Casa Escobar — Restaurant in Santa Monica

Right. I live in the neighborhood, walking distance. Always drive by this place. After happy hour with friends was walking home and always curious about this place and stopped in to take a look at the menu. Wanted to check out the vibe too. It was fine and a old school spot. The hostess had a unfriendly demeanor. I asked to see the menu. Got an idea of the prices and then made a mental note to grab a burrito here at some point. Thanks the hostess for the menu and on the way out went to use the restroom. When I walked out she remarked ok your here just to use the restroom or you want to order. Ignored and made a note to mention this and also not come to such an unwelcoming spot. Wanted to support a local business but won't be...

This restaurant has been a Santa Monica favorite since the 1960-s! It has some of the most delicious Mexican food in all of the greater southland - even Orange County ! The waiters are always very very nice and friendly . The place is a little bit dark , so it’s relaxing . I miss this place since we can’t dine in right now with the covid . Still , I get cravings for this most yummy spinach- cheese enchilada with rice and beans . Large enchilada , so tasty ! I get it to go , for the moment . Amazing that for a restaurant in Santa Monica , you can get a nice sized meal for about 12 bucks ! Great happy hour crowd and they play good music , which is nice . Great bartender and wonderful hostess . Great...

Plenty of space for large groups. On site parking was valet only for 3$. There were some paid street parking spots available during lunch time.

The indoor ambience is very Spanish as expected and the lighting is on the lower side, so be sure to pause a few seconds after you enter for your eyes adjust if you're visiting for lunch on a bright sunny day.

Food portions were humongous and many of us in the group packed up our food for dinner. Food was delicious and...