50 Best Mexican Restaurants near San Anselmo

“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.“

“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.“

“Always outstanding Food & Service we going to this place for over 15 years :-)“

“Outstanding service, hospitality and professionalism! I recently attended a private party at Marinitias. Serafin's staff was top notch in attending to the guests bringing elegance and class to the party experience. I highly recommend Maranitias if you're looking for a world class venue for any gathering.“

“Mi comida preferida.“

“Very good..................“

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

“Located in a parking lot behind Safeway, tphis place is a gem! They are so nice and the food is excellent! My favorite is the pupusas. The breakfast burrito is also one of the best I've had. They cook everything to order so it's super fresh. There is a place to sit and eat under a canopy.“

“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😟“

“Great food, service and atmosphere!!!“

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

“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!“

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

“Great food, service and atmosphere!!!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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“

“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❤️🙏🏻♥️“

“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!!“

“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.“

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

“Wanted to try the quesabirria & birria tacos. We were not disappointed! Will go back and want to try the mole buffet on weekends“

“They're refried beans are the best most authentic homemade beans you can find.
Get the burrito.
You won't be disappointed.
Also their homemade salsa is always fresh and delicious.. it tastes freshly made every day. The workers are very efficient and friendly..“

“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.“

“So excited to eat , drink 🍹 and teach paint party next two Saturdays at this amazing restaurant.. they have the family vibe , put on endless events to help the community , great staff , excellent Mexican food 🥘 and exciting cocktails. Come by and say aloha.“

“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!“

“Compact setting with comfortable seating at 7-8 tables. Latin soccer and entertainment news on overhead TV. Attentive service. Free salsa. Jamaica, and orchata with usual drinks and Mexican beer. I like the street tacos. Variety of Mexican ingredients to replicate a trip to Yucatan.“

“Coming back to Marin from the Giants game on Sunday, (we won!) we decided to stop at Flores for an early dinner. Everything about the experience was amazing. The food, the service, and the ambiance was excellent. I am a fan of their carnitas! Cannot wait to come back.“

“Todo está muy delicioso recomiendo las enchiladas de cangrejo el salmón ala parrilla y también los huevos rancheros las quesabirrias están muy buenas también sin contar que fin de seman tiene barbacoa de borrego con consomé y menudo“

“The food was served Hot and Fresh and the serving was very generous! I ordered the Steak and Nopal and my girlfriend ordered the Tacos Birria. We chose to eat outside and they had Vicente Fernandez playing on the speaker, We both rate it 5 stars! Gracias ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“My favorite taqueria in Marin at the level of SF and Oakland/Berkeley taquerias. Their super seafood burrito is awesome 🌯
Really good nachos, really good grilled fish tacos. I just had their fajita burrito for the first time and loved it. Nice selection of beers on tap too at reasonable prices.“

“la comida es deliciosa, tienen muy buenos precios y el lugar es espectacular......los baños están súper limpios y decorados ..... la gente del servicio es muy amable, realmente lo recomiendo !!“

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

“Been eating at Celia's for over 30 years. It's been a few years, but went there recently and it was still awesome. The food has never changed, simple but delicious. And one thing the staff has worked there forever, they are friendly and always welcoming. 😁😋“

“La mejor cochinita que he probado, unos ricos panuchos de Cochinita“

“After dropping off the Winghavers Barleyhoot to Gilligan Wormwood out at his ranch, the Wicked Minnow, I headed straight to the Taqueria Mi Familia for one of their famously amazing quesadillas!
Simple yet complex in flavors, the ingredients meld together perfectly.
5 stars all day long. ☆☆☆☆☆“

“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.“

“I grew up in San Jose and spent several years in Oakland. After moving to Marin, I got tired of driving back to the East Bay on a regular quest for Mexican and Central American food that’s actually eaten by the people who grew up with it.

We ordered cheese pupusas and plantains with beans and crema. I asked if they could add fresh jalapeños to the pupusas, and they happily agreed without any attitude. The staff was genuinely welcoming and kind.

The pupusa masa was outstanding. I want another one today. Light, tender, and flavorful. Easily my new favorite pupusa masa anywhere. There was enough cheese but not so much that it's overwhelming. PLENTY of jalepeno. The curtido was a bit wilted, and the sauce wasn’t the best I’ve ever had, but they neither took away from how good the pupusas themselves were and I finished all of it. I’ll absolutely be back.

The plantains were perfectly ripened, sliced into rounds, and deep fried so they had a slight crust. Soft inside, crisp outside. Truly heavenly.

Atmosphere isn’t really applicable here, and that’s not a knock. This is a low-cost eatery with paper napkins. The space was clean and roomy, the music was at a reasonable volume, the staff were welcoming, accommodating, and friendly, and they had a clean bathroom. No complaints.

I’m excited to come back and work my way through the rest of the menu, if I can stay away from the pupusa and plantains.“

“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!!“

“First Time Bite at La Chulada's Cantina - Pleasant Surprise!

I am not sure how long La Chulada has been in downtown Novato. I'd passed by the location many times, and grabbed breakfast next door, but never walked in. On his visit, however, that finally changed!

La Chulada itself offers a diverse marketplace, but I had my sights set on the little cantina tucked away beside it. Craving a quick bite before heading back to San Francisco, I ordered a couple of tacos: carnitas and "steak," as the friendly counter lady recommended. At just $3 each, I didn't expect much, but to my delight, these were pleasantly surprising!

Let me rewind a bit. This warm and welcoming lady (you know, the one I mentioned earlier) greeted me as I approached the counter. Uncertain about the second taco filling, I mentioned my carnitas choice and asked for advice. "Steak!" she said confidently. Since I only had my phone, she kindly directed me to the market side with my taco slip for Apple Pay processing.

Back at the cantina, I settled into one of their clean, small tables. The lady brought chips, salsa, and a refreshing glass of water, as I had requested. Now, here's where the deliciousness kicked in...

But wait! As I sat down, my eyes caught a small board showcasing the day's specials. Guess what? Birria! Over the past few years, I've become quite the Birria fan, and seeing that missed opportunity stung a little. Oh well, next time, for sure!

Overall, La Chulada's cantina offered a fantastic, unexpected gem at a more-than-fair price. While I missed the Birria this time, the friendly service, clean atmosphere, and delicious tacos left me wanting more. I'll definitely be back to explore their marketplace and, of course, try that elusive Birria!“

“The best in the neighborhood! Affordable, fresh, delicious Mexican food. The tacos are great and the seafood dishes are awesome. Highly recommended.“

“Great drinks and food. You will not be disappointed!“

“Best food superb service quality mix with authentic flavors“

“Excellent food and hospitality. 🎩“

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

“Recomiendo este negocio para cualquier evento. Un sabor único, las personas muy amables y responsables. La comida está bien sabrosa.“