Fodor's Expert Review Border Grill
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Santa Monica
Mexican
Editor's Note: This location is no longer in operation.
At this busy restaurant, massive murals are a perfect complement to modern interpretations of such ancient Mayan dishes as cochinita pibil (achiote-marinated pork). Other favorites include a wild-mushroom quesadilla, green-corn tamales, plantain empanadas, and daily ceviche specials. Celebrity chef-owners Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger display a passion for Mexican cuisine here, but they do mellow the dishes to suit a broad audience.
