Thank you Grilly's! For the third year in a row they have supported and gave us a discount to feed…read morethe teens during finals study hall at our local library.

Not a real Mexican food, not Mexican flavor, very old menu nothing changes I have been in MV since…read more1990 I think menu still the same since then.... Overall it ok.

Love all the staff! It truly is like family there from the kitchen to the cashier. Always a…read morewelcoming happy vibe and a happy colorful family setting. The food is always top top! Prawn Tacos or fish or the Tofu Tostada you can't stop ordering! The kids chicken enchiladas is a perfect bit as well or the street burger! They have all these daily specials that I am torn between the spicy ground beef tacos on Wednesday or Al Pastor Wednesday! ! Took Pictures of their new extra offerings if you are local and unaware of these little picture stands! Joe's is the iconic local spot!

I had a pretty frustrating experience here and won't be coming back…read more I ordered a taco and clearly asked for cheese and everything else included. What I received was just meat and cheese, no onions, no cilantro, nothing else. Mistakes happen, so I walked back up to the counter to point it out. Instead of a quick fix, the situation turned into an argument between the front staff and the kitchen about whether the taco had been made correctly. I stepped in to clarify and explained that I had literally just shown the taco to the cashier. At that point, I was essentially told they couldn't verify it because I hadn't physically handed it back to them, while the kitchen insisted it had been made with onions and cilantro. It got awkward fast. Rather than simply remaking the taco, the whole exchange felt like I was being accused of making it up over a $9 order. At that point, I decided to leave. It's not about the taco, it's about how the situation was handled. If there's an issue, just fix it and move on. Turning it into a debate with the customer is not the move. They really need to do better on basic customer service.

I wasn't originally planning to eat here. We had intended to go to Hook Fish at Proof Lab, but the…read morewait was over an hour, so we ended up at The Cantina instead. Because of that, my experience may be influenced by expecting a bit higher quality, especially given the other food options in the area The Cantina in Mill Valley is a pretty standard Mexican spot with a Tex-Mex lean. I usually enjoy this style of food; I was a big fan of places like El Torito in SoCal, but this one didn't quite land for me. We ordered two burritos. The portions were generous, but the flavors were very mild. I love bold, spicy food, and these were lacking seasoning in my opinion. I ended up taking half home and adding avocado, lemon, and salsa from my own kitchen to give it the punch it was missing. We also tried the queso fundido, which was interesting. I hadn't had it prepared quite like that before, and it definitely leaned more Tex-Mex. It wasn't bad, just different from what I expected. Unfortunately, the service was a letdown as well. I had to find menus myself, and the only ones available at the bar were happy hour menus. Later, the server told us that happy hour isn't honored on holidays, which was disappointing. If that's the case, those menus shouldn't be out at all--it sets expectations that weren't met. Overall, if you're looking for a basic Tex-Mex spot and aren't big on spice, this might work for you. For me, between the bland food and the service issues, it's not a place I'd rush back to.

The food here is always fresh and tasty. It was lovely to sit next to the fireplace on such a cold…read moredamp day. Lovely and accommodating waiter. Hard to choose from such an extensive menu. Great bar too. Today I had a crunchy salad with a piece of skirt steak. My friend had a huge enchilada platter. Couldn't have been better.

After a long hike in Mt. Tam, we stopped by the popular Sol Food in Mill Valley for the first time!…read moreAnd I don't know if it was because of the 8-mile hike I just finished or what, but the food absolutely hit the spot! First of all, we came during an off-hour, around 3:30pm, and there was still a line to order at the counter. They provided complementary ice water from a dispenser outside with cups, which was really nice. Once we placed our orders, we stood outside with everyone else as the indoor area is pretty small with only limited counter seating at the window. We waited about 5 minutes to order and another 10-15 for our food. Most people set up camp on the tailgates of their cars in the parking lot, so we did the same. Pro tip: some people brought camping chairs and coolers to make it into a real tailgate, which I thought was really cool. - Pollo al horno: ordered the Large plate which came with generous portion of chicken, white rice, choice of fried garlic plantain or sweet plantain (or one of each), side of beans (choice of black or pink), and a side salad. Chicken was marinated very nicely and wasn't too dry. - Bistec encebollado: ordered the Large plate also which came with the same as above. Steak was cooked well and surprisingly tender enough to cut easily. Both plantains were good but I really liked the garlic one because it was different than the sweet plantains I'm used to. The Large plate portion sizes were huge! Although the price did reflect this, I think it was still worth for the amount of food given.

came on a sunday evening around 5pm. it was packed with doordash drivers, to-go customers, and…read morepeople dining in. service was good: staff was attentive to facilitate pick-up process/ordering for those who walked in and a worker also came to wipe down our table before we sat. i appreciated that they also checked up on our order # and apologized for the wait, though they did forget to include a set of utensils my main point of frustration was the lack of standing room to wait and amount of seating. unfortunately there are only 6 bar-style seats along the window. if we didn't manage to snag a seat we would have had to eat in the car. a majority of the empty space was dedicated to the pick-up and staff standing space. i understand the importance of ample room in a workplace but with how busy this place is, it seems very inefficient and frustrating to have limited seats for customers. the bistec embollado was a 6.5/10 i was afraid of the steak being dry and tough, but was cooked perfectly with the right amount of chew. i loved the caramelized onions, they pair with the steak so well (reminds me of filipino bistek). the plantains were cooked in a form i didn't expect, like a fried pancake. the red vinegar sauce (although a bit spicy for me) was able to cuts through the dense carb-iness. the the black beans are solid, seasoned well. all together the dish did get a bit salty and heavy, especially over time. i would come back to try the other combo plates, probably before the lunch rush or pepared to eat somewhere else

Upscale Mexican with a polished feel. It's recognized by the Michelin Guide, and a strong choice…read morewhen you want Mexican food that feels elevated without losing soul. I remember everything being outstanding, though I'll admit I was there with a very good friend and the chef was giving us free drinks (samples!) with every dish. Good times!

The house margarita is solid, the chips and salsa could be a meal in itself, and the tacos are…read morebeautiful and taste good too. Service is friendly and professional, the bar is casually elegant, the main dining room is intimate with views of the open kitchen and the covered outdoor patio is good for large groups. We know we are going to have a good experience there each time we return.

Tamalpie, my favorite Mill Valley restaurant! Nothing beats that salmon with seasonal veggies. -…read moreDon't just think pizza, their salads and entrees are so good! We love going there, as a family and to meet friends. Fresh, beautifully prepared food, kind and easy service, and a comfortable outdoor patio with enough sun + shade and a cozy fireplace. The zucchini fries make for a great shared appetizer. Consistently lovely. Always a treat.

Heard great things and thought we would try a new place for a change since it was New Years Eve…read more 2 Star as it was otherwise an ok experience. Ambiance is nice with wood burning fireplace, service was not bad but not great, we didn't have to wait since we had reservations and it might have been a slower night due to the rain. But husband and I got pretty bad food poisoning from the food we shared- Chicken Parm and a Troop Pizza. From our view of the kitchen, it was pretty chaotic in there so looking back I'm not surprised. Kids had steak frites and were fine. $217 total with drinks and food (added a 4% living surcharge that I didn't notice until later) just feel it wasn't worth it for the "after effect" we had to endure. Sadly, won't be back...

Great location and ambiance. Sam the bartender always a highlight during happy hour. Always…read morecheerful and makes fantastic drinks.

I've been coming to this place for 2 years and Sam always takes care of me. Makes the best drinks,…read morehas the best service, and is always friendly. Can't go wrong with having Sam as your bartender

terrific food and fun atmosphere! fish is super fresh and service was great, Charlie is the best!!read more

Food - 5 Service - 5…read moreValue - 5 We stopped by here on a Friday after hiking at Muir Woods, and the place was absolutely packed. We started off with Poke and Chips and then each had a fish dish. While there were several fish they were serving that we had never heard of...about half of us went with that they recommended and it turned out to be great. The other half went with fish they recognized like salmon -- which was also good but good salmon can found in many places. My recommendation is to see what the staff suggests and go with that.

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.

Excellent food, very good service and outdoors was very peaceful. Interesting way of making the…read moredishes we had, tacos and shrimp with gluten free pasta--both delicious! wouldn't say it's the best food we ever had, but we would definitely eat there again.

I have been coming here since I was a kid. For over 30 years anytime I'm close by - I come to…read moreAvatar's. The food is amazing - I have never had anything less than great. An amazing mix of flavors and cuisine that is always top notch. It's always at the top of my suggestion list to folks visiting - great stop if visiting Marin for an afternoon. And should be on everyone's list in Sausalito. Ashook and Kala have treated us with so much love over the years - the service and experience is just as good as the food. Today I got to bring my 3 year old for the first time. Ashook set up an amazing and age appropriate lunch for her and she declared that the special dessert is the "best dessert ever". I wish I lived closer it's one of those places you could go every week. Just the best.