Can't really rate the food here. Made reservations for dinner. They decided they were going to close the restaurant and neglected to tell anyone who had made reservations that night. Several families were very disappointed to arrive to find theirThanksgiving plans were to find another place to dine. Service fail
Ed
My family decided that we will celebrate Thanksgiving day with an early dinner at Marinates. I made a reservation for 5PM through Open Table. On Thursday morning, I received a text (presumably from the restaurant) asking me to confirm that we still planned to dine at Marinates. When I replied “Yes,” I received a follow-up text to let me know that my reservation was confirmed that that we would be joyfully greeted at Marinitas later in the day. Unfortunately, when my family of 5 people arrived at your restaurant at 5PM, we discovered that it was closed. We dine at Marinitas frequently and were looking forward to a comfortable experience . We had to scramble to find a small restaurant in San Rafael that was still open. Our family made the best of it, but we were all very disapointed. What really upsets me is that after the holiday, I sent two emails to Marinitas owner/manager (directly through the restaurant's website hoping at least for an explanatin/apolgy, but received no response.
Matthew Forsyth
Wow how did I not know about this place ....drinks ...amazing food unreal ....dont think just go eat ....you tummy will love you for it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eric Stern
Fast friendly service, everything delicious. Best guacamole ever. Fish tacos were amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ariel Palmer-Collins
GREAT food, great service, 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Margaret English
I got the tacos de pescado, my husband got the carne asada tacos and we swapped 1 each for “surf n turf”. At first I was skeptical if I would still be hungry after 2 tacos, but the portions were filling. Everything from the salsa, to the fish, to the margaritas was extremely fresh. The carne asada was probably the most tender and flavorful I’ve ever had. Our server was so helpful and attentive even with our many substitutes (I don’t like dairy and my husband doesn’t like onions, so we always get them on the side when we share). The ambiance was very welcoming and fun. 5/5 would recommend and return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
roz goldstein
We have been going to Marinitas for years! The last two times we have ordered take out have not been good! Last night we ordered Chicken tacos and rice and beans. All tasteless! The chicken was supposed to be breast of chicken was mainly dark meat and even simple black beans and green rice was different! The wonderful chips they always had way too salty! Not sure what is going on but we will be staying away for now! We hope things can turn around because it has always been one of our favorite take out spots!!!
Food: 1
Service: 2
Regina Perez
Quite nice however; Super burrito: only 1 shrimp Super burrito: very little chicken.. We asked for pinto beans ONLY n we got, pinto and black beans.. Guacamole was great! In house tortilla chips were AWESOME. To go chips were not the same, they were thick n dangerous to bite, ) felt like we were gunna break a tooth 🤷🏼♀️ They also forgot salad dressing and eating utensils for salmon salad.. However, the salmon was great..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Todd Wheeler
Food was tasty and the server was pretty accommodating to our group of 9 requesting 3 checks on a moderate weeknight evening. The margaritas were too sweet and very weak, which was the only real issue I had. Otherwise a solid experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Cristian Camilo Rodriguez
The food was very delayed even though the restaurant was not full, they also treat people with contempt
Food was great! Service was horrible.... We love it here but was very disappointed with the service.
Marcos Soria
This place is amazing. Food is prepped daily. I had chicken enchiladas here and the churros and a margarita. It was so delicious. The owner is a very nice person. the employees are very nice people and attentive. You have to try it.
Dan Weinstock
Loved this family style Mexican spot. Beautiful decor, strong ass margaritas, good food! If I lived in the area I would haunt the shit out of this place for happy hour. This is the kind of place the kids growing up here will be unreasonably fond of for the rest of their lives for no other reason besides it’s a familiar comfort to them and makes them nostalgic.
Gerd Goette
We used to love this place, but it seems they have a new chef who loves salt. Lots of salt. BTW, their enchiladas used to be great! Chips and salsa are no longer free, since the ownership change.
Madeline Mason
David was incredible and served the best margaritas! Definitely come here for happy hour and dinner! Food is amazing and so is the staff and the food!
Can't really rate the food here. Made reservations for dinner. They decided they were going to close the restaurant and neglected to tell anyone who had made reservations that night. Several families were very disappointed to arrive to find theirThanksgiving plans were to find another place to dine. Service fail
My family decided that we will celebrate Thanksgiving day with an early dinner at Marinates. I made a reservation for 5PM through Open Table. On Thursday morning, I received a text (presumably from the restaurant) asking me to confirm that we still planned to dine at Marinates. When I replied “Yes,” I received a follow-up text to let me know that my reservation was confirmed that that we would be joyfully greeted at Marinitas later in the day. Unfortunately, when my family of 5 people arrived at your restaurant at 5PM, we discovered that it was closed. We dine at Marinitas frequently and were looking forward to a comfortable experience . We had to scramble to find a small restaurant in San Rafael that was still open. Our family made the best of it, but we were all very disapointed. What really upsets me is that after the holiday, I sent two emails to Marinitas owner/manager (directly through the restaurant's website hoping at least for an explanatin/apolgy, but received no response.
Wow how did I not know about this place ....drinks ...amazing food unreal ....dont think just go eat ....you tummy will love you for it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fast friendly service, everything delicious. Best guacamole ever. Fish tacos were amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
GREAT food, great service, 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I got the tacos de pescado, my husband got the carne asada tacos and we swapped 1 each for “surf n turf”. At first I was skeptical if I would still be hungry after 2 tacos, but the portions were filling. Everything from the salsa, to the fish, to the margaritas was extremely fresh. The carne asada was probably the most tender and flavorful I’ve ever had. Our server was so helpful and attentive even with our many substitutes (I don’t like dairy and my husband doesn’t like onions, so we always get them on the side when we share). The ambiance was very welcoming and fun. 5/5 would recommend and return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We have been going to Marinitas for years! The last two times we have ordered take out have not been good! Last night we ordered Chicken tacos and rice and beans. All tasteless! The chicken was supposed to be breast of chicken was mainly dark meat and even simple black beans and green rice was different! The wonderful chips they always had way too salty! Not sure what is going on but we will be staying away for now! We hope things can turn around because it has always been one of our favorite take out spots!!!
Food: 1
Service: 2
Quite nice however;
Super burrito: only 1 shrimp
Super burrito: very little chicken..
We asked for pinto beans ONLY n we got, pinto and black beans..
Guacamole was great!
In house tortilla chips were AWESOME. To go chips were not the same, they were thick n dangerous to bite, ) felt like we were gunna break a tooth 🤷🏼♀️
They also forgot salad dressing and eating utensils for salmon salad..
However, the salmon was great..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Food was tasty and the server was pretty accommodating to our group of 9 requesting 3 checks on a moderate weeknight evening.
The margaritas were too sweet and very weak, which was the only real issue I had. Otherwise a solid experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
The food was very delayed even though the restaurant was not full, they also treat people with contempt
Restaurantji Recommends
Food was great! Service was horrible.... We love it here but was very disappointed with the service.
This place is amazing. Food is prepped daily. I had chicken enchiladas here and the churros and a margarita. It was so delicious. The owner is a very nice person. the employees are very nice people and attentive. You have to try it.
Loved this family style Mexican spot. Beautiful decor, strong ass margaritas, good food! If I lived in the area I would haunt the shit out of this place for happy hour. This is the kind of place the kids growing up here will be unreasonably fond of for the rest of their lives for no other reason besides it’s a familiar comfort to them and makes them nostalgic.
We used to love this place, but it seems they have a new chef who loves salt. Lots of salt.
BTW, their enchiladas used to be great!
Chips and salsa are no longer free, since the ownership change.
David was incredible and served the best margaritas! Definitely come here for happy hour and dinner! Food is amazing and so is the staff and the food!
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