Tacos Por Favor

Mexican restaurant · Pico

Tacos Por Favor

Mexican restaurant · Pico

1408 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Highlights

Tacos Por Favor in Santa Monica is a beloved no-frills spot dishing up generous portions of authentic Mexican fare, from burritos to tacos, all made fresh daily.

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@eater

"With multiple locations on the Westside, Tacos Por Favor is a longstanding favorite for burritos, alongside other Mexican classics. Order the chile relleno burrito which comes with a whole fried poblano pepper stuffed with cheese, or a carnitas burrito. Tacos Por Favor also offers multiple non-meat options including a veggie burrito, a potato burrito, and the enduring bean and cheese." - Rebecca Roland, Eater Staff

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@onthegrid

"Tacos please. It may look sketch on the outside, but it’s the food inside that counts. This down and dirty Mexi joint is popular for a reason: it cooks clean, simple, authentic food. Far more than tacos, this place serves up Al Pastor, Carnitas, Sopes, Mole and real Horchata - ¿comprendes? It's all made fresh daily, has great veggie options and their salsa bar is proper. So, order at the counter, take it to your table, and eat it. Done." - TRÜF

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@onthegrid

"Tacos Por Favor, Santa Monica. Tacos please. It may look sketch on the outside, but it’s the food inside that counts. This down and dirty Mexi joint is popular for a reason: it cooks clean, simple, authentic food. Far more than tacos, this place serves up Al Pastor, Carnitas, Sopes, Mole and real Horchata - ¿comprendes? It's all made fresh daily, has great veggie options and their salsa bar is proper. So, order at the counter, take it to your table, and eat it. Done."

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@eater

"It’s a little spot in Santa Monica. It’s a family run spot that makes really, really good home-style tacos and Mexican food." - Crystal Coser

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Kyle N

Google

This place was amazing. Great and friendly service, fresh, tasty and high quality ingredients/food. Would recommend.

David Kagel

Google

The best Mexican food on the west side. The quality of the meat and fish is really exceptional. I loved my shrimp quesadilla which was huge and the side salad and chips and guagamole were wonderful. The salsa was also exceptional. The tacos all pastor and shrimp taco also fantastic and generous portions. Nice they have a great selection of beers and even the cookies are homemade and great. The atmosphere is retro cool 60's hip and very spacious and breezy. We were worried about the street parking but it turned out to be no problem. I can't believe we have driven by this spot so many times and never stopped. It's a definite stop from now on!

Ambrose Rodriguez

Google

We tried this spot out based on the recommendation of the staff at my wifes' doctors office. It was ok. We got here before the lunch rush so I found a metered parking spot in front on the street. The young lady helping us was very nice and helpful. We ordered the Carnitas plates with rice and beans. Chips and salsa, and a Carne Asada Sope. The Carnitas were okay not greasy, they were warm, okay. Rice and beans were on point. Guacamole on point. Chips were okay. A little greasy and missing something for my liking. Kinda stale. Honestly in my opinion it was okay. Not the worst but it didn't wow either one of us. I don't think we'll be back even though the young lady recommended the hard shelled tacos and the bacon breakfast burrito, just throwing that out there for some other brave soul. The red salsa was on another level and the flour tortillas were on point I will say that. The place is huge inside and clean. It's older. It was ok. I don't think we're going to be back.

galaxy_dizzle

Google

It was my first time ordering food to go at Tacos pot favor. I ordered two breakfast burritos. One ham and egg for my friend and one bacon,egg, and jalapeño. To my surprise it was not greasy. Not dry either. Very delicious and fresh with just enough of a kick.

h fitz

Google

got one of the breakfast burritos. very big, very reasonable, and very good. plus, it came with free chips.

Emilia

Google

One of the best things I’ve ever eaten. Shrimp chimichanga (trust) was perfect. Cheesy on the inside. Perfectly cooked shrimp. Crispy tortilla. Guac and salsa are super fresh. Totally cleaned our plates. Inside is cozy and comfortable. Fast service. Big menu. Lots of seating

Manan Patel

Google

I literally dream of tacos por favor every single day. For affordable meals and large portions, there is no better place than tacos por favor. We got the breakfast chilaquiles as well last the machaca plate and I could not decide which one is better. If you stumble upon this, please go!

Miguel Cruz

Google

Loved this Mexican restaurant. The food was delicious. The mushroom tacos were my favorite. The lengua and asada were also really good, as well as the milanesa torta. The fish taco was okay, wouldn't get again. All the portions are pretty big which makes any dish worth it. For example one soft taco could easily be 2. The service is good and quick, no waiting staff. The atmosphere reminds me of a cafeteria which is not bad. Would definitely come here again and recommend it.