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    El Pollo Loco

    2.5 (118 reviews)
    Open 9:30 am - 10:30 pm

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    Chicken Avocado Salad
    Betty C.

    The three of us were pretty darn hungry when we walked in to dine at the El Pollo Loco. One of my dining companions loves this location.He eschews all other locations when possible to eat here. It's been over 20 years since I've eaten at El Pollo Loco and I literally had no memory of what the food was like. I just remember I liked it. The service and setup is similar to every other fast food chain. The one difference is that the final stage where the order is completed with the small miscellaneous items that finishes the order. There was a lot of confusion at this point. multiple people try to complete the order. There were mixups. I think they need to establish the correct workflow in order to polish this. I got the chicken, avocado salad and it was darn healthy. A balanced blend of grilled chicken, beans, rice, corn, avocado and a dab of sour cream. Not a sign of grease. Checking the nutrition information confirmed El Pollo Loco is a healthy choice. The original meal is the best nutritional choice. The portions were sized just right for a very hungry group. It was within acceptable bounds even for diabetics (assuming your blood sugar is on the low side). The food was delicious. I would've said that no matter what since I was starving. But now I remember why I'd liked El Pollo Loco in the first place. Additionally, it was nice to be able to eat a takeout meal without managing the portions to suit the diabetic requirements. This meal is literally so healthy I could skip worrying about it. This one's a keeper.

    Giant blob of fat inside my quesadilla
    Kevin R.

    Food is usually Good but sometimes not , most other pollo loco locations have better quality control Got the new shredded beef quesadilla and it was pretty good until i bit into the 3"x3" fat blob inside , see picture Suprised the cook couldn't see what he was putting inside my quesadilla maybee hes blind Or maybe pollo loco likes to stuff giant blobs of fat inside their quesadillas ?

    Salad with cilantro
    Vuyelwa W.

    FLAME GRILLED CHICKEN: Tender juicy and flavorful chicken. Need I say more. I usually get this once every few weeks for lunch. The chicken is always done right . I get it with the salad with cilantro dressing and broccoli. This still meets my Paleo eating with less effort. The line can move slow but the service is consistent. They also have a wide variety on their menu including salads. Highly recommended!

    No, this is not after I have eaten half of it. Lol.
    Martin W.

    Update: is it just me or are they really making it possible that they make the pieces even smaller??? Not really that anything changed. Pieces are small but tasty and the people in the service are nice and friendly. Make sure you get their app to scan the receipt and get rewards if you go often. If. Or you at least get a free meal piece just for signing up.

    HOURS OF OPERATION HAVE CHANGED FROM 9:00 A.M.-11:00 P.M. TO 10:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M. UNTIL DECEMBER 21ST!!!!!!!

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    1 year ago

    Terrible customer service. No sense of hospitality, overpriced and my order was incomplete. The Mac and cheese is like a soup. Not worth it.

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    This location is one of the cheapest to give condiments, how am I supposed to enjoy my food without a decent amount of salsa.

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    2 years ago

    Worst service ever: got our entire order wrong after I repeated it many times. Remade our order but never apologized.

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    I had a good experience and my meal was delicious.Service was good as always. I will be coming back

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    I got to the Pollo Loco I loved the food it was delicious, everything was fresh, there is a variety of healthy food

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    Today I tried the shredded beef Quesadilla super delicious. The service was good I loved the music I heard.

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    Their chicken have no taste make short very bad food and expensive. I would recommend this food to any one

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    Starbird Chicken

    Starbird Chicken

    3.6(156 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$
    Healthy dining
    Gluten-free friendly

    Great place to regroup, recharge, and grab a quick bite while you strategize what store to go to…read morenext. It's great that they have outdoor seating so you can get some sunshine on the nice days. Also, they never seem to be too busy/ service is always quick. My go to is always the Big Star Sandwich. You get a giant, crispy piece of fried chicken, what's not to love? I also ordered a side of elote which is also a favorite of mine. It's so good! If I could order a large bowl of it, I would.

    Not for me. I finally gave Starbird a try for lunch…read more Ordering is easy. I ordered chicken nuggets. Then I waited about 10 minutes for my order which isn't too bad during a busy time of day. Nuggets arrived as a to-go order in a box inside a huge bag. That was a waste of paper. I never said I wanted it to-go & the person taking the order never asked. If I ever were to go again I'd be sure to state dine-in. Anyway, the real issue is the nuggets. Dry, over-cooked & nearly tasteless. Too much breading although it was crunchy. I'm not a sauce person so I didn't order any. If that is what is supposed to turn these into chicken goodness then it's a fail. They should be tender, juicy & flavorful on their own. The restaurant is bright & clean. The noise level is unpleasantly loud. Nothing in the design of the interior is soaking up the horrible screeching sound of every metal chair that slides on the tile floor as people move around. Everyone working here is friendly & helpful.

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    Starbird Chicken
    Starbird Chicken

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    Flores Corte Madera

    Flores Corte Madera

    3.8(647 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    First time at this location (I've enjoyed their SF spot in the past)…read more What brought us to the Corte Madera Flores was learning about the special vegan menu as we had two vegans in our party. It took almost 10 minutes after we arrived for someone to greet us- not sure why. However we were seated outdoors as we requested which was appreciated. The decor is bright with gorgeous colored tiles. The menu looked terrific, however we weren't provided the special vegan menu without asking for it. Wow, we were impressed with the dishes listed. We started with the chips & salsas- the chips were just as I like them; thin, crispy with salt. My sister had the vegan enchiladas and her husband the vegan pozole which he raved about. My son had the trio of carnitas tacos and was quite satisfied. I thoroughly enjoyed the veggie (not vegan as I love my queso) chile rellenos - they were divine. The sauce was perfectly flavored. We shared the churros for dessert- a bit disappointed as they were not crispy & a bit doughy on the inside. Our server was friendly and the prices were reasonable. All in all a great experience and would return.

    Really lovely outdoor patio and friendly staff. Note that on weekend lunch, you can only order off…read moretheir brunch menu or their vegan menu (which is quite delightful). The food is flavorful and we really liked the Platano Macho as well as their signatue Mexican Iced Coffee that comes with tequila. I did find the main entrees to be expensive given the food portions, but overall, satisfied with the quality. Also note that there is a 4% additional charge added on to support employee benefits.

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    Flores Corte Madera - This environment invites a good time.

    This environment invites a good time.

    Flores Corte Madera - CHILAQUILES - with chicken tinga

    CHILAQUILES - with chicken tinga

    Flores Corte Madera - Carnitas Bowl

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    Shake Shack Marin Country Mart - Shacks with crispy onions

    Shake Shack Marin Country Mart

    2.9(643 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    So, it has been a while since we were here, and things have changed - overall, for the better…read more We came at lunch time (about noon) but the place was not at all busy. A few folks outside some inside. This made ordering quick and easy, and the food was prepared quickly; a benefit for us, perhaps not for the business. The place is still attractive and clean, with plenty of tables outside and inside. I did not that, as my last visit, there is no shade really provided for the outside seating, save ONE small umbrella. Ugh - not sure what the issue is, and being it was a sunny day, we opted to sit inside as much as the patio called to us. The inside is nice, too, though, and there is easy access to the soda fountain machine and condiments. There are still self-ordering kiosks, large digital menus, and of course, you can also order through the app (even if standing inside!) or at the counter. We ordered a bit of each - side, main, and dessert! There was a portabella "'Shroom" burger (with a crisp-fried portobello mushroom filled with melted muenster and cheddar cheeses, topped with lettuce, tomato, and ShackSauce on a toasted potato bun), cheese fries, a mac 'n' cheese, chicken bites, and a Key lime shake, a special offering! Damn the calories, full taste ahead! The food was indeed prepared quickly and served hot. The Shroom burger was my favorite last time, and for taste and texture this time was also delicious and good. The cheeses inside were melty-gooey, and the mushroom crispy. It was, though, much smaller than I remember - it fit within my hand! A con, against the price, for what is a nice option for veggies or anyone wanting a change in their burger. The chicken bites were smaller than expected in size, more like nuggets, but tasty. The mac 'n' cheese was also tasty, but also a bit small for the price. The fries are always good, and in this case, you need to dig to the bottom early on to scrape some of the melted cheese that dripped down back onto the fries. Very yummy. But the best part was the Key lime shake, a flavor I just love (cheesecake is my favorite iteration of this flavor) but this milkshake satisfied me greatly. A little pricier than their everyday shakes, but how often so you find a unique flavor like this! A win! Overall, a solid 4-stars for food flavor and quality, and also for ambience and environment. Price wise, it was about $40 for two of us, so not a great bargain, but given the economy today I have the same financial shock at other places as well. Still, a nice treat and we left happy.

    This place is filthy ! we just left and it was NOT BUSY 7:45 pm…read more Outside tables were just gross. bathrooms floors just a very dirty place !most Shake Shacks are clean, not this one. I'm not the only one who said something. we sat out side and looked for the cleanest table we could find. They were all dirty some more than others Nope no pics, but they know !

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    Shake Shack Marin Country Mart - Inside, soda fountain machine and condiment counter.

    Inside, soda fountain machine and condiment counter.

    Shake Shack Marin Country Mart - Self-order kiosks and digital menus.

    Self-order kiosks and digital menus.

    Shake Shack Marin Country Mart - Then there's the pkup section, very confusing.

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    Then there's the pkup section, very confusing.

    Gott's Roadside - California Burger and Texas Avocado Burger with Cheese Fries and Fries. Cookies and cream shake and chocolate vanilla shake

    Gott's Roadside

    3.2(496 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    I think the food is spectacular, in particular the Kim-Chi burger. I have the nagging suspicion I…read moream visiting Gott's tonight. I want to reward myself for a tough week. I do miss Fifi's, which vacated when Gott's bought the land. Their fries are fantastic.

    Came here after work with a coworker on a random weekday and was pleasantly surprised. The name…read morelooked familiar but I haven't been before this time. Spot was huge! Lots of seating inside as well as outside. It was a nice day but a little too warm so we opted to sit inside. You have to order at the counter/register before you find your seat. We ordered the falafel salad and the poke tacos to share. Completely forgot to take photos which is not like me but both were really good. Salad was a big portion, came with lettuce, beets, chickpeas, avocado, tomatoes, cucumber, quinoa, feta, hummus, the falafel of course and a tahini dressing. Super refreshing. I'd order it again. Everything paired well together. The poke tacos order came with 3. The spicy mayo was a nice touch. Again, would order this again. For our drinks, i ordered a Paloma and my friend got a margarita. Drinks were refreshing. Not that strong but still good. Even though you have to order up front, they have someone coming to clean the tables and he even came while we were still sitting down, which was nice. Staff was friendly and pleasant! Will definitely be coming back to try other things. They have a lot of things to choose from, plenty of drinks (both alcoholic and non), as well as desserts! Can't believe I work so close and am only getting to this spot now. Check them out if you can!

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    Bar with TVs and draft taps: Full bar, beer and wine, soccer on

    Gott's Roadside - Soft shell crab special

    Soft shell crab special

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    Pacific Catch

    Pacific Catch

    3.6(836 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    I attended a conference in Corte Madera, and treated myself to dinner at Pacific Catch the final…read morenight. I ordered the fish and chips, with a green salad instead of fries (aka chips), and a gin and tonic. The meal was perfect. The salad was fresh, lightly dressed. The fish was flaky, the batter crispy, the ratio of batter to fish perfect. In addition to fresh tartar sauce they bring out malt vinegar. The coleslaw was tangy and tasty. My only disappointment in the meal was the g-and-t. I expect tonic to be carbonated, and there was zero effervescence in my drink. I didn't send it back, so that's on me. A person at the table across from me ordered the taco trio and those looked scrumptious. Maybe next time... I would definitely go back, and just be more assertive about my cocktail. Very good food.

    I was in Mill Valley for the first time this past week for a project I was working. My hotel was…read morewithin walking distance of this huge plaza full of restaurants and I was so hungry after 12 hours of work that I just wanted to find the first place to eat. I love fish, and I went into Pacific Catch, it has a nice atmosphere. When I walked in there were two other guys in front of me with their phone out in their hands and showing they were for pickup. After they got their orders, I was next in line, I smiled and said hi, the host who was this young guy didn't even say hello, but had the audacity to think I am some delivery guy like the other two guys in front of me. That really put me off was. I am an IT engineer; I had just left the site I was working and was wearing my work cargo pants and a Tshirt. I don't know what gave this jerk the impression I was there for a pickup, but I replied, NO I am here to eat and get a table. He then with the same miserable expression, reluctantly walked me to a single table, I asked for a larger like a boot and he replied in a rude tone " No, we need those for a larger crowd". That was not accurate as I saw two others sitting alone at a booth. He then threw the menu on the table and walked off. If I wasn't so tired, exhausted, and hungry, I would have walked out and said something to the manager about this jerk on my way out, but I decided to stay. The server came and even he had a weird attitude; I just ordered the food and it came pretty quickly. The Clam chowder soup was just amazing; so was the Salmon sandwich and the house salad was just more amazing. I travel around the country, I eat at many restaurants, and rarely I felt the entire three-course meal to be this good and it was a home run on everything I eat. This was the best meal of my arrival trip that night. On my way out I went to the other female hostess and I asked if I could speak to her in private. She was nice and polite and I told her about this other rude host and how I was treated by him. I saw him looking at me from behind the bar with two other waiters. The hostess assured me she would address the issue with management about him. As I was leaving, this jerk continued looking at me with a smirk on his face, and I then said "You should really work on how you speak to people". He then started laughing and made some comment that I didn't hear and all I heard was loud laughter from all 3 of the like the 3 stooges. I had no issue with the other two staff, and I didn't understand why they felt it was ok to laugh at a paying customer. It ugly after that, and I did address it with one of the owners the next day on the phone about what happened. I even went back the second night in a row, only because of the food, and I was assured that that host won't be there. In the end, the food is what wins; this place has amazing gourmet food, and regardless of the poor service, I still think its one of the best restaurants I have eat at. I would have given it 5 stars if it wasn't for that incident.

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    Pacific Catch
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    RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Marin - Mini Lobster Roll with Caviar

    RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Marin

    4.0(991 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$$

    We finally made it to RH Rooftop Restaurant in Corte Madera, and it lived up to every expectation…read more From the photos I'd seen and my previous dining experience at the Yountville location, I had a pretty clear idea of what to expect. Curated furniture are displayed on the first and second floors. The third floor is where the magic happens, with its iconic chandeliers, elegant fountain, and olive trees creating a stunning ambiance. No matter where you're seated, you'll enjoy panoramic views of the Corte Madera outdoor mall and surrounding hills. The warm welcome at check-in set the tone for a wonderful dining experience. We were seated inside, and the views didn't disappoint. Our waiter was friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home. I ordered a glass of white wine while my partner enjoyed a mimosa. The restaurant doesn't offer a full cocktail bar, but that wasn't an issue for us. The menu offers a great selection, but I already knew what I wanted after browsing it before our reservation. I ordered the whole grilled branzino with grilled broccolini, and my partner chose the lobster roll. Both dishes were beautifully presented. My deboned branzino was cooked perfectly--moist and flaky with just the right amount of crispness on the outside. The seasoning was simple, just the way I like it, allowing the flavors of the extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon to shine. The broccolini was perfectly cooked with a bright citrus finish. Even my partner, who isn't usually a seafood fan, really enjoyed both the fish and the broccolini. The fish was incredibly fresh with no fishy aroma, and the broccolini had the perfect al dente texture. My partner's lobster roll was equally impressive. The lobster was sweet, tender, and generously portioned, served on perfectly toasted brioche that complemented the filling without overpowering it. The portion sizes were just right. We didn't need a to-go box and we left feeling completely satisfied without feeling overly full. Although we skipped dessert, we were celebrating a milestone, and our thoughtful waiter surprised us with a warm chocolate chip cookie. It was absolutely delicious--fresh from the oven with melted, gooey chocolate in every bite. It was the perfect ending to an already wonderful meal. Service throughout our visit was prompt and friendly, and every staff member we encountered was welcoming. The restaurant was well maintained, including the restrooms, which were clean and well attended. Overall, RH Rooftop Restaurant in Corte Madera delivered an exceptional first experience. Between the beautiful setting, delicious food, attentive service, and breathtaking views, it's a place we'll definitely return to.

    Oooooof! For the price I paid for lunch -$65- I am going to expect a perfectly cooked ribeye. The…read morecenter was under and I had to toaster oven the other half at home. My brûlée was under--- lemme explain. The cracked sugar crust was not thick enough, and the custard portion beneath did not set up correctly.... It needed to chill longer to have the right texture... too smushy. These things I will be picky about for the price the menu commands. Our server said he would he back to take our dessert order, and was gone for sooooo long! Was not lost on me. But!!' By NA cuke mojito was the yummiest thing, as were the shared fries!!!! Not sure I would return..... Yountville branch was sooo yummy though......

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    Second floor looking up to the restaurant level

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    Truffles Fries

    RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Marin - Absolutely stunning and beautiful furniture

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    Absolutely stunning and beautiful furniture

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