The good: 1. They seated us even though we were told to give up our table within 2 hours when we walked inside to get a table. 2. The pleasant (presumably) Italian-descent waiter was humorous and informative. 3. The windscreen on a nearby table nearly whacked a patron; they took care of it promptly 4. The food was good, and I did not get sick! 5. The Spanish wine selection was excellent. 6. Dog-friendly! The not-bad: 1. The paella was pretty good. NOT bad. 2. The chair on the table next to us had food stuck to it. Probably should've been cleaned before the folks sat on it! Not really bad, but not really says much for the in-between table service. NOT bad. read more

Mijo Marin - Menu from Saturday June 28, 2025 - Spanish Near Me - Corte Madera, California

Two great experiences at the new Mijo Marin! The food is delicious and the vibe is elevated but not unapproachable. My only complaint is that the staff seems less than thrilled to welcome you in. We loved the paella and the patatas bravas. The paella was moist but still crispy in some places, which was perfect for us. I'd recommend the small paella for 2-3 people and the large one for 4-6 people. We also tried the squash blossom special last time and it was delicious. We ordered the eggplant chips (pretty dry) and camarones as well. The waiter casually asked us if we wanted bread and my husband said yes, then we were charged $12. Seemed a like sleezy to me. But otherwise, very happy with our two meals there and will plan on returning! read more

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Very fun, delicious food, decent service for a full Friday house. Loved my Pink Gintonica martini and fun glass! One big disappointment was finding out after 3 glasses of wine was the pours are 3-4 oz! We were wondering how we could have gone through so much wine in a short time!! Love the squared off wine glass but it's deceiving so double check before you spend too much on your wine! Other than that we found the food beautifully presented and crafted. We had the eggplant chips, grilled asparagus, papatas brava, lamb lollipops, rotisseries half chicken and churro dessert. Very yummy and it would bring me back. But they have to resolve this wine issue. Otherwise it would be 5 stars. read more

Mijo Marin - Pink Gintonica - fun! Deceiving wine glass - not fun. Shirley Temple always cheery! - Spanish Near Me - Corte Madera, California

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First time here - pretty good. I'll def come back for another try. Beautiful vibes and was easy to score a booth on a Saturday night 1-2 days out. Restaurant didn't seem that crowded. Food was all pretty good with a few hits and few misses. The short rib peppers and the grilled Caesar were insane. The chicken and pork chop were also super good but not easy to share. Smoked scallops were fishy (sad - they could have been great!) and the eggplant chips were tasty but served lukewarm/cold. The server said they were meant to be serve cold?? (and flacid??) but I suspect that to be a lie - they'd be great freshly fried which they were not. Service was pretty eh. Not bad, but just kind of awkward and absent. Not the vibes for Saturday night out. read more

Mijo, spanish meaning for "son" or "buddy". We felt welcome right from the start. Bright and vibrant decor with points for ambient lighting. Staff is super attentive and will surely get you the best the house has to offer. Take your choice of indoor seating a great bar and an inviting outdoor patio. Whichever you may choose you can bet that the classics will always be available from their bar in appealing fashion. I ended up pairing Parliment Hazy with HH Oysters, but you get the idea. It's just the start but best believe I'm coming back for dinner to try the Grilled Octopus and all the Paella I can handle. There's also a Crispy Eggplant dish the bartender raved about so the future looks bright for Mijo. read more

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For a warm Sunday afternoon, Mijo was delightful. We just had the happy hour. Out server was nice but make sure to really read the happy hour menu. It says, beers $6 and we thought it meant all beers. There's plenty of parking and the food is fresh. read more

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I came here for happy hour.... Definitely not that crowded which was nice. The outdoor patio was nice too. The food was expensive even for happy hour and small portions.. 3 items I ordered plus the paella came out to be $70 plus tip... felt like I was paying for a regular meal instead of happy hour. Food was mediocre. read more

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Great service, food was tasty, they were able to accommodate my food allergy. Definitely recommend the paella! read more

Mijo Marin - Paella - Spanish Near Me - Corte Madera, California

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Visiting the area from the east bay and I'd have to say I will be coming back! I arrived early for happy hour with my partner and the staff were so friendly. We seated immediately at the bar, despite the nice ambiance they didn't mind our very casual dress code. Honestly, my favorite part was the food recommendations from our bartender Dre and the fun energy him and Cj brought to the restaurant, y'all we had a timeee!! Now, the Hartha bread (did I spell that right? Idk) was on point, I needed more. My partner ordered the Deep fried green tomatoes (yes I was up in his plate) and I ordered the scallops (no I didn't share). We have small stomachs so this was perfect for us with drinks. I can't wait to bring the girls. Thank you for an amazing meal! read more

Mijo Marin - Scallops - Spanish Near Me - Corte Madera, California

I was so excited to see a tapas place open in Marin and this place truly delivered. The ambience is fresh and inviting. The cocktails are crafted with a bit of magic, we'll balanced and simply delicious. The food was seasoned perfectly, and the gazpacho was the best I ever had. I can't wait to come back and try more items! read more

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Food: absolutely unique, delicious and beautifully crafted. We tried smocked scallops tartare which was cool smoky taste but the reveal of the dish was the winner! We of course tried few other dishes like shrimp and paella, i can honestly say that everything tasted very good and fresh. Ambiance: I like the space, it's pretty cozy but also cool and modern. I enjoy the view of the bar and seeing the kitchen, amazing chef's at work. You get emerged into the atmosphere and experience. Service: it was okay honestly. I can't lie and say it was great because our server was a bit distracted. We had our dirty plates in front of us for a bit and no water refill. We tried to get his attention but he seemed busy. However I would say that bunch of other servers came by and no one assisted us with water. Overall, I would definitely come back again. Maybe sit down on the patio or the bar. Just see how feels. read more

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Classy ambiance with open kitchen and a spacious outdoor heated patio. Service from Dominic was friendly, attentive, and informative, especially with my nut allergy. We got the octopus, scallop ceviche, asparagus, artichokes, along with glasses of Spanish wine (Condado de Haza). Everything was delicious but our favorite was the scallop ceviche, which came with a generous amount of taro chips which we enjoyed dipping in the romanesco (has pistachio and almond, so my friend enjoyed this on her own since I am allergic), nettle salsa verde from the asparagus, and lemon herb aioli from the artichokes. We look forward to coming back to try happy hour and brunch! read more

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Come for the excellent paella and tapas, stay for some of best cocktails since Guesthouse (not coincidentally from some of the same team). Great hospitality and a well-designed space (those booths!) will make this a perfecto happy hour and dinner location for I am hoping years and years. read more

Mijo Marin - Spanish Near Me - Corte Madera, California

There are many good places in Marin but few are the same or as good as places in downtown San Francisco pre-covid. The quality of food and drinks, ambiance, and service of Mijo are akin to, if not better, than many popular restaurants in downtown San Francisco. Kelli and Alberto were so awesome, and I really appreciated Jamalle/Jamalla in trying to find my sunglasses I left my last visit. I absolutely love this place. read more

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Service was amazing. Food was THE BEST. Don't skip the steak medallions or paella. One of the best restaurants in Marin! read more

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I was excited to visit Mijo back in April 2025, as there aren't any decent Spanish restos in the area. First impression, the hostess at the front and a couple of staff were super friendly, pretty cool decor inside, basically what you'd expect to find in an area w more restaurant options. So far, so good. Then our waiter approaches us, and proceeds to talk to only my friend, barely looking at me. I'm a bit offended, but no sweat. We ordered the crab cakes, artichokes and paella. Waiter stops by a few times to ask if we want more water, still only looking at my friend. At this point, I felt like a child accompanying my parent lol. Food arrives, and it's pretty mediocre tasting to me. Nothing mind blowing. I think I would've been happier if there was more flavor, and I'm not talking salt! More herbs, aioli to accompany the paella, something. It seems everyone in the area really loves this place, so maybe I need to give it another shot, or maybe it's just not my kind of spot. I'll have to visit again and let you know. For now, 3 stars tor being the only authentic Spanish restaurant in the area. I do wish them success. read more

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overall B: atmosphere and service great, for a fast-seated happy-hour supper; good tuna ceviche, decent gazpacho, fun peach cheese bites, large shishito peppers, mezcal & gin cocktails. Well priced; recommend. read more

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$96 Taxed the happy hour menu. 2 beers. Filled to the rim. 2 mojito. On thr sweet side if Refreshing. Very little booze. 1 chicharonnes. Came put fresh and crackling. Not offered with any sauces or dips. 1 Patatas Bravas. Large portion. Delicious solo. Served with flavorless Romesco. Not smoky not rich. Sherry aioli. Soinded better. Wasnt plated eoth the chili oil. 1 Hearth Bread. 2 bocadillo. Spectacular flavors! But we ordered at seperate times. The slice of bread is cut from a round loaf​. That slice is cut in half and then they lut the topping on. Our first one was a center cut and its own sandwich. The next one was an end cut and half the size of the first. Waiter was efficient and just the right amount of attention. He has a bit of Jack Black from School of Rock. Don't think I'd go back for the happy hour. Would be interested in the dinner menu instead. But if I did, I'd only order two for the bocadillos. 3.5 stars. read more

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Ambiance was very lively! The place was packed on Friday night. Service was excellent drinks were good and pretty we only got a couple of appetizers at the bar and that was a tasty treat. Can't wait to get back and have a full meal maybe Sunday brunch? Dustin really pulled off another amazing restaurant read more

Mijo Marin - The 3 amigos enjoying a night out - Spanish Near Me - Corte Madera, California

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This is a beautiful new restaurant that has been remodeled and looks fantastic, with very comfortable booths, and a nice bar area. The staff are exceptionally nice as you would expect from the owner of this restaurant. We enjoyed our meal very much, and had a salad, the large Paella, and also the whole Branzino fish. I've been looking for a good paella in Marin County and I would say this is probably the best one. The fish was perfect, a very tasty white Branzino. It was quite enjoyable. All in all, I would say this is one of the top places, and definitely worth a visit. Highly recommended! read more

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I had the opportunity to try Mijo a few weeks ago, and was excited about their outside patio that was supposedly heated. We started out disappointed where there was one floor heater vaguely pointed outdoors and that was it. The outside seating was super cold - definitely bring a jacket or two if you're planning to sit outdoors. We went for a few dishes to share: Eggplant chips: this was the highlight of our meal. The chips were crispy, had a great balance of heat and sweetness, and overall had great flavor. Wood grilled octopus: the octopus was cooked reasonably well, but would have benefited with a bit of a char. The inside was tender at least but lacked the texture contrast. It came with some potatoes that were quite undercooked. Short rib stuffed peppers: this was a great dish, but an incredibly small portion for the price! If this had at least 50% more of a portion, would definitely get this again. Make sure you slurp up the sauce with your peppers if you get it. Mijo Paella: the paella was mediocre at best. The flavor somewhat lacked depth, the rice was undercooked, and I wish they had a nice layer of socarrat at the bottom (there was none for ours). I'd skip this, although this was one of the dishes we were looking forward to personally. I tried their Black Old Fashioned, which was far too sweet. I'm not sure if it's due to the averna but it limited my ability to appreciate other notes such as the cinnamon or maple shrub. The food itself was about 3 stars, the service was probably closer to 2 stars. Our server was hard to spot, and the first 3-4 interactions was a brief: "oh! Let me get you some water" essentially on repeat spanning 15 minutes. From there, we were never asked about our food, and only got a water refill when we were paying our check. Honestly the service had a lot of room for improvement. It's still early in their opening, so I'm hopeful for improvement. But this experience left me hesitant to return, aside from maybe an order of the eggplant chips. read more

This place WAS amazing. The food was so good I wanted to lick the plate! The lamb was the most memorable that I told my entire friend group about it. Sadly, this place is now closed. PERMANENTLY CLOSED and I am so sad. read more

Good not great. A few things too sweet (Negronis, the eggplant chips - I should have read the menu more carefully but honey on cold eggplant not expected or enjoyable). Shortrib-stuffed peppers were terrific. I've baked better Basque cheesecake. Good service and clearly Marin is excited about this new option. read more

Wow cool new location. Make sure to make a reservation cause people are for sure coming here. We had their special soup which was amazing. Stuffed peppers with short ribs and main dish of chicken. We ended with their cheesecake and their special strawberry shortcake. Everything was amazing. Even the people next to us was talking about how their coming back to try everything on the menu. This is a must spot to go to. read more

Mijo Marin - Spanish Near Me - Corte Madera, California

Phenomenal. Our food and drinks were fantastic, and the flavors of all of the dishes we ordered were incredible and can't be found elsewhere in Marin. We showed up on Sunday night without a reservation, and while every table was full, we were able to sit at the bar by the wood fire oven. They have an excellent variety of appetizers and larger plates, and some really good vegetarian options and specials. We loved everything we tried and can't wait to go back! read more

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We took our team to Mijo tonight for a celebration, and honestly, it might be one of our new favorite spots in Marin. Every single dish was spot on. The grilled octopus was super tender with just the right amount of char without being chewy, the scallops were melt-in-your-mouth good, and the paella had all the right flavors. Everything felt really thoughtful and beautifully done. Can't wait to go back! Highly recommend this spot for both the food, vibe, and service! read more

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Food lacks flavor and portions are small for the price. The croquettes were the best out of what we had but mostly tasted the cheese & potatoes. The paella tasted like water and was overcooked. The seafood in it had a fishy old taste. The short rib peppers were less than average and also tasted watery. read more

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Excellent food, friendly service. We appreciate this local restaurant with a relax atmosphere. We had several dishes but the highlights were the Caesar salad, lamb lollipops, croquettes and the stuffed peppers! The drinks were also yummy. Definitely will be back! read more

This place is bad on multiple levels and the only reason it gets decent reviews is because the restaurant looks nice, but that's more or less where the positives end We eat out often at all sorts of places and it caught my eye that our bill was over $200 - based on the quality of the food, drink, and portions, I'd have guessed way less than that. They also add an "optional" service charge to your bill - I don't have a problem with this as many restaurants do it, but it is so tacky to call it optional when the only way for someone to not pay is to ask the waiter to ask the manager to remove the charge Their drinks are bad and the food feels like someone who doesn't know how to cook was asks to make "fancy" food. I mean the ahí crudo is tuna covered in syrup - literally - try and see, it's awful We had to send one of the cocktails back - thank goodness they'd made the wrong cocktail because whatever they brought us was terrible On top of all that, we got to hear the bartender cuss left and right. I was a server too a long time ago and know that people cuss, but this was still noticeable I hope you read this review and decide on somewhere else to go, definitely on our list of places to avoid Oh and this is by no means a complaint on the staff otherwise - everyone was great - even the bartender I mentioned above read more

The best! Who orders chicken at restaurants? Well I did and it was sublime! These guys have really figured it out! They also have some really good beer on tap! What a perfect addition to the community! I would highly recommend this place! Don't miss the cocktails either! read more

I called to get some info today and got a message they are closed. Couldn't believe it so I drove over to see for myself. So sad to see after Dustin and Jared put so much effort into this unique gourmet destination. read more

Mijo Marin - Closure notice. - Spanish Near Me - Corte Madera, California

We had such a great dinner here! All food was executed with care and the flavors were amazing. We loved the grilled octopus which was cooked to perfection. The scallop tartare was fantastic. Branzino was excellent and paella was delicious. Highly recommend and so glad we have a great new restaurant in marin! read more

Wow what a gem, the food and service is top notch. Love the open kitchen with the smoked chicken. The salmon special was off the charts make a reso it's busy read more

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Great food. Great setting. Really gets packed so you gotta hustle to get a seat at the bar. Snooze ya lose.

We sat at the bar for Happy Hour Our bartender was great ! The drinks were generous pours and tasty. We shared the chicken bocadillos and the eggplant chips with a spicy honey. Nice ambiance. The food from the regular menu passing by all looked good. All good except the pitiful peach slivers(2) with a tiny spot of goat cheese . read more

We recently stopped by for dinner on a Saturday night and they were quite busy. We were excited to sit out on their patio but later realized that they did not have heat lamps. It was quite chilly outside so we were disappointed there was no heat available considering it's cold at night most of the year. We ordered Eggplant Chips, Wood Grilled Octopus, Short Rib Stuffed Piquillo Peppers and the Mijo Paella to share. Our favorite dish was the Eggplant Chips. The chili honey was delicious with the chips. The Short Rib Stuffed Piquillo Peppers were great as well but portion was a bit on the smaller side. It comes with 3 stuffed peppers. The Wood Grilled Octopus was okay but I wish the octopus was grilled a little longer (they were still slightly chewy) and the potatoes were undercooked. As for the paella, I wish the paella had cooked longer to soak up more of the flavor and the rice was undercooked as well. They were probably rushing orders out on a busy night and the restaurant is still quite new. Interested in trying their other dishes next time! We didn't see our server for most of the night so it took a long time just to get water and the check at the end but hopefully services improves in the future. read more

So disappointing! I was excited to try based on all the reviews. Went for dinner and ordered a glass of wine and the small paella. The wine was good however I was surprised for a tapas place the limited choices of Spanish wines. The paella was terrible. The rice was flavorless with only a few pieces of chorizo to be found. The clams and the mussels were so overcooked they were barely existent and crunchy and the three shrimp on the plate were mushy and had no flavor. The service was not very attentive. Overall I would not recommend this place. Hopefully it was just an off night and I hope they improve the quality of their food and service. read more

Buen servicio excelente musica los chicos buen trabajo buen precio recomendado al 100

Tasty food. Excellent friendly service. Cool vibe/atmosphere. Convenient location. We'll definitely be going back! read more

Saw the high reviews and stopped by for dinner! Unfortunately it didn't deliver the quality or service to render the price! Food was ok but not great! We order oysters, it maybe was fresh but couldn't really tell when it was covered with salt and vinegar sauce, cannot really taste the oysters! My husband order grill fish and a side potato, one came up much earlier than the other. Home made bread wasn't bad but few pieces for $12 was a bit too much! Service was ok but not great! Our plates were used and dirty few times, but until I asked, no one brought fresh new plates. When new plates were placed, yet missing silverware! Ambience was god but nothing special. We sit across from the kitchen and the dividing glass was dirty... ruined part of the fun for watching the cooking. read more