Marinitas
Mexican Roots, a Wider Latin American Table
At 218 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, the first decision is often what should reach the table while the opening drinks are poured. Guacamole is made daily, corn tortillas are made in-house, and the first plates are usually ordered with sharing in mind.
Marinitas approaches Mexican food in Marin County with Mexico at the center and room for flavors from elsewhere in Latin America. Familiar dishes provide the starting point, while seafood, Peruvian influences, seasonal vegetables, and carefully chosen accompaniments carry the menu in different directions.
What Reaches the Table
Tacos come with grilled cod, carne asada, shrimp al pastor, chicken, or seasonal vegetables, depending on the preparation. House-made corn tortillas hold the softer tacos, while tacos dorados bring a crisp shell filled with chicken or vegetables, potatoes, queso Oaxaca, and cascabel sauce.
Chicken enchiladas pair ancho chile with roasted tomatoes and Jack cheese. The vegetarian version combines seasonal vegetables with pipián verde, while ceviche brings together seafood, lime, avocado, and fresh accompaniments. Slow-braised carnitas, Peruvian-style Lomo Saltado, and weekend dishes give the table somewhere else to go after the first round of plates.
The Cantina Sets the Pace
The bar often determines how long the evening lasts. The Casa Margarita combines silver tequila, Cointreau, and house-made sweet & sour. Deluxe moves to Monte Alban Reposado, while Supremo uses Hornitos Añejo for a deeper pour.
Beyond margaritas, the selection runs through tequila and mezcal flights, Palomas, Mojitos, Caipirinhas, Sangria, and cocktails shaped by spirits from across Latin America. Happy hour in San Anselmo brings a focused list of drinks and casual bites to the bar before dinner takes over.
Dinner Can Become the Whole Night
Some guests arrive for an easy dinner. Others stay for another round, settle into the lounge, or gather for an occasion that continues with music and dancing. Warm light, generous booths, a full bar, and room for music allow the night to change without sending everyone somewhere else.
That is the rhythm of Marinitas: tacos and enchiladas lead into cocktails, cocktails make room for conversation, and dinner does not need a fixed ending.
About us
Marinitas serves Mexican food in Marin County in a warm, relaxed setting for dinner, drinks, and time together. Our menu includes guacamole made daily, tacos on house-made corn tortillas, enchiladas, slow-braised carnitas, seafood, and Peruvian-style Lomo Saltado, alongside handcrafted cocktails and an extensive tequila and mezcal selection. Guests looking for a Latin restaurant can settle into a booth, meet at the cantina, and stay for another round once the plates are cleared.