Socalo
4.7
868 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
Make a reservation
2 people
Jan 25, 2025
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.
- Neighborhood gem
- Good for groups
- Great for happy hour
Private dining
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Dining areas
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesMexican, Californian, Cocktail Bar
- Hours of operationLunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Tue 11:30 am–8:30 pm Wed–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Phone number(310) 451-1655
- Website
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeSmart Casual
- Executive chefRaul Plascencia
- CateringBreakfast meetings, office lunches, holiday parties and celebrations of all types - we can help with your next event.
- Private party facilitiesSocalo is a California canteen and Mexican pub from award-winning chef/owners Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken. Located within Santa Monica’s Gateway Hotel, we can accommodate groups of all sizes in our private dining rooms or beautiful outdoor patios.
- Private party contactBrianna Gallardo: (310) 451-1165
- NeighborhoodSanta Monica
- Cross street20th Street
- Parking detailsFirst 90 minutes free parking, with restaurant purchase. Self-parking is available in the underground parking lot at The Gateway Hotel.
- Public transit17th Street / SMC Station - Expo Light Rail Line
- AdditionalBar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Experiences
Dine LA Restaurant Week
Jan 24, 2025 - Feb 7, 2025Dine LA Restaurant Week returns January 24th - February 7th and SOCALO is celebrating with a delicious three-course seasonal dinner menu for $45. First Course choice of CAESAR SALAD CHICKEN POZOLE SOUP WAHOO CEVICHE TOSTADA Second Course choice of SANTA MONICA STREET BOWL farmers market vegetables with choice of jackfruit tinga, chicken, steak or fish CARNE EN SU JUGO skirt steak, bacon, cranberry beans, salsa verde SHRIMP VERACRUZANA capers, olives, tomato, sautéed greens, organic rice Dessert BARCELONA CHOCOLATE CAKE View full dineLA lunch and dinner menus at socalo.com.
Offers
Happy Hour
Multiple dates availableWed - Fri - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Sat - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Taco Tuesday
Multiple dates availableTue - 4:00 PM - 8:15 PM
What 868 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
4.7
- 4.7Food
- 4.7Service
- 4.4Ambience
- 4.5Value
Noise • Moderate
Loved For
Los Angeles
Mexican
Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
868 Reviews
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Tish
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.03 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Izak
VIPLos Angeles
16 reviews
5.016 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Anne
Sacramento
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on December 22, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Robert
VIPLos Angeles
37 reviews
2.037 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
- Overall 2
- Food 2
- Service 5
- Ambience 3
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Geo
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.02 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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andrew
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.08 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Donna
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.08 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Dave
Yosemite
2 reviews
5.02 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Stephanie
VIPRaleigh
12 reviews
5.012 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Anne
VIPLos Angeles
10 reviews
5.010 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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FAQs
Socalo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 451-1655.
Socalo is rated 4.7 stars by 868 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
2 people
Jan 25, 2025
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.
Order delivery or takeout
1920 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404-1909
Dining areas
Additional information
- Cross street20th Street
- NeighborhoodSanta Monica
- Hours of operationLunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Tue 11:30 am–8:30 pm Wed–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesMexican, Californian, Cocktail Bar
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Dress codeSmart Casual
- Parking detailsFirst 90 minutes free parking, with restaurant purchase. Self-parking is available in the underground parking lot at The Gateway Hotel.
- Public transit17th Street / SMC Station - Expo Light Rail Line
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Executive chefRaul Plascencia
- AdditionalBar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Website
- Phone number(310) 451-1655
- CateringBreakfast meetings, office lunches, holiday parties and celebrations of all types - we can help with your next event.
- Private party facilitiesSocalo is a California canteen and Mexican pub from award-winning chef/owners Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken. Located within Santa Monica’s Gateway Hotel, we can accommodate groups of all sizes in our private dining rooms or beautiful outdoor patios.
- Private party contactBrianna Gallardo: (310) 451-1165