An Unforgettable Quesabirria Experience at Maya's Cafe Mexican Cuisine!…read more Finding truly exceptional Mexican food can sometimes feel like a quest, but my visit to Maya's Cafe Mexican Cuisine delivered in a big way, specifically with their phenomenal Quesabirria. From the moment it arrived, I had a feeling it would be special, and I was not disappointed. The quesabirria itself was a masterpiece of flavor and texture. It was immediately clear that freshness was a priority here. The tortilla was perfectly crisped, providing a satisfying base for the generous filling inside. But the real star was the birria steak - it was incredibly tender, bursting with juice, and packed with a deep, savory taste that spoke of careful preparation and quality ingredients. Each bite was simply delicious. What truly elevated the dish, however, were the thoughtful details. The fresh cilantro wasn't just sprinkled on; it added a vibrant, aromatic quality and a necessary burst of freshness that cut through the richness of the meat and cheese beautifully, enhancing the overall taste profile significantly. And then there was the consumé. Oh, that consumé! Calling it 'out of this world' is almost an understatement. It was served steaming hot, a rich, dark broth brimming with complex flavors. It was savory, comforting, and utterly addictive. Seriously, it was so incredibly delicious and satisfying on its own that I could have happily just sipped it straight from the cup. Dipping the flavorful quesabirria into that liquid gold created a perfect harmony - a truly memorable culinary moment. It's been a little while since I had the chance to visit Maya's Cafe, but the memory of that meal has genuinely stayed with me. I find myself actively craving that specific combination of flavors and textures again. While I haven't managed to get back just yet, I am truly looking forward to my next visit, and you can bet I'll be ordering the quesabirria again. If you appreciate authentic Mexican cuisine made with care, or if you're on the hunt for truly outstanding quesabirria, I wholeheartedly recommend making a trip to Maya's Cafe Mexican Cuisine. It was a fantastic experience, driven by that incredibly tasty and well-executed dish. You won't regret it!

Yep, it's the real deal! We ordered taco birrea, quesadilla birrea, and fresh guacamole. They…read morethrew in apiece of flan. It was all really good! The birrea dipping gravy was so good! Taco shells were fresh corn Shells with I think grilled melted cheese. The chicken and beef in the tacos were seasoned well with fresh cilantro and lime wedges squeeze on it. Dipping the tacos in the birrea gravy was heaven! The flan was excellent, not overly sweet and delicious. And the fresh guacamole was also excellent with homemade chips, too. I'm so happy Westerleigh has a great Mexican restaurant nearby!

Absolutely delicious, amazing experience. Had dinner with a girl friend. We got the Smoky Peach…read moreMargarita with tajin on the rim. That started things off great!! So much flavor! Then for our meals (we split everything) we got an order of birria tacos, they came with this delicious dipping broth like an au jous , just took it to another level. Then we also got the trio of fajitas - steak, chicken and shrimp. The shrimp were outrageous, large and well cooked. The chicken was delicious, perfectly seasoned and tender. Steak good too but I really really enjoyed the shrimp and chicken. We needed with tres Leche cake that was legit and def homemade The server was so sweet and the restaurant itself was nicely decorated, and plenty of lot parking available All around a wonderful experience I will definitely be back!

they could turn down the lights a little the place is super brite but super clean. the food is…read moreawesome and the portions are huge. Everything we tried was delicious. The staff was on point and the drinks were great. Great place to come with a group or on a date night.

This place is authentic, adorable and you feel like you're in Mexico. We ordered Alfonso's tacos…read moreand they were off the charts!! We ordered spicy Don Julio silver Margaritas with Tajin on the rims and yes we went for seconds. Our main meal was chicken, chorizo fajitas and honestly, the best I've ever had. Waitress Kat so sweet and knowledgeable and the bartender Alfonso ROCKED!!! Highly recommend

I have had lots of tacos in texas, La, manhattan, and queens so I am tough when it comes to tacos!…read more Overall: needs some seasoning, some more chips and just didnt give me that soft with a little bit of chew with the tortilla. The fries and chorizo nachos were the best for us! Food: 1$ off taco tuesday! Came with 7 people. Ordered an al pastor, beef taco, and empanada, chorizo nachos, steak nachos and fries. The table had a small portion of chips when we sat down that was probably a small cup size for the 7 people we had. - the tacos were on 6" corn tortillas and doubled which was nice but it just didnt have that salso or kick. I found myself adding salt and lotta hot sauce. The empanada was not hot but im not sure if its cause they were waiting to bring everything out for our table. I really liked the fries and the chorizo nachos more than anything! Service: the two girls were really so kind and helpful. Attentive and helped the party out a lot! Inside: nice cozy environment, bar is right there and theres two restrooms. Playing pop music with some tvs around. Had a group of 7 and was seated quickly on a Taco Tuesday!

WOW! This place is legitimately great Mexican food. It's fresh, DELICIOUS and completely authentic…read more Even nicer, they make the food look as good as it tastes. I am so happy we found this restaurant. It's beautifully decorated and the service is also authentically Mexican: warm, friendly, hospitable.

Pollo asado taco filled to brim and pretty tasty despite being a little dry. Salsa verde and lime…read morejuice elevated it. Camaron taco got dominated by the onion topping. Street Corn reliably excellent. Ordered through grubhub - not picture but ingenious packaging for the street corn.

Best tacos ever! Probably the best I've tried on Staten Island. I was craving for some this morning…read moreafter breakfast and walked up the hill to Taqueria El Gallo Azteca. The experience was very pleasant, and service was quick (I paid and I had a few minutes to go across the street to the Mexican bakery to get two cream puffs for a $1 while they make my tacos) while they made my food. I stopped by at around 11am and the place was empty but there are plenty of seats available in the taqueria with lots of Mexican drinks options. The ambiance was quiet. I asked for two cacti tacos, also known as the Taco Azteca at this taqueria as recommended by the other Yelpers. I started with two because I heard that their tacos run big. These tacos were enormous and I was full eating after just one taco and saved the other one for an afternoon snack!! They also give you a generous cup of green sauce, which is one of my favorites! Because normally when getting a cactus taco in the other boroughs, they only give you a straight vegetarian taco only, but I was very surprised it came with a big chunk of meats. For $10-12 for two big giant tacos, I feel like I am getting fed very well. I'll definitely be back again to try their lamb/goat soup as recommended by the other Yelpers.

The best tacos on Staten Island. Close to ferry. Try the house special Taco Azteca. Authentic and…read moreconsistent. Ambience is perfect for a quick bite. Service was excellent!

It is a small hole in the wall place but damn they stuff the tacos good. I got the lamb tacos and…read moreit was great. The soft tortillas were perfect. Not too thick to be mushy and not too thin to rip apart easily. I had 3 tacos and I had enough meat to create a 4th. My husband got the Alambre quesadilla ( beef, cheese, onion, and peppers). He loved it so much that it was demolished in 10 minutes. Excited to go back for more =D

Let me start off by saying, it's hard to get decent Mexican food on my side of Staten Island. I…read moretried this place and the food was okay. So I started ordering from there. Ordered there a bunch actually. The orders I've placed were through Grubhub though. There in lies the problem. It was always a problem with the order. The final straw came when I ordered an item and (like other times before) called to tell me that what I ordered is actually what I ordered and what I did order was $3 extra. So rather than just admit the mistake and just eat the $3, the woman on the phone kept wanting me to just take what I didn't want. So now I tell her I'm fed up and I just want a refund. She says she can't because it's through Grubhub. I ask to speak to the owner, GUESS WHAT, I was speaking to the owner! I told her that wasn't true. She then starts in with the "why can't I be the owner", implying I'm sexist. The reason I know it isn't true because from prior experience, the owner was a man. So I'm done with this place. The food was just okay, the nickel and dime routine on customers isn't worth the bland Mexican food. If you're looking to have okay Mexican food with horrible service and attitude, then I guess this place is for you. As for me, I rather starve than eat from here again.

God Bless America For this Food Truck, Amazing Best Chicken I've ever had chop cheese is good needs…read moremore toppings other than just lettuce, jerk taco delicious secret sauce is a Dream,man i Love this food truck Mo the chef very friendly and professional worker, love the design of the truck, Will be a forever customer. Thank You For existing please give me the recipe :)

The service was fast & the truck's decor is awesome. We had "The King's Meal". The jerk chicken…read moretacos were phenomenal - best thing on the menu we had. The cheese quesadilla was exactly what you'd expect - can't mess that up. The chopped cheese was very flavorful but did not have nearly enough meat - more bread than anything. The Nashville chicken tenders were what we looked forward to the most, but unfortunately they were a bit of a let down - all unevenly fried & not seasoned enough. Looking to revisit this place in the future - hoping for a better outcome.

I ordered a chicken burrito bowl from here. It was good and fresh. I would have given them 5 stars…read morebut they gave me the wrong drink.

The food was authentic and very flavorful . Make sure to get the sauces they are amazing !!read more

Overall: top place for Authentic Mexican food! Prices are perfect, portions were huge, service was…read moreso kind. Food: the sampler was huge and had so much to try! The Birria Tacos were filled! Maybe a little more salt but the sopa was perfect. Churros crunchy and sweet comes with 4 and an ice cream scoop. The chocoflan is a special and they only have it sometimes. If they have it try it! Service: the restaurant owner was so kind and showed us pictures of all the foods. Inside: nice pop Mexican music, originals, and remixes. They also have outside seating.

Delicious food and reasonable prices. I ordered for delivery the steak and onions platter which had…read morea steak with onions, rice and beans, avocado and cheese. Absolutely phenomenal but a little salty. I always ask about the fresh juices they usually have different flavors everyday. The coconut juice is to die for!!!! They give such a big portion to. The pork and pineapple taco was so delicious and the lime added such a great pop of flavor. Hard to communicate with the person on the phone a bit of a language barrier when giving my address but I love this place very much!!! Definitely eat here and try the fresh juices

New owners are changing things from what was working fine. Went by there and it didn't seem to be…read moreopen for business, looked like renovations were in full swing. Heard that the name will be changed also!

IF I COULD GIVE 0 STARS I WOULD!…read more I paid $26.10 for a chile relleno and a large Hibiscus (Jamaica) drink. I received this packaged and trusted it was well packed. I am unable to open and eat this because it is soaked in liquid. I haven't manipulated or moved this bag aside from carrying it by the handle and laying it flat on the floor of my cab. I called to explain this to the staff who offered no recourse except that it is not their responsibility, despite the fact that clearly, you do not know proper packaging or offer the items contain what you sell. Their seasoning is giving me a headache but I had no idea it was because it was leaked all over the bag. Shame on you and your cheap packaging, and poor customer service. Never again.