Socalo
4.8
868 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
Make a reservation
2 people
Mar 15, 2025
7:00 PM
About this restaurant
- Great for happy hour
- Neighborhood gem
- Good for groups
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, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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
Socalo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
4.8
- 4.7Food
- 4.9Service
- 4.5Ambience
- 4.5Value
Noise • Moderate
Loved For
Los Angeles
Mexican
Westside
Mexican
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868 Reviews
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Tish
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0Dined on January 4, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Izak VIP
Los Angeles17 reviews
5.0Dined on January 1, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Anne
Sacramento1 review
5.0Dined on December 22, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Robert VIP
Los Angeles40 reviews
2.0Dined on December 15, 2024
- Overall 2
- Food 2
- Service 5
- Ambience 3
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Geo
Minneapolis2 reviews
5.0Dined on December 15, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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andrew
Los Angeles8 reviews
5.0Dined on December 7, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Donna
Los Angeles8 reviews
5.0Dined on November 24, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Dave
Yosemite2 reviews
5.0Dined on November 22, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Stephanie VIP
Raleigh12 reviews
5.0Dined on November 17, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Anne VIP
Los Angeles10 reviews
5.0Dined 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 4.8 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
Mar 15, 2025
7:00 PM
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, 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