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Lula Cocina, Santa Monica, CA

Lula Cocina

4.5
4.5
232 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
Our story begins over 30 years ago in Mexico City and Lula has been a Santa Monica institution ever since. We serve potent cocktails and fare inspired by various regions of Mexico. Check out the outdoor patio - perfect for lunch and dinner or for private events. We have all day Taco Tuesday and Happy Hour 3 to 6pm Tuesday through Sunday.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Beer Garden
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Wed, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (310) 392-5711
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Geraldine Gilliland
  • Catering
    Full service catering, either out house or yours. Every aspect of your event will be handled by our professional and experienced Event planner & service staff.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer an out door patio that can seat 50 comfortably, a dining room that seats 60, and a bar that seats 20 We are also proud to offer Chef Geraldine Gilliland's estate in Malibu for Catered events. www.ranchochiquita.com
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Monica
  • Cross street
    hill & ashland
  • Parking details
    Metered parking offered by the City of Santa Monica directly behind the Restaurant for your convenience. #DontGetATicket!
  • Public transit
    Expo line is now open!
  • Entertainment
    Modern Latin Rock, Pop, Funk, & Salsa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Happy Hour 3-6pm daily at our bar

    Nov 5, 2024 - Jan 1, 2025
    Featuring food and drink specials
    Happy Hour 3-6pm daily at our bar Photo
  • Live Jazz

    Nov 27, 2024 only
    Friendsgiving this Wednesday at Lula featuring a fantastic saxophonist and keyboardist playing New Orleans Jazz 5:30 to 8:30. On top of that we are offering an extended Happy Hour going from 3pm to Close at the bar. It's that time of year to catch up with friends before the Holiday Season kicks into high gear. Come have some holiday cheer.

Offers

  • Happy Hour 3-6pm daily at our bar

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM,Tue - Wed - 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM,Thu - 12:00 PM - 9:30 PM,Fri - Sat - 11:45 AM - 10:15 PM
    Featuring food and drink specials

    Happy Hour 3-6pm daily at our bar Photo
  • Taco Tuesday

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    Two tacos and our famous Lula Margarita for $18! Enjoy indoors or outside on our sunny patio, all day.

    Taco Tuesday Photo

What 232 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lula Cocina offers a lively dining experience with "great host" Chuck and "wonderful" margaritas. Regulars rave about their duck enchiladas and vibrant music, making it a "weekly haunt." While some found the menu limited, the "excellent service" and "amazing" group experiences continue to charm patrons.

233 Reviews
  1. BEN

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been going here for over 25 years. Always excellent!

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  2. Pamela

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a group of 16 who hadn't been together in almost 40 years! From start to finish, our experience was amazing! We were laughing and distracted, but the staff took it all in stride and gave us excellent service! The food and drinks were wonderful, and we can't wait to return!

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  3. Peter

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mojito should have sparkling water. If it did, it was flat

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  4. Steve

    New York City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have not been here since pre-pandemic and was surprised that the menu items have been decreased significantly. This is sad because not everyone on our party could find something they could enjoy. The staff and ambience is still what we remembered and the signature Marguerite’s were still great. Unfortunately we will not return because the food choice and quality was not as good as it was.

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  5. Lewis

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience was colorful, a true Mexico feeling, food was excellent and service was too. It's a place to go.

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  6. rondap

    Los Angeles

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved loved loved the music!!!!! The DB Duo is a favorite and they were wonderful on the patio.

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  7. lordofscotch

    Phoenix

    23 reviews

    2.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    This used to be one of our favorite places a few years ago, not sure what happened but the food has gone completely downhill since. Lobster taco was chewy and hard, beef fajita was dry, burnt and rubbery with a lot of soy sauce and the only saving grace was good service and margaritas.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Lula’s… it’s our weekly haunt. Highly recommend!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous as always! We enjoyed enjoyed a wide selection of the menu and drinks.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always fun good food . Chuck a wonderful boast Will return .

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FAQs

Lula Cocina is rated 4.5 stars by 232 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Lula Cocina

2720 Main St., Santa Monica, CA 90405

Additional information

  • Cross street
    hill & ashland
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Monica
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Wed, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Beer Garden
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Metered parking offered by the City of Santa Monica directly behind the Restaurant for your convenience. #DontGetATicket!
  • Public transit
    Expo line is now open!
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Geraldine Gilliland
  • Entertainment
    Modern Latin Rock, Pop, Funk, & Salsa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (310) 392-5711
  • Catering
    Full service catering, either out house or yours. Every aspect of your event will be handled by our professional and experienced Event planner & service staff.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer an out door patio that can seat 50 comfortably, a dining room that seats 60, and a bar that seats 20 We are also proud to offer Chef Geraldine Gilliland's estate in Malibu for Catered events. www.ranchochiquita.com
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