El Palmar, Marina CA

I've been coming here since 2007. I've seen the owners children grow up and I now bring my child in from time to time. The food is consistently good and the owners have always been nice.

Has to stop going…good food but we always wait 20-30 mins for bill after eating. If the daughters working it’s worse. Our last time we never got checked up on and waited over 30 mins for bill while she walked back and forth and didn’t acknowledge us or ask if we needed anything, until my mom walked out and I waited longer for bill myself. We ate there multiple times, but we won’t be returning again!

They are very short staffed. The same person that took our order, cooked our food. Even with only 6 tables, it took over an hour to get our food. The free Saturday nachos arrived as we were leaving. Food was OK, but not worth the wait.

I had the steak and shrimp special. It was delicious. I really liked how the mashed potatoes were done, not over buttered. Definitely recommended by me.

I had a combo plate with 2 Chile Rellenos, and I asked for less rice and more beans- and they did exactly that! Thank you! My husband ordered a fish dish and it was also wonderful. We will be back. We often stay at the nearby Old Marina Inn and this restaurant is an easy walk, don't need to repark the car.

Working here from out of the area. I ordered the Carne De Asada plate and Ceviche Tostada ala carte. I was pleasantly surprised with the fresh quality, portions and value. It reminded me of my favorite Mexican food restaurant at home. The lady behind the counter was very nice. I would recommend this place to anyone. Really good food. Enough to make a guy who doesn't normally write reviews to make time to write one. Great job El Palmar!

More people should know about this place. Enchiladas were great! Slow service so know that going in.but prices are right and food is great!

Some of the best Al Pastor I have had. Tender, great flavor and not greasy. Home made corn tortillas are amazing. Salsa is perfect. Taco Tuesdays is hard to beat.

Their carne asada is one of the best I’ve had and I’m from San Diego! So happy I tried this spot. Also, I tried the beef flautas plate which included the beans and rice and they were all very good. Tasted like my nana’s food:) will be back here to try more!