Blue Plate Taco

Authentic/Casual Mexican Food With Stunning Oceanfront & Sunset Views! Farm fresh
Beachy
Healthy
Mexican Cuisine

10/26/2024

We’ve been wrapped up in our Halloween cocktails lately, especially The Mummy 💀

10/24/2024

This week’s Taco Del Dia: Shrimp & Bacon 🤤 featuring Shrimp Diablo, crispy bacon, slaw, and pineapple mango salsa 🍤🥓🌮
Visit the link in our bio to book your reservation today!

10/19/2024

🌮 If you need us this weekend, we’ll be indulging in our taco of the week: Seared salmon seasoned with our secret seasoning and topped with our delicious Mexican slaw, watermelon radish, and lemon caper sauce. 🤤

10/15/2024

🌮 TACO TUESDAY IS HERE 🌮 Indulge in our new limited-time Salmon Tacos all week! Seared salmon seasoned with our secret seasoning and topped with our delicious Mexican slaw, watermelon radish, and lemon caper sauce. 🤤

And don’t forget, Taco Tuesday means buy any two tacos, get one free!* 🤩 Today only 🌮

*excludes lobster tacos. Promo available only on Tuesdays. Subject to change without notice.

10/08/2024

🌮 TACO TUESDAY IS HERE 🌮

We’re launching a brand new taco every Tuesday that you can indulge in all week, starting today with our juicy Chicken Tinga that is swimming in flavor 🤤

PLUS, take advantage of our Taco Tuesday promo: Buy 2, Get 1 FREE.* 😍 Join us every week for a new creation that will spice up your life!

*Subject to change without notice. Excludes lobster tacos.

09/20/2024

Golden Baja Fish Taco paired with a golden Santa Monica sunset… What more could you ask for?! 🌅

09/13/2024

Piled high, cheesy, and unapologetically delicious—just the way nachos should be 😮‍💨

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✨ BPT TURNS 13 YEARS OLD THIS WEEK ✨ Celebrate our anniversary with $13 Classic or Skinny Margaritas all week long! 🥳 Plus, Friday through Sunday, dive into a special throwback menu featuring some of our OG favorites such as Seafood Enchiladas, Pork Belly Tacos, our FAMOUS CHURROS and more! 😍🤤

Reserve your table today and join in on the celebration! 🎉

08/30/2024

T 👏 G 👏 I 👏 F 👏
Kick off the holiday weekend with a margarita in hand!

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⭐️NEW COCKTAIL ALERT⭐️Say hello to our new Garden Gimlet 😍 Swipe through the photos to see how we make this cocktail taste as fresh as it does!
Cheers to the weekend ✨

08/16/2024

Spice up your Friday with our Camarones A La Diabla - marinated with mojo de ajo, chipotle adobo pepper, cayenne and secret seasoning 🍤🔥

08/09/2024

Say it with us: Fridays 👏 were 👏 made 👏 for 👏 margaritas 👏
And why just have one when you could have two? 😋

08/02/2024

The weekend is officially here which means it’s time for a beach day! ☀️🏝️🌊 Don’t forget to grab your BPT Beach Box on your way to the sand - tacos with your choice of protein, warm and crispy chips with salsa, and a classic or skinny margarita… All to-go. 😍 Order ahead and pick up on your way to the water!

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INTRODUCING THE BPT BEACH BOX 🌮😍 Perfect for your next beach outing or whenever you’re on the move! Enjoy your favorite tacos with your choice of protein, crunchy chips and salsa, and a refreshing classic or skinny margarita - all for only ✨$25✨
Order ahead and pick it up on your way to the water!

06/20/2024

Your first @ has to pay for a round of margs 🍹
We don’t make the rules 🤷‍♀️

06/07/2024

Father’s Day is around the corner and what better way to show your love than with the ultimate BBQ experience?! 😍 Ribs and wings smothered in our chef’s signature chipotle BBQ sauce, creating the perfect blend of smoky, spicy and delicious. Don’t wait – visit the link in our bio to book your reservation today and treat Dad to a feast fit for a king!

05/17/2024

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Pictured: Pepita Queso Fundido 🤤

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Cinco De Mayo is THIS Sunday and we’re celebrating with Happy Hour Margaritas all day long! 🎉 Plus, we’re officially launching a new bar menu item, Mexican Candy Shots! 😍 Gather your friends and head over to Blue Plate Taco this weekend for beachside Cinco De Mayo drinks, all served with tequila from our friends at 🍋‍🟩

04/26/2024

Did you know all of our taco options are also available as burritos? 🌯🤤 And yes, that includes everything from the barbacoa to the lobster 😍

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Shake up your Friday with a taste of the “Westside” 🍹 Vodka, cucumber, mint, lime, and simple syrup 😋 What taco are you pairing this cocktail with?

04/12/2024

Movie Fridays at Third Street Promenade are back and we’ve got dinner covered! 🌮 Order the Movie Night Combo: choose any 3 tacos with rice and beans plus optional 50% off any takeaway wine bottles! (Yes, you read that right). 😍 Must use promo code HSM50 to redeem.

Offer ends on Friday, April 12th, 2024 at 10PM.

04/05/2024

Mark your calendars! is almost here, and we’re ready to celebrate. 🍻 This Sunday, buying a draft beer means snagging a free glass thanks to our friends at and !* It’s a steal you can’t miss 🎉
*While supplies last

04/05/2024

Happiness is a sizzling plate of Chicken Fajitas sitting in front of you 🤤 What dish are you cozying up with?

12/19/2023

You love our food so much, you wish you could serve it at your next party or gathering? Then you’re in for a treat, because BPT Catering is fully available.

Head to our website to place your online order, one day advance order recommended*

12/16/2023

Don’t eat meat? Not a problem. Taco offers a selection of food that are vegan! Next time, we recommend ordering the veggie burrito that includes truffle aioli 🤤

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Our Story

We're a farm fresh, healthy, Mexican cuisine spot with a beachy, West Coast vibe. Our delicious margaritas, steak, fish, & chicken tacos are just a few of our well-known and popular menu items. Our location in Santa Monica treats guests to beautiful ocean views!

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Address


1515 Ocean Avenue
Santa Monica, CA
90401

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 10pm
Tuesday 12pm - 10pm
Wednesday 12pm - 10pm
Thursday 12pm - 10pm
Friday 12pm - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 10pm

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