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    Marinitas

    3.6 (701 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Hefty margarita glasses! And that might be a Ouija board behind me ...
    PaHoua L.

    This review is purely for the margaritas and service. I was out on a Friday night with a friend and we decided to head out for margaritas and came across this restaurant as one of our stops. The service was prompt and friendly. Marinitas has a house-made sour mix, and after having drinks here, I believe I have been drinking crappy Margaritas my entire life. Marinitas uses high quality liquor, and their house-made sour mix is incredible. How have I never come across a restaurant or bar that uses house-made sour mix? I'm not sure I can ever enjoy store-bought margarita mix again. As for the restaurant itself, the walls are brick and the exposed wooden beams creates a lodge feeling. The tables, seats, and stools seem to be high quality solid wood. Even the margarita glasses were hefty. Then there is some religious decor, and I might have accidentally touched a Ouija board when I was trying to straighten out a piece of art on the wall. Yikes! Luckily I did not have any ghost visitors that I noticed when I was home alone. We walked to this location and passed it right up since the sign that was visible to us said Cantina. There are big heavy doors with the symbol M on the doors. Lastly, this is a bit of a nicer restaurant. My friend and I were in jeans and a t shirt, but other guests were dressed more nicely -- men in button downs and jackets, women in blouses.

    The old Tres leches cake -rich, moist, cinnamony, creamy, decadent, topped with the right toppings : mango & strawberries, irresistible

    The old tres leches cake vs the new one. The old one is the one lacking cinnamon and looking like a safeway cake slice. The ones with cinnamon, mango and moisture are the pics of the old, authentic, delicious recipe. I came here for my birthday last year to get the tres leches for the 10th year and we waited 30 mins for a pre ordered cake that was ordered in advance. There was no one to even greet us for the first 10 mins, we had to go find someone. It started going downhill from there. It pains me to write this because this restaurant used to be a town favorite! Everything is different now. The service the food, the dessert etc. this is a huge disappointment. Your tres leches cake used to be my favorite dessert. I would get it for the last 10 years for my birthday every year. Not only is it nothing like it used to be but it is not even good. Please change it back!!! P.s. the new one doesn't even have cinnamon.... Which is extremely inauthentic.

    Enchiladas vegetarianas **Vegan Option
    Patsy L.

    I've been here a few times and like this place. It's spacious inside and has a good vibe to it. Great to go with friends or a date. The service was great. When we stepped in the guy at the counter was on the phone. Another worker came quickly and sat us. Our waiter was super nice. I ordered the Enchilada vegetarianas this time. Unfortunately, the taste wasn't to my liking. I wouldn't order it again. I've ordered other items before and they were good. I'd still come back, but I probably won't order this again. The chips and guac are always good. I love the thin tortilla chips. Even though my dish wasn't to my liking, I'd still come back as my previous food experiences were a good one.

    Wendy A.

    Marinitas restaurant is absolutely gorgeous. High ceilings and so many decorations to look at! The service was excellent--we happened to get Mike the bartender and he helped select the perfect shot of tequila for my companion. The restaurant makes the tortillas chips--they were fresh, thin, and crispy. I ordered the intriguing-sounding "enfrijoladas," which were fun. My companion had shredded beef enchiladas. The margaritas come in small cocktail glasses vs. the usual margarita glass, FYI. The menu is extensive and we look forward to visiting again. They also have a brunch that looks interesting.

    Love the fast service along with best margaritas and food! Just starting with a basket of chips and salsa is a great start along with my favorite margarita the Delux

    Carol G.

    We always love Marinitas for its creative Mexican food - camarones con chipolte, fish tacos, enchiladas de carne (mole), and the plata margaritas. They have continued well under new ownership this year!

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    The service was excellent. The ambiance feels clean and decor matches menu. The food was disappointing, not authentic and flavors off

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    Great food great time been going there for years. I heard they had new owners and they seem just as good as the old ones.!!!

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    Great service and wonderful place with awesome menu items. Will come back and bring the kids. Great lil family get together

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    Great attentive service and vibes, solid food - don't miss out on this special place!

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    Las carnitas y las margaritas estaban deliciosas. Este es uno de los restaurantes favoritos de mi familia :)

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    La Esperanza Pupuseria and Diner - Carne Adobada - Marinated Meat

    La Esperanza Pupuseria and Diner

    (80 reviews)

    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.

    Casa Manana Restaurant - Enchilada Vallarta

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    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.

    Pupuseria Blankita - Chorizo and Cheese & Chicken Pupusa

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    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.

    Marinitas - latin - Updated May 2026

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