Lunch
Available Tuesday - Saturday until 4pm for dine-in, takeout and delivery.
Socalo is walk-in counter service for lunch until 4pm. No reservations are needed, nor taken, for counter service.
PLATOS PEQUEÑOS
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GUACAMOLE & CHIPS
macha and quemada salsas 14.50 / 9.50 half
half order $9.50
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CHIPS & SALSAS
macha and quemada salsas 5
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Pato’s Spinach Queso Dip
smoky manchego cheese, cream, jalapeño, cilantro, salsa fresca, corn tortilla chips 10.50
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CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP
queso fresco, crema 5.50 cup / 9 bowl
bowl $9
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HOT HONEY-GLAZED WINGS
chipotle ranch, house pickles, scallion 12.75
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CRISPY BAJA SHRIMP
spicy aioli, tajin, lime, peanuts 13.75
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CEVICHE VERDE
local wahoo, avocado, key lime, jalapeño, tomatillo milpero, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño aioli, tostada 16
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SHRIMP CEVICHE
wild mexican shrimp, avocado, key lime, jalapeño, red onion, cherry tomato, cucumber, campechana sauce 16
Salads
add to any salad: grilled chicken breast 6, grilled skirt steak 8.50, seared wahoo 10.50, sautéed shrimp 6-
MEXICANA CHOPPED KALE
quinoa, chickpeas, avocado, spiced almonds & pepitas, pomegranate seeds, red wine agave vinaigrette 12.50
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CAESAR SALAD
smoked croutons, preserved lemon, parmigiano 12.50
BURRITOS
add jackfruit tinga 3, chicken 3, grilled steak 8, shrimp 6-
SOCALO BURRITO
mashed beans, griddled cheese, salsas fresca & quemada, mexican coleslaw, guacamole, served with green salad 10.50
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BURRITO BOWL
mashed beans, mexican cheeses, cabbage slaw, salsa fresca & quemada , flour tortilla 10.50
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THE NAKED BURRITO
mixed greens, red wine agave vinaigrette, cucumber, red rice, salsas fresca & quemada, guacamole, bbq potato chips 10.50
SONORAN BURRITOS
simple, classic, full of flavor-
LAMB Barbacoa
avocado salsa, radish, onions and cilantro 11.95
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JACKFRUIT TINGA
avocado salsa, fried kale, bbq potato chips, crispy jalapeño, pickled onion 10.95
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BEAN & CHEESE
organic red rice 9.95
PLATOS FUERTES
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SOCALO SANDWICH
chicken breast, applewood smoked bacon, griddled cheese, pickled güero chiles, guacamole, chipotle aioli, country bread. choice of: bbq potato chips or side salad 14
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SANTA MONICA STREET BOWL
farmers market vegetables, crunchy quinoa, onion, tomato, roasted corn, green garbanzo bean salad, salsa verde 17
add jackfruit tinga $3
add grilled chicken breast $6
add grilled skirt steak $8.50
add seared wahoo $10.50
add sauteed shrimp $6
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GRILLED STEAK ARRACHERA
mexican chimichurri, frijoles charros, tomato, cucumber salad 26
Tacos
organic corn tortillas (flour tortillas or lettuce cups on request), served with green garbanzo salad & house pickles-
JACKFRUIT TINGA TACOS
crispy jalapeño, fried kale, pickled onion, avocado salsa
two tacos $9.95
three tacos $14.75
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CARNE ASADA TACOS
guacamole, fresca and quemada salsas
two tacos $12
three tacos $18
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CHICKEN DORADOS TACOS
crispy corn tortilla, mexican cheeses, potato rajas, guacamole, fresca and quemada salsas
two tacos $11
three tacos $16
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GRILLED BARBACOA TACOS
grilled and folded corn tortilla, slow braised lamb, onion, consomé, cilantro, salsa borracha, avocado salsa
two tacos $11
three tacos $16
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STEAK & SHRIMP VAMPIRO TACOS
griddled cheese, onion, cilantro, pickled onion, salsa macha
two tacos $12
three tacos $18
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PESCADO A LA PLANCHA
seared fish, jalapeño aioli, jicama, mango, avocado
two tacos $12
three tacos $18
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TACO BOWL
organic rice & red beans, guacamole, corn relish, sour cream, salsas fresca & quemada, corn tortillas
jackfruit tinga or chicken $13
grilled steak or shrimp $16
VEGETABLES
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ESQUITE
sweet corn, cotija cheese, lime, chipotle aioli, socalo spices 9.95
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SMASHED POTATOES
fingerling potatoes, chimichurri, macha aioli 8
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BROCCOLINI & JICAMA
grilled broccolini, citrus vinaigrette, jicama puree 8
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BRUSSELS SPROUTS
chipotle ranch, caramelized onion, bacon 8
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ROASTED CAULIFLOWER
chipotle garlic mojo, cotija cheese 8
Gluten Free
Gluten Free Available
Vegetarian
Vegan
Can be made vegan
Contains nuts
Please advise us of any food allergies; not all ingredients are listed. Thoroughly cooking food of animal origin such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, milk, poultry, or shellfish reduces the risk of foodborne illness.
Our Commitment to Sustainability
Socalo uses organic rice, beans, and corn tortillas; seasonal, local ingredients; as well as antibiotic/hormone-free meats and poultry. Socalo serves only sustainable seafood and is a member of James Beard Foundation's Smart Catch and Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch Program.
A 2% fee is added by the restaurant to all guest checks. This is not a gratuity or tip, and is not for services provided by employees or otherwise payable to the employees. Thank you for dining with us and supporting the restaurant.