Blue Plate Taco

Name: Blue Plate Taco
Address: 1515 Ocean Ave. Suite A, Santa Monica, CA, United States, 90401
Telephone: (310) 458-2985
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

810 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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Blue Plate Taco is best described as fresh and light beachside Mexican cuisine. Our menu items consist of many organic and substainably farmed ingredients. We offer a variety of fresh crudo and ceviche. Our meat and fish are premium products sourced from some of the country’s best purveyors. Our masa and tortillas as well as all of our salsas are made fresh daily. The core of our beverage program begins with our daily house made agua frescas; In addition, we hand craft our cocktails and our beer/wine list was carefully selected to pair with our food. At 90 seats including a large patio that offers ocean and pier views, the vibe is lively and fun.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 25, 2023

11:00 PM

Booked 71 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(310) 458-2985

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Mexican, Latin American, American
Hours of operation
Lunch & Dinner Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(310) 458-2985
Website
http://blueplatesantamonica.com/bpt/home/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Owned/operated by
Women
Catering
We have menu options for all of your catering needs. We can provide food and staff for your parties.
Private party facilities
We have a large patio that can accommodate up to 60 people and we are available for private parties.

Location
1515 Ocean Ave. Suite A, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Neighborhood
Santa Monica
Cross street
Broadway
Parking details
Street parking, lots and valet available after 5pm
Public transit
There is bus stop across the street within the same block.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Baja Chopped Salad$16.00
shredded iceberg, castelvetrano olives, jicama, avocado, cucumber, pomegranate seeds, jack cheese, champagne vinaigrette, tortilla strips
Baja Chopped Ceviche Salad$19.00
our fabulous Baja chopped with calamari, shrimp, lobster, mixto dressing with fried tortilla strips
Baja Caesar$13.00
chopped little gem, housemade caesar dressing, corn, avocado, cotija, tortilla strips
Guacamole & Chips$13.00
housemade chips served with pico de gallo & house ranchero
- Half$7.00
Quesadillas
- Cheese$10.00
- Farmers Market Veggie$12.00
- Chicken$14.00
- Steak or Shrimp$17.00
Farmers Market Nachos$13.00
SM farmers market veggies, jack cheese, guacamole, pico, radish, fresno
Ceviche Mixto$16.00
lobster, shrimp, calamari, pomegranate seeds
Taquitos Deliciosos$14.00
3 crispy hand rolled tortillas with chicken, mushroom, corn, queso fresco

Tacos

Three Tacos - Flour or Fresh Corn Tortillas, Served with Rice & Beans (or sub slaw). Fresh hand pressed corn tortillas. Get your taco Flaco Style in a lettuce cup

Veggie Tacos$15.00
roasted corn, mushrooms, leeks, kale, goat cheese, cotija, truffle oil
Taco del Dia
seasonally rotating, see server
- MP
Steak Tacos$17.00
tomatillo salsa, red onion, cilantro
Fish Tacos$16.00
a la plancha or Baja style, cabbage & chipotle aioli
Pork Belly Tacos$17.00
pineapple, spicy escabeche, guajillo salsa, cilantro
Shrimp Tacos$17.00
pumpkin seed pesto, jicama & cilantro
Lobster Tacos$24.00
Maine lobster, jack cheese, truffle oil, crispy shell
Chicken Tacos$16.00
melted jack, guajillo salsa, avocado, queso fresco & lettuce

Sizzling Fajitas

Sautéed Peppers, Onions & Poblanos, Served with Salsa & Guacamole

Mary's Chicken$27.00
Steak$28.00
Shrimp$28.00
Farmers Market Veggie$19.00
Combo$30.00
pick two

Salsas

$3 ea / Flight of Three $6. All of our salsas are made in house fresh daily and use a variety of chiles to reflect different regions in Mexico

Ranchera
roasted tomato salsa with a hint of garlic and serrano
Tomatillo
green, mild, creamy salsa with avocado, hints of lime and cilantro
Pico de Gallo
classic medley of fresh tomatoes, onion and cilantro
Guajillo
red salsa that is smoky and mild
Mojo de Ajo
our secret weapon made of sweet roasted garlic and chili arbol
Tropical
roasted pineapple, garlic, chili de arbol
Habanero
Green and spicy!

Sides

Elote$7.00
grilled street style corn with cotija
BPT Rice$4.00
brown rice with cilantro
Beans$4.00
stewed pinto
Mexican Slaw$5.00
with vinaigrette
Farmers Market Veggie$8.00
SM farmers market

Dessert

BPT Baja Cheesecake & Choice of Gelato$9.00
Grateful Spoon Gelato
raspberry (vegan) or vanilla
- Custom Crafted$7.00
- For 2$11.00

What 810 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Los Angeles
Great for scenic views
Westside
Great for scenic views
Westside
Mexican

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OpenTable Diner
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1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had the best time as always, staff is so warm and welcoming. Food is delicious and drinks are refreshing. Who doesn’t like margaritas?! Great music and great management. Best Mexican restaurant in Santa Monica hands down.
KK
KimK
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
Food was really great! We would definitely go back.
MH
MarkH
Los Angeles
44 reviews
vip
4.0
44 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Great location and really nice vibe, especially outdoors.
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Thebish
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 13, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
For upscale relatively expensive tacos, they are just average. Fish taco way over sauced. Carne asada had only a few small pieces of very dry meat.
LJ
LindseyJ
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’ve tried three tacos, the fried fish was by far superior. I could’ve eaten three of those. Guacamole it was fantastic and so were the mango and watermelon. Margaritas!
AG
AlexG
Los Angeles
8 reviews
vip
1.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2023
overall1food3service1ambience4
The location is great,the restaurant is a short walk from the beach, pier or the third street promenade. However, get ready for a mediocre, at best, food combined with the less than mediocre service. Moreover, their pitchers of margarita and sangria are mostly ice. It took us 15 minutes to get seated, although we had a reservation. We had to wait another 10 minutes for our waiter to appear and take our order. The drinks showed up very promptly, unfortunately they were tasteless and had 75% ice. The food start showing up shortly after, unfortunately they we’re bringing stuff that wasn’t ordered by us. We kept sending it back… unfortunately our own food took a while. The appetizers never showed up at all, the main course took close to 25 minutes although came out ice cold. Whoever is running that place need to seriously consider some leadership changes.
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TryThisMaybe
Chicago
186 reviews
vip
5.0
186 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fun place in Ocean Avenue with great views, Mexican food and service.
IK
IreneK
Central Coast
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Expensive for a Mexican restaurant for known for tortillas, beans/rice. However, service was great, cadillac margarita was delicious..small but prepared well and the bartender didn't skimp out on the alcohol. Substituted salmon for lobster salad..great flavor. Crowd - its not your Maestro's or Wally's crowd - not an upscale crowd. In general, I enjoyed the meal and service and would come again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great meal for 25$ a head (no alcohol) - excellent tuna tostadas, grilled fish tacos and gauc Would definitely come back - had a great chilled out vibe, and nice sheltered-outdoor dining area. Great service staff too - really welcoming and the food came out nice and quick!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a great spot for our date for Valentine’s Day. We loved our food and our server and the staff was so nice and attentive to us. The only thing was it was a bit chilly but they had the heaters blasting so it was all good !
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Beautiful valentines xoxo
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I am very picky about Mexican/Hispanic foods because I compare them to the homemade examples I had as a kid; for that reason I generally avoid these sorts of restaurants. That being said, I cannot overstate how pleased I am with my experience here. Came here on Valentine’s Day with my significant other. The food was excellent, service was courteous, and ambiance was warm! I’d come back again!
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Bosslady365
Las Vegas
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious Food & cocktails We ordered the guacamole appetizer- (fresh and perfectly seasoned) the Shrimp Taco Bowl-(loved the slaw and veggies included in the bowl) the ceviche-(fresh and chilled) , posole, (as good as my mommas) a steak taco (standard but flavorful) and the Cadillac Margarita and the passion fruit raspberry margarita. (Both equally tasty) The service was top notch and the view of the ocean can’t be beat!!
CP
ConnieP
Los Angeles
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
It's always a lovely place! My only complaint is that I made the reservation 2 weeks in advance, and upon arrival, we were told our table was out in the sun, with no covering whatsoever. It would make sense to seat a table of 4 with a reservation in the prime seating area, right? As a result we waited for 20 minutes for a seat in partial shade.
FV
FreddyV
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrated a birthday
BB
BrightBlueGorilla
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The vegetarian tacos and cheese quesadilla are fabulous. I love that the tacos come with brown rice, black beans and the tortillas and handmade. The chips and guacamole were good too. The roasted salsa is really tasty. Service is fantastic and everyone is very helpful and friendly. It's wonderful to sit outdoors and enjoy the ocean view. It's a bit pricey but everything on the Westside has gone up way too high!
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Missing90210
Los Angeles
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience5
Great location and service was good, but food was nothing to write home about.
KC
KellyC
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Blue Plate taco is always delicious. Lately the music is loud though.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 17, 2023
overall5food5service3ambience4
Good food, filling. Food came out cold but it was 1 dude serving the entire outside. Felt bad for the guy. Would go back for sure
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall1food2service2ambience1
It was too loud. I wasn’t able to have a conversation with my aunt. The chips weren’t tasty. The salsa was good. I had the Ensenada salad and that was nice. I do think our server forgot about us.
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Melissa
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience4
I’m quite bothered by the billing scenario. First of all the waiter did not offer me a receipt. Secondly they over charged me considerably ($10+). I called and the manager said she’d refund me $5.00. I asked them to send me the bill and it is completey wrong. They charged me for a pitcher ($53.00) and my table did not order a pitcher. It’s been 2 days and the $5.00 refund did not come through. I now have to call back to tell them the refund didn’t come through and that I was incorrectly charged for a pitcher when that was not actually ordered. In fact I haven’t had a drink in over 7 years. I’ll be curious if they actually take that off my bill.
AG
AimeeG
Cleveland
20 reviews
vip
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
We were looking for some fresh fish tacos near Santa Monica pier. This place fit the bill, and the location can’t be beat. Yummy food and drinks. Expensive, but that’s LA!
JA
JenniA
San Francisco
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
The tacos were delicious! The seating outside was awesome. Our server was super nice, but I have to say I was disappointed that he didn’t say a single word or ask if I needed anything when I cut my finger on the chair (the metal was poking out of the corner of it), and I was bleeding. I told him and he didn’t even say a word. No big deal but I just thought it was strange and kind of cold.
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NicoleA
Seattle
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
The service was erratic. Friendly but disorganized
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious.
MR
MatthewR
Los Angeles
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2022
overall3food3service1ambience2
We’ve always had a good experience in the past and looked forward to the expanded menu and additional seating. Unfortunately, the new menu items were a little disappointing, the music was too loud to hear each other and the service was terrible.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was super delicious and came quickly. Prices were reasonable and the service was excellent. We will definitely be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Coastal Georgia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome food, try the Queso it was to die for! The pitcher of Margaritas was wonderful! Great location across from Santa Monica Pier! Fun & funky vibe, quick service , and we were sat right on time! Good value for portion size!
RY
RecioY
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a great place to eat, have a drink and entertain my guests when they come into town from out of State. Everyone loves it here!
DL
DottieL
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Catie, our bartender, was truly awesome! She had killer suggestions and made the best drinks.
AA
AmandaA
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
Food was nice but felt very rushed. Service was ok but nothing special.
DJ
DanJ
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great family meal, excellent food and service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outside was nice and seating was fast with our reservation. Food was excellent and the service was awesome. The beach is so close.
g
goose
Brighton
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a great setting, excellent friendly service and lovely food. Great cocktails as well.
JR
JoshuaR
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 26, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
Food and location was amazing did feel abit rushed in that as soon as we had finished our mains we were given the check with out any option of more drinks or desert even tho we still have 30mins left on our reservation
CP
ChristopherP
Los Angeles
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
We had the lobster tacos and red sangria. Everything was fine, lobster portion was small yet no problems. Chips and salsa were tasty.
CR
CelineR
New York Area
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Nice vibey restaurant on the Santa Monica boardwalk! I hade the spicy mango marg which was great. For food I had chips & salsa and the steak/shrimp combo fajita. The food was delicious, very flavorful and nicely seasoned. I wish they cooked my fajita peppers & onions more, they were closer to raw than cooked but other than that we had a great meal. Would recommend!
RG
RomanticGetaway
Indiana
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience3
Excellent food! Time your reservation around the sunset... we could only get a table outside - which was great, but the sun was starting to drop and was directly in my eyes the entire meal. I would eat there for lunch next time or later (after sunset). Service was good as well.
SM
SaishaM
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chicken Quesadilla delicious! Tres leches amazing!
JR
JavanR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to eat. Love the atmosphere with the ocean view very relaxing.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated
- Proof of vaccination required to dine indoors
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Blue Plate Taco using the Order Online button. Blue Plate Taco also offers delivery in partnership with Postmates. Blue Plate Taco also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 458-2985.

Blue Plate Taco is rated 4.6 stars by 810 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 25, 2023

11:00 PM

Booked 71 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(310) 458-2985

Other options

Order online

1515 Ocean Ave. Suite A, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Broadway
Neighborhood
Santa Monica
Hours of operation
Lunch & Dinner Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Mexican, Latin American, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking, lots and valet available after 5pm
Public transit
There is bus stop across the street within the same block.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Women
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://blueplatesantamonica.com/bpt/home/
Phone number
(310) 458-2985
Catering
We have menu options for all of your catering needs. We can provide food and staff for your parties.
Private party facilities
We have a large patio that can accommodate up to 60 people and we are available for private parties.

Blue Plate Taco

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Dining areas

Additional information

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Salads and Provisiones

Baja Chopped Salad$16.00

Baja Chopped Ceviche Salad$19.00

Baja Caesar$13.00

Guacamole & Chips$13.00

Quesadillas

Farmers Market Nachos$13.00

Ceviche Mixto$16.00

Taquitos Deliciosos$14.00

Tacos

Veggie Tacos$15.00

Taco del Dia

Steak Tacos$17.00

Fish Tacos$16.00

Pork Belly Tacos$17.00

Shrimp Tacos$17.00

Lobster Tacos$24.00

Chicken Tacos$16.00

Sizzling Fajitas

Mary's Chicken$27.00

Steak$28.00

Shrimp$28.00

Farmers Market Veggie$19.00

Combo$30.00

Salsas

Ranchera

Tomatillo

Pico de Gallo

Guajillo

Mojo de Ajo

Tropical

Habanero

Sides

Elote$7.00

BPT Rice$4.00

Beans$4.00

Mexican Slaw$5.00

Farmers Market Veggie$8.00

Dessert

BPT Baja Cheesecake & Choice of Gelato$9.00

Grateful Spoon Gelato

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