Do yourself a favor and order the snapper burrito and hibiscus margarita. Truly. Chef's kiss Mateo, the owner, is in it for the people. For the community. For the food. Local institution. read more

Taco Jane's - Cheers to the hibiscus margarita - Mexican Near Me - San Anselmo, California

Update: Got a nice message from this restaurant about how their cuisine is based on Yucatan and Oaxacan cuisine which tends more toward sweeter vs. spicy flavors, and recommended a few dishes to try. Getting a message from a business owner shows they care. I'm going to give their recos a shot. Seems my expectations were from other styles of Mexican food. === I really want to like this place. They have a great menu, fun ambiance (especially on a nice day) and friendly staff. While the food was well-presented, it had little character. Everything was mild, like they were toning everything down for kids palettes. Even the 'picante' hot salsa was weak stuff. If you like mild flavors in your Mexican fare, this is the place to get it, but I prefer more interesting and flavorful versions. read more

Taco Tuesdays indeed - catch live music from Andrew. Sangria is delicious, owner is friendly and sociable. The vibe is so chill just like San Anselmo. We look forward to Tuesday evenings after work. Strong heaters outdoors, highly recommend sitting outside to hear the live tunes. Get the red snapper burrito - oh my COD! 'Til next time ~ cheers and see you on Yelp (SYOY)! read more

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Great service and the food came out quickly. Super nice outdoor patio area especially in the summer. Awesome local spot

Our whole family loves Taco Jane's. The blue corn tortillas are a must try. Our food always tastes fresh and they have a variety of choices to fit everyone's taste buds. read more

Taco Jane's is a place to drink and eat and feel alive. The watermelon margaritas are cold and strong. They are sweet like summer and sharp like a knife. You drink one and the heat from the day leaves you. You drink two and you forget there was heat at all. The mole is dark and deep. It tastes of smoke and chocolate and work done right. I prefer it on the enchiladas. Ask for the hot sauce. Do not think about it. Just ask. It burns and it wakes you. You will want more. Go with friends. Eat. Drink. Let the afternoon go slow. The world is hard but the food here is good. That is enough. read more

Great menu, great food. Very cute place with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Will definitely be back!

We have been going to Taco Jane's for 28 years. ALWAYS, the food is great and consistently great. I esp. recommend their "gold" salsa and any fish dish read more

I love that they have a vegan option! So many places still haven't made accommodations for people who can't eat meat or dairy so I'm grateful for that. Unfortunately more of their food is under marinated or under seasoned so I usually bring my own hot sauce to give it a boost of flavor. read more

Delicious food. Friendly staff and great atmosphere. Highly recommend their fish tacos and chopped salad (with snapper).

The great experience is always consistent. The team is friendly - Matteo is the best! Charming professional and kind. And the food - delicious - fresh and favorable. This is a great inform and outdoor vibe. I am a regular for many reasons. Bravo TJ! read more

Both my wife and I had terrible stomach issues after eating here. The chicken dish we both had was not cooked thoroughly. Stay away! They also don't allow service animals even though they are supposed to. read more

The food here is way overpriced for what they give you. Steak tacos are literally a few tiny chunks of steak in the tortilla with a huge side of rice and beans for $17. Ambiance is pay at register then sit on crummy chairs on a deck under a plastic tarp, or indoor in the dark interior. read more

SO DISAPPOINTED. 3 burritos for 85$ is insane. Bland flavors, don't come here unless you don't have tastebuds. Also poop on my burrito??? read more

Taco Jane's - Super disappointing. For 89$ for three burritos. Crazy. - Mexican Near Me - San Anselmo, California

Overall fresh food and tasty Margaritas, but the food needed more flavor and spices; we found it to be too bland. I had the combo platter with a rock shrimp taco and a mole enchilada. It came with a nice fresh salad, rice and black beans. As I said earlier, it was all too bland for me. read more

This is my go-to place after hiking at the nearby trails or visiting friends that live in San Anselmo. I like how the restaurant is so colorful and vibrant and has a good outside patio presence. They have good spicy margaritas which they also serve in pitchers, so great if with a bunch of people. It's just a cool place to hang out and it has a following. read more

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Super expensive and overpriced. I never expect to pay 100 dollars at a Mexican restaurant for two people. We just got an entree each and a drink. The location is good, not a bad patio. Super weird notepad at the front where you order. It says to write something you are grateful for and has some nice things but of course some people cant help themselves and write Free Palestine all over it.... read more

Taco Janes has been a favorite of ours for years, but we haven't tried it for a long time. We opted for a takeout meal of Red Snapper Tacos and a combo plate with a shrimp taco and a chicken enchilada. Both were excellent except for one problem... our tacos were limp and almost soggy, making them impossible to pick up. I'm guessing the closed takeout trays steamed them to the point of them falling apart. Still, the flavors of everything were excellent! I also appreciated the chips and their special bean salsa, and that the chips were very lightly salted rather than the expected heavy salted. Perfect! I also had a coupon for a birthday tres leches cake, but unfortunately they were sold out. Guess we'll have to do another takeout soon! read more

We stopped by after being in town for a few days and needed some food at about 2pm on a Sunday. To the pro's: Quick service Highly recommend the ceviche if you like fresh options. Not our favorites: Although we tried the Chariza and Pabil tacos, we didn't want the whole plate with salad rice and beans. You cannot order ala carte and with 2 tacos to an order for $16 for the plate, it's not something I'd recommend if you're looking for just tacos. The mezcal marg was also decent but not my favorite. Worth a try if you're looking for a meal and not just a quick bite though. read more

Taco Jane's - Ceviche and Mezcal Margarita with chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - San Anselmo, California

If you haven't been to Taco Jane's, are you even living? This gem is what would happen if good vibes, friendly service, and mouthwatering food decided to throw a fiesta and invite everyone they liked. I've been a loyal patron for over 25 years (strictly as a customer, thank you very much), and I can confidently say Taco Jane's is where your taste buds go on vacation. The owner--gracious doesn't even begin to describe him--is the kind of person who could make even Mondays feel like Taco Tuesdays. That kindness flows through the staff from the top: warm, essential, and slightly addictive. Not once in all these years have I had a bad experience. Nada. Zip. Zilch. The food? Always fantastic. The service? Warm and prompt, like they knew you were coming and already prepped your warm chips. And let's talk about those margaritas. Ever since the liquor license came through, it's like a whole new layer of joy was added to the experience. The margaritas are through the roof--if the roof were made of bliss and rimmed with salt. And the tequila selection? Let's just say even your most agave-snobby friends will be impressed. Lastly if you have never had the Chicken Mole Burrito, it is without a doubt that best thing you will ever eat. Matajo, here is to you and your staff. read more

Great food. Great service. Cute ambiance! Red snapper burrito is my go to. Get the calamari tacos. The sangria is amazing read more

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Was looking for a bite in San Anselmo and was so happy to find Taco Janes. Parking was easy, the outdoor seating is so cute and private, and Johanna was absolutely delightful. What a great place! Do yourself a favor and try the ceviche read more

Taco Jane's - Try the ceviche!!! Delicious! - Mexican Near Me - San Anselmo, California

So good!!!!!!! Ambiance outside is quaint and inviting. Food was above what you would expect. Delish!!!

Great service and warm, coveted outdoor dining even on a rainy, windy night - very nice outside: Very good Steak Fajitas with delicious black beans, fresh guacamole, hot rice, sour cream and steaming corn tortillas. Frees corn chips with a delicious black bean (?) Molcajete salsa. Pay in advance - fast, efficient service. read more

Taco Jane's - Steak Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - San Anselmo, California

I enjoyed my patio meal at Taco Jane's. It was so fun sitting on the patio and watching the movie which was projected in the side of the neighboring building. Good food and good fun. read more

Not sure what the other reviews were eating, but that red salsa...10/10!! I would go back just for that!! Lol. Had some grilled chicken tacos for lunch...delish! There is a sauce in there, with peppers....not like most tacos I have had, so much better! Excited to go back and try the burrito read more

Quality and service have declined, it seems to me. Especially considering the pricing. Won't be back.

Taco Jane's is an institution. Great food - love the fajitas, enchiladas, and everything else. Service is amazing and friendly. Mateo the owner sets the excellent customer service tone. A special and welcoming spot! read more

I loveeeeeed this place ! Awesome people under the trees and in my favorite place in Marin! We were greeted with lots of love! Great customer service! Ordered guacamole, chips, salsa, nachos and quesadillas !! Great ambiance under the trees and there was live music !! Loved everything AND my watermelon Margarita was bomb.COM!! Can't wait to come back soon!!! read more

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Fajitas fajitas fajitas! Good ole taco Jane's. Been there for ever. Did I mention the fajitas are great! Chips and salsa are also Service is speedy. Cute outdoor patio area for warm nights or use a heat lamp outside if it's a cold one. Or just sit at an inside table if you don't want to be outside. Plenty of options. read more

I am so torn about this. I really, really want to like Taco Jane's more than I do. All my friends rave about it and the staff are so crazy nice that I feel bad for feeling so mediocre about the restaurant. I've been there for dinner multiple times and I've ordered the family taco platter to go. Staff/Service- 10/10 Food- 8/10 I love the mateo cake. Love it. I might just go grab a few mateo cakes for lunch because I love them so much. The mole sauce is also excellent. Other than that, I feel like everything is just ok. The rice and beans have no flavor and the chips were bland as well. I'm not sure why Marin hates flavor so much. Add spice! Add heat! Add something! The margaritas were good but could have used more kick. I will say that everyone in my dinner party loved their food so maybe I am just an outlier? The family taco platter is a great option if you want to grab food and go, or you are having a social gathering and want to keep the food easy. You get all the fixings to make the tacos however you want, which is fun. There is a sauce that they include with the tacos that is so, so good. Go get the mateo cake! read more

Taco Jane's - Outdoor entertainment- light show and music! - Mexican Near Me - San Anselmo, California

I don't know how this place is in business. I can only guess it is because of the outdoor seating area? The food is completely bland and overpriced. I would happily pay the price however to sit outside and enjoy the atmosphere if the food was even DECENT. read more

We stopped here for dinner after hiking at Cataract trail and falls. They had live music and festive environment at dinner time. You have to stand in line to order and then grab a table anywhere you like. Their staff is very friendly and their owner is really nice and welcoming! We got the jackfruit, chicken and red snapper fish taco plates. They all came with rice and beans and a organic spring salad. All the dishes were awesome! We also got the tres leches cake which was just ok. Overall, the vibe, staff and food were all really good here for a nice Mexican meal for the family! read more

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4 stars because the outdoor seating is really pleasant, rain or shine, and the friendly servers bring out chips and salsa seconds after you order. (Is it the best chips and salsa of your life? No, not even close, but they're "free" and available, so woohoo!) Also, they're dog-friendly, and make a small effort to have vegan options. I appreciate the few vegan options available but, like most Latin places in Marin, it's mostly beans and rice, with some token veggies added; the jackfruit tacos are not very flavorful at all. They don't offer a variety of proteins like rojo tofu, or seitan carne asada, or really anything that takes a bit of talent to make. The beans and rice are good enough, so my family and I eat here every week because we don't want to drive all the way to Oakland or SF for truly delicious authentic, vegan Mexican food (e.g. Om Sabor, La Venganza, etc). My honest rating is 3 stars for the lack of options and insufferable music, but I like the outdoor seating a lot, and I always enjoy hanging out here with my family. So 4 stars because I'm optimistic the owner, Matthew, will pop over a bridge one day and get some inspiration from the incredible vegan Mexican chefs in other counties. read more

Delicious! A+++ Their service is impeccable, the food is on point and clean. I've been coming here for years and it's always been consistently 5 stars. The red snapper burrito is my weakness. Wish I lived closer! read more

A good spot in Marin with good food. The Service was great and drinks were excellent.

I can't believe after many years of regularly enjoying Taco Janes, I haven't written a review! When we lived in Marin County, this establishment became our regular spot. Over the years the food continued to be consistently out of this world amazing. Now that we have moved out of the area, I yearn for these fusion flavors, as you won't find them anywhere else. I CANT EXPRESS ENOUGH how AMAZING the micheladas are. I have been trying for YEARS to recreate the recipe, but there is one ingredient that I know I will never get quite right. I can't speak highly enough about the staff. They make the experience just that much more amazing. Owner Mateo and long time servers Jose and Carmelito have brightened up our lives on several occasions and we look forward to seeing them every time. Can't wait to come back and sit at "our table". Please don't skip out on this amazing dining experience. read more

Met a friend here for lunch in San Anselmo. Nice little spot right off the main San Anselmo street. Food was okay, a tad on the bland/sweet side for my taste. read more

Taco Jane's - Spicy margarita - Mexican Near Me - San Anselmo, California

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Mediocre food at exorbitant prices. At least it is nice to sit outside on their patio read more

We went for $5 Tuesday taco's that is advertised on Taco Jane's website. We were told by a man at the ordering counter that the $5 tacos was only at night; no specific hours were given or stated. We had called and had been told by gal on phone that $5 tacos were all day Tuesday. Won't waste time going there ever again if they aren't honest with customers. 3/25/25. read more