Top rated Mexican restaurants in Santa Monica, United States to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

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 48 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...

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4.90 (154 reviews) (~0.5 km from centre)

Tacos Chidos

Mexican restaurant

👍👍 Visiting from Canada, excited to try some real burrito and Tacos, google recommended this spot but my husband was not impressed by the street setting( I bought one burrito with pork and chicken in it) gave some to my husband 🤯 he enjoyed every bite! By the time we were done eating the line was so l...

4.80 (302 reviews) (~2.8 km from centre)

La Isla Bonita

Mexican restaurant

$ $$$

4.70 (271 reviews) (~2.87 km from centre)

Tocaya Modern Mexican

Mexican restaurant

👍👍 Came from out of town to visit Venice Beach and wanted Mexican food. This place stood out to me. No regrets. The margarita tasted so fresh and the burrito was solid. I have a good feeling everything on the menu is tasty. I’d definitely come back. The restrooms are outside the restaurant. Kind of str...

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4.60 (1.7K reviews) (~4.07 km from centre)

La Fiesta Brava

Mexican restaurant

Fish tacos, burritos & homemade salsa are some of the offerings at this enduring laid-back eatery.

$ $$$

4.60 (624 reviews) (~2.83 km from centre)

Sol Agave - santa monica

Mexican restaurant

Stylish, upmarket restaurant & bar presenting creative takes on Mexican classics.

4.60 (453 reviews) (~1.14 km from centre)

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) (~2.66 km from centre)

Casablanca

Mexican restaurant

Long-running Mexican eatery with a Bogart theme serving classic eats with a tequila cart & guitar.

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4.50 (1.2K reviews) (~2.92 km from centre)

Lares

Mexican restaurant

Veteran local Mexican eatery serving breakfast, lunch & dinner with margaritas & mariachi music.

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4.50 (1K reviews) (~2.99 km from centre)

Mercado

Mexican restaurant

Sleek, contemporary digs doling out creative Mexican meals, plus an extensive tequila menu.

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4.50 (750 reviews) (~0.52 km from centre)

Chulita

Mexican restaurant

Alta California menu of local, seasonal Mexican cuisine along with mezcal & tequila for sipping.

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4.50 (513 reviews) (~2.84 km from centre)

LA PUREPECHA COCINA MEXICANA

Mexican restaurant

Familiar quick eats such as tacos, burritos, enchiladas & tamales in a snug, casual venue.

$ $$$

4.50 (248 reviews) (~0.18 km from centre)

George's Burgers

Hamburger restaurant

Dinerlike comfort-chow hub dishing out big burgers, ample breakfasts & sandwiches early till late.

$ $$$

4.40 (1.4K reviews) (~2.61 km from centre)

Tacos Por Favor

Mexican restaurant

Mexican breakfast, lunch & dinner, including burritos, enchiladas & tacos, in a no-frills setting.

$ $$$

4.40 (1.4K reviews) (~1.02 km from centre)

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) (~0.48 km from centre)

El Pollo Loco

Mexican restaurant

Fast-food chain outpost known for Mexican classics made with fire-grilled chicken.

$ $$$

4.40 (841 reviews) (~1.13 km from centre)

Tocaya Modern Mexican

Mexican restaurant

A menu of updated Mexican bowls, tacos & burritos features at this bright, trendy counter serve.

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4.40 (677 reviews) (~0.56 km from centre)

Clutch

Mexican restaurant

Laid-back setting for Northern Mexican cuisine specializes in barbacoa, smoked duck & veggies.

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4.40 (518 reviews) (~3.17 km from centre)

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) (~1.07 km from centre)

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...

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4.40 (225 reviews) (~0.32 km from centre)

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Top rated Mexican restaurants in Santa Monica, United States