We happened upon this sweet spot on a Friday night. We sat up front and got an amazing show with…read morethe live music. They were awesome! Service was great! Drinks were lovely. We just got in before happy hour ended and it made our trip even better. We shared a salad and each ordered happy hour tacos. The flan we ordered for dessert was amazing. And I don't normally even like flan. It was the best I've ever had. Great place to try out!

Am liking this place more than before. Went with daughter-in-law, wife and one grandchild for lunch…read moreand it was OK. Mexican Jarrito sodas are $5 each, a glass of Modelo beer is $7 and a small orange juice is $6. Prices, to us, are high. Yes, it is in California, but Mexican dishes are not that expensive to make. Eli was our server and he did a good job with us. The Conchinita Pibil Tacos plate ($21) is a Yucatán Peninsula dish of deeply flavorful pulled pork, marinated in citrus and achiote (those tiny red seeds common in the Americas) paste. Served with pickled onions on corn tortillas. They were OK. Huevos Rancheros ($19) were, as expected, fried eggs over corn tortillas and slathered with green and red sauces. Pretty good. Most expensive was the five Street Taco Plate ($48), an outrageous price for five street tacos. Of course, you could choose what protein you wanted in those five tacos, but... We will be back as son's family like it very much. We...not so much.

I wish I had more words to describe my experience here!…read more I've never been to this area before so I asked a friend who lives nearby for recommendations. Los Moles was one of the top recs and I can definitely see why. We found street parking a couple blocks away and enjoyed the weather walking to the restaurant; the parking meter was a few bucks for maximum two hours, not bad! The exterior of the restaurant is beautiful, music was playing, and the interior was just as beautiful and cozy. They offer the menu or a buffet style. The service was phenomenal right off the bat and continued throughout our meal. I ordered the Carne Asada Platillo Casero and my boyfriend got the Burrito Mojado with Carnitas. For drinks, we got a Tamarind Margarita and a Modelo Especial. Both of us were overwhelmed with how good our orders were - we finished every last bite on our plates! My plate included beans, rice, cotija cheese, nopales, onions, carne asada, and guacamole, and they gave me a steaming basket of two fresh made tortillas. It was the perfect amount of food and every last ingredient was enjoyable on its own, so combined it was even better. I kept repeating, "Wow, this is so good!" throughout the meal. I wish I had asked for an extra order of the nopales and onions to go because I enjoyed it so much. My margarita was probably the best margarita I've had, hands down. I don't usually drink so I couldn't finish the whole glass, but I easily could've had two if they were nonalcoholic! I highly recommend coming here and enjoying a meal. I'm so glad my friend told me about this place, I wouldn't even mind making the drive again to try more of the menu :)

Don't get adventurous here - just get the mole. It's in the name, and it's really good…read more But the burritos / standard fare is really not great. Just weird and bad.

Amazing. The Carne Asada and the Pollo Asada were actually properly grilled in a way that I haven't…read moreseen in decades. Truly delicious. We got everything à la carte, the portions were humongous. The chili Relleno was huge and delicious. A proper classic mission Street style Mexican place. We'll definitely be coming back.

We went here based on reviews I had read about the Birria. It did not disappoint. Phenomenal. It…read morecame with 3 tacos, a little side of onions cilantro, salsa & of course the Birria sauce. So good. It got in my hair & on my sweater & I'm not even mad. My boyfriend got the El pastor quesadillia. His was really good as well but mine? Cannot compare. Super cute place, looks like a mom & pop shop with booths inside & a counter you can sit at as well. They also had tables outside.

My husband and I went here immediately after porchfest and yes, it was crowded and yes, we had to…read morewait (a fairly long time for food, but our table was available immediately). We have been coming here off & on for about 10 years since we moved to Marin and I'm so glad we remembered this place as we were walking back from the porchfest in gerstle park. I had a shredded chicken burrito and took half of it home to my teen son. The flavors were all there and just incredibly tasty and not too salty like a lot of Mexican food can be. It was one of the best burritos I ever had and having lived in the city for 15 years before here we ate a lot of great Mexican food in the mission. My husband had the steak plate and loved it, with refried beans and salad. We had the sangria and I was nervous about it because I don't like very sweet drinks, but it was only mildly sweet and very refreshing after a long day at porch fest. I heard someone saying there was a new chef and that he was a bit overwhelmed by the unexpected crowd of the porchfest, but I must say he sure handled it well as did the entire friendly welcoming team of staff. My husband actually is there right now the next day, eating lunch on the patio and getting in order to go for our son (the same chicken burrito)! If you are craving Mexican food in Central MARIN, I highly recommend this gem - very family, friendly vibe of staff caring and upbeat. Food is delicious and the restaurant is very relaxing and spotless clean.

I used to come here weekly, decades ago, when I worked down the street. I was back in town and came…read moreback for nostalgia. It's the same great quality! This is NOT some typical below par Mexican restaurant where all dishes taste the same, like is common at strip malls across the country. This is fresh and everything is delicious! I would still be here weekly if I lived or worked in the area. Strong recommendation!

Consistently wonderful food with great value--our go-to for Mexican night! Easy parking, close off…read morethe freeway.

Picante is 5 stars hands down. I've been coming to this…read morerestaurant since I was a kid literally 10-12 when I lived across the street. I am 34 and I stopped in today for a super burrito and when I tell you the food was SOOOOO GOOOD!!!! The meat was so juicy and marinated. Just a reminder why they've been around for so long. Definitely come to Picante if you're in the area hands down best Taqueria in Marin. Service is great! Ambiance warming and comforting as well. Yum!

For decades, El Rincón del Palmar has been serving consistently-delicious, traditional meals that…read moreare always above par.

If you're anywhere near San Rafael and craving Mexican food, El Rincón del Palmar is an absolute…read moregem! We came in as a dysfunctional party of five with a mix of tastes and preferences--from spice lovers to someone who only eats fajitas and can't handle heat--and everyone left happy and full. I had the vegetarian version of the super wet burrito, and it was beyond satisfying. Not only was it massive and delicious, it came packed with guacamole, beans, rice, carrots, peas, and--this truly made my day--a fresh spring mix instead of iceberg lettuce! That thoughtful touch elevated the whole dish and showed how much care goes into their food. The five different hot sauces at the table were a hit with those of us who like to turn up the heat, and the staff were incredibly friendly throughout our meal. As we left, we even caught a few of them dancing outside--just radiating joy. It felt like being part of a big, welcoming community. Can't wait to come back!

Cascabel is one of my favorite bars in San Rafael…read more I came here various times with friends and always have had a great time. Service has been friendly & fast , and drinks have always been delicious. My favorite time to go is during their Happy Hour, as they have various affordable cocktail options as well as small bites. Their taquitos are my personal favorite, are so good, and come with a nice green salsa and sour cream. My favorite drink has to be the Tamarindo margarita, which I always get with a Chamoy rim. I also love the environment and aesthetic of this establishment, as the low light & modern look, make this place look elegant & classy. Will definitely be returning with my boyfriend and friends for a quick drink or two.

Came here to try out their tequila and mezcal flights as well as their food. The ambiance is kind…read moreof dark, I was able to get the comfy sofa by the window however. This spot seems more of a tequila bar that serves food rather than a restaurant setting. For food, we ordered the fish tacos, shrimp ceviche and taquitos. Their fish tacos were good! That green salsa (avocado/chiles) that comes with it was very spicy. Shrimp ceviche on the other hand was whole pieces of cooked shrimp halved lengthwise with cut up avocado and cucumber. I have had better. The taquitos were okay, the exterior tortillas were a bit overcooked. Was impressed with the selection of tequilas however. Would recommend the anejo flight. I'm not a huge tequila expert, but discovered that I like El Tesoro Anejo, very smooth! Service was attentive and our server went out of his way to explain the difference between the various flights. I would come back to try the tequila again for sure!

I loooovvvvveee pupusas so I obviously had to come try Pupuseria Blankita and let me tell you I…read morecannot wait to come back!! The pupusas were freshly made to order, I heard them slapping them together in the kitchen. The flavors are lovely and they are perfectly crispy on the outside and had a good amount of filling. I has one classic revuelta and another loroco with cheese. I only wish they came with a bit more curtido on the side.

Popped by after a weekend of camping. Ordered a bunch of different pupusas…read more Excellent: revueltas and chorizo with extra cheese were def the best and most flavorful of the bunch. Top with the cabbage mix and salsa for extra zing! Fried plantains were great too. Good: beef and cheese Skip: jalapeños and spinach, horchata (odd flavor) Good friendly service, big screen showing the World Cup matches.

Very simple review here... I got the super burrito al…read morepastor, it was fire! My buddy got the polo adobada, fire! It was pretty busy when we ordered to go for lunch (busy is a good sign). The employees were very nice as well.... I'll be back! Sorry, I don't have photos

Busy even hours after the lunch rush. Got the super carne asada burrito and I was really craving…read moreone. Ordered Ala plancha so it would crispy. Disappointing with barely any color or crispness. Way too much creama and it over whelmed it. Also the pico was made with flavorless unripe tomatoes with a very salty and sour taste (citric acid?) I just wanted to hurry and finish it because it was not great and I wanted to leave. They are a busy place, a lot of people like it so maybe I just got the wrong thing? Free chips and salsa bar is a plus.

The best cerviche in town ! Incredibly fresh a fantastic family run local business very friendly…read morealways busy - a local gem!

This was my first time here. The macho burrito was good. The interior is roomy and reminiscent of…read more outdoor setting. Service was pleasant.