My wife and I came here on our honeymoon and were so impressed with the food, atmosphere, and service! The staff was so kind to us and brought us each a complimentary glass of champagne to congratulate us on our wedding. The food was delicious and we had an awesome experience here!

An amazing location!! Drinks 10/10, chips and salsa Fresh and delicious (in addition the habanero sauce was really delicious). A great chill crowd nothing crazy - definitely recommend this to anyone coming near Mill Valley

Didn't have any food, drank my dinner! So 5 stars are for the drinks. Busy, busy, busy Mill Valley spot, great for date nights and indoor-outdoor drinks/dining. Fun place, but could be a budget buster if you try to go a lot.

We’ve been going to Playa for years now and I gotta say, while they’ve always been good, they have REALLY stepped their game up recently. The food is outstanding, my favorite is the mole enchiladas, must have. The mezcal margaritas are the best I’ve had anywhere in the Bay Area. The service is outstanding, very attentive and friendly. I highly recommend Playa. I truly don’t think the overall rating does it any justice. The ambience alone (even during Covid) is totally worth it and the food and drinks will not disappoint. Thank you Playa, we missed you!

The food was absolutely fantastic! 10 stars for sure. The cocktails were just as pleasing, specifically the watermelon fog and the kill Bill bottle. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention our server Gina, who was funny, kind attentive, and provided the best customer service we’ve ever had! I should add, Gena has a beautiful smile!

Cod Tacos anyone? Soooo good! Excellent Cocktails. Friendly staff and customers.

Lovely cocktails. Good Mezcal collection 👌🏼

The spicy marg was delicious. Beware: very spicy.

Really great guacamole and pastor meat is on point. Will definitely come back.

Great time... Shaun and wait staff were great... order anything with mole dause or Chicharon.... yes!

Delicious drinks, food and dessert served in an upscale, trendy environment! Love it!

Mario is the server you want when you come here! He wasn’t even our server but he really saved the meal for us. One of the tacos we ordered came a bit too dry and we couldn’t find our server (he was very MIA) so ended up asking Mario for a sauce. He knew exactly what was needed and brought us the best sauce we have ever tasted. We will be back for more! He also checked up on us later to see if we liked it even though we weren’t in his section. Atmosphere takes a hit because the restaurant was very loud and echo-y. But the decor was great and the people were friendly!

The food was well curated, amazing flavor. My family thought it was the best mexican spot we had ever had.. would certainly go back.

Been here with friends after a long day. It’s so nice with variety of options to eat and have fun with friends and family

Alejandro is amazing. He’s an extremely skilled bartender in addition to being super personable and kind. I love coming here!

The surf and turf burrito was amazing. It was so juicy that the moment I cut in the half the juices just started spilling out. Truly amazing and highly recommend if you're in the mood for burrito.

Had drinks here and they were amazing. Atmosphere is so cool and fun. The staff were so nice and friendly. Really enjoyed our time , will definitely be coming back next time we’re in town

We went for happy hour at the bar. The street tacos were delicious as were the cocktails. Didn't try the soup of the day but it sounds great!

Went in towards the end of the night to have dessert and a drink. Bartenders were super nice and the perfect mix in their drinks. Had a watermelon fog and Pina colada. Dessert was on point. Had churros with a hint of pepper 🌶 wow another level and ice cream to bring the creaminess to the crunch. The smell of the kitchen made me want to order food but I had dinner else where. For sure coming back to try the food.

Everything is amazing here. I live in Atlanta but I visit Milly valley every year. I make it a point to eat here every time.

This plays kills it!!! The drinks are borderline art. The food is top notch fancy Mexican /Spinish style. They also carry my new favorite tequila. Oh they also have a lovely outdoor patio with fire pits... Marin needed a place like this for so long! Hallelujah!

THIS PLACE IS FANTASTIC! Every single dish we have tried has been amazing and the chips/guac/salsa is outta this world. The cocktails are equally great. We always have so much fun here...

julio made us feel so so welcomed and cared for. highly recommend sitting at the bar if you visit playa, the bar staff was knowledgeable and excited to share. the food was delicious, HOT, and delivered in a timely manner. outstanding hospitality.

Amazing food full of yummy goodness! Must have the guacamole and chilaquiles! Will not disappoint.

They are very busy through the weekend, so make sure to do reservations. The drinks are good, food is great and well presented. Great to go with a group of friends, or family. Price on the average for the area.

+2

Good upscale food, great interior, lovely drinks and staff! Really nice for a fun brunch or dinner night out

This restaurant is amazing and has amazing food! Today was there cinco de mayo celebration and it was amazing they had a great DJ and it was a great and welcoming vibe!

Amazing restaurant, and SO gluten free friendly!! Even the churros are GF and WOW. Not to be missed!

Great place to stop in for a late lunch or early dinner on the way home to SF from wine country or Harbin Hot Springs - just make a reservation on your phone from the car. Guac came with hot chips made fresh to order, ceviche was excellent, as were the fish tacos.

Finally got to try this place after wanted to go here since I saw it about 2 months ago. Excellent food, staff and decor. There wasn't too many people when I was there. I would like to see it when it is a little more busy.

I was actually quite impressed with the food. The salsas were all very flavorful, the guacamole well seasoned. I had the octopus salad and was very impressed with the flavors and the texture of the octopus was perfect. It is a bit spicy so be prepared. My lunch mates had mahi mahi tacos and the carne asada tacos and were equally impressed. Service was attentive but not overbearing. Highly recommend if you're in the area.

We had such a wonderful time celebrating my friend’s baby shower in the back outdoor area! We had a communal table for 8, ordered a few rounds of prickly pear margs and guac, moved on to our entrees and they sliced and served our Susie’s Cakes. We didn’t feel rushed at all and the service was amazing. The highlight was upon getting there, the manager (Manfred I believe) saw us unloading the car and helped us carry everything in, got our initial drink orders started even though he wasn’t our server, checked in on us several times and even helped us out with a few pictures. Big thanks to Gustavo and Manfred for such a wonderful, hospitable experience.

Overall delicious food, tasty drinks, and a lovely flan. Exactly what I wanted for my solo dinner on a work trip.

Last weekend we had a pleasant surprise of having brunch at playa. The food was amazing I had a carnitas torta that was perfectly made and my wife had the Al pastor tacos everything tasted amazing. They also have the full bar open in the morning for those that are hung over or looking for a good drink. For dessert we had the churros and they were out of this world.

Brilliant Mexican food with a twist!!! Sharing platters are gorgeous and so filling, I ended up taking leftovers home for tomorrow's lunch! Prawn starter is delicious and service is brilliant too, every waitress/waiter was very accommodating! Appreciate it team!

This was honestly one of the best dining experiences I've had in months. We had the Guacamole y Totopos, Pork and Chicharron Asian Pear Tacos, and Birria Tacos. The chips were super crunchy, salty, and definitely homemade. The guacamole was super tasty, I wish there was more of it. haha. The pork tacos were good, but they needed a bit of salsa. They were next level after putting some Salsa Verde one them. The birria tacos were amazing. Basically mini quesadillas. The dipping broth was of course great too. When my tacos were gone, I drank the whole bowl. Our server brought us a complimentary dessert which was amazing. It was ice cream with chocolate, nuts, basil, and what I think was an oil. Our service was the highlight. Luis A was kind, complimentary, and personable. The dude just made our whole night. He was there when we needed him, and went out of his way to take care of us and talk with us. He told us about his son and his wife, and him giving us free dessert was more than nice of him. He made the night very special for us and was just amazing! I watched him and the other servers moving quickly to take care of guests and even use a knife to get stuff out from in between the wood planks in the table while cleaning up. The atmosphere was great. Exposed brick, lots of windows with natural light, pretty lights, a well-stocked bar, clean and professional-looking staff. Even their bathrooms were nice. We had such a good time. We will be back again!

Great restaurant. Only recently heard about it and tried it. I have nothing bad to say about the place - food was great. We didn’t have a single dish that I’d say was a miss. Service was what you’d expect for a nice restaurant. Atmosphere was also great. We sat at an out door patio that was mostly covered, but allowed for dogs. Indoor section was also bright and airy, with a nice modern aesthetic. The drink menu was also really great, with a strong selection of cocktails. This might just be my favorite restaurant right now in Mill Valley. Though, I’m fairness, I haven’t been to that many restaurants there. I’d definitely return.

This restaurant was so much fun to visit in Mill Valley ca. My family took me there to celebrate my birthday. I definitely had a blast. To started the drinks were just perfect. The staff was fun and super nice. The music was perfect for my taste and the occasion. The food is amazingly delicious. Fresh cooked and quick served. The environment had great vibes. Super popular! The service was very quick, even how popular it is. The place is beautiful, spacious, and super clean. Perfect for a get-together, birthday party, or special event. Inside and out door seating. Outdoors is also a beautiful setting. They have a nice bar. The restroom is very clean Parking is really easy to find $$$

One of my favorite places in Mill Valley - stellar food with amazing atmosphere. We had the guac and it is the perfect blend of flavor. Baja Fish and Camarones tacos are *chef’s kiss*. The patio is a slice of absolute heaven.

This place is classy. Not just are their interiors and decor classy. But their food and drinks are also CLASSY. Great and fresh food. :) We took Brussels sprouts, nachos and vegetarian tacos. The gauc and sauces they give with the chips were fresh. So were the chips. I was super impressed with their vegetarian tacos as they were unusually good compared to other places. Their outdoor seating is especially such a charm on a bright summer day. I wish I could spend my whole afternoon here with more food and drinks. But, it's definitely a great place to come with your friends.

This is the place for an elevated Mexican experience! Beautiful interiors and amazing food! Highly recommended. Agua Frescas are highly refreshing.

Not sure why this place doesn’t have 5 stars. Food was amazing , drinks were amazing, and from the start before entering the building the experience was super. Thank you everyone that works at Playa for making this experience a great one

Shawn Gorey

This was honestly one of the best dining experiences I've had in months. We had the Guacamole y Totopos, Pork and Chicharron Asian Pear Tacos, and Birria Tacos. The chips were super crunchy, salty, and definitely homemade. The guacamole was super tasty, I wish there was more of it. haha. The pork tacos were good, but they needed a bit of salsa. They were next level after putting some Salsa Verde one them. The birria tacos were amazing. Basically mini quesadillas. The dipping broth was of course great too. When my tacos were gone, I drank the whole bowl. Our server brought us a complimentary dessert which was amazing. It was ice cream with chocolate, nuts, basil, and what I think was an oil. Our service was the highlight. Luis A was kind, complimentary, and personable. The dude just made our whole night. He was there when we needed him, and went out of his way to take care of us and talk with us. He told us about his son and his wife, and him giving us free dessert was more than nice of him. He made the night very special for us and was just amazing! I watched him and the other servers moving quickly to take care of guests and even use a knife to get stuff out from in between the wood planks in the table while cleaning up. The atmosphere was great. Exposed brick, lots of windows with natural light, pretty lights, a well-stocked bar, clean and professional-looking staff. Even their bathrooms were nice. We had such a good time. We will be back again!

J A

Not sure why this place doesn’t have 5 stars. Food was amazing , drinks were amazing, and from the start before entering the building the experience was super. Thank you everyone that works at Playa for making this experience a great one

Nicholas McNamara

Great restaurant. Only recently heard about it and tried it. I have nothing bad to say about the place - food was great. We didn’t have a single dish that I’d say was a miss. Service was what you’d expect for a nice restaurant. Atmosphere was also great. We sat at an out door patio that was mostly covered, but allowed for dogs. Indoor section was also bright and airy, with a nice modern aesthetic. The drink menu was also really great, with a strong selection of cocktails. This might just be my favorite restaurant right now in Mill Valley. Though, I’m fairness, I haven’t been to that many restaurants there. I’d definitely return.

Jaskaran Virdi

This is the place for an elevated Mexican experience! Beautiful interiors and amazing food! Highly recommended. Agua Frescas are highly refreshing.

Mónica De Pruneda

This restaurant was so much fun to visit in Mill Valley ca. My family took me there to celebrate my birthday. I definitely had a blast. To started the drinks were just perfect. The staff was fun and super nice. The music was perfect for my taste and the occasion. The food is amazingly delicious. Fresh cooked and quick served. The environment had great vibes. Super popular! The service was very quick, even how popular it is. The place is beautiful, spacious, and super clean. Perfect for a get-together, birthday party, or special event. Inside and out door seating. Outdoors is also a beautiful setting. They have a nice bar. The restroom is very clean Parking is really easy to find $$$

Marie Schneider

One of my favorite places in Mill Valley - stellar food with amazing atmosphere. We had the guac and it is the perfect blend of flavor. Baja Fish and Camarones tacos are *chef’s kiss*. The patio is a slice of absolute heaven.

Vijetha Vijayakumar

This place is classy. Not just are their interiors and decor classy. But their food and drinks are also CLASSY. Great and fresh food. :) We took Brussels sprouts, nachos and vegetarian tacos. The gauc and sauces they give with the chips were fresh. So were the chips. I was super impressed with their vegetarian tacos as they were unusually good compared to other places. Their outdoor seating is especially such a charm on a bright summer day. I wish I could spend my whole afternoon here with more food and drinks. But, it's definitely a great place to come with your friends.

Toraya Miller

Amazing food full of yummy goodness! Must have the guacamole and chilaquiles! Will not disappoint.

Monica Guevara

Overall delicious food, tasty drinks, and a lovely flan. Exactly what I wanted for my solo dinner on a work trip.

Daniel Flores

Last weekend we had a pleasant surprise of having brunch at playa. The food was amazing I had a carnitas torta that was perfectly made and my wife had the Al pastor tacos everything tasted amazing. They also have the full bar open in the morning for those that are hung over or looking for a good drink. For dessert we had the churros and they were out of this world.

Isabel McGraw

They are very busy through the weekend, so make sure to do reservations. The drinks are good, food is great and well presented. Great to go with a group of friends, or family. Price on the average for the area.

Had lunch here a week ago. Great food and great service. Best margaritas too! And the fish tacos are always the freshest.

Just finished a delicious and memorable dinner at Playa! While the food was amazing and atmosphere was bright and cozy, our server **Luis** was the real standout of the night! He made us feel genuinely welcome and warm, as well as provided GREAT recommendations on the food and cocktails. We ordered the wood grilled Camarones that came with an amazing chili aioli - highly recommend, and the meat platter, which was also top notch tenderness and flavor. Cocktails were also all made from scratch and perfectly balanced. Do yourself a favor and grab dinner at Playa asap!

Playa is constantly good. We would feel comfortable ordering anything on the menu. The grilled fish taco is our favorite order. They have a large portion of fresh fish perfectly grilled and served on a house-made soft corn tortilla with micro greens and a delicious, spicy sauce. Octopus is only available at dinner. There is a full bar and the margaritas are good. Service is friendly and capable.

Katie Sindelar

Just finished a delicious and memorable dinner at Playa! While the food was amazing and atmosphere was bright and cozy, our server **Luis** was the real standout of the night! He made us feel genuinely welcome and warm, as well as provided GREAT recommendations on the food and cocktails. We ordered the wood grilled Camarones that came with an amazing chili aioli - highly recommend, and the meat platter, which was also top notch tenderness and flavor. Cocktails were also all made from scratch and perfectly balanced. Do yourself a favor and grab dinner at Playa asap!

Lively atmosphere, attentive service, and flavorful food. We sat at the kitchen bar and watched the frantic action of the busy chefs after we ordered the mushroom tacos and chips &salsa. The 3 tacos ($13) were delicious and the chips fresh.

Upscale Mexican with California slant. Strong tequila menu. Deluxe casual indoor/outdoor seating. Pro staff.

Great atmosphere. Even better service. The food was great but I've still had better Mexican food so I knocked off a start for that. There drink selection was very nice as well. It's a bit over priced for what you're getting.

Great atmosphere on a Friday night, and friendly service. Had quesadilla and mole enchilada, and a good and interesting mezcal negroni. Portions are a tad on the small size.

Great food, great atmosphere. Why only 4 stars? The prices. Just have that feeling I'm being gouged every time. Still go back for the good stuff, but oof...

We came for tacos and were impressed by the fresh tortillas 🤤 They also have an impressive selection of tequila. The roof closes if you end up in the back room. Overall, highly recommend for dinner and family friendly.

Quite the happening thing on Fridays. Sat on the rail out back to enjoy a couple sips of Casa Dragones with guacamole and chips. Highly recommend it.

It is a fun restaurant! The food presentation was fantastic, but you can get better tasting Mexican food for a fraction of the price in other places. I think people come to this restaurant for fun drinks, not food

Lucy was our server and she was EXCELLENT. The homemade chips are incredible, be careful because you will fill up on them! The food was delicious but the portions were very small for the price of the food. We got the mole enchiladas and the Gorditos, which were like an appetizer.

Cute Mill Valley Mexican restaurant with happy hour specials. Loved the quesadillas and tacos.

Nice, upscale Mexican, Spanish food...full bar, no parking near by paid lot.....

We stopped in for drinks for happy hour. We had a small group so we chose to sit at a table, and only then learned that happy hour was only if we sat at the bar. Talking with a group of friends while sitting in a straight line is not conducive to good conversation. We chose to stay seated where we were. The natural light in the 'boxcar' setting was very nice. There is also an outdoor patio available for seating with a colorfully painted mural as a backdrop. We did not try the food.

Fun experience with friends. Food and drink were neither amazing nor terrible. Prices seemed about 20% than they should have been for average product. Ceviche perhaps was made with fresh fish earlier in day, but had been pre-made so solidly overcooked by end of service. Shrimp burrito was solid. Ambiance was comfortable. One of the only games in town for Mill Valley's dining scene, so you'll end up here one way or another.

+4

Great place to eat in downtown Mill Valley with plenty of seating. Service was good and food was delicious. Tried the Birria Tacos. The place seems popular with the locals and was packed on a Thursday night.

The small plates we got were great but the dining experience here would have been even better if they had not run out of vegetarian food. The guac was alright and the queso (without chorizo) was fresh, straight out of the oven, but also contained a lot of oil. The house made chips, however, were the highlight. Not too oily, salted just right, and slightly thick, made the post-hike start to a meal pretty good.

Super solid Mexican. Good cocktails and small bites. Reasonable prices for Mill Valley. Fun scene. Depending. Sit at bar for food and drinks!

Overall, a very good experience. Places is definitely bustling and clearly one of the livelier spots in town. Wait staff were friendly and extremely professional. Food was good as well, but at least in my opinion is in that odd spot where it’s a little overly presented, and although flavorful didn’t really pack that really integrated and flavorful punch that you get excited about experiencing. That being said, we only had a few of the smaller plates, and the chips and guacamole and salsa are definitely excellent. Drinks were solid as well although a little bit on the lighter and sweeter side. Would definitely dine here again.

Very hip place and nice vibe. Great homemade tortilla chips and salsa. Guacamole was good but small portions and missing ingredients. (About $14 for a ladle of it) I had the tacos Al pastor (You can't mix or match the tacos) they were decent. Good flavor but a little over cooked. The mole was good, a little too sweet and nothing like the real thing. A lot of the same flavor inside in the chicken and outside. Margaritas are delicious and have puree in them instead of syrups like other spots. Over all it was a decent meal.

Good NY Steak, loved the chimichurri. Tasty guacamole (just wish the chips had come with the order), get the good cilantro rice to go with the steak. The churros could've been improved- nothing innovative too. it was served with the rest of the dishes so it was also cold by the time we finished our meal. Service was really good and wait staff was more than helpful.

Mexican flavor dishes from Jalisco, MX! Stopped in for a drink @ the bar. Had chips (little to greasy) and salsa & guacamole the flavor of the salsa was so good we decided to order some food. Tacos were delicious homemade tortilla and the meat had great flavor! The service was a little off bartenders seem to be new. Definitely recommend.

Porschephilia

Overall, a very good experience. Places is definitely bustling and clearly one of the livelier spots in town. Wait staff were friendly and extremely professional. Food was good as well, but at least in my opinion is in that odd spot where it’s a little overly presented, and although flavorful didn’t really pack that really integrated and flavorful punch that you get excited about experiencing. That being said, we only had a few of the smaller plates, and the chips and guacamole and salsa are definitely excellent. Drinks were solid as well although a little bit on the lighter and sweeter side. Would definitely dine here again.

K.t. Ll

Very hip place and nice vibe. Great homemade tortilla chips and salsa. Guacamole was good but small portions and missing ingredients. (About $14 for a ladle of it) I had the tacos Al pastor (You can't mix or match the tacos) they were decent. Good flavor but a little over cooked. The mole was good, a little too sweet and nothing like the real thing. A lot of the same flavor inside in the chicken and outside. Margaritas are delicious and have puree in them instead of syrups like other spots. Over all it was a decent meal.

Danielle Veluz

Good NY Steak, loved the chimichurri. Tasty guacamole (just wish the chips had come with the order), get the good cilantro rice to go with the steak. The churros could've been improved- nothing innovative too. it was served with the rest of the dishes so it was also cold by the time we finished our meal. Service was really good and wait staff was more than helpful.

Lana Rivera

Mexican flavor dishes from Jalisco, MX! Stopped in for a drink @ the bar. Had chips (little to greasy) and salsa & guacamole the flavor of the salsa was so good we decided to order some food. Tacos were delicious homemade tortilla and the meat had great flavor! The service was a little off bartenders seem to be new. Definitely recommend.

Mark Steele

Fun experience with friends. Food and drink were neither amazing nor terrible. Prices seemed about 20% than they should have been for average product. Ceviche perhaps was made with fresh fish earlier in day, but had been pre-made so solidly overcooked by end of service. Shrimp burrito was solid. Ambiance was comfortable. One of the only games in town for Mill Valley's dining scene, so you'll end up here one way or another.

Everything was extremely salty. The guacamole was inedible. The battered fish for the tacos had hardly any fish. It was all breading. The chopped salad was spicy but otherwise bland. The mango salsa was okay. On the plus side, they do have high chairs and a changing table in the bathroom. So it's toddler friendly. (They also have a kids menu and give crayons.) The service is friendly and the space is airy with lots of light. Just wish the food was better. (Even my sister who recommended the place apologized and said she remembered the food being better when she had been there previously. Maybe they were having an off day?)

A few great items, yet lunch special taco was too greasy, quesadilla fair, beans and guacamole excelente

SERVICE & ATMOSPHERE was amazing! However the food just wasn’t good. Not sure I’d go back. Also I was turned off by the 4% charge for a “Living wage”.

We’re local family of three who liked Playa for a while. But our last visit was disappointing and I felt owners should know it. We ordered three kinds of tacos, ceviche, avocado, jicama salad, draft beer. None of us liked any food whatsoever. The salad was overdressed with too strong dressing. All tacos were not delicious to say the least. The beer was warm. The service remains good, love the bartender and hostess.

The general impression from this place - ok Mexican style menu, but way overpriced. The biggest rip off was the Rosé sangria, served in a glass full of ice for $13 each. A pitcher of the sangria was $65. Did not taste anything more than ordinary Rosé with some mediocre garnish. The so called “large plates” were single serving of meat (4-6 oz of carnitas or beef) with small sides. There are not shareable for even two persons. $28 for the carnitas and $39 for the beef - very unreasonable. Other than that, the service was good and the patio seating was pleasant.

So our friends took us to this restaurant and they really raved about it. On the outside of the restaurant, you see a sign with the Michelin logo on it so that was a good sign, right? The atmosphere is fantastic and the place was packed. We got the chips and salsa and the elote corn which are both excellent but then when we all got our mains which were the grilled fish tacos, carnitas tacos, and vegetable tacos we were underwhelmed. The main problem was that the spices were too overpowering so you couldn't taste the flavor of the protein or vegetables. The service was excellent and very attentive. Like all restaurants these days, this place was up there in expense around $50 per person and that included the cocktail each.

Grant Clark

So our friends took us to this restaurant and they really raved about it. On the outside of the restaurant, you see a sign with the Michelin logo on it so that was a good sign, right? The atmosphere is fantastic and the place was packed. We got the chips and salsa and the elote corn which are both excellent but then when we all got our mains which were the grilled fish tacos, carnitas tacos, and vegetable tacos we were underwhelmed. The main problem was that the spices were too overpowering so you couldn't taste the flavor of the protein or vegetables. The service was excellent and very attentive. Like all restaurants these days, this place was up there in expense around $50 per person and that included the cocktail each.

Overly expensive Mexican food, and not very good! Wish I had better things to say about Playa as I've lived in Mill Valley for many years, and am always welcoming a restaurant that is neither Pizza nor burgers. This was my second time at Playa. I have to say the food was bland and eye-wateringly expensive. For instance I had a trio of enchiladas, which I didn't even waste the calories to eat. Just 3 enchiladas on a plate. Rice and beans had to be ordered separately. The rice and beans were also bland. $250 later for for the 3 of us..... I do like the atmosphere. The place is fun and inviting. Maybe just apps and drinx next time...

Waitress took order and left. 30 minutes later a male came and asked if we were ok. We said we hadn’t been brought our drinks or order taken. He took over from there and was good but the girl NEVER acknowledged us again. Food was fine but not great. VERY loud and over crowded. Not worth it to me to go back.

Food was ok, pork belly taco was all fat, chips and guac was great, smash Burger was good but not at that price. Overall, super underwhelming for high end prices.

Great atmosphere and interior at Playa and we almost always get good service. However, the food and drinks are lackluster. The $16 margaritas taste like they are using the most rotgut cheap tequila possible. They are undrinkable. And they are served in tiny glasses that can be drunk in 3 good gulps. Food is ho hum. Nothing really stands out. Got pulled $18 pork tacos a few days ago and could hardly taste anything except bland pork. Nothing really special on the menu. Just tacos, enchiladas, chips and salsa/guac - the usual Mexican fare. Everything is ala carte so plan on paying $7 for beans and $7 for rice as these sides do not come with your overpriced tacos. Save your money and just go to a local taqueria and get some real food and drink.

Had an issue recently involving some confusion about the happy hour menu. Apparently that can only be ordered via the bar. The staff asked my date and I to leave the restaurant after trying to close our bar tab and move to a table to order food. There is very limited bar seating so couldn’t enjoy the deal, which would have been fine if they actually let us order food from the regular menu after closing the bar tab. Very odd because the restaurant was vacant and nobody seemed to acknowledge how weird that was.

Well, not sure how this place got Michelin Bib Gourmand. Got tacos: 2 for $16. Thought $8 a taco must be something amazing. It was the bare bones super small taco with pretty much no toppings. Dude if you are gonna charge that much for a taco, either make it something special or bigger size.

Here’s the deal—we love Playa, specifically their surf and turf burrito. We’ve easily ordered take out of two to three surf and turf burritos per order nearly two dozen times over the last year. The burrito is packed with steak and shrimp, some guac, a smothering of caramelized onions, and a healthy serving of cheese. The surf and turf also comes with small sides of beans and rice. Tonight, we ordered three surf and surf burritos. The menu description was the same as always, but tonight the beans and rice were not on the side, they were in the burrito. , and there was no cheese or onions!We are seriously disappointed about this change! Bring back the old burrito!!!

This is my 653rd review, I know a thing about some things, and am being /very/ generous with my rating here. I'm convinced that playa is more like player, because I got played on this total rip off. This was the most single disappointing $50 bucks I've spent in ages. -- I had the playa margarita, while strong, the taste was stale. The chips that everyone lauds about were wildly oily and comically expensive and guac, which is 16+ friggin bucks. I wanted to get the mole but dietary restrictions sent me to the al pastor quesadilla, which I was kinda excited about. As a bit of an al pastor snob, I validated it was cooked on a rotisserie as I ordered, which is a must for pastor, and they claimed it was, But what came out was flavorless and bland. Crispy and hot is no substitute for flavor, which it lacked in volumes. Like authentic flavors die here I think. It's just over priced, bland and curated for people wanting to feel fancy, but hesitant to go to a real taco shop for fear it might be too spicy. The sauce didn't even remotely complement the lack of flavor. Value proposition was so bad, I literally wanted to walk out of not for my party. The old photos show that even the quesadilla once had 4 pieces, but now it's 3 with about 2 oz of meat, maybe. It also doesn't even come with rice and beans, that's another 12 bucks. Like JFC, seriously? The prices are already hilariously stupid, and then they go and add a 4% surcharge on top for health insurance.... They're charging $21 for chips and guac and they need to add 4% for health insurance. I think they got that covered... There is not a chance in hell I would ever recommend this place. I could be a multi-millionaire and still feel ripped off. Service was fine, but at no point did the wait staff fill up water, or even know where the food went to on the table and just kind hocked food out and expected us to figure out where it went, let alone even ask how the food was or came out, so they hardly earned the tip or their 4% surcharge. This restaurant is on the Michelin Guide, which is shocking, but no wonder it's never earned a real star. I'm bewildered how this place has any worthwhile reviews because it was beyond mid. I know the manager wants to create a memorable experience, and it was memorably bad. It earns a super mediocre ripoff rating from me for my 653rd review.

Grant Ellis

This is my 653rd review, I know a thing about some things, and am being /very/ generous with my rating here. I'm convinced that playa is more like player, because I got played on this total rip off. This was the most single disappointing $50 bucks I've spent in ages. -- I had the playa margarita, while strong, the taste was stale. The chips that everyone lauds about were wildly oily and comically expensive and guac, which is 16+ friggin bucks. I wanted to get the mole but dietary restrictions sent me to the al pastor quesadilla, which I was kinda excited about. As a bit of an al pastor snob, I validated it was cooked on a rotisserie as I ordered, which is a must for pastor, and they claimed it was, But what came out was flavorless and bland. Crispy and hot is no substitute for flavor, which it lacked in volumes. Like authentic flavors die here I think. It's just over priced, bland and curated for people wanting to feel fancy, but hesitant to go to a real taco shop for fear it might be too spicy. The sauce didn't even remotely complement the lack of flavor. Value proposition was so bad, I literally wanted to walk out of not for my party. The old photos show that even the quesadilla once had 4 pieces, but now it's 3 with about 2 oz of meat, maybe. It also doesn't even come with rice and beans, that's another 12 bucks. Like JFC, seriously? The prices are already hilariously stupid, and then they go and add a 4% surcharge on top for health insurance.... They're charging $21 for chips and guac and they need to add 4% for health insurance. I think they got that covered... There is not a chance in hell I would ever recommend this place. I could be a multi-millionaire and still feel ripped off. Service was fine, but at no point did the wait staff fill up water, or even know where the food went to on the table and just kind hocked food out and expected us to figure out where it went, let alone even ask how the food was or came out, so they hardly earned the tip or their 4% surcharge. This restaurant is on the Michelin Guide, which is shocking, but no wonder it's never earned a real star. I'm bewildered how this place has any worthwhile reviews because it was beyond mid. I know the manager wants to create a memorable experience, and it was memorably bad. It earns a super mediocre ripoff rating from me for my 653rd review.

Whatever I ask, I get an aggressive answer, especially the bearded gentleman with glasses, I recommend that you go to the necessary courses and train yourself and learn how to treat people.

This restaurant is Not worth going to. The portions are not entrees they are so small. They charge 9.00 for tortilla chips. The tacos are tiny and not worth the price. They overcharge on everything. It used to be a good place years ago. Don't waste your money here!

I would return if the chef, management, and most service staff, were replaced. The atmosphere and location are the only thing keeping this place open. I've had several different menu items, each of my four times and have tasted my guest's dishes as well. The flavors are not of any true culture, remotely close to Mexico. The menu is poorly executed nightly and shows no signs of improving. Having a different waiter each visit, enables me to confidently say, they were not trained. To make up for poor service or for not having several of their higher end tequilas listed, they pour heavy, often. This gives several guests the chance to get over served fast. I really enjoy when a waiter challenges my complaint, of a poorly made margarita. There are many places to eat in Mill Valley. I would recommend most of them- just not Playa.

I came for the margs and mid-food. I left with food poisoning.

We recently celebrated my fiancé's 30th birthday at "The Playa" in Mill Valley, and it was a major letdown. Right from the start, our experience was disappointing. The waiter seemed disinterested and unfriendly. Getting a menu took ages, and when we asked about the dishes, it felt like an inconvenience to him. To make matters worse, the food was served cold. Mexican cuisine is known for its vibrant flavors, but The Playa's dishes were far from authentic. They lacked flavor and tasted like a poor imitation. The staff's rudeness was the icing on the cake. It wasn't just our waiter; it was a problem throughout the restaurant. Lastly, the interior was freezing. If you plan to visit, bring a jacket. In short, our visit to The Playa was a huge disappointment, especially since we were celebrating my fiancé's 30th birthday. I wouldn't recommend it for a special occasion or a pleasant dining experience.

Served clearly week old shrimp that stank from the moment it was set down. Took 45 min to get food. Server then took away the bad food and just left the table with nothing. Train wreck.

No No for vegetarians. Chefs declined to change the order of meat replacement with bean. Won’t recommend if planning to eat vegetarian. Ambience is awesome and service is fine as well.

Very sad after my experience here with the manager who was so combative and rude. I wrote some constructive feedback in a previous review months ago. (see below) We decided to come back to Playa to see if they’d made changes to the menu. We sat down and were asked to leave by the manager who seemed very emotionally charged. Instead of asking us what happened or nicely asking us to change the review, he took things very personally and did not want to work things out in a proficient manner. My previous “bad” review was never responded to by their establishment, nor did they do anything to address our feedback. We even gave the feedback after paying for the meal months ago. ^He acknowledged that they should have done all of the above to address the feedback but he still insisted on fighting with us for 10 mins about what happened?? At that point we were so confused and had completely lost our appetite. It was a very bizarre interaction that was not handled professionally so I’ll have to leave the review. I would have happily taken down the review had their management not been so rude. Please see below for my original review: •Second review: The updated menu is not good. They got rid of the best things including the birria tacos and the new replacements are not dialed in. The branding is also bizarre and looks like it’s for an Italian restaurant. They jacked the prices up and quality of flavor went down so much. The fish tacos are still very good. •First review: The birria tacos were life changing. Ceviche was also super bomb.

Very slow. Food arrived 1.5 hours after being seated. Food no better then any other Mexican restaurant.

Atmosphere is nice, service people are nice. Bar is super slow, drinks take forever to come out. Drinks only look good but not enough alcohol. Only tamrid mule is good. FOOD IS BAD, VERY BAD. I would never recommend this restra for food. We ordered quesidia, egg Benedict.. it was really bad. Egg was not even runny, no use of Hollandaise sauce. Our experience was absolutely waste of money.

Worst mexican restaurant I have ever been. I have no idea how they been chosen for Michelin list for so many years. The $45. Dish tastes horrible. Every thing is super burned including the sauce. The ingredients are no good and not the same with the menu. Sausage is unbelievable salty. The chips with 3 kinds of salsa charge you for $5.5 and it’s not taste good as well. We asked for the regular salsa and she gave us a small cup of the chopped tomatoes and charged us for another $6. The lemonade is very watery. Only the lady takes us in is nice, other than her we almost get no service. We hear the waiter keeps going to the table behind us and asking them “how’s the food “ but not even asked us once. After we told him the food is over burn and he just doesn’t seem to care.😅

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Worst mexican restaurant I have ever been. I have no idea how they been chosen for Michelin list for so many years. The $45. Dish tastes horrible. Every thing is super burned including the sauce. The ingredients are no good and not the same with the menu. Sausage is unbelievable salty. The chips with 3 kinds of salsa charge you for $5.5 and it’s not taste good as well. We asked for the regular salsa and she gave us a small cup of the chopped tomatoes and charged us for another $6. The lemonade is very watery. Only the lady takes us in is nice, other than her we almost get no service. We hear the waiter keeps going to the table behind us and asking them “how’s the food “ but not even asked us once. After we told him the food is over burn and he just doesn’t seem to care.😅