Review of Loteria Grill

I gave Loteria Grill an overall score of 3.7, or 4 stars, based on the following 7 categories: number of visits 2 of 5 price range 3 of 5 family friendly? 3 of 5 % menu vegan 4 of 5 quality of service 4 of 5 quality of food 3 of 5 local mainstay? 3 of 5 Comments: While looking for happy hour one day, we decided to check out Loteria Grill’s menu. To my surprise, they had a separate vegan menu. I was happy. On 3rd Street Promenade, with an open front restaurant and nice decor, Loteria Grill is in a good location and very inviting. The hostess and wait staff also pulled us in and made us feel welcome and well taken care of, …happy. We settled in quickly. The happy hour menu has $4 beers and $7 margaritas along with a small list of appetizers. Unfortunately the happy hour appetizers only have guac, salsa, and chips for vegans. The vegan menu itself had a couple more appetizers, but not at happy hour prices. Outside of happy hour, vegans have the choice of tacos and bean smothered enchiladas. Not too exciting, but tasty and good with beer. There are better places in Santa Monica to get Mexican food, but Loteria Grill has a better location and happy hour. But above all is that beautiful vegan menu that tells me that they understand! …no lard, butter, chicken stock, and other sneaky offenders. So grab a vegan Negra Modelo, watch the tourists stroll by as the sun sets, and don’t worry, be happy.

Additional Info
Address: 1251 3rd St Promenade, 90401
Area: Mid City
Reviewed Meal: Dinner
Ethnicity: Mexican
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