WHERE: Blue Plate Taco is located at 1515 Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica, just across the street from the Santa Monica Pier.
The menu is diverse, serving everything from a Mexican Chopped Salad with kale and quinoa, Carne Asada Tacos, and Lobster Tacos (a crowd favorite), to Grilled Yellow Peaches and Crispy Plantains.
Reservations are not accepted here, but you can call an hour ahead and put your name on the list.
This is a great family spot, there is something for everyone. We love sitting outside in the moonlight under the palm trees enjoying the cool ocean air.
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MOTHER SAYS:
The Ceviche Amarillo is original, it has yellow pepper blended with lime, pineapple, onion and ginger. It is light and refreshing, but the cilantro and onion slightly overpower the dish. However, others think it is the most delicious Ceviche ever.
The Pumpkin & Squash Puree Soup (a special for the night) is very rich and flavorful. Charlotte and I love it.
My favorite is the Vegetable Taco, the best Vegetable Taco I have tasted…ever. I enjoy the taco with their famous “Westside” drink – vodka, cucumber, mint, fresh lime, soda water and agave. Maybe, just maybe that’s why the taco is so good!
Sadly, they are out of their Chocolate Pot De Creme, so we have the Churros & Raspados, (Mexican Shaved Ice) which is good… but it is not chocolate.
DAUGHTER SAYS:
We start with the home made Chips and Guacamole, YUM!!!! Then the waiter says he is going to freshen up our plate, I think, “This is music to my ears. A clean plate, and MORE food”.
I share my mom’s soup, which I love, but a few bites are enough. I also have the Steak Tacos & Beans, I eat it all. I adore this place.
Chocolate desserts are really the only desserts I can rave about, so I will refrain from commenting on the Churros & Raspados, it wouldn’t be fair. Rivers (my 5 year old brother) loved it, so most other kids probably would too, as he has a sweet tooth. My mom loved dipping her Churro in her Mexican Coffee. I still want to try their Chocolate Pot De Creme, I bet it is delicious.
OVERALL RATING:
LOCATION/AMBIANCE: 8 out of 10 – A great Santa Monica Restaurant with outdoor seating, and a light, chic, airy indoor bar and seating. This is one of the better Santa Monica spots we have been to.
SERVICE: 9.5 out of 10 – The staff is overly friendly, and accommodating. They are on top of it. We loved getting Mexican blankets when the ocean air became too cold for us.
FOOD: 8 out of 10 – So many flavors, so many options. We are really impressed.
OVERALL: 8.5 out 10 – This is such a great place for families or a night at the bar. We will definitely go again, we have to try the Lobster Tacos.
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Ahhh, the chocolate pot! Had the pleasure of this delectable delight last week! Reminiscing with my friend over the lobster tacos & wonderful setting, alas the chocolate pot takes center stage. We are sitting in the mountains of Flagstaff, Arizona dreaming of sunny cali and the wonderful flavors at your finger tips. Thanks for the memories, can’t wait to be back!