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Santa Monica - Lanea restaurant
5.7

Lanea

  • Santa Monica
  • $$
  • Bar
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Tasteless tacos, deceptive menus

Genuinely disappointing is the best way to describe the food here. The acclaimed Taco Plate with Carne Asada, Barbacoa Lamb Taco, and Pollo Taco fall short on flavor due to a lack of seasoning. Adding insult to injury, portion sizes leave the stomach grumbling and menu options are confusing, deceptive, and desperately lacking in variety.

  • Great Value

    Great value, affordable pricing, and killer deals frequently highlighted.

  • Okay Taste

    Mixed feedback on flavor and portion sizes, with both hits and misses.

  • Low Quality

    Shrimp of lowest quality with a bad smell, impacting dining experience.

Top 3 dishes at Lanea

  1. 1

    Taco Plate with Carne Asada 🏆

    Best tacos ever, showers in very delightful and rich flavors.

    Taco Plate with Carne Asada dish
  2. 2

    Nachos with Pico de Gallo and Guacamole

    Generous, tasty toppings; perfect with drinks; heftier portions mentioned.

    Nachos with Pico de Gallo and Guacamole dish
  3. 3

    Barbacoa Lamb Taco

    Pit-roasted lamb wrapped in agave leaves; described as delicious and amazing.

    Barbacoa Lamb Taco dish

Vibe: Ambiance compensates, slightly

Mercifully, the dreadful culinary adventure is somewhat offset by the restaurant's ambiance. A cozy atmosphere, live entertainment, and innovative craft cocktails provide a small respite. Though the buzz around the place is low, a date night could just about be salvaged by the intimate lighting and music.

  • Great Drinks

    Craft cocktails frequently highlighted as amazing, innovative, and well-priced.

  • Bad Buzz

    Calm, relaxing, and cool but half empty most of the time.

Perks: Frustratingly loud, lack of diet options

The noise level renders conversation impossible and coupled with a service staff that seems unhappy, it's a recipe for annoyance. While parking is not an issue, the restaurant disappoints yet again with its lack of diet-friendly options amidst the limited menu choices.

  • Great For Groups

    Attentive service, perfect for groups, ample and comfortable seating.

  • Okay Outdoor

    Outdoor seating is generally good, but sometimes affected by crowding.

  • Hard To Hear

    Speakers so loud, conversation is nearly impossible to have.