Somos Oaxaca – Mexican
The morning air at Somos Oaxaca is thick with the comforting scent of simmering black beans and toasted chilies, inviting guests into a space where the vibrant spirit of southern Mexico comes alive. Plates of golden chilaquiles and velvety entomatadas arrive alongside hearty, hand-rolled breakfast burritos, each bite bursting with the bold, earthy flavors of traditional Oaxacan kitchens. It is a sun-drenched sanctuary for early risers, where every dish feels like a warm embrace and a celebration of authentic heritage.
3224 Venice Boulevard, Los Angeles https://somosoaxaca.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, vegetarian, keto, low-carb, vegan, pescatarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, low-fat, plant-based, whole30, paleo, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, atkins, volumetrics, tlc, zone, carnivore, alkaline, aip, renal, macrobiotic, slow-carb, lectin-free, juice-cleanse
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners appreciate the reliable service and unpretentious atmosphere, noting that it serves as a solid option for a quick bite or a casual dinner. Guests highlight the consistency of the experience across repeat visits,
Menu
Breakfast Burritos
- Breakfast Burrito - $13.25: Egg, beans, mozzarella cheese, potatoes, and choice of meat Available at: breakfast, brunch
- El Chipotle - $13.25: Blackened potatoes, thin egg omelet, sour cream, guacamole, beans, and chipotle sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Fully Loaded - $16: Ham, bacon, chorizo, egg, beans, cheese, potatoes, guacamole, and chipotle sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- El Guero - $15.5: Two scrambled eggs, mozzarella, tater tots, bacon, avocado and cilantro cream sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Oaxaca Breakfast Burrito - $16.25: Chorizo, Cecina, Tasajo, black beans, quesillo, pico, avocado sauce, green and red spicy salsa Available at: breakfast, brunch
Breakfast Plates
- Chilaquiles - $16.75: Homemade red or green sauce, topped with sour cream, queso fresco, side eggs, any style, choice of meat, and beans Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Entomatadas - $16.75: Four tortillas stuffed with quesillo, house sauce, sour cream, queso fresco, cilantro, onion, egg and choice of meat Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Enfrijoladas - $16.75: Four tortillas stuffed with quesillo, black bean paste, sour cream, queso fresco, onion and cilantro. Side of eggs and choice of meat Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Huevos Rancheros Plate - $14.25: Two eggs over a crispy tortilla covered with homemade ranchera sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Mexican Style Eggs - $13.5: Two scrambled eggs with sautéed tomatoes, onion and jalapeños Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Eggs with Chorizo - $14.75: 2 eggs scrambled with chorizo and 3 corn tortillas Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Machaca with Egg - $14.75: 2 eggs scrambled with braised beef sauteed with onion, tomato and jalapeno, side of beans, rice and tortilla Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Eggs with Vegetables - $14.75: 2 eggs scrambled with zucchini, bell pepper, onion and tomato, side of beans, rice and tortilla Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Eggs with Ham - $13.5: 2 eggs scrambled with ham Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Eggs with Cactus - $13.5: 2 eggs scrambled with nopales, beans, rice and side of tortilla Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
Tastes of Oaxaca
- Tlayuda - $20: 12" corn tortilla, lard spread, black bean paste, cabbage, quesillo, tomato, avocado, red and green sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Mole - $16.75: Traditional authentic mole imported from Oaxaca over a quarter leg with rice and three corn tortillas Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oaxacan Enchiladas - $16.75: Three chicken or veggie enchiladas covered with authentic Coloradito mole, side of rice Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tasajo Guisado - $15.5: Oaxacan style steak sautéed with onions, tomato, and jalapeño, side of rice & beans, and three corn tortillas Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Goat Barbacoa - $18: Traditional Oaxacan style barbacoa with goat in a thick broth served with cabbage, cilantro, and green sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oaxacan Alambre - $15.75: Sautéed Onions, Tomates, cactus, chile de agua, Tasajo, melted quesillo and epazote, side of rice, beans and tortillas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Combination Plates
- Enchiladas Plate - $15: Three enchiladas (cheese, chicken, or veggies), red or green sauce, cheese, sour cream, rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Flautas Plate - $14: Three flautas (chicken or beef), lettuce, avocado sauce, sour cream, and queso fresco, rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hardshell Plate - $14.75: Three hard shell tacos (beef or chicken), lettuce, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and tomato, rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish & Shrimp Taco Plate - $14.75: Two tacos topped with cabbage/carrot mix, chipotle sauce, and mango pico, rice and beans Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Plate - $14.75: Three street tacos, choice of meat, onion and cilantro, rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fajitas Plate - $16.75: Steak, shrimp, or chicken sautéed with bell peppers, zucchini, onion, and tomato, rice and beans Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Asada Plate - $17.25: Grilled beef skirt steak, sautéed onions and jalapeño, guacamole, rice, and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Breast Plate - $15.25: Grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, avocado, rice and beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Burritos
- Regular Burrito - $14.75: Choice of meat, beans, rice, onion and cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wet Burrito - $16.75: Regular Burrito covered in red or green homemade sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- California Burrito - $16.75: House cut french fries, choice of meat, sour cream, avocado sauce, pico de gallo, and cheddar cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oaxaca Burrito - $15: Quesillo, black beans, rice, avocado, pico de gallo and green and red salsa Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cargado Burrito - $15.75: Choice of meat, beans, rice, mozzarella, cheese, avocado sauce, sour cream, and pico de gallo Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Burrito - $15.75: Beans, rice, pico de gallo, sauteed bell pepper, onion, and chipotle cream sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Burrito - $16.25: Beans, rice, pico de gallo, sauteed bell pepper, onion, and chipotle cream sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Burrito - $15.5: Grilled veggies (onion, tomato, bell pepper, zucchini), beans, rice, and queso fresco Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bean & Cheese Burrito - $10.25: Beans and cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
Casual Favorites
- Street Tacos - $3.25: Choice of meat, topped with onion and cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Taco - $5.75: Fried shrimp, shredded cabbage with carrot, chipotle cream sauce and mango pico Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Taco - $5.25: Fried fish, shredded cabbage with carrot, chipotle cream sauce and mango pico Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesadilla - $14.75: Mozzarella cheese, choice of meat, pico de gallo, sour cream, and tortilla chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Birria Queso Tacos Plate - $15.25: 3 red tacos with melted mozzarella and shredded birria, side of consume broth Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tortas - $14.75: Choice of meat, mayo, black bean spread, lettuce, tomato, quesillo, avocado, green and red salsa Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oaxacan Torta - $16.25: Chorizo, tasajo and cecina, black bean spread, cabbage, tomato, avocado, quesillo, red and green salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Loaded Fries - $14.75: House cut potatoes, choice of meat, nacho cheese, chipotle cream sauce, sour cream, avocado sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Super Nachos - $14.57: Tortilla chips, nacho cheese sauce, pinto beans, choice of meat, sour cream, avocado sauce, pico de gallo, and jalapenos Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Chicken Soup - $17: Chicken soup with zucchini, potato, onion, tomato, rice and 3 tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Menudo - $16.75: Traditional tripe soup with cow foot Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Rice - $4.5: 12oz Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beans - $4.5: 12oz pinto beans topped with queso fresco Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole - $4: Fresh avocado dip Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cactus Salad - $6: Cactus mixed with fresh onion, tomato, cilantro and lime juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salsa Macha - $9.5: 6oz, Oil base Salsa with Chile de arbol and peanuts
Beverages
- Iced Matcha Latte - $6: Ceremonial Grade Matcha
- Organic Cafe de Olla - $3: Coffee made with piloncillo and cinnamon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mexican Coke 500ml - $4.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Agua Fresca - $4.25: Horchata, Jamaican or Passion Fruit Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Desserts
- House Made Flan - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Gelatina - $2.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Somos Oaxaca
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- Somos Oaxaca is a budget-friendly ($) Mexican restaurant offering affordable dining options for a quick bite or casual dinner.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Somos Oaxaca specializes in authentic Mexican cuisine, specifically focusing on traditional Oaxacan breakfast dishes like chilaquiles, entomatadas, and goat barbacoa.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Menu options include Mexican Style Eggs for keto, low-carb, and gluten-free diets, Goat Barbacoa for low-carb and gluten-free, and Beans for vegetarian diets.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- The overall rating for Somos Oaxaca is 3.0/5, reflecting its status as a budget-friendly Mexican dining option.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include the Breakfast Burrito, Chilaquiles, Entomatadas, Huevos Rancheros Plate, and specialty options like Goat Barbacoa and Oaxacan Enchiladas.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Diners appreciate the reliable service and unpretentious atmosphere, noting the restaurant's consistency as a solid option for casual dining.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- Somos Oaxaca specializes in traditional Oaxacan breakfast dishes like entomatadas and goat barbacoa within a reliable, unpretentious, and budget-friendly atmosphere.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- The restaurant offers an unpretentious and casual atmosphere described as a sun-drenched sanctuary with reliable service for diners.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- The provided data does not include a specific address or location for Somos Oaxaca beyond its focus on southern Mexican cuisine.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- The restaurant offers a sun-drenched, unpretentious atmosphere that provides a casual and reliable setting for traditional Oaxacan breakfast and dinner.
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