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

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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Highlights

  • 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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