# Mar Y Mar

**Mexican Restaurant** - San Bruno

Google: 4.2/5 (675 reviews)

## Real Mexican Flavors Ready When Your Lunch Break Hits

Whether you've got an hour to spare or just need a cold beer and tacos that actually deliver, Mar Y Mar gets you fed fast — without skimping on flavor.

## Why customers choose us

### Fast Lunch That Fits an Hour
Workers on tight lunch breaks can count on Mar Y Mar to deliver a full, satisfying meal quickly. Food arrives within minutes, making it a reliable choice when time is limited.
> "The food came out within 10 minutes. That's great for those of us that have only an hour for our lunch breaks."

### Tacos Packed With Real Flavor
Customers come to Mar Y Mar when they want tacos that deliver a genuine, memorable taste experience. The seasoning and freshness of the meat-forward fillings consistently exceed expectations.
> "The chorizo, al pastor and carnitas tacos were freaking amazing. It's been a while that a taco made me say "wow" out loud. These were jam packed with flavor."

### Relaxed Spot for Mexican Seafood
Mar Y Mar fills the need for a welcoming, full-service Mexican seafood restaurant with a lively atmosphere, a full bar, and a well-trained staff. It's a comfortable place to settle in, whether visiting alone or with others.
> "Awesome place for Mexican seafood and tacos. Staff obviously well trained and very friendly."

## What customers praise

- **Fast lunch service (food out in under 10 minutes)** - "The food came out within 10 minutes. That's great for those of us that have only an hour for our lunch breaks."
- **Affordable taco pricing ($3 each)** - "Got 5 tacos, ($3 each) and a side of beans ($5). And a 23 ounce of Pacifico on draft for $6. You cant beat this price for a big glass of beer on tap!"
- **Flavorful al pastor, chorizo and carnitas tacos** - "The chorizo, al pastor and carnitas tacos were freaking amazing. It's been a while that a taco made me say "wow" out loud. These were jam packed with flavor."
- **Fresh Mexican seafood dishes** - "Awesome place for Mexican seafood and tacos. The food is very fresh excellent."
- **Well-trained, friendly staff** - "Staff obviously well trained and very friendly."
- **Tasty margaritas** - "Margaritas were so tasty!"
- **Free chips with decently spicy salsa** - "Free chips and decently spicy flavored salsa."
- **Smoky refried beans in the nachos** - "There's was a smokey flavor to their refried beans in the nachos. Good job staff at Mar Y Mar."

## Highlights

- **Full bar with draft beer at great value** - "a 23 ounce of Pacifico on draft for $6. You cant beat this price for a big glass of beer on tap!"
- **Spacious interior that surprises from the outside** - "It's larger on the inside than it looks from the outside."
- **Lively jukebox atmosphere** - "A big juke box that locals were playing good Mexican music on and gets kinda loud, which is fun"
- **Lots of video screens for entertainment** - "Has full bar and lots of video screens."

## Special touches

- **Complimentary Chips & Salsa**: Guests are welcomed to the table with free chips and a house salsa that carries a decent kick — a small gesture that sets a generous, hospitable tone before the meal even begins.
- **Genuinely Fast Service**: The kitchen moves with purpose. Food arrives within around ten minutes, making Mar Y Mar a reliable option for diners on a tight lunch break without sacrificing the quality of a sit-down meal.
- **Friendly, Well-Trained Staff**: Multiple guests across different visits and times of day have noted how welcoming the team feels. The warmth comes across as consistent rather than accidental — a reflection of staff who are clearly looked after and well prepared.
- **Honest, Accessible Pricing**: From $3 tacos to a generous 23-ounce draft beer for $6, the pricing reflects a genuine commitment to value. Guests leave feeling they received more than they paid for, rather than managing expectations against a bill.
- **A Full Bar Done Right**: Margaritas earn their own praise, and the draft beer selection — served in proper large pours — adds a layer of care to the drinks experience that goes beyond a basic restaurant bar setup.
- **Thoughtful Details in the Food**: Small culinary touches — like a smoky depth to the refried beans in the nachos — signal that the kitchen pays attention to the components that often go unnoticed, adding character to dishes beyond the main protein.
- **A Lively, Local Atmosphere**: A jukebox stocked with Mexican music, played by regulars, gives the space an authentic neighbourhood energy. It creates a sense that guests are stepping into a place with its own character, not a generic dining room.
- **A Welcoming Space That Surprises**: The interior is notably more spacious than the exterior suggests, with plenty of seating and video screens throughout. Arriving guests are pleasantly surprised rather than cramped — a detail that shapes the whole visit before food is even ordered.

## Tips for visitors

- 🌮 **Go for the lunch deals**: Al pastor tacos come in at $12 for four, making lunch a solid value for a quick midday meal.
- ⏱️ **Budget an hour or less**: Food arrives within about 10 minutes, so even a one-hour lunch break is plenty of time.
- 🍺 **Try the draft beer**: A 23-ounce Pacifico on draft runs just $6, a hard price to beat for a big pour.
- 🤤 **Order the tacos**: The chorizo, al pastor, and carnitas tacos are packed with flavor and priced at $3 each on weeknights.
- 🍹 **Don't skip the margaritas**: Reviewers highlight the margaritas as a standout, so pair one with your meal if you're drinking.
- 🎵 **Expect a lively atmosphere**: A jukebox playing Mexican music can make the room lively and fun, so come ready for some noise.

## Contact

Website: https://marymar.menufy.com/
Phone: (650) 225-0516

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