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Taqueria San Jose
85/100 (3425 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Spanish
Mexican
Latin
Mexican
Spanish
Latin
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Enchilada
Nachos
Pozole
Tacos Al Pastor Asada
Caldo de camarón
Torta Carnitas
Tortilla Chips
Super Quesadilla with Chicken
Caldo de Pescado
Asada Taco Plate
Guacamole and Chips
Tacos Burritos Quesadillas
Tapas
Steak Fajitas
Tacos
Chips and Salsa
Pollo Taco
Burrito and Chips
Burrito de Carne Asada
Burrito
Menudo
Sit down
Latin
Spanish
Mexican
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Television
Breakfast
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Lunch
Cheap Eats
"The line was out the door! I ordered and got my food fairly quickly. A waitress also served us a platter of free chips and had containers of sauce...."
Courtney
"Wonderful no frills spot for Mexican food. The food is fantastic and the prices are super reasonable. The burritos are massive and if you have kids,..."
Erick Tseng
"This place was absolutely delicious. I got tacos and a soda all for less than 13 bucks. Also, my two co-workers got their super burritos and sodas..."
Alex Campbell
"Found this gem while my wife was venturing through San Rafael. Bomb food and they had it out and in front of us in 5 minutes. Absolutely delicious..."
Kellen Phillips
"Amazing tacos. Fantastic flavors for all kinds of meats we tried. Wow. We can right when it opened on the weekend and there was a line of people..."
MaryAnn Patel
"I'm staying in town for the week and picked up a pollo asado super burrito and it was great! Hefty burrito with great chunks of chicken and good..."
Aryn Christman
"Best tacos Al pastor in the entire Bay Area. Not to mention everything else is delicious. I have been coming here for over two years. Nothing will..."
Pat Campos
"After being away from the Bay Area for more than 20 years, the first place I could not wait to eat and take my daughter to was Taqueria San Jose. She..."
C S
"The best, most reliable Taqueria in Marin! Great prices, great food, great people, always a great experience. Always always always hits the spot,..."
Charlie Quanstrom
"Hard not to like TSJ. Institution under the freeway since I was a kid. Huge portions, reasonable prices, tasty food. The pollo asado and carnitas are..."
Peter Butler
"Authentic taqueria. Great food and good prices. Parking is precarious as the location is under an over pass but it's worth..."
Teresa Maloney-Smith
"Taqueria San Jose is a hidden gem! The staff is incredibly friendly, creating a welcoming atmosphere. The food is authentic and bursting with flavor...."
Michel Kattan
"Good ol' Mexican tacos! I always order the tacos dorados, or crispy fried tacos. They come in either chicken or beef. Both are..."
rudy gelenter
"In the shadow of Highway 101, this place has been one of the best taquerias in the region for a long time! Great prices and the food is..."
Nash Holcomb
"Best Mexican food in Bay Area. I want to mention they have super delicious soups. I ordered a Menudo, the beef tendons and stomach are soft and..."
Yinxi Chen
"Great tacos and even some chips and salsa on the side! Line picks up after 12p, was at the door when I..."
Hunter MacLean
"This place doesn't mess around. Seriously good tacos. Get the al pastor & carne asada. I'm 6 deep as I'm writing this and considering..."
Nicholas Morris
Whipper Snapper
84/100 (434 ratings)
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Pub
Spanish
Latin
Caribbean
Vegetarian Friendly
Spanish
Latin
Caribbean
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Fish
Pork
Salad
Calamari
Calamares
Tapas
Fish Taco
Sit down
Caribbean
Pub
Latin
Spanish
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
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Mid-range
"This place is a vibe. From the food, to the music and the atmosphere. Come for a drink and stay for the amazing fish tacos. The spicy Cajun shrimp..."
Good Citizen
"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..."
Polly Elkin
"Hello Check Please Fans Good experience at Whipper Snapper Restaurant was quiet Sunday afternoon and the service and food were excellent We had..."
bernie leda
"It was a nice ambience, sitting was out side on 4th street and their was good live music. We had the potatoes, shrimp, bbq guava wings and ceviche...."
Hector Rivera
"Delicious small plates and good service. The three of us ordered 4 plates and that was plenty. Fun and funky..."
Steve Ramsey
"Whippersnapper is our go-to for family events and when friends come to town. Food is always delicious and staff members are friendly and..."
Suzanne Gilbert
"Really great service, and the food was impressively good! Had the Brussels sprouts as a starter - it was rather uniquely prepared, and it was..."
Ed Lee
"Update: this place is still fantastic. Their signature dishes are as good as ever, and the specials are always on point. Staff are really..."
Fiona
"Wonderful, festive, but low-key Caribbean atmosphere, sure to put you in a good mood. We've been going there for years, and it's become one of our..."
Dale Hillard
"Love Bill the owner/chef and Mariana, daytime waitress. Food here is always OUTSTANDING! Flavors incredible. Atmosphere is great, too. So friendly,..."
Michele Maiken-Kfouri
"This place is insane when it comes to making great food. Someone in my group was dissatisfied with one of the dishes and ordered something the new...."
Good Day
"Ermgerd fried plantains! The food here is..."
Austin Coolidge
"I don't always buy into the "fresh organic ingredients" hype, but I can tell that this place uses great quality ingredients in all their dishes. The..."
Nick Contini
"We had a fantastic lunch with a pitcher of sangria that was delicious. Our server was beyond perfect, super charming and friendly, made us feel right..."
Susie Felix
"My first time here and we got a variety of food including fish tacos and duck confit with a pitcher of sangria. Everything was wonderful, the sangria..."
Brian Trotter
"Ate here once during Dining Under the Lights on a Thursday. Was very busy but they were very accommodating. Marianna was a real whipper snapper! The..."
kris ann
La Hacienda Taqueria
83/100 (878 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Spanish
Mexican
Spanish
Latin
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
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Spanish
Mexican
Latin
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Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
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Cheap Eats
"Fantastic Mexican. Delicious tacos al pastor and agua fresca..."
Motek Wolf Sherman
"Not the best, but not bad.. Not the best Mexican food you can find in the bay area but it's maybe in the 70th percentile. It's the kind of place..."
Mrn
"When they serve your tacos with radishes, you know it’s legit. Also, best molcajetes in town! And the hot salsa they give you with your chips..."
W C
"First time we have ever been here and the food was delicious. Came back the next night and tried something different and it was just as good. Prices..."
Judy Benson
"Always been a staple piece for my dad, the place itself is good and very well known in Marin. I tried their birria tacos and the consomé but sadly..."
ashley
"It was good food with friendly service. The place was a little run down and not the cleanest. It seemed authentic because it was like I was eating at..."
Michael Sabella
"This spot was recommended.... I agree. Good food, good margarita. Enchilada and chile relleno with standard sides (beans and rice) were excellent. I..."
Udellorti (Udellorti)
"Best place in San Rafael hands down. Foods great, spots great, know the owners personally. Good..."
Dylan Gonzalez
"If you are looking for REAL Mexican food, this is the place. Staff is very friendly and accommodating. Tacos are my favorite here. Family friendly..."
Amit Pall
"Great food and customer service. The chicken chile verde was..."
Nestor Robles
"Right off the freeway, and pretty easy access down a frontage road. Discovered it at random, seeing the the sign from Highway 101. I had the..."
Mark Loftin
"Very friendly waitresses, food served..."
One Venus
Puentez Taqueria
82/100 (545 ratings)
Quick Bites
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Fast food
Spanish
Mexican
Mexican
Spanish
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Burrito
Spanish
Mexican
Fast food
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Our family LOVES Puentez! We’ve been eating here for 25 years. We love the family owned atmosphere, and the food is delicious. Sometimes you have..."
Carol Allison
"Great burrito place and I think it’s the best in marin. Staff are really friendly and food is made great only issue is they only have one person..."
Shish Kebabs
"I adore the old school style burritos here. Simple, straight forward and full of flavor. Their green hot sauce is perfection. Service is quick and..."
Ea Ksander
"Good burritos but definitely overpriced. I got an average sized, “super” bean burrito w/guacamole for $10. Their reddish colored beans are good..."
Dee Tee
"They have the best chicken burritos in town ..."
Maklin Reales
"This is my favorite spot in San Rafael for Tacos. My 2 children swear by the burritos. We've been going there since 1997. That's 26 years of..."
Robert Zarren
"I love this place. Great corn cactus quesadilla. Many more options than chipotle it’s tasty and at a great price! They’re also really friendly..."
Jay Matthew
"A great little gem of place I wish I had discovered earlier. The burritos are super tasty n top notch! You'll pay a dollar or two more for a..."
Marshall Alexander
"I've been coming to Puentez for 12 years, since I was in high school. Every time I come home I go to Puentez AT LEAST once. Excellent food, excellent..."
Henry White
"I have watched this family raise their kids there, always the best food and kind..."
Burl Lampert
"This is hands-down the best burrito I've ever had in my life and I have been all over Mexico, Spain, and Colombia. It's also a 100% local family..."
John-Paul Martin
"The super deluxe burritos were absolutely fabulous. We have been meaning to try this restaurant for some time. We arrived to pick up our takeout..."
Rebecca Eaton
"Inexpensive take out. They sell a lot of burritos and service is..."
Norman Sheehan
"San Rafael may have the best Mexican food around, so there is a lot of competition. With that said, this may be my favorite spot. The burrito I had..."
Nicholas Basile
"I ate here several times a week for years when I lived in San Rafael and it was always delicious! My favorite chicken mole of anywhere! There is..."
Peter S
"Great food. Favorite..."
Geoff Wright
"Cool little spot, easy to find "once you finally find parking". Line gets a little long during lunch hour which is a good sign. The place could use..."
Vicente Caro
Picante
82/100 (800 ratings)
Quick Bites
Central American
Spanish
Mexican
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
South American
Central American
Mexican
Spanish
Latin
South American
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Carnitas
Super Burrito
tacos al pastor
Fajita Salad
Fajitas
Bruschetta
Camarones
Shrimp Tacos
Tacos de Pollo Asado
Tapas
Caesar Salad with Chicken
Carne Asada with Rice & Refried Beans Guacamole and Salsa and Chips
Tacos
Chips and Salsa
Fish Tacos
Chipotle Salad
Chilaquiles Verdes
Mexican Chicken Caesar Salad
Papaya Agua Fresca
Super Nachos Asada
Burrito
Machaca Con Huevos Plate
Marinated Jalapenos
Central American
Latin
Spanish
South American
Mexican
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"The parking lot is always full here for good reason. It’s a well know and much loved spot for high quality Mexican food. Picante turns out..."
Alison Mittelstadt
"Food was very fresh and authentic, which felt like a rare experience with Mexican food in Marin. I also liked that you could order at the counter..."
Manav Khandelwal
"This is the best Mexican eatery in the SF North Bay! Everything is made fresh daily and delicious. Service is friendly and warm, and everything..."
Susan Simmons
"Everything was delicious...fish tacos were fresh and especially enjoyed the watermelon juice😋 (As a dine in customer refills should be free but..."
Mahogany B
"Best burrito in San Rafael. Super with chorizo/pollo 👌🏽 Shrimp burrito and pepitas salad also great. Nice staff, super fast, and the price is..."
Jason Ghiraldini
"Yum! Love going to Picante! Great service, tasty food at reasonable prices and they don't dilly dally ... Food gets made quickly making it a great..."
Jodie Campbell
"comida perfecta y buena gente! amazing food, great service and very pleasant ambiance. they had delicious vegan options on the menu with a butternut..."
ngn
"Yum! Got the fish tacos (they are grilled not fried) and they were delicious. The super burrito was awesome as well, but it doesn’t come with guac..."
Olivia Benesch
"Excellent cuisine. Just would like to have a pictures of dishes, because of language skills. Thank you..."
Dennis
"The super vegetarian burrito is good! Not the best vegetarian I've had however it is above average! Great prices too. Definitely not an expensive..."
Sunny Wu
"Fish tacos. Excellent portions, service is quick and friendly staff. A solid place for eats where normally one has to spend $30 for a meal in Marin...."
Rxonmymind
"This place has the best Super burrito fajitas since the last 27 + years..."
Gerard Gunnink
"My new favorite Mexican restaurant in San Rafael. It may even be a realistic challenger to Mi Peublo in Novato... Yes, it's that..."
Mark Gunn
"The best taqueria that I know of in the north bay. Most taquerias are like carbon copies, nothing unique. Their squash burrito is great, even if..."
Tony Brown
"They have awesome vegetarian options vegan options and the best fish tacos in town I highly recommended them to anyone who likes top quality..."
Nature Mann
"Great food. Great prices. Love their..."
Sunil Sodah
"Always the best taqueria in San Rafael. Friendly staff and very filling food. The Picante House salad with grilled chicken is amazing. I also love..."
Larry Salvisberg
"To Ryan Bauer, who recently left a 1 star review because Picante would not correct the problem without a receipt. Please understand, Picante has a..."
Gabriel K. Skipper
"Had the salad pepitas and shrimp. The shrimp were very flavorful and cooked perfectly! The salad was simple but very summery. The restaurant was..."
Debra Schlee
Casa Manana
79/100 (1123 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Spanish
Spanish
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Burrito
Sit down
Spanish
Mexican
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Cheap Eats
"Casa Manana is a hidden gem with quality not-your-average ingredients. Salvadorean food is among my favorites so it was really exciting to find a..."
Jenne Erigero Alderks
"Still relatively undiscovered in its medical center hideaway, Casa Mañana serves breakfast all day. Don't miss the cheese pupusas mojadas when..."
Carole Terwilliger Meyers
"Can fully recommend! The super friendly staff made you feel like you’ve been there many times. Great service and excellent food. A bit hidden,..."
Kai Kienzle (rmpl7)
"What a great little gem tucked away among the office complex in San Rafael! Pleasant, with indoor and outdoor tables, it feels casual & inviting. The..."
Jennifer Michels
"Love this little place. The staff treated us like we were regulars even though this is the first time I’ve been here. Food was excellent, and the..."
Jon Cassaday
"Great food, super friendly service, great atmosphere. All around fabulous place to eat! You wont be disappointed here! Indoor and outdoor seating..."
Rose Thayer
"Hadn't been here in years! Great lunch in a quiet outdoor courtyard with tables under shade from umbrellas. I got a combo with green chicken..."
Larry Salvisberg
"Dig the vibes, food comes from a small kitchen. My favorite mole sauce. I come here time after time, even though there's not a full bar, their food..."
jim hite
"A little hard to find but totally worth the stop... SO good! Go into the plaza. Don't forget a churro, absolutely..."
Marissa Nordahl
"Really cute cafe. It's hidden inside the medical building. Authentic Mexican food and really sweet workers...."
Venus A
"Wonderful quiet, shady patio dining. Very interesting..."
John Louie
"So happy this family has given us Casa Manana for more than 30 years. I have been eating here since my older son was a baby, he is now 31. The staff..."
Guinevere Lucius
"We were looking for a place where my friends' dog would be welcome, and found Casa Mañana. The Sopa de 7 Mare was filled with seafood, and I was..."
Michael Roberts
"Wonderful food and a friendly experience! Would definitely go back when in the area. Prices are great as..."
Nicole Haseley
"The food was really delicious. Very friendly service. The server provided good recommendations. They have many vegetarian options. Very cozy place..."
Priyank Kothari
"Just great food! Tastes like it's made with..."
Dylan Robinson
"Consistently terrific meal out in the courtyard, such flavor, such excellent service, a family favorite for years!! ^^^ the Joe Strummer, pork and..."
Brian McInnis