Sooo good! I love coming here for their shrimp burrito, and the star of the show, pupusas. My…read moreabsolute favorite one is the chicharron con queso. It comes with 2 pupusas, cabbage, and salsa. Really really good! Staff is friendly, and it's small inside, but there is almost always one empty table. They also have some outdoor tables. Decorated nicely as well with music going all the time.

I stopped in before a showing at the Larkspur Theater, looking for something quick and familiar. I…read moreordered two pupusa revueltas and a horchata. The pupusas came out hot, which I appreciated, but something was off from the start. They were visibly misshapen compared to what I'm used to, and the filling was just... strange. The texture inside was almost mushy grainy, like cooked rice, which isn't something I've ever encountered in a pupusa. I kept waiting for the flavor to win me over, but it never did. Mediocre and a little flat. Not offensive, just uninspired. The horchata was fine. I finished it. If you're in Larkspur and craving Salvadoran food specifically, I'd keep looking. If you're just hungry and nearby, it'll get you through the movie. That's about the best I can say.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

They make your pupusas fresh and over-sized within 10 minutes! I chose cheese, spinach, zucchini,…read moreand pork. Very tender and savory inside. The outside was grilled to perfection--well done... *not* undercooked like some pupuserias. Lively Latin music played at a nice volume where you can talk with your companions. Merengue and more. You give your order and are given a number. You pick your own seat. Signs are bilingual--mostly Latin patrons, which is my usual litmus test that usually means the food has authentic flavor, which I love and look for from ethnic dining experiences. It's very clean and looks freshly painted. I was here just before noon and there was a steady stream of patrons.

Placed an order online for 8 pupusas, an order of nuegados and a pastelito de plátano. I got…read moreconfirmation saying my order would be ready at 12:56, I got there at 1:05. The lady at the front told me 5more minutes for my order, I waited 10mins and nothing. When I went to ask again she told me my order had just come through their system? Make that make sense! And on top of that there were other orders just sitting on the counter getting cold and the lady at the front cares more about peeling mangos with her back to the front door then handing out the orders to the customers that are waiting! The manager talk to me and was able to get me my order but guess what? They gave me the wrong order. We tried the pupusas we were given, they were dry and barely any filling inside. So not even the food is good. Bad customer service which is very sad because i drove from Santa Rosa to give this location a try. Will not be coming back.

Let me start by saying that I am not an expert in pupusas. This was only the second time I have…read moretried them. I found Pupuseria Blankita online, and we decided to give it a try. The place doesn't look like much from the outside, but it has plenty of parking. Once you walk in, you'll find a very clean and well-maintained dining area with about a dozen tables. You order your food, take a seat, and your meal is brought to your table when it's ready. I must warn you that, because the food is made to order, it might take a while to arrive at your table. The place is family-owned, and the owners are extremely nice and friendly. We ordered a few pupusas. I had two: one Spinach & cheese and one Carrot, Zucchini & cheese. They came with coleslaw and sauce that were just perfect. We also shared an order of sweet plantains. I ordered a Jamaica (hibiscus tea) to wash down the food. The service was great, and the food was high-quality. The pupusas were made to order, and you could tell everything was fresh. I liked the combination of vegetables and cheese in my two pupusas, but I must say that I am still not a pupusa fan! With that said, while I give Pupuseria Blankita a four-star rating for the quality of service, freshness of their food, and cleanliness of their restaurant, I would be happy to hear more from all you pupusa experts out there to educate me on what makes a perfect pupusa! I would surely appreciate learning more about all things pupusa!

Came here by chance with a hunger inside me. Discovered a little gem! Looks iffy from the outside…read more It inside it clean, sunny, and smells warm and delicious. The staff was super friendly and welcoming. It's like a cute little burger shop but for pupusas. The vibes are great. Clearly a lot of regulars here, stones throw from Marin Civic Center. Side-note -- you can freely roam around inside the civic center which is one of the most mind-bendingly beautiful public buildings, a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece that inspired a George Lucas for Star Wars. But anyhow, yes, the smell, the happy chatter, the bright windows, lots of little tables, very clean, it just feels right. I don't know Blankita but I can tell she's great. I got three pupusas, cheese and bean, revueltas, and cheese and loroco made with rice flour instead of corn. All were excellent, 5-6 bucks a piece. There are not many places like this in Marin, that feel they could be in the Mission. It's definitely going to be a tempting exit on my way home from work.

Took my daughter here on our quest for the best taco in marin. Definitely stood the test, good sign…read morethat we were the only two gringos. We definitely liked the el pastor the best! Juicy, grizzly, tasty!

I don't know if they changed owners , since the food wasn't very good . Until I tried it again…read moreafter 2 years and let me tell you , the burrito especially was goood I give it 5 stars !

Whew! What a treat! If I was closer I'd be here A LOT. I've been going to Casa Manana for over 25…read moreyears and it still hits solid every time. I'm a creature of habit and usually get the mole plantain enchiladas but I veered off track since it's been so long and I'm glad we did. The chili with walnut sauce was light and deliciously packed with flavor. The potato flauta was exceptional! Service super friendly, it was quiet on a Sunday afternoon but that's what also made it so nice. This place is a gem and we are lucky to still have them as part of our community.

My friends from Phoenix recommended Casa Manana in San Rafael and told me it was Salvadorean food…read more We just went to lunch there, Oh My God, it was sooo good. They have wonderful food quality and excellent plating (see pic), proportion of starch to meat, flavor of dressings and salsa, chips not greasy, salad that was not just lip service to a need for veggies - it was really really good. The beans were good too! I usually am iffy with the beans - could take them or leave them, but these were tasty! I ordered the Chile En Nogada Con Walnut Sauce. I had it with ground beef. The sauce was very good. Parking is easy, and it's a bit hidden - hard to see from the street. Service is wonderful, I felt welcome and it's clear that a lot of their customers are old-timers that have been coming for decades. They are going to be seeing a lot more of me! Highly recommended.

This is a small but delightful restaurant in the fast, casual ethnic food category. There's a lot…read moreof Mexican food restaurants out there, which are great, but this restaurant specializes in central American food. If you haven't become familiar with it yet, give it a try! Their pupusa and their tamales are delicious. And you don't have to spend a lot of money to get great tasting food. I only spent $11 for example on my recent lunch there and got two items which filled me up sufficiently. I'll definitely be going back to Cocina Antigua on my rounds through Novato

Delicious Guatemalan food. Many aqua frescas. Had the Plato Antigua and partner had a beef with…read moremole sauce. Beans, guacamole and salsa yummy. Plantains fried to perfection.

It's the best Mexican food in Marin…read more Looks like Betzy's taking over the entire strip there... hopefully she can do 4th street next!!! Haha

The tacos needed more flavor they are very bland and the salsa wasn't spicy enough for me. The…read moreTorta Cubana was very flavorful and good! The bread was toasted to perfection and not soggy. I I used my hand for size comparison (typically a size small in gloves) in the pictures. Tacos were small but torta was regular size. Being from the south I would not call this a "go to place for tacos" only go to for the torta. I also got the horchata drink and it was okay.

Loud and noisy and colorful and I love it this way. If for any reason we're north of the bridge,…read morestopping for lunch is a must. My favorite thing is their pique, a pineappley mildly spicy concoction. Anything I order is just an excuse to eat about a quarter bottle with the food. Today I had the three pork ribs with half sweet and half savory plantains, black beans. The garlic lemon dressing on their greens? Just like my family makes it- garlic forward with lemon spike. Everything must be accompanied by a mango tea. You really can't go wrong. Today I had the ribs because I could smell them a block away, but my usual is the chicken thighs. Their sandwiches are amazing, and you can substitute the r bread out for plantains. Their food is consistently delicious. They never disappoint.

Got the plantain crusted shrimp plate, and my partner got the bistec plate - I think next time I'll…read moretry the shrimp with sauce instead! For drinks we tried the regular mango tea, and the mango tea with lime. Personally liked the lime one more. Also got a coconut flan as dessert and it was so custardy! Loved it. Would come back again!

I had a pupusa and plantain with cream and beans. The food was good. It wasn't too busy when we…read morewent. It's loud in there so it's hard to have a conversation.

It's nice to have a place with pupusas nearby! This spot was previously known as Claws and Craws…read moreand hope that El Cuscatlan is here to stay. The food is made fresh upon ordering and I really enjoyed the cheesy pupusas, sweet plaintains, and beans. There is a good amount of seating inside and service is pretty friendly and attentive. Also free parking in the lot!

My wife has been raving about Kitos for ages, now I know why…read more We were lucky to be seated right away, and decided to share a quesadilla and quesabirria (pictures attached). I was sad when I finished my plate, I wanted those tastes to go on forever. I suppose I can come back and eat there again, no? In any case if you're in the area I say GO! NOW!

I hadn't been here before, but the reviews convinced me to give it a try…read more Parking was easy since there was plenty of street parking right in front. I came around 4:30pm, and the restaurant was empty, so we were seated immediately. Service was quick and efficient. I did hear a lot of the loud conversation between the two girls at the register about Instagram and TikTok.... I ordered the super burrito, which was nicely toasted, but overall it was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it didn't stand out either. There was no real spice or bold flavor, and I couldn't quite figure out what it was missing. The horchata was pretty basic. It tasted more like plain milk with cinnamon sprinkled on top rather than the richer, more flavorful horchata you'd expect. I also tried the Baja fish tacos, which were disappointing. The fish wasn't crispy enough and lacked flavor. The tortilla was easily breaking apart. It's like they took the tortilla straight out of the bag because it was cold and didn't look cooked. It came with tortilla chips that were over-fried and borderline burnt, though I wasn't sure if that was intentional. Another reason this ended up being a lower rating for me is the owner's response to feedback. As you can see in other reviews, Tommy tends to get very defensive when customers leave criticism, which I found pretty unprofessional. After I posted my review, he actually messaged me directly (see screenshot), which was honestly off-putting. Yelp is meant to be a space for customers to share their honest experiences, whether positive or negative, and responding in that way doesn't reflect well on the business. I also live in San Francisco, where there's no shortage of authentic and high-quality Mexican food, so I stand by my opinion. Being told my palate isn't "on point" felt dismissive rather than constructive. If anything, I'd just caution others that if you leave feedback here, be prepared for a defensive response from ownership, which may impact your overall experience beyond just the food. Overall, I was surprised given the strong reviews. The meal felt pretty bland across the board, and unfortunately it didn't live up to the hype. Also the owner's attitude doesn't deserve any business. After the owners negative and defensive responses, I know I won't come back.