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Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Ocean Park, Santa Monica
"Strong margaritas!! Great Chicken Enchiladas too!"(20 Tips)
"classic Cadillac. Tamales"(2 Tips)
"Great spot for happy hour or meals with friends and family."(5 Tips)
"cheese-stuffed chile rellenos are the best I’ve"(2 Tips)
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Jon SanchezApril 8, 2016Their 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.Upvote1Downvote
The ArtificialNovember 27, 2017This restaurant serves a variety of Mexican dishes and has a great bar and patio to enjoy margaritas at, after your day at the beach.Upvote1Downvote
Kelly LaymonDecember 29, 2013Nice margaritas, but they also still have the wonderful and salty old school tortilla chips that every other Mexican joint has done away with. Most are gross and bland, but these are actually good!Upvote1Downvote
Chris CooksonMay 11, 2015Great food at a decent price, the Día de Muertos stuff at the entrance is a nice touch
UpvoteDownvote- Lulas never fails! Excellent variations of margaritas and can't go wrong with the classic Cadillac. Tamales are a rare find and very delicious here.UpvoteDownvote
- Jeff StrnadMay 27, 2019The roasted, cheese-stuffed chile rellenos are the best I’ve had - maybe in Texas, but just incredible.UpvoteDownvote
Great everything... except that weak infused shot of the day. BEST fish tacos and margaritas in all of S.M.!!UpvoteDownvote- Everything's good here! But we come for the margaritas and fish tacos.
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Steve RasmussenMay 2, 2013Chicken Tequitos & mushroom crepe are excellent. House margarita's are STRONG :) Visiting from Australia this is great Mexican cuisine.Upvote1Downvote
Sana SheraliMarch 9, 2015Late night Mexican - open until 2 am! Lobster taquitos + chips & salsa...yum!
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My go to late night Cadillac margarita spot though the crowd gets pretty old that time of night.UpvoteDownvote- Great spot for happy hour or meals with friends and family. One of my SM favorites!UpvoteDownvote
Doris NeubauerJuly 24, 2013Great margaritas for the west side. Get there before 7pm for happy hour.UpvoteDownvote
Meg FarmerAugust 11, 2016Convenient location, solid margs and guac, but no taco Tuesday specials.🌮UpvoteDownvote- Doris NeubauerOctober 11, 2014Great chips and salsa plus margaritas. Very colorful atmosphere.UpvoteDownvote
My favorite margarita place- happy hour in the bar area 1-6 everyday. Ask for Margarita the waitress. And don't forget to get the pickled carrots!UpvoteDownvote
Stephanie ChevalierJune 1, 2010Baja fish tacos hit the spot. The margaritas are lethal and pack a quick punch. Watch out for the hangover that starts approx 30 minutes following the first sip...UpvoteDownvote
Been a regular for 20 years. Many of the staff have been here since then. Feels like home!Upvote3Downvote
Happy hour menu at the bar starts at 1PM!
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Davina VillagranaNovember 10, 2012Great service, great food, great atmosphere!!! Definitely recommend!UpvoteDownvote
Alexander LangeFebruary 11, 2012Great lunch spot for a great price. Awesome. Chips and salsa
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GideonApril 20, 2011Chile rellenos are very solid. Try one of each cheese and ground beef.UpvoteDownvote
Glenn MorganJune 25, 2012Way over priced for the same food you could get at the 7-11 frozen food section. Their margaritas are small and also over priced. The only plus is that they are on Main street.UpvoteDownvote- The lobster tacos are amazing. You won't be sorry!UpvoteDownvote
Vera NottellingyouApril 15, 2013Not bad just a little over priced but its santa monicaUpvoteDownvote
Caroline MorganSeptember 29, 2012If you have any respect for the sanctity of a margarita you will not eat hereUpvoteDownvote
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- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
(310) 392-5711
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Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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