Socalo

1920 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404

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Master Critic Review

Socalo 8.4

Mid-City Santa Monica

Vibes: Happy Hour Hotspots Outdoor Dining Oasis Family Friendly Favorites Date Night Magic

Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken's SoCal Mexican restaurant delivers seasonal farm-to-table dishes with standout salsa macha that LA Times praised. Voted best happy hour in Santa Monica, featuring tacos and craft cocktails Wednesday-Saturday from 3-6pm in the cantina bar.

Must-Try Dishes: Salsa Macha, Green Fish Ceviche Tostadita, Socalo Burger

Scores:

Value: 8.5 Service: 8.3 Consistency: 8.4 Food Quality: 8.6 Atmosphere: 8.2 Cultural Relevance: 8.5

What makes it special: Celebrity chef pedigree meets award-winning happy hour with Mexican wine focus

Who should go: Happy hour seekers and modern Mexican food enthusiasts

When to visit: Wednesday-Saturday 3-6pm for voted best happy hour

What to order: Salsa macha, green fish ceviche, house margarita

Insider tip: Taco Tuesday offers all-day menu specials beyond happy hour

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