El Cholo is one of The 15 Best Places for Nachos in Santa Monica.

1. El Cholo

8.0
1025 Wilshire Blvd (at 11th St.), Santa Monica, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Wilshire-Montana · 79 tips and reviews

Doug M.Doug McCracken: Ask for the "free nacho" table

Justin T.Justin Taylor: Ask to sit at the free nachos table

jacquie p.jacquie phillips: if your party is sat near the kitchen, they give you free nachos as a lo siento consolation prize.

Mercado is one of The 15 Best Places for Nachos in Santa Monica.

2. Mercado

8.6
1416 4th St (at Santa Monica Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 82 tips and reviews

Andrew R.Andrew Ramsey: Their nachos rock. Margs are pretty damn good too. There's an upstairs so don't fret if the downstairs looks packed

Lailanie G.Lailanie Gadia: The happy hour is amazing. The Dos Gringas and Carnitas Nachos were delicious!

Christina C.Christina Chin: Fish tacos were good and has spicy kick. Nachos are home made and guacamole is chunky but delish

Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Nachos in Santa Monica.

3. Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe

8.8
1615 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA
Beer Garden · Downtown Santa Monica · 58 tips and reviews

Krissy J.Krissy Johnston-Lawson: Chicken nachos are great!!!

Heidi L.Heidi Lumina: The best chicken Nachos of LIFE!!!!

Jonathan C.Jonathan Correa: One of the few remaining original Santa Monica spots. They’ve done a good job preserving its soul and local appeal. Great for people watching, a cold beer, and good bar food! Exceptional staff!

Upper West is one of The 15 Best Places for Nachos in Santa Monica.

4. Upper West

8.4
3321 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · 87 tips and reviews

SueSue: Lamb nachos are the best!!

Christopher J.Christopher Jones: Lamb nachos and the happy hour Manhattan

Winnie K.Winnie Khoo: Fave: corn fritters, mojitos, mac & cheese; Skip: nachos, brisket tacos

Veggie Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Nachos in Santa Monica.

5. Veggie Grill

8.5
2025 Wilshire Blvd (at 21st St), Santa Monica, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Wilshire-Montana · 87 tips and reviews

Danny H.Danny Hall: Tasty nachos

Kelly B.Kelly Bone: The heaping plate of Mondo Nachos are the best deal on the menu!

Clint F.Clint Fisher: This is the best tasting Veggie Grill I've been to yet. Thumbs up. Bayou Chikn Kale Style w/side of Buffalo Sauce.

Blue Plate Taco is one of The 15 Best Places for Nachos in Santa Monica.

6. Blue Plate Taco

8.4
1515 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 137 tips and reviews

MotazMotaz: Great shrimp tacos and don’t miss the farmers nachos

Lisa S.Lisa Sosa: The nachos were amazing. We added steak to ours.

AmayaAmaya: Crispy fish tacos or crispy chicken tacos. Either way get a margarita pitcher. All flavors are amazing and strong so pace yourself.

The Cheesecake Factory is one of The 15 Best Places for Nachos in Santa Monica.

7. The Cheesecake Factory

8.5
395 Santa Monica Pl Ste 305 (3rd Street), Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 41 tips and reviews

Pistola M.Pistola Mendoza: Muy buen servicio. Los nachos están deliciosos. El cheesecake está regular.

Bilal G.Bilal Gültekin: Staff was friendly and nice. You can try New York and filet mignon that they were delicious. Tabi en son bide cayla tamamlayabilirsiniz . 10 numara mekan

Paula R.Paula Rebouças: The crispy cuban is a great starter!

Tacos Por Favor is one of The 15 Best Places for Nachos in Santa Monica.

8. Tacos Por Favor

8.7
1408 Olympic Blvd (at 14th St.), Santa Monica, CA
Taco Restaurant · 128 tips and reviews

Brett L.Brett Landrum: Get the breakfast burrito or nachos

techstudiomacandpcrepair.comtechstudiomacandpcrepair.com: Nachos not so good...hard tacos and chorizo and egg burrito are great

N. J.N. Jamal: Fried fish hard tacos are the way to go!!

Gilbert's El Indio is one of The 15 Best Places for Nachos in Santa Monica.

9. Gilbert's El Indio

8.6
2526 Pico Blvd (26th street), Santa Monica, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 69 tips and reviews

Michael C.Michael Carroll: Best chips and salsa. Love their pickled carrots. Their nachos are the best in Southern California using real cheese instead of Velveeta. Go early because the line to get in gets long.

ConnorConnor: Incredible Mexican food that comes out hot with drinks equally cold. Restaurant is cash only, but there is an ATM inside.

Jer S.Jer Sam: Cash only!!!

Barney's Beanery is one of The 15 Best Places for Nachos in Santa Monica.

10. Barney's Beanery

7.5
1351 3rd Street Promenade (at Santa Monica Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
Pub · Downtown Santa Monica · 131 tips and reviews

Alex B.Alex Barrier: Try the breakfast bagel or the Irish nachos! Everything here is good and it's a really fun environment.

AdrienneAdrienne: Everything you're craving- they have! From omlettes, to nachos, BBQ, to beer! There is a secret game room & bar area upstairs, tons of space without the crowd!

Nicole 🏄🏽‍♀️ ☀.Nicole 🏄🏽‍♀️ ☀️: Irish nachos

Lanea is one of The 15 Best Places for Nachos in Santa Monica.

11. Lanea

7.3
217 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Santa Monica · 3 tips and reviews

Jüri H.Jüri Hion: Margaritas are good, gluten free nachos are excellent and service is spotless!

Jeremy M.Jeremy McCreary: Amazing tequila+mezcal cocktails. There is an ocean beyond the margarita (which is also great here).

Jüri H.Jüri Hion: Literally everything!

Tocaya Organica is one of The 15 Best Places for Nachos in Santa Monica.

12. Tocaya Organica

8.9
507 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Wilshire-Montana · 8 tips and reviews

Melanie M.Melanie Martin: Cali Green taco and barrio style tacos just the way the chef suggests. Yum!

Chantel S.Chantel Sanchez: Try the Barrio Taco Chef’s recommendation. It’s so good! Also the prickly pear margarita!

Elika T.Elika Tasker: Great healthy Mexican bowls

R+D Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Nachos in Santa Monica.

13. R+D Kitchen

8.4
1323 Montana Ave (at 14th St), Santa Monica, CA
Gastropub · North of Montana · 115 tips and reviews

Michael S.Michael Sugerman: Great food. Be sure to order the tortilla chips with "duo dip" as an appetizer. They're homemade and tasty as heck.

Jeffrey F.Jeffrey Fahey: If you're having brunch, definitely grab a Bloody Mary. Great vibe with good service. Enjoy

NawalNawal: The shrimp Louise salad so delicious and the cheese burger amazing !!

Lula Cocina Mexicana is one of The 15 Best Places for Nachos in Santa Monica.

14. Lula Cocina Mexicana

7.6
2722 Main St (Hill St), Santa Monica, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Ocean Park · 54 tips and reviews

Kelly L.Kelly Laymon: Nice margaritas, but they also still have the wonderful and salty old school tortilla chips that every other Mexican joint has done away with. Most are gross and bland, but these are actually good!

The ArtificialThe Artificial: This restaurant serves a variety of Mexican dishes and has a great bar and patio to enjoy margaritas at, after your day at the beach.

Tom H.Tom Hall: Sit in the Window. Great Margies

Spitfire Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Nachos in Santa Monica.

15. Spitfire Grill

7.2
3300 Airport Ave, Santa Monica, CA
Sandwich Spot · 26 tips and reviews

Laura Ann T.Laura Ann Tull: If a gluten vegetarian- ask to have beans and cheese on the nachos. The serving is huge.

Jon S.Jon Sanchez: This place rocks! I have eaten at many an airport diner and this one has some of the best food I have tasted! Love it. Nachos are huge! Fish tacos are amazing!!!!!

Doug G.Doug G: Anything with bread. Awesome Rustico Bread for amazing toast and sandwiches.