Union Cafe - San Rafael

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.