King and Queen Cantina brings Latin flavor to Santa Monica. Trendy Mexican restaurant with unique and delicious places. Owner Jorge Cueva know as Mr.Tempo created an atmosphere that was like a party, out of the box, but more casual—high-tempo music booming in the background, glasses clinking, and has energy but still allows for intimacy.
Come for the atmosphere, but stay for the food. The menu pulls from seven different styles to make one eclectic, infused menu. You will find all of your favorite Latin dishes combined with inspiration from around the world. Join us happy hour, weekend brunch or Taco Tuesday for a dining experience like you’ve never experienced before!
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Vibrant Mexican eatery whipping up tacos, seafood & burritos, plus margaritas & other cocktails. Based on 746 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
1401 Ocean Ave #104, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: (424) 268-4787
Website:
Hours
| Friday |
10 AM–1 AM |
| Saturday |
10 AM–1 AM |
| Sunday |
10 AM–10 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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10 AM–10 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday |
10 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday |
10 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday |
10 AM–10 PM |
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Reviews
Michael Gonzalez
The atmosphere here was amazingly beautiful. I visited with my wife and sister in law and we had an amazing time here. The music was just right for the establishment the drinks are priced reasonably and the food is amazing. We ordered the tomahawk steak and the showcase that followed was cool. I highly recommend this place. The steak was cooked to perfect medium rare and the fried cactus Mmmmm so flavorful. The beans and rice took me back to my childhood and the home cooked tortillas were amazing. This is a must visit in Santa Monica
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Silvia Montemezzo
A great discovery! my husband and I stopped by chance perhaps because we were struck by the fantastic dishes we saw! And I must say that the case played in our favor both for the quality of the food for the location and the very helpful staff! We know Santa Monica well but now even better and even more reasons to go back
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Allen Rosero
Amazing wide varsity of Cal-Mex dishes to choose from. Drinks are off the rails!! can’t wait to comeback and taste other menu selects
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Lindsey Goodin
Service and food were both amazing!! Will definitely go back when in town!! We had no wait for getting a table. Carol was our server and she was very helpful with recommendations and was very attentive.
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Christian Mata
The food was great, unfortunately can’t say the same about the service.
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Yareth Celis
Even though you have a reservation they take forever, the seating is not comfortable, the establishment itself is small. They only have one bathroom and it was extremely dirty, very gross.
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jose lassalle
Nice restaurant good food. Two down is the music is too loud I basically have to yell to the waiter to give my orders and you have to scan the menu the problem is big menus with more the 10 pages difficult to read In a cellphone. Restaurant is in good location near to the Santa Monica Pier.
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Brenda W
Food and drinks are delicious. Try the bone marrow tacos! Staff is welcoming. Sat outside and they have heaters. The only con is the tables have limited space. Very easy to knock things over.
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Alfred Bangit
Ate dinner here with our family and the temperature was in the 50’s. We sat near the sidewalk but their heaters were more than enough to make us comfortable. Stephanie (our server) was exemplary. Kudos to her!
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Emily Lianez
For my first time coming my experience was not bad our waiter was very attentive to us the food was amazing very delicious as well as there drinks
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