Border Grill
1445 4th St Santa Monica, CA map / directions send flowers here (310) 451-1655 Reserve Online Order Delivery| Website: | http://www.bordergrill.com |
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Border Grill is a Mexican, Casual dining, and Southwestern restaurant where most Menuism users came for fun with friends, paid between $25 and $50, and tipped between 15% to 18%.
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Enjoy upscale, modern Mexican food in a vibrant setting at Border Grill, the hip, urban cantina from Chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger, Food Network’s “Too Hot Tamales”. Presenting the bold foods and flavors of Mexico, Border Grill has established a new standard for gourmet Mexican fare.
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You'll find the best mexican food in town at this restaur...
You’ll find the best mexican food in town at this restaurant.
Expensive Mexican food?! It's worth it.
The first thing people say when I tell them about Border Grill is, “what? how can it cost that much?!” It’s true, Border Grill is no cheap eatery, and neither is its sister restaurant Ciudad. But, if you’re willing to pay, you’re in for a treat.
Border Grill is a loud, fairly spacious restaurant that has both an upstairs and downstairs. There is plenty of funky art all around to stimulate your visual cortex, while your palate waits for its turn to be stimulated. I’ve been there quite a few times this year and the two Hot Tamales (the owners, Susan and Marysue) have never disappointed.
The first thing you’ll get at your table is a basket of chips with a selection of 3 salsas that are pretty dang tasty. Next, the waiter will ask if you would like some guacamole. Be forewarned, this guacamole is not free. In fact, my only gripe with this place is that they will often suggest you purchase the more expensive dish or side. I guess they’re used to serving customers who aren’t looking for cheap eats.
In addition to food, they have an extensive Tequila selection and variety of mixed drinks. The mixed drinks are on the pricier side $10+ and are often small on volume, but I heard they’re good. They did not seem to get mirabell_19 drunk, so I don’t know how much alcohol they contained.
The service is great. The staff is friendly and very accommodating. Please see below for my food ratings.
I would definitely come here again.
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Border Guacamole
mashed avocado, cilantro, red onion, jalapeño, and lime. this was very very tasty, however, it is not worth the price. it would be better if they actually made it table side.
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Roasted Lamb Tacos
ith strips of poblano chiles and manchego cheese. this appetizer was delicious. Succulent pieces of lamb in a mini taco. great flavors and an excellent way to get the gastric juices flowing.
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Cochinita Pibil
achiote marinated pork slow roasted in banana leaf with grilled onions, orange, and cinnamon; served with white rice, black beans, and roasted plantains. this is my default dish whenever I go. every bite is an explosion of flavor in your mouth.
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Premium Sangria
normal sangria plus remy martin vsop. the server suggested we get a pitcher of the premium over the regular because the remy gives you more of a buzz. i didn’t really feel much of a buzz, but it was good.
- I came here for
- fun with friends
- My meal cost
- between $25 and $50
- I tipped
- between 15% to 18%
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