Marimbas Bakery & Restaurant Reviews

Nick Novoa 2026.10.11

     

What a fantastic experience trying Marimbas. Authentic and wonderful flavors, cozy atmosphere, friendly and serviceable staff. I came for breakfast and tried the Cafe de Olla. What a banger!! If you’re a coffee lover I highly recommend that. They have other varieties and also package their own beans, Tres Hermanos Coffee Co. (I’m taking 4 bags home!) I accompanied that with some of their fresh pan dulce they make here. (Pro tip: Grab a champurrada and dip it in the coffee and take a bite!) I then ordered their desayuno típico and had a great meal. The plantains and beans were an extra punch to the taste buds. There are many more traditional dishes to try… will definitely be back again!!

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Reply from Marimbas Bakery & Restaurant

Thank you so much for this amazing review! We’re so happy you enjoyed the Café de Olla, pan dulce, desayuno típico, and Tres Hermanos Coffee. We love the champurrada tip too! It means a lot that you had such a great breakfast experience with us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back to try more traditional dishes.

Rey Moon 2026.10.09

     

Exelente servicios el sureño es mejor buen trato buena experiencia

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Gracias por su comentario!

Raquel Rivera 2026.10.07

     

La mejor comida Guatemalteca en Austin! Entrar a Marimbas se siente como si estás comiendo en tu país de origen. 🥰 Y hay un poco de todo para toda la familia! 🫶🏼

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Reply from Marimbas Bakery & Restaurant

¡Muchísimas gracias! Nos alegra mucho saber que Marimbas le hizo sentir como en Guatemala. Ese sentimiento de hogar, familia y sabor auténtico es justo lo que queremos compartir. Agradecemos mucho su apoyo y esperamos recibirles nuevamente pronto.

Miranda albana 2026.10.05

     

Honestly, the place is very beautiful, but I believe that a big part of the atmosphere comes from the employees. And honestly, now it feels very boring. The same employees who used to work there are no longer there. They were always able to put a smile on your face, but now most of the staff seem serious and uninterested. There was a young man who I believe was named Deyvid. He was very friendly, and you could tell he had a lot of experience. There was also another young woman who was very good at her job. I don’t know what happened to them, but their absence is definitely noticeable. I started going to this restaurant when it first opened, and I always thought it was a very nice place. However, recently I have gone twice on the weekend and once during the week, and the experience has been very different. The employees spend a lot of time on their phones, and it takes a long time for the orders to come out. Before, if there was a delay or any kind of problem, the employees would come over, explain what was happening with a smile, and try to make you feel comfortable. Now, on the other hand, there is often an attitude of frustration or an unfriendly expression. Honestly, I think the change in staff has affected the restaurant a lot. The employees who were there before provided great service and made you want to come back. I don’t know what happened to them, but I think the restaurant should consider bringing some of those people back because they had the kind of service and personality that this restaurant needs. It’s a shame because I used to see the restaurant growing and becoming better, but with these changes, I feel like instead of moving forward, it is going downhill. I really hope they can improve the service and bring back the atmosphere they had when they first opened.

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Reply from Marimbas Bakery & Restaurant

Thank you for taking the time to share this with us. We’re sorry to hear that your recent visits have not felt the same as before.
We truly appreciate your honest feedback and will be sharing this with our team and management so we can address it properly. We hope to improve and bring back the kind of experience that made you enjoy visiting Marimbas from the beginning.

Juan Lazo 2026.10.04

     

Everything was delicious. Best arroz con leche ive had in Austin so far. I had the chuchito to start and it was so flavorful. The desayuno tipico was exactly what i was craving and was good portions too. First time having guatemalan food and will definitely be back to this restaurant.

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Reply from Marimbas Bakery & Restaurant

Thank you so much! We’re so happy your first time trying Guatemalan food was with us and that you enjoyed the arroz con leche, chuchito, and desayuno típico. We really appreciate your support and can’t wait to welcome you back!

Juana Martinez 2026.10.03

     

Exelente Exelente Exelente servicio y 💯 recommended

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Muchas Gracias!!

carlos andrino 2026.09.27

     

Es como estar en Guate

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Gracias por su lindo comentario!

Maria Castillo 2026.09.22

     

This restaurant is real good, the food is natural, I will go again because it is very special.

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Thank you so much for this nice comment! Can't wait to serve you again!

Gary Villarreal (Villarrte) 2026.09.19

     

Let me start by saying the atmosphere was incredible. From the props and colors to the music, everything felt so immersive. And the food was even better! I came in with my family, and they were absolutely starving while I wasn’t even that hungry yet. But once the food came out, the flavors were so rich, authentic, and full of character. Now imagine how good it must’ve been when you’re actually starving! 😂 Definitely an experience we all really enjoyed.

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Reply from Marimbas Bakery & Restaurant

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! 🇬🇹✨

We’re so happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed the atmosphere, the music, the colors, and of course, the food. We put so much love into creating a space that feels welcoming, cultural, and full of flavor.

And we loved that part — food always hits different when everyone at the table is hungry! 😂

Thank you for visiting Marimbas and for taking the time to leave such kind words. We hope to welcome you and your family back again soon!

victoria Ramsey 2026.09.18

     

Everything on the menu is delicious, especially the caldos and Guatemalan tamales! I’ve gone so many times and have tried everything on the menu. If you visit, don’t forget to try the atole de elote and grab another for later It’s to die for! The establishment is super clean, and the décor is beautiful and traditional. They are so welcoming too. I love it!

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Reply from Marimbas Bakery & Restaurant

Thank you so much! We’re so happy to hear you’ve enjoyed so many dishes on the menu, especially the caldos, tamales, and atol de elote. It means a lot that you notice the food, cleanliness, décor, and welcoming atmosphere. We truly appreciate your support and can’t wait to have you back!

Domi Ramsey 2026.09.16

     

Comer en marimbas es como comer en casa Buena atención y la comida deliciosa

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Reply from Marimbas Bakery & Restaurant

¡Muchas gracias! Nos alegra saber que se sintió como en casa y que disfrutó la comida y la atención. Agradecemos mucho su apoyo y esperamos verle de nuevo pronto en Marimbas.

MLP 2026.09.13

     

Very colorful, lively atmosphere. They were pretty busy when we got there so it took a little longer for our food to arrive but not a big deal. We tried the grilled chicken, shrimp, beef and sausage. Probably won't have the sausage next time but everything else were good. Will most likely come back for the atol and caldo :)

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Reply from Marimbas Bakery & Restaurant

Thank you for visiting us and for sharing your experience. We’re glad you enjoyed the atmosphere and most of the food, and we appreciate your patience while we were busy. We hope to welcome you back soon for the atol and caldo!

Sarah Millard Lanahan 2026.09.13

     

Amazing fresh fast food. Service was great and we will definitely be coming back. I got the mini tostada trio and the Tamal de Chipilin. My husband got the Pepian de Pollo and we both really enjoyed everything. Great prices too!

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Reply from Marimbas Bakery & Restaurant

Thank you so much! We’re glad you enjoyed the food, service, and prices. It makes us happy to hear you both loved everything, especially the mini tostada trio, tamal de chipilín, and Pepián de Pollo. We can’t wait to have you back!

Sherry Glover 2026.09.07

     

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Reply from Marimbas Bakery & Restaurant

Thank you for visiting Marimbas and for sharing your feedback. We appreciate the opportunity to serve you and hope we can make your next experience even better.

Dany Noriega 2026.09.06

     

autentico sazon guatemalteco , servicio super amable, precios buenos

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Reply from Marimbas Bakery & Restaurant

¡Muchas gracias! Nos alegra saber que disfrutó el auténtico sazón guatemalteco, el servicio y los precios. Agradecemos mucho su apoyo y esperamos verle de nuevo pronto.

Susan Steele 2026.09.05

     

Our first visit was a pleasant surprise of how amazing the food was! We enjoyed the traditional Street food and House Specialty. The Desayuno Tipico with churrasco is a dish for first time trying Guatemalan food. Pepian de la Abuela is a flavorful stew that tastes like something from your grandma’s kitchen. The intense flavor of the agua fresca is a must try. We tried Jamaica and horchata. Don’t forget to try the yummy cafe de olla! Looking forward to try every dishes on the menu!

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Reply from Marimbas Bakery & Restaurant

Thank you so much! We’re so glad your first visit was such a great experience. It makes us happy to hear you enjoyed the desayuno típico, Pepián de la Abuela, aguas frescas, and Café de Olla. We really appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back soon to try more of the menu!

Fabiola Perez 2026.09.04

     

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Thank you for the 5 stars!

Chris Bell 2026.08.30

     

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Thank you for the 5 stars!

Aaron Hooton 2026.08.28

     

The food and coffee was amazing and we will definitely be back soon.

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Reply from Marimbas Bakery & Restaurant

Thank you so much! We’re glad you enjoyed the food and coffee. We really appreciate your support and can’t wait to have you back soon!

Douglas Soltau 2026.08.27

     

A new favorite breakfast place!

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Reply from Marimbas Bakery & Restaurant

Thank you so much! We’re happy to be a new favorite breakfast spot. We really appreciate your support and hope to see you again soon!