My favorite place to be on a Friday night! The live music and vibes never fail. We love coming for the great authentic food. I got the shrimp cocktail that was portioned just right. Our server was great. He kept our drinks filled! read more

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Service was pretty slow for dinner time. Stayed longer than expected and to even get drinks. Pazole was not the best, my hard taco and enchiladas were okay. The michelada was great. Probably would not come back. read more

Maya Mexican Restaurant - Pazole - Mexican Near Me - Santa Maria, California

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According to family that live in town, there are few Mexican restaurants with an A rating and this is one of them. So after church on Friday we decided to come for lunch. My aunt comes here often and loves their pozole so that's what she ordered. My husband had a chicken burrito and I had two tacos. We were seated immediately. Our drink orders were taken and brought to us quickly. Our server checked on us and refilled our chips and salsa without us even asking. She was awesome! Food was delicious. The menu has so many items to choose from and the prices are reasonable. We will definitely be back again when we're in town. read more

The service was amazing , loved the vibes and always making us laugh. The decor in this restaurant is beautiful, love the walls and the colorful atmosphere. I genuinely loved the light bulbs very unique. The food quality is so fresh with different sauces. You can tell they put effort into the taste of their food. Fresh warm chips with salsa was great! What a great spontaneous experience. Thank you everyone at Maya definitely coming back! read more

We're Back Again After The CROWD Car Clubs Valentines Dance At The Veterans Memorial Building. We Are HANGRY..!!! So I Ordered A Breakfast Burrito With Eggs, Ham, Beans, Potatoes, And Cheese..!! My Fiancée Ordered Two Cheese Enchiladas With Rice And Beans. To Wash It All Down I Got An Agua Fresca De Jamaica And My Fiancée The Michelada With Corona Especial..!!! As Usual The Staff Are Very Welcoming And Pleasant. We Sat On Patio As Usual And Today's A Beautiful Perfect Day No Wind And Sunny. read more

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We used to love this place!! This was my burrito. When I cut it open It exploded with pure grease. I kindly let her know. Her response was, I noticed that when I brought it out . Everyone else's food had an issue as well . Bummer. Used to be great read more

Maya Mexican Restaurant - Just the beginning of the grease burrito - Mexican Near Me - Santa Maria, California

Came by for their daily happy hour (2 pm - 4 pm) on Saturday. So cool that they offer it weekdays and weekends. HH beer offerings include draft and bottled beer. Unfortunately, they did not have their seasonal draft which was a Sierra Nevada IPA. I ordered a Pacifico. The also had lime margaritas on their HH (less than $4). I had them on the rocks and blended. For food, I ordered their Guero Fries. Food came out timely and at the right temperature. Everything I ordered was good and I was very satisfied. HH items are nicely priced. I'll definitely return. read more

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I am a regular here and Maya Mexican Restaurant is like home. It's beautiful in the restaurant too! I love Alicia as our server! She handles business and works hard to make sure her customers are happy. Emily is a win also! She welcomes everyone with a smile and keeps the food and drinks flowing. The whole team is welcoming and pleasant. Always saying hello and goodbye from the back of the kitchen to the front door service. We visit weekly and are never disappointed. The food is amazing! We try random, new things all the time and have never been disappointed. Thank you Alicia, Emily, and the whole team at Maya, our second home! read more

Maya Mexican Restaurant - Delicious margarita!!! - Mexican Near Me - Santa Maria, California

Was in town unfortunately for another funeral. I remember how good the food was here so I definitely was looking forward to eating at the restaurant. Mayas definitely did not disappoint!! Everything we ordered was amazing. I never go with combo plates so I decided to order a chicken enchilada and a beef taco. I loved it all .My man ordered a wet chili verde burrito. Burrito was a great size and the chili verde was so fireeee. Yum ! My daughter ordered 2 enchiladas. She said it was delicious. And her friend ordered asada tostadas. Asada had a great flavor. The beans and rice was perfect. Had so much flavor! What dessert we all split a fried ice cream ,so damn good. Our waiter and the hostess was very friendly. It was a perfect night. Only downside is I lost my sunglasses lol lol . I look forward to coming back next time I'm in the area. read more

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The food is excellent and the service is, too. It's so good, I come every week with my friends. read more

Maya Mexican Restaurant - Albondigas! Tasty! (Senior Jeff behind ) - Mexican Near Me - Santa Maria, California

This is our go to place. The food is amazing and 100% consistent every time. A shout to Emily who always takes care of us, margaritas are on the table in minutes . read more

It was Tuesday and I had yet to try tacos at a brick and mortar in Santa Maria. I get coupons in the mail for Maya's Mexican Restaurant and was eager to dine there as I love to support a family-owned, local business. . First off, the service was great. Emily was the most courteous and attentive waitress and definitely kept her head on a swivel as she was the only server on the floor mid afternoon. I came in for happy hour which is everyday 2pm-4pm, but I didn't order anything from the happy hour menu because what I wanted wasn't on there. Maybe my expectations were high in comparison to tacos in Los Angeles and San Diego, but the food here was OK. I can't rave about it, but it wasn't bad either. . I got two (2) soft chicken tacos which only come with cheese and lettuce. I requested no cheese and to add cilantro and onion as well as that's what I thought all tacos were donned with in Southern California. Boy, was I wrong. Emily is sharp and gave me a plastic ramekin of the requested toppings as they charge extra for that. I also got chips and salsa, which were $3 versus being complimentary in most Mexican restaurants. To my liking and good for sinus clearing, the salsa is medium, not mild. Therefore, be mindful if you can't stand the heat. My nose started to run from the spice level, but the masochist in me was entralled. . Wish I could say the same about my food. There were only two other parties totaling five (5) patrons present, including myself. The kitchen took close to 20 minutes to make two tacos. I did notice they were several other staff prepping for a catering order so the cooking for said event probably took priority above my two tacos. The chicken was grilled well, but barely seasoned and a little dry. They also served it with lemon (which I love for my water), but I had to specifically request a lime. When I got the bill, I noticed Emily did not charge me for the chips and salsa probably because my food took longer than usual, I tipped her on what would have been the total with it included. I ate all I ordered because I was hungry, but I've had better authentic Mexican food especially tacos, elsewhere and for less money too. . In comparison to other reviews, this place seems to be hit or miss. And it's small choices like no limes served with tacos, charging extra for standard toppings, etc... that make it so. . To end on a good note, an everyday happy hour definitely makes this place stand out. They also have really cute Mexican decor and artwork. I'm happy I finally took the opportunity to dine here. read more

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Had a great breakfast here this morning 7/19 Food was delicious as usual, hadn't been here in a bit but it was great. Lori our server was amazing, polite, attentive and always smiled. read more

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Best service! Great food! Our Model A club Tuesday tacos go to place! Awesome selection of authentic Mexican food on the menu.

Food and service always great! Has outdoor seating. Menudo is fire and shrimp Diablo read more

Maya Mexican Restaurant - Shrimp Diablo - Mexican Near Me - Santa Maria, California

The quesadilla was the best quesadilla I ever had. I'm Mexican so I have had a lot of quesadillas in my life. The meat was tender and full of flavor. It was busy but they sat me and my mom quickly and service was great. It's a bit expensive but I think it's worth it. read more

Maya Mexican Restaurant - Carne asada Quesadillas and rice and Side of Rice & Beans - Mexican Near Me - Santa Maria, California

Stopped in during the weekend for the $12.50 lunch special. Ordered Chili Rellano wirh Rice and Refried Beans. Comes with a Spicy salsa, so changed it to a more mild flavored one. Because it's a Lunch Sowcialnportions seem smaller. But food was good. Added a basketball Tortilla chips for $3.00, which do not have flavor or salt. Server told me these are air fried. I did mention that these are Not tasty. Service was good. Its a Cozy Cafe and busy for lunch. Patio seating in the back of the cafe. read more

Maya Mexican Restaurant - Chili Rellano with Rice and Rfried beans - Mexican Near Me - Santa Maria, California

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Off the grid on a side street. Very nice inside lots of art and colors. Nice Mexican American vibe! The staff were very friendly and helpful. Checked in on us many times. My wife had Enchiladas with rice and beans. I had the Pozole very good lots of flavor. Salsa had a kick and delicious. read more

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Woah Ricardo was amazing, the beans were amazing, the rice was ehh rice and well there chile colorado estaba muy rico! The service was 10/10 took a while to get my tortillas, as they were busy. Parking is very easy to find. Definitely if I am in the area will I be back! read more

Been dining here for over 30 years and it's the BEST cafe in Santa Maria. The food is fantastic, service is superb and prices are fair and commonplace. I whole catfish is great and breakfasts delicious!. I even like the music ! read more

Waited 30 min for a table for breakfast, was at with no menus for 20 min until we reminded someone we still needed them, offered chips and then charged $3 for the basket (we didn't have menu so didn't know it was a charge for them) took another 20 min to get a second cup of coffee brought for our party of 2. Food was ok but definitely not good enough for the $70 price tag for 2 breakfasts, 2 cups of coffee and a basket of chips. Who knows what the prices will be when they finally open the new location. read more

I will not spend my money at this establishment again. If I wanted sight nachos I would've asked for that instead of chilaquiles. read more

Maya Mexican Restaurant - Soggy nachos not Chilaquiles. - Mexican Near Me - Santa Maria, California

Love this place, always a winner for my family and friends! It's my mom's go-to restaurant and I have yet to find a place that she brags more about! I can honestly say I agree with her, the refresh / facelift on the inside looks great the staff is always polite and kind :) Honestly no complaints about anything other than it being packed lol but that just goes to show you how much people outside my house and family love The Maya as well! Keep up the amazing work you guys :] you make my heart happy and my tummy full read more

Maya Mexican Restaurant - Tere Salad Wrap - Mexican Near Me - Santa Maria, California

My friend had a regular plate not the lunch plate. After 2xs and the chips u charge for are stall. And the food taste old not freshly made. Sorry not going back. Way over priced for beans and rice.... not impressed at all. read more

We had not been to the Maya restaurant for longer than we realized but were happy that we revisited them. A small change that occurred during Covid, they ask you to enter from the street side versus from the parking lot. Not a big deal, it's actually a little less confusing as I always felt I entering through the back door but just good to know. We were warmly greeted by the hostess. Our waitress was excellent, very friendly and informative; it seems like she actually enjoys working there. I tried their flautas plate while my husband opted for their tostada plate, and our son had their enchilada/chile relleno combo. We started with their chips and salsa, the salsa was a little on the spicy side, but then I am kind of wimpy. For my flautas plate, I chose one chicken and one beef flauta. I loved the crispiness of the flautas. The rice and beans were very good. And as you can see from the empty plate, I enjoyed my meal. read more

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Lackluster fish and shrimp tacos with no pico nor onions nor cilantro. Service was slow though no one else was in the restaurant. Don't think I'll come back. read more

Recently revisited the maya after quite some time and it was as good as ever. The menudo was delicious, and the Spanish omelette had such great flavor! Service was quick and friendly, very accommodating. My family of 10 sat outside on the patio which had umbrellas and was protected from the wind. Definitely a nice way to enjoy our breakfast, can't wait to go back! read more

Maya Mexican Restaurant - Spanish Omelette with Cheese - Mexican Near Me - Santa Maria, California

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We came from Pismo Beach and we usually stop off the 101 at a taco truck we love, but they weren't there. We googled somewhere and found this spot and gave it a try. We asked to sit outside so we can keep an eye on our truck because our two dogs were inside, and the host said "Sure, bring the dogs too!" We were shocked. It's hard to find dog friendly places nowadays. So when we came back with the dogs, the hist even brought out two bowls of water, and two bowls of plain shredded chicken to feed them. This is by far the most welcoming experience we've had out with our dogs, and the food we ordered was awesome. The inside was full of people and a band playing, and we were still served quickly. Please give this spot a try, you won't regret it. You will feel right at home. Thank you guys for the awesome service! read more

I really wanted to like this place. We went there specifically because they have whole beans prepared without animal fat (which works for my husband, who does not eat meat). When we sat down, they quickly brought tortilla chips and salsa. I was not able to eat the salsa because it was so spicy. I asked if they had any milder salsa and the server said she would bring me some, but it never arrived. Some time after we placed our orders, requesting whole beans, the server came over and told us that they were out of whole beans, not offering any alternative except the animal fat beans. We waited and waited for our food. People who came in after we did we're getting served. We told the server we'd been there half an hour and asked about our food order. She replied, "He's making it," turned on her heel, walked away, and disappeared for a while. Eventually, we located her and asked to have our food packed up for takeout since at that point, we would not have time to eat it at the restaurant. We are generally easy to please, and we understand that there can be glitches at a restaurant. However, there was never a single apology for any of the things that went wrong on this visit. A simple apology would have gone a long way. We're usually good tippers, but not this time. And we won't come back. read more

I needed my menudo fix and decided to check out the Maya. I'd been there before but never had their menudo. I'm glad I came back and tried it. It was hearty, not greasy, and I had enough left to enjoy another serving of this wonderful tasting soup. The service was just as good as the soup. Can't go wrong at the Maya. read more

I ordered the small menu do and my wife ordered the chili relleno. Outstanding! The server was very accommodating and was friendly. Alicia was our server. The place with music was comforting. read more

Beautiful spot for lunch on a rainy afternoon. Decor is so fun and bright-love it! Friendly, service with a smile & lots of attention even during the "rush". I ordered the Grilled Fish Salad, quite a delicious feast. My fish was cooked perfectly; crispy outside and tender on the inside. Plenty of avocado and fresh tomato slices too. My husband ordered the Pozole. A delicious broth, not too spicy and with a generous portion of pork & hominy. It's a noisy place with music and conversations but in a good way for us. The Establishment was clean and servers were conscientious about their appearance. Bathroom was neat & clean. Plenty of parking and I think outdoor seating with warmer weather. Check them out! read more

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I've been there twice on Fridays and both times the service is awful. Sat at a two-chair table and there was only one place setting. We let the waitress know and she took mine and gave it to my friend and left, so I got up and took one from another table. Yesterday's experience was even worse food wise and service. I asked what was in a Spanish omelette she said omelette is made out of eggs. I mentioned that I'm aware, yet what else was in it and she said she didn't know. We asked if she could ask the chef and she didn't want to do it, so we ordered and asked her to please check for us so when we go back we would no--she never did. The food was equally awful. I took two bites; I left the rest $20 gone. Needless to say we did not leave a tip.. i'm aware that we have some off days yet twice with the same person. I don't think it's a coincidence. The service is just awful read more

I love the food here. The Menudo, the micheladas are on point, the ambiance everything there is great!! The staff is Super cheerful and helpful. Make you feel welcome every time. ! We try to go there one a month we toned it down from twice a week. read more

Food and service was great, wish they had a liquor license to serve more than beer and wine.

Service is not the best. Had placed my order at 11:38 and was supposed to get it delivered at 11:50 didn't get it so just waited like 20 more minutes and nothing which no problem but wasn't getting no update on it, so I called and they put me on hold like for about 10 minutes and just decided to hang up and head over there. I went and the girl named Andrea that "helped" was giving attitude when telling her the issue. Told her if I could speak to the manager but manager never showed and I wasn't going to keep waiting so just asked for me refund and left. read more

This place is so welcoming. Owner is so sweet, staff are sweet. Brittany helped us today and she was so friendly and helpful. Food is good too! Glad we found the place. read more

Wow! Really enjoyed breakfast here with my family. Service was excellent; above my expectations! Food was equally amazing...now there was not anything unique in the breakfast menu, just the classics...but hey it's breakfast. They did them all right..chilaquiles, menudo, pancakes...beer fridge looked stocked and ready! Patio seemed like a cool place to spend an afternoon with friends ...loved the artwork. I will be back next time I am in town. read more

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Note that this is for the food truck. Let me start off with the positives. I'm assuming the owners operate the truck, it was a couple and their son and they were all super friendly and helpful. The truck design is awesome and stands out. Everything looked clean. Slight issue here is the son is helping in the kitchen but does not wear a mask and the woman, see picture of truck, also didn't have a mask on at times. The food itself was highly disappointing. More so because the pricing is premium for average or below average food. Not sure if it's higher because of the pandemic but a lot of Mexican restaurants have kept their pricing the same and produce higher quality food. Took about 25 minutes to get our food as well. 3 tacos- the asada was fine, meat cooked fine and just an ordinary taco. The carnitas taco was very bland. The meat was cooked well and it was tender but there was nothing, not even salt on it. The salsa helped a little but there was seasoning missing throughout. The chicken taco really confused me. They make this one almost Taco Bell style with cut up lettuce and shredded cheese? Over all taste was just off and wish it had stayed simple like a classic street taco, meat, salsa and cilantro and onions. For the price you're paying you want something way more flavorful and these just didn't work. Last thing is they drench the tortillas in oil. I know it's a technique to soften them but they were drenched. Naughty nachos- this was probably my biggest surprise. It looked like a fast food chain made these. Lot of chips on the bottom, hardly any meat, blob of sour cream, blob of guac and nacho cheese? Just didn't look great, there was hardly any meat and just was bad, again, especially at the prices they're charging. None of the ingredients felt fresh and overall taste just wasn't there. My wife had the coconut shrimp and fries and she loved them, this the 3 stars instead of 2. I love trying out the trucks that go by naughty oak but won't be checking this one out again. read more

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We stopped on our way back from a road trip to Monterey. It was the only restaurant that we found offering dine-in options. The restaurant and facilities were very clean. All of the staff was very nice. The food was delicious, I had the best camarones a la diabla that I have ever had. They added their own twist to it by adding bacon to the already delicious dish, it was wow. I'm so glad we found this restaurant. I definitely recommend this place! read more

Maya Mexican Restaurant - camarones a la diabla - Mexican Near Me - Santa Maria, California