Omg this is by far the best restaurant in Mill valley!!! There tacos are so good!! I would recommend to anyone that wants amazing food

Came for lunch with a friend on a Friday right when they opened. After a hike around Old Mill Park with my dog, we made our way downtown to Playa. Greeted immediately and taken to the covered back patio which was dog friendly. Server came quickly and took our drink orders and answered questions. My friend is mainly a pescatarian so the many fish based options were a plus. We decided to share the himachi starter with habanero ash. There were four small pieces of fresh fish with small pieces of melon, cucumber, some lime juice and olive oil dusted with the ash. Very high quality ingredients made for a tasty dish and the ash gave a nice kick of heat that was subtle at first but creeped up a bit - you need to like heat if you get this. It wasn't crazy hot but was not mild. I mixed two tacos - the yellow tail and the al pastor. The al pastor had big chunks of pineapple that I didn't love, but the meat was tasty. The tortillas are house made so they were fresh and delicious. The yellowtail with salsa and crema was excellent. These are the small size tacos, but delicious and filling. Nice to have such a good quality restaurant that is dog friendly in Mill Valley. Would definitely return.

Had to come back to Playa because their flauta's de Tinga were calling my name. Food was exceptional just as I expected. I had the watermelon agua fresca, HIGHLY recommend you try it. We had the salsa and guacamole with chips, the flautas, and drinks to start. Had fish tacos and birria tacos for the main dish. Everything flavorful, service impeccable, the restaurant is a vibe worth checking out. Only thing holding it back from 5 stars is the bench seating. Very rough for those with back problems and hip problems, and not many standard chairs in the restaurant. So know that a head of time.

I recently dined at Playa in Mill Valley, CA, and had a fantastic experience. I love Mill Valley, and this visit only reinforced that sentiment. We were seated in a lovely enclosed patio, which provided a cozy and comfortable atmosphere. The service was wonderful, attentive, and friendly. The food was absolutely yummy, making every bite enjoyable. This place was nice, and I would love to visit again.

Early dinner with friends, we were seated at shellacked picnic tables on the covered patio with fire pits already lit. Initially it was not too loud to converse (but got louder as Playa filled up). First things first, we needed cocktails! We tried the Kill Bill, the Bloody Fog and a glass of the albarino....all were good, but the favorite was the Bloody Fog. Equally appealing to the eye as well as the tastebuds, a beautiful blood orange color with a seafoam topping; the subtle heat of the arbol chile on the finish was appreciated. Well done Playa bartenders! We also enjoyed the guacamole sprinkled with pico de gallo, and chips with a salsa trio. The tomatillo verde and roasted tomato chipotle salsas were mild; the roasted habenero had more heat, but not overwhelming and a lovely golden color. Gotta say, the chips were perfect! Sometimes (at other places) they're too thick, other times too thin and break when you try to dip, but these were the epitome of chipness! It may be a small thing, but I think it enhances the salsa experience. Along with the guac & chips, we split the asparagus with marcona almonds; they were perfectly al denté with (not enough) mole bianco sauce! On to the mains: two of us ordered the enchilada trio plate. We also ordered ta few ala carte tacos: the mahi mahi, the camarones and the vegetarian. Everything was fresh and delicious, well done Playa chefs! We ordered another round of drinks instead of desserts. During the meal, our server let us know that there was was a delay in getting drinks; the bar was backed up owing to a private party at the far end of the patio area. Another Playa plus is that so much of the menu is gluten-free and alot is also dairy-free; props to Playa for their accommodations.

On a solo adventure I decided to explore mill valley, and was looking for a good dinner spot. I grabbed a spot at the bar, and the bartenders were very attentive. The interior was colorful and bright with really beautiful light fixtures, and then they had a large semi outdoor seating area that was inviting. I ordered a lager and chips and guac to start. All arrived super quickly. The guac was excellent! I had two tacos for dinner, one Baja fish taco which was super fresh and delicious, and then a birria taco which was also delicious. I wish we had tacos this good where I live!

Mill Valley, Ca. Convivial and vibrant. That's what this place is. We happened to wander through here from the back entrance where we were parked, heading to the Paseo. We asked to hostess if we could get served without a reservation and she offered up two seats at the chefs counter immediately. This is the place to sit and watch the amazing show of their well oiled machine. From the prep to the various cooks and the manager, everyone knew exactly what to do. The manager attended to us personally as well as the waiter, Louis, who was really attentive and informative. He attended to us with alacrity and friendliness. BBQ short rib tacos were not to be had tonight but the birria tacos were to die for. I know $9 for a small taco is a bit much but in this case I wouldn't hesitate. House made blue corn tortillas with tender birria beef and a dipping consume. I had two and that was good enough so I could sample other wares. The mini ahi tostadas are yummy and the grilled poblano's are great. The place is huge and bustling with a party like vibe.

It's time for an update to Playa Mill Valley. We are here regularly because the food, drinks and atmosphere are consistent, so much so that it's become a local favorite for our family. Our go-to orders include their various tacos (shrimp, pastor & veggie are good) chopped salad with vegetables and tortilla strips and steak added and their starters, particularly their ceviche, enchiladas, house made chips and queso fundido. They have a full bar, and their cocktails and food make for a good spot for connecting with friends. If you come Friday through Sunday, or for dinner be sure to make a reservation.