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    Tommy's Salsa!

    3.8 (340 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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

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    Fresh chips and bean dip
    Aiten H.

    Haven't been here in a while so stopped in for a mid-day meal. Ordered a no meat tostada which satisfied my craving. That and the complimentary fresh chips that come with a bean dip and salsa rounded out my delicious lunch. The place stays busy. Lots of seating options inside or at one of the outside tables. Order and pay at the counter, food delivered to your table. The lady at the counter had her hands full today as she was taking orders and serving the food, but she handled it like a pro!

    Torta Cubana
    Sophia O.

    LOVE LOVE LOVE The torta cubano!! Loaded with meat & flavor! Best fries too! This sandwich is huge- definitely can be lunch for 2 people.

    Carne asada "street" tacos
    Bob S.

    Went in about 2:30pm there was a couple eating. Eating area is a good size, clean and well decorated with diia de la muerta pictures. I ordered two carne asado "street tacos". Sat down and I was given complementary chips and a hot bean dip salsa. The tacos were made quickly and it tasted like my favourite taco truck. Simple but tasty. And the chips and bean dip salsa were freshly made and savoury too. I recommend this place for a quick bite and will be coming back.

    Lynnette F.

    I called in an order to pick up because I'm moving and gave nothing at either house to eat. I ordered a simple steak quesadilla with rice and beans. It was delicious!!! I got all the salsas to enjoy, too!!! When they tell you the habanero is hotter than usual, believe them!!! Hot, spicy and flavorful!!! Excellent customer service and the restaurant was very

    Huevos Rancheros
    Katie K.

    Tommy's Salsa recently began serving breakfast, so we had to go check them out. I was very impressed by their menu, and everybody in my group was able to find something that they really wanted. I ordered the huevos rancheros, which were absolutely amazing! My kids had the pancakes with an egg that was a kids meal offering, and they loved it. It was so refreshing to go to a breakfast spot where it was not a long wait to sit down, and our food came out really quickly.

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    Thanks so much for the review!! We appreciate it. :)

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    We've been going here for decades, has changed ownership a few times but the food is phenomenal. Their rice and beans is the best.

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    Great for takeout! Always a family favorite! We love the burritos, but the taco macho is the favorite.

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    Thank you for the review! We were so glad to cater your party!

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    Ask the Community - Tommy's Salsa!

    Is their Chicken Soup or Birria stew Gluten Free?

    Yes, both are gluten free!

    I used to eat here a lot and love the food! But I recently found out that I have celiac disease...are there any gluten-free items on this menu?

    Hi, yes anything with corn tortillas and we also have gluten free flour tortillas for quesadillas or burritos. Stay away from the fish (breaded and fried), anything fried (crispy tortillas), the enchilada sauces, tamales, and the Chile relleno.… Read more

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    My family and I have ordered from Carmen's for a couple years now in the absence of San Jose…read moreTaqueria not being upon. The food has always been fantastic. We finally decided to come and sit down. We were not disappointed in the food. I had my super burrito with steak and as always, it was delicious. My wife had two tacos À la carte. With the same results as my burrito. Her Michelada was good, not great but she still loved it. The restaurant is decorated well, and lived the tv's going to watch sports. The one thing I was let down was the amount of chips and salsa given out as we sat down. There were three of us and we received two small bowls of green and red salsa. When I say small, they were the size of the bowl you order fries and they give you ketchup. Now, for the price you pay for Mexican food now a day, I am expecting a little more salsa and chips. I will be coming back, as the food is great, and the people are so nice. Just don't be so frugal on the chips and salsa.

    Wonderfully delicious and authentic!!! Ate here all three days my family stayed in town. And…read moreEVERYONE loved it! Tried four different items ( menudo, asada burrito, fish tacos. Asada nachos) and the asada burrito was everyone's favorite. Every ingredient on the burrito stood out and came together perfectly! Even the chips and salsas were amazing! The menudo broth however was lacking flavor and required adding all condiments to bring it to life but given the quality of all other items I will overlook this. I was going to order burritos to take home before we left but forget in the rush of packing and checking out sadly. Highly recommended!! Can't wait to come back next year for more!!!

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    Well, how things evolve over time. My dad was JONESING for menudo Sunday morning, and it was too…read moreearly to visit any of his usual weekend Mexican haunts. My wife called around to find that El Rey was open - and had menudo. What we didn't realize was that there was a full-on buffet-style brunch going on every Sunday from 9-2. First, the aromas were intoxicating. Second, there was a HUGE buffet line with Pozole, Menudo, rice & beans, chilaquiles, sausage or eggs with chorizo, veggies, potatoes, huevos ranchero, birria, quesabirria tacos, EVEN American brunch favorites like scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, and pancakes (but why eat those when there is AMAZING Mexican buffet to choose from?). Coffee/soda also included, and desserts including fruits and custards. I figured for sure it was upwards of $30 a head for the buffet, but the bill comes and it's like $68 for the three of us! What a value! BTW, everything I had was delish. Fresh. Hot. Tasty. And the fact that 90% of the people dining at the restaurant were Latinx tells you all you need to know. Highly recommend this brunch, Novato!

    Over a week ago, we were driving south to San Francisco through Novato when we decided to have…read moredinner, and Mexican food won the majority vote! We chose to try a new place, and El Rey caught our attention. We arrived around 7:30, and the restaurant wasn't busy since it was a Sunday evening. Looking at the menu, I was drawn to their ceviche. We decided to start with guacamole and chips, share a ceviche, and have a Quesadilla con Carne Asada. The guacamole was fresh and well-made, the ceviche was exceptionally delicious, and the quesadilla was very well prepared and tasty. Our server was very friendly and helpful with our questions, and we even shared a few good laughs. The service was excellent. El Rey has been a local spot in Novato for many years, family-owned and known for serving traditional Mexican dishes in a welcoming setting. It has built a reputation in the community as a reliable place for a hearty meal, and many locals have been coming here for decades. The restaurant is a standalone building in a shopping center and offers a large seating area. They also have an outdoor seating area, which I imagine would be especially nice on a warm evening. As a first-time visitor, I left impressed. The food, service, and relaxed atmosphere made for a very enjoyable stop on our drive. We would definitely come back again the next time we're in Novato.

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    I can't believe this is the first time I've been here. When you first walk in, there is a large,…read morewelcoming bar area. My daughter and I went here on a Saturday night and there was plenty of open seating. They quickly bring you chips and two types of salsa and water. The red salsa was a unique recipe which set it apart from many generic red salsa that I encounter at other Mexican places. The green salsa was tasty also and not too spicy. I ordered the tropical pork. I told my daughter that it was a Mexican version of Chinese sweet and sour pork. It has many of the same ingredients. It was very flavorful and came with rice, beans, and plantains. It also came with a nice side salad of mixed greens and balsamic vinaigrette (?). My daughter ordered a combo plate with a veggue burrito and chicken flauta. I tasted both. Good, but didn't really shine. We were both surprised to see broccolli in her burrito. Also surprised that it didn't have rice or beans in it. Aren't they considered veggie? They have a huge menu of Mexican-inspired cocktails. Maybe next time. I like the feel of this place, the staff, the food and the prices. They also have a decent amount of parking. I will be back. I'd like to try some other items on the menu.

    For many years, and I really mean years, as we drove up north or south on Highway 101, Maya…read morePalenque in Novato caught our eye, but we never stopped there for a meal or a drink. We finally got the chance to do that, and it made us wish we had done it earlier. As we entered the restaurant, I saw the bar with people sitting there, drinking, chatting, and watching football on TV. My first mistaken impression was that this was more of a working man's hangout. But when we went into the dining area, we were seated, and I looked around at the other folks there and overheard some of their conversations, I realized that the place is more of a local favorite. The atmosphere was warm and family-oriented. I saw couples, young and old, and families with children of various ages. Our server stopped by shortly after we sat down, and we received a basket of freshly made chips and salsa, both of which were delicious. I had read about their tasty margaritas but decided against ordering one this time because I was tired and driving home to San Francisco. So we went straight to the main course! I ordered Adobado, a dish I hadn't tried before. Adobado features thin slices of pork tenderloin marinated and grilled in a chipotle-adobado sauce, served with plantains and sour cream. It turned out to be a very satisfying and fulfilling choice, but not enough to prevent me from asking for a flan. Let me tell you about my obsession with flan! I love flan, but to me, a good flan is one that is not too sweet and not overcooked to be too hard. It should be firm enough to not fall apart when served to you, but soft enough to tremble as it is presented! The flan here was perfect! The two guys who worked on the floor were wonderful. They answered our questions while we were ordering and stopped at our table several times afterward to see if we needed anything and to make sure everything was fine. The restaurant has nice decorations. I don't know much about its history in the neighborhood, but it seems to have been there for years. I spent a few minutes looking around at the various drawings on the walls and other decorations around the dining area. It will grab your attention. Overall, this was a pleasant experience. We will stop by there again, and I'll make sure to try their margarita next time!

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