8 Best Latin American Restaurants near Novato

“You would miss this gem if you weren't looking for it. Glad we found this place!The pupusa was so yummy and fresh with the perfect amount of salad and salsaThe chicken quesadilla was huge! And so fillingThe horchata was nice and flavorfulThe passion fruit drink was also delicious with the little crunchy bitsWhile we waited for our food we explored their shop and got some goodiesExcited to go back and try more things!“

“We finally made our first visit to the new Star Restaurant and were pleasantly surprised. I had the mixed BBQ plate with beef, chicken, pork, and chorizo, everything on the plate was delicious especially the chorizo which I normally dislike. We look forward to coming back or ordering takeout.“

“Everything it’s great about this restaurant. The food it’s amazing. Portions are big. Totally recommend. Fast. Friendly. Sometimes you have to wait for a table, because it’s so crowded. But it’s worth it. I complain about the coffee every restaurant I go. Even fancy one. But their coffee it’s super good ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️“

“Sol Food can be an intimidating place to order the first time, but I promise it is SO WORTH IT. I love this place so much. Great food, great service. What to order? I always order the Pollo al horno Combinacion (chicken thighs, rice, salad and beans). You get your choice of black or pink beans (pink beans are so good), and sweet or garlic plantains (I do one of each).

Their hot sauce so delicious, so douse it on everything. The limeade is also a delight!

I also recently tried the Arroz con Gandules a la Carta (rice with pork and peas) and it was soo tasty.“

“The food was the best! So delicious!! Especially the seafoods. Service was quick, atmosphere was comfortable and the price was very fair. I enjoyed everything including the cocktails!.

Parking: There's a theater nearby. The location is great.“

“Just had a great dinner at Whipper Snapper. The warm spinach salad is so delicious. Like lick the plate delicious. We also had the sliders, which were very tasty. Love the passion fruit mousse for dessert. And the Pilsner on tap is really really good. Will go back again soon. What a wonderful local gem. Let’s support them!“

“I loved Taco Jane's! The menu is unique, and the flavors are surprising and extremely delicious! I had the vegetable tamale as a shared starter. It was so moist and the texture was so soft, and the flavor, slightly sweet with a mild tomatillo sauce. Served with a side salad and plantain slice. Really outstanding! Our table also ordered the nachos and the enchiladas on the special menu, chicken enchiladas with a creamy verde sauce, drunken pinto beans and rice! Friends, this is a great spot in the beautiful environment of San Anselmo! I will definitely go back to try the mole!“

“After a nice 4 mile hike to Cataract Falls in Marin, I was hoping for a decent Mexican restaurant. I had low expectations since this is Marin, but I was wrong! Marinitas is the best Mexican Restaurant I’ve been to in 8 months. And far better than any in San Francisco as far as atmosphere, food and service. Marinitas is no hole in the wall and that was great! The interior is beautiful and clean. Lots of Mexican art. The chips and guacamole was excellent. They make their own chips and guacamole. They clearly changed the oil they used to make the chips as it did not taste rancid from old oil. The guacamole was so delicious. They made it fresh and had nice big chunks of avocado. The Chicken Enchilada’s were the best I’ve ever had. Perfect in fact. They come baked in a nice ceramic bowl with lots of cheese and a tasty sauce. Enchiladas were invented by the Mayans so it was nice eating an ancient food taken seriously by this restaurant. I also had a Miraval Rose Prosecco recommended by our waitress who didn’t mind that asked for 2 additional baskets of tortilla chips. The Rose was one of the best I’ve had and I a picky about Prosecco, Champagne, and Sparkling Wines! The glass was filled to the top which most places do not do. The service was excellent. I just wish that the restaurant had a sign that brought attention to it as it was just across the main area for food and shopping on a busy street. The last excellent Mexican Restaurant I’ve been to was in Sacramento, downtown called Zacalo Restaurant Midtown. It’s sad that San Francisco which has a 25% Latino population has very few good restaurants outside the Mission, and none that are beautiful and clean as Marinitas.“