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Spotlight - Mamita Cocina Mexican

Here are 5 reasons why we're going loco for Novato's new Mexican restaurant.

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Recommendation  #1
Mamita Cocina Mexicana

The artist formerly known as Crave is now Mamita Cocina Mexican. The restaurant is the brainchild of Shah Bahreyni (Boca Pizzeria) and Chef Bernardo Robles. Mamita's menu pays tribute to Oaxaca, Puebla and the neighboring regions of Mexico. Prime meats and seasonal produce are cooked over an oak wood grill; the housemade masa is made from heirloom corn; and the lively margarita bar features up to 60 tequilas and mezcals.

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Monday - Friday (Lunch): 11:30AM - 3PM; Sunday - Thursday (Dinner): 3pm - 9pm; Friday - Saturday (Dinner): 3pm - 10pm
Recommendation #2
Mamita Cocina Mexicana

Mamita's happy hour (Monday - Friday/3pm - 6:30pm) is sure to hit the spot. Sip on $5 draft beers, $6 wines by the glass, $6 mouthwatering margaritas while nibbling on tacos, flautas, and guacamole.

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Menu Favorites:

Flautas (braised chicken, yellow mole, crema, mexican coleslaw, pineapple mango salsa) - $7

Ceviche Mixto (cured cod, tomatoes, fresh lime juice, onions, avocado, cilantro, serrano chile) - $7

Quesadilla Con Hongos (cremini mushrooms, caramelized onions, garlic, thyme, epazote, oaxaca cheese, avocado salsa) - $9

Ahi Tuna Crudo (chile-cumin oil, crispy tortillas, guacamole, wakami, chipotle aioli, pickled red onions) - 12

Tacos (carne asada or chicken or carnitas or verduras asadas) - $4

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Monday - Friday: 3pm - 6:30pm
Recommendation #3
Mamita Cocina Mexicana

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Monday - Friday (Lunch): 11:30AM - 3PM; Sunday - Thursday (Dinner): 3pm - 9pm; Friday - Saturday (Dinner): 3pm - 10pm
Recommendation #4
Mamita Cocina Mexicana

If you're looking for something more substantial than tacos, Mamita offers a variety of Oaxacan delights. Menu highlights include: 

Pollo Con Mole Poblano (mole braised chicken thigh and drumstick, red rice, black beans, ajonjoli)

Camarones a la Diabla (wood grilled jumbo gulf prawns, spicy diablo salsa, white rice, Mexican salad)

Carnitas (citrus braised pork, molcajete salsa, red rice, black beans, escabeche)

Pozole Rojo (traditional hearty pork soup)

Papito Salad (romaine lettuce, avocado, cherry tomatoes, watermelon radishes, pumpkin seeds, queso fresco, green goddess dressing)

And be sure to order a side of Elote (wood grill brentwood sweet corn, queso fresco, lime, chipotle aioli)

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Monday - Friday (Lunch): 11:30AM - 3PM; Sunday - Thursday (Dinner): 3pm - 9pm; Friday - Saturday (Dinner): 3pm - 10pm
Recommendation #5
Mamita Cocina Mexicana

They say that Desayuno is the most important meal of the day. So be sure to catch Mamita's weekend brunch every Saturday & Sunday (11am - 3pm). Menu highlights include:

Carnitas Hash

Chilaquiles

Huevos Rancheros

Benedicto Clasico (poached eggs, sliced ham, grilled telera bread, chipotle hollandaise, & poblano potatoes)

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Saturday & Sunday: 11am - 3pm
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