I was craving a burrito, had never been to this place, and had it delivered…read more The burrito was SOOOO good AND it was massive. Every ingredient in there was perfect. I was worried I was going to get something small for the price but you get a huge portion for what you pay for. This is the kind of burrito where youre saving some for lunch for the next day. I also got a churro (which is something I never get) and it was perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I will absolutely be ordering from here again

Stopped in around 10:45 on a whim. I was driving through Santa Monica, got hungry, saw the sign and…read moreswung around the block. They'd been open maybe an hour and there was one other person there picking up an order. First time here. The guy at the counter was very friendly, asked if I knew what I wanted, and I told him no and asked what's popular. He recommended three tacos so I went with that. He never asked about tortillas so they came out on corn. I'm not the biggest fan of corn tortillas, but after I sat down, I looked at the soda cup, and saw "handmade corn AND flour tortillas." Would've gone flour if I'd known that was even an option. My bad for not asking, but also a great opportunity to let a new customer know it's an option. Food came out fast. Three tacos, chips, a couple sides of salsa. All the meat was cold. Not fridge cold, but noticeably below room temperature. I'm sitting five feet from the kitchen in a place that opened 30 minutes ago. How is that even possible? The non-beef tacos were seasoned well, both of them, that part was fine. The beef was where it fell apart. Every single bite had pieces I literally couldn't chew through, and I kept pulling chunks out of my mouth. After my second bite I just stopped going back for more. For over $4 a taco, that quality is atrocious. Very fast if you need something quick to eat. First and last time for me.

Everyone was so so nice! The drinks were sooo delicious! I got the passion fruit margarita and that…read morewas one of the best margaritas I ever had! The fried fish tacos were the star of the show and a must get. Will definitely be coming back!

Festive and fun with great food and drinks. Love that they have a delicious selection of vegan and…read morevegetarian options. Can't wait to go back!

Their 'Hongo' mushroom tacos are a vegetarian/vegan's DREAM TACO! And meat-lovers go crazy for them…read morealso! Generously topped with onions, cilantro, guacamole, and red salsa on a corn tortilla, wrapped in a cute triangle shape. The head chef and cofounder of Tacos 1986, Jorge "Joy" Alvarez-Tostado, decided at age 12 to become a chef because the girl he loved wanted to marry a chef. Muchos gracias, Maria! A variety of high quality mushrooms are soaked in a salsa macha vinaigrette, turning them into the most magical mushroom experience of your life.

It was ok... I did order 2 combos and got a half side order…read moreof rice and 3 sides of beans! The carne asada was dry, overcooked for sure. The tortillas were not the business, not my taste in tortillas. $30 with tip, it was edible

I've had their carne asada breakfast burrito, their carne asada fries and chicken burrito mojado…read more(green sauce) - all of it delicious!

If I could give this place zero stars I would. We got the California burrito with carnitas, a…read moreburrito mojado and a steak quesadilla and they were all disgusting. We literally threw it all away. The carnitas was so tough you couldn't chew it. The chicken in the mojado burrito was dry chunks of flavorless baked chicken. And the rice was so overcooked it was impossible to tell the difference between it and the refried beans. The supposed mole sauce was canned red enchilada sauce. And the cheese in the quesadillas tasted like bad Swiss cheese. They should be ashamed of themselves you could find better Mexican food in Ohio

Been coming here a ton. Totally reasonable prices. I've had the mahi mahi burrito, shrimp burrito…read more they've got great veggies in there. I've also had both as a breakfast burrito too which are similar and come with potatoes and eggs. I really like their green salsa, red is a little spicy. I actually like the bag of chips, keeps me portion controlled. Nice size menu. I had the huarache the other day, I enjoyed it, but not as much as the burrito and some other places I've had huarache at. Big venue, order at counter and sit. People behind the counter have been super friendly as is the woman who hands out the food.

So classic, such a constant neighborhood food hub in the area…read more One of my first creative jobs (at $75 a day) was in a commercial production and motion design studio in a Frank Gehry loft on nearby 12th street. The work was tedious, the people often annoying, but the learning real. And I would duck out to grab a burrito at TPF at lunch because the walk there and back was almost meditative. TPF speaks to an earlier version of Santa Monica, before Silicon Beach happened. When Dogtown was still in transition, the commercial and industrial spaces still plentiful, and the creativity flowed. I usually get a chicken burrito. It's great. The space hasn't changed. And is never crowded. But you see people popping in, and you can tell that maybe they were having a slow day at home, and that a little homestyle Mexican comfort food is part of their ritual. Their salsas are incredible and I've never tasted similar ones elsewhere. If you're looking for a simple, satisfying, no-frills Mexican experience, this is it.

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.

Whenever anyone tells me that they found the best taco spot in LA, I always laugh because in my…read moremind I knew I already found the best tacos you could find in the city. However, El Primo has recently HUMBLED me. I have to give credit where credit is due and El Primo managed to slide in my number 1 spot for best tacos in LA - I am truly impressed. Of course, I always opt for carne asada and the meat here is just so tender and flavorful especially when paired with their salsa which has the perfect amount of spice and flavor. As a major pineapple fan, I understand it's more traditional to add that with al pastor but I add it onto my carne asada tacos and it is so yummy. Their pineapple is freshly cut right in front of you and is my favorite aspect of this vendor as I know not all vendors have it. Lastly, let's be clear that not all horchata is created equally but El Primo has superior horchata. The amount of milkiness and cinnamon is absolute perfection as I've had some watery horchatas in the past, so make sure you grab yourself a horchata while you're here. As someone who lives in the valley, despite recently discovering this spot a few weeks ago I find myself driving out to Venice a lot lately just for these tacos because they are just THAT GOOD and also very cheap. Just make sure you bring cash or have Zelle and enjoy the food here because it is phenomenal.

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.

Blue Plate Taco is hands-down one of my favorite spots in Santa Monica. The taco combos are the…read moreperfect way to sample their menu, and every protein we tried was outstanding. The barbacoa was rich and tender, the steak was perfectly seasoned, the chicken was fresh and flavorful, the pork carnitas were melt-in-your-mouth delicious, and the shrimp tacos had an amazing balance of texture and flavor. Each combo comes with sides, making it a surprisingly satisfying meal. What really elevated the experience was the salsa flights!!! We had a blast comparing the different house-made salsas, each bringing its own unique level of heat and flavor. Paired with fresh chips and ocean views, it was the perfect starter before diving into the tacos. The service was friendly, the atmosphere was lively yet relaxed, and the location near the beach can't be beat. If you're looking for authentic, creative tacos and a fun dining experience in Santa Monica, Blue Plate Taco deserves every bit of a 5-star review.

The food was good, but unfortunately the service was not…read more I asked the waitress what she recommended that wasn't fried or didn't contain meat, and she told me everything was fried. After looking at the menu myself, I found there were actually plenty of options. I ordered a quesadilla, and it was excellent. I also ordered a cocktail that tasted good, but I couldn't taste any alcohol in it. The manager came over, and when I mentioned it, his response was, "I can make you another one, but it would be the same." There was no effort to make things right or ensure I was happy with my experience. Good food can only go so far when the service and management don't seem to care about customer satisfaction. Unfortunately, they've lost a couple of good customers.