the food was sooooo good! some of the best fish tacos i've had in my life. so fresh! and reasonable prices: two large tacos for $12-13. the restaurant exterior drew my attention initially. i loved the bold, contrasting color palette and the wonderful hand painted signage. it screams local gem! the style of the place is consistent throughout, even the serving trays pop! they had a really great collaged art piece in the bathroom. the staff was so friendly and accommodating as well, it was a great place to discover on our father's day adventure. even had a chance to chat with beloved local, "purple lady" Barbara, and her partner, Stewart. what angels they were, everything happens for a reason! would definitely come back for more read more

My family and I were first-time visitors to this hidden gem of a Mexican restaurant. We discovered it while shopping in the area, recognizing it by its vibrant exterior visible from the road and its outdoor seating. When we entered the restaurant, we knew it would be a fun experience, as the interior decor offers guests a little of everything, as shown in my pictures. The restaurant is small but well-maintained, and it must be very popular because, when we arrived, over 12-15 other guests were seated at various tables. The steady flow of customers never slowed during our visit. Our waitress, a young woman (forgive me for forgetting your name :( ), provided excellent service. She was very friendly, outgoing, and hardworking. She got our order right the first time, THANK YOU!! The entire staff was friendly and worked nonstop in various roles, whether taking food and drink orders, delivering them to guests, cleaning tables, or filling take-out orders. My wife and I ordered the special of the day--chicken fajitas served with black beans and rice--while our daughter chose a bean-and-egg burrito. The food was fantastic! It was flavorful, delicious, and satisfying. The black beans were some of the best I've ever had, as I am a huge fan of beans, period. This was a wonderful dining experience. read more

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I had a pretty frustrating experience here and won't be coming back. I ordered a taco and clearly asked for cheese and everything else included. What I received was just meat and cheese, no onions, no cilantro, nothing else. Mistakes happen, so I walked back up to the counter to point it out. Instead of a quick fix, the situation turned into an argument between the front staff and the kitchen about whether the taco had been made correctly. I stepped in to clarify and explained that I had literally just shown the taco to the cashier. At that point, I was essentially told they couldn't verify it because I hadn't physically handed it back to them, while the kitchen insisted it had been made with onions and cilantro. It got awkward fast. Rather than simply remaking the taco, the whole exchange felt like I was being accused of making it up over a $9 order. At that point, I decided to leave. It's not about the taco, it's about how the situation was handled. If there's an issue, just fix it and move on. Turning it into a debate with the customer is not the move. They really need to do better on basic customer service. read more

Their blackened shrimp tacos are so freaking good! Best tacos I have ever had, no exaggeration. The shrimp are always perfectly cooked. The spicy seasoning pairs well with the sweetness of the mango salsa. The cabbage and the crema tie everything together to make a perfect taco. I ate them so quick! I also have had their melon aquas frescas, so refreshing. You have to try them! read more

Joe's Taco Lounge & Salsa - Mexican Near Me - Mill Valley, California

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Love all the staff! It truly is like family there from the kitchen to the cashier. Always a welcoming happy vibe and a happy colorful family setting. The food is always top top! Prawn Tacos or fish or the Tofu Tostada you can't stop ordering! The kids chicken enchiladas is a perfect bit as well or the street burger! They have all these daily specials that I am torn between the spicy ground beef tacos on Wednesday or Al Pastor Wednesday! ! Took Pictures of their new extra offerings if you are local and unaware of these little picture stands! Joe's is the iconic local spot! read more

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Very cool place, great selection of hot sauces, amazing homemade chips, great service. Grilled chicken was on point! Draft beer sealed the deal. Very nice experience read more

The vegetarian tacos and quesadillas were very delicious in a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. Good service.

Located next to the 2am Club with a shared outdoor deck, Joe's Taco Lounge was a great place to meet up with friends before heading to a concert. I've only tried the market veggie enchiladas which came with a side of beans and rice which all were pretty good, if not amazing. Order at the counter and food is brought to your table. The staff were very nice. Tip: if you sit outside on the deck, you can order a drink from the bar next door to enjoy with your food. read more

Joe's Taco Lounge & Salsa - Inside seating - Mexican Near Me - Mill Valley, California

Joe's is a great place to get a bite to eat. The atmosphere is light and the service is friendly. Lots of menu options even for the picky eater. Food was delicious and arrived to us promptly. Highly recommend if your in the area. Absolutely worth the price, portions were perfect. read more

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Best Mexican in the area. Chicken burrito was outstanding. Grilled to perfection. All kinds of hot sauces to choose from. Friendly staff.

Came here for dinner before a show across the street at the Marin Theatre Company. I had the fajitas, and they were delicious. Quite crowd here, this place is popular! Interior ambiance is nice and upbeat. read more

been going here since i was little and it's so good. family staple. The services and food is sooo good.

Very inviting outdoor seating under some dappled sunlight or in the shade. Not too busy on a Sunday afternoon as well. We had the fish tacos: grilled fish and the Vallarta. I was told it was mild spicy...but it was definitely medium spicy as the spice overpowered the fish so much that I really couldn't tell you it was fish if it weren't for the texture. They are many hot sauce options available here to complement your dish, so less spiciness would make the tacos better and attract a wider range of people. Last thing, the sangria was definitely mixed with half water and half sangria then poured over ice. It was mostly water.... I wished I had just ordered juice instead. read more

Joe's Taco Lounge & Salsa - Grilled fish and Vallarta fish tacos - Mexican Near Me - Mill Valley, California

Subpar Mexican restaurant that we went to since it was close to Muir Woods. They have an authentic vibe, an expansive menu, and lovely staff who were nothing but kind; however, their food was lacking and on the pricier side. We had the special of mole enchiladas and regular chicken enchiladas. The mole sauce was watered down and too sweet, while the regular chicken enchiladas were a little dry. They also charge $3.50 for chips and salsa. read more

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Food was subpar at best. Guacamole tasted like it was premade or something. Fajitas were covered in a red sauce and bland. The cheese we got on the side (extra) was phenomenal tho! read more

I stopped by in the morning for breakfast burritos and they were fantastic, fresh, flavorful, and definitely worth coming back for. Later in the afternoon I decided to try the carnitas tacos, and unfortunately, they were the complete opposite experience. Dry, bland, and just really disappointing compared to the breakfast. If you go, I'd recommend sticking to the breakfast menu. It seems like that's where they shine. read more

The ambiance and service are wonderful. They now even make their own taco sauce. Yay for that. I've been going here since it opened. If Anthony Bourdain was alive and was heading over the hill to get oysters, and happened upon Joe's, I could see him sitting at the counter and eating carnitas. Bars me dreaming. I used to love the tofu tostada. Then quarantine hit and I had to get it to go. It was mushy and boring. In person it's delicious. Just not to go. Who can resist a negro modelo and huevos rancheros on a Wednesday night? Head next door to the deuce to watch a game or play some pool. Joe's is not Marin County bougie. Prices are Marin but if they weren't then it would be there. Support Joes! read more

I have been coming to this small funky restaurant for years. I used to bring my kids here too and that really like that. This is set in what looks like an old diner by the way the seating is it has a pretty solid menu of normal Mexican favorites, but the quality is good as in items like fish tacos, which use snapper instead of that cheap Farms tilapia one kind of unique thing about this place is the walls are covered in many bottles of salsa for you to get up and go and take to use on your food also all of the Mexican religious artifacts of candles, etc., on the walls which add to the unique vibe this place I recommend it read more

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This has all the makings of a great little Mexican restaurant hole in the wall kind of vibe... But no. People were nice but service was horrible. The traffic going by was so intense it was hard to sit outside. The food was not good. The bathroom was molding and gross. Sorry Joe's... If the food was really good, we could have let go of all the bad things but nope... Go somewhere else. read more

Very good food quality in a rare atmosphere. Staff is personable and efficient. Go here.

Today we ordered a salad Fresca and a Jamaican agua fresca, but the service was terrible. Supposedly, if you order to-go, they need to give you a fork and a napkin. The agua fresca had a lid that was too big and spilled in the car because the lid didn't fit. The lettuce was rotten, and they gave you a pittance, and the salad costs over $20. I have to eat in my car, and when they don't give me what I need, the good thing is that 7/11 is very close so I can go grab what the place where you bought lunch didn't have. Please be more careful with your takeout orders so we don't have any trouble before our lunch. Thank you so much. read more

Joe's Taco Lounge & Salsa - Lid to big - Mexican Near Me - Mill Valley, California

Not a good nite for Joe's tonite. My go to fried tofu burrito was extremely salty and the snapper in hubby's Ensenada snapper fish taco was overcooked and there wasn't enough slaw or sauce - very bland. Daughter's rock shrimp enchilada was delicious. read more

Joe's Taco Lounge & Salsa - Fries tofu burrito - Mexican Near Me - Mill Valley, California

This was my second visit to Joe's, the previous one being almost five years ago. That I remembered it speaks well of the place. Joe's is kind of a dive, with a large horseshoe bar, and a scattering of cramped tables. It feels a bit dated, but that's just the vibe it gives. The menu is a single sheet, double sided, with a fairly large selection of items. I tried the nachos last time, and they were great. This time, I opted for a burrito and some plantains. The plantains were a little sweeter than I like, but that's my preference. The burrito was awesome. It had a good balance between ingredients, with plenty of meat in it. It was well cooked, and deliciously sauced. Service is fast and friendly, too. read more

Joe's Taco Lounge & Salsa - Burrito, mojado style. - Mexican Near Me - Mill Valley, California

Stopped by Joe's Taco Lounge on a warm afternoon. Open air restaurant is colorful and the bar area is nostalgic. They serve beer, wine and sangria. We started with a Corona and Sangria, and guacamole with tortilla chips. The guacamole was fresh and chips were warm. We split a carnitas burrito stuffed with rice, beans, cheese and a nice amount of pork. Overall we enjoyed both the atmosphere, service and food. read more

Joe's Taco Lounge & Salsa - Mexican Near Me - Mill Valley, California

We ordered take out on recommendation of our host and the carnitas tacos were simply delicious. My husband loved his fish tacos and my daughter's cheese quesadillas were a bargain at 2 for $6!! Added beer from Safeway. We weren't super hungry so we didn't order a ton of food. Wish we had stayed in town longer to go back or eat more and to eat on their cute patio. read more

Joe's Taco Lounge & Salsa - Carnitas Tacos. - Mexican Near Me - Mill Valley, California

Amazing Mexican food in a cool spot! Definitely set up like it might've been a diner in a past life. I personally had the shrimp fajita. Everything was cooked perfectly, and the fajita was amazing! Also, the selection of hot sauces is awe-inspiring, with 100s lining the walls! read more

I love this spot! Super casual and the food has been good every time. I love the assortment of hot sauces available at every seat and the decor is cute and cozy. Service is fast and friendly! We've always sat at a table but the service counter is super cute - like an old school diner. read more

Avoid!!! Burritos are subpar, we asked for one chicken burrito and one beef burrito and they labeled the wrong burritos. I get mistakes happen but when we called it out they didn't offer any apologies (echoing the other reviews about bad service). You're better off getting food elsewhere! read more

Very friendly people, great music, beautiful decorations, and the food came quickly and it was amazing. Overall wonderful experience.

Good food, cute place, refreshing margaritas, attentive and friendly service - can't go wrong! Their house salsa is also hella good. read more

Live this place for the food. However, tonight a huge cockroach crawled all over our table . When I pointed it to the server, he just said "oh sorry" and took my napkin to smash and smear it across the table. Nothing else was said. A wake of tiny roach parts remained. Lost my appetite. Still left a tip (what was I thinking?), will not be back. Bummed read more

You would think that the waitress would inform me that gratuity was included for a party of 5! Jerk. I ended tipping another 17% on top. Ugh! So annoying. read more

Good food in lively environment... prompt service. Bathroom a tad shabby so go before you go.

I walked over to Joe's Taco Lounge this morning to buy breakfast burritos for myself and a friend. There was one person in front of me inline and I could tell from the moment I arrived that this was going to be a struggle; the guy helping him was so unorganized and moved so slow; it literally took him more than 5 minutes to make the guy a coffee drink and put a croissant into a bag for him. Then for the next 5 minutes the guy was working on another coffee drink (not sure for who) and continued to completely ignore me. I quite literally stood there for 10 minutes and NEVER ONCE did the guy so much as acknowledge me, make eye contact of any sort, let alone simply say "thanks for your patience, I'll be right with you." Nothing. Zero. By now there was a guy behind me in line and after a few minutes he asked if I'd been helped yet and I said "no but I've been standing here for 10 minutes being ignored." After a few minutes the guy behind me realized that it was going to be awhile still so he left. I thought about it for a minute and finally said "fuck it I'm out of here too." So in the span of 10-12 minutes the 2 customers who wanted to order both walked away because the Taco Joe guy wouldn't simply make eye contact. Customer service is a lost art and it really saddens me that we think this is acceptable. Bummer because the breakfast burritos are really good, but I've had my last one from Taco Joes. read more

Some of the best tacos I've ever had. Even better than Mexico City. Get the black prawn tacos. Marinated fish tacos, and chicken quesadilla. You'll be glad you did. read more

We LOVE that the entire restaurant is surrounded by all different hot sauces you can try. We play a game of can "Mommy" try the hottest sauce without crying! This is my triplets favorite place to visit when in the area. The food is extremely tasty and even has a vegan option for me. read more

Stopped in for lunch we had fish and shrimp tacos, both very mediocre. The fried breaded fish was obviously frozen and tasted more like a fish stick than Pacific Cod. Based on our experience we will not be returning. read more

We stopped by to order some tacos after a long visit to Muir Woods National Park. Unfortunately, the tacos were a bit flavorless, and the tortilla was breaking apart. I expected more flavor, especially since I ordered tacos al pastor, which are usually very flavorful. However, I would still recommend this place if you order something else. My husband got fish tacos, and those were quite spicy, thanks to the chipotle. We were expecting some heat, but these were too hot for our taste. They might be perfect if you love really spicy food. On a positive note, the horchata was great! read more

Ok- sad for the three star- food is very good however 34$ for two extra small one tortilla carne asada and one horchata drink is insane and an insult. Unfortunately will not order again. What a disappointment. They were child size and hardly had any meat. Wow. read more

Quaint little place not too far from Muir Woods. We went there after the hike. I love the grilled fish tacos, my husband loves his tofu tostadas. Staff were friendly. read more