Planning a trip to Los Angeles?
Foursquare can help you find the best places to go to.
Blue Plate Taco
Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica
"Lobster taco, margaritas, chips with guacamole are excellent!"(17 Tips)
"Lobster tacos and the baha fish taco are the best here."(17 Tips)
"lobster tacos, ceviche, grilled octopus, seafood, margaritas"(25 Tips)
"Short rib tacos are excellent... I'm eager to try the..."(3 Tips)
130 Tips and reviewsFilter:
- margaritas
- casual
- cute
- scenic views
- good for groups
- (15 more)
Sort:
- Popular
- Recent
- Jon GluckDecember 12, 2012Love 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.Upvoted Feb 24
Sarp ErkayaSeptember 13, 2016Perfect 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 BratJuly 14, 2019Haven’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 ÜnsalMay 30, 2017Crab tacos are amazing! Guacomole is fabulos. Corn is a bit sweet and different from which i know. Service is good. Margarita is legendary !!!
Caitlin TaylorMay 8, 2016Great 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.
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.
Naz F. GérdabiAugust 11, 2016I 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 PapakyriazisNovember 15, 2016Really 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 BeatyNovember 16, 2015This 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 GJuly 22, 2018Definitely get the guac and chips. Aside from the great guac, it’s served with a house made smokey salsa that’s delicious.
Connie ChiuMay 31, 2015Sitting outdoor right along the beachfront with a huge pitcher of white passion fruit sangria and guac + chips, there's really nothing better!
Monique Casillas CruzJuly 10, 2013Great tacos! Best part is every wed from 11am-4pm this cute fashion truck parks on Ocean + Broadway called @SelvedgeGoods. Must check out!
Alfaisal GMay 19, 2017Must try the Rip Taco and real Fajitas,, lovely outside seatings,, nice atmosphere to have special margarita
The Vegetarian Flaco Tacos are so amazingly good! All tacos can be ordered a la carte to mix and match. Tapas style.
William CapodannoJune 28, 2015Great chips and guacamole, delicious margaritas and solid but not great tacos ( specifically the surf and turf special)
Kelly WeaverJuly 5, 2018Chips, 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.
Ryan WarrenderApril 1, 2018Amazing. Tacos are incredible. The street corn is on another level. Enjoy it! 👍👍
Lisa ZimmerDecember 7, 2012Super 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 TesslerApril 10, 2016A great spot with outdoor seating that's close enough to Santa Monica without the crowd. The cauliflower and carrots were delicious!
Parsa OloumiSeptember 11, 2016Here 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 !
AmayaSeptember 2, 2016Crispy fish tacos or crispy chicken tacos. Either way get a margarita pitcher. All flavors are amazing and strong so pace yourself.
Amy MarksNovember 5, 2018This place is awesome. Jicama instead of chips if you ask for it. Love the salads and crevice. Great and fast service.- Everything on the menu is delicious. There are many vegetable and vegan selections as well.
Baja-style fish tacos forever. Also get the mini churros for dessert!
Josef SzottenApril 8, 2016The mushroom and truffle oil tacos - holy cow that was nice. Cheese quesadilla also delicious. Service good too.
Kimberly WiethornMay 25, 2013I echo the sentiments about the lobster tacos. I crave them like crazy! I also love the guac and sparkling rose. Great Ritas too!
Stephanie Anne McCarthyMay 17, 2023Suuuper friendly staff. Food review: ONE WORD #Taquitos. Insane. Would go again. 🌮/🌮
Pro tip: dump the pico de gallo and chipotle salsa into the guacamole for so much more flavor.
Natalie ShellJanuary 6, 2018Good margs, Baja-style fish tacos, and guac. Heat laps and blankets on the patio if you get cold. On the noisier side.
Shabby KhaliliOctober 26, 2014Overlooking PCH. Look out for their drink of the day! & if you're feeling a salad, lean towards the Mexican Cobb. mmmm shrimp
Jimmy WatsonMarch 30, 2013Ask for the special habanero salsa behind the bar. Made from the habanero's used in the habanero vinegar liquid stuff. Both great.
MotazOctober 23, 2017The view on the ocean,smily waiter if it is crowded you can book and they will text you if your table is ready
Linda CruzFebruary 24, 2013Love 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.
Oliver DelgadoOctober 28, 2012Guacamole & chips comes with Pico de gallo and salsa as well. Great value!
Erick Del CastilloSeptember 15, 2015Tacos 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
BaltimoreGalJune 17, 2019Ceviche chopped salad was SO good. Hub enjoyed his (fried) fish tacos, too.
Morgane CattinSeptember 16, 2014Reservation is necessary and totally worth it, you won't know witch dishes to choose! Was fajitas for me...
Bridget GaelJanuary 29, 2022Really good casual tacos spot. Guac, marg & fish tacos are all really really tasty.
Gisele JaquenodJuly 5, 2019Everything! But I loved especially the cheese quesadillas and the elote 😍- All tacos on the menu are also offered Flaco Taco style in lettuce cups.
Sav PMay 19, 2018Garden enchiladas!!!! Best enchiladas I’ve ever had. And the service.......absolutely incredible
Alicia KosasihJanuary 5, 2013Great place to have afternoon nibbles. Get the salsa sampler with Guacamole & chips for good money value. Coffee was meh, though.
RoomCriticJanuary 3, 2014Enjoy tacos and cervesa on the beach front, attached to the fabulous Shore Hotel. Great to beating jet lag Read more
455 Photos
Foursquare © 2024 Lovingly made in NYC, CHI, SEA & LA
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
(310) 458-2985
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
See More
You might also like
Places people like to go after Blue Plate Taco
- 9.5
"Beautiful beach, fun boardwalk with food, shops and vendors. Fishing on the pier. Showers at the beach."
Lady Steinberg - 9.2
"Had a great time on the 3 occasions I've been here. Parking availability is great!"
Elias Gonzalez - 8.9
"Bottomless Mimosas and a great atmosphere. Dope brunch spot."
ONTAY JOHNSON
Appears on 387 lists
Created by Arthur♡♡♡
200 items • 18 followers
Created by R
192 items • 9 followers
Created by Amanda Markell
169 items • 73 followers
