Tu Madre- Santa Monica
Tu Madre- Santa Monica
Ahi tuna tossed in our spicy house citrus ponzu, Avocado, Sesame Seeds, seaweed flakes, chives, crispy onion, spicy house citrus ponzu, street corn relish, black beans, pico de gallo, crispy kale, avocado tomatillo salsa, pineapple habanero salsa
Cauliflower, poblanos, corn, onion, crispy cheese, salsa roja, crispy onion, spicy house citrus ponzu, street corn relish, black beans, pico de gallo, crispy kale, avocado tomatillo salsa, pineapple habanero salsab
Asian grilled chicken, crispy kale, pickled carrot, crispy onion, house ponzu
Buttermilk battered COD, spicy agave, poblano ranch slaw, pico de gallo, pickled onion, crispy onion, spicy house citrus ponzu, street corn relish, black beans, crispy kale, avocado tomatillo salsa, pineapple habanero salsa
36 hour Cilantro lime marinaded chicken, pico de gallo, avocado tomatillo salsa, chili lime queso fresco, crispy onion, spicy house citrus ponzu, street corn relish, black beans, pico de gallo, crispy kale, pineapple habanero salsa
36 hour asian marinaded steak, kimchi, avocado tomatillo salsa, fermented fresno chili, crispy onion, spicy house citrus ponzu, street corn relish, black beans, pico de gallo, crispy kale, pineapple habanero salsa
Soft scrambled eggs, crispy tater tots, truffle guacamole, American cheese. It's Juan in a million.
Ahi tuna tossed in our spicy house citrus ponzu, Avocado, Sesame Seeds, seaweed flakes, chives, turmeric brown rice, citrus slaw
Guajillo braised beef, chopped onion, cilantro, avocado tomatillo salsa, turmeric brown rice. refried black beans, poblano ranch slaw
36 hour House marinaded carne asada, Pico de gallo, avocado tomatillo salsa, chili lime queso fresco, turmeric brown rice, refried black beans, poblano ranch slaw
Cauliflower, poblanos, corn, onion, crispy cheese, salsa roja, turmeric brown rice, shredded mozzarella cheese, poblano ranch slaw
Asian grilled chicken, crispy kale, pickled carrot, crispy onion, house ponzu
Buttermilk battered COD, spicy agave, poblano ranch slaw, pico de gallo, pickled onion, turmeric brown rice
Buttermilk fried shrimp, sweet n sour marinade, sesame seeds, seaweed flakes, chipotle aioli, chives, turmeric brown rice, poblano ranch slaw
Buttermilk Fried Chicken, spicy agave, poblano ranch slaw, fermented fresno chili, and turmeric brown rice
36 hour Cilantro lime marinaded chicken, pico de gallo, avocado tomatillo salsa, chili lime queso fresco, turmeric brown rice, shredded mozzarella cheese, refried black beans, poblano ranch slaw
Tajin blackened shrimp, poblano ranch slaw, avocado, lime zest, turmeric brown rice
36 hour asian marinaded steak, kimchi, avocado tomatillo salsa, fermented fresno chili, poblano ranch slaw, turmeric brown rice
Grilled pastrami, fried egg, chipotle aioli, queso panela, chives, turmeric brown rice, refried black beans, poblano ranch slaw
36 hour Asian marinaded grilled chicken, kale slaw, fermented fresno chili, turmeric brown rice, shredded mozzarella cheese, refried black beans
Chipotle tomatillo braised chicken, onion, cilantro, fermented fresno chili, crispy onion, spicy house citrus ponzu, street corn relish, black beans, pico de gallo, crispy kale, avocado tomatillo salsa, pineapple habanero salsa
Min 20 person. $40 per person. Perfect for 20 or more
Serve 10-12
Perfect for 10-20
Perfect for 10-12
Min 20 person. $45 per person. Serves 20 or more
Chipotle tomatillo braised chicken, onions, cilantro, fermented fresno chili, turmeric brown rice, shredded mozzarella cheese, refried black beans, poblano ranch slaw
With onion, cilantro, avocado serrano salsa
64 oz. Ideal for 8-10 guests. Cool, crisp, and utterly refreshing! Our agua fresca is served in a charming glass growler. Choose your favorite specialty flavor, and if you want a kick, just let us know! Sip, savor, and enjoy the fun, Tu Madre style!
64 oz. serves 8-10
36 hour marinaded tofu, crispy kale, pickled carrot, avocado, crispy onion, spicy house citrus ponzu, street corn relish, black beans, pico de gallo, avocado tomatillo salsa, pineapple habanero salsa
Eggplant soyrizo picadillo with peppers, crispy kale, pickled onion, fermented fresno chili, crispy onion, spicy house citrus ponzu, street corn relish, black beans, pico de gallo, avocado tomatillo salsa, pineapple habanero salsa
Crispy avocado tempura, sweet n sour sauce, vegan poblano ranch slaw, fermented fresno chili, crispy onion, spicy house citrus ponzu, street corn relish, black beans, pico de gallo, crispy kale, avocado tomatillo salsa, pineapple habanero salsa
House-made oyster mushroom bulgogi, kimchi, korean BBQ sauce, fermented fresno chili, crispy onion, spicy house citrus ponzu, street corn relish, black beans, pico de gallo, crispy kale, avocado tomatillo salsa, pineapple habanero salsa
Lightly fried squash blossom stuffed with whipped vegan chihuahua cheese, pickled onion, aleppo, sumac, chives, crispy onion, spicy house citrus ponzu, street corn relish, black beans, pico de gallo, crispy kale, avocado tomatillo salsa, pineapple habanero salsa
36 hour marinaded tofu, crispy kale, pickled carrot, avocado, crispy onion, spicy house citrus ponzu, vegan poblano ranch slaw, turmeric brown rice
Eggplant soyrizo picadillo with peppers, crispy kale, pickled onion, fermented fresno chili, vegan poblano ranch slaw, turmeric brown rice
Crispy avocado tempura, sweet n sour sauce, vegan poblano ranch slaw, fermented fresno chili, crispy onion, spicy house citrus ponzu, turmeric brown rice
House-made oyster mushroom bulgogi, kimchi, korean BBQ sauce, fermented fresno chili, turmeric brown rice, citrus slaw
Lightly fried squash blossom stuffed with whipped vegan chihuahua cheese, crispy kale, pickled onion, aleppo, sumac, chives, vegan poblano ranch slaw, turmeric brown rice
36 hour marinaded tofu, crispy kale, pickled carrot, avocado, crispy onion, spicy house citrus ponzu
Eggplant soyrizo picadillo with peppers, crispy kale, pickled red onion, fermented fresno chili
Crispy avocado tempura, sweet n sour sauce, vegan poblano ranch slaw, fermented fresno chili, crispy onion, spicy house citrus ponzu
House-made oyster mushroom bulgogi, kimchi, korean BBQ sauce, fermented fresno chili
36 hour marinaded oyster mushroom seared, a medley of pickled daikon, carrot, cucumber, fermented fresno chili, fresh mint, and thai basi
Spicy jackfruit carnitas, vegan crema, pickled watermelon, onion, cilantro
Lightly fried squash blossom stuffed with whipped vegan chihuahua cheese, crispy kale, pickled onion, aleppo, sumac, chives
Watermelon Juice, Chili Liqueur, Blanco Tequila, Agave
Chipotle tomatillo chicken with onion, cilantro, & fermented fresno chili
w/ pickled fresnos & cilantro
Serves 15-20
Feeds 15-20
Serves 15-20
Feeds 15-20
Feeds 15-20
Feeds 15-20. Get ready to impress your amigos with our carne asada fries! Crispy fries loaded with mesquite-roasted carne asada, drizzled with house crema, guacamole, cheese, onions, and cilantro. Its a fiesta on a plate, Tu Madre style!
Feeds 15-20. Get ready to impress your amigos with our chipotle cauliflower! Lightly fried and drizzled with yuzu chipotle aioli, queso panela, and topped with chives and tajn. Its a fiesta on a plate, Tu Madre style!
Feeds 15-20
Serves 15-20
Ahi tuna tossed in our spicy house citrus ponzu, Avocado, Sesame Seeds, seaweed flakes, chives, organic blue corn tostada
Guajillo braised beef, chopped onion, cilantro, avocado tomatillo salsa
36 hour House marinaded carne asada, Pico de gallo, avocado tomatillo salsa, chili lime queso fresco
Cauliflower, poblanos, corn, onion, crispy cheese, salsa roja
Buttermilk battered COD, spicy agave, poblano ranch slaw, pico de gallo, pickled onion, turmeric brown rice
Buttermilk fried shrimp, sweet n sour marinade, sesame seeds, seaweed flakes, chipotle aioli, chives
Buttermilk Fried Chicken, spicy agave, poblano ranch slaw, fermented fresno chili
36 hour Cilantro lime marinaded chicken, pico de gallo, avocado tomatillo salsa, chili lime queso fresco
grilled cod, citrus slaw, avocado, pico de gallo
Tajin blackened shrimp, poblano ranch slaw, avocado, lime zest
36 hour Asian marinaded grilled chicken, kale slaw, fermented fresno chili
Min 10 person. $30 per person
Min 35 person. $28 per person
Min 20 person. $45 per person. Perfect for 20 plus guests
Chicken Banh Mi Bowl
Lamb Barbacoa Bowl, grilled shrimp taco
Margarita Flight
Tell me this doesn't look awesome. The happy hour is soooo awesome Margarita
Margarita
"French 75" ...tasted like juice
Chicken Banh Mi Bowl
drink, oysters and mussels
Wowww $2 KBBQ Taco
food, cupcakes
Vegan Spicy Jackfruit Carnitas Bowl
Rice & Beans
Chips and salsa
a flower in a glass vase
food
madre passion
Carne Asada Taco
Flight Margarita.
food, tacos
Chips
Margarita flight
Darien M.
Jan 17, 2025
They have the best service at Tu Madre, and their excellent food and great margaritas at a great price brings us in for happy hour all the time. The only thing I wish to change would be to eliminate the processed Velveeta-type cheese currently used on the nachos and substitute real cheese. I had to avoid all of those chips. Otherwise it's an amazingly portion and the meat part of it is delicious. My friends also enjoyed their tacos. And the guacamole with crispy fresh chips is outstanding. Oh! I almost forgot the wonderful complimentary birthday dessert, just hot from the fryer red velvet churros! - complete with flaming Roman candle. That was an unexpected delight. Parking in the neighborhood is ample.See you again soon!
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Dallas A.
Jan 31, 2025
While the tacos here were yummy (especially the carne asada), and decor is fun, the service is lacking, both in terms of speed and quality. Our server never came back to check on us during our meal, so we didn't get refills on our drinks or the chance to ask for a lime for the tacos.Even though it's within walking distance for me, I'll visit several other taco places before coming back here.
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Claudia C.
Jan 16, 2025
Update: the Tu Madre team immediately reached out and gave me a refund but for just the bowl lol (I also ordered an $8 drink). They did give me an e-gift card to try them again so I appreciated that. Extra star because they did try to make it right! Loved this the first time I came almost 2 years ago but it's been really poor in quality and service the last 3 times I visited. Maybe it was because it was early in the day and they didn't have a lot of staff, but my crispy fish bowl just didn't taste the same (a lot mustier, ew) and I kept having to go to the counter to ask for things even though they sat me at a table.
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Julian L.
Feb 24, 2025
Tu Madre is my go-to spot! Great tacos, fun atmosphere, and the perfect place to catch up with friends before a night out. Whether inside or on the patio, it's always a good time. Highly recommend!
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Jennifer P.
Dec 31, 2024
Fried chicken taco is so delicious. So flavorful.. good combo of sweet and spicy. It's a fancy taco though, like $10. Their breakfast burrito is my fave... although this time it lacked more cheese. They give free chips and salsa. Would love to come back for happy hour sometime. Ambiance is so cute. Street parking or park on lot structure on 4th street or 2nd street. Service was quick.
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Michelle T.
Dec 26, 2024
My boyfriend and I decided to fuel up at Tu Madre before catching The Cirque de Soleil Kooza show about 15mins away, and let me just say--it was a showstopper in its own right! We stuck to the happy hour menu (because who doesn't love a good deal?) and feasted on the Jackfruit Carnitas tacos, Eggplant Chorizo tacos, street corn, and their VKBBQ burrito.First off, those tacos? Bursting with flavor! The Jackfruit Carnitas had a smoky-sweet vibe, while the Eggplant Chorizo brought the spice game up a notch. At happy hour prices, these were a total steal. My only tiny critique? A smidge less salt would've kept me from guzzling water like I was prepping for a marathon.The street corn, though--chef's kiss! Sweet, savory, and perfectly charred, it worked as a delightful palate cleanser between bites. Honestly, I could've ordered an extra plate or two.Now, let's talk about the VKBBQ burrito. WOW. The flavors were next-level delicious, and sharing it with my partner meant I could enjoy every bite without overstuffing myself. (Two burritos would've been way too much for me, but sharing one was just right!). As a vegetarian, it's hard to find a good burrito that just isn't rice, beans, and cheese. This was one of the best I've ever had. Much better than Kogi Trucks tofu burrito!And shoutout to the complimentary chips and dips! That green sauce? My new obsession.Service was great, we were seated right away (it does help that we came on a Wednesday!) and ordered right away. I did have to get their attention a few times for water and the check - even though the restaurant was not as busy.If only Tu Madre had a closer location, I'd be there weekly! But with happy hour only Monday through Friday and LA traffic as relentless as ever, I'll just have to plan my visits carefully. Still, it's worth braving the congestion for these tasty tacos and burritos.10/10, would return for another pre-show dinner!
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Brooke M.
Aug 30, 2024
If you want some Mexican food and also plant based they have this and a lot of options on their menu!The service and ambiance was fun! It was a very casual place with great dance music. Wonderful place for a first date. We ordered the potato taquitos which was so delicious, the guacamole, kkbbq vegan bowl, vegan fried chicken bowl. You can share these bowls with another person, the portions were so enormous! We both ordered half kale and rice for our bowls instead of just rice which is an option if you don't want to eat a lot of rice. I recommend this. I didn't give them 4 stars because the service got slow at the end and we had to wait then chase someone for the bill. Also the guacamole tasted like something was bad in it most likely the tomatoes. My friend ordered her bowl with no hot peppers and not spicy which wasn't the case at all so she couldn't eat her all of her bowl. Her nose was running the entire time it was way too spicy for her. Everything else we ordered was delicious. Overall it is a very fun place and very friendly service.
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Alyssa C.
Aug 1, 2024
Tu Madre is an aesthetic LA spot to get fusion tacos. Out of the 3 tacos I got here, the vegan one was the best?! *shocked face* Surprised that they had so many vegan options so bring your herbivore homies. Although we didn't dine in, the interior gave off Tulum vibes and looked like an exciting first date spot or a place to drink / snack with your gal pals. My tacos came with some nice and crispy tortilla chips. Mmm.brisket taco: 3.5/5 nothing special chicken al pastor taco: 3/5 just ok?? forgettable mushroom taco: 5/5 whoa whoa shredded, savory, saucy mushroom with the fresh mint, thai basil, and pickled fresno chili packed in a corn tortilla?! incredible. Tons of places to get tacos at in LA but I'd def go here again for the flavorful and fire vegan tacos (9 options.. Nine!!) And so my hunt for unique and delicious tacos continues..
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Grace F.
Aug 24, 2024
Went thrifting in the area on a Saturday morning and ended up here for a quick bite to eat. Walking in, it's a super cute interior with a neon sign that says "make tacos, not war".We were sat very quickly (probably cause it was still earlier - 11am ish) and they gave us chips and salsa to start which is always a plus.My friend and I each ordered two tacos. I got the crispy fish taco and beef brisket taco. Both were delicious, but I would recommend the fish taco out of the two. Texture was lovely and it paired so well with the slightly sweet mango salsa. The pickled onions added acidity to cut through the sweetness. Exactly what I wanted from a crispy fish taco.Note about the bathroom - the floors were extremely slippery when I went in with no sign to indicate why. And it smelled like the back of the kitchen for some reason. Aside from that, this is a super cute place! The tacos were tasty and it's great for pictures.
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Jennifer G.
Nov 11, 2024
Perfect place for a date night or dinner with friends. They have a great selection of food. We selected a variety of tacos, because they all sounded so good. My favorites were their unique options, their Chicken Bahn Mi and Crispy Shrimp. The restaurant has a fun vibe, and is a lot bigger than it looks. The service was amazing. We will definitely be back again to try other items on the menu.
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