Union Cafe
175 Belvedere St # 5, San Rafael, CA
Crema's Take
“This understated San Rafael gem excels at the art of lingering—the kind of place where locals settle in for long conversations over carefully made traditional coffee drinks and light fare. The reviews practically glow with the kind of loyalty that comes from discovering something that actually lives up to the hype, with folks raving that it outshines both chains and better-known spots around town. If you're after an unpretentious neighborhood cafe with genuine warmth and solid food (especially their tortilla dishes), this is exactly the spot.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
If I could give 6 stars, I would. Fabulous little hole in the wall restaurant, outdoes any chain and several other small restaurants. If you order any dish that comes with tortillas, I highly recommend the corn tortillas. They are handmade and slightly thick, which is typical for Mexican or Guatemalan fare. They are extremely tasty and pair well with the chorizo and eggs combo, which is what I ordered. I got the rice and beans option which consisted of refried black beans and a Guatemalan rice that is similar to Mexican rice but has peas and tiny chopped carrot pieces along with the onion and tomato based sauce. I'm not really a big rice fan, but I would recommend this rice to those who are. It is not a heavy tomato sauce but rather colors it mildly red and adds just a little flavor. The refried black beans were a perfect consistency and had no chunks of beans. Definitely must try. The plate also had a generous side of crema, which a Latin style sour cream that is a little thinner than American sour cream and went well with my chorizo "tacos" that I made with the tortillas. A wonderfully mild Mexican cheese chunk was served on the side and lastly a restaurant made salsa that was mild in hotness and delicious in flavor was also served with the dish. The gentleman that served me was the proprietor and he was very gracious in his service to me. EXCELLENT customer service! The prices are in keeping with most restaurants, not overpriced, and the portions were a good size. Great value for money! I highly recommend dining at this restaurant when you're in San Rafael.
Good food always
Jordan Ozuna Ramirez
Good place
Crema Reviews
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