Skip to Content
Santa Monica

Does Tacos Punta Cabras Make the Best Tacos in Santa Monica?

1:57 PM PST on February 15, 2013

tacos_punta4

Tacos Punta Cabras ~ 2311 Santa Monica Blvd. Santa Monica

Short answer-- yes. Longer answer-- we don't know, because we haven't tried every taco in Santa Monica, but this is definitely the most satisfying taco we've eaten in a long while in this part of town. Each taco (choice of shrimp , fish, scallop, or tofu) comes on a handmade flour tortilla and is dressed with a really good citrusy cabbage slaw and a blessedly small amount of white sauce. Both the shrimp (above) and fish (below) are fried in a nicely crispy yet light batter, allowing the high quality of seafood to shine through. According to this much longer, better written, and extensive review on GrubStreet LA by TACOer Hadley Tomicki, the cocteles and other menu items are also delicious.

Just as Pooh Bear lived in the 100 Acre wood under the name of Sanders, this tiny restaurant has the sign "Utopia", presumably the previous tenant. Or perhaps they knew that for fish taco lovers on the West Side, this is as close as it gets? Parking is not easy, but the spot is right next to St. John's hospital, so next time you're visiting an aged relative, you'll know where to grab a delicious bite. Tacos are $3.50 each and of average size.

tacos_punta2
tacos_punta3
20130211_menu_560x375

Stay in touch

Sign up for our free newsletter

More from L.A. TACO

L.A. Spent Over $1.73 Million on These Controversial ‘Anti-Homeless’ Signs. Do They Actually Work?

Earlier this month, a leaked memo from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) suggested that these 41.18 zones rarely led to unhoused people being moved into interim shelter or permanent housing. After being cleared, most 41.18 zones quickly became repopulated.

March 27, 2024

Two New Lowrider-Inspired and Dodger-Blue L.A. TACO Hats Are Now Available!

Wear your L.A. TACO swag and support our inclusive, street-level community journalism!

March 27, 2024

A Morning-Only Taco Pop-Up in Northridge Is Making the Biggest Breakfast Burritos in the San Fernando Valley

What does it take to stand out in Los Angeles's saturated taco climate? Focus on San Fernando Valley-style loaded breakfast tacos, "breakfast quesadillas" with crispy cheese skirts, and the beefiest breakfast burritos Balboa Boulevard has ever seen.

March 26, 2024

The Second Round of TACO MADNESS 2024 Is Now Open for Voting! Meet ‘L.A.’s Sweet 16’ That Advanced

Save the date! Our 15th annual taco tournament is taking place on April 13th at La Plaza de Cultura y Artes near Olvera Street. Pre-sale tickets are now available. Our online tournament starts on Monday. Check out this year's contenders!

March 26, 2024

Meet L.A.’s Queen of Carnitas Succeeding In a Male-Dominated Taco Style

Her Michoacán-style carnitas are so tender, crispy, and sticky, that she's known to sell more than 1,200 pounds on Sundays alone. What sets her apart from other carnitas stars in L.A. is her commitment to making handmade corn tortillas, too. Her story of resilience is the stuff of taquera legends.

March 25, 2024
See all posts