Today on the Westside Food Scene we visit Benny’s Tacos & Rotisserie Chicken. With locations in Santa Monica, Culver City and Westchester, Benny’s is favorite for many for their cooked to order and always tasty Mexican food.
Westside Food Scene: Take a Bite Out of Benny’s Tacos
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