Not sue how this place has a good rating. Food was not good. Drink was expensive and a mess. The bartender asked if I liked it and said she hadn't made it before. Its at the top of your menu of cocktails, maybe practice it once or twice. Place felt gimmicky like it was pretending to be a good restaurant but definitely wasn't. read more

Really missing my favorite local spot right now. The staff there are always so friendly and hospitable. By far the best tequila bar around and they make some bomb spicy cocktails. Can't wait until this place reopens! read more

Cascabel - Cancun Salad & Spicy Mango Margarita - Bars Near Me - San Rafael, California

LOVE THIS PLACE!!! Great place for Happy Hour every from 3-6pm plus extra discounts on certain days for drinks and food. The staff is friendly and on top of their business. One con though is the ventilation system. It was hella cold the last I was there and I wish the heating would work. Other than that, great place! read more

My wife and I just tried Cascabel for the first time last night. From the moment we walked in, we were already pleasantly surprised by the atmosphere and decor. We sat down right away, just in time before happy hour ended. We ordered nachos, Diablo fries, and taquitos. Everything was delicious and the portions were good size. Not to mention the waitress was very friendly and the drinks were tasty. We will definitely be coming back! read more

The food and drinks here are delightful. I came in on the 4th of July and had their chips and salsa with a side of guacamole. For my entree I ordered the cancun salad which was very fresh, healthy and filling. For my refreshment, I had their mango tequila. It was spicy and full of flavor. Good food, service and ambiance gives this restaurant five stars! read more

Best service! Great for anytime of day! The ambiance is amazing, wonderful happy hour (3-6) and bartender really know their stuff. THIS PLACE IS A MUST!!!!!! read more

This place has become my go-to for a pre-night out! With attentive servers (actually both times i've been it's always just this one, amazing gal who runs all the tables) and that particular, quaint vibe to the restaurant, it definitely hits that mark for service and ambiance. Definitely order the perfectly cheesed chip nachos with herbed carne asada sliced filet-- it will make your guests and everyone around you drool over how perfectly scrumptious and savory both those chips and that oh-so-good protein are. Will be back! Oh-- don't forget the Strawberry Marg!-- to die for (just look how cute it is) read more

Cascabel - their beautifully presented strawberry margarita that brings a slight nostalgia to the tropics - Bars Near Me - San Rafael, California

What a terrific little tequila lounge! Fantastic selection of tequila and some terrific food to nosh on that compliments the drink. The decor inside is really trendy and the seats are very comfortable. We ordered 4 different appetizers and were able to make a meal out of it. We will definitely be going back. Only drawback was service was a bit slow...but the bartender really knew the intricacies of tequila. read more

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Came here for the first time time coincidentally during happy hour with coworkers. I was told that the cascabel and devil fries were amazing and luckily those were both on the happy hour menu. I was a little hungry for just fries so I also ordered the flautas and the sangria. I wasn't blown away by the sangria but I heard the margaritas were really good! Would most likely come back to try to spicy margarita instead of the sangria. The location is nice and snug but if you are lucky you can snag the window seats if you have a bigger group like we did. My coworker wanted dessert but unfortunately their only dessert on the menu was out. Luckily Cascabel shares their space with Crepevine so we ordered some sweet crepes for dessert that were brought to us to our table. Only downside is that they don't open until 3pm so we can't even come here for lunch since we work nearby. But we will for sure come back for happy hour. read more

Good place to get drinks after work. I enjoy the chill atmosphere, comfortable seating and selection of apps.

Taquitos, Tequila, and Pterodactyls. What more can I say? As anyone who actually knows me would say: "a lot". This is a tequila lounge. But they also serve beer and other cocktails. They have a variety of chairs as well as bar seating. This is the kind of place you can come and hang out at for 2 hours straight. We usually don't get food here but last time we went, we ordered taquitos. They were amazing! Service is great, and wait people are always friendly. read more

Forever love this place.... All the staff from Crepevine to Cascabel are amazing! They are always friendly. service is always top notch. The owners are very friendly and really care about the food & the staff. The house margarita w chilli powder rim is my go to and I love the burger. read more

My husband and I sort of wandered in here one night when we were strolling 4th street. First impression was - what a cozy spot! Love the decor. We sat at the bar, I was impressed with the cocktails! Our bartender, Khin, was fantastic! I've never had a Paloma I liked until Cascabel! We ordered steak nachos - delicious! I got ceviche as well and that was also tasty, though served in a much different format than I expected. Overall very good experience, will definitely come here for either dinner or some drinks in the future. read more

Cascabel - Bars Near Me - San Rafael, California

She a cute restaurant, nice Latino music bops inside, and the food and mixed drinks are on point! Get you a mixed drink by my girl Riza!! Periodt!! Also my personal favorite are the spicy wings, nice and juicy. Again periodt!!! Stop by, she small and the staff are nice!! read more

Cascabel - Spicy wings - Bars Near Me - San Rafael, California

Came in for happy hour. House Margarita really great! Nice beer selection. Few things on happy hour like pork taquitos. Top notch service and food! Legit salsa. NOTE: Crepevine restaurant shares same kitchen and bar. Didnt they them yet but we will. And if you have trouble finding the place... we did because we clicked on directions. The address on Yelp is correct as 1133 4th street. But when I click on nav, Google changes the address to 1144. Persevere! It was worth the frustration! Everyone is super nice. Food soo good! read more

Stopped in for happy hour, more than pleased. $7 happy hour margaritas that are delicious. Such good quality tequila they use. The bartendress knows what she is doing! $1 chips and salsa really grew on us. The bar has a great ambiance to boot. We will definitely be adding Cascabel to our happy hour rotation. read more

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This is one of my favorite spots to come into now. Such yummy food options, and gosh Riza and Jell make the best drinks. Always top notch service, and food is always fresh. I personally recommend the fish tacos- steak tacos, and steak quesadilla. read more

Food poisoning from the fish tacos. The tacos were so bad I refused to pay the entire bill. Unfortunately I paid dearly all night long!

Great spot for drinks, apps, and intimate conversation. LOVED the bartender we had a Monday night. So fun & great little crowd.

This place was a very pleasant surprise. It's tucked right next to Crepevine, across the street from State Room. We stumbled upon it after lunch one weekend at State Room. We had already eaten, however the menu looked so good we actually ate again! Basic bar stuff, but done uniquely and well. Diablo fries with jalapeño jelly and cheese? Yes please. The real star of this place however is their bar. Their extensive tequila menu, and their super knowledgeable staff (shout out to Khin who always gives us the most amazingly unique tequila shots and concoctions) make this place a hidden gem. Get an Uber, bring your appetite, and give this place a try. You will not be disappointed. read more

Love this place. Celebrated my friends birthday here there was 20+ of us and we fit perfectly! Music, staff, food, were all amazing! Will come again to celebrate more birthdays! Love the setting & full bar!! read more

Cascabel - Henny with coke - Bars Near Me - San Rafael, California

Small tequila bar in San Rafael. Excellent for a small group or a date night. They have a make-your-own margarita option which is fun! Every drink on their simple menu is $10. Definitely a place that is better for happy hour, but the drinks are fantastic and well made. Highly recommend the mango margarita with a half salt and half chili rim! read more

Meh .... Jenny P wrote on 2 Jun 2017 ... "Food is uninspired and sad. No spice, no Mexican flair, super weak pour on drinks. Very disappointed." She said it quite well. Service a bit slow, they took our orders from memory, then brought us the wrong drink (they corrected it) Waited a bit for guacamole and chips ...then went up to remind them; it came soon afterwards. Food was uninspired. I rarely bother to post anything other than 5 star reviews, though once did a 1 star review. I figured it was worth a 2 star rating. read more

Awesome! Fish tacos are to DIE FOR!!! Wings are great, especially if you get sauce with it. The service is great and it is surprisingly fast. Five star excellent restaurant. read more

Highly recommend the asada nachos, they were delicious. The establishment was very clean.

I love coming here with my girl. Their food and drinks are great! Good music, not so loud. Friendly service. Love the dim lights and comfy chairs. Highly recommend their margaritas and taquitos. read more

Identity crisis? Seems to start at the entrance - Crepevine to the right, Cascabel to the left...yet both menus available at Cascabel? The eclectic decor is funky and cool although some of the wider chairs seemed to further exaggerate the already narrow, "boxcar" feel. Sidewalk table is inviting, but both times we walked by, a homeless person was stretched out on it sleeping. Odd selection of music, lots of disco and 70s, but Latino channel of the TV with boxing matches played without volume. The make your own margarita is an okay idea, but I just wanted a nice plain top-shelfer and found it lacking any character at all - and "under-poured" IMHO. The spicy Moscow Mule was over-the-top sweet, maybe too much ginger beer? We dipped our toe in the water for guac and chips - finished two rounds before they made it to the bar and had to ask what was up while a couple next to us who arrived later knoshed on their full order of something. Dudes, it's chips and guac! The verde dip was spicy and good, but the other dish contained what seemed like the bottom of a watery can of black beans. Terrible and tasteless, I would never mistake it for salsa or a dip for that matter. After a half hour wait, it needed to be lots better. Lots. We were hoping to find a new alternative to Marinitas, but this ain't it. It feels like a bad pop-up project instead of cozy neighborhood Mexican hang that we had hoped...Marinitas is looking quite awesome right about now. read more

This bar is so cozy and relaxing! Great place to unwind after work with a cocktail or two and an order of tacos or nachos. It's a tight squeeze though, so it's best to come with a friend or two instead of a large group. Cocktail-wise, I highly recommend the Spicy Mexican Mule and the Mezcal Paloma. read more

Oh Cascabel? It's a great place to have a drink and a snack with friends. If you got the drunchies, I highly recommend you get their nachos. Their portion sizes are large so they're easy to share and the food will leave you satisfied, guaranteed! It's a cute place with a fun atmosphere! read more

This place is AMAZING great drink and food with even better service. David is the best. Come here you. Will not disappoint! Hidden gem read more

The Baja fish tacos were delicious. The serrano cilantro sauce was flavorful with a hot accent at the end. The tacos are wrapped in both a soft shell, and hardshell. The tacos were filling, and not too heavy. Ambience and decor in this lounge were retro yet chic. There was a 70s vibe complemented with soulful music. The comfy velvet furniture, and dim lighting set the mood for a relaxing atmosphere. The bartender was friendly, and Taric, the owner was warm and cordial. read more

Had not the most pleasant time in here. Ordered drinks and guacamole with happy hour price. The discount was 2$ of 12$ margarita drink. The salt rim was barely seen, and the worst part that after almost finishing the drink I noticed a hair in the drink I understand that the place is new, but I honestly think that they should have not opened with such an offer. They need a lot of improvement. I will never come back! Happy hour at Marinitas is much better. On a positive note, I like an interior. read more

I am not sure why I had not stopped in here before, but I will most definitely return. Small, cozy space and seating, friendly bartenders and servers, and terrific fish tacos!! Yes, at $9.50 for two they aren't cheap, but each had a big piece of crispy, perfect fish with delicious drizzle of smoky chipotle type sauce and an ass-kicking side of a Serrano chili sauce. The crunch of the fish and cabbage and the two sauces made me really satisfied. I had a beer, but am looking forward to trying some of the mezcal or tequila based cocktails I watched being prepared. May have to sample some flights as well to educate my palate a bit...while having more of those tacos. read more

New Mexi Lounge in San Rafael! They had me at "Make Your Own Margarita" with awesome ingredients but a Late night Happy Hour??!! This is out new favorite spot! I just Mezcal with Tamarind & Smoked Salt read more

Cascabel - They had me at "Make Your Own Margarita" but a Late night Happy Hour??!! Yes!!! - Bars Near Me - San Rafael, California

Came for some drinks and appetizers. The old fashioned and herba buena drinks were delicious. The diablo fries and nachos were so good. Large portions you can split with others. I split the dishes with two other people that eat a lot and we still had some food left over. The ambiance in relaxing, cozy, and lovely. I love the music. They played some classic bachata songs among some other good Latin beats. read more

Tacos and nachos are always good here! Fish tacos are very tasty and they also have a really good tequila bar. Always come here to get my fix of tequila drinks and some nachos/fish tacos. read more

So excited to dine in , great location great hours, huge cocktail menus authentic Mexican cuisine read more

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Ordered food to go. The nachos were fabulous (pork). The quesadillas were yummy. We look forward to ordering again.

The food looks like it was made in a microwave and tastes about just as good. Drinks are good though so 3 stars for that!

Sadly I cannot give one good reason to eat here. Whenever I read reviews and they're good and then one person says they had a bad experience I scratch my head. My experience wasn't bad there's just there's no reason to eat here. Mediocre food and service read more