Too loud! Food used to be so much better. Shrimp habenara appetizer was all corn bread with five shrimp...pitiful presentation. Shrimp burrito was big and perfect if you're hungry but so dry! Had to ask for enchilada sauce. Basically this restaurant is overrated and not sure if there's a new chef but not as good as it used to be...bummer. read more

Hands down amazing food! I call it Mexican but it is owned by two Bolivian women. Spicy Guacamole is something to write home about. I take all my friends there! Super good drinks too! read more

Fantastic happy hour. The fresh monitor is to die for!! The servers are very nice and personable

Fantastic food, fantastic drinks, and you guessed it fantastic vibes. Their habanero salsa is extremely spice and a little goes a LONG way. Can't go wrong with this place. I miss it always, can't wait to visit if I ever visit the area! read more

I guess the key here is "Latin American" vs.Mexican cuisine. Although the service was very good, for me the food was very overpriced and not what I expected. One of the biggest kickers is that for the high cost of the meal (most are $18 and higher) they don't serve you free chips and salsa when they seat you! They ask you if you want them but then charge you $6 for them! Really tacky! Food was fine but not so good as to justify the high price. I guess I'm used to the Mexican food they serve in California rather than a Latin American type. Won't be returning. read more

Came here for a birthday dinner celebration. While I can say the queso fundido dip was amazing I can't say the same about my brisket tacos. The meat was a bit dry for my liking but it wasn't horrible. My bf had the carne asada tacos which he often compares to his friends moms and said while they were good they didn't compare to hers. We also ordered a pitcher of sangria which was also just ok. The ambience is nice and the staff was friendly but I think I will stick to Jessys . read more

Another hit outta the park! Came here for my birthday dinner in July and had my fave girl as our server, she's usually tending bar when I come. Food was amazing and service was outstanding. This establishment has quality food and preparations! You will not be disappointed! You are truly missing out if you have not eaten here before! Small venue started by two sisters but this place is perfect as it it and should never expand... last night sat at the bar and endulged in my favorite queso con chicken chorizo! Along with the habanero shrimp tacos! My "go to" is the burrito Colorado so had to change it up a bit. There are lots of vegetarian options as well and I hve had some do those from the happy hour menu years ago but I believe that menu has 96d a few of those items so have not been back since then for happy hour and that was July 2015. I will post all the pictures form the last two visits! The food is amazing and I have never had anything that I did not love! read more

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Salsa was like bbq sauce and the food was poor. Do not waist your time or money, you're better off at Azteca.

Moved to the area four months ago and as a foodie from Charleston I was worried I wouldn't find "my spot". This is hands down my favorite place in Ghent to eat and drink! The staff is friendly and attentive, the food is diverse and always cooked perfectly, and the drinks are plentiful! Their happy hour menu is also worth a visit, as well! Best kept secret is their dessert menu, go check it out!! read more

Delicious! This spot is great. Happy hour half off drinks and appetizers had 2 Mojitos for $4 each can't beat that! They're music selection is a hit every song and I just love the aesthetic of the lighting and decor in the building. Definitely a vibe. My boyfriend got the spicy chicken tacos and they were so good he ordered another set! I got the vegetarian quesadilla with the rice and beans. I was not a fan of the black beans they were too plain for me so they gave me the vegan burracha beans instead and OMG I'm obsessed. Safe to say we'll be back. read more

Fantastic food. As a vegetarian, I'm happy to see an entire portion of the menu dedicated to unique veggie-friendly items. I ordered the spicy veggie tacos and can say with certainty that these were the best tacos I've ever had. Happy hour prices are very reasonable. I definitely want to come back for more food and to try their drinks. read more

Our obsession with Luna Maya began about a decade ago when a friend suggested it. We loved the tiny restaurant. A lot has changed since then - a new location, bigger space, different ambiance - but the food and service have remained exceptional. We've tried about everything on the menu. It's all fabulous, but we keep coming back to our old favorites - Tamales, steak with habanero and slaw, and of course, the guac. The guac is EVERYTHING. Great bartenders and drink selection. Try the Luna Passion :) read more

This place has been around in Norfolk for some time. I finally tried it during my last visit and really enjoyed everything. It's a bit upscale in its design and atmosphere but sometimes that is what you need. Good menu and drinks. read more

This is probably one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in the area. Ambiance and service were top notch! Ordered the chips and guacamole which were fresh made to order. (Will bring you more chips if requested) I ordered the enchiladas verdes with spicy chicken. Very enjoyable but chicken was a little spicy! Someone else ordered the tamales and enjoyed them. Not traditional tamale but very flavorful! Prices were higher than you normal Mexican restaurant but well worth the price. Overall great experience if you are wanting something different and unique! read more

Today was my first visit here and everything was beyond AMAZING! I had the spicy guacamole amazing, and the spicy chicken quesadilla amazing... Everything was great for the hostess upon entrance to the waitress! I will be back soon! Oh and the mango margarita and sangria was delicious read more

The food was delicious but pretty expensive. The service was terrible. Our waitress was rude and so inattentive. She seemed miserable and like we were bothering her if we were asking for a refill. I will probably come back because the quesadillas and chimichangas were so good but hopefully have a better experience with the service. read more

Love this place! The guacamole is delicious, tamales are sweet and delicious, quesadillas are my fave, and they have a good selection of vegetarian options. They have a good size outdoor patio, which I'm sitting at right now, which is perfect for warm spring and summer weather. They also have a good size bar/waiting area so you have somewhere to sit and get a drink and an appetizer while waiting for your table. Highly recommend. read more

Absolutely delicious and authentic. In love with the guacamole and red sauce, it is a must try. I highly recommend and the ambiance is perfect dim lighting and comfortable seating would give more stars if I could. read more

This place was recommended to us by locals. We came in from out of the country with a conference. 18 of us from all parts of the world. I made reservations weeks ago for 7pm. On the day of, I confirmed the reservations at 545pm with whom ever answered the phone for 7pm. We arrived at 702pm and they gave our tables away. No sorry - no solution. 18 people. I talked to the manager and he said we did not arrive on time. Mean while showing me a message on his phone that was edited to show 630pm. My phone showed 7pm. The manger hell bent on trying to prove me wrong, gave us a table for our party but at 745pm. Our server, Brook, was great but the manger was condescending and rude. The food, at best was simple and very salty. To say this was Mexican was insulting to the two native Mexicans at our table. The tamales were so sweet, as in tons of sugar/honey sweet. The tacos carne asada were so salty they were not finished. Rice was not cooked fully. Drinks were good, food was horrible and service because the manger was awful. Would not recommend place for a large or small group. Better off hitting up s food truck. read more

Visited Luna Maya last Saturday night around 6:28PM. By 6:30PM, there was already a bit of a wait. The restaurant decor was pretty cool. Urban. Had a nice vibe. Note, it is VERY, very loud, so skip the romantic conversation for another time. (Or skip completely, that's up to you.) The restaurant was filled with a few families, attractive couples and large groups having fun. Big menu, noticed LOTS and lots of vegetarian options. Our server was a lovely young woman, a little ditsy; she forgot to fill our water glasses from time to time (speaking of which, why are their water glasses so small?) but overall a decent server. I ordered a pomegranate margarita; it was big, strong and delicious. Don't count on free chips and salsa here, it's not that kind of place. We ordered the guacamole and salsa appetizer. I was shocked (shocked, I must say!) that they didn't make their own chips. Seriously? I thought everyone made their own chips. It was a TRUE letdown and it didn't make for a great early impression. However, the chipotle salsa was good and hearty, smoky and not the slightest bit spicy. The guacamole was fine, but I prefer mine a bit chunkier. And truthfully, I just couldn't get over those darn From-The-Bag chips. Sigh. I ordered the fish tacos, husband ordered the carne asada tacos. Wow and wow. Both plates came with a ton of food. The usual rice and beans, flour tortillas, guacamole and pico, but the BIG star of the evening was that freakin' delicious COLE SLAW! Yum. Creamy texture, nice crunch; absolutely perfect for the fish tacos. Husband loved the carne asada; nice pieces of meat with a good seasoning. No room for dessert, but saw some coming out. Looked marvelous. Overall, really liked the place. Funny enough, saw tons of people from my high school days in Norfolk (and we're taking 30 years ago!) and a couple of VB different friends. Seems like a popular place. Loud, loud, loud. Casual dress, but NICE casual. Great food. Good drinks. Nice vibe. Will return. However, I so wish they would make their own chips. Sigh. A girl can dream. read more

Love the spicy chicken salad over Mexican slaw. Favorite appetizer is jalapeño corn bread.

Service was great from the minute we walked in. It was busy we had to wait about 10 minutes for a table. We ordered drinks, a premium margarita & a Pisco Sour which I've never had but loved it. I wish they had the actual margarita glasses for their margaritas instead of the standard glass but the drinks were great tasting. Guacamole was made to order and it was delicious, I do wish they served 'warm' tortillas chips with it but it didn't stop us from eating all of the chips that came with it. For entrees we ordered the cilantro lime chicken tacos which came with rice & beans and about 6 taco shells ... you build them yourself or deconstructed Tacos as the server called them .... a ton of food. We also ordered the tamales which were not your standard tamale they are open faced and made with a mashed sweet corn, much different than what I've had elsewhere but very delicious. Our first time here, we will definitely be back it was a great experience. read more

We've been eating at Luna Maya for over 20 years, since they were located in a little strip center in Aragona in Va Beach. We followed them to W 21st St in Ghent (then moved to Ghent ourselves!) and now to their fabulous open spacious location on Colley Ave. The food and drinks are great and the service is always top notch. We love this place and have recommended to so many folks. The menu is so cleverly organized and has really nice variety including really great options for vegetarians and vegans. read more

I failed to take pictures of my shrimp tacos. I MUST say they were the best shrimp tacos I've ever tasted. The presentation was beautiful along with the quality. read more

Their tamales are so delicious. Yummy margaritas and a cool vibe and atmosphere. Not too cheap, but I feel it's worth it. There are other restaurants, shops and bars nearby for a fun weekend night read more

I love the food here... I often come for the happy hour specials. I like the fact that they have vegetarian options. Just wish they were open during lunch hours. read more

Service and food were good. Then I took my toddler to the restroom and had to change him on my lap. When a restaurant doesn't have a changing table it seems as though they would rather not have little children eating at their establishment. read more

My fav restaurant in Norfolk hands down. Pricey but def the best Mexican influences place that isn't the typical plaza! Atmosphere is amazing, service is great! Ideal for date night! read more

I can basically die now. This place is so darn good! I wouldn't classify it as straight up Mexican food because you see a bunch of South American influence, but it doesn't matter because it's delicious. I highly recommend the Rum Cake...HOLY BALLS. So amazing! Their stuffed poblanos are incredible as is their chicken chorizo burrito! My husband got the corn casserole and he HATES corn so I was shocked that he ordered it. Guess what? He ate the whole darn thing! Guacamole is amazing as is the salsa. This place is great for happy hour! You can get $5 appetizers and the portions are great. I got a margarita and my friend got the sangria. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience. I would consider this place trendy with a fluctuating air of snobbishness, but really I don't even care because the food is so good ^_^ Definitely go! read more

WOW! I am seriously impressed with the menu at Luna Maya. I didn't know what to expect exactly but after having tried numerous Latin American menu's in the HR area- my bar was pretty low. It was honestly refreshing to see gourmet, creative, classy food on the menu. Luna Maya takes their cuisine to the next level- much more on par with the dining available in Richmond and DC. The tamales were exceptional, their cheese taquitos were ridonculous- but the best thing I ate? Their Bolivian corn casserole. This is one of those special dishes that you go back specifically for. The type of thing that you remember for years and years. It is truly unique and yet the kind of homey dish that fills your belly with warm gooey yummy cheese and makes you feel.....just safe and happy and loved. Seriously- it's the soft comfy sweater of food. Side note- I was even impressed with their rice, which is usually a total after thought to me....and gets pushed around my plate. Maybe it was because the sweet corn casserole was just THAT good. I love the vibe, decor, atmosphere, etc. It is trendy without being alienating. It is hip without being hipster and I have decided that I LOVE IT. Also- Mojitos make everything better. Everything. read more

This review is strictly based on first impression. Went with family so it was a group of 6. My wife and I got there a few mi utes early to have a drink. Told we had to wait til most of the group was here before they could seat us...Hmmmm. It's Friday nite at 5 and the place has 8 people here. 10 were working and most.standing around. Must be missing something read more

I like this place. My first time having carnitas and they were very good. They were over priced but when in Ghent there are very few Latin restaurants and I would pay extra money to not have to endure plaza del sol (see review). I can't wait to go back, their outdoor seating looks so inviting read more

This place is AWFUL !! I didn't care for it at all.. you are paying for the velvet curtain you must walk thru in order to get into the building. My service was awful and not attentive at all. I ordered a burrito and was super unimpressed and could've gone to Moes and paid first off half the price but gotten a WAY much better burrito. Not a fan and do not recommend this place. read more

Wow. I have found my new favorite restaurant and I feel like an idiot because it took forever for me to try. Friends have been suggesting Luna Maya for years but I thought, "it's just Mexican. I'll try it eventually. " Just Mexican is far from what this is. It's a little piece of food heaven. First,the atmosphere is great. Industrial but not cold. It feels comfortable and welcoming. The wait staff was attentive but not annoying. My hubby waited a little bit for his drink but they were busy. We started with the queso. Tasty. My husband had a mojito...excellent was his description. For dinner my hubby had the tamales luna maya and I had the cilantro lime tacos. Both meals were stellar. Everything was fresh and the flavors were amazing. My only complaint is that I would have loved some more guacamole and pico with my meal. I've seen a few people mention the price but honestly,you get what you pay for. If you want cheap, overly processed food then this isn't the place for you. I'll gladly pay $15 for tacos that are made with clean ingredients any day. We'll absolutely be back!!! read more

They are so good, that they don't take reservations. They might like the the waiting line outside, it provides a good visual confirmation that whatever is being served inside is going to be worth waiting for, OR they just don't want to create a full time job of a hostess taking phone calls and juggling whiny costumers on the other end of the line. Well, either way, the blinding caramel color plastic tables are irrelevant to the quality of food! We ordered the original Tamales which gave all four of us an instant culinary orgasm in our mouth.... OMG! We had that "O-face" instantly, primitive noises escaped from our chest cavities, we moaned and slowly tilted our heads as if the law of gravity could reposition that wonderful food in our oral cavity... Made me want me to buy a ticket to Bolivia instantly or start dating the cook or his sister... :) I have often wondered why do people stay in Bolivia?! Most people are living below poverty level, there is corruption, extortion, crime, guerrilla fighting... now I know: IT'S THE FOOD!!! Thank you Andrea and Donovan, for taking us there! read more

Went there last night. Trendy and loud. I hate when I have to shout to have a conversation. Place was clean. Service was average. What is usually expected from a hipster trendy restaurant service. Not a refined professional service. Was out a few things on the menu. The food we did receive, Carne Arsada burrito was just ok. I wouldn't return. More due to the ambient sound levels making it very difficult to have a conversation than anything. Not everyone likes to have to yell to have a conversation. And no, it wasn't overly crowded. read more

One of the most amazing burritos I've ever had! My table started with the spicy guacamole, which definitely got the meal started off on the right foot. The salsa was also pretty tasty. The burrito, however, was one I'll always remember. I did add queso to the burrito, but I'll say, while the queso was great, the burrito didn't need it. read more

Luna Maya has been one of my all time favorite restaurants for years!!! Mexican food is my favorite. But, the way they do it so unique! It is fresh and pops with flavor. They add their own twist on ordinary dishes and make them outstanding. It is usually crowded, so come early or prepare to wait. A few times we showed up and the wait was very long so we sat at the bar. The bar tender was very friendly and did a great job making our drinks and getting our dinner out quickly. I have never had a less than 5 star experience there yet. read more

What's all the hype about? WAY TOO LOUD!!! Stuffed Pablanos, burnt with bland filling. Chimichurri (sp?) appetizer is way too over priced. It's flank steak for cryin' out loud! Server, couldn't be bothered. Too hip for their own good. Won't be back. This places only saving grace is it's guacamole and margaritas. Bunch of fake reviews on here by employees. Brook T.from Richmond over rated this joint, based on what I read. And this place would SUCK FOR A FIRST DATE! Unless you did not want to hear a word he/she were saying. read more

I went here for my birthday and I have to say after all the great reviews i was expecting some awesome food. My husband and I werent very impressed. My burrito had a burnt taste to it, my husband said his was rather bland and the tamales were served with the meat placed on top. i have many authentic tamales and these were so sweet they should have been in the dessert category. Also, all the mixed drinks were very weak. We drove over 30 mins and I have to say i wont be making the trip again. :-( read more