Combination plates of tamales and enchiladas, burritos and quesadillas are the Easy A menu choices at this popular Mexican spot. But we lean into the dishes that come straight from Mexico City’s street food scene.
Start with a pambazo, a sandwich stuffed with potatoes and chorizo, transition to an alambre (beef is the meat of choice in Distrito Federal) and finish with a street taco plate – that’s five tacos topped with a smattering of onion and chile. Salsa entirely optional but recommended.
Don’t Miss: Carne Asada Nachos, Molotes, Pollo con Mole
French fare like espelette pepper-dusted salmon with onion-leek soubise or seared pork chops graced with creamy mustard sauce aligns with the owner's "more casual than a restaurant" bistro concept.
Of course there’s charcuterie and cheese (available before or after a meal) as well as rotisseried duck legs and a wine list of mostly French and American varietals, many available by the glass. The cute red chairs and lamps add to the casual, laissez-faire spirit.
Be sure to check out their épicerie next door to stalk up on all your favorite French delicacies.
Don’t Miss: Beef Cheek Bourguignon, Little Gem Salad, Roasted Leg of Lamb
Lean into the fresh, seasonal Italian fare with California touches from the hands of chef Alexander Alioto. You cannot go wrong with chef’s handmade pastas (we’re especially fond of the oversized ravioli uovo) and pork osso buco.
Keep an eye out for specials tucked into the menu. While pizzas are a solid choice with a glass of wine selected by Nunzio Alioto, a master sommelier, a plate of mushrooms with polenta or kampachi ceviche are the silent sparkling stars in a galaxy of deliciousness.
Don’t Miss: Risotto with Fried Gulf Shrimp, Anchovy Pizza, Catch of the Day
An onsite brewery provides ample quaffing opportunities of Patriot Pilsner or Franklins Tower IPA at the long bar or one of the booths. There’s booze, too, in case a perfect Paper Plane is your audible, once seated.
Sticky pork ribs and firecracker green beans are part of a roster of small plates, but the large menu includes sandwiches, salads, and rice and noodle bowls. And their pizzas are always a hit with kids of all ages. Their 16-ounce churro may be the trendy dessert of the moment, but a warm brownie sundae never goes out of style.
Don’t Miss: General Tso’s Wings, Khao San Thai Salad, State Room Burger
One bite of the locally sourced beef laid atop a brioche bun slathered with truffle aioil is reminder enough that California cuisine is a dish best served local, sustainable and in-season.
Summer’s burrata and peaches follows spring’s halibut dusted with fennel pollen, and winter’s wild mushroom risotto. Similar attention is given to the wine list – a glass of Marin-sourced rosé or pinot blanc is right at home alongside Italian chianti or an Aperol spritz. The cozy ambiance seals the deal.
Don’t Miss: Lollipop Kale, Crispy Fried Chicken, Cacio E Pepe
Inside a stately former bank building, 34 rotating taps pull everything from Guinness and Coors to wild blueberry wheat beer from Portland, Maine and Wok This Way lager, a Japanese rice beer from Cooperage Brewing in Santa Rosa.
Grab a seat at one of the long bar tables, fronted with stools, or at one of the picnic tables to watch the game or chow down on hearty plates of chicken tinga tacos, bacon poutine or a classic pretzel.
They recently added an upstairs game room, complete with arcade games, pinball and pool tables.
Don’t Miss: Pulled Pork Sliders, Crispy Wings, Carnitas Tacos
It’s entirely possible when you walk into this Irish pub to hear the twang of an Irish brogue and discussion of which county said accent originates. In the case of founder and long-time Marin resident Alan Hynes, the answer is Ballinderren, in the Burren district of County Galway. Hynes leaned into creating a traditional pub in his new home, hiring Irish artisans to craft everything from the bar and furniture to art, fabrics and finishes. Local pub colors – interior gold and green and exterior deep red – hearken back to the old country.
Of course there is Guinness on tap as well as Smithwick’s and Harp. Yes, you can get a Black & Tan or a Snakebite here, too. And while Hynes created a clear sense of place, local beers, like Pond Farm and Fort Point KSA are on tap, as well as bottled beer, wine and cocktails.
At brunch, eggs Benedict sits alongside Irish coffee with whiskey and fresh cream. The beefiest breakfast prize goes to their Traditional Irish Breakfast. With eggs, griddled ham, sausage, black and white pudding, plus mushrooms, griddled tomato and beans, it is enough for two. The lunch and dinner menus are similarly multi-culti. Traditional fare (Irish stew, Shepard’s pie, chicken curry, Irish potato cakes) are balanced with burgers, wings, and a corned beef Reuben. Bring an appetite and good Irish cheer.
Don’t Miss: Reuben Sandwich, Shepard's Pie, Irish Breakfast
The retro-fabulous Irish – or is it English? – pub vibes include a beamed ceiling and booths paneled with smoked glass and more dark wood accents. Saunter up to the bar for a pull from one of the 18 taps or a signature Irish Lemonade cocktail.
In addition to pub fare – hot wings, burger with fries, sausage with beans and fries – give the shepherd’s pie or Mayflower chicken curry a whirl. The curry’s spicy enough to make an Irishman weep.
If you're a sports fan, The Mayflower is always a fun place to grab a pint, enjoy a hearty meal, and watch international soccer or a local ball game.
Don’t Miss: Mayflower Famous Fish & Chips, Irish Beef, Guinness and Vegetable Stew, Sausage Rolls
