Gilbert's El Indio Restaurant
Gilbert's El Indio Restaurant is a Santa Monica, CA taco spot in the Sunset Park area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.5★ rating across 1,814 Google reviews.
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Why people love this place
- •Highly rated by locals
- •Reasonable mid-range pricing
- •Good for casual tacos
- •Located in Sunset Park, Santa Monica
- •Strong Google review volume
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.
- →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 Gilbert's El Indio Restaurant serve?+
Gilbert's El Indio Restaurant is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.
Where is Gilbert's El Indio Restaurant located?+
Gilbert's El Indio Restaurant is at 2526 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA, in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Santa Monica, California.
Is Gilbert's El Indio Restaurant good?+
Gilbert's El Indio Restaurant has a 4.5★ average across 1,814 Google reviews — loved by locals by Santa Monica taco standards.
How expensive is Gilbert's El Indio Restaurant?+
Gilbert's El Indio Restaurant sits at $$ (mid-range) — typical for a Santa Monica taquería.
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