I regularly order the bean and cheese pupusas, they're fabulous reminds me of my childhood. The…read morenueganos and plátanos fritos are chefs kiss. Their aguas frescas like the horchata and the tamarindo are a gamble, it's a hit or miss depending on the time of day.

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.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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.

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 !

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.

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!

This review is long overdue! The food here is absolutely incredible…read more I'm originally from Southern California, so I'm pretty picky about Mexican food. It's surprisingly hard to find truly great Mexican food in Northern California, but this is, without a doubt, one of the best spots I've found. Everything we've tried has been consistently delicious...the burratas, the burritos, the corn... every meal has been outstanding. You can genuinely taste the care and love that goes into the food. Thank you for delivering such consistently amazing meals. We're always happy to support your business and look forward to many more visits. Keep doing what you're doing! Thank you!

It's the best Mexican food in Marin…read more Looks like Betzy's taking over the entire strip there... hopefully she can do 4th street next!!! Haha

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.

This place started out strong and then crashed and burned…read more The service was amazing while we waited in line - attentive, answered questions, and gave us generous samples of their housemade limeade which was the perfect blend of tart and sweet. We got two types of plantains as our apps: sweet fried and savory fried, with the latter pounded flat and improved with some of the tableside housemade chilli water. But my crispy chicken tacos I ordered were actually taquitos - unclear from the menu and not what I was hoping for. The chicken inside was dry and bland and the avocado sauce obviously made from unripe avocados and foul. The only saving grace was the bed of greens which was actually perfectly dressed in a light lemon dressing. My poor friend ordered the vegetarian taco plate and it arrived deconstructed. Tortillas, a bowl of watery beans, a heap of pickled onions, an uncut whole pickled jalapeño, and two long blocks of white cheese - I thought it was tofu! Bland and shoulda been cheaper if he had to assemble it himself. Logistics: - indoor seating only - limited street parking nearby - You may be sat at shared tables to maximize how many can sit inside at once

My favorite local Salvadorian restaurant. This is their second branch and imo the best one! I love…read moretheir unique platters and how they're named after places in El Salvador. The service is great, the food is fresh and there's good parking nearby. The staff is always friendly and they also have a kids menu for the little ones who aren't familiar Salvadorian cuisine. I love their El Tunco platter and it's great to share with 2-3. Their rice is always perfectly seasons and fluffed we always order extra. The daughter loves their yucca cob chicharrón.

We arrived too late for the pupusas (get there by 8pm to order them), so we scrambled to come up…read morewith a suitable substitute. The savory pastelitos were delicious as was the tamale, which featured potatoes, green beans and chicken. The whole fried plantain was flavorful and ripe. The beans came out cold, but our attentive waiter Jose quickly swapped them for a piping hot plate. The less than appetizing dish we ordered was the shrimp cocktail with "salsa Rosa" which turned out to be heaping with mayonnaise. It was a confoundingly creamy sauce. Spacious restaurant that could use a little decor update. Would return (before 8) to try the pupusas.

Wowwieeeee- we live a few blocks away but have never come here and I'm so glad we did. I ordered…read moretheir special Aguachile Tostadas (raw scallop, marinated cucumber, red onion with an Indian inspired tamarind chutney and cilantro chutney on the side). It was outrageous! Very far from what I was expecting and I'll be thinking about it for a while. My partner got the fish tacos and he was also pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere was super cute and I loved the homey decor and the folks who worked the front were sweet as well. I'm looking forward to trying more of their items!

Quick stop for lunch, ordered steak burrito…read more Reminded me a little of high tech burrito I frequently ate growing up, it was very tasty. Service was good and the little shop was cute. Only thing that was disappointing was the salsa. Wasn't a fan.