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!

THE BEST BEAN, CHEESE, AND RICE BURRITO MONEY CAN BUY…read more Bad mood? Get a bean cheese and rice burrito. Didn't eat dinner and now it's 9pm? Get a bean cheese and rice burrito. Their burritos are big and perfectly balanced and the tortilla is stretchy and warm and DELISH. Good regardless of whether your DoorDash, pick up, or eat in. Soooooooo bomb.

Came here on a monday during lunch. Theres not much parking around so we just parked on the street…read morenearby. I got the nachos. The portion is a lot and comes with a lot of different sides (salsa, guac, pico, sour cream). The rotisserie chicken is very flavorful and delicious. My friends got tacos and quesadillas and they all enjoyed their meal. Overall a great place to stop by and grab some Mexican food whenever you're in the area.

Delicious experience at Tu Madre Santa Monica! Tacos were fresh and unique with lots of flavor and…read moreMadres margarita flight with sparkles was a fun touch. Restaurant itself is beautiful and the back patio is perfect for summer. Highly recommend!

Went with tu madre catering over erewhon and glad I did. Saved money and the quality was excellent…read more Highly recommend!

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 can't recommend La Purépecha Cocina Mexicana enough! If you're looking for authentic Mexican…read morefood, this is the place to go. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and homemade tortillas you can truly taste the quality in every bite. I highly recommend the Burrito Mojado with Salsa Verde. It was absolutely delicious! The salsa had the perfect balance of flavor, and the burrito was cooked to perfection. They also have freshly made drinks that were incredibly refreshing and the perfect choice for this hot weather. They paired perfectly with the meal and made the whole experience even better. What really stood out was the outstanding customer service. Everyone greeted us with a smile, was incredibly kind and patient, and took the time to help us choose what to order. You can tell they genuinely care about making every customer feel welcome. The restaurant was also spotless, had a fun and inviting atmosphere, and the music created a great vibe. From the food to the service, everything exceeded my expectations. I'll definitely be coming back and will be recommending this place to all my family and friends. If you're craving authentic Mexican food with amazing service, delicious fresh drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere, don't miss this hidden gem!

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

Tacos Por Favor offers solid food at reasonable prices. It might not be the best taco spot in LA or…read moresomewhere that I show my out-of-town friends first, but I could see it being a good place to have as a regular lunch spot in the Santa Monica area. A good amount of seating inside, and fast service, which makes it great for small groups or to grab a quick bite and hit the road.

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.

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.

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.

The food was amazing came for a first date went off without a problem the food was amazing shrimp…read moretacos were great and they had a happy hour which was also great the chips are fresh and the guacamole was delicious.