The owner and her daughter are soooo nice. They were a pleasure to chat with. The food was delicious and freshly made. I love how crispy the empeñadas are, bummed I didn't get a picture! 10/10 on customer service. They have a lovely area to sit outside and even some hammocks. read more

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Food is always delicious and portions are enormous. Our go to restaurant for take out when we arrive late to the island.

The best tong tacos I've ever had! The breakfast burrito was full of real chorizo, eggs, cheese and delicious. All the sauces were really good and food was delivered fast. Busy and efficient. Maria delivered! read more

Maria's Kitchen - Front - Mexican Near Me - Shelter Island, New York

Food was delicious expensive the lox bagel. I definitely would recommend this and will be coming back just for it. The mac and cheese was very bland but the portions were big. Service could be better. I had to wait very long for my order even though others came in before me and got theirs before I did. Not sure what went wrong but I had to ask them what was happening back there with my order. Ambiance is nice they have a few tables inside where you can sit. And a small parking lot out front but it's only like 30mins max or something read more

Maria's Kitchen - Lox bagel - Mexican Near Me - Shelter Island, New York

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We ordered food from Maria's while we were having beer next door. (The brewery's outdoor space is a bit more enticing than Maria's.) They have a pretty big menu, so we decided to get a variety of things to try. We ordered two tacos and two empanadas. They said they'd bring it out to us even though they normally wouldn't. After waiting a bit, my husband went in to see what the status was and found our tacos just sitting there. And what about the empanadas? There must have been a miscommunication about the order because they were not ready. Everything, once it came out, was pretty ok. I appreciate all the green on the tacos, but the pork really needed more flavor and more sauce. The empanadas were nice and crispy, but the meat was a little goopier than I normally expect. Cute little spot. read more

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There aren't too many options for places to eat on Shelter Island, and with weird hours for COVID, we were left with even less. I was excited to try Maria's because of great reviews, and we did get a few items we liked but overall I thought it was just ok. You can call your order in for pick up, which will save you a lot of time because they were pretty busy on a Monday night! - Chips and salsa: comes with a huge portion of fresh tortilla chips and a side of guac and pico. I really enjoyed the chips and couldn't stop munching on them - Baja fish taco: HUUGE portion! When I opened the box, I thought it was two tacos, but it was actually just one giant one. The fish portion was pretty big and it comes with avocado and slaw. This was really hard to eat as a taco, so we just ate it with a fork. I'd recommend this taco if you come here! - Campechano taco: mix of chorizo and beef. Super dry :/ didn't really enjoy this one.. Even with all the sauces they give you, it wasn't very satisfying - Al pastor burrito: pretty decent portion as well! Flavors were a little lacking, and the meat was also a bit dry. The extra sauces helped a little but I wouldn't order again. read more

Maria's Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Shelter Island, New York

Always looking for a WFPB (vegan) option. Maria was wonderful at explaining what she could do to accommodate our diet. The food was very fresh, great flavors and the pricing was more than fair. read more

A wonderful place and nice surprise... welcoming staff, excellent food and great service... this is a "to go - eat outside" place and you gotta try it! Portions are large and the flavors are true to the terrific Mexican style... I would say that this is likely one of the best values on the island... AND, located very close to town! read more

hidden gem! best tacos and burritos I've ever had. couldn't recommend this place enough! if you visit shelter island, it's a must stop.

The Baja Fish and Shrimp Tacos were amazing! It's a take out place but the have some outdoor seating that they will serve you after ordering inside. Service was good and fast. We had the nachos, fried plantains and some Choriso Tacos. All were good but I would go back for the Baja Fish!! read more

Maria's Kitchen - Baja Shrimp Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Shelter Island, New York

I've been to Shelter Island a bunch of times now and for some reason, never came in here but better late than never! I had the Mexican omelette and my girlfriend had the huevos rancheros. We both loved our food and thought it was a flavorful and hearty breakfast. The chorizo was way better quality and quantity as the amount they give you at Stars. We both loved the fresh avocado and appreciated the large amount. Can't wait to come back and try the tacos next time! read more

Maria's Kitchen - Huevos rancheros - Mexican Near Me - Shelter Island, New York

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Baja shrimp taco is immaculate. So much shrimp in one taco. just amazing. Chicken taco is super yummy and not too salty! Nachos is pico de gallo was *chefs kiss* but the nachos were very clumped up together- still very good. read more

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The freshest salads (and beautifully prepared), authentic empanadas with delicious fillings, homemade soup (which has become a dish we hope to replicate at home) and a myriad other offerings that are regular and special dishes worth trying. An absolute gem on Shelter Island! read more

Delicious food and friendly staff! Try the guac and chips. So yummy Order and set a pu time. Always ready. Hot and ready for eating. read more

Always good fresh food. Large portions and reasonably priced. The go-to place on Shelter Island for a good food that doesn't break the bank. Love the salads! read more

I stopped here after eating at the Islander since I was still hungry. It is literally next door to the Islander hidden behind another place. This one is as authentic as they come. They had a lot of stuff on the menu but my favorite is the carne asada torta. It was really good. The carne asada had good flavor and wasn't dry. The sandwich hit the spot and was exactly what I was looking for. If you are in the mood for mexican food this is the place to stop. It is a small place but packs a punch! read more

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Best Mexican food on the island. Burritos, salads, and tacos all are great! Also just recently tried the mango coconut smoothie with yogurt, so delish. Be careful your order is right they have messed up my order multiple times. Always sweet about fixing it read more

Maria's Kitchen - Smoothie - Mexican Near Me - Shelter Island, New York

Simple decor, outdoor tables. Very friendly staff. Wonderful huge well priced meals and specially prepared Mexican drinks. Will,definitely return to this popular destination. read more

I'm extremely picky with my "Mexican" food. I was blown away to find some of the best goat Barbacoa tacos I've ever had in Shelter Island NY of all places. read more

Maria's Kitchen - Barbacoa, Lengua, and El Pastor tacos - Mexican Near Me - Shelter Island, New York

The worst chilaquiles I have eaten!!! What had to be crispy chips dipped in sauce turned out to be greased and cold tortillas, we spoke to the manager and the solution apparently was to put our dishes in the microwave and give us sauce outside. I think your staff could try to be more pleasant. I honestly expected more from this place. read more

Maria's Kitchen - "Green sauce chilaquiles" - Mexican Near Me - Shelter Island, New York

I've been a patron of Maria's for a long time. recently the staff, in particular the heavy gentleman behind the counter, has been nothing short of rude. They ignored me and my friends while we stood at the counter waiting to order. felt intentional. the man who took my order short changed me on my smoothie. it used to be a fun place to go, their food was excellent. unfortunately every time I leave Maria's, it's with a bad taste in my mouth. read more

Food was ok, but I don't appreciate the rudeness I received. Placed an order over the phone and was told it'd take about 30 min. We got there early, within about 10 minutes, but was certainly not in a rush. I went inside to just pay first so we could grab the food and go when it was ready. They told me that I had to wait until the food was ready to pay, which is fine but sort of odd (I was the only person there, so it's not like they needed to help others). I told her that we were right outside, so were they going to let us know when the food is ready? She then rudely asked "how much time did I tell you it'd take?" I wasn't trying to ask for our food immediately or rush them - I came in to just pay them and let them know we'd be waiting outside. I don't appreciate being talked down to when we're trying to support a local business during this pandemic, so will not be returning. read more

Portions are huge!!! Definitely the size = cost. I got the Baja fish tacos and they gave me straight up 2 whole filets

Every single dish is delicious here. It's all so unbelievably fresh with some of the best guacamole and pico de gallo I've ever had. I can't wait to go back and try more! The food is ready so quick and it's amazing and so worth every penny. Excellent value. Maria is such a talented chef, so sweet and hard working. You can taste the love in her food! read more

Delicious salad and smoothie. Excited to come back and try their extensive menu. Nice garden to hang and eat out back. read more

Maria's Kitchen - Back garden - Mexican Near Me - Shelter Island, New York

Fantastic food Quick and reasonably priced Next time you're looking for a good place to eat on shelter island avoid Marie Eiffel and come here instead read more

Terrific fresh food. Huge menu. Lovely people who work there. A wonderful selection of Mexican candy, drinks, chips, all sorts of stuff. read more

We had an amazing lunch at Maria's Kitchen over the Memorial weekend. Taco food-truck owner at one of North Folk wineries we visited recommended this place and he was so right! We had a shrimp wrap, fresh and delicious with the Maria's special source. We had beer from Shelter Island Brewer that's conveniently located next to the Maria's, just so good! We were hungry and tired from hiking and truly enjoyed the special lunch! We'll be back! read more

When I ordered enchiladas the proprietor asked if I wanted rice and beans. Of course I did ... enchiladas almost always come with rice and beans. I was sneakily upsold. Bill was $23... $15 for enchiladas and $8 for a small rice and beans. I missed the fine print . I will not be coming back and the enchiladas were not even very good - cheese was not even melted. read more

Great food! Only problem is that they're so busy at lunchtime that can't answer the phone for orders. read more

Excellent food and service. Consistent quality and flavor. Prices are very reasonable for the area, as food prices in Shelter Island are astronomical. read more

Friendly, delicious taco fix for shelter island. The cumpechano, al pastor and Baja fish taco were our favs. Stop by next door for a beer while you wait read more

Maria's Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Shelter Island, New York

Owner is sweet and friendly large menu and good prices. I would recommend this establishment for all. One of the most affordable places on the island. read more

This is first class Mexican food. Such authentic flavors and a great variety of choices. Doesn't get any better then this.

Maria's is my favorite mexican restaurant anywhere and among my favorite restaurants of any kind. Every time I'm on Shelter Island I make a point to go here, often twice (or more) in one weekend. The restaurant itself is a no-frills counter with some cheap plastic furniture out back, but the building also houses the fairly new Shelter Island Brewery, which serves up extremely creative and surprisingly decent microbrews. You can (read: should) take Maria's to-go and sit at the brewery's long picnic tables while you have a beer with your tacos on a hot summer day -- probably the best example of a successful symbiotic relationship between two unaffiliated small businesses I can think of. They're just perfect for each other. The food itself at Maria's is, quite seriously, as good as any mexican food I've had anywhere in this or any other country, including Mexico. I usually go for the baja fish taco (which is much larger than you'll be expecting) and it never let's me down, with a generous hunk of crispy fish and loads of fun toppings. But the rest of the food is just as delicious -- everything from the burritos to the guacamole to the rice and beans; Maria, who is always working there, has literally never made me anything I wouldn't describe as fantastic. This place focuses on what matters -- making the best Mexican food possible -- and nothing else. And that's exactly how I like it. Oh, and make sure to get the delicious dried mango or freshly prepared guac (even if it's $16/lb). read more

Maria's Kitchen - Maria's menu 7/3/16 - Mexican Near Me - Shelter Island, New York

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If you love Mexican food, and I mean REAL AUTHENTIC Mexican food, stop reading now and go visit Maria. This ain't no Tex-Mex Bull Sh*t meets Hamptons euro trash, this is an explosion of flavor wrapped in a humble tortilla. Wow, what a hidden gem! This place is inconspicuous. It's not screaming with Spanish pride and I would have easily drive by it if a local hadn't recommended it. Heck, I actually DID drive by it when I first got to the island without even know it existed! But the food here is KILLER!! I mean, who would expect to get such a gastronomic pleasure packaged in a burrito on Shelter Island? It was one of the best burritos I've had, it completely blows Chipotle out of the water, and it's on the same level as MG2K in Patchogue, but less sketchy. (if you know what I'm talking about, you know) They also have the "bowl" option if you want to keep the burrito gluten-free. The burritos are huge, the quesadillas are amazing, the Torta was toasted and looked so good! The Salsa Verde had so much flavor, and the red spicy salsa was packing a nice mild/mid heat bursting with flavor. I am amazed at how I'm the first to review this place. If you Yelpers go check this out, I'm sure you'll follow suit in a slew of 5 star reviews. Seriously folks, if you give this place anything less than 5 stars because your summer road trip to the Yucatan through Guadalajara had better carne, I'm going to come snatch that burrito right out of your entitled little hands! Seriously, stop reading and GO. THERE. NOW. Additional Info you really don't need but I'll give anyway... Guac is sold by weight. The kitchen also offers a selection of fresh juices (like, the kind that people who are on a detox would drink kale/spinach/celery type stuff) and fruit smoothies (mango, pineapple, strawberry, etc) and also a selection of latin household staples. You can also get turkey clubs, salads, and cheeseburgers if you want to keep it gringo. read more

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Maria's Kitchen has been delicious every time I've been and tonight was no exception. This time though, I had a very large and complicated order and they made it quickly and correctly and it was a relief! Wanted to give them a shout out because I think it's the best Mexican food on the East End. Too bad it's a ferry ride a way but absolutely worth it. read more

Great food, had the fish tacos and they were nice and large and good tasting. Also had an empanada which was also excellent.

This place is so good, I looked at previous reviews so decided to call for a reservation, I should have looked more at the pictures etc, so when I rang the lady on the phone was like ya come by, took no name for the booking so I was like ok. I rocked up with my wife all dressed up to find a little building with people ordering take out, we were surprised to say the least but there is a little out back with like 5 tables in a little garden. We sat out the back and I grabbed a beer from the Shelter Island craft brewery next door, We ordered chips and guacamole with salsa to start, our entrees were chicken enchiladas en mole and my wife had the chicken tacos, we waited a little while as they were busy and everything came together, everything was so tasty and had a little kick in the sauces, Delicious The staff were so nice, highly recommend for take out or even to relax in the back yard read more

A decent place in terms of food taste itself, BUT Maria's is absolutely terrible at handling busy hours. Multiples times now i've been given 40 minute waits for just a few burritos, and again, multiple times the order has been wrong. Which then results in another 30 minutes at least for an item they forgot. The most recent example - we ordered 4 burritos, 3 with chorizo and one without. We waited 40 minutes and received 3 burritos. She said she did not hear me order the last burrito (probably because she was on the phone while taking our order). We waited another 30 minutes for the last burrito. And then when we got home to eat, none of the burritos had chorizo. Very disappointed and i usually don't leave reviews based on one single order, but at this point it's multiple times things like this have happened. Basically, they're decent if there's no rush but definitely avoid Maria's during holidays or weekends. read more