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Best Mexican Food in Santa Monica

Mole sourced from Oaxaca. Tortillas made by hand.
Mole sourced from Oaxaca

Mole sourced from Oaxaca

Our mole negro comes from Oaxaca itself. We're not cutting corners on the dish that defines us.
Catering for your next event

Catering for your next event

We bring the full Somos Oaxaca spread to offices, weddings, and private parties across LA.

The story behind the mole

Filemon left Oaxaca at 18 with a dishwasher's apron and a head full of recipes. What he built in Santa Monica is the real thing.

What our guests are saying

Bombay. Asada fries are good. Burrito was excellent. Happy to have a good restaurant in the neighborhood.

Chris S.

Chris S.

Holy smokes! We finally found a delicious and authentic spot for Mexican food in Los Angeles! Our new go-to spot.

Dan R.

Dan R.

Good prices, clean, nice staff. Been there 3 times this week trying new things, and every one of them is a winner. Just good quality, well prepared, fresh tasty everything. Currently top of my list for Mexican food.

Lynne B.

Lynne B.

Catering

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Real Oaxacan cooking in Santa Monica

Real Oaxacan cooking in Santa Monica

Eating right at home, real mole, and the flavors Filemon grew up with — served fresh on Lincoln Blvd.

Our location

Map showing the location of SaMo's Oaxaca on 1865 Lincoln Blvd Ste 5 in Santa Monica

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