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Absolutely loved this place. I was visiting Santa Monica for a two days and came here both days. We first stumbled into it looking for lunch, and Juan at the counter helped us out. Juan has such a great vibe. He recommend the shrimp, so I got a shrimp taco and a fish taco. WHEN I TELL YOU this absolutely blew my mind. Easily the best taco I’ve ever had in my existence. I got it for takeout and actually had to come back later that evening just to tell them all how good the tacos were lol. They give you chips and salsa with every order which is such a nice touch - I feel like you don’t get that too often these days. Chips were great, one of the salsas was so spicy in the best way. I will come back here every time I visit LA!
Chips and salsa on the table were great. Rice could have been more steamy. This is a super location, my group walked from the pier. There is a lot of opportunities for this business.
Just arrived in Santa Monica and wanted a quick lunch. My daughter and I got carne street tacos, beans and rice, a green corn tamal and cucumber juice. The food came out fast. You order at the counter and they bring it to you. Chips are salsa were good (not free—but worth it.) three types of salsa. All good. Corn tortillas were handmade and thick. Good flavor and texture. The cucumber Fresca was refreshing and delicious. Slightly sweet. I highly recommend this drink. The Tanaka was moist and slightly sweet. Very good. Went well with the medium salsa while I used the hot salsa for my taco. This place is great for a quick , reasonably priced somewhat healthy meal.
Not a catchy, cliché, gimmicky, heavily decorated, or even much of an inviting restaurant. It's kinda cold or plain when introduced to this spot. But, DO NOT GET TURNED AWAY. You weren't looking for decor anyway. The tacos here are "smack yo mamma" good. My co-pilot and I were blown away into flavor heaven. I tried all different taco options, and I was sure everyone was my favorite. I am a New Yorker, but I do know a good taco when I come across one. LA PUREPECHA COCINA hands down makes mouths happy. Don't leave without ordering the fish taco.
I enjoyed this place very much. The food was amazing, the portion was enough for two meals, and the customer service was great! There’s not a lot of seating, which is fine because it was just me. I will definitely be back! Oh, and the quac sauce and spicy red sauce served with the chips was the bomb! I put it on my burrito and it made it even better! Definitely recommend!