The food is great, I got Cauliflower tacos and chipotle mayo and when I tell you it's the best flavorful taco you will ever have... IT IS!!! The host is really and greeting. The owner did greet us during our meal and was very kind. The lighting and decoration stood out to me for being unique and special. 10/10 would recommend, definitely coming back!!! read more

This is a hidden gem! Very authentic Southern Mexican food. The menu is really interesting and we had a difficult time choosing what to get. We started with chips and salsa. The salsa had a very complex and depth of flavor. Delicious! We also ordered the guacamole. Also, excellent. The chips were fresh and delicious. For entrees we got the Alambre de Asada, the birria and the enchiladas de Mole. All of these were delicious. We also had some cool craft cocktails. They have a really nice bar and a cool atmosphere. Our server Ryan was very knowledgeable about the menu and helped us out a lot. He provided great service. We had a wonderful time and will definitely be back! read more

Our son and his girlfriend visit this restaurant frequently so we decided to give it a try. It's a cozy place tucked away in a strip mall. The food is high quality and fresh. The elote appetizer was fantastic with just the right balance of flavors. The staff work hard and are extremely attentive. The skillets are our favorite. Our host and server was Maya - she was sweet and knowledgeable about the menu. Definitely going back soon. read more

Excellent authentic Mexican food. One of the best tacos I've had in the long long time. Just one here by chance for lunch and what a pleasant surprise. read more

Maya Cocina Mexicana - Shrimp tacos and Peruvian refried beans. - Mexican Near Me - Livonia, Michigan

Really enjoyed our meal at Maya! We started with guac, salsa and the ESQUITES was very good. I really liked the pomegranate margarita. I had the enchiladas while my husband had the fish tacos. Our server was very attentive and checked on us often. Only negative I would say were the prices were a bit high but we enjoyed everything and the quality of the food was very good. Would recommend this spot! read more

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We've been back to Maya more times than I can count over the past few years. Everything is wonderful every single time. The food is incredible and so fresh, and the service is spectacular. I've tried almost everything on the menu, and I have to say the fish tacos are my favorite. My husband loves the alambre al pastor. read more

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Scratch made kitchen, locally owned by husband and wife who named this gem of a restaurant after their daughter! Great story and fantastic culinary delights! There is love in this food, the layers of flavors, the salsas, creative ways to serve classics and many unique dishes as well. We loved the food! The service is also welcoming, friendly and attentive. The decor is modern, colorful with nice touches of culture. This place is a new favorite! read more

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Happy hour running 12-5 is such a win! Love that I tried the chicken tacos with rice and beans. They're not your usual open-face style, more of a closed, fried taco but still had good flavor. Beans were decent, rice was fine, nothing special. The happy hour margarita wasn't the best tasting, but it had enough kick to make up for it. Customer service was excellent read more

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We had a great date night here - I'm so happy to have them in Livonia! Authentic, well-crafted dishes and cocktails with excellent service in a modern, zen-like environment. Love it here! I especially love the open kitchen. First, I highly recommend the cucumber margarita - it was so refreshing and pretty with just the right balance. We also had the steak skewers appetizer, chips and salsa, and hubby had the steak skillet and I had the stuffed pepper special. Everything was so good, right down to the fresh chips and homemade salsa. Elevated ingredients, top notch cooking skills and lots of flavor. Everything was absolutely perfect. I can't wait to return. It's such a welcome restaurant in a sea of suburban chains. It's tucked into a strip mall, but as soon as you enter, it's like you're transported to a whole new place. Clean, modern, upscale Mexican food. Yum! read more

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Service a bit slow and acoustics not great ? We asked for music to be turned down). But food was delightful, as good as in Mexico city. We got tacos al pastor, a flavorful braised beef dish whose name I can't recall, chips and salsa and guac. Portions are generous. We will be back read more

This is a hidden Gem! I stopped by for a quick bite and tried the Mahi Mahi tacos those were delicious!! There is a full bar, they offer a happy hour. Service is efficient! I will keep this place in mind for future outings. read more

Maya Cocina Mexicana - Mexican Near Me - Livonia, Michigan

I came here on a Wednesday around 2, right on time for lunch (12-4) and happy hour (12-5). I was greeted and seated immediately. Ordered a silver margarita which was $6 and the taquitos pollo ($13.99) which came with rice or beans or both for an extra $1. I opted for both. They have an abundant menu and there are many items on the regular menu I for sure want to come back and try! It's really cute in here, lots of subtle Mexican touches . My cellphone signal was pretty poor , even though I was seated pretty close to a window and the entrance. My margarita was really good and refreshing but I would have liked juuuuust a hint more sweetness. It was very sour and lime forward . The taquitos were so delicious. Hot, crispy and the chicken inside was seasoned to perfection . Eveything was seasoned so well, including the rice. I cleared my plate! Will definitely return to sample more delights from their menu read more

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Terrible experience. Do not go here. Ordered the worst drink ever. Bartender came to the table to ask why I didn't like it. Seemed offended. Then after back and forth decided didn't want a drink, then they gave me 75% off the drink I didn't drink. The whole experience is not good. read more

The service and food was amazing. I love the ambience and details of all the decor. My server was Maya, and she's always the best, i love her. There's a reason why her name is on the front of the building. read more

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Omg... we happened to be in the area and it was just about dinner time. We both did not know what we were hungry for and we let the Yelp gods decide. They have lead us correct. Upon walking in and feeling slightly underdressed we were promptly seated. Our waitress and host Brooke was amazing. Fast, efficient, kind and even had a great drink recommendation. The restaurant itself was very cute and I appreciated all the artful touches that made Maya feel nice and intimate. (Perfect for a date night) I ordered my usual Mexican meal carne asada tacos. Let. Me. Tell. You. THE BEST TACOS IVE HAD SINCE MOVING TO MICHIGAN FROM CALIFORNIA. I am screaming at how amazing these tacos were. The pictures came out great but if you can imagine , they taste even better. The Guacamole was sublime and the chips were perfectly salted. We also got a bonus tamale and it was perfection. My husband enjoyed his food so much we almost ate in silence because we could not stop eating our delicious meals. I will tell everyone I know about Maya. It is the best. * I think it goes without saying we will definitely be back. read more

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Margaritas were great. The corn appetizer was good. the shrimp in the diablo sauce were huge and meaty! Service was great our waitress was super sweet and the atmosphere is cute. read more

Maya Cocina Mexicana - Mexican Near Me - Livonia, Michigan

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By far the best al pastor tacos in Michigan. Along with the salsa that accompanies the tacos. The restaurant is pretty small but the service and food are amazing. read more

Maya Cocina is the most authentic Mexican food I've had outside of Mexico. The ingredients are excellent and the chef incredible! This is a family run restaurant and you can tell by the dedication from the front man, Timotea to the superb chef skills of Mariana. Their homemade desserts are fantastic. Their Tres Leches the best I've ever had. They sport three and a half pages of tequila and mescal. It's a small happy venue so make reservations. read more

Came here for a quick bite after hearing great things about the place from some coworkers! we both got tacos off the lunch menu and margs! Our waiter was very friendly and helpful. The restaurant wasn't too busy, but again we came during lunch. Very clean and welcoming atmosphere .Definitely want to come back for dinner one night! read more

Maya Cocina Mexicana - happy hour tacos - Mexican Near Me - Livonia, Michigan

I like this place it is very intimate. The staff is very friendly and always smiling. I do recommend making in big a reservation. It is a small place and there is always a wait but if you have a reservation you get seated without waiting. The food is very good. I have been here a few times. I have had the pork belly tacos which is a special but should really be added to the menu. I have also had the shrimp tacos that are excellent very favorful but very light This time I had the Cameroon flambé (shrimp fajitas). They were good but it doesn't come with rice or the extras at other places. It was the tortillas and stop with the vegetables that were cooked with. They were still very good. I had the Paloma very good and the Silver Margaritas very good too. The guacamole was ok it need at little more lime. read more

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Victor gave us a wonderful dining experience. The food was delicious and the dessert was fabulous. The restaurant is small and intimate but able to accommodate our party of 8 with ease. Highly recommended. read more

The ambiance is good for a date. I sat at the bar. The service from the kitchen and the bartender was fast. I ordered an apple cinnamon margarita, corn, and shrimp tacos. The Mexican corn was delicious. I got it with light jalapeños. The shrimp tacos could have been better if there was a different sauce. The sauce it comes with is too spicy for me. read more

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Amazing service and amazing food! It never takes too long to come out, the wait staff in particular, Victor, is amazing and very attentive. There was another lady who waited on us multiple times as well and she was amazing! I came here for a birthday celebration with my family a year ago. I have a large family so it was many of us. The wait staff and owner checked on us regularly. Everything at our table from ordering to receiving our entrees was seamless. I am always thoroughly impressed with the food quality and professionalism in the restaurant. My husband and I are more than willing to pay for service and food like this! Thank you for setting the standard! Maya is our neighborhood fav. read more

The Food is always good here. The place has a good stylish, casual vibe. Take out is consistently good. I appreciate the higher quality of ingredients they use for Mexican food and the staff is very attentive. read more

The food, service, and atmosphere at Maya Cocina is top notch all around. I appreciate that they keep their menu small so that all of their creations are always exceptional. Everything from the alambres (skillet dishes), tacos and enchiladas, to the cocktails have the perfect blend of ingredients to create what I think of as little pieces of heaven on earth. The owner is often at the restaurant and always ensures his customers are taken care of. Even when he's not there, service is impeccable, with the waitstaff being attentive, friendly yet professional, and ready to make recommendations based on your preferences. Also, they say you can judge the cleanliness of a restaurant's kitchen by the bathroom, so I'm guessing you can eat off the floor in Maya Cocina's kitchen because I've never been in a cleaner restaurant bathroom. Overall, the ambiance is intimate and welcoming, the food and drinks fantastic, the service some of the best I've ever experienced, and I can't recommend Maya Cocina enough. read more

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Enchiladas verde were excellent and so were the taquitos. Service was outstanding and well timed. Very clean and elegant interior. Great experience. read more

The service is amazing. The food is amazing. The drinks are out of this world. It's a must to - go to restaurant.

LOOOOOOVVVEEEEE THIS PLACE hometown hole in the wall the food is always fresh the staff is always friendly and Tim and Alex allllllways make sure everything is clean as heck ! read more

Maya Cocina Mexicana - Mexican Near Me - Livonia, Michigan

Great food and great service! Our waiter, Ryan, was very attentive and helpful. The bacon wrapped dates, stuffed with chorizo, were so delicious. read more

Food was amazing and full of flavor! Lucy was our waitress, she was very attentive, knowledgeable, and charismatic! She gave great recommendations and paid attention to small details. The ambiance is chic with Hispanic flair. Overall a great experience and hope to see Lucy next time we come in! read more

Maya Cocina Mexicana - Tres leches - Mexican Near Me - Livonia, Michigan

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Hey y'all...tequila enthusiast here. They have a great selection at the bar and their drinks were very tasty. The food was on point as the al pastor tacos were excellent. read more

Maya Cocina Mexicana - Mexican Near Me - Livonia, Michigan

We just celebrated my son's 23rd birthday at Maya Cocina. I'm happy that he really liked his Enchilades Verdes and that my wife liked her Colifor Tacos. And our server was helpful and knowledgable in accommodating their dietary restrictions. But I was thoroughly unimpressed with my Enchiladas de Mole; the mole sauce was just sweet and kind of bland, lacking either heat or savory notes. Our guacamole side / appetizer was also bland, as were the rice and black beans. I make better mole, guac, and rice at home. And although the margaritas were quite good, we waited over 30 minutes to be served our drinks even though the restaurant was neither crowded nor understaffed. read more

The meals are fantastic, fresh, flavorful. The wait staff is very professional , attentive and kind. We love the ambiance perfect for date night or family night. read more

Delicious food but service was super slow. CHIPS & SALSA: Tortilla chips were crunchy and the house made roasted tomato salsa was fresh and delicious. $7 as of Sept 2023. ESQUITES: Roasted corn off the cob, cilantro, onions, jalapeño, mixed with house made cotija cheese lime sauce. $9. This corn salad was sweet, refreshing with a little tang. I really liked it. ALAMBRE de ASADA: Short rib, thinly cut, seasoned, grilled with a touch of bacon, onions and poblano peppers, served in a skillet, topped with melted Oaxaca cheese and a side of corn tortillas. $21. Delicious but the cheese was a bit overwhelming and didn't let the beef shine. But it was still good. In general the food was pretty good. The restaurant also looked nice and clean on the inside. Parking was super easy and plenty. read more

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Food and drinks were amazing! Our waiter (Brian/Ryan) really friendly and extremely helpful! Will definitely be back :)

Great service and atmosphere! Awesome place for a birthday. Will for sure be coming back!

So not big on strip mall restaurants HOWEVER, got invited to this little gem! First off the ambiance has some thought put into it. Simple sophisticated but not over the top. Comfortable. The service is Personable right down to the owner. He obviously has done this before. The food matches the ambiance. Sophisticated, not over dressed favorable, and full of balanced flavors. The birthday flan was the added bonus, would have ordered it anyway!! Well done and I can't wait to come back!!! Give it a try, it doesn't disappoint! read more

Really delicious drinks! The food was pretty good and we enjoyed our time here. It's always awesome to have some good Mexican places nearby. Service and ambience are both very good. read more

Drinks and our server Chuy were amazing!! Food was so good! Would definitely be worth it!

A family-owned business that hates families? Made a reservation for my family via OpenTable -- no mention anywhere that families or children were not welcome. We had visited several times in the past, genuinely enjoyed the food, and even recommended Maya Cocina to friends and colleagues (something I now greatly regret). This time, we drove 45 minutes with two young kids, looking forward to a nice dinner. As soon as we walked in, the host apologized and told us they weren't "set up" to accommodate children -- no high chairs, etc. That wasn't a problem for us: our baby would sleep through the meal, and our older child is perfectly capable of sitting at a normal chair and eating calmly. But then came the real issue: we were told children simply aren't allowed at all. There was no mention of this policy for the dining area on OpenTable -- just turned away at the door. And then, oddly, the host offered us a gift card. Why would we ever return to a restaurant that clearly doesn't want our family there? The food may be good, but the staff, ownership, and policies are cold, unwelcoming, and downright bizarre. read more