El Palmar

We received a recommendation for Las Cazuelas by the hotel staff for good Mexican food. It was only…read moreabout 5 minutes from our hotel. Decent parking and bustling with locals and tourists. The food was delicious!!! We had the carne asada nachos (huge portion) and grilled chicken quesadilla. They also have a complimentary chips and salsa bar. The avocado salsa was my favorite. I also would like to mention the restaurant was comfortable, casual, clean with ample seating. Prices are reasonable for the area. The staff were friendly and engaging. And the wait for our food was not long. We definitely plan a return visit when we are back in the area.

This restaurant is perfect for a quick grab for Mexican food. We ordered and the staff were really…read morenice and service was incredible. The food arrived in less than 5 minutes. Taste? Amazing. We tried the Al Pastor tacos, Veggie Burrito, and Veggie Tostada. The Al Pastor was really flavorful and juicy, the vegetarian options were amazing. I recommend this restaurant for its variety of vegetarian choices and quick service. The taste of the food was excellent, not including that is was delivered instantly.

Jumbo quesadilla with al pastor

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Michael's Grill and Taqueria

4.2(351 reviews)

0.4 mi

Had the taco salad with blackened chicken and it was great! Husband had carne asada nachos and they…read morewere also tasty and very generous with the meat. We will definitely be coming back.

We always place huge to go orders when we are in the area. Our food is always ready on time and…read morenicely organized. The wraps are divine, especially the blackened chicken wrap and potato wrap. We've been customers for 30+ years.

Blackened chicken

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Blackened prawn tostada platter.

Aki Fresh Mex

4.7(294 reviews)

0.3 mi

Fresh flavorful food. Wonderfully warm and welcoming staff (family) a special gem. HIGHLY…read morerecommend!!

Delicious, one of a kind, super fresh with local ingredients. This is probably the best Mexican…read morefood I have had. So much so that we had them cater a party for us and all our guests were blown away. Highly recommend!

Interior

Calabacitas

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Los Chapulines (the grasshoppers!)

Sarita's Mexican Restaurant

3.3(164 reviews)

0.7 mi

This location is one of my mom's and I go to! I can't believe the stars are not higher for one…read more Have you tasted their food? It is delicious. Have you tried their breakfast? It is also delicious and I firmly believe that they have some of the best pancakes I have ever tasted. The lady who is the server who is literally always there always friendly always kind is amazing sweet friendly and inviting, when you walk in you see a classic Taqueria style restaurant beautiful colors no-frills just it is what it is and I'm thankful for that. I love this restaurant. We will always be back And I was just saying today that I was so thankful that they are consistent all these years later. My very first job was with my mom at a dentist office and we were next to the Prunedale location. The food was spot on to their other locations, same recipes, same service, etc. and the food taste authentically the same all these years later, if you want like fancy fusion style food, don't come here if you wanna eat some food like you're going to your Tias house come here I didn't say like your grandma's house. I said like your Tia's house and if you know what's up, you know what that means We love you Saritas Marina!

Came here the other night and got a carne asada burrito, I'm pretty sure they gave the the verde…read moreburrito with pork because it didn't seem like carne to me. Regardless of that mistake it was still pretty good. I wish it was the carne asada so I could give it a true rating. Other than that, service was good, and the salsa was also pretty good! There is plenty of seating inside and it looked pretty clean inside. Would come try something else! No pics this time

Sarita's Mexican Restaurant - Soup delivered and all the juice is in the bag because they don't know how to change their containers so it don't melt out the bottom!!!

Soup delivered and all the juice is in the bag because they don't know how to change their containers so it don't melt out the bottom!!!

Why all the grease?

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Papa Chevo's Taco Shop

3.4(388 reviews)

0.3 mi

The food was amazing! Authentic, large portions, and great flavor! We had the nachos, super…read moreburrito, and tacos!

What a great way to leave a visited city. Work went well people are nice. And I was able to try an…read moreamazing al pastor wet burrito from Papa Chevos. If you have a big appetite try them out. I'm full.

Carne Asada Fries

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Chips and Guacamole

Annie’s House

4.5(126 reviews)

We have been following Chef Stephen and Annie Lo for over 20 years! From Prunedale at Jim's…read moreRestaurant to now Marina at Annie's House! Their food never disappoints and they are always adding new items to enjoy! A great choice between Chinese and American! They have a big "To Go" following but if you have the chance to stay and dine in, you will be pleasantly surprised Annie will make you feel like family from the first visit and Stephen will make your order any way you like it! He has been a Chef over 45 years and worked in restaurants in San Francisco before opening his first restaurant over 25 years ago in Prunedale! Bring your family and friends and enjoy their wide and varied menu! His steaks are incredible, as well as his salads and pastas. He is now well known in Marina for his Chinese food and the place is hopping in the evening with orders to go! Special orders do not upset them and Steve is very versed in healthy eating and he will suggest alternatives if you're trying to eat a little healthier! He has helped people with clean eating with their food to go! They can also cater your next party or gathering. Just give them some good notice! One of our favorite places to go in Marina

I was craving fish and chips on a trip, and they had them! I didn't know what to expect but the…read morefish was so delicious, perfect amount of butter (not oily at all), and the sauce wasn't too sour like I have had before! Also she gave us wonton chips with sweet/chili sauce and it was so tasty She was super sweet and kind, so I really appreciated that! I liked the outside place as well, it's pink and it looks cozy.

Perfect for lunch or dinner for a delicious family or couples outing. I suggest call ahead for reservations on weekends.

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Sweet and Sour Chicken

Isidro's Taco Shop

3.3(232 reviews)

Wanted to try another new place so stopped by their drive thru!…read more The service is nice, I said I didn't like onions so she said the California has onion and recommended to get them removed. (This is why there's no guacamole on items, but got it on the side.) I also got the asada fries which were better! Total $32 for two items. The asada fries aren't too bad. The amount of asada given is good. I wish they added beans or more items onto it! Great amount of cheese. (3.5/5) The California burrito really lacked on the fries. Very little! But the rice and beans are good. (3/5) Overall it's definitely just a one stop kind of thing.

The owner Lady is Legendary for Rudeness. lol if you ask people around town they all say the same…read morething. " I use to go there but the lady at the counter is sooo rude I just stopped going. The food is mid pretty expensive which I can get past. but being rude all the time is crazy. She's seems like she's doesn't want to be there and providing any service is a major inconvenience for her.

11/22/24 Noticed this sign when I paid. $21 for 2 chorizo bfast burritos. Bring cash next time.

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Asada fries no guacamole

El Salvadoreno Pupuseria

4.5(184 reviews)

As a Salvadoran myself I guarantee this place has such an authentic taste from back home since…read moreI've discovered it I always make sure to make a stop when I'm in the area! ------------- De verdad que la comida es muy buena, la atención del personal es muy amigable! Me encanta! El sabor puro de El Salvador!

I really enjoy coming here to get their bean and cheese pupusas, it's comfort food that I really…read moreenjoy. I've always had my orders to go so I can't speak to the service for dining in, but the service for Togo orders are great. Very friendly staff.

Interior and ordering counter

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Salt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette

3.6(878 reviews)

1.2 mi

•$$$

Not sure what else to say besides delicious!…read more Neat atmosphere, big open bar with plenty of seating and they have their open fire grill on one side. Service was really good, he was well on top of everything! The food. Got some happy hour wings....as soon as the leg came out and tried them, ordered another for the table. They were so good with a lot of flavor and the sauce that comes with it was also delicious, only wish they put a little side of that with the plate. The burger was fantastic, every bite was packed with flavor meat was juicy, cheese was melty, sauce was perfect. Such a good place to try and highly recommend.

We were enjoying a weekend getaway at The Sanctuary Beach Resort and walked over to Salt Wood for…read moredinner. We didn't have a reservation on a Friday night, but were seated immediately without issues. The starter bread and butter were very delicious. I ordered fish and chips, everything was crispy and seasoned well. The portion was also huge. There was a live saxophone player, which created a nice and joyful atmosphere. I would definitely dine here again if I am in the area!

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Tico's Breakfast and Lunch

4.3(475 reviews)

0.6 mi

This has been my go to for a while in the Marina area. I hadn't been back for several years, and…read morethey moved within the same shopping complex. Apparently they had just re opened that day. The service was outstanding, and they accommodated us moving tables due to temperature changes and our children making a lot of noise. (We requested the moves and they accommodated us each time). The food was fire, I had the burger medium, it was cooked perfectly to order and had fresh vegetables (lettuce, tomato, onion). They were all fresh off the vine and ripe and the garlic fries were served hot with just the right amount of spice. 10/10 for ambience, service, and cuisine. Well Done. Gabe Frutos and Family

Actually, my AI assistant helped me find this place. We are on our way back from our anniversary in…read moreCarmel and we found this cute little location. We were greeted warmly and got our coffees and food very quickly. The servings are so generous. And everything was just so delicious. We will definitely be back. Oh and I don't know if I mentioned that the coffee is superb!

Interior of Tico's

Traditional Egg Benedict & country potatoes

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Bagel & Lox - smoked salmon, sliced tomatoes, red onions, cream cheese, & capers

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Anna B.

8 years ago

The food was great! I ordered the salmon, delicious! Pleasant atmosphere, the staff were polite and attentive for refills, etc, and they didnt grab your plate out from under you during your last bite. Lol.. I will be going again! read more

Edgar G.

7 years ago

Great size plates and actually pretty great flavor, specially their salsa that they bring you along with your chips when you first sit down.

Gin L.

7 years ago

They have very good food here. burrito supreme is what you are looking for if you are very hungry.

Dela G.

5 years ago

The food here is always fresh and delicious . The owners are very nice and aim to please.

Lily A.

16 years ago

Awesome pasole! (spell check?)

El Palmar - mexican - Updated September 2026

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