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I came back here for the first time in years. The first time since last decade, and it seems even better than I remember it. The one staff member they had their it seems serving everyone, Elisa, made sure of that. In a world where I'm so accustomed to restaurants declining in quality and cutting corners over time, I had a great experience. Elisa, one of their workers was taking orders, delivering the food to the tables, clearing and cleaning tables by herself, and was knowledgeable about the menu. The service was excelent despite this place being understaffed. I'd definitely come back here again, and recommend it to lots of people. I ordered every taco on the menu and more. I was also here with my vegan friend who was satisfied with the selection of vegan friendly options. So if you're vegetarian or vegan this place may also be a great option for you.
Tocaya Organica in Santa Monica is a fantastic spot for fresh, flavorful, and health-conscious dining. Their impressive selection of vegetarian dishes, from tacos and bowls to burritos and salads, offers something for every plant-based food lover. The ingredients are vibrant and incredibly fresh, making each bite a delightful burst of flavor. Their customizable options with vegan-friendly proteins like vegan picadillo and adobo tofu allow for a truly personalized meal. With a modern, welcoming ambiance just steps from the beach, Tocaya Organica is a must-visit for anyone seeking delicious, fresh, and satisfying vegetarian cuisine.
The gluten free tortilla was the best I’ve ever had, couldn’t believe it was gluten free. But none of the food actually had any flavor. I was with two people and we all got different dishes and each of us felt like our food was almost flavorless. My beans were also quite hard and upset my stomach the next day. The staff was kind and friendly though.
The cocktail I ordered was good, but the 2 mains we ordered were so bad we could not eat them at all, unacceptable to serve this. A small burnt piece of Salmon and the worst refried beans I have seen in a long time. Was sad and disappointed that this is the level at this location right now.
The service is pretty good but the food quality and portions seemed to have dropped. I ordered the two-taco combo and requested fish tacos and was asked to pay about $2 on top. Not for the total but for EACH. On top of that, the food is now mediocre. It seems the owners are getting greedy. Word of advice: If you up the price, at least return the quality to the way it was.