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

Very interesting combo of wagyu in hot dog texture. Delicious and fun to try. The matcha lemonade…read moreis sour snd refreshing. We got #1 which comes with one hot dog, 3 squid balls and matcha lemonade.

There are a lot of hot dog vendors around the Santa Monica pier. Japadog is different than the…read moreother ones. They have a few dog options..their signature one is with pork dog, mayo, seaweed, onions and sauce. It is simple but, tasty. Prices are on the higher end with the signature one being $13 now. It is tasty

I've known about this place as loads of friends have recommended it for lunch. Finally made a visit…read moreto it. First time and it was quite nice. It's located along the boardwalk at the beginning of the pier. Literally right at the base of it. Of course with the patio seating, that's the best seat in town. You have the view of the boardwalk and it perfect for people watching. When we stopped in, there was a security guard checking for ID. I guess even with a restaurant they carded people and stamped their hand for alcohol. Patio was open seating with wooden tables and umbrellas. There was two bar on the patio. Majority of the seating were outdoor. Later found out that there's a nice beer garden out back where the restroom was but it wasn't open. Staff were all friendly which is nice. It's a casual beachside cafe. Menu had your usual food, easy eats. Started off with a nice cold one which we were surprised when they brought it out. It was massive. Food, your usual beachside menu. The Philly cheesesteak, which everything as à la carte. It was decent, nothing major but good. Also an order of the chili cheese fries, fish and chips and a classic hot dog with trimming on the side. Food was decent for a beachside cafe. It's nothing fancy but a fun casual dining experience. Vibe and ambiance was pretty mellow and chill. When we were there it seemed more like holiday makers versus the locals. We had a nice experience for our first time and the service was great. Staff were all friendly and sweet. Service animal are allowed in.

Good beer! Good vibes! Good service! If you come down to Santa Monica Pier hit up this place to…read morechill have a drink and vibe with the beach attitude! You never know what might be going on in front of this bar/cafe. We watched a guy and girl do a skate board photo shoot doing some crazy tricks. If that wasn't enough I won an engraved Stella goblet with my name engraved on it just for ordering Stella Artois. That just made my day. This place has a huge back patio 3 bars. Great staff! Super friendly. You do not wait for a table you seat yourself. Someone will come with a two sided menu. Now on to the food. The food is decent. Not over the top. Pricing is about $10-$20 depending what you order. We got the salad without feta cheese with ranch, which was ok. The clam chowder that I've seen raved about I was disappointed as it did not come in a bread bowl. But it wasn't bad. Fries were the perfect mixture of crispy and soft. The magi mahi sandwich was good. I bet they got a lot of dine and dashers previously because they take your credit card up front. So don't be surprised when they ask you for it.

This is your typical crummy dirty McDonald's that charges a little bit more because of the…read morelocation. It's always filthy and full of homeless people based on its location in Santa Monica. The food is McDonald's standard. You either love it or you hate it. I'm somewhere in between depending on how desperate and hungry I am to tolerate their swill.

They have terrible customer service. Even the managers were rude and not helpful. Go elsewhere if…read moreyou are looking for fast service with good customer service.

From the outside to walking in the front door, the decor and feel in HiHo says fancy burger joint…read more The inside is as minimal as their menu, but the mood is set by a lot of dark brown and stained wood which is a good thing. What surprised me was the prices but more on that later. The menu is streamlined and the choices are few. What HiHo does offer is simple done correctly. The Waygu beef is fresh and they do not over season the burger. They let the natural goodness of a quality beef patty do all the talking. There is plenty of flavor but the burger is not overly greasy. The buns are made in house, as well as the pickles and they both deliver. I love a burger with shredded lettuce. The French fries are prepared fresh and cooked to perfection for my taste. I like my fries slightly crispy and a little dark. They showed up well done and almost too hot to eat. I tried their in house sauce called "Matty Sauce" and still don't know how to feel about it. It was explained to me as their version of thousand island but there was an after taste to the sauce I still can't describe. I decided I didn't care for the sauce but never stopped dipping my fries in it. So in the end, I guess I ended up liking it? I feel you will either really like it, or really dislike it. I tried both the chocolate and vanilla shakes and preferred the vanilla. The shakes are made with house made ice cream and serve their purpose. I liked the fact they have a dispenser just for water and ice. Overall I say drop what you are doing and go get a HiHo Double. The most amazing thing about this burger is its simplicity and freshness. Two things that are often overlooked and/or not well done. If you want bells and whistles go elsewhere. If you want a really, really fresh and well made burger at In N Out prices, HiHo delivers.

Review #1021 2026-091…read more Food Order: Hiho Double (cheese, ketchup, slow-cooked onions, house-made pickles, mustard grilled) $10.95 Hand-Cut Fries $5.25 Parking: Parking Structure 4 (refer to Review #1020) I was introduced to HiHo Cheeseburger by Yelp (refer to Review #211), of course, & got my 1st taste of a waygu cheeseburger but haven't been back to this location in almost a decade. I was in the area & my daughter was craving an In-N-Out cheeseburger after a grueling swim meet, so I brought her here instead. I shared my history here... of how I met my 1st IRL Yelp Elite friend, MIchelle W. (both my kiddos address her an "auntie"). Notable changes since... other than the obvious higher prices, removal of Puck's Pure Cane Sugar soda fountain & table service (replaced with counter service via pager), sliced pie is now a go-cup, & additional patio dining option. I ordered a Hiho Double & Hand-Cut Fries for the 2 of us, & received a pager for counter pick-up. Even though dining room was only 1/3 filled on a Sunday night, our order took awhile before we were buzzed. I noticed the cheese was melted, but not fully melted like the initial visit. What's more perturbing was the size of the burger, specifically the patties that were both significantly smaller in circumference than the bun. I understand shrinkage, but this seemed skimpy in comparison to what I remembered. Not only that, after finishing the tasty burger, I didn't feel full. Could an inch more make a difference, I don't know. The fries were mostly tasty; I say mostly because there were quite a few limpy ones. The shorter fries were crispy, & the longer ones were limpy. I'm guessing either there's a significant temperature drop or too much surface water? I should have asked for a new batch. H said the fries were ok, though she loved the cheeseburger; said it's the best she's ever had. Hmmm... I wonder what she would say about the burger nazi's OB. HiHo's decor is minimalist & clean with an earthy, rustic feel, which is reflective of the "natural" ingredients of the menu. I liked the modern barn rafters & geometric grid ceiling. The menu hasn't changed too much, still the same: burgers, sides, dessert, shakes & drinks; with the addition of The Willie Mae (chicken tenders sandwich). Price points are on the higher side, though on par since it's a fast casual restaurant, but my hunger wasn't quite satisfied. Previously, their burgers were paired with fries, now it's a separate order. Still the same friendly service with slower execution. A decade ago, I noted it's worth the drive, but with price hike & seemingly smaller burger, I'll be back if I'm in the area. Recommended: Hiho Double & Hand-Cut Fries.

Very expensive... but the burger is good. The place is cool but be careful, they use more ice than…read moredrinks.

The food was AMAZING! Everything was very fresh and made to order. Generous portions and very…read morereasonably priced. There's space indoors to dine in and an area with a covering if you want an outside vibe. Just beware of the pigeons! It was a GREAT place to have lunch while visiting the Santa Monica Pier. Highly recommend!

I'm discovered, or, tried for the first time Chicken and Waffles 2 years ago in Chicago...I was…read moresuspicious of the combination initially, but it is now one of my top 5 favorite foods of all time. Bruxie certainly does not disappoint. The C&W's were as good as any ( chicken and waffles both thick and all you could ask for). The man taking my order was very nice, listened. Look me in the eye and hey that's what we had to deal if that's good service nowadays. Even came with little bottles of maple syrup. The only thing not positive I could possibly say was of course it would've been nice if it was you know not $16 + but hey things gonna cost something,

Stopped by here on a Saturday morning, and it was pretty crowded, but the service was still…read morefriendly and pretty well-paced. I tried the grilled chicken ranch BLT and my friend tried the original. Both were delicious! Highly recommend if you are in the mood for chicken! My only issue would be that since they're so busy, the tables are pretty dirty. Also, the staff have to wander around and call for people to get their orders to them. Maybe having table numbers or buzzers would be better? Just a thought!

Honestly this was such a hit for my group. 4 of us went to…read morethe pier to see a concert and hadn't thought about eating dinner. We got the big combo with 4 Hot Dogs on sticks with fries and one tender pack with fries and two lemonades! Everything was honestly so yum.

I found myself in Santa Monica around lunch after dropping off some money for my daughter at the…read morearcade on the pier while she was at summer day camp. I am a total sucker for Hot Dog on a Stick--if there's one around, I'm getting it. Honestly, this wasn't the best Hot Dog on a Stick I've had--it actually tastes better at the mall locations. Wow, have the prices increased... absolutely crazy expensive for what it is! Plus, I definitely prefer the self-serve pump dispensers for ketchup and mustard over having to mess around with individual packets. Other than being able to say you ate at the very first spot, it is overly priced. Customer service was just okay. It was staffed by young teenagers who didn't really use basic common courtesy like saying "hello" or "thank you." This standalone walk-up stand right on the boardwalk near the Santa Monica Pier is actually the original Hot Dog on a Stick location. It's strictly to-go orders with bench seating along the beach boardwalk. So much nostalgia here, but it just wasn't as good as I remembered from years past. I will not be back to this location.

I needed capital to bridge a gap between contracts and Goldman provided exactly what I needed with…read moreminimal paperwork hassle.

Drive thru and window service only Small parking lot…read moreavailable Curbside service too NO bathrooms Food is still fresh and on point

Totally stumbled across this gem of a taco and churro shop when we were walking by towards the…read morebeach. Loved how open the space was, saw a bunch of people enjoying tacos out near the sidewalk (plenty of outdoor and indoor seating), and I was like, I wanna try this place! And so we did! Got a churro to share (it was sliced into two pieces), no topping was necessary and it was deliciously crunchy and tasty. Fresh out of the kitchen and definitely did not taste commercial like other churros sometimes taste. The churro came out after a few minutes and the service at the counter was lovely and patient, even though the line started to get long! Will definitely come by to try their tacos next time!

Yum! This is a great place to go if you're looking for some street tacos. The casual dining…read morerestaurant has picnic tables both indoors and outdoors. You order at the cashier and then pick it up when they call your name. The 12-hour slow-braised Birria is a winner and this is also a go-to place for churros. Sometimes when we grab dinner elsewhere, we'll swing by Papi's for dessert. The food and churros might take more than a few minutes to prepare, but you can peruse at the Paper Source next door or enjoy the fresh air of the open-style restaurant. Delicious!