Socalo - Santa Monica

I had an amazing experience at this restaurant with delicious fresh flavors and a friendly hospitality team. I would definitely recommend it to my friends and can't wait to come back. The Oaxacan Old Fashioned was exceptional, a cocktail I can only dream of recreating at home.

Upon being seated, we were pleasantly surprised to find a paper with my name written on it and translated into Japanese. This gesture truly impressed us and set a positive tone for our dining experience. The food was exquisite, expertly prepared, and undoubtedly a highlight of the meal. We look forward to returning soon.

Two of us enjoyed a relaxed Happy Hour on a Saturday. We had shrimp and birria tacos, a quesadilla, a spinach queso dip and margaritas. All delicious!

The wait staff was very attentive and helpful. The service was outstanding. The food was excellent. Very vibrant flavors. The assistant manager was super helpful with wine pairing and helping us picking out the entrees. We had brunch and came back the same day for the outstanding lamb chop special.

Service was slow and had to ask to get a server for the table. Lamb Chops had more fat and gristle than meat. Fish in the Ceviche wasn't as fresh as it should have been.