La Sandia (395 Santa Monica Place, 305 N, Santa Monica, 90401; 301.393.3300), Chef Richard Sandoval’s modern Mexican rooftop hotspot at Santa Monica Place now has a new Latin Light menu. Partnering with celebrity dietician and nutritionist Diane Henderiks, all the dishes are less than 500 calories:
Flatbreads
Crimini Mushroom (475 cal)
bean puree, onion, goat cheese, cilantro, & truffle oil
Shrimp Al Pastor (429 cal)
achiote, bean puree, pineapple, onion, cilantro, & salsa verde
Taco Platters
Served with pico de gallo salad & pinto beans
Chicken (482 cal)
bean puree, onion, goat cheese, cilantro, & truffle oil
Harris Ranch Hanger Steak (395 cal)
chimichurri, lettuce wraps, onion, cilantro, & salsa roja
Portobello Mushroom (290 cal)
achiote, three corn tortillas, & salsa verde
Fajita Platters
Served with lettuce wraps, citrus onion & peppers, pico de gallo salad, pinto beans, guacamole, & crema
Chicken (415 cal)
achiote & salsa roja
Harris Ranch Hanger Steak (332 cal)
chimichurri & salsa roja
Portobello Mushroom (250 cal)
achiote, three corn tortillas, & salsa verde
Trios
Fish Taco Trio (326 cal)
lettuce wraps, pinto beans, jicama salad, Mexican cheese, salsa verde, & guacamole
Flatbread Trio (410 cal)
Choice of mushroom (410 cal) or shrimp (301 cal), chopped salad, gazpacho, salsa verde, salsa roja, & crema
Chile Relleno Trio (475 cal)
Stuffed with market veggies and Mexican cheese, chicken soup, chopped salad, avocado, chipotle sauce, & tortilla strips
Lunch: Daily from 11:30 am-4 pm
Dinner: Daily from 4 pm-close
