Santa Monica · Mexican · California
Santa Monica's Mexican garden restaurant — margaritas under string lights, wood-fired dishes, and the most romantic patio on the Westside
Tallula's sits in a canyon just above Pacific Coast Highway in Santa Monica and manages to be the exact restaurant this neighborhood needs: a wood-fired Mexican kitchen with one of the most beautiful outdoor patios in Los Angeles. String lights through eucalyptus trees, margaritas made with fresh citrus, and a menu that takes the California proximity to Mexico seriously without losing the sense of occasion. The carnitas are cooked low and slow until collapsing and served with warm tortillas and a rotating salsa. The mole enchiladas demonstrate that mole is worth the time it takes. Weekend brunch with a prickly pear margarita is one of the most pleasant ways to spend a Saturday on the Westside.
Tallula's is santa Monica's Mexican garden restaurant — margaritas under string lights, wood-fired dishes, and the most romantic patio on the Westside. Regulars order carnitas tacos and mole enchiladas.
Tallula's is priced at $$ — approx. $20–$40 per person.
Tallula's is on OpenTable. You can reserve online or call (310) 526-1388 directly. The badge at the top of this page shows tonight's remaining tables.
Tallula's is at 118 Entrada Dr, Santa Monica, CA 90402, in Santa Monica. Street parking in Santa Monica Canyon; small lot on Entrada Dr
Tallula's is open Mon–Thu 5–10 PM · Fri 5–11 PM · Sat 11 AM–11 PM · Sun 11 AM–10 PM. Hours can change on holidays — confirm on Google Maps before a long drive.