"There are so many manic tourists on The Promenade that, after a while, you’ll begin to completely dissociate and let the crowd take over your movements. Go regain bodily autonomy at Le Purépecha. This casual Mexican restaurant is only about four blocks from The Promenade, but feels like a clean break from the chaos. The bright, casual space is filled almost entirely with people who live in the area and the food is both reasonably priced and delicious. Go for the tacos—they’re our favorite in Santa Monica—which are made with handmade corn tortillas sturdy enough to support generous scoops of meat, guacamole, cilantro, and onions." - brant cox
