My partner had eaten here before and was craving it post trail run…read more We ordered the pork ribs combination plate and the roast pork sandwich. The service was impeccable with helpful workers constantly monitoring and making sure everyone was taken care of. One of the workers was friendly and gave us the run down on recommendations and what was popular. The interior is so colorful too! This place is amazing !! The sandwich hit the spot with the perfect amount of meat and veggies along with the sauce. The pink beans were nice to try and were a nice side to the perfectly salted ribs. The ribs were made so well and had the perfect amount of salt to meat ratio and went well with the rice. The lemon zesty salad was refreshing and the garlic platains really hit the spot. We both enjoyed the meal so much and need to try other items.

Maybe it's bc I've never had this food before but it was not really worth the hype that everyone…read morewas giving it. Me and bf ordered a lot of food just to see the variety and a taste of everything. We shared a table with 4 other customers as the place isn't very big and honestly I felt bad since we ordered a lot of food that easily could've taken a lot of space. We tried to minimize the area by transferring similar dishes near one another and stacking our plates on top of each other or really close to each other. Overall it was good to try! Not sure if we'd go back again but it's an experience that anyone should try!

If you're looking for authentic Guatemalan cuisine, this place is a must-visit! The restaurant was…read morevery clean, and the ambiance was warm, welcoming, and comfortable. The wait staff was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. The food was the highlight, some of the most authentic Guatemalan flavors I've had. Everything was well-seasoned, fresh, and full of traditional flavor. They also offer a nice variety of dishes, making it easy for everyone to find something they'll enjoy. I highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely be coming back!

#30 of 31 for 2026!!!…read more Get the garnachos! So good!!!!!! The surf and turf we got was really tasty. I think this was the first time I had Guatemalan food before and I would def come back. Tastes authentic (:

La Esperanza Pupuseria and Diner opened 5ish years ago where El Perol Pervuian once was. Inside…read more and outside seating available. Greeted quickly, courteously upon arrival. Ordered, pay at counter. Food came within 15 minutes. Cashier not English prolific. Enough to process my order. Decor of pics, paintings. Guatemalan/El Salvador artifacts & flags. Soft music in background. Offerings (El Salvador): pupusas, breakfast, lunch, soups, entrees, best sellers. Bites: Bistec Encebollado (steaks & onions 20.69) -heated up warm corn tortillas, not freshly made in house. Commercial grade. Ok. Nothing special. -dab of fresh salad of iceberg lettuce, tomatos, cucumbers, lime squeeze. Deliz it was. -fresh fluffy rice helped soak up juices from steaks -beans smooth creamy texture. tasty. -many steak pieces: some chewy, some tender. Mostly large. Grilled tomatos and onions added sublime savoriness. 4.5 stars. Service: great! Quality: pretty good. Corn Tortillas a minor issue. Quantity: reasonable.

They make your pupusas fresh and over-sized within 10 minutes! I chose cheese, spinach, zucchini,…read moreand pork. Very tender and savory inside. The outside was grilled to perfection--well done... *not* undercooked like some pupuserias. Lively Latin music played at a nice volume where you can talk with your companions. Merengue and more. You give your order and are given a number. You pick your own seat. Signs are bilingual--mostly Latin patrons, which is my usual litmus test that usually means the food has authentic flavor, which I love and look for from ethnic dining experiences. It's very clean and looks freshly painted. I was here just before noon and there was a steady stream of patrons.

Chica y Café is such a little hidden gem! It's a small Colombian and Peruvian restaurant, and the…read morefood is really, really good. Their Colombian tamales, fried empanadas, mojarra frita, patacones and arepas are delicious and taste homemade. The people who work there are so nice and really take care of their customers. There are a couple of tables if you want to eat there, but it's mainly a pickup place. I love finding little places like this. The food is excellent, the people are wonderful, and I definitely recommend trying Chica and Café. You won't be disappoin

Good food and service, yes, yes, yes . Ambiance amazing, amen, amen, amen, amen, amenread more

Fresh and fantastic food. I particularly love their Bistec Argentino and their classic Peruvian…read moreceviche. Their pulpo anticuchero is a MUST try. The service is very warm and attentive. Their drinks were absolutely delicious. SUPER spacious and is great for bringing a large group of friends or a party. The owner is wonderful and I can tell how much work he puts into this restaurant. Must try bay area spot!

I went back again to double-check and yes, this Marin classic is now the best Peruvian restaurant…read morein Marin. I don't say that lightly but do so without reservation. My hats off to the chef, a Peruvian, for the good work he is doing. My wife and I ate there last weekend celebrating Peru Independence day w/ a special menu. The place slowly filled with Peruvians. Exclamations of Salud, Dinero, y Amor could be heard. BIG smiles and sighs of home-sick soothing happiness over giant plates of Pollo ala Brasa. Ceviche, Jalea (so good my normally gluten free wife said WHATEVER and ate it anyway!), sauces, traditional spices, PERUVIAN Pisco Sours, and much more. I know and love Peruvian food. I was lucky enough to marry into a Peruvian family and cuisean. Mamita has been teaching me how to prepare Peruvian dishes for many years now and my wife as well. Service and staff are professional and friendly. The restaurant and facilities are clean and well maintained. Not to knock the Mexican menu items. They are also truly delicious. I recently also had mutiple items at a lunch with my son. "Dad, those are the best carne asada tacos I ever had." So, yes, best Peruvian food I've had around here anywhere. Yes. But, don't skip the Mexican food either on one of your sure to be many trips. Small small Note: If I could make only one very minor suggestion to the wonderful team there. Offer a choice of Mexican chips and salsa or Peruvian style veggie chips and sauces (Aji de rocoto, Juancaini, o Uchucuta). As good as your chips and salsa are, they don't entirely pair well with the Peruvian food. No prob if the Peruvian version has a small fee attached; we get it. Well done Marintas. See you soon.

I used to come here weekly, decades ago, when I worked down the street. I was back in town and came…read moreback for nostalgia. It's the same great quality! This is NOT some typical below par Mexican restaurant where all dishes taste the same, like is common at strip malls across the country. This is fresh and everything is delicious! I would still be here weekly if I lived or worked in the area. Strong recommendation!

Whew! What a treat! If I was closer I'd be here A LOT. I've been going to Casa Manana for over 25…read moreyears and it still hits solid every time. I'm a creature of habit and usually get the mole plantain enchiladas but I veered off track since it's been so long and I'm glad we did. The chili with walnut sauce was light and deliciously packed with flavor. The potato flauta was exceptional! Service super friendly, it was quiet on a Sunday afternoon but that's what also made it so nice. This place is a gem and we are lucky to still have them as part of our community.

CALDO DE RES!! this place has captured my heart with the caldo de res!! It's super flavor and has…read morelovely chunks of veggies and meat that are delightful and delicious! My colleagues have also had the seafood Marisco plate and the pollo chicken plate . I look forward to coming here all the time and I love the music and their customer service is also very warm and welcoming. They have huge TV screens and have soccer usually playing . Highly recommend them and will definitely plan on coming back soon . Love it and will be back !!

I had the garnachas and caldo de res. Because of the glowing reviews of the caldo de res, I came…read morefor that. Cute little Guatemalan flags accompanied the dishes. The garnachas which seemed to be similar to tostadas, were surprisingly soft but not too soggy, so it was great. The caldo de res ticked all the taste boxes. What I had a problem with was the texture of the beef...it was a little tough so I could not finish it. However, everything else about it was simply great. Luckily this restaurant is actually not far! The menu provided was entirely in Spanish, but there are pictures in case you find yourself lost. It was a nice Guatemalan restaurant experience, despite the parking not being the easiest.

This is a small but delightful restaurant in the fast, casual ethnic food category. There's a lot…read moreof Mexican food restaurants out there, which are great, but this restaurant specializes in central American food. If you haven't become familiar with it yet, give it a try! Their pupusa and their tamales are delicious. And you don't have to spend a lot of money to get great tasting food. I only spent $11 for example on my recent lunch there and got two items which filled me up sufficiently. I'll definitely be going back to Cocina Antigua on my rounds through Novato

Homemade tortillas, great flavors/seasoning. I've been looking for good tacos in Marin and there…read moreare only a couple of decent spots - this is definitely at the top for me so far!

I've been meaning to try this place for a while now and finally did today since I had a job close…read moreby. I'm glad I did ! They have jalapeno con queso pupusas I got a bean/cheese, jalapeno/cheese and rebuelta. I'm a foodie and let me tell you I know when someone puts love into their dishes. The pupusas were delicious. The lady that took my order was super sweet and welcoming. She asked me in the middle of my meal if I needed anything else and how everything was. This place got a new customer for sure, I will be back to try other dishes

Popped by after a weekend of camping. Ordered a bunch of different pupusas…read more Excellent: revueltas and chorizo with extra cheese were def the best and most flavorful of the bunch. Top with the cabbage mix and salsa for extra zing! Fried plantains were great too. Good: beef and cheese Skip: jalapeños and spinach, horchata (odd flavor) Good friendly service, big screen showing the World Cup matches.

Took my daughter here on our quest for the best taco in marin. Definitely stood the test, good sign…read morethat we were the only two gringos. We definitely liked the el pastor the best! Juicy, grizzly, tasty!

I don't know if they changed owners , since the food wasn't very good . Until I tried it again…read moreafter 2 years and let me tell you , the burrito especially was goood I give it 5 stars !