22 Best Mexican Restaurants in San Rafael

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

“Had lunch at Consuelo’s Kitchen today and it was so tasty, I’ll definitely be back! I had a version of a burrito bowl—everything you want in a burrito minus the tortilla.😋 Not only was the food tasty, but they also have a great setup with tables, chairs, and plenty of shade. Best of all, they’re super friendly!👌🏼“

“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!“

“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😟“

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

“We had another wonderful experience at El Tucan. We love sitting outside and watching whatever game is on with our pooch. Alejandro is an amazing waiter with a seriously dead pan sense of humor. We always have a laugh and highly enjoy the food, beverages, service and great view!“

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

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

“They get busy, it’s efficient, you walk out with a solid burrito for like $11 and change.
Might not be the best burrito you’ve ever had but I keep coming back and it’s always good and the staff are incredibly nice“

“Made a lunch stop here. They have a good selection of lunch specials. I got the burrito plate lunch special and it was very tasty, especially like the pickled coleslaw salad it came with. It is a large plate of food! There's a great little cantina hidden deeper in the restaurant that looks great for watching World Cup!“

“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!“

“this place was amazing, and the after hour tacos, just as good. please go check them out. the orange juice is to travel back to.. our server Ashley was amazing. please support and show love“

“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 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“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“

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

“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.“

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

“I have eaten here so much... maybe too much... i love the onion and garlic carrot pepper. They give out.. and their great homade hot sauce.. and they stock chalula and some addictive green sause... ..
Thank ya all i love the auper veggie and chicken... good big burrito.. a lot of guac and sour creme.. thanks again..“

“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. ☆☆☆☆☆“

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