Socalo

A California canteen and Mexican pub from award-winning chefs Susan Feniger & Mary Sue Milliken. Free underground parking available.

09/06/2024

ROASTED ANCHO CHILE SHRIMP // ancho chile, white wine, toasted bread, roasted tomato

09/04/2024

The Happiest Hour in Santa Monica is right here at Socalo! 🍺🍹🌮

Wednesday-Friday 3-6p
Saturday 3-5p

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09/01/2024

SHRIMP CEVICHE // sustainable shrimp, sliced avocado, key lime, jalapeño, cherry tomato, red onion, cilantro, ponzu, clamato sauce

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08/30/2024

The weekend starts in 3…2…1..!

08/28/2024

Catch our $10 Socalo Burger on the menu Wed-Fri 3-6p and Sat 3-5p

08/25/2024

SCALLOP AGUACHILE // fresh scallop, oro blanco grapefruit, radish, cucumber, avocado

08/20/2024

Our Jackfruit Tinga are always ready for their close up!


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08/17/2024

Start your morning with our Dogtown Breakfast Plate -eggs your way, slow cooked tomato, spinach, smashed fingerling potato, toast!

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08/16/2024

PESCADO ZARANDEADO // butterflied grilled adobo marinated branzino, pickled onion, tomato citrus salsa, organic corn tortillas

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08/14/2024

Hump day slump is no match for our menu! Available Wed-Friday 3-6p and Saturdays 3-5p

08/10/2024

What a way to start your Weekend! @ Socalo!

Saturdays 9:30a-3p

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08/08/2024

Join us on Wednesday, August 14th for an unforgettable wine dinner featuring winemaker Brandon Sparks-Gillis of Dragonette Cellars, Gourmet Wine Getaways’ wine expert Peter Kerr, and Executive Chef Raul Plascencia’s four-course menu.

Sikil Pak Dip & Plantain Chips

Scallop Aguachile
radish, cucumber
2023 Rosé, Santa Ynez Valley

Blue Fin Tuna
fish skin chicharron, black garlic aioli
2023 Sauvignon Blanc, Happy Canyon

Pork Tenderloin Adobado
summer succotash, warm bacon vinaigrette
2022 Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills
2021 Pinot Noir, Fiddlestix Vineyard

Lamb Rib Taco
mint chutney, jicama, radish, chervil slaw
2020 MJM Syrah

This dinner features five of Dragonette’s award-winning wines served alongside a multi-course menu curated by SOCALO Executive Chef Raul Plascencia for $99 per person (tax, service fee and gratuity not included). Seating is limited.

Tickets ➡️ https://bit.ly/DragonetteDinner

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08/06/2024

Taco Tuesday looking good! 😋

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08/03/2024

Saturday brunch call for Micheladas!

@ Saturdays 9:30a-3p

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08/03/2024

ROASTED ANCHO CHILE SHRIMP // ancho chile, white wine, toasted bread, roasted tomato

08/01/2024

See you at dinner?

07/31/2024

Ready for 🥑🥑🥑

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07/30/2024

Taco Tuesday pick? Jackfruit Tinga Taco! Named one of 's 101 in AND 18 Best + Tacos! 🌮🌮🌮

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07/23/2024

Taco Tuesday or ? Don’t worry you can have both! Tacos, Bowls, Ceviche and more available through Friday on our lunch menu!

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07/18/2024

Vampiro Steak + Shrimp Tacos! 🥩🦐🌮 Try them on our lunch menu! Through July 26th!

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07/16/2024

MEXICANA CHOPPED KALE SALAD // quinoa, chickpeas, avocado, spiced almonds & pepitas, pomegranate seeds, red wine agave vinaigrette

Available on our and menus!

07/09/2024

Our Jackfruit Tinga tacos as seen by 🌮🌮🌮

07/05/2024

SOCALO SANDWICH // chicken breast, applewood smoked bacon, griddled cheese, pickled güero chiles, chipotle aioli, country bread choice of: bbq potato chips or side salad

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07/04/2024

Need last minute libations for your celebration? Grab $8 house cocktails To Go, craft beer growlers, and bottles of Mexican wine before the 4th of July festivities pop off.🍸🇺🇸🍹

Swing by Socalo or order ahead online. We close at 3p on Thursday, July 4th 🍸🇺🇸🍹

On Friday, 7/5, we'll be back to regular hours for and

Walk-ins always welcome!

Wishing you a happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸

07/02/2024

Eat your greens but make it Tacos!

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06/29/2024

Kick off the weekend with Chinola Margarita (or 2!)

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06/25/2024

Jackfruit Tinga Tacos in honor of our super fan 😋😋🌮

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06/20/2024

Lamb Riblets from our new Happy Hour menu!

Wednesday-Friday 3-6p
Saturday 3-5p

06/16/2024

We just added 2 new Tortas to our menu!

Torta de Cochinita Pibil & Torta de Lengua!

Available Wednesday-Friday 3-6p and Saturday 3-5!

Photos from Socalo's post 06/11/2024

The best day of the week!
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06/09/2024

PORK TOMAHAWK // confit pork, pipian verde, pineapple jicama salsa, frisee watercress apple

Photos from Socalo's post 06/05/2024

Our Bowls make a working lunch anything but boring!

Taco Bowl + Burrito Bowl + Salad Bowl

Available for Dine In + Pick up + Delivery!

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✨#StaffPicks ✨Server Renata Cook’s current favorite menu pick is…VAMPIRO STEAK & SHRIMP TACOS // griddled cheese, blue c...
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Thank you friends! For nominating Socalo as your Most Loved Mexican restaurant in #SantaMonica ‼️ It’s an honor to be no...
✨Staff Picks✨Executive Chef Enrique Soltero’s current favorite menu pick….MILPA // ayocote beans, roasted squash, grille...
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By popular demand our Salsa Macha is available TO GO! Pick up a jar on your next visit or add it to your To Go order!  W...
New Cocktail 🚨 The 20th Street Negroni! 🥃  Meant for long leisurely sippin’ 🥃 #socalo #socalosantamonica #negronitime #n...

Address


1920 Santa Monica Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA
90404

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11:30am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 8:30pm
Thursday 11:30am - 8:30pm
Friday 11:30am - 9pm
Saturday 9:30am - 9pm

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