Really cute patio. Feels like you have been transported to Mexico. Great veggie options. Had delicious veggie sopes. To die for. Will return soon. Only negative....the service is quite slow. read more

Martha's Old Mexico - Veggie sopes - Mexican Near Me - Sebastopol, California

Sat in outside patio and enjoyed a very filling lunch. Chips were def not the very best I have ever had, but the warm bean dip was a special touch, and salsa ok. The winner was my taco salad!! Flour tortilla was really done well, and the salad was filled with delicious ingredients. Spinach enchiladas had either epazote or another spice was not accustomed to. Clean, good customer service, prices are on the steeper side for the genre. read more

I have lived in the Sebastopol area for 7 years and somehow had never been here til Covid. And it was so good!! Ordered a Chile relleno and cheese enchilada like I was 5 again and I was not disappointed. read more

Great fresh and authentic Mexican food!!! This place is so charming too! I highly recommend it. read more

Was planning a day trip to see my cousin in Sebastopol. I searched up local favs on Yelp and this was the first restaurant that popped up so I figured it would be perfect. Walked in and it was definitely perfect. Our grandma passed away 17 years ago and she loved hummingbirds. Every time we hang out, we get some kind of hummingbird sign from grandma... the booth we were seated in was surrounded by hummingbirds on the wall. Staff was nice and attentive. Patio seating was beautiful. I wish I would have taken more pictures of the outside ambiance. Anyway I ordered the burrito Cancun. Came with all the usual burrito fixings and sautéed prawns. My cousin ordered the carnitas and shrimp plate. Food was good but we both agreed it was lacking a little in the flavor department, could have even been something as small as a pinch of salt. The salsa they served with the chips was super yummy and spicy so I actually added that to my burrito and it did the job for me. Prices were very reasonable, especially for the amount of food the serve. The burrito turned into three meals for me. read more

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I recently moved here to Sebastopol and was looking for a good local Mexican restaurant, I looked here on Yelp and saw that this place had amazing reviews, so we gave it a shot! The first time I went here, my boyfriend and I got it to go. We walked in, placed our orders and went and sat out on their patio. Their patio is awesome, I think they did an awesome job of creating a nice patio outside feel while being located right on the main street and sandwiched by other businesses! Their food was excellent, both my boyfriend and I were extremely pleased. I went back a second time with my family because it was so good, and we all had an excellent meal, the food was delicious! But the one thing I think they could improve on is their service. There was only one waitress and it took quite a long time for us to even get menus. That is the only reason they are receiving 4 stars, instead of 5. But regardless of the service, the food is great and I will definitely be returning and recommending this business!! : ) read more

By far one of the best and authentic meals I have had. Homemade salsa out of this world. Amazing outdoor space, a water fountain to soothe corona days. The staff was attentive and very friendly. I will be back! read more

Chicken fajitas were pretty dry, but my boyfriend's carnitas burrito was good. We enjoyed our time, just wish the staff were more attentive on things like refills and less on being on their phones. It was kinda awkward hearing the drama going on in the kitchen between the staff. read more

One of the top Mexican restaurants around! Seriously can't get enough of this place. Their quesadillas... The best. I'm sure you're thinking, "How could you call a quesadilla the best around? It's just tortilla and cheese!" Let me tell you, I have no idea, but no other place measures up to their quesadilla plate! The chef is a magician. Anyways, the atmosphere is nice, with an adorable back patio, bomb salsa and bean dip, all around perfect. Getting hungry just thinking about it. read more

Beautiful dining room and patio, I can't wait to come back and eat in! We have been multiple times during the covid pandemic and I always feel very safe and welcomed when picking up our food. Huge portions, the best guacamole ever, chile rellenos are amazing, all the burritos are excellent, and I've never had a single thing here really that I didn't absolutely love. Caring staff gave us a piece of cake for Mother's Day too as a lovely surprise. THANK YOU! read more

Any meal that starts off with complimentary hot bean dip is off to a great start in my book. Add to that the managerie of plastic animals artfully (read: haphazardly) scattered around the back porch and you really can't go wrong. The food was great. The price was right and the decor is priceless. Sit on the back porch but don't come in a hurry - service was slow and steady. Bambi and thumper more than make up for the lethargic pace. read more

Martha's Old Mexico - The view from the porch. Priceless. - Mexican Near Me - Sebastopol, California

Had a great dinner here last year with friends - great service, decent wine, and delicious food and specials. I also love the decor!

I absolutely love this place. I live a couple hours away, but once a year I go to Sebastopol for a weekend conference. Every time I go, I eat lunch at Martha's. In between these annual visits, I dream of the warm bean dip and the puerco de chile verde with their unique hot sauce that has a hint of mole. Unique and delicious. read more

Literally maybe one of the best Mexican restaurants I've visited in California. I was born in Mexico, and this is some pretty authentic stuff. Also, not overpriced at all. There is a super cute back area "outside" with heaters and cute wooden benches I love to eat at. Also, great vegetarian options!! The kind waitress was able to substitute meat for something else and I was very appreciative of that. I can't wait to bring my family here and I'm so glad I live so close to Martha's! Thank you for your great customer service always! read more

Wasn't not impressed at all with their food. I did like the start up chips and salsa but the burrito could be better. I prefer Sebastopol taco trucks compared to lot these Mexican restaurants in town. read more

Old Mexico, how I loved you dearly in Santa Rosa with your marvelous margaritas and your delicious chips and spicy ghost pepper salsa! I'm not entirely sure but did this place change ownership? None of the food tastes the same, the chips were stale and the salsa was "meh." They charge you $3 for another filling of stale chips (no thanks) and the service was ridiculous. I came here, was awkwardly seated after standing for several minutes and was given a menu, I ordered food and the waitress came back, I never once saw that same waitress again & the restaurant was pretty empty considering. I ordered two carnitas tacos crispy and a fish taco, the fish taco was pretty tasty! My biggest issue was that my taco shells weren't even fully cooked, they weren't crispy they were flimsy and greasy, therefore I just ate the meat instead. I wanted to ask the waitress for crispier taco shells and I could just transfer everything over but she never showed up. I waited there for an hour with mediocre food and not even a water refill, completely unacceptable in a restaurant that's not even close to being at capacity. I practically had to hunt down the hostess to get my check, the food was cheap but the service was absolutely terrible. Nothing tastes the same and I'm disappointed to say the least. Hopefully they step their game up on my next visit, until then here's my honest review! Hopefully they add margaritas sometime soon, that would be life changing! read more

First time in seven years and still a very solid place. It has a lovely patio which was pleasant even on a very hot afternoon. Excellent selection of lunch specials. I had a Macarena enchilada with shrimp and scallops in a creamy wine sauce. Very flavorful. My wife had her usual cheese enchilada which she pronounced "okay." I don't agree. I ate her leftovers that evening and found the enchilada dandy. Chips seemed fresh salsa was adequate, and the chips came with a tasty bean dip. Good value, fresh ingredients. Not exciting just dependable. read more

Martha's Old Mexico - Mexican Near Me - Sebastopol, California

This is the first time we have been there since the new owners and they do not live up to the Martha standard, not even close! We called in an order and the waitress on the phone said it would be ready in 15 minutes. We arrived in exactly that but our oder had not even been put in yet. Both waitresses where completely clueless. Luckily the chef caught onto what was going on and worked quickly to get our order ready. As I paid the waitress did not say one word to me. Just gave me a receipt with the amount, took my money, gave me the change and walked away. On top of all that our order was not correct, missed items and the food was salty. This restaurant is no longer Martha's and we will not be returning! read more

Went to "The Barlow" in Sebastopol but ended up at Martha's Old Mexico for lunch. Excellent choice! Good old fashion family recipes and it was delicious! We sat in the back patio. Very quiet and private. Gina helped us and she was fantastic. She even surprised me, since it was my birthday a couple of days earlier, with a plate of flan for dessert. Service great, food delicious and a great setting. We'll be back for sure! read more

Everything about Martha's is unique - from the decor to the menu. The food has always been amazing - the carne asada tacos are succulent, and full of amazing flavor and texture. I love the crisp of the tortillas. If you're a guac snob you're in luck as it is amazing as well. Staff is always friendly too. Never disappointed read more

that was hands down the single worst Mexican food experience I think I've ever had. soup was pure grease. Chile Verde was inedible. grease and fat. terrible. I wish it weren't the case. it's super cute and clearly family run. but bad bad bad. read more

Absolutely the best Mexican food in Sebastopol . the spinach enchiladas were most flavorful and the sauce perfectly complemented the dish. Would have to make Martha's # 1 read more

Solid eats - I had the chile special which was so full of fall flavors - super good. Hubs' fajitas were great too. Service was friendly. A worthwhile stop for more "bistro dining" vs your standard taqueria. read more

We got food to go from here for dinner. They have long menu. The enchiladas were food. Tostada was a huge portion. Their could be a little more spice to their enchilada sauce, but an overall solid Mexican food spot. read more

Amazing tasty mid price Mexican food. Fresh, well Prepared and tasty! Wonderful service and the best Flan ever! read more

Super sweet people, fast service, and super yummy food! We got the asada tacos and fish tacos. Best I've had in a long time!

Martha's is among the more upscale Mexican restaurants in Sebastopol. It's where you would probably take your family versus your friends. One of Martha's distinctions is it's gorgeous hand painted chairs and tables of images associated with Old Mexico. This lends a vibrant and bright vibe to the restaurant, creating a more authentic atmosphere. Just in case you were curious, my favorite chair is the one with toucans painted on the back. There is indoor seating as well as outdoor seating on a wooden patio for warm summer days and evenings. For the most part, Martha's has always been fairly good. They serve large heaping portions and use fresh ingredients. The bean dip they serve with the chips is unique and separates them from some of the other Mexican restaurants in town. I've been a couple of times in the past mainly for takeout. One of my favorite dishes is the spinach tortilla they use in their enchilada. However, the few times that we dined at the restaurant, my experience wasn't as great. On my most recent visit, I ordered the Chicken Enchilada and Carne Asada. The chicken enchilada was delicious and filled with tender shredded chicken and a mildly spicy sauce that lifted the flavor and kept the chicken moist. But the New York steak was a bit disappointing. It was very chewy and didn't have that strong beefy flavor you often find in a strip steak. Perhaps it had been overcooked? At about $18, I feel like the price was too steep. One could easily go to El Tarasco and order a huge burrito filled with juicy strips of steak for half the price. I found that the service was a bit lacking as well. The waiter forgot our soups and salads and we had to remind him about it when we were nearly done with our meal. On top of that, they ran out of fresh vegetables for the salads. Mind you, the waiter was very polite and we ended up taking the soup home. I'd like to give him the benefit of doubt and think that it might have been a particularly busy day. Martha's is good, but not great. It wouldn't be my go-to spot for Mexican cuisine (that distinction probably goes to El Tarasco), but I would probably drop by every now and then. read more

Martha's Old Mexico - Chicken Enchilada and Carne Asada - Mexican Near Me - Sebastopol, California

Quality ingredients, great recipes, excellent service. One of my favorite Mexican restaurants in Sonoma County with daily lunch specials that are next level. I have always had a smile on my face walking out and wish the best for this team. read more

Cute little spot! We got a super carnitas burrito and a la carte plate. The food was beautiful when it came out. The burrito was a wet burrito style with mole and avocado salsa and came w guacamole that was also pretty tasty. Pleasantly surprised by the presentation and flavors are good as well. Big bonus points for the bean dip that came out with the salsa and chips!! read more

Went here just a few days ago, and the food was very good, and then tonight, got some food from there, and it was NOT good (inconsistency is the kiss of death for restaurants)! The food didn't taste fresh, was overly salted (to the point where it was almost inedible), and the "ranchero sauce" they gave us for the burritos was horrible and tasted like mildly spiced tomato soup. We noticed that they had food awards from TEN years ago hanging on their walls! How about the folks at Martha's stop resting on their laurels and get off their asses and make some decent Mexican food! Why is it that it's a Mexican restaurant yet they can barely cook Mexican food? And how about actually TASTING the food you're cooking so you can adjust salt and spice levels accordingly. If Gordon Ramsey had dined there, he'd be going crazy and he'd be right to! Final analysis: Having charming and festive décor and displaying OLD awards is no substitute for actually providing a decent meal (and especially when they're charging a pretty penny for it). If you're find it too hard to do that, get out of the business and sell it to someone who actually does care about the quality of the food that they're making! read more

This place has a lot of character. Ive only tried the mexican appetizer but the quality of the food here is high. Everyone was really sweet. Even the customers she had were friendly and sociable. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. As a bonus if you sit in the back of the restaurant its like a mini indoor garden. l only discovered it as i was leaving and only managed a peek on my way back to work. Overall from my very limited experience l can say this place is well worth the visit. read more

Martha's Old Mexico - Complimentary chips, salsa & beans served hot and fresh - Mexican Near Me - Sebastopol, California

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Definitely a place to stop by and have some of their delicious food! I would definitely recommend this place for the best Mexican food in Sebastopol! read more

Hoping it was just a bad nite, but had been a couple of years since we ate here. No Martha's in sight. Inefficient and uninterested service. Restaurant was less than half full. Server gave my credit card and bill to next table. Our drinks not served til the food arrived, had to ask several times for water. Items charged differently than on printed menu. The food was bland and not fresh tasting. Overpriced. Cannot recommend. read more

We called in a takeout order - dinner for 6, since we were expecting company. What a hit! The food was all so fresh and tasty, plenty for everyone, they were super organized, even helped carry it to the car. We've gone there for years for dine-in and that's been awesome too ... the garden patio out back is a delight, and the food and service is consistently excellent. The whole crew there is awesome. We are so thankful for them, and glad the business survived through the pandemic. I strongly recommend Martha's Restaurant. read more

Worst Mexican food I have ever tasted. I sent back the burrito that tasted really bad. My wife had the fish taco for 10.00 and she threw it away. Fish sticks were the special fresh fish. I do not know how they stay in business. We will never go back read more

My new favorite Mexican restaurant. The staff is friendly. The asada tacos are delicious with Martha's special sauce, flavorful but not spicy! The chips are fresh and warm too. read more

Probably the best Mexican food in the area. I've had much better in Boston, but I've given up on trying to get Boston level food of any kind in this area, and Martha's is definitely good enough. As everybody else has pointed out, the salsa and bean dip are both pretty awesome. The salsa is definitely fresh, and doesn't even remotely resemble a jarred salsa, as somebody else here stated. Only tried the seafood enchiladas, but they were delicious. Must have been at least a dozen shrimp on the plate, which I wasn't expecting, and they didn't skimp on the crab meat either. Price was more than reasonable. I'll be ordering the same thing when I go back. Service was acceptable. Everybody was friendly, but it wasn't really worth commenting on further. I'll definitely be going back. Soon, I hope. read more

The food here is consistently good. My daughter loves their salsa and usually gets a quesadilla. We have gotten everything from carnitas to a steak burrito and we love all the food. Sometimes if you sit on the patio they put you too close to the trash and it stinks. If it is too hot there are flies too. It is quite odd the first time you go on the deck for "outside" seating. It is covered and doesn't quite feel outside. There are plastic animals and weird decorations around the small yard behind it. It doesn't make sense.. who put these hunting targets here? Is there something I am not getting.. like an inside joke that makes it ok? Well I guess it entertains me while I wait and I never feel like I am waiting too long for my food so??? Hmm. I'm sure I have over thought this more than most. read more

After reading the other reviews I think I went to the wrong place... Martha's Old Mexico? In Sebastopol, CA right? On North Main? Right across the street from the Rite Aid? Seriously, this was the worst Mexican food I've ever had. So, we picked this place... no wait, my husband picked this place due to the stellar Yelp reviews. Okay, we are in town for the day, why not? Walking in, I tried to with hold judgement. It's tacky, but that's okay. Giant fake food? Check. Bold colored tables and chairs? Check. The lady behind the counter was very friendly and told us to sit wherever. Fine. So then our busboy brings us two types of salsa. No chips. Okay... the chips came later. One was a tomato salsa that seemed a little "Pace Picante"ish. The other was a hot bean mess that I wasn't touching. We order, a kids plate of quesadilla with rice and whole beans for the little one and steak fajitas for us to share with spinach tortilla soup. The kids plate. Hmmm. I swear the quesadilla was made with mozzarella. The rice was dry and salty and the beans seemed burnt. The fajitas. It was stewed steak with tomatoes, onions and mushroom? It was oily. Some of the steak was gnarly and fatty. It was not good. The soup was okay. Needless to say, I will not be back. Maybe we ordered the wrong things but, I don't feel like coming back to find out what is the right thing. read more

The outdoor patio was super cute and relaxing (w water fountain). The food was delicious! We ordered taco dinner and Mexican salad,a mexican coke and jamaica. Authentic!! read more