Any insider tips for Back on the Beach Cafe?

Request a table right on the sand and pair your tacos with a margarita-style drink for sunset.

What should I order at Back on the Beach Cafe?

Fish tacos, shrimp tacos, salmon tacos with rice and beans.

When should I visit Back on the Beach Cafe?

Sunny late lunch on weekdays to dodge peak weekend crowds.

Who should go to Back on the Beach Cafe?

Families and groups wanting tacos with ocean views.

Any insider tips for Frida Tacos - Brentwood?

Order online first, then grab a picnic table in the shared courtyard for faster seating.

What should I order at Frida Tacos - Brentwood?

Pastor taco plate, pollo con mole taco, bean-and-cheese burrito.

When should I visit Frida Tacos - Brentwood?

Weekday lunch to avoid peak weekend Country Mart crowds.

Who should go to Frida Tacos - Brentwood?

Westside locals craving quick tacos after errands at the Mart.

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Notable Picks

#1 Back on the Beach Cafe

8.4

$$$$ Palisades Beach / Annenberg Beach House

Vibes: Outdoor Dining Oasis Brunch Bliss Spots Family Friendly Favorites Group Dining Gatherings

This longtime beachfront cafe attached to the Annenberg Beach House serves a trio of seafood tacos—fish, shrimp, and salmon—steps from the sand. The tacos pair crisp slaw and pico with ocean views that make a casual plate feel like a mini vacation.

Must-Try Dishes: Fish Tacos, Shrimp Tacos, Salmon Tacos

What makes it special: A Santa Monica landmark where you can eat seafood tacos at tables set directly in the sand.

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#2 Frida Tacos - Brentwood

7.9

$ Brentwood Country Mart

Vibes: Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance Quick Bites Champions Family Friendly Favorites Hidden Gems Heaven

A walk-up taqueria inside Brentwood Country Mart, Frida Tacos turns out straightforward chicken, pastor, and mole tacos with a customize-it-yourself salsa bar. It’s a go-to Westside stop for quick, filling taco plates between errands or after-school runs.

Must-Try Dishes: Tacos al Pastor, Pollo con Mole Taco, Bean & Cheese Burrito

What makes it special: Counter-service tacos anchored by mole, pastor, and a robust salsa bar in the middle of Brentwood Country Mart.

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