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Lula Cocina Mexicana
- Mexican
- Santa Monica, CA
About this business
With a dedicated vegetarian menu, Lula Cocina serves delicious Mexican food and is a neighborhood favorite for many. They have a separate menu with kid's special dishes and a taco menu which is a great late night snack with your beer. Their weekend brunch features authentic Mexican dishes like burritos, chilaquiles, churros among others. Lula Cocina has an inviting ambiance, have them cater your next event. Get in touch with the management for more information.
Location details
2720 Main St, Santa Monica, CA, 90405, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Great Traditional Mexican Food – Lula?s Main Street location is great and close to all the Venice shops. The plaza in the back is great for a midday lunch in the sun or dining under the stars at night. The food is great with duck tacos, shrimp enchiladas, and white fish burritos.
Fun atmosphere, great margaritas – Lula's is the perfect place to go if you want Baja-Mexican food served in a fun atmosphere. The food is great, but the margaritas are better. I recommend their enchilada platters, or their stuffed jalapenos. Make a reservation before you go, though. The restaurant tends to get packed during the evening hours.
Look but don't touch; touch but don't taste – The only thing that can qualify Lula's as a mexican restaurant is that they serve margaritas. Serve this to a blind person and the food would qualify as "Californian" at best. This is the perfect place for people who don't enjoy "overly ethnic" food (which really means they don't enjoy ethnic food). However, the service is acceptable and the decor is a delight PLUS you and your date won't be "fragrant" by the end of the night. Also, the carnitas LOOK delicious and the food & drin... read more
Taste of Mexico – I love going here after work to grab a cocktail and snacks or for lunch on a Saturday with friends. The decor is very festive and the service is friendly. Watch out for the strawberry-mango daiquiri, you can't taste the alcohol and you can't have just one! The portions are large and they have some of the best tortilla chips in town! Just be mindful of your meter because most of the parking is 2 hours max.
Great Local Mexican Restaurant – I am really surprised with the negative reviews for Lula. We live 1 block from Main St. and always end up here for dinner. To be honest, there were a couple of 'off-nights' where the food wasn't up to it's usual outstanding par, but for the remaining 30+ meals, it was awesome. And to clarify, 'off-night' doesn't mean bad; simply could be better in delivery of food during rush hour. Service is always friendly, and drinks are strong. Try their enchiladas suiza, mole tamales and mole chicken. I ... read more
looks cool but tastes bad w/ a bad attitude – The place looked very cool, too bad the waitress was was miserable & the the food worse. Sis-in-law ordered jumbo shimp cocktail. Had 1 medium shrimp hanging off the side of a margarita glass with 2 more cut up in tomato juice inside the glass. Had to pay for pico de gallo salsa because the table salsa was D-. The only 2 people at the table that were happy were the 2 guys that ordered plain been & cheese buritos. What a shame & goodbye. last note. small glass, filled with ice & u... read more
Beware if booking private party – I booked a private party here in January for an April event. It was for 50 people. I confirmed with their manager and we were good to go. I sent out expensive printed invitations, etc. I called, not once but twice, to re-confirm and just double check all the details. Days after the second phone call I got an e-mail from the manager saying very rudely "Sorry but we've booked a wedding in the whole restaurant and we can't host your event." Basically they stood to make more money on the wedding... read more
Hate to say it but... – I went last night with a few girlfriends for a holiday dinner. We should've known something was up when we walk in during the middle of the dinner rush, 7:30 pm, and there were about 7 diners in the whole place. The decor is very charming and the staff is friendly, but don't let the ambience fool you. We ordered the tostada with shrimp, lobster tacos and chicken tacos - each about $14. The taste of all 3 dishes was interesting, because although they were all incredibly bland, they were still somehow s... read more
Lively regional Mexican cuisine takes Main Street beyond tacos and burritos. – In Short Vibrant folk art and bold contemporary paintings decorate the back patio, bar area and spacious dining room. This colorful spot serves many basics like burritos and tacos, but it further allures with more adventurous fare. Antojitos platters feature regional appetizers, both familiar and exotic. Guacamole, jalapenos and quesadillas appease picky palates, but there's also fried cheese-filled orange squash blossoms and corn-potato fritters.... read more
Frequently asked questions about Lula Cocina Mexicana
How is Lula Cocina Mexicana rated?
Lula Cocina Mexicana has a 4.2 star rating with 815 reviews.
When is Lula Cocina Mexicana open?
Lula Cocina Mexicana is closed now. It will open at 9:00 a.m.
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