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Border Grill

1445 4th St
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 451-1655

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"It's all about the margaritas and guacamole at this Mexican favorite. A festive and loud spot, Border Grill is known for spicy Mexican eats and free-flowing margaritas, tequilas, and sangria...."
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"The chefs have certainly done their homework, visiting many parts of Mexico and Central America. Border Grill's seriously ethnic food reflects their firsthand experiences -- balancing meats, seafoods and vegetarian fare with just the right amounts of chip..."
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"When it’s Monday and I’m in need of a nearby happy hour (since Bodega Wine Bar and Air Conditioned Lounge seem to be closed on Mondays, boooo! ), the usual fallback position is Border Grill in Santa Monica...."
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"Our appetizer, the Border Classics, a selection of their three most popular starters, arrived shortly. I started out with a green corn tamale, an adorable little corn-husked wrapped bundle filled with sweet corn and masa...."
fodors.com review
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"This busy restaurant's massive, colorful murals -- a bit primeval -- are a perfect complement to modern interpretations of ancient Mayan dishes such as cochinita pibil (achiote-marinated pork). Other favorites include a wild-mushroom quesadilla, vinegar-a..."

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frommers.com review
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"Let's get one thing straight: This is not your Combo #7 kind of place. The duck tamale appetizer I ordered the last time I was here was the most flavorful and unique Mexican dish I've ever had: freshly made corn masa filled with tender roast duck, guajill..."
gayot.com review
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"Experiencing the Latin-spiced cuisine of Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger, formerly Food Network's Too Hot Tamales, has become an L. Like the magnetic personalities they have always displayed, their flagship spot (Ciudad is their downtown Los Angeles g..."

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la-oc-foodie.blogspot.com review
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"Then onto our brunch dishes: my friend had their Latin-American spin of Eggs Benedict ($12. 50)- with poached eggs, citrus chicken, avocado slices and tomato salsa on top of corn tortillas, served with red & green Spanish rice and black beans on the s..."
la.com review
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"Entrees like a grilled pork chop with sauted jicama and roasted purple yams or the grilled skirt steak marinated in garlic, cilantro, cumin and lime are sophisticated and satisfying. Appetizers range from green corn tamales to black-bean-stuffed panuchos..."
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"My husband and I went back to Border Grill after about a year absence. The drinks were superb, but I had a complaint about the appetiser...."
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"Even though we were about to burst, we decided to sample two more dished, the Beef Taquitos and the Quinoa Fritters With Crab Meat. Yes, we left two of the heaviest dishes for last, probably not the best planning...."
local.yahoo.com review
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"Company Information: Border Grill is the vibrant setting where chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger, Food Network's "Too Hot Tamales", present the bold foods and flavors of Mexico. The Santa Monica-based restaurant serves upscale, modern Mexican food..."

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"I was eagerly anticipating my South-West dining experience amidst the flurry surrounding this Santa Monica establishment. I was drawn by the owner’s presence on Iron Chef, their prepared meals at Whole Foods, and a pleasant review in Frommers LA gui..."
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"Border Grill Santa Monica is the vibrant setting where chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger present the bold foods and flavors of Mexico. Since opening in 1985, Border Grill has established a new standard for gourmet Mexican fare, and the chefs have..."
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"The first was lunch with my in-laws at Border Grill in Santa Monica. One word to describe the experience: eh...."
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"What began as a modest Melrose taco stand has morphed into Santa Monica's sauciest spot for tamales, margaritas and mojitos. But owners Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger dish out far more than the ersatz snacks and spirits that mar most authentic Mexica..."

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"I would not go back to Border Grill. High prices, very average food and below average food makes the worst combination...."
tripadvisor.com review
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"Border Grill seems to have a hot happy hour scene with drink and appetizer specials. It is pretty noisy and good for kids as long as you go early before the bar scene takes over...."
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"This bar and restaurant by the beach is well known, thanks to its owners, celebrity chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger. Tanned customers of all ages crowd in on weeknights and especially weekends to enjoy yummy margaritas and Mexican beers, as well..."
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