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JACKFRUIT TINGA TACOS
roasted poblano, avocado tomatillo salsa, crispy jalapeño, blue corn tortilla
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CARNE ASADA TACOS
grilled hanger steak, guacamole, fresca and quemada salsas
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LAMB BIRRIA TACOS
folded corn tortilla tijuana-style, slow braised lamb shoulder, melted mexican cheeses, onion, cilantro, avocado tomatillo salsa
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STEAK & SHRIMP VAMPIRO TACOS +$2
griddled cheese, blue corn tortilla, salsa macha
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PESCADO A LA PLANCHA +$2
seared sustainable fish, jalapeño mint aioli, cucumber mango slaw, avocado
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TACO BOWL
organic rice and red beans, guacamole, sour cream, salsa fresca, corn relish, salsa quemada, corn tortillas
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BURRITO BOWL
refried beans, mexican cheeses, salsa fresca, cabbage slaw, salsa quemada, flour tortilla
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SALAD BOWL
mixed greens, cucumber, guacamole, red rice, salsa fresca, bbq potato chips
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QUESADILLA
mexican cheeses, salsa fresca, crema, quemada salsa, flour tortilla
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BAJA CEVICHE TOSTADA
sustainable fish, avocado, lime, jalapeño aioli
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JACKFRUIT TINGA
avocado tomatillo, pickled onion, bbq chips
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BEAN & CHEESE
salsa fresca, salsa quemada
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MEXICANA CHOPPED KALE
quinoa, chickpeas, avocado, spiced almonds & pepitas, pomegranate seeds, red wine agave vinaigrette 11.50
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BABY GEM TJ CAESAR
roasted tomato, creamy garlic dressing, queso enchilado, pickled chile, croutons 11.50
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CHICKEN MILANESA SPRING SALAD
crispy seeded chicken breast, watercress, sugar snap peas, green beans, radish, garlic mojo, lemon vinaigrette 14
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CRISPY PORTOBELLO SANDWICH
arugula, tomato, griddled cheese, gremolata, pain di mie bun choice of: bbq potato chips or side salad 13
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SANTA MONICA STREET BOWL
farmers market vegetables, crunchy quinoa, roasted corn, farro salad, cherry tomato, salsa verde 17
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SOCALO BURRITO
refried beans, griddled cheese, mexican coleslaw, avocado salsa, potato chips, served with green salad, choice of:
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HOT SKILLET SALTADO
roasted peppers and onions, fingerling potatoes, gucamole, soy aji amarillo sauce, cilantro radish salad, organic tortillas 17
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GRILLED STEAK ARRACHERA
garlicky citrus hanger steak, heirloom tomatoes, griddled cheese, refried beans, charred onion, chimichurri, calabacitas, organic corn tortillas 26
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GUACAMOLE & CHIPS
macha and quemada salsas 14.50
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CHIPS & SALSAS
macha and quemada salsas 5
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SMOKY ROASTED CAULIFLOWER
chipotle garlic mojo, cotija cheese 8
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CHILITOS RELLENOS
tempura shishito peppers stuffed with mexican cheeses, serrano and roja salsas 7
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BRUSSELS SPROUTS & POTATOES
fingerling potato, jalapeño bacon jam, chimichurri 9
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CORN ESQUITE
chipotle aioli, socalo spice mix, lime, cotija cheese 7
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CRISPY BAJA SHRIMP
spicy aioli, tajin, lime, peanuts 13.75
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WARM BROWNIE SUNDAE
mexican chocolate sauce, nuts, vanilla ice cream 10.25
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VANILLA FLAN
berries, cinnamon buñuelo 10
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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.
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GUACAMOLE & CHIPS
macha and quemada salsas 14.50
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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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TWO HOT TAMALES
poblano chile, oaxacan cheese, avocado tomatillo, crema 8.50
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CHILITOS RELLENOS
tempura shishito peppers stuffed with mexican cheeses, serrano and roja salsas 10.50
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BRUSSELS SPROUTS & POTATOES
fingerling potato, jalapeño bacon jam, chimichurri 9
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CRISPY BAJA SHRIMP
spicy aioli, tajin, lime, peanuts 13.75
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SMOKY ROASTED CAULIFLOWER
chipotle garlic mojo, cotija cheese 10.75
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CORN ESQUITE
chipotle aioli, socalo spice mix, lime, cotija cheese 9.25
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ORGANIC RED RICE & RED BEANS
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BABY GEM TJ CAESAR
roasted tomato, creamy garlic dressing, queso enchilado, pickled chile, croutons 12.50
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MEXICANA CHOPPED KALE
quinoa, chickpeas, avocado, spiced almonds & pepitas, pomegranate seeds, red wine agave vinaigrette 12.50
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BAJA CEVICHE TOSTADA
sustainable fish, avocado, lime, jalapeño aioli 15.75
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VAMPIRO STEAK & SHRIMP TACOS
griddled cheese, blue corn tortilla, salsa macha 12.75
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PESCADO A LA PLANCHA TACOS
seared sustainable fish, jalapeño mint aioli, cucumber mango slaw, avocado 12.50
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JACKFRUIT TINGA TACOS
roasted poblano, avocado tomatillo salsa, crispy jalapeño, blue corn tortilla 10.75
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CARNE ASADA TACOS
grilled hanger steak, guacamole, fresca and quemada salsas 12
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LAMB BIRRIA TACOS
folded corn tortilla tijuana-style, slow braised lamb, mexican cheeses, consomé, onion, cilantro, avocado tomatillo salsa 12.75
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SANTA MONICA STREET BOWL
farmers market vegetables, crunchy quinoa, roasted corn, farro salad, cherry tomato, salsa verde 17
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GRILLED STEAK ARRACHERA
garlicky citrus skirt steak, heirloom tomatoes, griddled cheese, refried, beans, charred onion, chimichurri, calabacitas, corn tortillas 32
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MARY’S HALF CHICKEN
creamy corn grits, vegetable escabeche, mole colorado 28
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MUSHROOM MILANESA SKILLET
crispy portobello, roasted peppers & onions, soy aji amarillo sauce, guacamole, fingerling potatoes, organic tortillas 24
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WARM BROWNIE SUNDAE
mexican chocolate sauce, nuts, vanilla ice cream 10.25
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VANILLA FLAN
berries, cinnamon buñuelo 10
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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.
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El Mañanero Burrito
scrambled eggs, refried beans, oaxacan cheese, guacamole, potato chips, served with fruit salad 11
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Dogtown Breakfast Plate
eggs your way, slow cooked tomato, spinach, smashed fingerling potato, toast 13
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Market Vegetable Chilaquiles
red or green sauce, farmers market vegetables, scrambled eggs, corn tortillas, tomato salsa, crema, queso fresco 11
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Huevos Rancheros
roasted poblano tomato salsa, baked egg, red beans, avocado, queso fresco, toast 12.50
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MACHACA HASH
shredded brisket, socalo potatoes, roasted peppers, slow cooked egg, chimichurri, corn tortillas 17.50
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FRENCH TOAST
pain de mie, berry compote, whipped cream, piloncillo syrup 15
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JACKFRUIT TINGA TACOS
roasted poblano, avocado tomatillo salsa, crispy jalapeño, blue corn tortilla
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CARNE ASADA TACOS
grilled hanger steak, guacamole, fresca and quemada salsas
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LAMB BIRRIA TACOS
folded corn tortilla tijuana-style, slow braised lamb shoulder, melted mexican cheeses, onion, cilantro, avocado tomatillo salsa
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STEAK & SHRIMP VAMPIRO TACOS +$2
griddled cheese, blue corn tortilla, salsa macha
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PESCADO A LA PLANCHA +$2
seared sustainable fish, jalapeño mint aioli, cucumber mango slaw, avocado
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TACO BOWL
organic rice and red beans, guacamole, sour cream, salsa fresca, corn relish, salsa quemada, corn tortillas
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BURRITO BOWL
refried beans, mexican cheeses, salsa fresca, cabbage slaw, salsa quemada, flour tortilla
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SALAD BOWL
mixed greens, cucumber, guacamole, red rice, salsa fresca, bbq potato chips
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QUESADILLA
mexican cheeses, salsa fresca, crema, quemada salsa, flour tortilla
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BAJA CEVICHE TOSTADA
sustainable fish, avocado, lime, jalapeño aioli
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MEXICANA CHOPPED KALE
quinoa, chickpeas, avocado, spiced almonds & pepitas, pomegranate seeds, red wine agave vinaigrette 11.50
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BABY GEM TJ CAESAR
roasted tomato, creamy garlic dressing, queso enchilado, pickled chile, croutons 11.50
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CHICKEN MILANESA SPRING SALAD
crispy seeded chicken breast, watercress, sugar snap peas, green beans, radish, garlic mojo, lemon vinaigrette 14
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CRISPY PORTOBELLO SANDWICH
arugula, tomato, griddled cheese, gremolata, pain di mie bun 13
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SANTA MONICA STREET BOWL
farmers market vegetables, crunchy quinoa, roasted corn, farro salad, cherry tomato, salsa verde 17
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SOCALO BURRITO
refried beans, griddled cheese, mexican coleslaw, avocado salsa, potato chips, served with green salad, choice of:
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HOT SKILLET SALTADO
roasted peppers and onions, fingerling potatoes, gucamole, soy aji amarillo sauce, cilantro radish salad, organic tortillas 17
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GRILLED STEAK ARRACHERA
garlicky citrus hanger steak, heirloom tomatoes, griddled cheese, refried beans, charred onion, chimichurri, calabacitas, organic corn tortillas 26
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GUACAMOLE & CHIPS
macha and quemada salsas 14.50
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CHIPS & SALSAS
macha and quemada salsas 5
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SMOKY ROASTED CAULIFLOWER
chipotle garlic mojo, cotija cheese 8
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CHILITOS RELLENOS
tempura shishito peppers stuffed with mexican cheeses, serrano and roja salsas 7
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BRUSSELS SPROUTS & POTATOES
fingerling potato, jalapeño bacon jam, chimichurri 9
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CORN ESQUITE
chipotle aioli, socalo spice mix, lime, cotija cheese 7
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CRISPY BAJA SHRIMP
spicy aioli, tajin, lime, peanuts 13.75
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WARM BROWNIE SUNDAE
mexican chocolate sauce, nuts, vanilla ice cream 10.25
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VANILLA FLAN
berries, cinnamon buñuelo 10
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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.
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LOBSTER Taco
jalapeño, oaxacan cheese, spicy aioli, chile tajin, crispy corn tortilla 8
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PORK BELLY AL PASTOR TACO
sweet and tangy chile sauce, pineapple salsita, mexican crema 4.25
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LAMB BIRRIA TACO
slow roasted lamb, tomatillo mint salsita 4.25
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MACHACA TACO
shredded beef brisket, cotija, chile verde, cabbage slaw 4.50
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JACKFRUIT TINGA TACO
roasted poblano, avocado tomatillo salsa, blue corn tortilla, crispy jalapeño 4
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SOCAL DOBLADITA
folded blue corn tortilla, mexican cheese, kale, roasted corn, market veggies, chipotle aioli 4
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IMPOSSIBLE CHORIZO TACO
salsa macha, radish, onions, cilantro 4
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BAJA CEVICHE TOSTADITA
sustainable fish, lime, avocado, jalapeño aioli 7.50
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NOPAL TOSTADITA
refried beans, cabbage slaw, grilled cactus, salsa fresca, cotija cheese 4
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PATO’S SPINACH QUESO DIP
smoky manchego cheese, cream, salsa fresca, jalapeño, cilantro, corn tortilla chips 7.50
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BAKED NACHOS
oaxacan cheese, guacamole, refried beans, salsa fresca, vegetable escabeche, crema 8.50
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STEAK MULITA
pickled chiles, avocado tomatillo 5
Vegetarian
Vegan
Can be made vegan
Gluten Free
Gluten Free Available
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.
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MACHACA TACO
shredded beef brisket, cotija, chile verde, cabbage slaw 4.50
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LAMB BIRRIA TACO
folded corn tortilla tijuana-style, slow braised lamb shoulder, melted mexican cheeses, onion, cilantro, avocado tomatillo 5
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JACKFRUIT TINGA TACO
roasted poblano, avocado tomatillo salsa, blue corn tortilla, crispy jalapeño 5
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SOCAL DOBLADITA
folded blue corn tortilla, mexican cheese, kale, roasted corn, market veggies, chipotle aioli 5
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BAJA CEVICHE TOSTADITA
sustainable fish, lime, avocado, jalapeño aioli 7.50
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NOPAL TOSTADITA
refried beans, cabbage slaw, grilled cactus, salsa fresca, cotija cheese 4.25
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PATO’S SPINACH QUESO DIP
smoky manchego cheese, cream, salsa fresca, jalapeño, cilantro, corn tortilla chips 7.50
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STEAK MULITA
pickled chiles, avocado tomatillo 5
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BAKED NACHOS
oaxacan cheese, guacamole, refried beans, salsa fresca, vegetable escabeche, crema 8.50
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POBLANO QUESADILLA
mexican cheeses, salsa fresca, crema, quemada salsa, flour tortilla 8.50
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SALSA FLIGHT & CHIPS
macha, quemada, and diablo salsas 5
Vegetarian
Vegan
Can be made vegan
Gluten Free Available
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.
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Tortilla Chips
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Guacamole
jalapeño, fresh lime, red onion, cilantro
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Salsa Macha
our signature nutty and spicy salsa for chips, tacos, quesadillas, roasted veggies, eggs, chicken, steak – well, almost anything!
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Salsa Quemada
charred tomato and tomatillo salsa for chips and grilled meats
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some like it hot! our spicy, tongue-tingling habanero salsa is perfect for chips, tacos and so much more.
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Salsa Verde
herbaceous green sauce for serving with grilled fish or roasted vegetables
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Organic Red Rice
pint - cilantro & lime
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Organic Red Beans
pint - cotija cheese
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Smoky Roasted Cauliflower
quart - chipotle garlic mojo, cotija cheese
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Corn Esquite
pint - chipotle aioli, socalo spice mix, lime, cotija cheese
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Organic Tortillas
dozen - corn tortillas handmade from Kernel of Truth organic, non-GMO masa
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Baby Gem TJ Caesar
serves 2 to 4 people as a side. roasted tomato, creamy garlic dressing, queso enchilada, pickled chile
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. A 2% charge is added by the restaurant to all checks to help offer healthcare benefits to our employees.
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Quesadilla Kit
buttered flour tortillas, mexican cheeses, and roasted poblanos, crema, guacamole and salsa fresca
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slow braised lamb shoulder and its broth, organic tortillas, onion, and mint salsita
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Taco Kit
Includes: carne asada, citrus chicken, and jackfruit tinga tacos plus the following: Organic Corn Tortillas, Organic Red Rice & Beans, Guacamole, Chips, Salsas (macha, quemada, fresca), Toppings (shredded lettuce, mexican cheese, crema).
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Vegetarian Taco Kit
Includes: Impossible chorizo, roasted veggie & jackfruit tinga tacos plus the following: Organic Corn Tortillas, Red Rice & Beans, Guacamole, Chips, Salsas (macha, quemada, fresca), Toppings (shredded lettuce, mexican cheese, crema). Can be made vegan.
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Chicken Enchilada Kit
Includes: chicken enchiladas made with organic yellow corn tortillas hand-rolled with roasted corn relish, wild mushrooms, mexican cheeses, and guajillo sauce, plus the following: Baby Gem TJ Caesar, Organic Red Rice, Guacamole, Chips, Salsas (macha and quemada).
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baked or bake at home
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Deep Chocolate Border Brownie
with walnuts