Mi Casa Cafe

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I've passed by Mi Casa Cafe a few times and finally got to try it! It always looks like a popular place. We ordered the enchiladas and taquitos, as well as chips and salsa to start with. The chips and salsa were $3, with the chips being thinner tortillas but excellent salsas. I liked the red -- with a balance of sweetness to the acidity. There are also chunks of tomatoes, onions and cilantro. The green was cooler and very fresh. ENCHILADAS DE CANGREJO: The crab enchiladas had a burst of the ocean, enough crab meat and celery, tomato and onion. It came with a green and red sauce. The red sauce was saltier, but I liked both. Black beans were hearty, the salad was flavorful with crunchy pumpkin seeds and cotija cheese. The rice was like a fried rice, a bit salty, but so good with the red sauce that had made its way there. ENCHILADAS AL PASTOR: Red sauce enveloped the hearty al pastor chunks in the enchilada. I tried some of this dish and it was also very good. FLAUTAS: 4 crispy chicken taquitos dressed up with guac, cheese, sour cream, tomatillo and pico de gallo and lettuce. Overall, we enjoyed our food and service was great. If you're passing by wondering whether it's worth trying, stop by and give it a try. read more

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Lively! The music, the appearance, and the attentive service add to the lively vibe of this place! "Mi casa es su casa", indeed haha. I had a botana mixto. It is a chilled dish consisting of shrimp and octopus with cucumber, tomatoes, and red onions. Lots of lime/citrus. Think seafood ceviche. Very cooling and tropical. Even though it was raining outside (at the time of this review), I wanted something cold and fresh. Lo and behold, there's this! Great! I'll try their hot dishes next time. read more

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Nicole B.

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We ordered catering from Mi Casa last weekend and it was excellent. They were very easy to work with and accommodating, and loaned us some chafing dishes for our event as well. The food was delicious. We've been going to Mi Casa for years and always enjoyed their food and are happy to say that their catering services are equally good. Would highly recommend. read more

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Bergen E.

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Love this place! Been coming here for years. A low key local spot with good portions, delicious food and nice atmosphere

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Enjoyed our lunch with our dog in the outside patio. Friendly service and we liked our tacos and enchiladas. We will be coming back!

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I'm caught in a busy day and wanted to get something delivered for dinner. Mi Casa Cafe caught my eye (thanks, Yelp!!). The order came with a small bag of chips and salsa. Everything was packaged and delivered with care. Burrito de camarones at $13.99 The yellow bell peppers added a nice sweetness to the bite. The shrimp was grilled nicely with the peppers and onions, but lacked seasoning. El burrito Del Mar at $18.00 I wasn't sure what to expect but it was a wow moment when I opened the container. The shrimp and crab was on top of the burrito. Inside was white rice, beans, and guac. All the excitement was on the outside. The shrimp was over cooked and not seasoned. In both burritos, the white rice inside was plain and boring. They were generous with guacamole in the burritos so that made up for the rice. Either way, it was tasty and I didn't have to make it. read more

Mi Casa Cafe - Burrito de Camarones (shrimp) at $13.99 - Mexican Near Me - San Rafael, California

Mi Casa Cafe - Half of the crab and shrimp burrito at $18 - Mexican Near Me - San Rafael, California

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Best place I've been in a long while. Great food Great customer service Great ambiance A little on the pricy side but it's totally worth it. I will be back! read more

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Got ripped off here! Ordered a chicken super burrito. While waiting I was brought chips & salsa. When the bill arrived I was surprised to see a $3 charge for the chips & salsa and $1 credit card processing fee, both a first for me. Visa charges merchants less than 2.5%, why would they charge me what comes out to 6.5% and not disclose there would be a charge if I used my credit card (I had cash)? Why didn't they disclose anywhere (menu, sign on the wall, THE SERVER) that I would be charged $3 for a small portion of chips & salsa? Aside from that, something seemed off when I only got the restaurant reciept copy to fill out. When I asked for customer receipt copy, they gave me a different receipt with the total without the line item charges of the above mentioned. Upon insisting on getting the same reciept, they finally provided it (see attached). When I confronted them about these lack of disclosures, I was told their new menu would state there will be charges. BTW, the burrito was nothing special, definitely not worth $11.50. I hope that extra $4 was worth it because not only will I never be back, I'll be sure to warn everyone to stay clear, like I'm doing here. read more

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Kristy S.

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A very nice decor inside. Important if you are alone or in a group that is not Latino, you will get slow or No service as I got today 12 June 2025. I got your message I will Never go back nor recommend this nasty restaurant. Not worth the wait and racism! read more

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Ashley E.

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Came here for the vegan challenge. Delicious pampazo sandwich. Nice level of spice and good variety of grilled veggies on top. The bread was very flavorful too. My companion ordered the sushi bowl and loved it- presentation for this dish was lovely. Servers were busy for a Saturday lunch service but gracious and kind. Happy that they value their vegan diners! Bonus- chips and salsa were free & fresh! read more

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Sam R.

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Service is great. Ambiance is great. Family style seating with bar and bar seats. I have been here twice. Service is great and the food is amazing. I have ordered the Taco Salad on both visits. Beams are great steak in juicy and tender. COKE in a bottle. read more

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Mike K.

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The air was awful in Novato, so we decided to strike out south to find good food and cleaner air. What a pleasant surprise to find Mi Casa tucked away in the 'contractor' area of San Rafael off DuBois. The menu is very impressive - it was hard to decide exactly what to have! Although we had a short wait for a table outdoors it was well worth it. My pollo asado plate was fragrant, done perfectly, and the rice, beans, and salad that came with were all fresh. My wife's shrimp appetizer plate was loaded with fruit and veggies which really went well with the seafood flavors. She ordered it spicy, and it certainly was! Lots of black pepper really gave it a nice zing. The staff was incredibly attentive - i'll bet they checked on us at least 10 times during our lunch to ensure things were OK (they were OK). My only reason for giving four and not five stars is really pandemic related - the outdoor seating leaves you right in the parking lot, with vehicles coming perilously close to the tables (and each other), and some of the patrons of the other shops in this small strip mall must be deaf, based on the volume their car radios were cranked up to. Anyway, if you're in south San Rafael, looking for some AUTHENTIC mexican food - this is the place. I think we were the only non-latinos in the whole place the entire time we were there - and that's a good thing :) So great menu, tasty food, good portions, attentive staff - four solid stars. read more

Mi Casa Cafe - Camarones appetizer - grilled in a spicy, tangy sauce - Mexican Near Me - San Rafael, California

Mi Casa Cafe - Pollo asado plate with beans, rice & salad. Nice portion! - Mexican Near Me - San Rafael, California

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Buzy B.

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The service was excellent and so was the food. The spicy mango margarita topped it all off.

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John Q.

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love this place! Best service I've had in decades. Food is rich and savory! Not like the Mexican food you can easily make at home. Good music as well. I think it's a gem. read more

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Dana K.

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We've eaten at Mi Casa many times and always have a great meal with great service- even when they are packed. We recently hired them to cater a backyard birthday party. We ordered the taco bar service and let me just say- they blew us all away. They showed up and set up quickly and professionally. The food was fresh and fantastic and the guests all loved it. They could not have been kinder, and we will absolutely use them again! Would give more than 5 stars if I could! read more

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Emilio N.

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Extremely great tasting food!!! The restaurant has a very nice decor, the people are friendly. She asked us if we wanted chips and salsa most restaurants don't charge. But I guess it was a fair price $3.00, not sure if I would have got them if I knew she was gonna charge me. The steak burrito was very well prepared and I am definitely coming back. read more

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Oscar T.

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Excellent service, prices are fair and the food it's delicious, I'm an every day breakfast customer. Chilaquiles it's my favorite plate they have fresh cheese (queso fresco) almost non of the Mexican Restaurants offer that and makes a big difference and also they don't offer Spanish Rice in all the dishes like in most of the Mex restaurants which it's great if doesn't make look like Mexican fast food. The flavor it great looks like back in the kitchen they take they time to cook with a lot of pride definitely it's muy favorite spot in miles around read more

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Glenn S.

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without exaggeration probably one of the best meals of my life. for years we have gotten burrito from there and they are fantastic consistently and the best around. but tonight I changed it up and got the hamburger patron (which does not have a hamburger patty on it) with shrimp, avocado, pineapple, and it was fantastic. 11/10! read more

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Karina R.

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Pretty good spot. I was craving a Michelada and this spot came across my Yelp search. I ordered the Ranchelada which was a Miche just had shrimp and cucumber on the rim. $10 for this drink which wasn't too bad, I just wish they added a bit more of the garnishes and had a taller/bigger glass. To eat, I ordered the Bisteck Encebollado (Steak w/ Sautéed Onion) and that was good as well. I will say the consistency of the meat wasn't the best, there was something missing, not flavor wise, just the type of meat/cut they used. But paired with the beans, rice, avocado and chile, I made my own little tacos and even had some leftovers the day after which was just as good! I loved the plátanos and side salad as well. Total for my meal, 1 person was about $30. A little up there I think, but not too bad overall. read more

Mi Casa Cafe - Bistec Encebollado - Mexican Near Me - San Rafael, California

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Michael C.

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Having Chilaquiles with salsa verde and poached eggs. Server was a little skeptical when I asked for poached but said ok. They came out perfect. The skin on red potatoes were cooked how I like them - creamy inside but still toothsome with a great crispy crunch on the outside. They came with chopped green onion. With the salsa verde, queso fresco and squared tortilla pieces - the Chilaquiles were very good. I wanted to lick the plate when i was done. The entire dish was very appetizing in presentation. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Jose H.

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california burrito is amazing super seasoned and tasty you won't regret it this taste authentic and love the different tortillas you can order makes it unique read more

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brooke w.

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This restaurant sells really authentic Mexican food. They have a delicious cocktail of shrimp and octopus. The best cocktail I've ever had here in Marin County. They were really nice to make me an iced coffee to go when they only sell regular coffee. She made it all fancy with caramel and whipped cream for a very great price. They are also very fast with bringing food and attentive to their customers. read more

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Corey S.

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Haven't been here in many years. Had lunch here the other day and it didn't disappoint. I had the Torta Ahogado and it came out wet when I was expecting it to be a dry sandwich but I have to say it was delicious and I would definitely order it again. The sauce is amazing and the slaw was really good. Basically carnitas and guacamole in a fresh bun, slaw and homemade chips on the side. Wife has the Denver omelet, it was lacking cheese but she was ok with that. I could barely eat half of mine. Definitely recommend. read more

Mi Casa Cafe - Denver Omelet All Day Breakfast - Mexican Near Me - San Rafael, California

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Rosalie W.

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Enjoyed eating outside. Food & service was good. was able to bring my dog, who was given a bowl of water . read more

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Jean M.

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There's always a mid-day crowd, so we decided to give it a try. We are delighted we did. The food is delicious and prepared to order. Everything was as requested (great care was taken for food allergies) and ready in under 15 minutes (to go during covid). The seafood burrito was amazing! I'm spoiled by their generosity--fresh jumbo prawns, amazing crab, so many fresh veggies, and the perfect combination of spices. The ceviche was the best we've ever tasted. Everything was fresh and the ratio of prawns to cucumbers and radishes and onions was genius! The chips were warm, fresh, crispy and not greasy. The churro was perfection. Their menu goes on for days--which means that you'll see me there a lot in the weeks and months to come. Oh, the staff is fantastic too. So polite and welcoming! Go and enjoy. read more

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Alice Z.

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I am so disappointed. We have been going to this restaurant for 9 years and have always had a great experience. Tonight we went for a family dinner and I'm so disappointed. We frequent this restaurant at least once a week and tonight we were not treated well. The food took a long time and then when we were done, I had to wait with my two kids for 40 min to be acknowledged to get a check and a box for my food (after going inside to ask for it). When asked by another customer to turn the music down, they turned it up. The food was good as usual, but the service was aweful. read more

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Dear Alice, I’m truly sorry to hear about your recent experience. We…

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Stephanie D.

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What I want to comment on is how insanely fresh the food here tastes. It's never greasy or seasoned to death. They really rely on bringing out the flavor of their ingredients and that's why I love it so much. Plus, as far as eating out goes, I'd have to say it's one of the healthier options I've found around here while still being incredibly delicious at the same time. read more

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Found this spot after a recommendation from my neighbor who knows good food. This was where he recommended for tacos. Great options for kids--including generous sized cheeseburger and fries for any kiddo not craving what the parents wanted! These parents left more than satisfied after having a variety of tacos. The Mayan style one was the most memorable and we will be coming back for more!!!! Hopefully I can get my kiddo to try some next time as well! read more

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Ilena A.

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I have gone here a few times for lunch as I work nearby. I only have 30 minutes for lunch so I am always in a time crunch. No worries here, I order a taco and aqua Fresca and have them soon after. I take anything cannot finish with me. The bar is fun to sit at and is comfortable. The staff are super helpful. The food is delicious and always hits the spot. The chicken tacos are made street style. I eat Mexican food fairly often and am glad this place is convenient to my work. I am planning on going back soon! read more

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Christ M.

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I usually enjoy getting breakfast/lunch at this spot but unfortunately the other day I ordered Birria tacos and I found plastic wrap in the consommé and also inside my taco. I went back to let them know to be careful and keep an eye out for others but the lady the confronted me seemed like she didn't believe what I was saying and didn't apologize. They did offer another batch but I already lost my appetite read more

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Eric M.

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This place is out of business. It was sold to a new owner. Google hours are not accurate , it says it opens at 8 but it was not open. There is still a mexican restaurant here but it added sushi to the menu -- weird. Did not try because they were not open. read more

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Kili T.

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Great food! As always, friendly staff. We love the Taco Tuesdays special, but everything we've had there is great.

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Eddie F.

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My goodness, where have i been. This place just won my heart in marin as some of the best Mexican food I've had. Quality is excelent, cant get any more Authentic. I cant get over how good the carnitas is, the Asada is beyond delicious as well. A million thanks for feeding me again and again, as you are my new go to for Mexican in Marin! Oh i forgot to mention how great the Horchata is here! Outdoor seating is available too during covid read more

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Andy W.

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Neighborhood gem! I eat here weekly. Very extensive and creative menu, friendly staff, always tasty.

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Carlos D.

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Cuidado siempre cobran de mas siempre te roban el dinero cuidado con la muchacha q cobra

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Barry Z.

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One of my favorite food joints. Their micasa breakfast burrito is oh so tasty (and I always get mine personalized, no rice with jalapeños) and their bistek sandwich is beyond delish. Always friendly service. read more

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85 Woodland Ave
San Rafael, CA 94901
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(415) 482-6581
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https://www.micasacafegrillsr.com

Hours

What time does Mi Casa Cafe open?

Mi Casa Cafe opens at 9:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.Mi Casa Cafe opens at 8:00 AM on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Mi Casa Cafe close?

Mi Casa Cafe closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Mi Casa Cafe closes at 3:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Thu 9:30 AM - 9:00 PMFri-Sat 8:00 AM - 9:00 PMSun 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Mi Casa Cafe take credit cards?

Yes, Mi Casa Cafe takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Mi Casa Cafe have catering options?

Yes, Mi Casa Cafe does have catering options.

Does Mi Casa Cafe have a drive thru?

No, Mi Casa Cafe does not have a drive thru.

Does Mi Casa Cafe have a happy hour?

Yes, Mi Casa Cafe has a happy hour.

Does Mi Casa Cafe serve alcohol?

Yes, Mi Casa Cafe serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

Indoor Amenities

Does Mi Casa Cafe allow dogs?

Yes, Mi Casa Cafe allows dogs.

Does Mi Casa Cafe have TVs?

Yes, Mi Casa Cafe has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Mi Casa Cafe have bike parking?

Yes, Mi Casa Cafe has bike parking.

Does Mi Casa Cafe have outdoor seating?

Yes, Mi Casa Cafe has outdoor seating options.

Does Mi Casa Cafe have parking?

Yes, Mi Casa Cafe has parking options. Street Parking, Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Is Mi Casa Cafe wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Mi Casa Cafe is wheelchair accessible.

Does Mi Casa Cafe have free WiFi?

No, Mi Casa Cafe does not have free WiFi.

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History

Established in 2013.

I always have a passion cooking for the people

Meet the Business Owner: Alvaro V.

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Mi Casa Cafe Reviews in Other Languages

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I had to drive to Fairfax to pick up my daughter from camp and she was craving chicken and waffles…read more Not familiar with the area, I looked up a place on Yelp and discovered The Hummingbird, a New Orleans based restaurant. Having visited New Orleans earlier this year, I was so excited to try this place! As soon as I walked in, I felt like I was transported back to NOLA! There were beads hanging and Mardi Gras decorations throughout the restaurant. Since it was a weekday, there was no wait and we had our choice of sitting inside or out. We opted for inside. Our server was warm and friendly, bringing us water promptly. We started off with an order of beignets. It arrived with three big pieces. They were freshly fried and doused in powdered sugar. So good! My daughter ordered the chicken and waffles, while I decided to try the everything gumbo. The chicken and waffles was huge! It came with several pieces of fried chicken that was topped with freshly minced garlic and came with a homemade spicy sauce. My daughter loved it! I tried a bite and thought it was tasty as well. She ended up taking half of it home. The everything gumbo was also delicious! It was a little thin in my opinion, but the flavor was amazing! It was truly authentic and I could taste all the seafood that was in it. I finished my entire bowl! Unlike the chicken and waffle, it was appropriately sized. When I went to pay the bill, there was a sign that said "free beignets if you pay cash." So of course, I paid our bill in cash! Luckily, I had enough cash on me. Can't pass up a deal like that! All in all, it was a very enjoyable meal! If I'm ever in the area, I'd definitely go back to The Hummingbird!

Softshell crab is one of those things where after you eat one, you always want another. But most…read moresoft-shell crab dishes just come with one and you must live unrequited. Unrecrabbed. But at the Hummingbird, their very good po'boy comes with two. It's a great sandwich. I didn't love the gumbo as much. It was a little thin and kind of sweet. Not bad but not really to my taste I suppose. But I'll def go back for that sandwich.

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Poached eggs with debris gravy and hashbrowns aka "the Jack Riggs Special"

Miracle Mile Cafe

4.4(853 reviews)

1.7 mi

What a gem! American classics with Peruvian flair. Im just sad it took me so long to come here…read moreafter living in Marin for so many years. My new favorite place! Ambience: Beautiful outdoor seating, and indoor seating as well. Colorful and bright. Inviting. Service: Stellar! Our waitress was kind and excellent. And 2 men checked on us as well. We felt well taken care of. Food: I had Avocado Toast and it was so good with lots of good flavors going on. My husband had breakfast chilaquiles and they were delicious with a nice spice. My daughter had the cinnamon roll pancake and loved it. Oh and Bloody Marys were fire! Can't wait to come back and try more things. Thanks Miracles Mile! See you again soon!

We wanted to try here because we eat at the Garden. This is his wife's restaurant…read more The Garden was wayy too busy. Im glad we tryed. The food and service is pretty darn good. My hazelnut cappucino , they caramelized the top, like a marshmallow! That topped it off. It was really nice that our server did that. My cappuccino was a bit late to be served, but that made up for it, all in all i'd come back.

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M.H.Bread and Butter

4.2(579 reviews)

2.3 mi

I have been coming to this area for work for years...and am so mad at myself for not stopping here…read moresooner. I had a bit of time for lunch and stopped in. I ordered the burrata toast and it was exceptional. The bread was freshly cut and served warm, and the tomatoes and arugula were fresh, and dressed so simply and lightly. It was just a delightfully delicious and simple meal. I will definitely be prioritizing another visit when I am back in town.

After years of dreaming about it, I finally returned for the Green Couscous salad. Every bit as…read moregood as I'd remembered! My daughter enjoyed the croissant waffle. We devoured both at a picnic table in a nearby park and it made for a stellar Sunday.

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Barton's Bagels

3.9(190 reviews)

2.5 mi

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Unfriendly counter service…read more Undistinguished bagel. Plus, I asked for it to be toasted, they served it almost raw. No pitcher of water available, they begrudgingly gave me a cup of tapwater. Dreary atmosphere. Trading on past reputation, I would guess, and a choice location. Just, no.

No frills No thrills…read moreStraight up good bagels at a fraction of the price they could be! Only $3.50 for a toasted sesame bagel with cream cheese! The scene is very '70s hippie like with bad art indiscriminately placed with no sense of aesthetic. A bit of a cleanup is in order and a little more attention to detail could spruce it up. But, there certainly is charm in its current state. Simply a great product at a low price point and fast, friendly service. Get your coffee next-door to avoid the air pot pump offerings here. (normally cold or nasty in those air pump things) This is strictly bagels- no need to push the caffeine despite the revenue loss. Just 30+ years of an honest bagel shop focusing on the BAGEL! A lot of variety for only 20$ a dozen. Grab a bag or two and take them to your workmates or your family. A solid satisfying chewy treat! And it can't be beat......

Garlic Bagel + Garlic Chive Cream Cheese

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Panama Hotel

3.6(328 reviews)

0.7 mi

Stayed here 3 nights in their European style room accommodation Jennifer's Room #6…read more Nice small room off main corridor connecting other rooms.Room had TV and wifi as well. Shared bathrooms,one w small shower the other a claw leg tub shower. Rooms have a small shared kitchen area w coffee maker,microwave and fridge . Continental breakfast included as well. Great value for the money! Live music below these rooms Tues-Thur. from 7- 10 pm so if you need quiet early in the evening I suggest a room further from the main dining bar area. Staff treated me so well I can't remember the last time Ive had such a pleasant experience in a hotel . Had a few friends for dinner last night and we couldn't have had a better time.. great food ,wine and fabulous service. Thanks to all of you there at The Panama!

Booked this hotel through Expedia for Memorial Day. Arrived at 5 pm. The hotel door was locked…read more Called the front desk, no body pick up the phone. Left a voice message. No body called back. Expedia help line called the hotel and told me no body can be reached. So I have to cancel the reservation. Luckily, found another hotel to stay. No instruction to tell me how to check-in the hotel. What a nightmare!

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Daniel A.

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11 years ago

This restaurant has been open for less than a year, and has developed a loyal following among the body &repair shop workers who comprise most of their daytime customers This is partially due to the consistent high quality &affordable price of the menu, divided between "American" classics and Mexican specialties. But credit must also go to the always charming & conscientious service offered by the regular server, on the floor M-F from mid morning til they close at 3pm. Even when she is hustling with a full dining room, she makes each customer feel individually welcome, like she is glad they came in. And her cheerful nature is contagious, customers always appear to be enjoying themselves as well. They have recently received permission to open into the evening, and I hope they will enjoy the same success among the families of the neighborhood as they have with the day time workers. read more

Nan A.

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4

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1 year ago

I recently visited this place, and overall, it was a good experience. The food was delicious, and the service was friendly and attentive. The staff made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. However, there were a few things that left a sour taste. They offered to bring chips and salsa, but I was surprised to see a $3 charge on the bill for something that wasn't mentioned when they offered it. On top of that, they charged $2 for just two small pieces of cheese, which felt a bit excessive for what we received. Lastly, if you want to paid with card or Apple Pay expect a extra charge if you didn't pay with cash. While the food and service were solid, these hidden charges were a bit disappointing and left me questioning the transparency of the pricing. It's a shame, as it could have been a perfect experience without these unexpected fees. read more

Cathy H.

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7 years ago

I wouldn't really recommend this place to anybody. To start of I came in with my family, the restaurant was empty when we got there. We got seated, everything started off good we placed our orders. We waited for at least 1 hour, everybody that came after we got there got their food before us, not only did we have to wait for that long our order wasn't correct, they brought our food at different times. At this point I was super upset, the service sucks here and they still wanted to charge us extra for 2 juices we didnt even order . read more

Denisse S.

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7 years ago

We used to come here because it is convenient, the food is not that good even though the owner is the chef. The service is rude regardless that must of the customers are Latinos & so are they ..! They add the tip to all their tables just because they thing they deserve it, but when the customers ask them about they pretend they dont have no idea. They should have a sign on the menu or somewhere imat the restaurant about it. Must watch your check before paging! read more

Karina M.

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5 months ago

I visited this restaurant for the first time today and tried the tacos I absolutely loved them! I ordered both the beef and pork, and while both were delicious, the pork was definitely my favorite. It had an amazing flavor. I also loved the décor and the music such a great vibe. The service was excellent as well. I will definitely be coming back! read more

Camilia M.

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4 years ago

I love eating at this place. The service is always good. The food is excellent. I recommend the barbecue and the soup, but everything is really good, fresh and with good flavor. read more

Segio H.

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12 years ago

I been eating there since they open so i recommend very good service delicious food,i love pollo azado and chilaquiles,and very good prices delicious,torta ahogada de pollo read more

Alvaro V.

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2 years ago

New name, same ownership same menu with a little more seafood dishes on the only seafood restaurant in San Rafael by the way the new name is Playa Azul five out of five read more

Frank R.

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9 years ago

I don't know why they put their phone number up if they never answer.. I've called on two different occasions and not gotten an answer

Devan G.

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9 years ago

Haven't been answering their phone for months now. Not sure if it's even still open since it never is when we try and go.

Mi Casa C.

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3

74

8 years ago

I love this place they have a special every day they tried to take care of the customer I invite you guys to come and try

Sara V.

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5

20

5 years ago

Conozco hace muchos años este lugar y cada ves q vamos en familia lo disfrutamos apoyemos este lugar de comida deliciosa

Julie L.

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9 years ago

The restaurant is under construction will be back for service next week tried once , loved it! Excellent burrito!!

Matt M.

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9 years ago

MI CASA TIMEEEEEEEEEEEE. Why do I need to write more than that? I think that is pretty good for a review...

Molly B.

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9 years ago

So good! The guacamole is delicious and so are the fish tacos! Everyone who works there is so nice!!!

Ingrid D.

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1 year ago

It's a very nice place, service drinks and fun. You should come and try it. You will like it.

Heidy S.

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10 years ago

Muy rico todo es un buen restaurante con mucho para escoger lo recomiendo definitivamente. !

Katharine G.

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8 years ago

Such good food. The way they cook their meat is better than any Mexican food around!

Fraeya O.

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4

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8 years ago

I wish the service was better when handling customer service issues.

U B.

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7

1

8 years ago

So good and so fresh. Reminds me of the time i went to Thailand

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