
Socalo
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About this restaurant
- Great for happy hour
- Neighbourhood gem
- Good for groups
Dining areas
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesMexican, Californian, Cocktail Bar
- Hours of OperationLunch Tue–Sat 11:30–16:00 Happy Hour Tue 11:30–20:30 Wed–Fri 15:00–18:00 Sat 15:00–17:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 16:00–20:30 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:00
- 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
- AreaSanta 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, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Private dining
Offers
Happy Hour
Multiple dates availableWed - Fri - 16:00 - 18:00,Sat - 16:00 - 17:00Taco Tuesday
Multiple dates availableTue - 16:00 - 20:15
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
- 4.7Food
- 4.9Service
- 4.5Ambience
- 4.5Value
Noise • Moderate
Loved For
Los Angeles
Mexican
Westside
Mexican
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Tish
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0Dined on 4 January 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Izak VIP
Los Angeles17 reviews
5.0Dined on 1 January 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Anne
Sacramento1 review
5.0Dined on 22 December 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Robert VIP
Los Angeles40 reviews
2.0Dined on 15 December 2024
- Overall 2
- Food 2
- Service 5
- Ambience 3
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Geo
Minneapolis2 reviews
5.0Dined on 15 December 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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andrew
Los Angeles8 reviews
5.0Dined on 7 December 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Donna
Los Angeles8 reviews
5.0Dined on 24 November 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Dave
Yosemite2 reviews
5.0Dined on 22 November 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Stephanie VIP
Raleigh12 reviews
5.0Dined on 17 November 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Anne VIP
Los Angeles10 reviews
5.0Dined on 17 November 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.
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Order delivery or takeout
1920 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404-1909
Dining areas
Additional information
- Cross Street20th Street
- AreaSanta Monica
- Hours of OperationLunch Tue–Sat 11:30–16:00 Happy Hour Tue 11:30–20:30 Wed–Fri 15:00–18:00 Sat 15:00–17:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 16:00–20:30 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:00
- 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, Takeaway, 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