Blue Plate Taco

Blue Plate Taco is a mexican restaurant Downtown Santa Monica Santa Monica located in United States.

9 / 10
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  • Phone

    (310) 458-2985

  • Website

    blueplatetaco.com

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  • Type

    Mexican Restaurant

Address

1515 Ocean Ave Santa Monica , CA 90401 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 131


Keywords:

margaritas casual cute scenic views good for groups trendy good for dates outdoor seating cheese quesadillas pork belly gardens sangria churros salads roses crowded meats chips coconut beach
Jon Gluck

Love this spot from the Blue Plate geniuses! Awesome Ocean Ave lo-cal, 360 glass & ocean breeze ambiance, and tremendous tacos (small so order 2-4 per). Perfect afterwork/pre-drinks spot w the buds.

Sarp Erkaya

Perfect spot for Tacos !! ???? Pair Lobster , short rib and pork belly for ultimate lunch . Cool spot by the Ocean Dr and friendly service . La Medicina Latina is a great twist to margarita ????????

OJ Brat

Haven’t done any reviews in here for a while but Blue Plate Taco deserves one. WOWWOWWOW...had the steak tacos twice with some elote on the side. Just so mind blowing tasty I can’t believe it! BPTFTW!

Tugba Ünsal

Crab tacos are amazing! Guacomole is fabulos. Corn is a bit sweet and different from which i know. Service is good. Margarita is legendary !!!

Tom McKeever

This is the first place I take visiting friends and family. Great food, great view . Get a pitcher of margs and a big bowl of guac .

Caitlin Taylor

Great ambience and great food. Ordered chips and guacamole (great guac ), a cheese quesadilla (very cheesy and delicious), short rib tacos (a la carte) and grilled fish tacos (a la carte) for two.

Naz F. Gérdabi

I was surprised by how good their MICHELADAs were...I tend to judge mexican food joints by how well they make a michelada ha ha! I had the veggie tacos which were delicious...the truffle oil mmmmmm!

Natalia Papakyriazis

Really tasty food, they will modify the dishes and they have soyrizo chorizo (vegan , organic , and delicious). The tostada was very good, as were the guacamole and watermelon agua fresca .

Jelisa Beaty

This was such a cute little restaurant with a great ambiance. Great for a date night or a night out with friends. The food was amazing and my server was super attentive and nice!

Nick G

Definitely get the guac and chips . Aside from the great guac , it’s served with a house made smokey salsa that’s delicious.

Connie Chiu

Sitting outdoor right along the beachfront with a huge pitcher of white passion fruit sangria and guac + chips , there's really nothing better!

Ryan Warrender

Amazing. Tacos are incredible. The street corn is on another level. Enjoy it! ????????

Dress for the Date

The Vegetarian Flaco Tacos are so amazingly good! All tacos can be ordered a la carte to mix and match. Tapas style .

Kelly Weaver

Chips , salsa , and Guacamole were great. Good margaritas , but limited beer options . Lobster Taco was good, wouldn’t order the pork belly next time....would try something else.

Alfaisal G

Must try the Rip Taco and real Fajitas ,, lovely outside seatings ,, nice atmosphere to have special margarita

Monique Casillas Cruz

Great tacos ! Best part is every wed from 11am-4pm this cute fashion truck parks on Ocean + Broadway called @SelvedgeGoods. Must check out!

Lisa Zimmer

Super cute decor, good service and the waterfront location and patio are great. Portions and drinks are small, but reasonably priced. You're here for the view and people watching .

Roniel Tessler

A great spot with outdoor seating that's close enough to Santa Monica without the crowd. The cauliflower and carrots were delicious!

William Capodanno

Great chips and guacamole , delicious margaritas and solid but not great tacos ( specifically the surf and turf special)

Parsa Oloumi

Here is really alive and joyful and great for date specially in night ! Food is so so , you can find better mexican bar and taco nearby this place !

Amaya

Crispy fish tacos or crispy chicken tacos . Either way get a margarita pitcher . All flavors are amazing and strong so pace yourself.

Dress for the Date

Everything on the menu is delicious. There are many vegetable and vegan selections as well .

Erick Del Castillo

Tacos are simply "ok" I would say you cross the street and hit the food truck , better price and taste, but it's nice to chill and have a drink with friends

Larisa Grollemond

Baja-style fish tacos forever. Also get the mini churros for dessert !

Motaz

The view on the ocean,smily waiter if it is crowded you can book and they will text you if your table is ready

Amy Marks

This place is awesome. Jicama instead of chips if you ask for it. Love the salads and crevice. Great and fast service .

Edoardo Portoraro

Lovely Mexican place , really nice tortillas ! 100% recommended !

Jeremy Taylor

Short rib tacos are excellent... I'm eager to try the LOBSTER tacos too!

Josef Szotten

The mushroom and truffle oil tacos - holy cow that was nice. Cheese quesadilla also delicious. Service good too.

Rachel K

Pro tip: dump the pico de gallo and chipotle salsa into the guacamole for so much more flavor.

Tony Sou

Lobster tacos and the baha fish taco are the best here. #splurge

Kimberly Wiethorn

I echo the sentiments about the lobster tacos . I crave them like crazy! I also love the guac and sparkling rose . Great Ritas too!

Natalie Shell

Good margs , Baja-style fish tacos , and guac . Heat laps and blankets on the patio if you get cold. On the noisier side.

Jimmy Watson

Ask for the special habanero salsa behind the bar . Made from the habanero 's used in the habanero vinegar liquid stuff. Both great.

Sav P

Garden enchiladas !!!! Best enchiladas I’ve ever had. And the service.......absolutely incredible

BaltimoreGal

Ceviche chopped salad was SO good. Hub enjoyed his (fried) fish tacos , too.

Stephanie Anne McCarthy

Suuuper friendly staff . Food review: ONE WORD #Taquitos . Insane. Would go again. ???? /????

Gisele Jaquenod

Everything! But I loved especially the cheese quesadillas and the elote ????

Oliver Delgado

Guacamole & chips comes with Pico de gallo and salsa as well . Great value !

Bridget Gael

Really good casual tacos spot . Guac , marg & fish tacos are all really really tasty.

Dress for the Date

All tacos on the menu are also offered Flaco Taco style in lettuce cups .

Gonzalo Fiorina

Cool spot. Get the fish tacos Baja style . Also the ceviche was amazing.

Linda Cruz

Love the atmosphere! Outdoor seating facing the beach and they even give you panchos if you get cold! Good drinks, only ordered the guacamole which was pretty bland.

Morgane Cattin

Reservation is necessary and totally worth it, you won't know witch dishes to choose! Was fajitas for me...

Pratheeksha KS

Super legit tacos fajitas and margaritas . Lots of vegetarian options

Taylor Marsh

lobster tacos , ceviche , grilled octopus , seafood , margaritas

Kelly Weaver

Chips , Salsa , Guacamole , and Margaraitas.

Joseph Duerr

Lobster taco , margaritas , chips with guacamole are excellent!

Shabby Khalili

Overlooking PCH. Look out for their drink of the day! & if you're feeling a salad , lean towards the Mexican Cobb. mmmm shrimp

Alicia Kosasih

Great place to have afternoon nibbles. Get the salsa sampler with Guacamole & chips for good money value. Coffee was meh, though.

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