Mamita Cocina Mexicana

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.

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!!

Reservation is available. Nice Mexican restaurant atmosphere. Margaritas are amazing and it served in a big bowl! Fast service! Ample of parking but felt tight.

We decided to try this place and: the chips and salsa are excellent. Really good. We were excited for the tacos we ordered (they charge 7.50 for each extra taco, the dish itself comes with 2 tacos so we ordered $45 worth of extra tacos)… they were bland. No taste, no flavor. I ordered more limes and salsa verde and they charged us for that. Never heard of a Mexican restaurant that did that. Anyway, won’t be coming back. Food wasn’t great and the only thing memorable were the chips and salsa. Place is cute tho.

Great menu, great setting, a place that under different ownership and themes, had served up some truly memorable experiences. But starting from the chips, standard fare at any Mexican themed restaurants, it went downhill. We had trouble ordering drinks, pico de gallo in place of the runny too-hot sauce. We realized how important it is to have the waitstaff understand, something you can take for granted at high end venues. But several times, those waiting on us had to duck behind the curtain and ask for a translation. Asking for guacamole was out of the question. I found the experience at Mamita more taxing than relaxing. In all fairness, I should know more Spanish and I’m sure I’ll go back after a few Duo Lingo lessons. Best of all is the margarita flight. Three medium sized margeritas, each can be selected from the margarita menu. They have tequila cart with top-shelf tequilas, so you know they are real. Get the margarita flight. Whatever you order after that will not matter.

The place is nice! Great ambiance and theme. The food was delicious... really great options all throughout the menu The chips and salsa were delicious!! Super tasty salsa with freshly made tortillas chips. I was only disappointed that their aguas frescas (Jamaica or Horchata) did not have the same level of love as their food did... the drinks were artificial flavored powder type.. not like homemade Horchata, or fresh jamaica. Told the waiter I couldn't drink them, but I still got charged for them on my bill. Overall, good food, good atmosphere.

Chips and atmosphere were amazing. Fish tacos were decent. Al pastor and birria tacos lacked flavor. They charged for limes and again for extra salsa which was surprising. They shouldn't have done that or at least warned.

Had a fantastic experience here. About 70 per person and that's with a couple appetizers, drinks, and dessert. Food was fantastic and the drinks were fun. Service was attentive. Atmosphere was interesting, a little campy but we enjoyed that ☺️ Overall great value for money, a good date spot if you're both up for the camp or a nice spot with friends. Had an infant with us and they were very kid friendly too. Honestly nothing bad to say about it.

Love Mamitas! The chips and salsa come quickly to the table and the chips are warm and salsa is flavorful. The drink selection is diverse and the food selection is authentic. I ordered fajitas and they were delicious, and very very filling! The service was kind, attentive, but you don't feel rushed which is always nice as there's nothing better than catching up with friends or family over chips, salsa, and margaritas. The location is very hip and duruing the holidays the lights are all up and so festive. Bathrooms are clean. There is seating indoors and outdoors (heated - yay) and the parking is found behind the restaurant. We will be back!

We love this restaurant! The staff is always so friendly and so attentive, we really love going there just to experience that. The restaurant itself is beautiful and they have a lovely outdoor patio that is cozy and elegant. The food is delicious and they have a fabulous full bar with lots of Signature drinks. My favorite is the hibiscus. Margarita. We go back often, both for our personal pleasure and for work gatherings.

I came here for a late dinner to celebrate my birthday since I wasn't going to be with my friends on the actual day. I had spoken really well of this place because of a previous visit -- the drinks were great and I remembered having such a good time, so I was really looking forward to coming back. The ambiance was okay. We were seated in a booth near the entryway, which I get since it was later in the evening and they were probably trying to close off parts of the restaurant. I just wanted the night to feel special, but it didn't really go that way. When my food came out, my tacos were cold and honestly, there wasn't anything that stood out about them. Our waiter didn't really check in much either, which was disappointing since both my friend and I needed lemons and couldn't get anyone's attention for a while. The strangest part of the night happened right when my friends were about to sing me happy birthday -- the same waiter suddenly started making a loud commotion by the bar, hitting the wall several times. I wasn't sure what was going on, but people sitting nearby mentioned something that definitely caught me off guard saying something about a rodent. It just wasn't the kind of thing you expect to happen during what was supposed to be a small, happy celebration. To top it off, we were told they were closing soon after that, so we ended up just sitting and talking in the parking lot trying to make the best of it. The only real highlight was the coconut horchata drink -- that was delicious. But overall, my experience was just okay. My waiter was nice enough, but the whole situation felt confusing and uncomfortable. I probably wouldn't come back for a birthday or special occasion again, at least not for a long while.

I mean, look at the presentation of this dish! The meat was delicious! The restaurant looks nice inside.

On a weekend drive through Novato, we decided to stop for lunch and try something new. After a quick search on my phone, we agreed on Mamita. Having lived in the Bay Area and visited Novato many times, I was surprised that I had not heard of Mamita. Later, I did some research and found out that it had opened only three or four years earlier. The owners, Shah Bahreyni, Peter Paul, and chef Bernardo Robles opened Mamita, which showcases flavors of Oaxaca and Puebla. They use fresh local ingredients and grill prime meats over oak wood while importing spices from Oaxaca and making their own corn masa. The restaurant also has a bar with many types of tequila and mezcal. Its casual atmosphere has made it a favorite spot in Novato. Mamita has received many good reviews for its delicious dishes, like Chicken Enchiladas, so we decided to try it. But before that, we shared an Elote, which is wood-grilled sweet corn with Queso Fresco, lime, and Chipotle Aioli. We also shared a Queso Fundido con Chorizo, a Mexican dish made with melted cheese, traditionally Mexican cheese like Oaxaca or Chihuahua, with chorizo sausage. They were both delicious. Then came the Chicken Enchiladas! The dish was flavorful and tasty, but I had already stuffed myself with everything that came before, so sadly, I could not have more than one of the three Enchiladas on the plate, as did my significant other. The service was terrific, and we walked out deciding that we should definitely revisit.

My son and daughter-in-law just moved to Novato, and since we love Mexican food, we had to try Mamita Concina Mexicana for the first time. I have to say this is going to be our new go-to spot! The restaurant is very spacious, beautifully decorated, and has such a welcoming vibe. The food was outstanding I had the pozole, my wife had the chicken flautas, and we couldn't resist finishing with churros. Everything came out fresh, hot, and absolutely delicious. I even ordered some extra food to take home to my son, and he's already excited to try it. Thank you, Novato, for bringing Mamita Cocina Mexicana to town. We'll definitely be back soon!

I came in last night with my Fiancè and our friends and we had the most tasty dinner and the drinks were out of this world. Christian was our server and he was so outgoing and honestly fun! We hope to have him again when we come in next. Also the restaurant decor was beautiful and parking in the back is very easy. I would give this place 10/10 if I could. Thanks for having us. We can't wait to come back :)

Came here for a late lunch on a Saturday and I was excited to try this restaurant since the pictures looked like a fun place with great food. So we met at the restaurant, Plenty of parking on the side and in the back. they have seating outside with covers and plenty of seats inside. I was greeted and we got sat almost immediately, she said she had to clean up the table in the room and I said sure. we ordered drinks and then food. the chips and salsa we got were good until our food came. drinks: -horchata -tamarindo -michelada -IPA'S food: -quesabirra -pozole -cheese enchiladas with green sauce -chips with guacamole (it was nice and creamy) -chilie relleno -elote -mamita salad with salmon all was so good, full of flavor and the service was great. never did we feel like we were being forgotten. we kept getting checked up on to make sure everything was fine. the vibe was great for lunch that I can only imagine that this place for dinner must be a super lively place. I did notice they do have drink towers, but we didn't participate in them. im so glad we got to try this restaurant. you should come and check it out.

Decided last minute to go here for my birthday. We had so much fun (there were just three of us). Love the margarita flight and the food was amazing: quesabirria, pollo asado and elote. Our server was very kind too - Atilano M. Can't wait to go back.

The servers were amazing. The drinks and food wonderful! We had a table of six and were served promptly with friendliness. I will list what we had with the photos, it was all good. My Shrimp enchiladas with habanero crème sauce were something I would definitely order again. Yum! We decided to totally got the most bang for my buck with the margarita sampler.three good size margaritas for $25! Go with a group, especially if it's a birthday.

This was our first time here, and we came for a birthday celebration. The first thing we noticed was the ambiance and environment. It was amazingly colorful and beautiful, with great use of lighting, colors, and textures. The place actually has a few different dining areas, and this added to the depth of the impact when we walked in. Of course, being greeted by a large "dead cow" was a great touch to begin with, and the kids loved it. We waited shortly and were shown to the enclosed patio dining area. It featured a fireplace along with space heaters, so it was pretty warm despite being a chilly night. Our server greeted us while others brought water to the table. The menu was also new to us, so although we had scoped it out on Yelp, we looked it over a bit to see if we missed anything good. For starters, we ordered a margarita flight - priorities! You get a choice of three flavors for this, and we tried the spicy cucumber, hibiscus, and classic flavors. Then, as the flight was landing (see what I did there?! ) we were ready to order the food. We started with a Papito salad (romaine kettuce, watermelon radish, avocado, cherry tomatoes, pumpkin seeds, and queso fresco with Green Goddess dressing) and quesadilla con hongos (crimini mushrooms, caramelized onions, thyme, garlic, epazote - an aromatic herb - and Oazaca cheese) for appetizers. Then we moved on and ordered a carne asada, a quesabirria (with birria braised short ribs, a chile relleno (stuffed with roasted corm zucchini, mushrooms, onions, and Oaxaca cheese in a roasted chili tomato sauce), and a kid's solo taco. The food arrived promptly, but it all came at once, salad and all. This is not a big problem, but it is not optimal. The food was hot and ready to eat. The dishes were good, and the carne asada and quesabirria were particularly well-liked. The salad was fresh and tasty, and the Green Goddess was a nice flavor change. The chile relleno was interesting, for the sauce was very soupy, and the vegetables inside added to that loose consistency; the veggies were different indeed, and not a bad idea. The sauce--yes, it did say roasted chili--was a bit too spicy. The quesadilla con hongos was very different. It had a "tortilla" like a thick masa, not a flour tortilla, and the mushrooms were plentiful and very earthy in flavor. It was great if you like mushrooms. We had room for dessert, so we ordered a churros and a tres leches cake. The churros were hot when they arrived, but the texture was not crispy but chewy. The chocolate sauce it came with tasted like the chocolate ice cream topping sauce from a bottle - not good. The tres leches lacked any real flavor, but there was lots of leche, which the kids liked. We have had better. They brought the birthday boy his own "birthday churros," which was a nice touch. The food overall was good, but lacking in some areas, such as the desserts. The service was excellent, with a large crew running dishes, refilling the waters, and clearing dishes promptly. Our server, Rolando, did a fine job coordinating everything for us. The margarita flight was a hit. There was just enough for a few adults to share a taste or two, and the cucumber and the hibiscus were the favorites. It is a great place overall, and considering the food, beverages, desserts, service, and ambiance, it was a 4.5 - we look forward to returning.

We decided to try this place and: the chips and salsa are excellent. Really good. We were excited for the tacos we ordered (they charge 7.50 for each extra taco, the dish itself comes with 2 tacos so we ordered $45 worth of extra tacos)... they were bland. No taste, no flavor. I ordered more limes and salsa verde and they charged us for that. Never heard of a Mexican restaurant that did that. Anyway, won't be coming back. Food wasn't great and the only thing memorable were the chips and salsa. Place is cute tho.

You know it is going to be a good meal when the chips and salsa come out and make you forget you need to order an entree! 2 adults, 2 small children dined. We ordered fajitas, and the mushroom quesadilla for the adults. The fajitas were amazing! Flavorful, with peppers, onion, and plenty of meat. The entree came with a side of rice and beans, guacamole, pico, and sour cream. If you are sharing them ask for a couple extra tortillas-- you WILL have enough food for two adults. The quesadilla was my favorite, VERY flavorful and stuffed with veggies. It came with a green, vinegary salsa which I could have drank, so delicious. The kids each got the chicken taco and side of avocado which they loved, also came with rice and beans. I ordered a spicy cucumber margarita, best I've ever had. We ordered, churros, and flan. So/ so. On to the service: We were seated quickly even though they were busy (Saturday night) I wish I could remember our servers name, he was a stout Mexican man who made us laugh, checked on us at the perfect times, the perfect amount of times. He made recommendations and kept us smiling. The decor and ambiance was truly 10/10 So much detail and love went into designing and decorating this restaurant. It doesn't feel like a restaurant, it feels like an art gallery that also serves amazing food. Huge murals cover the walls, a big sombrero wearing cow greets you as you enter, the autofill colorful flags grace the walls perfectly dimmed lights hang. The tables have personal adjustable lights which change from warm to cool lighting. The restrooms are clean. Parking is decent. And I'll end with this-- it's a long review, it's unwarranted, but it's well deserved. Great work!

Uhhh...how come nobody told me sooner about this place?! Atmosphere: Clean, large and festive. Staff: Elmer not only has the most beautiful eyes but a personality to match. Food: cheese enchiladas with green verde sauce, rice, beans and guacamole. Delicious. Flavorful with distinct flavor. This was a to go order so I can add that it was packaged well and HOT! Huge thanks to the kitchen! Will be making another trip soon and taking friends.

The food was really delicious, we were given chips and salsa when we sat down, then ordered a mushroom / hongos quesadilla to start. The tortilla seemed homemade and very fresh. The pepitas salad was so good, and grilled salmon was perfect. Overall the service was good, even when they were really busy. It has a fun, loud, and lively vibe, good for a group dinner.

Food was good and service was fine. Our group was placed in the back room. It is very noisy - they need some accoustic control. When I got the bill I was not happy. As a group with separate bills, we were asked to pay cash and add a 20% tip. We were OK with that. However, added to the bill was 4% for employee benefits. There was no mention of that in our agreement. I am tired of restaurants having a published price, asking for increased tips, adding a credit card fee. adding BOH (back of house fee) - and now employee benefits charge. Get real, provide your own benefits, realize most people pay by credit card and adjust your menu pricing to cover normal employer and business costs.

Great food, great service and beautifully decorated! We showed up with 5 kids and they swiftly got their food orders taken care of first so they wouldn't have a full blown hangry meltdown. I also liked that the kids' food was also delicious, like the adult food, because sometimes I feel like restaurants make the kid food subpar, as if children don't also enjoy delicious food.

I wanted a quick bite and cocktail and walked it minutes before happy hour ended at 6 pm. The decor inside is colorful and fun. There are lots of seating inside and a lovely outdoor patio. Happy hour is only at the bar, sadly. I grabbed a spot at the bar and ordered all of the vegetarian items (mushroom quesadilla, guacamole, and beet salad) and the cod ceviche on the happy hour menu with a diablo margarita . The margarita was brought over quickly and it was very good. It's on par with Flores but at a better price! I drank it quickly...too quick as it was smooth down the hatch. The beet salad was refreshing with a light dressing. The slices of orange complimented the arugula flavors. I enjoyed this as a starter to balance out the entire basket of chips and salsa I ate. There's no shame. The cod ceviche had chunks of avocado and pico de gallo mixed in. I switched between the ceviche and then dunked into the guacamole. The guac was simple in all the best ways. Why complicate a good thing? The quesadilla de hongo was tiny but bursting with mushrooms. It had a tart salsa verde to break up the heavy cheese. I would order it again all again and come back for a proper dinner.

I couldn't possibly say enough good things about this place. Definitely in my top 3 choices in the area. Everything we've eaten and drank here has been delicious. Service is very friendly and quick. Ambiance is fun (a bit loud at times inside) and colorful and we love that they have a patio option. My #1 order is the plate of green carnitas but you could get anything on the menu and you'll be happy with it. I've brought my husband, brother and (very mexican) mother and they all rave about it. We know mexican food and this is as good as it gets in Novato. Worth every cent, every time. Please support this business so they can stick around for a long time!

Good food, nice place but servers very slow. Asked many times for water and utensils. Also, they don't give you recommendations for any dish and looks like they don't like questions about it. Won't come back!

Taco Tuesday mix. You can mix between asada, carnitas, pescado and pollo. They give complimentary rice for Taco Tuesday mix. The ambience is good. Food is so so.

This place is amazing. My wife and I visited this restaurant for the first time for our anniversary. The food, drinks, service and ambiance felt like nothing else in Novato. Made me ready to pull my credit card out and book two flights to Cabo. I loved this place and will for sure be our go to for date night. The manager Elmer was amazing as well!

EDIT: 02/25/24 I've been several times since writing my first review and the place has become a favorite to stop by and have a drink while watching a game or to take the wife to have a snack while we're out and about. I've grown to like the veggie quesadilla. It's got nice flavor and has a nice balance of filling but not too heavy. We've also really grown accustomed to the different margaritas they have there. The Jalapeno has a nice kick to it and the Jamaica is my favorite. Rigo and Estuardo behind the bar are killin' it as always. Give it a shot! _ _ _ _ _ Not bad. Had a good experience but things could use a tune up. This restaurant has been a couple different names over the years. My wife and I tried to go several times and the first 2 attempts were RIDICULOUSLY long as far as wait time goes. The nice thing is that they offer valet parking (bring cash) on Friday/Saturday. We finally got a reasonable time reservation and gave it a shot. Yes, the restaurant was upgraded with new aesthetics in certain spots. If your a Novato native, you will recognize some others have not. We sat down and explored the menu. Some of their selections were amazing! Some of the others I've had better from a food truck. Our server was nice and fairly on it but we had to ask her 3 times for water. Don't get me wrong, were not the type of couple that orders just water at dinner, were a 3 shots of high end tequila and a beer with a water chaser (for some) at dinner. We explored the menu, we ordered the CHILLED AHI TUNA CRUDO and AGUA CHILE NEGRO which both were AMAZING. We ordered the latter spicy which delivered on the ask. We also ordered the QUESABIRRIA which was a little disappointing. I was surprised by that. The consume was surprisingly tame from a flavor profile perspective and I've had better at taco trucks. We also ordered some CHICKEN FLAUTAS and they were ok. They were a little light on flavor but the textures were there. All in all, this was a good place but for all the hype and wait needed just to get in the door it was slightly disappointing. The visual presentation of things added a nice touch to everything and I'm a big advocate of that. However with some more fine tuning this could be a 4-5 star place. One of the big saves for this place is RIGO the bartender. He has been loyally tending bar at this location for years. Always has a smile on his face and ready to make you a drink. My wife and I appreciate his customer service and barcraft. Just a heads up, if your looking to have a good time, you'll be well into the triple figures. The product may be a result of the populace but I'm used to a more flavorful experience. If you're reading this and have differing opinions, I'm more than happy to hear your thoughts. drop me a comment. -Todd

Food is really good, service was somewhat frustrating sitting at the bar (food and drinks). Served immediately but sitting with an empty beverage for 15 min now while Server is catering to every need to the couple next to me - he's already checked in with them twice. Not one word, not one look. Oh well, maybe I look poor. Dishware needs some help. Overall ambiance is nice, so one star to food and one star to ambiance.

Listen. We all workout and eat healthy. Except when we don't. Not shaming - just being honest. We do that here. When I am not eating a protein topped salad, veggie scramble with cheese, or protein shake for brunch, it means I am going to save those calories for a dinner that counts for OMAD. This is where my one meal of the day came from today. I ordered delicious carnitas and my husband had quesabirria from here for a previous order which motivated tonight's order. Tonight I had the chicken Suiza enchilladas and my husband had the quesabirria tacos - again. My enchiladas were perfect. The Suiza sauce was fresh and tangy, the pieces of chicken were so tender, and the soft gluten free corn tortillas had a lovely texture to the bite. The smooth refried black beans were medium spicy and the rice was nice and fluffy. Husband ate the fire roasted salsa with fresh hot chips. I could feel the heat through the sack and hear how crisp they were (chips are meant to be eaten loudly without offense) The entrees are really special. It definitely has that home made taste - not like a taqueria, more like what a mom lovingly cooks for her family ...or a chef armed with heirloom family recipes. I never visited the restaurant so I can't speak to the ambiance. We ordered everything to be delivered by DoorDash. Thankful for thoughtfully prepared, delicious hot food that I can taste those things mentioned above. Perfection. Fiver.

We went on a Thursday night and made reservations. Glad we did, it was packed! Only complaint would be the wait between putting in the drink orders then getting the waiter back to order the dinner. Friendly, accommodating staff, bright, festive, and flavorful food! They sing happy birthday to people with sparklers, and we were jealous of the creative drinks going by to other tables. All in all a wonderful experience!

They have a beautiful outdoor seating area. If you're are looking for the best tasting Mexican food, don't look anywhere else! The food is very tasty and so yummy...and my fajita sandwich was so.... delicious! I asked for a side of guacamole to go with it. The soup wasn't my cup of tea, but everything else was fabulous! We were only visiting the area and were so glad we chose to eat here. The inside is very cool too. They have a nice indoor seating area, and a nice separate bar to eat at or have a drink. The service is friendly and helpful. I highly recommend it here.

Food quality is nice and fresh . Best margaritas and drinks Location and ambiance is very nice and comfortable. Señor Jorge , always willing to provide great customer service.

Papita salad with salmon Cadillac margarita Friendly bartender Great service Salad with green goddess dressing and pumpkin seeds Fresh and flavorful

Fun and festive atmosphere fills this ample modern Mexican restaurant with plenty of folks during happy hour. Brunch is much quieter by comparison, and just as enjoyable. The freshly made tortilla chips the friendly waiters serve set the tone for high quality cuisine. The variety of margaritas is a standout-- they even offer flights to taste them all. I went for the hibiscus and the Cadillac and was not disappointed. Great for groups and couples alike, this place is my new go-to in Novato.

Went for the 4th time. Always enjoy the Cadillac beverage with a cute little bottle of Grand Marnier propped upside down to slowly pour into the oversized cocktail. I order it every time. We enjoyed ceviche, enchiladas & elote (the best of the the 3) The reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is due to the over lime & over salt on the dishes, except for the elote. Please tell chef not to be so heavy handed...A little lime & salt go a long way.

I went to Mamita last night for a birthday celebration and it was such a great experience. It was the first time visiting this restaurant and I will definitely come back. Manuel was our waiter and he was very attentive and personable. He made some great drink and food recommendations. We got two appetizers and they were great. The queso fundido with chorizo was so good and the ceviche just needed a bit more lime juice to it. The carnitas were delicious! I don't know how authentic the food is to Oaxaca as I've never been there but the food was delicious. Our table also had the sopes and dessert was tasty. The restaurant's decor is quite enjoyable. I wish them a lot of success because I hope to come back soon.

This is the place that I already feel welcomed from outside just looking at the decorations. It feels so festive and the high ceilings made the place spacious. The booth is comfortable and it's fun to just look at the surroundings. The classic margaritas is exactly what I need with fresh squeezed lime juice and just enough sweetness. Steak and eggs: The skirt steak is juicy and flavorful. I requested the potatoes to be crispy if possible and they were! Dessert is caramelized plantain with coconut ice cream. The plantain is caramelized well but the texture is similar to potato which I'm not used to. Other than that, I enjoyed the coconut ice cream and the cake that came with it. The staff is super friendly which definitely made me want to come back more to try other items!

Opened at the old Boca Tavern location, Mamita serves up some Mexican classics. My go-to is the Pozole Rojo soup. Which has been consistently delicious. Service and ambiance are excellent, and I always feel comfortable and never rushed while dining here.

Came here again for work dinner with my coworkers and it was lovely. I got Riviera Maya cocktail which is served in a pineapple. The drink is not too strong and I felt like I was drinking pineapple juice but I still like it a lot. For appetizers, we shared ahi tuna and queso fundido con chorizo (torrilla and cheese, surprisingly good but I feel like I gained 10 lbs after eating it). They also made sure we have chips and salsas all the time which was nice. For entree, I got the camarones al mojo de ajo. I always get this dish when I come here and it's so good! The sauce is so yummy and creamy but I felt like I got less sauce than last time. I wish I got more sauce because it's so good. For desserts, we shared tres leches and flan. Both are really good but just a little to sweet for me. Service today was really fast and our server was really nice. This place is on a pricey side but still worth it because the service and food is always great!

The food was great ! We order tacos, guacamole, breakfast torta and enchiladas to eat. To drink we got margaritas. For dessert I got a tres leches We had a great time. Although I think the hostess made a mistake by seating us in a sport for 4 people and we were just 2 and we noticed this because the owner was talking to her and pointing which was uncomfortable. If the hostess made a mistake and should have seating us in a spot for 2 that's fine, mistake happen but don't correct in front of the client while pointing the client .

Went here for a last minute dinner - and the vibes were amazing! We loved the decor and the environment of the restaurant - definitely an amazing space for large parties and a date night! Service was a little slow for it not being too busy- but our servers were great so no complaints there. Food fell a little short, we got the birria tacos (a hit!) and the carnitas plate and elote (which we wouldn't order again) just lacked in flavor on our part and not worth the price point. We WILL be coming back for the drinks! Prickly pear sour was too yummy and reminded me of a pisco sour.

Loved it! The staff is wonderful, the restaurant is great. We had fish tacos and shrimp tacos. both so good! We loved the Sanata cocktail: serrano pepper infused arette reposado tequila, fresh lime juice, hibiscus puree, agave nectar, hellfire bitters, hibiscus powder on the rim. Great cocktail!

This place is soo cute, I love their margarita flights! Service is great and servers are kind. Food is clearly geared toward the general population they serve in the sense of how certain foods taste but overall great place. If you're expecting real Mexican taste you won't get it but it's still good.

Definitely worth trying the quesabirria! The customer service was also amazing. I tried the churros for dessert and loved them so much!

Food was great seems fresh, probably one of the best ive had in a long while! Only thing was theres an ant wandering on our table Servers and staffs are nice and accommodating

This is regarding the bill of the last visit. We tipped 20%. Wish I can do better but we are retired. Then we noticed extra 4% "Benefit surcharge ". On the bottom of printed receipt: "Suggested additional tip": 2%, 3%, 5%, 7% Seems like the owners benefit of this tipping intended to employees. On the top of it the service this time was harried even there was still available empty tables . This was on Saturday evening. With a situation like that we have choices of better restaurants to go and soon more other customers will follow. And then Mamitas will have more empty tables on Saturday night. Good by!

I brought my family here, who were visiting from Southern California. They found the chicken mole surprisingly tender with great flavors. We also enjoyed the margarita flight, and the queso birria was delicious.

Not impressed. I miss Crave which served incredible food. Even though I liked the food when the restaurant was Crave I was excited to try Mamita. A friend and I went to happy hour last night. We got there a little after 5pm and the bar area was packed. We found a table and were served chips and salsa within a few minutes. The chips tasted stale. We had to flag down a server and he gave me a look like we were an inconvenience to him. We wanted to order drinks and a few dishes, but he ran away as soon as we placed our drink order. We ordered the quesadilla, flautas, the salad, and a asada taco and carnitas taco. The tortilla for the quesadilla had a rubbery texture. The salad was bland. I enjoyed the flavor of the carnitas in my taco and the flautas were good. I enjoyed my drink which came in a neat cup. I wish I could sign a petition to bring back Crave. I have been dining here since Boca Tavern and just wish they didn't keep changing restaurants.

I'm impressed by all of the different flavors available here. So many sauces that you go for a ride by the taste of each dish. The cocktails served their purpose, flattering in color ( that Diablo drink, beet red ) and deliciously concocted. The staff were friendly, the water glass was always full and the valet was prompt with returning our vehicle. I'd definitely recommend this place to you and cannot wait to return so I can try the crane asada next. Check out my pics below. Cheers.

Came in on a Sunday hoping to have a nice family dinner turned out to be a mistake. Terrible dirty service. Was seated to a dirty table, seats filled with chip crumbs, floors full of cherrios, dirty water cups, no utensils, no napkins, and only give two menus. Asked for a baby seat and took two employees to go on a full search. Very lousy and lazy staff. Dirty bathrooms Food quality and service has decreased really bad since the last time I was there. Only good person in the staff was the busboy. And the worst thing was the credit card machine only allowed a 20% tip only a 10% tip was deserved tops.

Our family has been to Mamita several times now. Staff is super welcoming with consistent friendly service. Chips and salsa are fresh and yummy. Pozole is delicious! We all love the birria tacos and quesadillas. Kids love the horchata and I love the spicy cucumber margarita. I am particular about my margaritas too. Only downfall is the side of beans is $7, which seems a bit silly. They are more expensive than my kid's meal.

Absolutely great the crab stuffed fish w mash potatoes is amazing flavor!!! The beans and red sauce also the bomb !

Another great meal at Mamitas. Margaritas, queso fundido and Birria tacos. The evening was cooling down but it was still nice on the patio. Service was excellent.