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    • Available Tuesday - Saturday 11:30am to 4pm for takeout and delivery. For family meal kits please view menu here.

    Small Plates

    • GUACAMOLE & CHIPS

      macha and quemada salsas 14.50

      half order $9.50

    • CHIPS & SALSAS

      macha and quemada salsas 7

    • CHICKEN POZOLE SOUP

      guajillo broth, cabbage, radish, hominy 5 cup / 8.50 bowl

    • SMOKY ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

      chipotle garlic mojo, cotija cheese 10.50

    • CORN ESQUITE

      chipotle aioli, socalo spice mix, lime, cotija cheese 9

    • BRUSSELS SPROUTS

      salsa verde, pomegranate seeds 9.50

    • ORGANIC RED RICE & RED BEANS

      7

    Two Tacos

    two tacos served with organic corn tortillas (flour tortillas or lettuce cups on request), organic red rice and beans, and farmers market vegetables.

    • Vampiro Steak And Shrimp Tacos

      griddled cheese, blue corn tortilla, salsa macha 15

    • JACKFRUIT TINGA Tacos

      roasted poblano, avocado tomatillo salsa, crispy jalapeño, blue corn tortilla 13

    • Pescado A La Plancha Tacos

      seared sustainable fish, jalapeño mint aioli, cucumber mango slaw, avocado 14

    • CITRUS CHICKEN TACOS

      guacamole, fresca and arbol salsas 13.50

    • Carne Asada Tacos

      grilled hanger steak, guacamole, fresca and quemada salsas 15

    • Lamb Birria Tacos

      folded corn tortilla tijuana-style, slow braised lamb shoulder, melted mexican cheeses, onion, cilantro, avocado tomatillo 14.50

    Salad & Ceviche

    • BABY GEM TJ CAESAR

      roasted tomato, creamy garlic dressing, queso enchilado, pickled chile, croutons 14.50

      add chicken $4

      add steak $5

      add salmon $6

    • MEXICALI CEVICHE

      sustainable fish, avocado, jalapeño, ginger, lime 15.50

    Bowls, Burritos & Plates

    • Santa Monica Street Bowl

      farmers market vegetables, crunchy quinoa, roasted corn, farro salad, cherry tomato, salsa verde 17

      add chicken $4

      add steak $5

      add salmon $6

      add jackfruit tinga $2

    • Socalo Burrito

      refried beans, griddled cheese, mexican coleslaw, avocado salsa, potato chips, served with green salad, choice of:

      jackfruit tinga $13

      chicken $14

      grilled steak $15

      impossible chorizo $15

    • Grilled Steak Arrachera

      garlicky citrus skirt steak, heirloom tomatoes, griddled cheese, charred onion, chimichurri, calabacitas, corn tortillas 26

    • Chicken POBLANO ENCHILADAS

      free range chicken, organic corn tortillas, poblano crema, grilled corn, wild mushrooms, mexican cheeses, organic red rice 21

    Desserts

    • Brownies

      mexican chocolate sauce, nuts, ice cream 9.50

    • Strawberry Tres Leches

      whipped cream, passion fruit and prickly pear sauces 10

    • WARM GUAVA EMPANADA

      seasonal sorbet 8

    a drawing of a face Vegetarian

    a close up of a sign Vegan

    a drawing of a cartoon character Can be made vegan

    a drawing of a person No wheat

    a drawing of a face Contains peanuts

    Please advise us of any food allergies; not all ingredients are listed. A 2% charge is added by the restaurant to all checks to help offer healthcare benefits to our employees. 



    Available Tuesday - Saturday 4pm to 8pm for takeout and delivery. For family meal kits please view menu here.

    Small Plates

    • GUACAMOLE & CHIPS

      macha and quemada salsas 14.50

      half order $9.50

    • CHIPS & SALSAS

      macha and quemada salsas 7

    • CHICKEN POZOLE SOUP

      guajillo broth, cabbage, radish, hominy 5 cup

      bowl $8.50

    • SMOKY ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

      chipotle garlic mojo, cotija cheese 10.50

    • CORN ESQUITE

      chipotle aioli, socalo spice mix, lime, cotija cheese 9

    • BRUSSELS SPROUTS

      salsa verde, pomegranate seeds 9.50

    • ORGANIC RED RICE & RED BEANS

      7

    Salad & Ceviche

    • BABY GEM TJ CAESAR

      roasted tomato, creamy garlic dressing, queso enchilado, pickled chile, croutons 14.50

      add chicken $4

      add steak $5

      add salmon $6

    • MEXICALI CEVICHE

      sustainable fish, avocado, jalapeño, ginger, lime 15.50

    Two Tacos

    two tacos served with organic corn tortillas (flour tortillas or lettuce cups on request). add side of organic red beans and rice $3

    • Vampiro Steak And Shrimp

      griddled cheese, blue corn tortilla, salsa macha 12.50

    • JACKFRUIT TINGA

      roasted poblano, avocado tomatillo salsa, crispy jalapeño, blue corn tortilla 10.50

    • Pescado A La Plancha

      seared sustainable fish, jalapeño mint aioli, cucumber mango slaw, avocado 12

    • Citrus Chicken Tacos

      guacamole, fresca and arbol salsas 11

    • Carne Asada

      grilled hanger steak, guacamole, fresca and quemada salsas 12

    • Lamb Birria Tacos

      folded corn tortilla tijuana-style, slow braised lamb, mexican cheeses, consomé, onion, cilantro, avocado tomatillo 12

    Large Plates

    • SOCALO BURRITO

      refried beans, griddled cheese, mexican coleslaw, avocado salsa, potato chips, served with chips and salsa macha and choice of:

      jackfruit tinga $15.50

      chicken $16.50

      grilled steak $17.50

      Impossible chorizo $17.50

    • Santa Monica Street Bowl

      farmers market vegetables, crunchy quinoa, roasted corn, farro salad, cherry tomato, salsa verde 17

      add chicken $7.50

      add steak $8

      add salmon $8

      add jackfruit tinga $3.50

    • CHICKEN POBLANO ENCHILADAS

      free range chicken, organic corn tortillas, poblano crema, grilled corn, wild mushrooms, mexican cheeses 28

    • Grilled Steak Arrachera

      garlicky citrus skirt steak, heirloom tomatoes, griddled cheese, charred onion, chimichurri, calabacitas, corn tortillas 29

    • Lamb Birria

      slow braised lamb shoulder, consomé, escabeche, tomatillo mint salsita 29

    • Duck Carnitas Cassoulet

      salvadoran red beans, spanish chorizo, fennel 27

    Desserts

    • Brownies

      mexican chocolate sauce, nuts, ice cream 9.50

    • Strawberry Tres Leches

      whipped cream, passion fruit and prickly pear sauces 10

    • WARM GUAVA EMPANADA

      seasonal sorbet 8

    a drawing of a face Vegetarian

    a close up of a sign Vegan

    a drawing of a cartoon character Can be made vegan

    a drawing of a person No wheat

    a drawing of a face Contains peanuts

    Please advise us of any food allergies; not all ingredients are listed. A 2% charge is added by the restaurant to all checks to help offer healthcare benefits to our employees.



    Available Tuesday - Saturday 12pm to 8pm for takeout and delivery. For family meal kits please view menu here.

    DRINKS

    • Whalebird Pamplemousse Kombucha

      5.75

    • Daily Agua Fresca

      5

    • Topo Chico Mineral Water

      4

    • Iced Black or Green Tea

      4.50

    • Mexican Coke (.5L)

      4.75

    • Fountain Soda

      3.50

    • DRIP COFFEE

      3

    Cocktails

    • MARGARITA DE LA CASA

      cazadores blanco, combier, lime 14

    • PALOMA

      herradura blanco, aperol, grapefruit, lime, soda water, pink himalayan salt 14

    • OAXACAN OLD FASHIONED

      gem & bolt mezcal, oaxacan chocolate, xocolatl mole & grapefruit bitters 14

    • CHINOLA MARGARITA

      altos plata, passion fruit liqueur, fresh mint, lime, tajin 14

    • DIEGO & I

      gem & bolt mezcal, aperol, fresh citrus, mango guajillo shrub 14

    • EL PICANTE

      cazadores blanco, fresno chile, cilantro, lime, smoked tajin 14

    • COSMOPOLITA

      olmeca altos plata tequila, cointreau, cranberry purée, lime juice 14

    • Socalozerac

      rye whiskey, mezcal rinse, peychaud’s bitters 14

    • Life’s a Pêche

      wódka, peach liqueur, honey, orange juice 14

    • Jamaica Gimlet

      gin, lime, hibiscus coulis 14

    Beer & Beertails

    • Socalo Radler

      dos equis lager, house grapefruit soda 8

    • Michelada

      dos equis lager, housemade tomato citrus mix, clam juice, tajin rim 9

    • Bitburger Drive

      non-alcoholic beer 7

    BEERS ON TAP

    • Cabotella

      Baja Brewing Co. Blonde Ale Los Cabos, Mx 8

    • Por Favor IPA

      Baja Brewing Co. IPA Los Cabos, Mx 8

    • Harry Polanco

      Wendlandt Red Ale Ensenada, Mx 8

    • Pali Cali Pils

      Santa Monica Brew Works Pilsner Santa Monica, Ca 8

    • Dos Equis

      Lager Monterrey, Mx 7

    Wine Cocktails

    • Mimosa Classico

      10

    • Passion Fruit Bellini

      9

    WHITE WINES

    • Casa Magoni Manaz Viognier '18

      Valle de Guadalupe, Baja 39

    • Casa Madero Chardonnay '18

      Valle de Parras, Coahuila 11/42

    • Palafox Marija Chenin Blanc '16

      Valle de la Grulla, Baja 49

    • Bodega Henri Lurton Sauvignon Blanc '18

      Valle de Guadalupe, Baja 58

    • Vines Lechuza Vuelo Chardonnay-Sauvignon Blanc Blend '19

      Valle de Guadalupe, Baja 65

    ROSÉ WINE

    • Casa Madero Rosé '18

      Valle de Parras, Coahuila 11/42

    SPARKLING WINE

    • Casa de Piedra Espuma de Blanc de Blancs

      San Antonio de las Minas, Baja 60

    RED WINES

    • Casa Madero Cabernet Sauvignon '17

      Valle de Parras, Coahuila 14/54

    • Bruma Plan B Tinto GSM '17

      Valle de Guadalupe, Baja 54

    • Solar Fortun Confabulario Mouvedre '16

      Valle de Guadalupe, Baja 58

    • Vinos de la Reina Sangiovese '18

      Valle de Guadalupe, Baja 58

    • Nativo Syrah '17

      Valle de Guadalupe, Baja 60

    • Hacienda Guadalupe El Caporal Red Blend '17

      Valle de Guadalupe, Baja 60

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