Desvelados Santa Monica
Desvelados Santa Monica is a Santa Monica, CA taco spot in the Downtown area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.8★ rating across 409 Google reviews.
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Why people love this place
- •Highly rated by locals
- •Affordable, everyday pricing
- •Good for casual tacos
- •Located in Downtown, Santa Monica
- •Plenty of community reviews
Order like a local
- →Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
- →Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.
- →Cash often moves the line faster at casual taquerías like this.
- →It can get busy at peak hours — aim for early lunch or mid-afternoon.
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Frequently asked
What kind of tacos does Desvelados Santa Monica serve?+
Desvelados Santa Monica is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.
Where is Desvelados Santa Monica located?+
Desvelados Santa Monica is at 1416 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA, in the Downtown neighborhood of Santa Monica, California.
Is Desvelados Santa Monica good?+
Desvelados Santa Monica has a 4.8★ average across 409 Google reviews — loved by locals by Santa Monica taco standards.
How expensive is Desvelados Santa Monica?+
Desvelados Santa Monica sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a Santa Monica taquería.
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