Best tacos in Marin! Betsy is so nice and serves is great. Authentic Mexican food. Would recommend!

This review is long overdue! The food here is absolutely incredible. I'm originally from Southern California, so I'm pretty picky about Mexican food. It's surprisingly hard to find truly great Mexican food in Northern California, but this is, without a doubt, one of the best spots I've found. Everything we've tried has been consistently delicious...the burratas, the burritos, the corn... every meal has been outstanding. You can genuinely taste the care and love that goes into the food. Thank you for delivering such consistently amazing meals. We're always happy to support your business and look forward to many more visits. Keep doing what you're doing! Thank you! read more

It's the best Mexican food in Marin. Looks like Betzy's taking over the entire strip there... hopefully she can do 4th street next!!! Haha read more

These are some tasty tacos ... and a great little find in an unsuspecting spot in San Rafael

The tacos needed more flavor they are very bland and the salsa wasn't spicy enough for me. The Torta Cubana was very flavorful and good! The bread was toasted to perfection and not soggy. I I used my hand for size comparison (typically a size small in gloves) in the pictures. Tacos were small but torta was regular size. Being from the south I would not call this a "go to place for tacos" only go to for the torta. I also got the horchata drink and it was okay. read more

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I have eaten shrimp tacos all over California - from the delicious taco trucks of Stockton to them fire tacos all over the Bay, but mannnnn I ain't lying when I say these are the first shrimp tacos to make me raise an eyebrow on first bite! OMG they are good. I think the main difference is that they deep fry the shrimp so you get a crunch when you bite in, and they make their own sauce, which can get spicy for some (you can ask for it on the side). I've been about three times now, had to let the owner know she's cooking up something special. This is the spot when you're in Marin county. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Small restaurant with a lot of overturn.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our food came out fast even during the noon hour when they were very busy. I had a couple Gorditas and a papusa. Al pastor meat in the gorditas was crisp and delicious. Bomba Papusa was the rightfully named because it was bomb! Super friendly staff. If I lived closer I'd be a regular for sure! read more

Betzy's tacos - Gorditas and bomba papusa - Salvadoran Near Me - San Rafael, California

Everything about this place was amazing! We ordered the Quesabirria and they were perfect. Service was fast and very kind. read more

Betzy's tacos - Quesabirria - Salvadoran Near Me - San Rafael, California

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Been here a few times before and recently enjoyed a meal to myself. The quesabirilla are my go-to order. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Small interior dining area with a larger outdoor seating area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food takes a little bit, but that just means it's fresh! The salsas are tasty, especially the habanero. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Friendly service and clean restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great place for a solo meal or to catch up with 1 or 2 others, as space is limited.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Betzy's tacos - My order of quesabirilla - Salvadoran Near Me - San Rafael, California

Betzy's Tacos is my all time favorite place for Tacos Carnitas! Whenever I have a craving for Tacos carnitas, which is often, I go to Betzy's! I have tried other restaurants for Tacos Carnitas but they don't even come close to how very delicious Betzy's Tacos are! read more

Betzy's tacos - Tacos Carnitas - Salvadoran Near Me - San Rafael, California

I picked up an assortment to go for the office party, and it was fabulous! We shared Tacos Al Pastor, Quesaberrias, , Veggie Quesadillas, and a super Burrito. Every dish was out of this world fabulous. And the people there are super nice. Highly recommended!! read more

Delicious, quick service, lovely small business!! I came to Betzy's after hiking in Mt. Tamalpais and the food here really hit the spot. We enjoyed the carne asada fries, al pastor burrito, and a very refreshing melon agua fresca. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great value and lovely location!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I will definitely be back when I am in town! read more

Betzy's tacos - mexican fries (carne asada) - Salvadoran Near Me - San Rafael, California

I feel like most places that do both tacos and pupusas tend to only do one of them well. But both are pretty solid at Betzy's and the selection of meats on the taco side is also pretty good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]While there's outdoor seating, there were a lot of hornets around and I ended up having to move back inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Great tacos and food in general. Price is not too bad for Marin for authentic food! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The spot is hall in the wall and the ambiance is friendly people and locals.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service is lovely. Never had a bad experience and whenever we want tacos and nachos this is the first spot that comes to mind! There are many overpriced spots in Marin and I honestly think this is literally the best one yet! read more

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Love their pupusas! Freshly made to order, large and tasty. Always good service and fair prices for the quality. read more

Betzy's tacos - Pupusa assortment with sauces and slaw - Salvadoran Near Me - San Rafael, California

Best vegetarian burrito I've ever had in my life. The sautéed/cooked vegetables combined with perfectly melted cheese results in this fabulously caramelized delight. I come here often and, I have to say, it's also the most consistent restaurant this side of the mountain. Never disappoints; always hits. Ten out of ten. Pro tip: their pupusas are off the chain. The wife and I always split one in addition to our burritos. read more

The best taqueria in Marin. All of the meats are delicious on their own so they are great in tacos or burritos or fries. One time I ordered the Mexican fries with carnitas and the first bites were transcendent. My head tipped back and I ascended into the clouds. The employees are chill. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside seating is pretty limited and average.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]On nice days there are tables outside that are lovely.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We both do takeout and eat there. NB: The salsa is also delicious but they've made it super hot over the past couple years. We always order salsa on the side because it's pretty insane and most of my family can't take it so we self dose. read more

Get the pupusas. They're my favorite local takeout to get. Vegetarian option: frijoles con queso (pupusas). So good. My favorite. Very savory, salty, and delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's more of a takeout place than anything, small inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They're on DoorDash and you can also order directly. Service is efficient and friendly. read more

Great happy place to enjoy house made tortillas with delicious fillings. On my visit the carnitas was particularly great and [[HIGHLIGHT]]I appreciate the casual atmosphere and friendly service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Betzy's tacos - Agua de piña, carnitas, al pastor, carne asada - Salvadoran Near Me - San Rafael, California

I will dream about the pupusas and quesadillas at this place. Friends showed us this restaurant which recently opened in their neighborhood, and I gotta say it was the best pupusa and best quesadilla I have ever had. A lot of pupusas I've had are overly doughy with not enough filling, but this one had an incredible ratio, with so much filling that it was spilling out of the dough. And with many vegetarian options! And the quesadilla- I have no idea what they did to it to make it taste so good, but it was out of this world. Will also put in a plug for their horchata which was delicious and not overly sweet. The service is very quick (food was out within 10 minutes), and the restaurant is small with some bar seating at the window and a table in the corner, but cute. Can't wait to come back here. read more

Betzy's tacos - Carne asada quesadilla - Salvadoran Near Me - San Rafael, California

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Delicious handmade tortillas, good asada with all the spicy trimmings. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Gets a bit crowded at lunchtime with high school students from the nearby country club.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Authentic tacos in San Rafael! I'm from San Francisco but my office is in San Rafael. We ordered a large amount of food for the office, including birria tacos, carne asada tacos, and burritos. Everyone loved their food but I only tasted the birria tacos. They were yummy! The tacos were still crispy despite the time it took to transport them back to the office. The consume was flavorful. Customer service is great. They were able to accommodate our large order in the middle of their busy lunch hour. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Betzy's is a small, casual place with a handful of tables inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Their line was out the door![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'll be back to try more items. read more

I love this place. Everything about it. The staff, the food. Just the Best!! What a great find. So glad I found. read more

Glad to find this little spot! After a couple trips down south recently, was in the mood for some flavor, which Marin can lack. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Being opened past 9pm and some seats outside like a taco truck might have, it was a nostalgic comfy vibe for a quick bite.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Papusas on point. So much more j want to try. The slaw ratio to pulida was a bit light, and it costs for any extra. My only gripe. Can't wait to go back. read more

My new favorite spot for really good Guatemalan food! I've sampled a lot of the menu, and everything is delicious. EVERYTHING. As if that weren't enough, Betzy and her staff are so warm and welcoming and kind. Highly recommend. My initial visit was part of the grand opening / yelp elite event, and I am so glad I went! The food is freshly made, and comes out piping hot! So, give yourself a few minutes to let it cool down. Our order for a family of 4 is 6 quesabirria tacos (no onion), 3 picaditos (asada, al pastor, carnitas), and 2 pupusas combinación (meat, cheese, loroco). I'm not even sure how to express how good and perfect it is. Just delicious. As far as ambience, there is outdoor seating, which is great. There's also 1 large communal table and some bar stools in the window inside. It's pretty much set up for to go or quick eats, but there's a full parking lot and totally fine to hang out. Love this spot. Have been back a few times, and my kids request Betzy's by name now. read more

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Legit tacos! [[HIGHLIGHT]]I found this place on a list and can't believe how crowded it was on a Thursday lunch.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered at the counter. My kids both got two plain carnitas tacos. (They can customize your taco order) I got the tripe and al pastor tacos and one birria. I also asked for a side of rice, which they got (not on menu). Overall amazing hole in the wall place and delicious tacos. I'll be back! read more

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Wow! The food and the flavors here were excellent. The tacos were the star. We tried carnitas and al pastor - and could not decide which was better. The quesabirria was also excellent. I would not order quesadilla again as the tacos are too good. The spicy salsas were also good. read more

Another Mexican food place in Marin that is overpriced and lacks flavor. Sadly the burrito was not good and I only took one bite. The birria tacos had no flavor, a tiny sprinkle of onions and the consume was flavorless. Not traditional. Basically beef/pork dripping and broth with some cilantro. Lacks any chilis that give consume flavor and color. Nothing had salt (not like there is any flavor the salt would have brought out). Service was fast and good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Restaurant was small but nice and clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Out of politeness I didn't even try to get a refund. So far the best Mexican food nearby is Taqueria Bahia. read more

Betzy's tacos - Birria Tacos - Salvadoran Near Me - San Rafael, California

Great food & service! Grabbed a huge takeout order yesterday. It was ready on time and everyone was happy with their food. Delish!! Cute & colorful storefront and small kitchen. There's a large table and counter seating inside with outdoor/parking lot spaces to dine in. Can't wait to come back! read more

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No real Mexican food . Pupusa ok 2of 5 No flavor. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Atmosphere is fine.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Customer service is fine. read more

When I first came here for the Yelp event I ordered some tacos and a quesadilla. They were good. Tonight I was driving by and saw they were still open and banged a u turn to get on some grub. I ordered a super burrito with al pastor and a horchata to go. The wait was a little confusing as 2 people that came in after me received their orders before me. They were not called in, they ordered at the counter. I get home and unwrap the burrito and throw some salsa verde on it. Take a nice size bite and BAM! Absolutely no flavor. Bland as bland can be. Even the salsa. I was surprised as my first encounter was very positive. This burrito would not bring me back. Not sure what happened here. Al pastor should be bursting with flavor. Very disappointed, sorry Betsy. read more

Betzy's tacos - Homemade pupusas in the works - Salvadoran Near Me - San Rafael, California

We need more wonderful local places like Betzy's! I have waited to review Betzy's until we tried a variety of different items, on different visits. The Burritos we super-flavorful, and not too moist, which makes them perfect for eating on the run...or getting them home in appetizing condition. Loved 'em. The Tacos were fresh and crispy, yum! We enjoyed the whole rainbow of them...Pastor, Carnitas, Carne Asada, all fresh and bright flavors, with that Mexico City street-food flair! We love their Pupusas...they transport us back to vacations in Central America (and a couple of the best places in The Mission District). They're really not hard to make at home, but they're even easier to order here..and they're perfect! We absolute love their Horchata and Aquafrescas. Even if I'm not hungry, I will stop by for one of those. It's easy to eat here, even if you're by yourself. They have a bar to sit at, by the window, a communal table inside, and a tented area just outside, at parking lot curb. They keep that area carefully cleaned and welcoming. At Betzy's the service is friendly and efficient... freshly made-to-order food takes a moment to make, but they get you in and served pretty quickly! Speaking of Parking... they are in a small mall with easy parking right in front. read more

Betzy's tacos - ¡ Gracias, Betzy ! - Salvadoran Near Me - San Rafael, California

This is my go to place to get tacos, I like the carnitas and veggie. They taste really good, the meat is juicy and has flavor. I finally found the best spot to get tacos in San Rafael. I highly recommend! read more

Definitely a go to spot, has great tacos, pupusas and I love the esquite. I would recommend to anyone and prices are good as well. You should try the pupusa pizza! read more

Saw this restaurant pop up on my Instagram feed so I had to check it out myself to see what's popping. Went here to try out their quesabirria. To be honest, I'd give them a 7.5/8 out of 10. The birria was soft and tender but the consome was too watery, no taste. Maybe on some days they are good. Every quesabirria is oily but I think I should try other things on the menu. Self complimentary water is self serve. Overall, it's a cool little spot for San Rafael. read more

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Like the old Mervyn's commercials, when they had their sign out, I was chanting open, open, open! When they finally opened, people were so happy. We needed something like this in this Best Buy Outlet plaza. Same owner as Moonlight Deli, Betzy is a savvy business woman. She loves making people happy with food, and who doesn't love food? What a great combo tacos + pupusas ~ FTW! The horchata is also delicious. All their tacos are tasty, can't go wrong with the pupusas, Revuelta is my fave! 'Til next time ~ cheers and see you on Yelp (SYOY)! read more

A lot of positives here. High quality hand made tortillas, tender high quality meat, everything cooked very well, [[HIGHLIGHT]]clean space and bathroom[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], friendly staff and fast service. However, the flavor is a bit bland, even with their sauces. It could benefit from a bit more salt and a bit more spice. Almost feels like it's made for very bland palates. read more

Betzy's tacos - Tacos: carnitas, carne asada, lengua - Salvadoran Near Me - San Rafael, California

Betsy's Taco's is my new favorite place to eat in Marin. It's in the same parking lot as Jack in the Box between 3rd and 4th St in San Rafael. Plenty of parking and an outdoor covered seating area. This small woman owned business is the bomb. The tacos are homemade. I ordered a Carnitas taco and a spinach and cheese Papusa. I also got watermelon water. This was the best taco I've ever had. I've had a few.. homemade tortillas were soft and fresh. The Carnitas tasted like it was just made. Enough crisp to soft succulent ratio. It's a cheerful atmosphere. I felt like someone's living grandma cooked her best food for me. The Papusa had very fresh masa and was light and airy. I've never had a Papusa like that. Tasty, delicious, unique. I'm moved and in love with this place! read more

Betzy's tacos - Carnitas taco - Salvadoran Near Me - San Rafael, California

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My favorite go-to spot in San Rafael for pupusas and tacos. I go back and forth between SF and Marin, and this place equals what you'd find in the Mission. read more

This is a spot for tacos. Handmade tortillas are a standout. Carnitas is great. A little crispy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Few tables outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more