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Lares
2909 Pico Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90405-2001
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Travelodge Santa Monica Pico Boulevard $145 0.2 mi 0.2 km 4 of 5 stars
The Ambrose Hotel $193 1.6 mi 2.6 km 4 of 5 stars
Holiday Inn Express West Los Angeles $168 1.7 mi 2.7 km 4 of 5 stars
Doubletree Guest Suites Santa Monica $246 2.3 mi 3.7 km 4 of 5 stars
Sea Shore Motel $100 2.3 mi 3.7 km 4 of 5 stars
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Valentino 0.2 mi 0.3 km 4 of 5 stars
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#30 of 311 restaurants in Santa Monica
  • Cuisines: Mexican
  • Average price*: $ 20
  • Address: 2909 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405-2001
  • Phone:  (310) 829-4559
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“Over-Priced!!”
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2 of 5 stars
GwenSantaMonica 18 contributions
Santa Monica, California
Jun 26, 2009

The food is OK and the service good, but the prices are outrageous. I got the vegetarian combo that consisted of one potato taco(bland and dry), one cheese enchilada(good), one chile relleno(good) and rice and beans(OK). It cost $14...I think it was too high. Oh, and a huge apology to our poor waiters. My friend's girlfriend paid and she only... more

“Great, place good mex...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Oct 5, 2008

Great, place good mex and margs! more

“love the diabla sauce...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 9, 2008

love the diabla sauce (spicy chipotle) the service can be BAD, but the food is good. fyi - they don't de vein the shrimpies. more

“Love the staff, good...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 18, 2008

Love the staff, good margaritas, great fish tacos. more

“my best Mexican food in...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 12, 2008

my best Mexican food in LA ! more

“Good mexican food...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 25, 2008

Good mexican food & tequila! more

“Great for a nice casual...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 21, 2008

Great for a nice casual night. Good margarita's and tacos. more

“used to love this...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 28, 2008

used to love this restaurant before the fire. haven't been back much since. more

“I love this place...”
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4 of 5 stars
WenLA 95 contributions
Mar 26, 2008

I love this place... very homey... great food (carne asada - yum)!!! more

“Best Mex and margaritas!”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 5, 2008
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Best Mex and margaritas! more

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Lares Address

2909 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405-2001
Tel: (310) 829-4559
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.