Blue Plate Taco

"The best time to be at Blue Plate Taco is at night, in my opinion. Cos the view is scenic - the lights, the ambience, everything feels aesthetically pleasing. I came here with my friend and had Chicken tacos with guacamole and chips. I guess I was just taken by the ambience and forgot to take pictures of my meal before delving into it 🤣"

"Blue Plate Taco just shot to the top of our Santa Monica food list. We stopped in for lunch after wandering around the pier, and it was exactly what we were hoping for – fun, flavorful, and right across from the ocean. We started with the chips and guac, and honestly, I could’ve been happy just eating that for the rest of the afternoon. The chips were warm and crispy, and the guacamole tasted super fresh, creamy, and perfectly seasoned – not bland, not overpowering, just right. We both ordered the steak tacos and they were divine. The steak was tender and flavorful, not dry at all, and the tortillas held everything together without falling apart. Every bite tasted like it was actually cared about in the kitchen, which I really appreciate. Portion sizes were solid – we left full but not weighed down, which is saying something for tacos and guac. The vibes here were just as good as the food. The restaurant has a bright, beachy feel, and sitting that close to the ocean automatically makes everything better. Service was friendly and relaxed, and we never felt rushed. Overall, Blue Plate Taco is the perfect spot for a beach-day lunch or casual dinner with great food, good energy, and a killer location"

"I stopped by blue plate taco for a quick lunch and to handle some business calls away from the office. My server Kellen was so kind! He brought such great energy and recommended an amazing appetizer (the taquitos) and the watermelon Red Bull vodka margarita was incredible. Such great service and it was nice having a server that was so sincere, knowledgeable and kind. A++++ food and service! :)"

"We stopped here because it was recommended by an Apple employee. I always view Apple employees as like, really smart for some reason. You just believe what they say, you know? Anyway, we went for lunch and were able to be seated right away. The staff was super friendly, and I also thought our waiter was super handsome. I didn't get his name, though. I'm a dude, and I just recognize when another man is handsome, he looks like he has his life together kind of thing. The food was great as well. Just a little expensive, but I understand that's how food is around here. We got the Queso Fundito, which was really tasty. I just wish there was more of it; it was kind of a small serving for $19. We also got shrimp tacos, which were pretty good as well. I got the IPA on tap, which was great. In the end, if I'm in the area, I'm coming back. Great service, decent food for the price, atmosphere was a little loud, but still talkable."

"We got chicken taco combos and steak bowl and a Jamaica. Tacos were really good, the Mexican rice is brown rice which was a little different. Jamaica is a must try. The place is pretty lively and lit."