El Palmar

Vacationing with my fam in Moss Landing and searched for breakfast burritos and oh my god!…read more The burritos weren't massively sized which I appreciated, but holy smokes did they pack a flavor punch! We got 4. 2 bacon 1 chorizo and 50/50 bacon/ham. Top 5 breakfast burritos I ever had. They have a green crema salsa that is mild/medium heat that is the most delicious sauce I have ever eaten at a Mexican restaurant. Service was very nice and friendly as well. Place looks like a happening spot for dinner and drinks with a full bar next door. Im definitely coming back. Maybe manana lol

I am very impressed with Las Cazuelas Taqueria. The customer service each time I have visited has…read morebeen great and I was impressed by some of their reccomendations. I am not a big meat eater and they reccomeded some different chicken dishes that were amazing. The prices are also reasonable. I have tried the tacos, enchiladas and burritos and everything was good. My favourite has been the burrito loaded up with everything. What I also like is the salsa bar where they have a variety of different salsas as well as raddish and some other items including chips. They even had Mexican drinks available. The restaurant has a nice atmosphere and gets pretty busy. I have even met some nice regulars who I enjoyed talking with. This is a family friendly restaurant with good food and great prices. Definitely one of the better places to eat at in Marina.

Jumbo quesadilla with al pastor

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Michael's Grill and Taqueria

4.2(345 reviews)

0.4 mi

We were visiting Marina and stumbled on Michael's . We tried the Blackened Burrito and Charbroiled…read moreSteak Burrito and both were excellent. The burritos, black beans and rice were delicious. We enjoyed our food so much that we went back and tried the traditional burrito. Another hit!

I'm back in the Monterey Bay area again for work and looking for a place to have food before I go…read morein to work. My last experience was pretty bad but Michael's was near my hotel and thought I'd use Yelp to find something to eat. I walked in and was greeted by a nice lady who took my order and said I could sit anywhere and they would bring me my order. I was seated with a complimentary side of chips and salsa. I'll definitely come back.

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Blackened prawn tostada platter.

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Blackened chicken burrito

Aki Fresh Mex

4.6(288 reviews)

0.3 mi

Food amazing Service excellent…read more Ambiance cute and quaint Such a delicious meal!!! We ordered Nachos Fiesta, vampire tacos, Guacamole And Chips, and Aki Molcajete. We did not take photos because we were so hungry. Everything was delicious! For dessert we had churros with ice cream and the flan. I wish I were a local so I could eat here more often and try everything in the menu!!! If in Monterey drive to Marina it's so worth the drive, in my opinion. We would have eaten there again today but it is closed in Sundays.

Found this place on Yelp and it was right by our hotel so we stopped by. When we got there, we were…read morethe only ones, but within 15-20 minutes it was packed. One waiter but the service was still pretty fast and very friendly. My son was concerned that the birria plate was too expensive ($35), but I told him he should try it. So glad he did! He said it was the best birria he's ever had!! Would highly recommend the splurge for this one if you're into Birria. The churros were also great. Great little local place.

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Calabacitas

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Los Chapulines (the grasshoppers!)

Sarita's Mexican Restaurant

3.3(159 reviews)

0.7 mi

My wife had the chicken soup and thought it was fantastic. She thought it was funny to have the…read morewhole chicken leg in the bowl. I had the chili Colorado and the meat was fantastic. Huge chunks and lots of it. Really good food. I've had the chorizo Con Huevos in the morning also excellent. Service is fabulous.

I had a really disappointing experience at Saritas. The waitress was very rude and unwelcoming,…read morewhich immediately made the atmosphere uncomfortable. What bothered me even more was that they wouldn't allow me to use the restroom unless I was already a customer -- even though I was planning to eat there. That just felt unnecessary and honestly a bit tacky. Good service goes a long way, and unfortunately, this place didn't deliver. I'm a server and I would never treat my customers like that and I'm a good tipper but because of her I rather to take my food home cuz I could eat there no more, my mom didn't even order nothing because she couldn't eat there as well. She said her name was Alisson, food is good but I'll never come back again.

Sarita's Mexican Restaurant - Soup delivered and all the juice is in the bag because they don't know how to change their containers so it don't melt out the bottom!!!

Soup delivered and all the juice is in the bag because they don't know how to change their containers so it don't melt out the bottom!!!

Why all the grease?

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Asada Burrito - just asada in a flour tortilla. meat was very rubbery and bland.

Papa Chevo's Taco Shop

3.4(388 reviews)

0.3 mi

Got three breakfast burritos all were fantastic chips and guacamole too for only $40!read more

We went here thinking it'd be a simple, easy drive thru taco place but we've never been back and I…read morewouldn't recommend this place because the prices are outrageous and the food was just ok. We were charged over $8 per taco for simple chicken street tacos !!!!! I've never seen anything like it, the prices were absolutely outrageous. Those prices weren't listed on the menu, but what happened is we ordered 3 chicken street tacos, the speaker guy said "and did you want lettuce cheese and salsa on that?" And we were like yeah sure, then when we get to the window we realized we were charged extra for saying yes to that- even though those are usually just things that come on tacos?? This area can be expensive, but there are certainly plenty of other places you could get better Mexican food at wayy more reasonable prices, even late at night. If you do try this place, please please be cautious.

Carne Asada Fries

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Chips and Guacamole

Annie’s House

4.5(118 reviews)

Stumbled onto this place looking for some Chinese food. Was a little concerned because they have…read moreChinese and other types of food that's not Chinese, but the food was outstanding and the owner was awesome!!! Definitely worth trying it! It's a small little house and doesn't look too appealing, but you must try it!

I tried Annie's House which is located in Tommy's old location. The owner who serves as the…read morewaitress was very friendly and the restaurant still looks old and dated in dire need of cleaning and some TLC. The food unfortunetly wasn't good. I barely at anything because the food had a bad taste and strange texture. The chow mein was definitely the worst. Sadly the small city of Marina just doesn't have a decent place for good Chinese food. Overall my experience with Annie's House fell short and is a 2 star experience.

Perfect for lunch or dinner for a delicious family or couples outing. I suggest call ahead for reservations on weekends.

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Sweet and Sour Chicken

Isidro's Taco Shop

3.3(234 reviews)

Isidro's Tacos exceeded our expectations. The atmosphere was welcoming and inviting, and the…read morehospitality was truly fantastic. The two gentlemen working there were humble, respectful, and incredibly friendly--they made us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. The food was outstanding. The menudo and chilaquiles were hands down the best we've ever had--full of flavor and prepared to perfection. Everything we tried was delicious, and the overall experience was excellent. We will definitely be returning. Thank you for such a wonderful dining experience.

The owner Lady is Legendary for Rudeness. lol if you ask people around town they all say the same…read morething. " I use to go there but the lady at the counter is sooo rude I just stopped going. The food is mid pretty expensive which I can get past. but being rude all the time is crazy. She's seems like she's doesn't want to be there and providing any service is a major inconvenience for her.

Carnitas burrito

11/22/24 Noticed this sign when I paid. $21 for 2 chorizo bfast burritos. Bring cash next time.

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El Salvadoreno Pupuseria

4.5(181 reviews)

I got their "chicken soup" which is basically a quarter bbq chicken plated next to a vegetable…read moresoup. But all together, it was the best chicken soup I think I've ever had. And I'm far from being a chicken fan. It was $26 for the privilege; but it was sizable and worth a splurge.

Really good food and the service was great. Friendly owner came to great us . I highly recommend…read morethis Salvadorian proud restaurant!! The atmosphere was cozy and really clean.

Interior and ordering counter

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Salt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette

3.6(855 reviews)

1.2 mi

•$$$

We stayed on the property at the Sanctuary where this restauraunt is located and decided to stop in…read morefor happy hour before our dinner plans in a few hours. Although we only got a couple appetizers, I wanted to highlight the amazing service! We got 2 complimentary glasses of sparkling champagne at the front desk. The servers were super friendly and accommodating as we had our small pup with us. I would come back just for the garlic fries itself. Thick, garlicky with a mix of soggy and crunchy (just my type, judge me LOL). Would love to return and have a full meal!

We tried... despite the food being pretty good, don't imagine most restaurants take 3+ hours for…read moredinner service when it is half empty. I stood for at least ten minutes waiting for someone to come to the hostess area, despite plenty of wait staff and bartenders making eye contact. Maybe I'm invisible. When she decided to come with a drink in her hand, she then let me know the patio was full so my pup and I would have to wait, no worries so we went for a walk and noticed the patio was indeed not full. When we got to sit it was beautiful so you can't beat the views. I ordered a coffee since it was chilly out and it was luke warm despite the cool mug it came in. I asked if there was maybe a microwave or new pot brewing and was told no and not offered another cup. Okie dokie. We had the pork, brussels, cesar salad and clam chowder. Clam chowder was about as warm as my coffee and they went heavy on the cream and the consistency was gravy like, and while they definitely didn't short you on the clams, I needed some seasoning, it was like a roux with clams and potatoes, definitely disappointing for Monterey County and $19. Cesar salad had whole salted anchovies and as a fish lover I'm not complaining, but my partner wanted to have nothing to do with it. Personally, I could have done without the lemon rind, but I ate the whole thing since my chowder wasn't happening. Hubby loved his pork, although I personally wouldn't eat anything that pink. Came with some greens that had some tang and bacon. Brussels were the one thing we all agreed were delicious. Overall so much potential but service was impressively unimpressive. We will be back because there are very few places that make dogs feel just as welcome, we will just make sure we have a couple hours.

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Smoked artic char mousse

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Pinot noir * 08 June 2024

Tico's Breakfast and Lunch

4.2(466 reviews)

0.6 mi

Fabulous find off the beaten path. Buried in the back of a of a strip mall it is a little bastion…read moreof hominess. The decor is kind of like Granny's and the staff are warm, efficient, and friendly, too. The menu is so adventuresome it's fun to choose. What comes out of the kitchen is uniformely delicious. Good appetizers, great entrees, and fun desserts. Definitely will be back!

I recently visited Tico's Breakfast & Lunch and had a really nice experience. The place is small…read moreand cute, which gives it a cozy, welcoming vibe. I ordered the Mexican omelette, it was good, but honestly, I think I enjoyed the guacamole even more. It was fresh and really stood out. I also tried the country potatoes, which I had heard great things about, but there was nothing in particular about the taste of them. still good though. For my drink, I got an orange juice. It was good, but nothing particularly special. Overall, a solid breakfast spot with a comfortable atmosphere and some standout sides! and service was great.