Mamita Cocina Mexicana
- rating
- 4.3
- address
- 340 Ignacio Blvd, Novato, CA 94949, USA
- website
- https://www.mamitamarin.com/
- place id
- ChIJHV3prBq9hYARgXLlM9abUCk
- collection
- Marin public-source records
- observed at
- 2026-10-11T00:11:27.385Z
- review count
- 316
- google maps url
- https://maps.google.com/?cid=2977050697987879553&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA
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Recorded 2026-10-11
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My family of 5 (kids ages 6, 9, and 11) just finished eating here and had the best experience! The food and service were top notch, I would like to personally acknowledge their manager Elmer - he went above and beyond! We will definitely be coming back!!
Megan Gordon · Mamita Cocina Mexicana · review of place
Google
I loved my whole experience here. Went with friends and a baby and we were greeted really nicely We were able to find parking on the premises Clean bathroom Nice atmosphere Should be a great place to watch a game I loved the margaritas and guac
Diana Olivares · Mamita Cocina Mexicana · review of place
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We didn't dine in at Marmita Cocina—we placed a takeout order instead. The food was ready on time, which we appreciated, and overall it was good. Unfortunately, the customer service left a very bad impression. Even though we weren't eating at the restaurant, a simple greeting or acknowledgment when we walked in would have gone a long way. Instead, I stood there for several minutes feeling completely ignored until I finally walked up to the cashier and said I was there to pick up an order. Only then was I helped. What made it even more disappointing was that another gentleman walked in shortly after, and the exact same thing happened to him. He was looking around, trying to figure out who could help him, while several servers walked right past him as if he wasn't even there. It's a shame because the restaurant is beautiful and has a lot of potential. I really hope management focuses on improving customer service. Making every guest feel welcomed—whether they're dining in or simply picking up an order—should be a priority. Very disappointing.
S V · Mamita Cocina Mexicana · review of place
Google
Do you want the only great dining that sports south-of-the-border eats in Marin? Well there are some good ones and then there is the one above the rest. Mamita. Fun place, and the food is well above expectations in a county and town that can let you down if you're looking for really good restaurants. They skip the modern fusion menu and zero in, especially on Oxacan fare. The Birria Tacos are really good, but you won't be disappointed with anything on the menu here.
Matt Vinci · Mamita Cocina Mexicana · review of place
Google
On a weekend drive through Novato, we stopped for lunch and chose Mamita. We have visited Novato many times, so I was surprised I hadn’t heard of Mamita before. I found out it opened just three or four years ago. The owners, Shah Bahreyni, Peter Paul, and chef Bernardo Robles, started Mamita to highlight the flavors of Oaxaca and Puebla. They focus on fresh, local ingredients, grill prime meats over oak wood, import spices from Oaxaca, and make their own corn masa. The restaurant also has a bar with a variety of tequila and mezcal. Its casual atmosphere has made it popular in Novato. Mamita has many positive reviews for its tasty dishes, and we decided to try the Chicken Enchiladas. First, we shared an Elote, which is wood-grilled sweet corn topped with Queso Fresco, lime, and Chipotle Aioli. We also had Queso Fundido con Chorizo, a traditional dish with melted cheese and chorizo sausage. Both appetizers were excellent. When the Chicken Enchiladas arrived, they were flavorful, but I had already filled up on the appetizers, so I could only eat one of the three on the plate, and my partner could only manage one as well. The service was excellent, and we left wanting to come back again. return.
Afshin Afshar-Ghasemlou · Mamita Cocina Mexicana · review of place
Mamita Cocina Mexicana · describes
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