As a small company ourselves we work hard to support others in their endeavor --whether they are the investing dreams of our clients or the success of another fellow small business. Here we've put together a list of small businesses, tried and true, of superior service and quality.

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*=denotes the preferred restaurant among multiple locations of the same restaurant name
$=0-10pp, $$=11-25pp, $$$=26-50pp, $$$$=51-100pp

Categorized by: East Bay, North Bay, Peninsula, San Francisco, South Bay

East Bay

Juan's Place ($-$$)
941 Carleton Street (Berkeley) | Phone: 510-845-6904
Recommended Dish: Any Burrito
Comment: The servie is always friendly and their food is always gigantic in portions and affordably priced. They never rush you out and they have the best home-made tortilla chips! They even sometimes give out free guacamole.

La Pinata Mexican Restaurant ($-$$)
904 Rose Street (Hayward) | Phone: 510-538-9967
2699 Merced Avenue (San Leandro) | Phone: 510-352-8910*
1440 Park Street (Alameda) | Phone: 510-769-9110
7383 Thornton Avenue (Newark) | Phone: 510-790-1531
39136 Paseo Padre Parkway (Fremont) | Phone: 510-790-6550
2301 Willow Pass Road (Concord) | Phone: 925-609-9119
Recommended Dish: Combination Plates
Comment: Their enchiladas and their home-made tortilla chips are especially yummy. They also some have other fantastic alternatives to try -- you'll want to come by every day to try everything on their menu. If you are choosing meat, choose the pork! You will never be disappointed.

Mario's La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant ($)
2444 Telegraph Avenue (Berkeley) | Phone: 510-848-5332
Recommended Dish: Any Grilled Burrito
Comment: This is one of the best sit down Mexican restaurants in the Bay Area that is still affordable. Perhaps it is because it is located in a college town, but either way their grilled burritos are a must try with their flaky, crisp, and flavorful tortillas. Their super burritos are just as good with tasty filling and an overly generous portion.

San Francisco

Tres Agaves ($$) - Visit them at their website
130 Townsend Street (SOMA) | Phone: 415-227-0500
Recommended Dish: Pollo al Pastor
Comment: Comfortable atmosphere, quirky yet impeccable interior design, great service, plenty of seating. Their chipotle mashed potatoes are to die for--so if you don't get an entree that comes with it, make sure you get an order on the side.