Ambient Latin American restaurant with a down-to-earth vibe. Be sure to come hungry, because the food and drinks are plentiful! I dined here on a Saturday night with a group of friends; there were 8 of us, including a toddler. Pro-tip: make reservations in advance. While they were unable to accept day-of reservations, the hostess graciously agreed to seat us when half our party arrived, since a few of us had gotten there early. It was a busy evening and she raced around to accommodate us while remaining attentive to other patrons. Very much appreciated. They even went out of their way to secure a table with a high-chair for our friend's two-year-old. Now, the exciting part: we started with a round of drinks - I got the sangria. It was light, fruity, and what I'd describe as dangerously delicious. Paired perfectly with chips and guac. We ordered guac for the table, which was fresh, flavorful, and ended up being more than enough for all of us. The menu itself is extensive and I had a tough time deciding. There are several vegan options and while I'm not vegan myself, try to eat plant-based when available. My fiance got the vegan enchiladas, while I got the vegan quesadilla. Both were generous portions with a side of Mexican rice and pinto beans. While rice and beans typically go forgotten, these could have been a meal in themself! The real showstopper was the main course. The enchiladas were a bit too starchy for my taste since they were filled with potatoes, but delicious nonetheless. My meal proved that cheese isn't a requirement for a good quesadilla. It was stuffed to the brim with caramelized onions, beans (that resembled the ones in my side dish), and roasted poblanos. It's the kind of delicious that unfortunately had us eating past the point of fullness - luckily, we still had some leftovers. We can't wait to return and try more of the menu. Our friends ordered the brisket-stuffed tamales which were HUGE and next on our list. read more

Luna Maya - Vegan Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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It had been a while since I had been to Luna Maya. When my oldest was in ballet I feel like Luna Maya dinner and mojitos were what kept me going during this long classes. Excited to go back would be an understatement. We even got a table outside and the weather could not have been more perfect. We ordered the guacamole and chips, because that's what we always did and nostalgia feels right these days. It was just as delicious as it has always been. My husband ordered the stuff poblanos and I of course took the first bite, and yes, they were everything I remember. I ordered the Enchiladas de Queso (made with corn tortillas) and added mushrooms, peppers, and onions. Oh my gosh, they were so good. So cheesy, so satisfying, like a warm hug from the past. My kids both got the Holy Moly Burrito (I think that's right) and they agreed, nostalgia is good for the soul. read more

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The portions here are pretty big so if you are going on a date I'd recommend splitting a burrito or some tacos. The food here that they say is spicy is actually spicy, but it's so good! And the wait staff is very friendly! read more

I just moved to the area and this spot has been one consistently recommended to me. I first tried to visit with a friend on a Friday night--my mistake. I was told you don't have to have a reservation, but the wait at that time was 45 minutes so we passed. Thankfully, I was able to walk right in for indoor seating (there was a wait for outdoor) the following Tuesday night. My dad and I started with chips and salsa. I personally was not a fan. The chips were very salty and the salsa was a thick, robust purée that lacked a certain freshness to me. It wasn't worth the extra money for me, but they do give you a nice portion (served with two separate salsa dishes). The cilantro lime chicken tacos were calling my name, because those two flavors are some of my favorites. Our server asked if I wanted sour cream or cheese--I requested the latter. The presentation was fun and unique. I like that you get to construct your own tacos with the variety of toppings to include slaw, pico and guacamole. The slaw gave a nice crunch, but I found it to be bland. The chicken itself was juicy and bursting with flavor! Rightfully the star of the dish. Nothing negative to say on service or atmosphere. I would definitely go back, but my first experience wasn't as memorable as I had hoped. All in all, it was a tasty meal but won't be a go-to. read more

Luna Maya - Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Tamale Luna Maya: sweet corn tamale, beef brisket, and sour cream. This was phenomenal. It had all the flavors balanced so well, sweetness from the sweet corn tamale, the salty and savory from the beef brisket, and the sour cream. Each component has its own textures. You must try this dish! Burrito Con Rajas: tortilla stuffed w/ spicy pork chorizo, roasted poblano chiles, rice & beans, pepper jack cheese, chipotle sour cream. This is another fantastic dish. All the ingredients came together wonderfully. There was a smoky flavor to the sauce that was enticing. Our server was kind and helpful with my entree selection. Definitely visit this place if you are in the area. read more

Luna Maya - Burrito con Rajas - Mexican Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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Upscale Mexican restaurant! We really enjoyed the ambiance and overall aesthetic. The vibe was upscale yet casual (meaning you wouldn't feel out of place in shorts and a tank). The prices were reasonable and the food was clean, flavorful and not overly seasoned. We started with guacamole and queso, no standard chips and dip were brought out. The guacamole was fresh and came out quickly. For our main entrees I got the stuffed poblanos and my husband got the burrito con rajas. Neither of us could finish the portions but the food was delicious. The stuffed poblanos had a little bit of spice which was a nice surprise. We'll be back to try more items soon! read more

Luna Maya - Burrito con Rajas - Mexican Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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Had dinner at Luna Maya last night and as always it was delicious. I finally tried the tamale house specialty and it was delicious. Don't sleep on their brisket. The vibe is also perfect for cocktails and they have a great selection. The margaritas and caipirinhas are yummy! Can't wait to go back again! read more

Luna Maya - Tamales Luna Maya - Mexican Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

We came on a Friday when it first opened and the place filled pretty fast! This was my first time here, very tasty and our waitress was very knowledgeable. We came in after our board exams to chill out and relax. We had drinks which were tasty and a little on the strong side but we didn't mind lol!my enchiladas were delicious and my classmates enjoyed their food as well. read more

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Extremely disappointed with the vegan tamales. They aren't even tamales. The beans and rice also tasted weird and bad. People hype this place up. I was not expecting it to be so bad. read more

Disappointing experience! Came in for dinner on a Friday night. A bit of a line to enter. 3 hosts/greeters at the door, not one smiled, said hello, or asked a question. Just a blank stare waiting for us to say how many for our party, quoted a 20 minute wait time, and recommend a seat at the bar to wait. The bar: Cleaning products next to cambros next to dirty rags = gross! Sad to see the main tequila on the drink menu is Sauza Gold and their top shelf is 1800?! Not much else to choose from (more Sauza and Patron) even if you wanted better tequila. $11 Pomegranate margarita was loaded with mixer. My husband's gin & tonic was good. The bartender was friendly, but between the 4 staff behind the bar, it took more than 15 minutes to close the tab (required before sitting at the table). Dinner service: once seated, same lack-luster, no smile greeting from the server while waiting for hubs to close out at the bar. Sat in a back room behind main dining room, extremely noisy and packed with too many close-seated tables. After looking at the menu and not wanting to figure out what "tasty bean spread" was (an ingredient noted on many dishes), we decided to order chips & queso ($11 plate of salty TOSTITOS chips and cheap, flavorless white melty cheese). Skipped dinner. We will not be back. read more

Luna Maya - Chips & queso fundido (Tostitos) - Mexican Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

This is the whitest Mexican restaurant I've ever been to, I think because it's on colley they charge more for mediocre food and pretend it's upscale. First, they charge $6 for chips and salsa. Fine, some places do that. The chips are worst than Tostitos, def not made in house. The salsa was bland. They have "chorizo" but it's spicy chicken, not actually chorizo. $18 for an over salted spicy chicken quesadilla. Black beans not refried, they were good at least. Mexican rice that was okay. $65 for chips n salsa, a beer and margarita (happy hour prices), quesadilla and enchiladas (with rice and beans). I should have known when I walked in and it was a bunch of 50+ year olds having red wine with their salads. Not your authentic Mexican style restaurant, even plaza azteca is better than this place. read more

Don't waste your time coming to this place. The food is bland, over priced, and the vibes were all around lack luster. Waitress flopped big time. Gave us nothing but tude despite our party's benevolence, kindness, and whimsical nature. Go to perro blanco instead !!!!! read more

This has been my "go to" for Mexican/American food for years. This even at its prior location, which was much smaller. So many restaurants loose their customer base when they move, and "upsize;" not "Luna Maya." Great food. Great ambiance. Wonderful staff. I'm not a true Mexican food fan, but this place brings me in, consistently. Highly recommend. read more

The food is always consistent and very good. Drinks are made well. Make a reservation if going on the weekend, it can be busy.

This place is amazing. The front of the house could use some communication work but the servers and the food quality is top notch. We first ate here during quarantine, our take out order was amaze. I feel like not all food travels well and this place has it figured out. We came back during phase 2 for a patio spot. A couple spicy margs later and I was totally enamored with the whole joint. Star of jasmine and the afternoon sun make their small patio pretty quaint. Definitely get the spicy guacamole (it's not actually spicy just flavored) and try the house made chipotle salsa. Speaking of housemaid, it seems like everything here is. I've had their enchiladas and loved them. This time I had the rajas burrito with chorizo, my wife had the carnitas burrito. Both were huge and so good that we ate ourselves miserable and still had left overs. Looking forward to our third visit already. read more

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My friend and I stopped in here on a weeknight without a reservation and got seated right away. It had indoor and outdoor seating and it seemed like there was a separate party room in the back. We were hungry and ordered chips and salsa (yum) and burritos. They were huge, like not able to finish in one sitting huge, even though we were starving. Our server was very nice and attentive and the ambiance was nice too, I remember looking around and staring at the art on the walls (I wouldn't do this unless it had some cool art). They had many vegetarian/vegan options (I think it was like one entire side of the menu) which I really appreciate! read more

Food was great would definitely go back again. Atmosphere was calm and cool. And service was great read more

Recently we enjoyed a delicious meal and experience at Luna Maya. After an unpleasant experience, I had avoided the restaurant for a few years. We went over Thanksgiving weekend and enjoyed a lovely evening. So glad they are on the right track!! read more

I'm a big fan of Luna Maya. Great atmosphere to grab dinner or a drink. When I went the restaurant was pretty crowded. Didn't have reservations and it took ~30 min to get seated. Not terrible. If you're looking for great vegan/vegetarian food this is your spot. They have tons of great options! read more

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My husband and I had a fantastic dinner at LUNA MAYA this past weekend - we had chicken tacos and chicken quesadilla. Large portions and beautifully prepared. We could not finish eating and took the rest home with us. Wait staff was efficient and pleasant and the hostesses were accommodating even though there was quite a large crowd when we were there at the time. In great area on Colley Avenue. Highly recommend. read more

Absolutely astonished by the lack of accommodation and service at Luna Maya. Someone in my family is sick, we are not able to be around people. We were given a gift card due to circumstances. We tried to complete an online order but couldn't use the gift card. So we called to place our order. The manager was SO rude over the phone. She told us we couldn't order over the phone under the circumstances and we had to come in to use the gift card. Clearly due to treatment and Illness we were unable to come in. They told us there was nothing they could do. Beyond frustrated by the lack of accommodation Luna Maya was unable to provide. read more

Went out with friends and family and had a superb experience at Luna Maya's. The service was outstanding, and the food was sensational. The overall ambiance of the restaurant was lively and cheerful. It combines both elegance and festivity to make a unique and rememberable evening for all. Great work by the owners, management, and staff. read more

exceptional food, great guacamole, house made chips, everything delicious- been going x years!!

This restaurant is very calm and comfortable ! the waiters are very friendly and recommended me my meal since This was my first time here and the menu was very interesting but If I'm not mistaken i got the Luna Maya Salad with Flank Steak ! This was a good course to eat and the steak was very good and had lots of flavor I would recommend this if you want to eat something small and light and if you like your steak rough !!! read more

Luna Maya - Luna Maya Salad with Flank Steak - Mexican Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

We had a great first visit to Luna! Our server was "T" and did a great job - I'm a server myself and he was top notch! Friendly, engaging, quick and knew lots about the menu! We had the habanero shrimp app, chimichurri steak app, tamales, spicy guacamole, stuffed poblanos and steak tacos. All fabulous! Always room for food improvement so that's why there's 4 stars but overall fantastic space and would visit again! We also ordered 4 different cocktails and all were delicious! read more

Luna Maya - Stuffed poblanos - Mexican Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

4.5 stars from me, rounding up to 5. I forgot how much I enjoy this place. It's definitely not a spot we're regulars at but I do enjoy each time I come. It's very dim inside but decorated very beautifully. Dim even during the daytime. There's a patio as well, with bright flower filled, plastic table covers. They offer tacos, quesadillas, enchiladas, burritos, and the usual sides to accompany these goodies. Today, hubby and I decided on Happy Hour/early dinner. Dined outside since it's one of the first warm days. I highly recommend. We got guacamole of course! They have award winning tamales (deconstructed - a layer of sweet corn husk on the bottom, topped with a huge chunk of deliciously flavored, shredded beef, then sour cream.) The flavors are amazing. I should have gotten 2. We each had a drink - my Luna Passion was a bit sweet but really good. D got Sangria. Our total for this meal was $32. But had it not been Happy Hour, exact meal would probably be 45ish at the very least. Not the cheapest place to eat but if you come for Happy Hour, it's definitely not bad. Service was really great. I will definitely return and I do recommend! Their hours are as follows: TUE-SAT: 4:30PM TO 10PM Come and get these delicious tamales. I'm all about them! Review #22 of 2019. read more

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This restaurant has been established for many years, the food is delicious; however, the prices increased. Payed $20 for a salad (cabbage and a protein). We were a table of 4, we ordered appetizers, meal and desserts. The dessert (tres leches) was a little different from the ones that we have had in other places, it was okay. read more

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Had a wonderful date night with my wife tonight. She has been to Luna Maya before, I had not. She told me that I would Like it. And I did. Don't want to influence your choices with my taste / what I had. Food was good, drinks were Amazing! Staff was Outstanding! Our waitress, Daytona and Bartenders Ashley and Berkley... Wonderful. Thank you for the great evening. We'll be back. read more

A couple friends and I had a Galentine's dinner here. It was first time coming and my first impression of the place was that it was very beautiful. Dimmed lighting, spacious, modern music and artwork on the walls. Stepping into a Latin American restaurant on a low carb diet can be pretty difficult as my options are limited, but our server was really attentive to my special request. I got the mesclun salad with the cilantro chicken, and added onions. The onions were prepared the same way as they would be with the pique a lo macho, and it made ALL the difference! Seriously, if you're getting the salad at the onions. So flavorful and complimented the dressing and cilantro chicken extremely well. The portions were huge too. My friends had to definitely take some home. Knocked a star off however because I felt it was a pretty pricey. Almost $30 for a salad and 1 sangria. I felt I could get more bang for my buck elsewhere. If its a special occasion and you're willing to spend a little extra on great quality food, this place is for you. read more

Luna Maya - Mezcula salad with chicken, added onions. SO good! - Mexican Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Tried this place based on Yelp search and I wasn't disappointed. Sure, the outer look can be improved dramatically and the inside is pretty dark. However, the food is absolutely delicious. Firstly, there are tons of vegetarian options and not just substitutes of regular items but dedicated choices. My wife and I tried, cheese enchiladas, vegan burrito (spicy), and ben's burrito (also spicy). The vegan burrito was surprisingly the star of all we had that night. It was superbly spiced and had tons of flavor from many different ingredients. The cheese enchiladas were average but Ben's burrito was a let down. Even though I had asked for spicy, it was mild and greasy. The veggies inside were just put under oil it seems and the guacamole was bland as well. The lemonade we got seemed to have fresh lemon juice but couldn't drink even a quarter of it as it was so concentrated with both lemon and sugar. The monitor was also just okay. Nothing that says wow this mojito was awesome. Overall, I'd come back for the vegan spicy burrito and could also try vegetarian quesadillas. The service was good as well so will try this place again in future. read more

Luna Maya is the kind of place that has a great reputation in the area, but even if I had dinner here a bunch of times, I was never taken with it. Their schedule is kinda difficult, they are closed on Sundays! And open at 4:30 pm and they close at 10 pm (kinda early). Is it 100 Mexican cuisine? Not really, more like Latin American fusion. I felt like they're kinda stingy - they charge for chips and salsa here! The food? Never too flavorful, I tried their quesadilla, just OK. My husband had their Holy Moly Burrito, once again, just OK, something is lacking, can't put my finger on it. Had their Luna Passion cocktail here, decent, on a weaker side. I know locals rave about Luna Maya, for me it's that type of place you try once and that's about it. read more

I had high hopes for this place. The parking lot was packed the patio was filled with people and those were the highlights. The food why I came (partially due to previous reviews) was severely under seasoned from the guacamole which presented with no salt or pepper, and chunks of jalapeño and poorly mashed avocado seems absent of the natural goodness of guacamole cilantro, garlic, (I don't like tomato or onion) and as mentioned salt. The queso was lack luster as well primarily due to the lack of heat in spice and temp. The chips were a little longer on the thick side for my liking although the salsa was good. The tamale was really a bad rendition of quality Mexican fare. It looked more like sweet corn spread across a hush topped with chopped brisket I could get at Costco and laid in a corn husk--certainly not what I pictured. I also had the jalapeño margarita and it was both weak in taste of jalapeño and alcohol. Would I recommend this place nah. Will I be back unfortunately nah. read more

Awesome food - maybe the best Mexican I've had north of the border - definitely the best in the area. Good vegetarian options. Awesome atmosphere. Will go again! Make a reservation as they are always busy. They close on the dot as well, so better to come early if you want to take your time. read more

Luna Maya is such a gem. So authentic, warm, friendly and fresh! You have to check out this local favorite. read more

Luna Maya - Mexican Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

The Steak chimichurri and tacos with Chipotle sour cream always keeps me coming back‼ Locally I haven't found better and at this point I don't think I need to, lol. No matter where I sit when I visit everyone from the hostesses, wait staff, bar staff to even the kitchen staff are all so friendly, that makes the experience... because if the staff of any restaurant sucks I personally don't care how good the food is, I won't ever return. Well, Luna Maya checks all the boxes and I'll for sure visit again soon. read more

Love the vibe. Food is great. If you're a lover of margaritas. Go with the scratch. You won't be disappointed!! Spicy guacamole is a must also! read more

This is my first time here and I came here because of the reviews. So first. Parking is limited and more in the back near other building then in front of the building. I came on a Wednesday evening and didn't have to wait for a table. I got a nice seat and my waitress seems to be nice and informative. First thing I noticed walking is was there was a curtain after walking into the door, which I thought was weird like it was a night club. It's not! From the pictures and the people in here makes it seem elegant but for some reason it seems really loud. Everyone is yelling across the table to talk. My food was good. I got the carne asada enchiladas. The picture is included. Overall it was good but not wow! read more

Luna Maya - Verde carne asada enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Amazing service - our waiter was extremely kind, friendly, and gave us great advice on what to order. The carne asada tacos were great & pretty solid order. The spicy and regular margarita were not bad or good, but pretty standard! The outdoor section was delightful in the nice weather and definitely a more casual feel than inside seating. read more

Food and drinks are phenomenal. Definitely recommend. Added the queso to the burrito and it was the right choice! Service and the setting was awesome for a quick date night. read more

Luna Maya - Burrito con Rajas and Tacos de Carne Asada - Mexican Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Oh man! This place is good. Came here last night with a group of friends. I had been here before, about 4 years ago, when I was a much less avid yelper, and all I remember from that experience was that I liked it. So I came in last night with fresh eyes, as if I had never been before, and again I was impressed. We started with drinks and some chips/guacamole at the bar. It was happy hour and Dos XX was on sale for $3 a glass. Im not a beer drinker so I passed. But guacamole was $6 so we got that. Holy cow there was a ton of guac! We almost had a hard time finishing it-almost. haha. The chips were great, loaded with salt and they had the perfect amount of crunch. We were brought back to our table once half of the party arrived. Our servers were quick to get our drink and app order. We were the only ones back there at the time so we all chatted and had a good time. Our food came out and we were ready to roll! The tamales, which I think Luna Maya is known for? Were wonderful! We got the meat one. Wow. Now, I'm no tamale connoisseur but I do know that I'm usually not a fan of them, but hey, Ill try anything twice, and these changed my mind! The corn base was slightly sweet and paired with that saltiness of the shredded beef= perfection. The Taquitoes were ok. Nothing that really hit home for me. I would definitely skip over these. But the Mushroom Poblano quesadilla! WOW! That was great! It was so fat, filled to the brim with mushrooms and cheese. I could have ordered two! I had a feeling their quesadillas would be great ;) I'm honestly going to get right into the main course because this is what I was most excited about. So, I was under the impression that Luna Maya was a Mexican restaurant, but from hearing the bartender talk its actually Bolivian? So as Im reading the menu I see the PIQUE A LO MACHO (yes caps because you need to pay attention) and it states that it is a Bolivian specialty. So I knew that this was calling my name. I can get quesadillas and tacos anywhere, but THIS was something different. A few other people know that I like to try the most unique thing on the menu, so they followed me and ordered the same thing. I must start a new paragraph because me explaining how delicious this dish was must be standing alone. It. Was. AMAZING!! I honestly wanted to whole place to be quiet so I could sit and close my eyes and just enjoy the amount of flavors hitting me all at once. Each item on my plate had a different flavor profile too. From the cabbage slaw, to the steak, to the habanero onions. Even writing this at 4 in the morning, remembering its taste, is causing my mouth to water again. I was surprised to taste that the steak had a lot of its own seasonings on it. It was actually good enough to sit by itself. Cooked perfectly, seasoned perfectly, the "sides" were a plus and not something that was needed. You know when you go to some places and you need the sides to give life to the steak? Yeah, this was NOT that time. The dish itself was a little spicy. This is coming from someone who loves spicy food. And it clearly states on the menu that there is a mild version available. So, I ordered it as is. I mean, how can you look at HABANERO onions and not know this dish is going to carry some kick? Anyway, the people who followed in my footsteps and ordered the same thing as me were thrown off, and slightly disappointed in how spicy it was. But, you can't help people that don't read the menu! Sorry. This place was great! I was over the moon happy with my food and the service was great too. Fun atmosphere! I can't wait to come back here! read more

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