Very nice restaurant. Service was excellent. There’s a small creek off to the side where people can sit out in the patio (closed due to weather).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Nood
A place that you have to know. Food is the best and the place is soo good that I am happy to 5 stars it.
Afshin Afshar-Ghasemlou
For many years, and I truly mean years, when we drove up and down Highway 101, Maya Palenque in Novato always caught our eye. However, we never stopped there for a meal or a drink until recently. When we finally had the chance to visit, we wished we had done it much earlier.
As we entered the restaurant, I noticed the bar area where people were sitting, drinking, chatting, and watching football on TV. My initial impression was that this was more of a working man’s hangout. But as we moved into the dining area, were seated, and overheard conversations around us, I realized it was more of a local favorite. The atmosphere was warm and family-oriented, with couples, both young and old, and families with children of various ages.
Our server came over shortly after we sat down, bringing us 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 since 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. It 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, although it didn’t stop me from asking for flan afterward.
Let me tell you about my obsession with flan! I love it, but to me, a good flan should not be too sweet or overcooked to the point of being hard. It should be firm enough to hold its shape when served, yet soft enough to tremble as it is presented. The flan here was perfect!
The two staff members who managed the floor were wonderful. They answered our questions while we ordered and checked on us several times afterward to make sure we had everything we needed.
The restaurant had nice decorations. While I don’t know much about its history in the neighborhood, it seems to have been there for years. I spent a few minutes admiring the various drawings on the walls and other decorations throughout the dining area, which certainly caught our attention.
Overall, this was a pleasant experience. We will definitely stop by again, and next time, I'll be sure to try their margarita!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Robert Rizo
Amazing little find!...HUGE fish tacos were delicious, very spacious and friendly absolutely 💯 🔥....
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Krista Solly
Amazing food. Waiter was super nice and friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brandon Valle
Not open as advertised
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Alf Raju
Disappointed for a local place, the burrito was tasteless even with hot sauce.
Excellent food and very quick service. We went on a Sunday night when it was pretty quiet. I had the best fish tacos I've ever had. It melted in my mouth and was absolutely delicious. The food was brought very quickly. This place is definitely going to be a favorite from now on.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alicia
Great place to come relax enjoy a cocktail a bite to eat, as well as gather with friends.
Robert Cubley
Great food and a lot of fun! Full bar and beautiful restaurant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sandra Ballantine
The food was extremely salty and boring. The male wait staff acted as if they wished to be anywhere but there.
Mike Schwartz
Happy hour is great!! Great choices and the prices can't be beat!
Great place
Very nice restaurant. Service was excellent. There’s a small creek off to the side where people can sit out in the patio (closed due to weather).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A place that you have to know. Food is the best and the place is soo good that I am happy to 5 stars it.
For many years, and I truly mean years, when we drove up and down Highway 101, Maya Palenque in Novato always caught our eye. However, we never stopped there for a meal or a drink until recently. When we finally had the chance to visit, we wished we had done it much earlier.
As we entered the restaurant, I noticed the bar area where people were sitting, drinking, chatting, and watching football on TV. My initial impression was that this was more of a working man’s hangout. But as we moved into the dining area, were seated, and overheard conversations around us, I realized it was more of a local favorite. The atmosphere was warm and family-oriented, with couples, both young and old, and families with children of various ages.
Our server came over shortly after we sat down, bringing us 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 since 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. It 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, although it didn’t stop me from asking for flan afterward.
Let me tell you about my obsession with flan! I love it, but to me, a good flan should not be too sweet or overcooked to the point of being hard. It should be firm enough to hold its shape when served, yet soft enough to tremble as it is presented. The flan here was perfect!
The two staff members who managed the floor were wonderful. They answered our questions while we ordered and checked on us several times afterward to make sure we had everything we needed.
The restaurant had nice decorations. While I don’t know much about its history in the neighborhood, it seems to have been there for years. I spent a few minutes admiring the various drawings on the walls and other decorations throughout the dining area, which certainly caught our attention.
Overall, this was a pleasant experience. We will definitely stop by again, and next time, I'll be sure to try their margarita!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Amazing little find!...HUGE fish tacos were delicious, very spacious and friendly absolutely 💯 🔥....
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food. Waiter was super nice and friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not open as advertised
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Disappointed for a local place, the burrito was tasteless even with hot sauce.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Just about the best you can get in Mexican food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really good food 😋 friendly staff
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Excellent food and very quick service. We went on a Sunday night when it was pretty quiet. I had the best fish tacos I've ever had. It melted in my mouth and was absolutely delicious. The food was brought very quickly. This place is definitely going to be a favorite from now on.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place to come relax enjoy a cocktail a bite to eat, as well as gather with friends.
Great food and a lot of fun! Full bar and beautiful restaurant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was extremely salty and boring. The male wait staff acted as if they wished to be anywhere but there.
Happy hour is great!! Great choices and the prices can't be beat!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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