Convenient location by Santa Monica Pier but that is about it…read more Tacos were dry and while not bad per say, also nothing special and can find better food for much better prices. Came here with native Mexicans who said that the birria did not taste authentic at all. Overpriced, certainly for the quality of food but guess you are paying for the location. Charged $17 for 3 birria tacos. No signage of the pricing on the truck so unsure if this is consistent. They have stools and a small floating bar if you want to grab a quick bite by the truck. Seems that most of the rave reviews were from the years prior, perhaps quality or pricing has changed.

I was happy to find this food truck, which makes authentic Mexican tacos at very reasonable prices…read more I had the mulita al carnita, which is usually served on a plate, but they were kind enough to wrap in up in foil so I could eat it while walking. Freshly made tortillas with cheese, meat and salsa toppings. I was very happy with my food selection. I only wish I'd had a bigger appetite to sample more of their dishes. They are friendly and centrally located in Santa Monica, not too far from Santa Monica Boulevard. Well worth a stop if you're in the area.

Ordered the spicy pork and beef bulgogi quesadillas…read more Food came out within 10 mins, tortillas were fresh and toasted, meat was juicy and flavorful, and the cheese melted nicely. It came out to $20 plus tax which is extremely reasonable for the area and for how loaded the quesadillas were with meat. All in all, I give this truck 5 stars! They must have improved their quality since some of these older reviews.

I saw this food truck nearby and wondered if this truck comes around here often. Sometimes, I don't…read morelike these moving targets that I cannot check-in to because the origin of this truck is in Santa Monica. Approaching this truck at this late hour after the lunch rush, I'm wondering if they're ready to close up. I looked over the menu and had a few questions. I kept on moving from left to right until I saw two people sitting in the cab of the truck. They see me and jump to their feet like soldiers about to salute a higher ranking officer. Yet, it was just me. I begin to ask, which is better, Mongolian BBQ or Korean BBQ? The guy said Korean BBQ. For the Korean BBQ, which is better, the beef or the spicy pork? He said the beef is more popular. So the beef it is. How spicy do you want it? Sometimes I can handle spicy but today I requested for mild. Wait about five minutes and my order is ready. It's certainly a heavy plate caring it to a table I can just hoover this quickly. A nice helping of rice topped with beef and some vegetables is a portion fit for lunch. Something to hold me over for a late dinner for sure. Wish there was more kimchee but the macaroni salad was enough to put me into a food coma.

I am giving this place 4 stars as a food truck, not compared to all restaurants. You'll probably…read morehear this truck before you see it. I can't help it, the fun 90's music got my attention. The lady in the truck is super nice. We got seasoned fries and the premium hummus plate. Perfect snack food for a great Santa Monica day. They are only in Santa Monica on the weekends and I am not sure exactly where

When our apartment community posted the list of food trucks for the month, I was most excited about…read morethe visit from Tocky's pita. We had: one chicken pita, one falafel pita, hummus and french fries. I'm not a huge falafel fan but Tocky's was really good. My chicken wrap was bomb. I loved the pickles and the lemony sauce. The french fries were perfection. If you see this truck, do not hesitate to order. Top quality and amazing flavor combos.

I work around Abbot Kinney and am always looking for a decently priced lunch option. Enter Noods. I…read moreabsolutely love noodles, so I was beyond excited to try this spot. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful -- especially for an indecisive person like me -- pointing out what's popular, what they personally like, and what they recommend. I chose to go the "build your own" route and landed on: 1. Base: Chili Garlic 2. Noodles: Yakisoba 3. Protein: Fire-grilled chicken 4. Toppings: Carrots, cabbage, red peppers, sesame seeds, crunchy chili garlic The portions are solid -- I easily got two meals out of one bowl. Since I like spice, they gave me a side of their spicy sauce, which added both sweetness and heat. With all the sauce, it was definitely a bit messy, but the flavor was bold and the kick was real. The noodles and chicken were cooked well, though next time I might choose something a little less intense so I can better appreciate all the ingredients. With that much heat and garlic, some of the other flavors got lost. All in all, lunch for about $25 on Abbot Kinney is a great deal, and I'll definitely be back to try more combinations!

I was curious about this new noodle shop on Abbot Kinney! It's small, with a few cafe tables…read moreoutside and one inside for seating. Most people order to go. The food was made fresh so served hot and the taste was delicious. HOWEVER. I did takeout and didn't look at the container until I opened it to eat. Major disappointment and concern as their thin plastic containers are most likely not heat resistant, which means chemicals leach into food. Cool concept as a store offering only noodle dishes but PLEASE change your serving and takeout containers!!

Been all over Mexico / South America and this is no doubt some of the best ceviche you will ever…read morehave. Super fresh and not overkill on the lime like most others. Carne Asada taco was great as well! Only thing I'm upset about is how long it took for me to finally try this place. Don't judge a book by its cover! Go now if you're reading this!

La Isla Bonita is definitely one of the best food trucks I've ever visited! Everyone was so…read morewelcoming and friendly, especially Brenda and the cooks, who made us feel right at home. The food was absolutely delicious. The tacos were honestly some of the best I've ever had, full of flavor and made fresh. The salsas were amazing, and the ceviches and tostadas were outstanding. Everything tasted fresh, authentic, and made with care. If you're looking for great Mexican seafood and tacos with excellent customer service, I highly recommend La Isla Bonita. I will definitely be coming back!

The food truck lot is a great, fun alternative to the usual dining out experience. As a food truck…read morelover, I was excited to try this Tuesday night event in Santa Monica. Although the facebook page is relatively accurate in listing which trucks will be present, you may be surprised by what trucks are actually there. The variety is nice with a mix of American and ethnic cuisines, street food and entrees, cheap to moderately expensive offerings and dinner and dessert. The parking is either street parking or the adjacent lot for $6. There is seating on the grass nearby or at The Victorian restaurant next door. The lot is small and a little crowded with the trucks, the lines and people walking through. There are also a couple of vendors selling jewelry and trinkets. Drinks are sold at a makeshift bar or at The Victorian. It's a nice event where you can try food from several trucks without having to deal with massive crowds and traffic. While I enjoyed it, my suggestion would be that the folks who operate the Santa Monica food truck lot hire some live entertainment. That would make for an awesome event. https://www.facebook.com/smfoodtrucklot

I love this place!…read more Being new to the area, this has been me n hubby's weekly stop for a number of reasons! 1. compared to first fridays, and being on a tuesday, this lot is real chlll and allows you to walk around freely as you shop the trucks menus 2. every week brings different trucks, so there is always someone new to try! 3. parking is not bad at all.......... some weeks, you may have to walk a block or 2; other weeks, you get lucky and find a spot in the lot right next to the venue! but, over all its do able 4. The added bonuses of nearby shopping! because of this great location, you can stuff your face, take a break and hit up a couple shops, go back for dessert, and then go home happy! you've completed your dinner, an evening walk, and had a nice dessert!

Let your nose lead the way! This place has a couple of basic plastic tables for standing,…read moreotherwise you can also take to go. They take cash or zelle (for transactions at least $10). $2/taco I got chicken, al pastor, and chorizo, all delish although the chicken was slightly dry.

I've been to this taco stand & never had a problem. But after getting a carne asada quesadilla and…read morecarne asada taco ($16), that I was unable to eat, because the meat tasted like gas. I had ingested several bites of it, (with hot sauce), but I couldn't take another bite. The meat was chemically contaminated & I got sick not long after for the whole night. It was important for me to tell the person that runs the stand. I had the best of intentions to help this business and wanted nothing in return. I walked up to the stand & asked the woman who takes the cash, (with the sharp eyebrows), if I could please speak to the person in charge, (or owner). At first she ignored me & then said, "I don't understand - no speak English." I asked who speaks English and she sent me to the back of the line by the cooks. I stood there for another 10 minutes and no one wanted to talk to me or answer my question. I told them that there was a big problem with their meat the night before & had brought back the entire meal, so they could try the meat. No one did anything except talk to each other in Spanish, (which I understood). The cook graciously offered me a replacement meal & tried to problem solve. The tall man, who spoke English, (as shown next to cashier Karen in the photo), was going to give me a replacement meal. I waited 15-20 minutes. I asked for the chicken quesadilla, and the vitriol that came out of cashier Karen, who said she didn't speak English was unbelievable. She refused to give me any food and said I had to pay $6 for the replacement taco. I tried to tell her that it was a replacement and she kept yelling aggressively at me and said, "no - you pay $6. You're not getting anything " and that I, "never bought any taco." She became angry and verbally abusive because I was getting a replacement meal, as a solution to my getting chemically poisoned. She was a bully and aggressively yelling at me to humiliate me in front of the other customers & personnel. By this time she had no problem speaking English. (A group of young ladies started talking to me, felt bad that I was the focus of cashier Karen's rudeness. They complimented me & wished me a good night.) The guy next to cashier Karen handed me the bag with the quesadilla. I asked cashier Karen for her name and she ignored me. Then I asked the guy next to her what her name was and he put his hands together like duck lips and rudely opened and closed his hand at me, (meaning that I'm talking to much) This was extremely inappropriate & as soon as I left, I threw the food out, because I didn't trust or hold it past any of them to have put something nasty in my food. By the way, there was never a possibility that I would be refunded. By this time I was so upset, I was sorry that I had generously tipped them the night before. Even cashier Karen's response to the tip had been of surprise; but then I remembered she had not even acknowledged it or said thank you, after receiving it. What this staff does not, is that I owned and operated a successful fine dining restaurant & wedding venue for 17 years. I have done consulting for small restaurant businesses, pro bono, in order for the businesses to financially thrive. I know how food is cooked, how it should be stored, when the oil needs to be changed, marketing, accounting, et al., as well as the health dept's requirements, in order to keep the public healthy and well. What I believe happened to the meat and reason I took my food back to the taco stand; is because they had been out of chicken. Since there was a meat shortage, more carne asada needed to be barbecued quickly. An abundance of lighter fluid was used to quicken the process & it possibly got on the grill, where the meat is placed; and the cooking process started well before the coals were ready. It shouldn't matter whether you go to a restaurant, food truck or taco stand, customers should be treated with respect, kindness & consideration - and it's called customer service. A customer shouldn't be lied to, yelled at, insulted and humiliated by any employee of the business. It should be run in a transparent and professional manner. I'm 64 yrs young & have never written one negative comment or review about any restaurant. Nor have I ever been treated with such disrespect, malice and ill intent. I felt it important to tell my story because nobody should experience what I did; in eating compromised food and then being made to feel like I did something bad. This is what bullies do and I've never had a problem in clarifying right from wrong, as well as responsibility and accountability. I didn't have a choice and had to give a star.