Service was excellent. This is a family friendly restaurant. The food was well prepared and very flavorful. We ordered the carnitas and the street tacos. Staff was friendly, helpful and contributed to the overall positive experience. Bathrooms were clean. Only passing through Independence this time but would definitely eat here again. read more

Maria's Mexican Restaurant - Carnitas - Mexican Near Me - Independence, Kansas

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Recently ate here with my boyfriend. Despite the horrible yelp review claiming this place made them "expel their demons out of their butt" we decided to give it a try. Moral of the story it was a huge mistake and we should have listened... food poisoning immediately just from the steak and chicken fajitas. This is not Mexican food worth eating! read more

We are traveling through town and there was room to park our RV. We were seated immediately and the food was fresh and hot. The frozen margarita was perfect. The staff was efficient and the restaurant was clean and well decorated. read more

Maria's Mexican Restaurant - Taco salad with guacamole on the side from the lunch menu. - Mexican Near Me - Independence, Kansas

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Food is absolutely the worst Mexican ever!!! They like to over charge their customers too so buyers BEWARE and steer clear of Maria's muy MAL Mexican!! read more

Food was incredible. My son had steak nachos and the white cheese look delicious. He said they were the best he ever had. Street tacos were great and the fried tacos too. But....the 2 pitchers of the Top Shelf Margaritas on the rocks was the Super Star of the night! Glad we were staying next door at a hotel. lol Service was amazing too!! read more

Disgusting my best friend took me here on mother's day and we ordered a peach magrita with our meal I was disgusted about the 3 long white hair's from the old man waiter was in mydrink we calledthem over to show them a younger male with no hair come over they just took that drink back took out the hair brought the same cup back and I know it was the same cup because I had my lipstick on it never remade the drink never apologize and then there was a cockroach in my food so I ran out AFTER PSYING $68 FOR OUR DINNER WITH NO APPOLIGIZE IM disgusted BEYOND WORD MY FAMILY AND I will never ever eat at Maria's Mexican restraint in independence ks EVER AGIAN SMDH read more

Tasty option for Mexican food! I highly recommend the Al Pastor street tacos. They were really good. The salsa is really fresh too. The enchiladas suizas were ok--the cheese sauce was good. The chicken just needs a bit more flavor. The rice is good. I would definitely eat here again! read more

Maria's Mexican Restaurant - Al pastor street tacos - Mexican Near Me - Independence, Kansas

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The food is always on point and the staff is always friendly and go above and beyond with their service! Their birthday celebrations are the best. The festive music and singing creates a perfect "birthday dinner" environment! read more

Maria's Mexican Restaurant - El Chavo Chicken (Chicken fajita meat covered in spinach, mushrooms and cheese) - Mexican Near Me - Independence, Kansas

Always busy. Great food choices. I usually go for the LaPrima or California Burrito. Only a few times have we had poor service on many, many visits. Food is good and usually out really fast. Good for large crowds. Good choice for wobbly pops with your food. Wish they had more salsa choices. read more

Good and fast service. Good food Good place to eat. I love beating the supper rush. I'll be back.

Good Chimichanga. The restaurant was busy during dinner which was a good sign. The waitress was very attentive but since it was busy, she tried to speed up and left the check before the meal was over. All in all, recommended the food! read more

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As a Californian with high standards for Mexican food I wasn't sure what to expect. The food is good quality, fairly priced, large portions and great service. The coconut mojito was insanely yummy. We took our whole team of 16 people there and we were served our food quickly considering. Can't wait to come back next year when we bring airstrip attack back to the town. read more

Maria's Mexican Restaurant - a man eating a burrito - Mexican Near Me - Independence, Kansas

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Love coming home to Independence and going to Maria's. Great drinks and food. We've always had great service as well.

So the $2.50 Margarita hit the spot. The chips and salsa was tasty. I ordered Hawaiian Fajitas which was a first but the grilled pineapple was the prefect touch to the savory meat, onions and red pepper. The portions were plenty. Good value read more

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I'm from Long Beach California so I know some Im from where the Mexican food good as hell, but for this being out here it's pretty good and decently priced ! read more

We had a grumpy waiter which spoiled our visit. The menu is large. I'm from Southern California so I know Mexican food. This is just mediocre. read more

Oh wow! What a find, I've been eating Mexican Food as long as I can remember and this place I've been coming to for about a year or so now. It never disappoints and is actually fantastic. Everything seems scratch made and is every bit as good as all the "big city" Mexican or TexMex restaurants found all over the Southwest. One thing that blew my mind tonight was their version of "Chili Colorado" mine was served with delicate slices of steak (aka, skirt steak) marinated perfectly, then drenched in an incredible red chili sauce. Served with the obligatory refried beans, and rice both of which are fabulous in their own right and not just a side dish filler. The "red chili sauce" took me to New Mexico instantly, and was fresh and yes spicy, a sneaky spicy as it took 3-4 bites to develop. I have to say this place is incredible for what it is, a great local Mexican Restaurant in a small town that would be a star attraction in a big city. Way to go Maria's!!! read more

You wake in the middle of the night with T-Rex like focus and stumble to the bathroom unsure to sit on the throne or prey to it. Where did I go wrong in my life? Is this bad karma or just botched taco meat? With the demons finally expelled you return to bed thinking the worst is behind you only to wake to another sprint through the darkness. Rest comes but so does the next work day along with the relentless spicket and the fear of the coming hour commute. All goes well for the morning until you're hit with wave two of the terrible tacos! Do not buy beef tacos on sale for a 'very good price' but the chicken tacos are not! It's tainted meat! Several employees that we fed called in sick and others trying to make it thru the day. read more

I used to really like this place when I first ate there but it feels like it's gone downhill the last few times I went there. I went today--on Cinco de Mayo--and it was terrible. I ordered the enchiladas suizas, the meal I had the first time I went there that I loved so much and couldn't stop talking about to my wife, but it wasn't the same. First of all, my food was cold. I don't mean still chilled from the refrigerator, but the fillings inside the enchiladas were still room temperature. The cheese hadn't even started trying to melt. Second, the server was as cold as the food was. I don't think she was being intentionally rude but she was not friendly and was all business. I felt she was trying to hurry me. All in all it was a very unpleasant experience. read more

Excellent excellent food wonderful home environment friendly hosts excellent patrons highly recommend

Stopped in while on a motorcycle trip across the country for dinner. The food was great and the service was as well. I would highly recommend. read more

I cannot stress how important it is is to try alternative, natural remedies for ailments as opposed to pharmaceuticals. Today, try as I might my two o'clock nap wasn't happening. Rather than reach for a bottle of ambiens I went down to Marias Mexican restaurant, had a giant smothered burrito and 36 oz of anejo margaritas. Up yours big Pharma. read more

Aside from taking a chance because there was no menu to be found at my hotel or online, this experience was great. Ordered the Molcajete Mexicano... amazing... but either have a fridge or extra people because it was too much for one person. Three meats, veggies and an amazing creamy spicy sauce. Huge side of chips with salsa. Rice and beans. All included. It was PRICEY... so yes, just order as dinner for two. Super tasty but it was decently spicy. Staff was very friendly and helpful with my many questions. read more

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Seems to be clean all the staff is always very friendly and food always arrives warm and seems to be fresh ingredients

During covid19, only the drive through was open. Call ahead. Order. Pick up your food. Enjoy a picnic.

I always feel like I was invited home when I eat here! I can please my whole family when we come here or get takeout.

I like stop in here for a cold Mexican Coke and Tamales after a long day Sasquatch hunting at Elk City Lake.

Great food and staff! We were looking for a place that was still open and we decided to try Maria's. Glad we did!

I absolutely love Mexican food. I'll eat almost anything. That said, I walked out of this place. Ordered fajitas. Came to me REHEATED, not fresh. The plate that accompanied it that had rice - cold. The fajita meat was of bad cut quality. Stringy and tough. I could taste the shrimp in my fajitas - which I did not order (steak and chicken) I could not finish it and walked out. The most disgusting fajitas I have ever had. Congratulations, I even ate Army chow and I could not finish their terrible fajitas. read more

Taco Tuesday's are my favorite. Friendly staff. Always greeted with a smile. Quick service. Good food. Love eating here

Don't waste your time coming here. Food burnt, cooks got nasty attitudes, and then they tell you good when you say that you are not coming back. This review will be posted on yelp! Located in Meridian MS. read more

Still our favorite place. Fast service, food hot off the grill, fresh ingredients. Staff knows your name and always happy to see you.

Juan De Diot are server was get and the food is always good. We always eat there when we're in town

I'll never forget my experience here. The waitress handed me my plate without warning me it was extremely hot instead of placing it in front of me and I burnt my fingers terribly when I took the the plate. Thanks to her, I now have a phobia of grabbing plates at restaurants ! The employees also tend to look and act very unprofessional in my opinion. Food is not that great. Just being honest.... read more

SO GOOD! Our go-to Mexican restaurant in town had gone downhill in terms of service and the food quality. Went here by accident. The atmosphere is better, the service is beyond outstanding, great margaritas, and the food choices are eclectic. Everything we've tried so far has been delicious. Never going back to our other place. Highly recommend! You have to try the chorizo, cheese, and jalapeño appetizer dip. Nom! read more

Tried Maria ' s for the first time. Very good. One of the better Mexican places around and we've tries a lot of them. Service was quick and courteous. Food was hot, seasoned well and cooked perfectly. I had the chimichanga de comaron. Lots of shrimp in the chimi. Pico de Gallo was excellent. We'll be back. read more

This is our go to spot for Mexican in Independence. I order the carnitas and they are perfect every time. They just recently started serving beer and liquor there. read more

The prices are very good as well as the food. Service was top notch as well ( received my order in less than 5 minutes!!) Better than any Mexican you can get in a larger city (I live in Atlanta). I recommend Maria's fajitas, single portion is easily enough for two people!! read more

Love this spot. Dulcet was our waitress tonight and she was very attentive and efficient. The food is always fresh, hot and delicious.

Used to be my go to place until a couple friends and I went for lunch and my friend had bugs in her drink the staff wasn't surprised and didn't seem to care so we left and haven't been back since read more