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Best Mexican in Santa Monica Best Happy Hour Mexican in Santa Monica

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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Master Critic Review

Vamos Vamos 7.8
Santa Monica
New Mexico-inspired mezcal bar from the Everson Royce Bar team serving street-style tacos and hatch chile-forward dishes in a narrow dining room with sidewalk patio. The cocktail program emphasizes premium tequilas and mezcals with fresh ingredients.
Must-Try Dishes: Hatch Green Chile Cheeseburger, Carne Adovada Nachos, Carne Asada Taco
Scores:
Value: 7.4 Service: 7.8 Consistency: 7.5 Food Quality: 8 Atmosphere: 8.2 Cultural Relevance: 7.6
What makes it special: Brings New Mexico's hatch chile culture to beachside Santa Monica with craft cocktails
Who should go: Cocktail enthusiasts and couples seeking upscale casual Mexican with margarita focus
When to visit: Weeknights for shorter waits; make reservations for weekend prime time
What to order: Hatch chile cheeseburger, carne adovada nachos, premium margaritas, tres leches
Insider tip: Sidewalk patio has shorter waits than indoor tables on busy nights

Hours

MondayClosed
Tuesday5pm - 10pm
Wednesday5pm - 10pm
Thursday5pm - 10pm
Friday5pm - 10pm
Saturday5pm - 10pm
Sunday12pm - 8pm