Socalo is a vibrant seasonal SoCal Mexican restaurant in Santa Monica, blending authentic Mexican flavors with fresh California ingredients. Created by award-winning chefs Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken, it offers a unique dining experience featuring sharable dishes, small-batch spirits, Mexican wines, and craft beers on tap. The venue combines casual beachy ambiance with conscientious sourcing and sustainability commitments, making it a standout destination for modern Mexican cuisine.
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Wed-Fri 3PM - 6PM
Sat 3PM - 5PM
Sat 3PM - 5PM
Drink Specials
- Michelada $7
- Margarita de la Casa $8
- El Picante $8
- Chinola Margarita $8
- Oaxacan Old Fashioned $8
- Socalo Suprema Margarita $18
- Well Drinks $8
- Cerveza del Dia $5
- Passion Fruit Mimosa $8
- Casa Madero Chardonnay $8
- Casa Madero Cabernet Sauvignon $10
Food Specials
- Gobernador Taco $4.25
- Mushroom Dobladita $12
- Grilled Barbacoa Taco $4.25
- Carnitas Taco $4.25
- Chicken Taco Dorado $4
- Jackfruit Tinga Taco $4
- Green Fish Ceviche Tostadita $7.50
- Salsa Flight & Chips $5
- Hot Honey-Glazed Wings $12.75
- Grilled Lamb Riblets $10
- Socalo Burger $10
- Steak Mulita $5
- Pato’s Spinach Queso Dip $7.50
- Baked Nachos $8.50
- Quesadilla $8.50
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- Seasonal SoCal Mexican cuisine inspired by regions like Tijuana and Baja with a California twist
- Focused bar program featuring small-batch spirits, Mexican wines, and craft beers on tap
- Dog-friendly open-air patios romantically lit with string lights and heat lamps
Important Details
- Dinner reservations recommended but walk-ins welcome
- Open for indoor and outdoor dining Tuesday through Saturday
- Counter service at lunch; full-service dining at dinner
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