Las Guitarras Restaurant is one of Marin's mellowest and most appealing places to hang out on a nice evening and have a delicious bite to eat and a cocktail. A four-tiered towering stone fountain is the focal point of the lovely outdoor dining patio.

The menu for this downtown Novato restaurant features typical Mexican fare -- tacos, burritos, and enchiladas -- and seafood specialties, chicken, steak, and pork dishes as well as homemade soups, salads, appetizers, and a wide variety of desserts. Children's and low-fat menus are available upon request.