo’s Oaxaca
Oaxacan restaurant
👍👍 The food is delicious with generous portions. Best thing on the menu is the California burrito. It’s huge and packed with fries, meat, salsa, avocado cream and cheese.
$ $$$
4.40 (275 reviews)
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Tu Madre
Mexican restaurant
😐 This place was just okay. It was actually a little pricey in the tacos were nothing out of this world. We had the carnet Asada, chicken, and pastrami tacos. We took the stuff to go but the atmosphere seemed okay for drinks especially of your out late. Overall I would give this place a 7/10. The serv...
$$ $$
4.40 (225 reviews)
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Fast Taco 11
Mexican restaurant
Easygoing eatery making traditional Mexican favorites, from à la carte tacos to enchiladas.
$ $$$
4.40 (96 reviews)
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Blue Plate Taco
Mexican restaurant
Locavore Mexican fare served in the Shore Hotel with Pacific views & a beachy vibe.
$$ $$
4.30 (1.8K reviews)
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El Cholo
Mexican restaurant
Local Mexican chain serving classic dishes & margaritas in a traditional setting since the 1920s.
$$ $$
4.30 (1.6K reviews)
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King and Queen Cantina Santa Monica
Mexican restaurant
Vibrant Mexican eatery whipping up tacos, seafood & burritos, plus margaritas & other cocktails.
$$ $$
4.30 (810 reviews)
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Lanea
Cocktail bar
Street food & a wide choice of mezcal, tequila or classic bar drinks in a stylish, lounge setting.
$ $$$
4.30 (263 reviews)
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Tacos 1986
Mexican restaurant
😠 I don’t know why this place has so many good reviews. Those were the worst tacos I have ever ate in my life. Guacamole had too much lime in it, meat wasn’t tasty, I asked for cilantro and I’ve got maybe two small pices. I was super hungry and despite that, when I took a few bites and tried it, I jus...
$ $$$
4.30 (96 reviews)
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RED O CANTINA
Mexican restaurant
Sleek space with an outdoor patio offering elevated Mexican cuisine & gourmet cocktails.
$$$ $
4.20 (1.1K reviews)
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