I can hardly believe this place is only a couple blocks from the beach. I'm so used to Santa Monica being over-expensive and over-crowded, that I was really expecting to be disappointed at Marix. We were seated immediately, the food was well above average, the prices were great (2 item combo for $8.95) and the staff was pretty friendly (though they didn't actually provide good service -- you had to chase them down for another beer and they never brought more hot sauce, even after several requests. All-around great experience, though. Will definitely go again.
Pros: decent parking, prices, friendly environment
Cons: slow service, ambivalent waitstaff, lame salsa
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