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It was my first time coming here & I've been wanting to try because it's looked so cute! My friend & I came here for Happy Hour & I got the 2 tacos & margarita special & it was soo good!! I got a carne asada taco & chicken taco; the carne asada was sooo yummy!! I got the spicy pepino margarita & it's sooo good! They also have 2 for 1 margarita special too. The server is also very friendly & nice. Will be coming back soon!
Absolutely loved this place! Thank you Daniel, Sebastian, Fernando for making my friend's birthday fun, the service was amazing! The best Micheladas in Santa Monica! 10/10 recommend, and I can't wait to come back!
This place serves authentic Mexican food and has a variety of dishes and cocktails. The parking is close, and the place is beautiful. Fernando is amazing, and the food and cocktails are delicious. I highly recommend this place.
Great food and great drinks. I came with the family and everyone loved what they ordered. The cabeza was the stand out of the meal. The Ensenada taco was a little underwhelming but not a bad taco. Salsas were good as well but none of them were spicy. The service was great as well and we were seated fairly quickly and they continuously checked on us.
Pleasantly surprised with this Mexican spot. The "El Sonora" taco was loaded with protein and had a perfect tortilla. The ceviche tostada was definitely lacking some flavor, though. Would skip and try another taco. My fiancé had their classic burrito which he said was spectacular.
Drinks were amazing and service was fantastic. In inside was fresh and fun while still being able to have a conversation. Thank you Rafael and Sebastian!
Desvelados Santa Monica offers a beautiful setting, convenient parking, and an inviting atmosphere. My cousin and I visited after picking up a friend from LAX who was visiting from Texas and looking for excellent tacos in a comfortable sit-down restaurant. Having previously visited the Maywood and Glendale locations, I was excited to try the Santa Monica restaurant, and it lived up to expectations. The interior is elegant, stylish, and perfect for photos, with comfortably spaced tables, inviting seating, a stunning bar area, and clean restrooms with a full-body mirror. The service was attentive throughout our visit, and the FIFA game playing on the screens added to the lively yet relaxed atmosphere, especially since nearby restaurants appeared very crowded. The food was excellent. We ordered El Sonora, El Desvelado, El Durango, two Vampiros with shrimp and carnitas, and a side of beans. Since everything looked so good, we shared the dishes and were pleased with both the flavors and portion sizes. The handmade tortillas were a standout, with a fresh, comforting quality that felt homemade. The shrimp was hearty and flavorful, while the meats were well-seasoned and served in generous portions. Although I am usually not a fan of chipotle sauce, I enjoyed the balance of flavor here when used lightly. I only wish we had more time to enjoy drinks at the beautiful bar, which gives us the perfect reason to return. Overall, Desvelados Santa Monica is an excellent choice for a date night, especially when followed by a walk along the beach or pier.
The restaurant is very nice and the decor is cool. The burrito was delicious and filling! The jamaica/hibiscus juice was also delicious and refreshing! It came in a very large pitcher, which was awesome because it is one of my favorite drinks. Eveyone there was friendly and the food came out fast as well. The price is a littler higher than most burritos cost, but it is a fun, fancy dining experience. :)
Stopped in for lunch on a Wednesday as a party of 8 with 4 kids. We were graciously offered high chairs and sat right away with no wait. The service was great and they made adjustments for the kids requests & even served them first. Bathroom had a changing table. The food was delicious and fresh A+.
Parking: Santa Monica public parking structures nearby have reasonable rates. Reservation: Was able to walk in with a group of 5. Ambiance: Nice interior, romantic and upscale decor. Service: There was a large group upstairs so the server notified us that service would be a bit slower. The restaurant was relatively empty otherwise so we took the chance but we soon realized why it was empty. It took over an hour for food to arrive and after an hour, we realized one plate that was ordered was never put into the system. Our server didn't speak English either and we happened to be lucky to have two fluent Spanish speakers at the table, otherwise we'd have to resort to pointing and not asking questions, though one person had a gluten allergy which might've been harder to communicate. Drinks came more than 30 min after ordering. We watched multiple other tables walk out after sitting down and having no one come over to take orders or others that waited too long for food to arrive. They're newer so it seemed like they were still learning how to handle different capacities and were maybe understaffed but it was an early dinner on a weekday so not a peak time. Maybe we just came on an off day... Canasta De Los Pobres - most reasonably priced tacos on menu and good overall but after our negative experience with service, will just go to my local street taco stand for the next craving.
When we walked in, the host/waiter just told us to "sit wherever." The restaurant was basically empty. We chose a booth, but the table was never actually set the previous guest's used napkin was simply pushed to the side. Not the best first impression. When we ordered the flight, the waiter seemed surprised and commented that people "don't typically order that," but not in a friendly or upbeat way. It felt more discouraging than helpful. Service throughout the visit was very minimal: - We had to ask for water -- it wasn't offered. - No suggestions for chips, salsa, or appetizers, even just as a recommendation. - No real engagement or upselling at all. We were interested in playing bingo, and that interest came up afterwards. Even then, the waiter didn't ask if we had played before, didn't explain how it worked, and didn't bring an extra card. It felt like we had to initiate everything ourselves. Once the bill was paid, the service dropped off completely -- no check‑in, no follow‑up, nothing. On the positive side, the food was genuinely good -- especially the sushi‑style quesadillas -- and the drinks were great, including the jamaica. The menu has strong items; the service just didn't match the quality. Overall, good flavors but the service needs improvement.
Desvelados Santa Monica has been on my list since they opened this new location and it fully delivered. Already a fan of what they do across their other spots, so expectations were high going in. We ordered the guacamole with carne asada, ribeye tacos, and the lengua burrito. The guacamole comes out in a molcajete, which already sets the tone. Fresh, well-seasoned, loaded with carne asada on top. The mixed blue and yellow chips were solid and sturdy enough to actually use. No complaints there. The lengua burrito is the move. They griddle it so the outside gets this perfect golden crust, and inside you've got rice, melted cheese, and lengua that's genuinely tender and flavorful. They cut it in half so you can see the cross-section and honestly it's just a beautiful burrito. Plated with watermelon radish, cucumber, and lime on the side, which was a nice touch. Ribeye tacos were great too, quality meat, well executed. The whole meal felt intentional. You can tell they care about what they're putting out. Glad they brought this to the west side. Santa Monica has no shortage of Mexican spots but Desvelados is doing something a little different and worth seeking out. Will be back.
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Desvelados Santa Monica is a family-owned restaurant that serves authentic Mexican food with a wide variety of dishes. The food is delicious, and the service is great. Fernando went out of his way to assist us! I highly recommend trying their breakfast burrito. It's filled with lots of flavor and comes with a side of amazing red salsa. Another great dish is La Mamalona, which has a generous combination of steak and shrimp. The Apple Martini is also a great drink. It's not too sweet or too dry, and it's the perfect balance. read more
2 months ago
It was my first time coming here & I've been wanting to try because it's looked so cute! My friend & I came here for Happy Hour & I got the 2 tacos & margarita special & it was soo good!! I got a carne asada taco & chicken taco; the carne asada was sooo yummy!! I got the spicy pepino margarita & it's sooo good! They also have 2 for 1 margarita special too. The server is also very friendly & nice. Will be coming back soon! read more
2 months ago
Absolutely loved this place! Thank you Daniel, Sebastian, Fernando for making my friend's birthday fun, the service was amazing! The best Micheladas in Santa Monica! 10/10 recommend, and I can't wait to come back! read more
This place serves authentic Mexican food and has a variety of dishes and cocktails. The parking is close, and the place is beautiful. Fernando is amazing, and the food and cocktails are delicious. I highly recommend this place. read more
Great food and great drinks. I came with the family and everyone loved what they ordered. The cabeza was the stand out of the meal. The Ensenada taco was a little underwhelming but not a bad taco. Salsas were good as well but none of them were spicy. The service was great as well and we were seated fairly quickly and they continuously checked on us. read more
4 months ago
Pleasantly surprised with this Mexican spot. The "El Sonora" taco was loaded with protein and had a perfect tortilla. The ceviche tostada was definitely lacking some flavor, though. Would skip and try another taco. My fiancé had their classic burrito which he said was spectacular. read more
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Drinks were amazing and service was fantastic. In inside was fresh and fun while still being able to have a conversation. Thank you Rafael and Sebastian! read more
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Desvelados Santa Monica offers a beautiful setting, convenient parking, and an inviting atmosphere. My cousin and I visited after picking up a friend from LAX who was visiting from Texas and looking for excellent tacos in a comfortable sit-down restaurant. Having previously visited the Maywood and Glendale locations, I was excited to try the Santa Monica restaurant, and it lived up to expectations. The interior is elegant, stylish, and perfect for photos, with comfortably spaced tables, inviting seating, a stunning bar area, and clean restrooms with a full-body mirror. The service was attentive throughout our visit, and the FIFA game playing on the screens added to the lively yet relaxed atmosphere, especially since nearby restaurants appeared very crowded. The food was excellent. We ordered El Sonora, El Desvelado, El Durango, two Vampiros with shrimp and carnitas, and a side of beans. Since everything looked so good, we shared the dishes and were pleased with both the flavors and portion sizes. The handmade tortillas were a standout, with a fresh, comforting quality that felt homemade. The shrimp was hearty and flavorful, while the meats were well-seasoned and served in generous portions. Although I am usually not a fan of chipotle sauce, I enjoyed the balance of flavor here when used lightly. I only wish we had more time to enjoy drinks at the beautiful bar, which gives us the perfect reason to return. Overall, Desvelados Santa Monica is an excellent choice for a date night, especially when followed by a walk along the beach or pier. read more
The restaurant is very nice and the decor is cool. The burrito was delicious and filling! The jamaica/hibiscus juice was also delicious and refreshing! It came in a very large pitcher, which was awesome because it is one of my favorite drinks. Eveyone there was friendly and the food came out fast as well. The price is a littler higher than most burritos cost, but it is a fun, fancy dining experience. :) read more
3 months ago
Stopped in for lunch on a Wednesday as a party of 8 with 4 kids. We were graciously offered high chairs and sat right away with no wait. The service was great and they made adjustments for the kids requests & even served them first. Bathroom had a changing table. The food was delicious and fresh A+. read more
Parking: Santa Monica public parking structures nearby have reasonable rates. Reservation: Was able to walk in with a group of 5. Ambiance: Nice interior, romantic and upscale decor. Service: There was a large group upstairs so the server notified us that service would be a bit slower. The restaurant was relatively empty otherwise so we took the chance but we soon realized why it was empty. It took over an hour for food to arrive and after an hour, we realized one plate that was ordered was never put into the system. Our server didn't speak English either and we happened to be lucky to have two fluent Spanish speakers at the table, otherwise we'd have to resort to pointing and not asking questions, though one person had a gluten allergy which might've been harder to communicate. Drinks came more than 30 min after ordering. We watched multiple other tables walk out after sitting down and having no one come over to take orders or others that waited too long for food to arrive. They're newer so it seemed like they were still learning how to handle different capacities and were maybe understaffed but it was an early dinner on a weekday so not a peak time. Maybe we just came on an off day... Canasta De Los Pobres - most reasonably priced tacos on menu and good overall but after our negative experience with service, will just go to my local street taco stand for the next craving. read more
3 months ago
When we walked in, the host/waiter just told us to "sit wherever." The restaurant was basically empty. We chose a booth, but the table was never actually set the previous guest's used napkin was simply pushed to the side. Not the best first impression. When we ordered the flight, the waiter seemed surprised and commented that people "don't typically order that," but not in a friendly or upbeat way. It felt more discouraging than helpful. Service throughout the visit was very minimal: - We had to ask for water -- it wasn't offered. - No suggestions for chips, salsa, or appetizers, even just as a recommendation. - No real engagement or upselling at all. We were interested in playing bingo, and that interest came up afterwards. Even then, the waiter didn't ask if we had played before, didn't explain how it worked, and didn't bring an extra card. It felt like we had to initiate everything ourselves. Once the bill was paid, the service dropped off completely -- no check‑in, no follow‑up, nothing. On the positive side, the food was genuinely good -- especially the sushi‑style quesadillas -- and the drinks were great, including the jamaica. The menu has strong items; the service just didn't match the quality. Overall, good flavors but the service needs improvement. read more
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4 months ago
Desvelados Santa Monica has been on my list since they opened this new location and it fully delivered. Already a fan of what they do across their other spots, so expectations were high going in. We ordered the guacamole with carne asada, ribeye tacos, and the lengua burrito. The guacamole comes out in a molcajete, which already sets the tone. Fresh, well-seasoned, loaded with carne asada on top. The mixed blue and yellow chips were solid and sturdy enough to actually use. No complaints there. The lengua burrito is the move. They griddle it so the outside gets this perfect golden crust, and inside you've got rice, melted cheese, and lengua that's genuinely tender and flavorful. They cut it in half so you can see the cross-section and honestly it's just a beautiful burrito. Plated with watermelon radish, cucumber, and lime on the side, which was a nice touch. Ribeye tacos were great too, quality meat, well executed. The whole meal felt intentional. You can tell they care about what they're putting out. Glad they brought this to the west side. Santa Monica has no shortage of Mexican spots but Desvelados is doing something a little different and worth seeking out. Will be back. read more
28 days ago
Delicious food! We shared the taqueria cantera and it was perfect for two. Great portions. The drinks were also really good, thank you Daniel! Had the Pina mezcal and El Chalino. read more
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What a great find!! Surprised at interior, it looks so fancy and hip!! But the vibe wasn't that at all, the server (perhaps the manager or owner?) was AMAZING! He was so funny and welcoming and warm, we felt very comfortable inside and had good vibes. Food is EXCELLENT!! Definitely check this place out! Please don't ever stop making those chips the way you do... read more
We were meeting friends in Santa Monica and looking for a place to meet up for dinner. I'm glad I found Desvelados here on Yelp. I called ahead and the waiter said he would have a table waiting for us and there was parking conveniently located in the structure just a few storefronts down from the restaurant. Sure enough when we arrived our table for eight was all ready to go. The restaurant looked a little bit fancier than I thought it would be (we're a loud bunch!) but it turned out to be just fine. The waiter was very friendly and the food was very reasonably priced. We ordered a variety of dishes and they were all delicious. I had la mulita with asada and a margarita and it was perfect! The homemade tortillas and the salsa that came with the chips were especially tasty. The Horchata is also made in house and was very good. read more
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Amazing atmosphere and attentive waiters. Food was amazing. Definitely recommend the michelada! So good and refreshing. read more
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2 months ago
The food, drinks and customer service was OUTSTANDING! I definitely recommend this restaurant! Sebastian and Rafael were also GREAT! read more
It's a new and modern looking restaurant. When I went it was relatively empty but it's more of a modern or a fusion take on Mexican food. The decor feels elevated but the menu doesn't. Think hot Cheetos and other finger foods are on the menu. I got the ranchero roll but it might have been better as a burrito since everything falls apart pretty easy. Service was excellent though and they were attentive to our needs and questions. read more
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How is it that I live here in SM and have been missing out on the yummiest tacos and best and most interesting drinks?!!! Sebastian and Daniel are so friendly and provided the best service, while Steven is a MIX-O-LOGIST. I asked him to surprise me with the cocktails and wow. He did. Ambiance? Please come here and take pics. Don't miss out on this!! Park at Parking Structure 5 and get out here!!! read more
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7 months ago
This place does not disappoint. Whether it be tacos or burritos, or cold beer, it's amazing all around. I've done dine in and take out. Both are equally impressive. I rotate between tacos Tijuanenses and El Brick Burrito, but I've tried most of the menu. All great by the way. Price wise it's a bargain for this area. You can go down to the promenade to the chain building your own burrito place and get less for the same price, not as good. Service has always been amazing. All the servers are kind a very friendly. read more
3 months ago
First time coming to Desvelados in Santa Monica 10/10! Food was delicious. Drinks were good. The staff was very attentive and welcoming. The ambience is beautiful and very aesthetic, would recommend for anyone thinking of coming and dining in. read more
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