50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Larkspur

“Excellent food and always high quality. This is one of my favorite places to order from!“

“Best food superb service quality mix with authentic flavors“

“I had the best experience here. I would say this is the best Mexican food I’ve had in Marin county.

I ordered the tostadas and they were perfect and crispy. My fiancé ordered the Quesabirria tacos and they were super flavorful. The rice & beans were cooked well and the rice was very moist. I would also recommend the watermelon Margarita.

Highly recommend this place if you are looking for delicious Mexican food.“

“The food here is beyond delicious - every taco we had from carnitas, birria, rib eye, maitake mushroom, chicken tinga - was truly incredible. The quesadilla is a big serving and also very tasty. The horchata is creamy and perfectly balanced, and not too sweet as many horchatas tend to be. The mezcal they serve is wonderful as well. The owners are so nice and service is very attentive. They’re also showing the World Cup right now on a screen. Go support this gem of a neighborhood business!!“

“I thought this place was pretty good, but I wasn’t overly impressed, so I think it’s maybe a little overhyped. Food was good. Service is pretty good atmosphere was all right. We sat outside and it was pretty chilly and they didn’t have the heaters running.“

“Overall this is the best Mexican restaurant for many blocks around and it’s not particularly close. Super nice addition to the area.

The best thing here is the hot salsa, made from dried chilies, it’s really great but as far as I can tell they only give it to you if you ask, and it comes in a squeeze bottle.

I usually like carnitas extra crispy but theirs are very soft and super good.“

“Great food, good service, and a wonderful overall experience.“

“Muy acogedor el lugar, perfecto para un almuerzo en familia.“

“best tacos 🌮🇮🇹🐍🦅 in San Francisco 🚩🏟📍49ers 🏈 maybe 🤷 😂24th street 💘“

“Very good..................“

“Best Mexican restaurant I’ve been to so far in the US.“

“Great value and the food is exceptional! Small dining area and no frills, but who cares! I had the super taco and it was outstanding! I only wish I could have had a margarita!“

“Purchased catered food for a wedding rehearsal dinner.. JJ, the catering manager was great. Very helpful. The whole staff was helpful. The food was ready on time and delicious. My wedding party was very happy and couldn't stop mentioning how good the food was. Love the habanero salsa. Chorizo was on point. Best horchata I've had in a long time.“

“Great clean place, the people were very friendly and the food was amazing.“

“Halibut tacos, margaritas, birria tacos - to die for! Caveat, I’m a white boy from San Diego, but their tacos got me - almost cried! They get busy because of the location but they’re good with discounting the bill if service is slow. Halibut tacos are a must! Order two and order nothing else, they’re huge! Ask for margarita with light or no ice :)“

“I had dinner at this Mexican restaurant recently and left extremely satisfied with the entire experience. The tacos were some of the best I’ve ever had, full of fresh ingredients and perfectly balanced flavors. The rice, beans, and guacamole complemented the meal perfectly and made everything even more enjoyable. The service was quick and professional, and the staff checked on us regularly to make sure everything was perfect. The restaurant had a warm and vibrant atmosphere that made it ideal for spending quality time with family and friends.“

“Amazing food! The Quesabirria are AMAZING! 😋“

“Good atmosphere Great food and service“

“I came with my family here, very clean place, clean restroom, clean everything, good food. Fast service, but please ladies from the front (customer service) smile, you take care of the customer like robots, next, thank you , next, thank you next. I was looking at every single person that was receiving their orders to make sure that chips are given to some odres or to every order. We order two burritos, one pupusa and twelve tacos. We did not received chips at all. I saw people that purchase tacos , receiving their chips, this wasn’t my case. No one gave us our chips😟“

“Very nice restaurant with plenty of room for indoor/outdoor gatherings. The food and service was excellent. I will be returning soon! 😊“

“I can’t wait to go back 👍🏾“

“Absolutely amazing experience love their happy hour specialty craft cocktails, the mango margarita w/ spicy rum salt was Top three margaritas all time !!“

“Mixiote is a hidden gem in San Francisco. I have eaten here more times than I can count, and the food is always delicious, consistent, and a great value. The staff and owner are also wonderful. I highly recommend the quesadilla or rice bowl with half chicken/half rajas con queso (my personal favorite).“

“Seriously, best burrito in North Marin. Repeating this post because 1) Facebook asked me to write a formal review and 2) it's too empty when I've gone and I want people to keep them in business!“

“Great food, service and atmosphere!!!“

“Best Mexican food I've had in a long time!“

“We love it! Awesome place!“

“My favorite Mexican joint in a city overflowing with delicious MX food. I loved the Shrimp and Snapper Ceviche Tostadas, the Bohemian Beer Battered Fish Tacos, the Chilaquiles “Verdes,” and the Tamales Plate (I got one Maurilia Pork Tamale and one Butternut Squash and Cheese Tamale). Later I tried the Tamales Plate with one Chicken Mole Tamale and one Tamale Brazo de Reina (with chard pumpkinseed pesto, eggs, and salsa habanero). These were also good, but the first two tamales were best. My favorite item of all time might be the Niman Ranch Beef Brisket Tacos Quesabirria. The only items I have not liked as much were the Crispy Chicken Tacos with Guacamole, which were flavorful but dry, and the Crispy Shrimp Tacos, which were tasty but skimped on the shrimp. Service is competent and efficient. Portions are generous. Bring a healthy appetite.“

“Food is amazing, authentic and just all around a great deal! This is the first place I've found here in Cali that puts hominy in their menudo like my hometown does! Their tamales are huge and their burritos STUFFED! highly recommend! Just heads up, when they ask if you want salsa, they mean Pico de Gallo. They call their actual salsa hot sauce!“

“Fantastic artisan food. Handmade corn tortillas & quesadillas made from organic corn ground daily in house. Farmers Market ingredients & sustainably sourced proteins. Local new chef/owner & partner are committed to building a community hub around food made with LOVE!“

“I loved it. Great Mexican food. Miss this in Hawaii“

“Solid rec! As I was walking by this place tonight, I said out loud I've never eaten here. I was going to go to salt and Pepper, but I didn't feel like sitting down so I ordered my Carnitas plate to go and I am so pleased. Best Carnitas I've had in a while.“

“Best oysters offer ever. So fresh, creamy and just delicious. Fs was as good as Kumamoto oysters. Couldn’t resist its deliciousness had to order two and half dozens. Also other food was good, please good service and friendly people. Definitely must visit“

“visiting from Portland and trying to dine local. This place was clean, prompt service and the food was so fresh and delicious. Looks like a place lots of locals come, always good. Good dog watching.“

“It was super busy the other night and getting seated inside took a bit, but oh man! Super tasty, as always, and tried the chicken Torta, which was the best I have had.“

“Started going there in 1980 and have never stopped❤️🙏🏻♥️“

“This is one of my favorite places to eat in San Francisco North Beach neighborhood. They are my ultimate favorite on Tuesday - I try to make it there every other Tuesday for their all day long Happy Hour Taco Tuesday! (My choice - grilled fish tacos !) The quality exceeds the price by far - making you really Happy - great atmosphere (also everything may be prepared to go). Authentic, friendly, high quality. Definitely recommend this place!! Gracias, amigos!“

“Good food, good service, and an excellent value. I've been going to this place for over 20 years and the staff know me very well. The salsa bar and fresh chips have always been a nice perk that set its apart from other places which have come and gone. It's always busy around lunchtime and parking lot can packed but they get orders out quickly. I usually get my food to go but dining in is a pretty comfortable experience. They've steadily upgraded the interior over the years and recently got all new tables/chairs.“

“Excellent place to try! Great staff and great food“

“Had just arrived in San Francisco, and hit the road heading to Sonoma for a wedding this weekend. Looking for a place to have lunch and we found Avatars on line. So, we decided to try it, and we are glad we did. Our meals were cooked fresh to order and they were delicious! Friendly staff and a place we will fondly remember and look forward to trying again on our next trip out here!!“

“Made a lunch stop with good friends. We had the restaurant almost to ourselves. Great decor and great service. I’ll be sure to go back if I’m ever in Novato!!“

“Cheesy tacos are perfection, the cauliflower one even! Crispy grilled after filled. The griddled calzados also very nice. Everything quite filling. Highly recommend it! We ordered online, took about 25 minutes.“

“Easily the best experience i’ve had in a restaurant of this sort. Excellent service, lots of complimentary options for the price you pay. Food came out very fast and was nothing short of perfect. Would definitely recommend if you are in the area!“

“I have dietary restrictions that they address with no issues.
The chopped salad with added chicken is always deliciously farm fresh.
My husband has a variety of different items that are always pleasing.
Very kind staff. This is a place we eat at almost weekly for years.“

“This is my new go to place when I am in the San Rafael area. #1 Fantastic food #2 plenty of free parking #3 Beautiful outdoor dining experience #4 Fantastic staff that aim to please #5 Amazing, to die for, mammas hand made bread pudding desert. I will return again many many times.“

“Glad to have found this restaurant. Since moving to San Rafael, I’ve been missing and looking for authentic Mexican food. The other Mexican restaurants I’ve tried in San Rafael don’t compare to this restaurant. Fast and friendly service. Clean interior with cheerful decoration and atmosphere. Finally, the food is well seasoned and flavorful. Definitely hits the spot!“

“I went in for the first time today and it definitely won't be the last. I got a burrito and a taco, both with the pollo tinga. The flavor was absolutely killer and the meat was sooo juicy in the best way. Even the tortilla chips had the right amount of salt. And on top of all that, the service was great. I didn't catch the server's name, which is my bad, but he was super friendly and seemed to enjoy his work.

If they want to make more money off of me next time, I'd love to be able to buy a bottle of the salsas they make. They do really nice green and habanero salsas, but my favorite was definitely the red. I will be back!“

“While visiting San Francisco’s Presidio National Park and the nearby Walt Disney Family Museum on August 11 2023, we came upon several food trucks parked up, one of which was El Fuego Authentic Mexican. It had the longest line of them all so we figured the food must be good. The delicious smell also was a big draw! We joined the long line and waited patiently for 15 minutes to be served. As we neared the truck, a lady crossed out the fish tacos on the menu - they must have been popular. We had to quickly rethink what we’d like to order. We went for the following (to share): 🌮 Combo de Lux 🥤 Mexican Coca-Cola (500ml in glass bottles) x 2 The Combo de Lux consisted of: Soft taco x 1 Mulita (sandwich taco) x 1 Quesabirria x 1 Consommé (broth) Pots of mild and spicy salsa We were given a pager so we would know when to return to the hatch. It was an exciting 10 minute wait while the tasty delights were freshly prepared inside the food truck. We took our food over to some large plastic rocking chairs on the Main Parade Lawn (opposite the Walt Disney Family Museum) and tucked in without delay. The food was incredible: full of birria-style beef, cheesy, spicy, tasty, juicy. We had to take great care when eating it, as it was a breezy day and we didn’t want to make a mess. The consommé was new to us. We didn’t dip the quesabirria into the broth - we drank it! The flavors were very rich, with a little spicy kick. El Fuego really was a good choice and just what we needed for lunch having walked many miles around San Francisco. These were our first authentic tacos in California and the benchmark has now been set very high!“

“Visiting from Adelaide Australia best Mexican we have had. Great service.“