Brentwood, California: Brentwood Country Mart + Frida Taqueria + Roberta Roller Rabbit; restaurant review + things to do

Brentwood Country Mart  

225 26th St./San Vicente Blvd., in Santa Monica (but most people think it is in Brentwood), (310) 395-6714.  M-Sat 11-7.  Parking $5/hr; 1 hr. free with validation.  Opened in 1948, this red barn of a building was designed to evoke early American and English country marketplaces--with shops and stalls arranged around a central courtyard.  It houses a variety of shops and restaurants and is a pleasant spot to shop and lunch under sheltering umbrellas.  On cool days you can warm up in front of an outdoor fire pit, and preschoolers can indulge in several kiddie rides nearby.  My personal favorite stops include:

●Frida Tacos  

(310) 395-9666.  Step up to the window to place your order for delicious Mexican fast food.  The sope--my favorite--is large and topped with plenty of lettuce, but I also really like the smaller enchilada verde and suggest ordering at least two of those.  Tortilla soup, tacos galore, and huge burritos are also available.  Fillings include a tasty pastor (marinated pork), a pollo con mole (chicken with chile-chocolate sauce), and carne asada (grilled beef).  



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image c2012 Carole Terwilliger Meyers 

updated July 2023