Second time here and Maria's just keeps getting better. What I really like about this place is how consistent it is. The food tastes fresh, homemade, and not overly greasy like a lot of Mexican spots can be. You can tell they actually care about what they're serving. The portions are generous without being over the top, and everything comes out hot and well prepared. I've tried a couple different things now and nothing has disappointed. The flavors are spot on and feel authentic. The staff has been helpful and patient both times, which makes a big difference, especially when you're deciding what to order. Service is friendly and you don't feel rushed, which makes it a great place to sit and enjoy your meal. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming. It's one of those places that feels like a local favorite once you find it. Definitely becoming a regular stop for me read more

We went looking for a New Mexican restaurant and found Maria's. The food was really good, the amount of tomatoes to add to the Fajitas was very small and not enough to make 3 flour Fajitas. The portion size of the fajitas themselves was very large and well prepared. Service was okay. There were not many customers and they were very friendly but not really attentive with us, as they seemed very busy chatting with another couple. Seating was comfortable and they have booths, chairs and an outside patio. My Fajitas did not come with cheese and they charged an additional $1.50 which I think is fair, but cheese should come with the dish. We enjoyed the food and will come back. read more

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I been here twice, and now, I do remember why I don't come here. Overall the drinks are the only good things. The menu hasn't improved. I order the huevos rancheros, but the entire plate was full of green sauce and beans. I probably just come back for the drinks. The service was ok. The Ambiance was also ok. Simi valley is in need of an authentic real Mexican food. read more

Delicious Cadillac margaritas today, catching up with friends Clean, pleasant atmosphere with beautiful decor read more

Maria's Restaurant - Cadillac margaritas with beautiful flowers coming out of the lime - Mexican Near Me - Simi Valley, California

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María's Restaurant is in a ubiquitous, Simi Valley, huge stripmall which is related to Bella's Bistro, formerly Beto's Bistro & Wine Bar only a few doors away. Also related to the great granddaddy, Beto's Italian Bistro on Kuehner a few miles away. So Maria's is an outlier serving Mexican. I came for the express purpose of ordering an unusual al Pastor dish not in the form of a taco. 1) The Totopos/chips and Salsa are great. The salsa seems to be part stewed tomatoes and tomato sauce, red chile sauce, garlic with finely diced fresh cilantro, tomato, onions. This Salsa seems rested so the flavours all meld together as well as undergoing a touch of pleasing fermentation. 2) Chuleta de Puerco al Pastor/al Pastor Pork Chop: Thick bone in pork meat that is meaty, a touch overcooked so a bit too firm and dry. Perhaps brining in garlic, black pepper, Mexican oregano would add an interesting twist to upping flavours to an otherwise bland piece of pork. The interesting part comes from slathering the pork with al Pastor Adobo sauce made with earthy spices such as red Achiote, cumin, oregano. Also warm spices like cloves, cinnamon. Addition of various chiles to infuse piquancy, smokiness, subtle fruitiness. Vinegar for a bright, acidic gastrique to amp the flavours above. Unfortunately, Maria's version lacked the punch and richness of the ingredients described above. The al Pastor Adobo flavours were a bit too meek and shy when it should be bold and decisive to contrast with the milder pork. Maybe, Maria's doesn't think suburban Simi Valley can handle the warm spice intensity. With all that I have said, the Pork Chop al Pastor is still good. The pork chop quality seems close to their signature Costoletta di Maiale at their flagship Beto's Italian Bistro. Garnishes of sprigs of cilantro, scattering of diced Pico de Gallo consisting of onions, cilantro, tomato, mild green chiles. The diced, grilled pineapple on top of the grilled pork chop refers to the traditional Trompo which is a rotating vertical spit used to cook the pork with pineapple on top leaking sweet juices to tenderize the meat below. Chunks of roasted Parmesan Potatoes skin on brushed with oil, very lightly salted. Couldn't sense any cheesy parmesan flavor. Good starch nonetheless. Mélange of grilled, blackened vegetables like red bells, broccoli, zucchini. To enliven the overall flavours, I asked for powdered Pico de Gallo chile spice mix, but it wasn't available. They did have El Tajín another red chile mix with citrus that added some oomph. Just want to say that María's has great fresh, raw, chopped Pico de Gallo. It seems to be left in the fridge a day or two to mildly ferment to increase Umami and add a pleasant acidic, nuanced funkiness. Service is accommodating and goes out of the way to fulfill customer requests in a quiet, diffident manner. Next time I will have to ask that more al Pastor Adobo sauce be slathered on the pork chop. 4- stars read more

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We absolutely LOVE Maria's. We have been coming here once a week for a few years now. Always amazing food and super friendly service. Highly recommend read more

Maria's Restaurant - Taco Salad with chicken - Mexican Near Me - Simi Valley, California

We haven't been here since 2018. Long overdue to try again. I got the Maria's Fajitas (chicken, steak & shrimp). My wife got the Chilli Relleno Omelette. We both enjoyed our meals. Both plates were large and generous. The waitresses are still very nice and considerate. All in all, a great meal. Also, the live wild flowers on each table are a nice touch! read more

Maria's Restaurant - Chili Relleno Omelette - Mexican Near Me - Simi Valley, California

My chili relleno burrito was almost entirely rice, which was too bad. The chips and salsa were good as was the margarita. If I do go back, I will not be getting the burrito again. As a first impression, it wasn't great. The server was great and very friendly. read more

Very good Carnitas Omelette and the beans were fantastic. Mimosas were good size and prices were reasonable. Service was great. Can't believe this place isn't busier on a weekday. Restaurant was clean. read more

I hate to create a bad review for this place but the cook does not seem to read the orders entirely. Both ours were not made correctly. No one asked if the food was prepared correctly. We didn't really eat what brought. The server really doesn't listen if you ask for something. Sorry we won't make it back. read more

Some of the best Mexican food in Simi valley! The food and the service never disappoint!

What's with all the televisions? Went in for dinner the other night to find 5 huge televisions installed on the walls. It's sort of difficult to enjoy a nice dinner with 5 big screens flashing in your face and at the same time there's very loud music blaring out of the speakers overhead. We rushed thru our meal to get out. We love Maria's and have been coming for quite some time now. Their food is always very good, the service is great and they make delicious margaritas but the new vibe will prevent us from returning. read more

Soooooo authentic And yummy! Love having breakfast here and the coffee is exceptional. The omelets are the best especially the chili relleno omelet. The margaritas are amazing and the salsa is my favorite anywhere! I always love The service and it's a small and cozy feel to this place. I Come here often and have to rave about this food! Don't miss this place it's family owned and really exceptional. read more

Great Taco Tuesday deal. Service wonderful and tasty margaritas. Street tacos are about $1.25 Can't beat that. read more

Great atmosphere and fast service! I got the green chilaquiles the salsa was good but would of preferred it as a salsa and not all over my chilaquiles I'm just use to the red sauce but everything was delicious the hash browns and the horchata was great in sugar and creamy I loved it! My husband liked the enchilada it came with we will definitely come again to try other items and maria was soon nice the service was great! Come support this restaurant authentic and homemade. read more

Brunch with some friends in Simi Valley. It's located in a strip mall so I wasn't quite sure what to expect however, once inside the decor and retro tiled floors make the restaurant feel warm and homey. Staff were welcoming and very attentive. They offered us drinks right away. I was happily surprised they had my favorite brand of Stash bagged tea. My friends who ordered chili rellanos really enjoyed their entrees. My friends also enjoyed their mango margarita and Paloma beverages. I ordered pancakes and they were fine. Strawberries were sweet and fresh. I probably will try another dish next time considering this was a Mexican restaurant but I happen to be craving pancakes this particular day. I had a great experience for first visit. Great staff and nice place to meet up with friends. Parking in strip mall. ADA friendly. read more

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The food at Maria's is so fresh and authentic. The staff are so friendly and the restaurant has a relaxing atmosphere. I highly recommend this family-owned restaurant. read more

Fantastic Mexican breakfast for my wife and me. Great little find and highly recommend!

Maria's Restaurant resides in a strip mall in Simi Valley. The eatery has Mexican and Western fare and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The inside is well decorated and there is a welcome vibe. Servers are very friendly and patrons are having a good time. There is fun and satisfaction in the air. It was a little before noon and they asked if I would like the breakfast or lunch menus. I said both and ordered the Huevos Rancheros with eggs over medium. Before that were chips and salsa (pico de gallo). I bravely asked for a salsa picante. One dip of that and I was on fire. It's the real thing with habanero peppers. The Huevos Rancheros was prepared well but the eggs were buried with an overdose of Mexican cheese crumbles and fresh salsa verde and avocado slices on the top. I chose to have house potatoes (instead of hash browns) for the side with corn tortillas (which were chewy and hence lacked freshness). Really missed the rice and beans with this dish. read more

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Fresh, tasty and generous servings! Delicious guacamole, chips and salsa. Leave room for flan!! Wonderful service!

Every time we eat at Maria's we are not disappointed. The staff is friendly and food is delicious. My favorites are the Maria's combos.. today I tried their steak fajita and my husband got the chicken fajita. Both were yummy with enough for lunch tomorrow. They have happy hour on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from 5:00-7:00 pm. read more

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My in-laws love the spot there, so we went for a family birthday for breakfast. Authentic decor, very accommodating, the food was great and the porions were huge. We all enjoyed the food and had a great time there. Will return for sure! read more

Best authentic Mexican food. Never disappoints. Had taco combo and my friend had shrimp enchiladas. Fantastic.

Beautiful little restaurant. I had the remoladas, I believe was the name: like enchiladas but with mole on top served with a side of rice. It was so delicious. The rice was also perfectly cooked; not alot of people respect the rice sometimes Staff was super friendly and while there weren't many there, the atmosphere was still warm and inviting. Also, loved the chips and salsa! read more

Food was delicious, service was great! Flowers on the table and music playing made it very pleasant! I will definitely be back! read more

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This restaurant has become one of our favorites to go to. I've tried a few things on the menu but the last few visits have mainly just been for the fajitas, my favorite place to get them in Simi. Have also been here for breakfast a couple of times and I've enjoyed everything I've tried so far. Outstanding service any time of day, everyone is friendly and very helpful! read more

Got their special breakfast burrito and it was super good. Did not disappoint and I'll probably come by again when I'm near here. Horchata is fire also. read more

For as long as I can remember, I've gone out for breakfast at Eggs N Things, Firehouse Cafe, and occasionally Egg House. Today, we wanted to celebrate family birthdays over breakfast. Finding a table for 12 at popular breakfast spots isn't easy, so we decided to look for an alternative, and that's how we found Maria's. What a pleasant surprise! If you're looking for a breakfast that feels like someone is cooking you an exceptional meal in their own home, all in a quaint and welcoming environment, I highly recommend Maria's. I ordered the tamale and egg breakfast with flour tortillas, while another in our group chose a traditional French toast breakfast. The ability to choose between Mexican or American-style breakfasts, both with generous portions and excellent quality was truly impressive. I rarely write reviews, but this place absolutely deserved one. I sincerely hope Maria's continues serving breakfast for many years to come, because I know I'll be back again. read more

A pleasant surprise in the heart of Simi Valley- I recently dined at Maria's and it was a nice surprise of an experience. The taco enchilada combo and tequila lime chicken lived up to their menu descriptions, delivering a burst of flavors that left us satisfied. Out only complaint was that a few of our plate came out a bit cold as our part was 7 and we imagine plate waited to be delivered, The service was friendly and the overall cost was reasonable. Maria's offers a great culinary experience without breaking the bank. Check out they are happy hour menu with both drink and appetizer specials. read more

Maria's Restaurant - Tequila Lime chicken Chicken breast simmered in a tequila lime sauce. Served with roasted vegetables and Spanish rice - Mexican Near Me - Simi Valley, California

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Flavorless food, michelada was mediocre and the salsa provided with chips tasted more like tomatoe sauce then salsa and the habanero sauce was nothing to write home about. It's definitely washed up Mexican food. Nothing authentic about this place. Save your money! read more

Great food and love the music The service was a bit slow but they appeared busy. We tried a few things and loved then. I had the nopales (cactus) and eggs scramble. I added the ghost pepper sauce and it was delish. My wife had the huevos rancheros and she enjoyed them. Finally we had a short stack of blueberry pancakes and were super fluffy and fresh blueberries were amazing. Wish they had lattes but their drip coffee was good. Will be back again read more

Excellent food and excellent service. Definitely will be back. thanks again for everything.

This place never failed us. The steak in how they cook never change a bit of. It's always as soft and tasty. My family will always keep coming back to this place. read more

Maria's Restaurant - Carne Asada Grilled New York steak with grilled knob onion and a roasted jalapeno. Served with rice, beans and tortillas - Mexican Near Me - Simi Valley, California

We moved from the area some years ago and are back home for a visit. Some friends suggested we meet at Maria's. What a great surprise! Maria and crew have turned this ordinary little strip mall spot into a lovely place. The interior is interesting and festive and they have managed to turn their small strip of ordinary outdoor sidewalk into a sweet little retreat, with simple but very effective picket fencing. We decided to sit outside. Two of us ordered Mexican breakfast and two of us had American breakfast. All menu items were prepared well and service was great. We were here mid-morning on a weekday. While there were numerous patrons coming and going, not so many that we felt guilty for holding down our table for way too long. It didn't hurt that the SoCal early June weather was just about perfect. When we finally left, we had a sense of having been on vacation. It was a pretty idyllic experience--especially for a place in a strip mall. Thanks, Maria and staff! We'll be back when we're back in town. read more

Had a wonderful breakfast and great drinks at Maria's. Great service! Will definitely be back read more

Maria's Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Simi Valley, California

it was amaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzznnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnggggggggggggggggthe people were nice and the food was delicious this was one of the best mexican restaurant everr so if you are ever in this area i recommend going here read more

Love this place. Have been going to this restaurant over the past 10 years. Always good. Caring people! Good is wonderful

Any Mexican restaurant that doesn't give free chips and salsa when you sit down are cheapskates. I ordered a burrito Colorado. No rice all beans thinking that the beans were on the side. Instead they were inside. I've never had it that way. Also they asked if I wanted it wet, which of course that's how it's supposed to be and they charged for that. He did not inform that there was a charge nor was it on the menu, that I saw. Would never go back here. When a restaurant is nickle and diming you they don't get me business again. read more

I ordered Spanish rice for 25 people here today. Their prices were great compared to 4 other places I called. I asked for them to add cilantro and green onions for a few bucks more. Everyone loved the rice, and they had it ready for me exactly the time I asked for it. Service was great from the call in To ordering, to pick up. My dad comes here all the time. I am glad I found a place that was good, and not trying to rip you off price wise. Place is quaint and clean too. read more

Honestly this is the worst restaurant that I went in a long time the place and the service is pretty good but the food was horrible, I get a wet burrito with carnitas & chorizo and it was really bad the carnitas was from yesterday or from Tuesday I don't know and the chorizo was bad honestly the whole burrito was so really bad, this was my first and last time that I go hopefully you guys have a great or better experience then me this happens on 06-05-2025. read more