Cheaper than a trip to Puerto Rico and the food is just as authentic. Get the lentil soup with pumpkin and plantains. It is perfect. I would have loved even more plantains in it. I got the Cubano. Plenty of flavor and meat, and it was the litmus test that tells me you cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. It was filling but light and must be enjoyed with the sauce they give you poured (generously) onto each bite. I did not buy a bottle of their hot sauce and I regret not doing so. The FLAN. Best flan I've ever had. read more

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Sol Food is a great spot to stop by, especially if you're in the area after a hike like my family was. My cousin really hyped up their Puerto Rican food, so we had to pick up lunch from here. The restaurant is a bit on the smaller side and seems better suited for takeout, with limited seating available. The staff is friendly, and the setup makes it easy to grab your food and head out. If you're planning to eat here, just keep the limited seating in mind. My family took our food to a nearby park for a picnic since the day was really nice out. I'd recommend checking out Sol Food if you're craving Puerto Rican food. read more

Came here with some friends after a workout nearby. The takeout process was straightforward and easy. I ordered the lentil soup, while my friends got the jíbaro sandwich, which is gluten-free. We also shared the limonada fresca, which was delightfully refreshing with just the right amount of tartness. Everything was delicious, and I'm already looking forward to coming back to try more of the menu. read more

It pains me to write this review. We have literally spent thousands of dollars at Sol Food over the past six years, including having them cater our daughter's birthday party this summer. We have always loved the food. The service is usually good, but we have had parts of our order left out on several occasions. Not the end of the world. Last week, though, we picked up an order that had a giant bug in it, and the response from the manger is infuriating. We followed up twice over email after talking to them twice, and their response is what pushed me to write this. They stated the package the tostones with the lid partially opened and insisted that the bug must have gotten in there once we got home. Maybe they usually do that, but our's was fully closed. When we opened it, this giant dead bug was inside. They did offer to remove the charge for the tostones and made us new ones, which we had to drive back to get, but when I'm served bugs, I'm expecting more than "we'll give you the bug food free since you had to drive back". The rest of our order was a large soup, and we asked to have that taken care of. Nope. They dug in and continued to insist the bug must have been happened after we got the food. Check your order before you leave. Sometimes food is missing. Other times, you get free bugs. read more

Sol Food Mill Valley - Tostones with a side of dead bug - Latin American Near Me - Mill Valley, California

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Came here with friends to get some pre-hike fuel and the food was decent. The vibe was nice on this sunny Saturday. It was quite busy but they moved efficiently. There is very little seating so we ended up eating on the hood of the car lol. I would recommend taking the food to your destination and having a picnic, but car hood works when in a pinch! I ordered the Niño Pobre sandwich because I needed to know what plantain-fried shrimp tasted like. I honestly wasn't in love at all. There were only 4 pieces of shrimp. They were large to be fair, but from what's supposed to be a Puerto Rican Po' Boy, I expected a lot more shrimp. I also didn't notice a big difference with it being plantain-fried. I think I was hoping for it being wrapped in literal plantain flesh or having some of that natural plantain sweetness, but it was pretty plain. I also added pickled onions on staff recommendation and it made things way too acidic. I love a pickle, but not a pickle sandwich... I'll say it was a fair size for the price. My friends got a mix of sandwiches and plates and everyone rated in the 4-star range. I think we probably just need to find the right dishes! They have an extensive menu so I'm sure there are some gems at this spot. read more

Sol Food Mill Valley - Latin American Near Me - Mill Valley, California

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I didn't know Sol Food had a location at Mill Valley. This one is only take out with no seating. I got the veggie deluxe sandwich: roasted bell peppers, sautéed onions, organic greens, tomato, jack cheese, avocado, cilantro lime mayo. The workers are nice here. The surrounding area people not so nice. This was a solid hearty sando. Parking lot parking read more

I love PR food! The chicken was super juicy and flavorful. I was a bit disappointed with the bistec, it was a bit dry. BUT the mariquitas were amazing and so were the tostones! and we had to order an additional pink mayo because we used it for everything!!! I also got some frozen pasteles from their takeaway shop next door. Can't wait to eat those! read more

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I agree with another poster. The excessive packaging is ridiculous here. I'm a huge Sol Food fan and will continue to go to the restaurant in San Rafael that uses proper plates and silverware. But I visited the "to-go" version here in Mill Valley and ordered my usual veggie combo and I received almost every item of the plate in a separate container. 1 white paper box for the salad 1 plastic container for salad dressing 1 white paper box for rice/plantain 1 paper with a plastic lid for beans 1 plastic container for hot sauce 1 paper bag All for 1 meal. All this packaging (maybe / I don't know / could be recyclable) for one small meal. I did ask the workers if they could put it all in one box. That didn't happen but they shouldn't be responsible for packaging decisions that burn through a lot of materials and most likely go straight to landfill. And this is problem for the food industry world-wide. First step for Sol Food Mill Valley would be to use brown compostable packaging and combine more of the food into one box. read more

After a long hike in Mt. Tam, we stopped by the popular Sol Food in Mill Valley for the first time! And 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. read more

Sol Food Mill Valley - Bistec Encebollado - Latin American Near Me - Mill Valley, California

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I recently tried the San Rafael location and loved it. And when I was in Mill Valley today, I knew I had to stop by! Parking was super easy. I was here at like 11am on a Saturday and the lot was kind of empty when I arrived and started filling up when I left. If you haven't been before, grab a menu before entering, right by the entrance, and order at the counter. This location is small and is more for takeout. There is a little seating area with about 6 seats and a water station located on the outside. They will ask if you need utensils and it'll come with a fork, a knife, napkins, ketchup, and house sauce. I ordered the bistec combo plate. Food came out pretty quick and I ended up taking it the library and eating it there with my friends. I thought the food was delicious. I don't know if it's the way they plate it at the San Rafael location but the portion looks a little bit bigger there. Like they gave me a LOT of onions at that location. This location didn't give as much but it was still delicious. Salad came with a vinaigrette. House sauce was good. Will definitely be stopping by again! read more

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My mom & I have been coming to this location for about 4-5 years now. We love the Mill Valley location. We always leave full & happy with our orders. We both get the same order. BISTEC ENCEBOLLADO - Thinly Sliced Steak & Sauteed Onion with pink beans a sweet plantains. Sooo yummy! read more

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What can I say about this place, amazing food, friendly staff, it is more of a takeout vibe in MV. When I'm in a mood for Sol Food, it's always takeout for me. It's worth the visit if you are in Marin. read more

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Been coming here for over 20 years and it's still as great as ever!! This one is a smaller venue with not much indoor seating so it's pretty much always to go. The people are very nice and helpful. The food always rocks!! Soooo good!! read more

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I think I just had one of the best sandwiches in my life from here. We came on a Saturday morning so we got to enjoy our takeout food with no crowd. There's limited seating here so I can see how it can get busy and you may need to wait or eat somewhere else. We got the bisteak sandwich, pollo al horno with garlicky plantain, and mofongo. Everything was absolutely delicious and we were full with leftovers. We'll most definitely come back here or to their restaurant location to try more stuff on their menu. read more

Sol Food Mill Valley - Sándwich Bistec - Latin American Near Me - Mill Valley, California

We don't even live in Mill Valley anymore but return once a year to visit. And every year on our first night we pick up Sol Food. The online ordering is easy. The pork ribs, the pique sauce, the rice, the plantains, the pink beans, the steak... I'm getting hungry just thinking about it all. Even the salad! The flavors are truly delicious. read more

Prior to this I didn't know that Puerto Ricans like their food dry and bland! I also thought I liked plantain! Or maybe it's the way they prepare plantains here--dry, hard, and quite flavorless, it's the one side dish that I'd be happy to never see again! The Pollo Al Horno was alright, the chicken was tasty and juicy and served with rice that's very garlicky, even though the dish doesn't look like much. The Bistec Encebollado was dry as dry can get, with the onion being the only thing with the most flavor. Mofongo shrimp sauce was ok but the plantain cake was again too filling and unappetizing. I don't understand why this place has such good reviews and so much business, but I don't recommend it. read more

came on a sunday evening around 5pm. it was packed with doordash drivers, to-go customers, and people 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 read more

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We ordered takeout and got the steak sandwich with avocado and the chicken with both sweet plantains and fried plantains. In spite of the whining by my child prior to pickup, he LOVED the food. The plantains are always a huge hit and definitely a sizable portion to share. Pick up was super easy with ample parking. read more

I didn't realize this was a take out restaurant only.. there were some seats at the window but not enough for a small group. An employee took my order and then called out my number when it was ready. I had the tripleta with fries and the sandwich was so good. A good amount of meat and the pink sauce with the lettuce and tomatoes complemented so well. The fries were ok, but probably wouldnt be good reheated. They accidentally gave me salad dressing. The fried plantains were not bad. I would try it again, but be prepared to eat it in your car or have a picnic blanket ready in your car to sit outside and eat. read more

Sol Food Mill Valley - Papas Fritas - Latin American Near Me - Mill Valley, California

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I was a little overwhelmed when I saw how busy this place was but the servers and greeters made us feel at home so we stayed and ordered. I'm glad we did because we had a great time. We split a large order of the steak plate among two people and it was perfect. We had fried plantains salty style and double rice no beans. The salad was amazing. Great meal and somehow light and energizing for our road trip. Don't forget to try a splash of the bottled sauce on the table. It's good on everything! read more

Simple good food. Sol food has so many yummy delicious dishes. If you're there for lunch it's always nice to grab a sandwich after hiking. If you're stopping by for dinner and want something light the bistec salad is solid. If you want a little more you can't go wrong I usually get chicken, steak, or the fried plantain shrimp. For awhile I was getting the black beans but I discovered the pink beans and those are better get those. I love the plantains. You can order one garlic and one sweet too if you can't decide. There are also app versions topped with cheese or avocado that are good if you're with a group. I usually order to go. It's typically ready within 15 minutes from ordering. The service is excellent. They pack everything nicely and make sure you have what you need. Don't forget to try one of the frescas or teas. I like the limeade and the one with mango. Whenever I'm up in marin I always consider stopping by sol food to round out my visit. I stop by time and time again and it always hits. read more

This is a takeout only location with a large parking lot. They do have a few counter seats to eat at if you're able to grab them. My favorite was the bistec sandwich! It comes with a slice of steak (if you get the large it has two slices). I also liked the vinegar sauce for the combination meal along with the black beans. The standout surprise was the ponche which is a mango iced tea with limeade drink. I would say the chicken was just okay as well as the chuleton sandwich. read more

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Consistently delicious, even after all these years. Really appreciate that friends and family can do the sandwiches gluten-free on their tostones. The Veggie-Deluxe tastes amazing, and their Bistec streak sandwich is fantastic. Don't forget to order the extra pink sauce! read more

First don't plan on eating here as there's only 7 barstools and they're first come first serve. We happened to get lucky with our party of five but wouldn't count on that happening again. Haven't been to this place since I visited their San Rafael location 20 years ago so it's essentially a first time haha. We ordered the bistec sandwich, pollo el horno combination, side of black beans, side of pink beans, side of fries and a pollo el horno a la mode (I wanted to try the steak and the chicken). I preferred the black beans to the pink, I like that they use potatoes with their black beans - unexpected surprise, I love potatoes The bistec sandwich was filling and very tasty. It comes with steak, grilled onions, avocado and it's pressed like a panini. Recommend their cilantro lime mayo to use on the sandwich for an amazing experience. The pollo el horno is their other super popular plate. The chicken is really well cooked (slightly under-seasoned to my liking), their rice was good. Their fries were great, actual potatoes freshly cut and fried (again potatoes are my favorite) All in all I would say the flavor and consistency has not wavered much since my visit to their sister location in San Rafael 15/20 years ago. A bit on the pricy side, but worth it once in a while. 8/10 read more

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I got the Sandwich de Pollo and it was possibly the best sandwich I ever had. Workers there are super friendly but I'm ngl there's not a lot of space to sit so keep that in mind if you're going there with a lot of people. read more

Sol Food Mill Valley - Latin American Near Me - Mill Valley, California

Delicious take out spot serving excellent steak sandwiches! I ordered the tried and true bistec sandwich, which was savory and flavorful, though a little greasy. The dipping sauce, which was sour and a little sweet and spicy helped balance the sandwich. Service was friendly. I enjoyed my sandwich at a lookout atop Mt. Tam, and it was still hot after a 30 minute car ride! Sol Food provides great, quick picnic food in Mill Valley. It was on the pricier side. read more

Sol Food Mill Valley - Sándwich Bistec - Latin American Near Me - Mill Valley, California

After our hike in Muir Woods, we were hungry. Our daughter found Sol Food close by. It's a small place with a few seats next to the window. Most of the customers ordered takeout. We were fortunate to get there early enough to find seating. I had the Sandwich de Pollo. I was amazed by the size of the sandwich. It was huge. Fortunately, I was hungry. I ate the whole sandwich. The sandwich had everything inside it. Well balanced and tender chicken. Combined with the leafy greens, onions, tomatoes and their special sauce made this sandwich delicious to eat. DJ's rating: 4.35/5.00 Would I come back? Yes read more

Unfortunately my bistec was very dry , thin and not seasoned well. The white rice was very nice , grains were tender. My husband had mogongo and the fried shrimp was like rubber. Not good., the rice was delicious. It was mixed with like mashed potatoes. That was yummy. read more

I'm a fan of Sol's in general. Great place to pick up great food. I like this location more than the OG spot. I enjoy the Pernil the most along with the plantains and the lemon and garlic sauce with the salad. It was a pleasant surprise recently when for a company party I found out that we picked up a large order from this spot. If you like my reviews, consider "following" my profile for reviews all across the SF Bay Area . Why "follow" someone? It causes the person you follow's reviews to tier to top when you pull up a business. I find this very handy when researching venues. Rod's Review grading scale explained. Essentially I personally base it on the likelihood of a return visit and I try to be stingy with 5 star reviews since they should be "special" in my eyes. Price/Value also play a role obviously but there are $ and $$$$ littered across my grading scale. 5 stars - "I'll go out of my way" (approx 6 % of my reviews) 4 stars- "If I was in the area I'd go here and would recommend", (approx 38% of my reviews) 3 stars "Maybe if was nearby", (approx 37% of my reviews) 2 stars -"Would likely not return, Only if you want to go", (approx 16% of my reviews) 1 star -"No thanks, even if I was hungry", (approx. 3 % of my reviews) read more

Came by after hiking Mount Tam and was excited to have Puerto Rican food as there is not much in my hometown. Food was delicious and came out fast. Just wish that there was more room to eat. Highly reccomend! read more

Very disappointing experience. Food extremely salty and dry. Service on par. Would not recommend. read more

The spicy coconut milk soup was amazing! It was Saturday evening, and it wasn't crowded at all, which made it even better. read more

Another great visit to this spot This was outstanding Nino pobre (Shrimp sando) Will be back soon read more

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Got a large Sándwich Bistec. It was pretty good and a lot of food. Honestly would probably just go for the regular size in the future. Meat was a bit tougher than I would have liked, but other than that no real complaints. This location is pretty small and there are only a few seats, but they turned over reasonably quick read more

Sol Food Mill Valley - Sándwich Bistec - Latin American Near Me - Mill Valley, California

Picked up a catered meal for 30+ ppl. Freshly made, they helped us load up the car. Wonderful service. Food was very good. Highly recommend.

The food is served to go, but there are a few chairs available if you'd like to eat on-site. You can order online or place your order in person, and someone is always there to help you through the process. The food comes out quickly--and it's delicious! The ribs were incredibly tender, and the garlic plantains were perfectly crunchy and flavorful. The beans were well seasoned, and the salad dressing was surprisingly good too. Overall, a great experience! read more

Sol Food Mill Valley - Roasted pork ribs - Latin American Near Me - Mill Valley, California

I've had the pleasure of having Sol Food in San Rafael last summer, and I've thought about it since. A year later, I'm back in NorCal this time at the Mill Valley location. Food is great a both locations and made quickly. At this location everything is packaged to go and there's no seating area. I can confidently say the only thing that sets both locations apart is customer service. I ordered an ice coffee and at $6.50 you'd think they'd be more compliant with making it the way you want. When asking to please dump some out and add more ice coffee because it was way too milky for my liking it became a whole ordeal the manager had to take over. Still unhappy with my coffee i just accepted it. So, unless you'd like some coffee with your milk I'd suggest getting your fix elsewhere. Food is great. Vibes are off. read more

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I always stop by to get sandwiches here when I'm going up to Point Reyes or to Mill Valley for sunset. I have gone over 5 times now and you truly can not go wrong on any of their sandwiches plus a side of their plantain chips. I would skip their whole chicken option as it's rather dry. The popular orange sauce is very similar to vietnamese fish sauce with chili and it's reminiscent of home. Service is always super quick and reliable. read more

I've been a longtime fan of Sol Food in San Rafael--the food there is consistently excellent. However, the Mill Valley location has been a major disappointment. In our last three visits, they've messed up our pickup order every single time. That's not bad luck--that's a pattern of carelessness. We drive over an hour to get to this location, and after yet another frustrating experience, we've likely made our last trip. If you want the real Sol Food experience, skip this spot and head to one of their other locations. To make matters worse, management resisted issuing a refund for an item they failed to include in our order. Hopefully, they'll do the right thing and refund what we paid for but never received. When you're charging $28 for a half chicken meal, the least you can do is double-check the order. read more

Sol Food Mill Valley - Take out meal, missing 2 out of 4 of our items. We got the sauces tho - Latin American Near Me - Mill Valley, California

Take-out only place, with the vibe of a pop-up kitchen, but there is enough room to wait, and you're not sealed off from the staff. Tucked into a tiny back corner mall behind everything else; you need to know your way around Mill Valley even to find this place. My order to go came very fast. It was the bistec encebollado, which was a large hunk in the same mode as rather dry Mexican carne asada, with a lot of sauteed onions. On the side a huge plantain. You'd better like plantains if you're going to eat here. read more