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.

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.

Ambiance is awesome (IMO). Food was really good…read more Good service. We arrived at 1:30 on a Saturday. Only 5-6 other people in the restaurant/bar while we were there. Not sure why there weren't more.

I used to really enjoy going to Marinitas, but unfortunately it hasn't felt the same since the…read morechange in ownership. The food that once felt fresh and flavorful now seems a bit inconsistent, and the overall experience just doesn't match what it used to be. The atmosphere is still nice and the location in San Anselmo is great, but the quality and attention to detail seem to have slipped compared to before. I'm hoping things improve because this used to be one of my go-to spots in town. The service was great otherwise.

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.

The steaks were seasoned well, the shrimps was grilled, juicy and combined with the tasty rice it…read morewas delicious! Each plate included a side of fries, veggies and Papusa bread. I shared a dish, servings were huge. The sweet plantains is a must, with the creame and beans it was a home cooked dish. Service was a bit slow but there were only 2 servers and probably need to add more. Restaurant is nothing fancy but food was great! Must try in downtown san rafael

Absolutely extraordinary pupusas! I had the loroco & cheese and revuelta. The stop de elote is…read moreabsolutely not too sweet as most places, but way too much sugar. So this is great. Everything crazy good, wow. Can't wait to be back. It's on the main drag of this town.

Sooo good! I love coming here for their shrimp burrito, and the star of the show, pupusas. My…read moreabsolute favorite one is the chicharron con queso. It comes with 2 pupusas, cabbage, and salsa. Really really good! Staff is friendly, and it's small inside, but there is almost always one empty table. They also have some outdoor tables. Decorated nicely as well with music going all the time.

I stopped in before a showing at the Larkspur Theater, looking for something quick and familiar. I…read moreordered two pupusa revueltas and a horchata. The pupusas came out hot, which I appreciated, but something was off from the start. They were visibly misshapen compared to what I'm used to, and the filling was just... strange. The texture inside was almost mushy grainy, like cooked rice, which isn't something I've ever encountered in a pupusa. I kept waiting for the flavor to win me over, but it never did. Mediocre and a little flat. Not offensive, just uninspired. The horchata was fine. I finished it. If you're in Larkspur and craving Salvadoran food specifically, I'd keep looking. If you're just hungry and nearby, it'll get you through the movie. That's about the best I can say.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Came here by chance with a hunger inside me. Discovered a little gem! Looks iffy from the outside…read more It inside it clean, sunny, and smells warm and delicious. The staff was super friendly and welcoming. It's like a cute little burger shop but for pupusas. The vibes are great. Clearly a lot of regulars here, stones throw from Marin Civic Center. Side-note -- you can freely roam around inside the civic center which is one of the most mind-bendingly beautiful public buildings, a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece that inspired a George Lucas for Star Wars. But anyhow, yes, the smell, the happy chatter, the bright windows, lots of little tables, very clean, it just feels right. I don't know Blankita but I can tell she's great. I got three pupusas, cheese and bean, revueltas, and cheese and loroco made with rice flour instead of corn. All were excellent, 5-6 bucks a piece. There are not many places like this in Marin, that feel they could be in the Mission. It's definitely going to be a tempting exit on my way home from work.

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.

I would go out of my way to go to Los Moles. One of my favorite places to eat in the bay…read more I would highly recommend going for their lunch buffet on the weekends. They have amazing moles, carnitas, and more. Ambiance is nice, it's cozy and the inside of the restaurant is roomy. Service was also fine, I had no issues.

My 3 stars are for the buffet brunch only. All of the staff…read moreare so pleasant & accommodating! Thank you so much. They all were 5+ stars folks. I also really enjoyed their coffee on the buffet brunch. Tasted more like Chai, either way it was delicious! Our friends are the best that joined us. Parking here is terrible. The meat in the buffet mole dishes had either skin, fat, brain, idk, too much for me. I just don't like meat well enough to eat any of that. I did really like their cilantro rice! Thankfully! And I paid additionally to have some chips & salsa. So if there is a next time, I shall have tequila & a prawns dish. No buffet here for me. The place is small & rustic.