Dinner
Available Tuesday - Saturday starting at 4pm for dine-in, takeout and delivery.
CRUDO
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CEVICHE VERDE
local wahoo, avocado, key lime, jalapeño, tomatillo milpero, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño aioli, tostada 16
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SHRIMP CEVICHE
wild mexican shrimp, avocado, key lime, jalapeño, red onion, cherry tomato, cucumber, campechana sauce 16
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SCALLOP AGUACHILE CRUDO
oro blanco grapefruit, radish, cucumber, avocado 18
Salads
add to any salad chicken 7.50, steak 8, fish of the day 8, shrimp 6-
CAESAR SALAD
smoked croutons, preserved lemon, parmigiano 12.50
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MEXICANA CHOPPED KALE
quinoa, chickpeas, avocado, spiced almonds & pepitas, pomegranate seeds, red wine agave vinaigrette 12.50
Small Plates
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GUACAMOLE & CHIPS
macha and quemada salsas 14.50
half order $9.50
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CHIPS & SALSAS
macha and quemada salsas 7
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Pato’s Spinach Queso Dip
smoky manchego cheese, cream, jalapeño, cilantro, salsa fresca, corn tortilla chips 10.50
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CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP
queso fresco, crema 5.50 cup
bowl $9
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CRISPY BAJA SHRIMP
macha aioli, lime, tajin peanut salsa 13.75
Vegetables
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ESQUITE
sweet corn, cotija cheese, lime, chipotle aioli, socalo spices 9.95
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SMASHED POTATOES
fingerling potatoes, chimichurri, macha aioli 8
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BROCCOLINI & JICAMA
grilled broccolini, citrus vinaigrette, jicama puree 8
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BRUSSELS SPROUTS
chipotle ranch, caramelized onion, bacon 7
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ROASTED CAULIFLOWER
chipotle garlic mojo, cotija cheese 8
Large Plates
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BONE-IN BEEF SHORT RIB
slow cooked sinaloa style, carrots, olives, king trumpet mushroom, shallots, tableside demi-glace 41
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ROASTED ANCHO CHILE SHRIMP
ancho chile, white wine, toasted bread, roasted tomato 26
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PESCADO ZARANDEADO
butterflied grilled adobo marinated branzino, pickled onion, tomato citrus salsa, organic corn tortillas 32
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TAMARIND BBQ CHICKEN
seasonal citrus salsa 27
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CRISPY PORK MILANESA
sourdough crumb, capers, castelvetrano olives, tomato, herb salad 32
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GRILLED STEAK ARRACHERA
grilled skirt steak, mexican chimichurri, frijoles charros, tomato cucumber salad, griddled tortillas 31
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SANTA MONICA STREET BOWL
farmers market vegetables, crunchy quinoa, onion, tomato, roasted corn, green garbanzo bean salad, salsa verde 17
add jackfruit tinga $3
add grilled chicken breast 8 $8
add grilled skirt steak $9
add seared wahoo 8 $8
add sautéed shrimp $6
Taco Plates
three organic corn tortillas (flour tortillas or lettuce cups on request), served with green garbanzo salad and house pickled veggies-
VAMPIRO STEAK & SHRIMP TACOS
griddled cheese, blue corn tortilla, onion, cilantro, salsa macha, pickled onion 18.75
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PESCADO A LA PLANCHA TACOS
seared local wahoo, jicama mango slaw, jalapeño aioli, avocado 18
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JACKFRUIT TINGA TACOS
pickled red onion, crispy jalapeño, fried kale, avocado salsa 16.75
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CARNE ASADA TACOS
grilled hanger steak, guacamole, fresca and quemada salsas 18
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CHICKEN DORADOS TACOS
crispy corn tortilla, mexican cheeses, potato rajas, guacamole, fresca and quemada salsas, pickled onion 17.75
Desserts
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Vanilla Flan
berries, cinnamon buñuelo 10
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BROWNIE SUNDAE
mexican chocolate sauce, cocoa nib sesame crumble, nuts, vanilla ice cream 10.25
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BARCELONA CHOCOLATE CAKE
rich dark chocolate cake, sweet crema, chocolate sauce 10
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CHURRO SUNDAE
jamaica sugar, vanilla ice cream 10.25
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SORBET TRIO
seasonal sorbets 8.25
Gluten Free
Gluten Free Available
Vegetarian
Vegan
Can be made vegan
Contains nuts
Please advise us of any food allergies; not all ingredients are listed. Thoroughly cooking food of animal origin such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, milk, poultry, or shellfish reduces the risk of foodborne illness.
Our Commitment to Sustainability
Socalo uses organic rice, beans, and corn tortillas; seasonal, local ingredients; as well as antibiotic/hormone-free meats and poultry. Socalo serves only sustainable seafood and is a member of James Beard Foundation's Smart Catch and Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch Program.
A 2% fee is added by the restaurant to all guest checks. This is not a gratuity or tip, and is not for services provided by employees or otherwise payable to the employees. Thank you for dining with us and supporting the restaurant.