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Marinitas
Marinitas features a menu inspired by dishes found throughout Mexico and Latin America using local and seasonal products. Through the collaboration of Heidi Krahling and Frank Villa, Marinitas delivers Latin focused lusciousness that is an exciting blend of the new and the familiar.
The wine list mainly draws from the expansive selections of the best wine makers from Argentina and Chile. Cocktails focus on the silver and gold liquors of Central and South America. The bar is dedicated to classic cocktail preparations including citrus juice squeezed to order, house made sweet and sour made from unrefined cane sugars, along with the highest quality mixers. Beers include a full Mexican selection from light Lagers to dark regional Latin micro-brewed Ales.
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104 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 104 reviews
5 stars
(32)
4 stars
(48)
3 stars
(20)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(57)
- good for groups(43)
- vibrant bar scene(43)
- fit for foodies(42)
- kid-friendly(36)
- hot spot(32)
Marinitas Reviews List
Review 1 for Marinitas
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Mexican
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Finally found a great Mexican restaurant in Marin."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, hot spot, kid-friendly
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Review 2 for Marinitas
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Meh
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Marinitas was just ok. They need to update the menu and add more variety. There is also a need for consistency, I have been there three times in the last month and no cocktail has tasted the same. Over pricied for the leval of service and quality of food."
Dined on 5/11/2013
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Review 3 for Marinitas
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent dinner as always and well-paced very good service!"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 4 for Marinitas
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great place food was wonderful. Such a great waitress was the best time! Loved it."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 5 for Marinitas
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Marinitas
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Better than a taqueria, exciting. Could do with less noise."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene
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Review 6 for Marinitas
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The menu is small but everything I've had on it (and I've had most items by now) has been well-prepared and delicious. This place is great for after-work drinks & noshing. The decor is quirky and comfortable at the same time. It's a tad noisy, but nothing you wouldn't expect from an open room with a bar that is popular with the local crowd."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for lunch
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Review 7 for Marinitas
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
So happy we went because...
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The atmosphere is so cool, fun, and rich with a number of nods to Alta California. The quality of the food and drink is very high, and they were able to handle our large group with ease. I wish I lived closer, I'd go more often. Totally worth the trip though. A great venue for 1-15 I would say!"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 8 for Marinitas
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Lovethe Marinitas salad and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Lovethe Marinitas salad and I added grilled prawns."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, hot spot
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Review 9 for Marinitas
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The only problem at Marinitas
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The only problem at Marinitas since they have opened is that the hostesses in the front go out of their way to not please you.
You generally do not get the table you request and they seat you late when you have a reservation.
Friday we had a reservation at 7.15 and we sat at 7.40....did not get the kind of table we requested...BUT food was good,drinks were good and we had a great waitress..."
You generally do not get the table you request and they seat you late when you have a reservation.
Friday we had a reservation at 7.15 and we sat at 7.40....did not get the kind of table we requested...BUT food was good,drinks were good and we had a great waitress..."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 10 for Marinitas
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Keep it up!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Please bring the complete meal special back! Carnitas were some of the best we've had and the margaritas and mojitos are always good!"
Dined on 04/18/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 11 for Marinitas
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
While the food was good I
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"While the food was good I found the menu selection more limited and less creative than I expected."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups
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Review 12 for Marinitas
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
California Mexcican Food ??
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was OK, but if you're looking for classic Mexican food, this is not the place!"
Dined on 03/13/2013
2004
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Review 13 for Marinitas
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good food, and fabulous atmosphere.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good food, and fabulous atmosphere."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 14 for Marinitas
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Marinitas is our 'go to' restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Marinitas is our 'go to' restaurant in San Anselmo!"
Dined on 04/08/2013
2005
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Review 15 for Marinitas
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Kids need to be told and taught
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Why don't they put kids in one area? For us older people who love kids but have g'children we prefer quiet. Especially when parents don't seem to hear it or ignore it. It is NOT OK to let kids act like their at the playground when they're in a restaurant. I taught mine and mine taught theirs to "USE YOUR RESTAURANT VOICE". There are other people around wanting to eat in peace."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2010
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for Marinitas
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
First class margaritas, food,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"First class margaritas, food, service & atmosphere! We'd highly recommend!"
Dined on 03/30/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 17 for Marinitas
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
although the food is pretty
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"although the food is pretty mediocre, the energy and the ambiance of the place makes it worthwhile."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, hot spot
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Review 18 for Marinitas
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I just discovered my favorite
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"I just discovered my favorite Mexican restaurant in Marin! Gracias."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 19 for Marinitas
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious food, prompt service.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Delicious food, prompt service."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 20 for Marinitas
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
good ambiance and prices.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"good ambiance and prices. I enjoy it."
Dined on 02/26/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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Review 21 for Marinitas
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Pitch Perfect Dining!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food is really spot-on these days. Had the chile relleno recently for the first time. A wonderful variation on the classic dish. The service is always welcoming. From the Guacamole to the Tres Leche Cake, not a disappointment in sight!"
Dined on 01/22/2013
2000
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 22 for Marinitas
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Limited Menu
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This is the most beautiful mexican restaurant in Marin with lovely ambience and an excellent list of Tequillas. However, I found the menu to be much more limited compared to my previous vist last year. I took my friend from out-of-town, who wanted to order a dish with a green sauce (not an unusual request for a mexican place), but a green sauce was not offered on the menu. We both ordered the enchiladas with red sauce which was tastey. The problem was that it was served in a cast iron skillet right from the oven and I burned my mouth badly. My friend does not want to return, but I might give it another shot.
Thank you,
Lisa"
Lisa"
Dined on 02/13/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 23 for Marinitas
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always enjoy the food here!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Always enjoy the food here! Never had a bad meal! And it serves the best margaritas ever!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 24 for Marinitas
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Thanks Marinitas!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a show to get to and marinitas provided four star service under a time constraint. Props to our waitress who was always around when we needed something and had a fun personality despite the busy atmosphere. It made our make-up valentines day night really special. Only complaint was that there wasn't enough shrimp in the ceviche. Thanks!
-Gillian"
-Gillian"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic
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Review 25 for Marinitas
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love Marinitas! We always
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Love Marinitas! We always have a great meal and great time there!"
Dined on 02/10/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, romantic, hot spot
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Review 26 for Marinitas
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
I want to love this place,
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I want to love this place, but can't. This most recent visit was a major letdown. Despite reservations we had to wait 15 to be seated. The waitress was nice. The margarita was good. I had a salmon dish that looked good but the salmon flavor was obscured by capers and olives. My wife's tinga was good. My mother-in-law's chicken enchiladas were salty to the point of being enedible. If I had it to do over again, I would go to Taco Jane's or Mi Pueblo (2 doors down, owned by same people as Marinitas) instead. Both have better food and better prices."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2007
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Review 27 for Marinitas
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was delicious, the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was delicious, the margaritas outstanding! Only downside was it was crazy noisy and hard to hear each other."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 28 for Marinitas
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
If you're looking for authentic
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"If you're looking for authentic Mexican food, this is not quite what you're looking for. However, the menu is small and exclusive to foods that are very good for kind of a California style "Mexican food". The margarita's are very nice though, you'll have to get one or more of them! :-)"
Dined on 01/31/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 29 for Marinitas
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Worth a visit
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We always enjoy this place. One appetizer was forgotten and they wanted to bring it to us towards the end of dinner which we declined. We'll be back!"
Dined on 01/28/2013
2010
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Review 30 for Marinitas
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Only place for Mexican food.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Only place for Mexican food. Period."
Dined on 01/23/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 31 for Marinitas
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We were impressed and enjoyed
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were impressed and enjoyed everthing that we ordered. The server were also helpful in their recommendations."
Dined on 01/22/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Marinitas
Based on the average of (73) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
4 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic