Las Camelias, San Rafael

This may look like a hacienda from California's colonial past, but it is actually an unfussy, elegant place to get delicious Mexican food a la Marin. You will find classic Mexican favorites with Nouvelle Cuisine twist. Chile Rellenos comes with a cream sauce kissed with cinnamon. The grilled chicken salad is topped with a creamy cilantro sauce that complements the crunchy jicama. The service is as gracious as you'd find at a hacienda. It is popular with locals and tourists, especially on weekends when reservations become de riguer .