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4.8
- 4.5Food
- 4.7Service
- 4.7Ambience
- 4.5Value
Noise • Moderate
Lula Cocina
4.8
237 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
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2 people
Mar 13, 2025
March 2025
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7:00 PM
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- Great for happy hour
- Lively
- Charming
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Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesMexican, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Beer Garden
- Hours of operationTue, Wed, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
- Phone number(310) 392-5711
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Executive chefGeraldine Gilliland
- CateringFull service catering, either out house or yours. Every aspect of your event will be handled by our professional and experienced Event planner & service staff.
- Private party facilitiesWe offer an out door patio that can seat 50 comfortably, a dining room that seats 60, and a bar that seats 20 We are also proud to offer Chef Geraldine Gilliland's estate in Malibu for Catered events. www.ranchochiquita.com
- NeighborhoodSanta Monica
- Cross streethill & ashland
- Parking detailsMetered parking offered by the City of Santa Monica directly behind the Restaurant for your convenience. #DontGetATicket!
- Public transitExpo line is now open!
- EntertainmentModern Latin Rock, Pop, Funk, & Salsa
- AdditionalBanquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Offers
Taco Tuesday
Multiple dates availableTue - 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Happy Hour 3-6pm daily at our bar
Multiple dates availableSun - 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM,Tue - Wed - 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM,Thu - 12:00 PM - 9:30 PM,Fri - Sat - 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM
What 237 people are saying
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Review summary
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Lula Cocina in Santa Monica is a vibrant gem known for its "fantastic staff," "great margaritas," and "delicious food." The atmosphere is lively, often featuring music, making it ideal for celebrations. While some note recent menu changes, many cherish its "authentic Mexican experience" and "friendly service."
237 Reviews
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Alice
Yorkshire2 reviews
5.0Dined on February 23, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Melissa
Los Angeles62 reviews
5.0Dined on February 22, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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June
Los Angeles21 reviews
5.0Dined on January 5, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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JonG
Philadelphia52 reviews
5.0Dined on December 22, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Cindy
Los Angeles1 review
5.0Dined on December 16, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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BEN
Los Angeles1 review
5.0Dined on November 17, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Pamela VIP
Los Angeles8 reviews
5.0Dined on October 27, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Peter
San Diego3 reviews
5.0Dined on October 3, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Steve
New York City2 reviews
3.0Dined on September 5, 2024
- Overall 3
- Food 3
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Lewis
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0Dined on August 23, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Lula Cocina is rated 4.8 stars by 237 OpenTable diners.
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2720 Main St., Santa Monica, CA 90405
Additional information
- Cross streethill & ashland
- NeighborhoodSanta Monica
- Hours of operationTue, Wed, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesMexican, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Beer Garden
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Parking detailsMetered parking offered by the City of Santa Monica directly behind the Restaurant for your convenience. #DontGetATicket!
- Public transitExpo line is now open!
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Executive chefGeraldine Gilliland
- EntertainmentModern Latin Rock, Pop, Funk, & Salsa
- AdditionalBanquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Phone number(310) 392-5711
- CateringFull service catering, either out house or yours. Every aspect of your event will be handled by our professional and experienced Event planner & service staff.
- Private party facilitiesWe offer an out door patio that can seat 50 comfortably, a dining room that seats 60, and a bar that seats 20 We are also proud to offer Chef Geraldine Gilliland's estate in Malibu for Catered events. www.ranchochiquita.com