Tacos Por Favor is one of The 11 Best Places for Mole in Santa Monica.

1. Tacos Por Favor

8.7
1408 Olympic Blvd (at 14th St.), Santa Monica, CA
Taco Restaurant · 128 tips and reviews

Alex G.Alex Grossman: try the mole.

LAistLAist: The menu is massive - from huevos rancheros to mole to birria to tacos to plates like chile verde or chicken diablo. Read more.

Katarina K.Katarina Katsma: Try EVERYTHING! The mole sauce is to die for.

Gilbert's El Indio is one of The 11 Best Places for Mole in Santa Monica.

2. Gilbert's El Indio

8.6
2526 Pico Blvd (26th street), Santa Monica, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 69 tips and reviews

Steven R.Steven Regalado: Super Special Burrito: chicken, with red mole sauce.

Nigel S.Nigel Stewart: Monday's special dish is the enchiladas suizas. Oh man that's good stuff. Great Santa Monica institution.

Jer S.Jer Sam: Cash only!!!

Lares is one of The 11 Best Places for Mole in Santa Monica.

3. Lares

8.5
2909 Pico Blvd (29th St), Santa Monica, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 65 tips and reviews

Paul S.Paul Schrodt: Carnitas, chicken mole, chips and salsa 👌🏻.

Natalie G.Natalie Guerra: Definitely one of the most authentic Mexican Food places on the west side. The setting is great and the food is even better. I recommend the Chicken Chipotle, margaritas & the breakfast!! ❤️

Troy D.Troy Devers: Make sure to ask for the house spicy salsa with your chips, fantastic!

Lula Cocina Mexicana is one of The 11 Best Places for Mole in Santa Monica.

4. Lula Cocina Mexicana

7.1
2722 Main St (Hill St), Santa Monica, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Ocean Park · 54 tips and reviews

Anthony C.Anthony Cordova: Try the chicken mole special...

Jon S.Jon Sanchez: Their mole is really good, and their portions are really great. They don't try to give you a trough of food. The food is great.

Martini M.Martini Mike: Everything's good here! But we come for the margaritas and fish tacos.

Mercado is one of The 11 Best Places for Mole in Santa Monica.

5. Mercado

8.5
1416 4th St (at Santa Monica Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 82 tips and reviews

Veronica C.Veronica Chavira: The Mexican Kale salad is a light started to prepare for their good entree portions. I recommend the mole enchiladas. They are flavorful and filling!

Veronica C.Veronica Chavira: The Mexican Kale salad is a light starter to prepare for their good entree portions. I recommend the mole enchiladas. They are flavorful and filling!

Lauren F.Lauren Foster: The sea bass taco is amazing as is everything else. Jalapeño margarita is a must try.

Santa Monica Place is one of The 11 Best Places for Mole in Santa Monica.

6. Santa Monica Place

9.0
395 Santa Monica Pl (at 3rd St), Santa Monica, CA
Shopping Mall · Downtown Santa Monica · 134 tips and reviews

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Christine Y.Christine Yoo: Very lively and beautiful. Lots of higher end stores and beautiful outdoor seating. Great place to enjoy shopping, good weather and people watching!

@Jonathan360@Jonathan360: Don't overlook Level 3's THE MARKET! Everything from Curious Palate, Groundworks and even a Gourmandise School. Beautiful environment and outdoor area!

Blue Plate Taco is one of The 11 Best Places for Mole in Santa Monica.

7. Blue Plate Taco

8.4
1515 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 137 tips and reviews

Chris V.Chris Visinho: Margaritas, shrimp tacos, amazing mole sauce.

Jeremy T.Jeremy Taylor: Short rib tacos are excellent... I'm eager to try the LOBSTER tacos too!

Dress for the DateDress for the Date: All tacos on the menu are also offered Flaco Taco style in lettuce cups.

La Monarca Bakery is one of The 11 Best Places for Mole in Santa Monica.

8. La Monarca Bakery

8.3
1300 Wilshire Blvd (at Euclid St), Santa Monica, CA
Bakery · 37 tips and reviews

Mark D.Mark Dewald: Amazing service. Best organic & mexican specialty coffee. Fresh authentic baked goodness everyday. Guayaba croissant = heaven.

Rob B.Rob Blasko: Wifi password is "aaeeiipp" - which I assume is the spanish word for "hell yeah, let's get our wifi on!"

Eve L.Eve Landis: Polvorones big and small - yum

Cha Cha Chicken is one of The 11 Best Places for Mole in Santa Monica.

9. Cha Cha Chicken

9.1
1906 Ocean Ave (at Pico Blvd.), Santa Monica, CA
Caribbean Restaurant · Ocean Park · 172 tips and reviews

Jason M.Jason Muhammad: Good stuff. Definitely worth the stop if in Santa Monica/Venice area

Eric Y.Eric Y: Try the jerk chicken enchiladas... sweet, spicy, delicious.

Food NetworkFood Network: On The Best Thing I Ever Ate, Michael Symon's mouth is watering for Coconut Fried Chicken, a classic with a twist, at Cha Cha Chicken, a Caribbean restaurant. Find more tips at Food Network Local. Read more.

Casa Martin is one of The 11 Best Places for Mole in Santa Monica.

10. Casa Martin

7.4
1654 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 18 tips and reviews

Laura E.Laura Estopinal: Jalapeno Margarita is excellent with some lime squeezed in.

Johnnie B.Johnnie Bud: Unbelievable find in near the pier! Shrimp Tacos are the best!

Aaron G.Aaron G: Guacamole is very good and service is great, waiters are always very nice

FIG Santa Monica is one of The 11 Best Places for Mole in Santa Monica.

11. FIG Santa Monica

8.5
101 Wilshire Blvd (at Fairmont Miramar Hotel), Santa Monica, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Wilshire-Montana · 80 tips and reviews

Tiffany S.Tiffany Strobel: Ricotta pancakes and chicken and apple sausage are amazing!!

AskMenAskMen: The fact that 90% of the produce FIG uses is locally & organically grown can’t be ignored. Give it up for Chef Ray Garcia’s emphasis on keeping things fresh. Read more.

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