Tu Madre - Santa Monica, California

Abby Thompson

Vibey place with a cute pink interior. Service was fine but could have been faster to notice when we were ready to order/pay. One man was walking around near the end of the evening (manager? owner?) and was extremely personable - he gave excellent service!

Our drinks were delightful and came beautifully decorated with herbs and flowers. The tajin rim on my “deeply rooted issues” was delightful and really brought the drink together.

All tacos were great. Some, like the bahn mi, were difficult to eat due to the amount of toppings. But that’s a problem I like to have 🙂 Our standouts were the fried tacos - they came out incredibly crisp. They are pretty pricy, but the street tacos are a great deal if you want one.

I thought the red velvet churros were lacking given the price-point and otherwise quality of this restaurant. Texture was great, but I didn’t really get a red velvet flavor. I also think the topping would have been nicer had it been whipped a bit more.

I saw multiple things on the menu I’d like to try next time.

Katie Bhandari

We’ve been meaning to go here for a while and recently had some friends in town and finally tried it out. The restaurant is nicely decorated and has a fun vibe. We got the Margarita flight, which was delivered to our table with a sparkler! They have a wide selection of tacos, including some great vegetarian options. Had a good time and our waitress made us feel welcome. We’ll be back!
We went during off hours, so it may be harder to get in during peak time.

Deepnain Kaur

4.5/5
Tu Madre Steals the Show!

Tu Madre exceeded expectations with its vibrant atmosphere, inventive menu, and exceptional service. Dishes burst with flavor, even though the portion sizes were small. Creative cocktails and vegan options impressed. Minor quibbles aside, Tu Madre is a must-visit for foodies.

Aaron DeHart

I wasn't sure I'd like this restaurant. But they have numerous options for my wife who is a plant based eater. I was wrong.
Absolutely loved it! The waitress was awesome. The drinks were tasty. The food was delicious! Only thing I didn't like was ........... Nothing, everything was delicious. I had a fried chicken taco and a few brisket tacos, delish. Next time I will get more of the fried chicken tacos!
My wife got the jack fruit carnitas and a bahn mi taco, and she was very satisfied.
The margarita flight was tasty and the presentation fun and the Tito's margarita was satisfying. We will be back for sho?

Jason Marzetti

Not bad, not great. The food was okay, it definitely it authentic or what you would expect for Mexican. The carnitas and pastor tacos were really good, as well as the chips and salsa. The street corn and taquitos had a weird mayonnaise or something on them, which wasn’t that great. The biggest issue here was the service. We weren’t greeted, and it took forever for anyone to actually come take our order. They were sure quick to come make us pay though….

Petra Biermann

Great spot for HH !!! amazing little Tacos good flavors !! Presentation …. Beautiful …check out Drinks !!! Nice to sit @the patio and excellent friendly service!

Stan Dela Cruz

TU Madre in Los Angeles is a decent spot when you're out of other dining options.
The food is satisfactory, and while it may not be your first choice, it can still hit the spot in a pinch. The menu offers a range of items that are so so priced, making it a convenient option if you're nearby and in need of a quick meal.
Michelada is not good...

hailey k.

Delicious food for a reasonable price. the $2 street tacos were very filling and had loads of flavor. The burritos and even the appetizers were huge. Loved the vibe of the place, good music and cute decor. Service was fast and accurate even with our party of 10.
I would recommend if you're in the area!