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    Holy Guacamole

    3.4 (622 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Sat 8:00 am - 2:30 AM (Next day)
    Sun 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Danny M.

    Holy Guacamole is located on Main Street and Ashland Avenue in Santa Monica. The parking situation is something else typical for Santa Monica. There's hardly any street parking, and if you want to park in the lot, it's a paid parking lot that costs $1.25 per hour. And the fun part? You get to take in the local "views," like homeless individuals lying on the street passed out. There's also a Starbucks across the street and an e-bike store right next door, so there's plenty to check out while you wait for your food from Holy Guacamole. They have a big menu with plenty of options, and they're best known for their breakfast burrito. I didn't personally get the breakfast burrito big mistake. I went with the carne asada burrito (no tomatoes), and I definitely should've gone with their specialty instead. The carne asada burrito barely had any meat, and it didn't come with cheese, sour cream, guac, or anything to tie it all together. It had carne asada, rice, some purplish beans, cilantro, and usually tomatoes, but overall it just lacked flavor. Honestly, I wouldn't get that burrito again if I ever came back here. The place itself is small, with a few tables inside and a few more outside along the street. It's not the cleanest spot I've ever seen, but they make do with what they have. The food was pretty mediocre nothing special and the service was just average. The person who took my order didn't seem too thrilled to be there either. The overall vibe is what you'd expect from a small spot near the beach in Santa Monica. Would I come here again? Probably not. Would I recommend trying it once? Sure, it doesn't hurt to give it a shot. Still, if you're looking for something with real flavor, I'd suggest going somewhere else.

    Stella H.

    It's a main street so you'll be able to find parking but it's very unassuming but after being recommended the Pastor burrito I was wonderfully shocked and the tamales were very juicy and the hot sauce is not too spicy but it really hits the spot. I got a glass bottle of Coke, and I am very satisfied and will be coming back for not only drunk eats, but sober eats. They do not have a restroom, but the food comes out relatively fast and it's giving you that authentic Mexican feel

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    Shirra P.

    Been coming here for 15 years. Great Santa Monica staple. Amazing chips and salsa. I always go for steak tacos with a smudge of sour cream- perfection. Street parking. Small inside, casual seating outside.

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    Kassandra S.

    This spot is right next to some bars in Santa Monica. A great location for an after midnight bite! I stopped here around 1am and had some people in line. The service was fast & attentive There's no inside seating, but there are some benches outside! Now for the food: Cheese quesadilla with carne asada 10/10: this quesadilla hit the SPOT! I loved the sides they gave for it & it wasn't too cheesy. Overall, this is a great spot for some Mexican food craving. The ambiance is friendly & inviting! They had their doors open & that's how I knew they were open for business so late

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    Jill M.

    ARGHHHHH! This review is for the restaurant, not the employees. They have different prices here on Yelp (which is hella lower than everywhere else), on Google, on *their* website, and inside the restaurant. It's TOTALLY unethical, and I will not be eating there again. See pics for different prices. A man eating there said they did a half and half of beans and rice in a small container for the $3.02, but they wouldn't do it for me. Then she said I could have the rice in the burrito for free. WTH?! Oh, and apparently, the owners know the Yelp prices are wrong. The girl shrugged her shoulders. The burrito was okay and large in size. The employees were super nice.

    Free chips and salsa
    Chicago G.

    Great spot for satisfying tacos (carnitas, al pastor, pollo, carne asada). Appreciate that the free chips and salsa are gluten free as this is so often not the case.

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    Will N.

    Good food & good vibes. Local favorite, definitely recommend if you're in the area. Small location but it has outdoor seating and dining.

    Chips, maybe flour and just ok

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    It's not how I remembered. Very underwhelming. Probably my last visit especially with many options for quite a bit less money in the area.

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    Greasy , no seasoning , Tijuano Burrito and Joes special I would not recommend it for breakfast.

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    The best salsa I have eaten!! It is a small hole in the wall but the food tastes amazing. Food has great flavor!

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