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Border Grill

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4.5 of 5 stars 43 ratings
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#49 of 280 restaurants in Santa Monica
  • Cuisines: Mexican
  • Price range*: $21-$30
  • Neighborhood: West
Traveler Description: This restaurant is an example of a "trendy" and "creative" restaurant, but does a poor job with actually succeeding.   Service is good, surroundings... more »

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Reviews of Border Grill

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 28, 2008

One of my favorite places to go on the westside! more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 20, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We went here after hours of relaxation and massage at the nearby Burke Williams Spa. We ordered Caipirinha & Passion Fruit/Lychee Martini for drinks. They were certainly not your traditional Caipirinha & Martini, but Border Grill's take on these two drinks are way too sweet for my taste. We ordered Guatemalan Chicken Tamale and Chicken Empanadas in Mole sauce, which... more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 5, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I have only been once, but the loud SaMo hipsters made dining dull. more

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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 7, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Too dark and too loud. Nothing on the happy hour menu. No place to sit. more

Feb 19, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I have to agree with the other reviewers. The place was very loud the whole time we were there (7:30 pm-8:45 pm) but that said, we were there on a Friday night . We also found the prices to be a little bit steep-on both the food and the drink menu. The service was very pleasent but we felt like... more

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4 of 5 stars
New Mexico mountains
Feb 16, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

My husband and I went to dinner at 8:30 pm on a Thursday night, and we still had to wait 20 minutes for a table! However, it was time well spent at the bar with margaritas and three delicious complimentary salsa with chips. I disagree with the other reviewer about the tamales. I had the appetizer size order of green... more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 15, 2008

The rock shrimp are the best. A good happy hour, but their margaritas aren't that great. more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 30, 2008

I like my latin food more food-y and less foodie. more

Jan 27, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

My husband and I made reservations on OpenTable and had no trouble getting seated on a Saturday night. We did have to sit at the bar for about 10 minutes until our table was ready, but we enjoyed it -the bartender was great, fast, and brought us chips and three different kinds of salsa. The restaurant has rather loud decorations... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 18, 2008

great food. try the sangrita with a shot of tequila! more

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Border Grill Address

1445 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Tel: (310) 451-1655
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.