Great Mexican place with lots of options for vegetarians. Their portion sizes are so big that I bet you can't finish off in a meal. Ordered Tacos and veg burritos that came with rice beans as an entree. It was so filling and even came for my next meal. The service was prompt and they even offered samples of the drinks that I was wanting to try. Horchata was yum and it came in a big jar that was too much for the price we pay for. Great ambience with booths and tables. Wonderful experience overall. read more

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Decent little stop in downtown. Went here on a Thursday night and it was fairly busy. The salsa they serve with the chips just tasted like tomato sauce. I also got the "spicy" salsa, which was a verde, and it didn't have a lot of flavor either. Fish tacos were tasty. Chimichangas we're not crispy but had good flavor with the guacamole salad. Beans and rice had zero flavor. Kind of mixed review, probably wouldn't go back. read more

One of the most disappointing experiences I have had in Brevard. Friend tells me it is newly renovated, so we decided to give it a try at lunch. Over priced tacos - little flavor. I used to work in Mexico, so I know what pastor is supposed to be - not even close. My buddie had the chicken soup, which was actually pretty good, expect they served it with a whole chicken thigh, bones and all, in the bowl. What's with that, I thought you deboned the chicken for chicken soup? Table service was friendly but slow. I don't think this one is going to make it - sorry. read more

Came here on the Monday evening after most restaurants are closed. We were seated right away and there were only a couple of other customers. The food came out pretty quickly and it was hot. Portions are big. Warm tortilla chips came out with refried beans. read more

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Fairly generic Mexican food at predictably low prices. They bring chips and bean dip (not salsa) to your table and that was unique to me and a first for my visits to Mexican restaurants. They do have a salsa bar which costs nothing extra to visit. An arrangement of salsas from mild to hot but the plastic cups are small and this is a bit wasteful in my opinion. The waitstaff did not offer me one of the washable kitchen bowls when I asked for something bigger. I got a dish with the usual - enchilada or a taco, rice, beans, veggies. Can't complain about the quality at all and it worked great for a post-hike meal. I always go for Mexican or something equally comforting after a day in the woods. They were a bit crowded and frantic when I visited, probably due to the festival going on outside. It wasn't very clean as a result. Not staffed heavily enough or they're just not attentive enough to cleanliness. Not a bad spot, but nothing special either. Would try a different restaurant next time I find myself in Brevard. read more

Generic Mexican food at an affordable price point on the main drag in Brevard. The complimentary chips at the start of our meal was a nice touch. We ordered cheese dip to go with the chips. For entrees, we had steak tacos and pollo tacos, and vegetable enchiladas. They forgot the toppings for the tacos, however, perhaps because it was a busy Sunday night when most other restaurants in town were closed. The food was serviceable, a little bland. The waitstaff did an admirable job under the circumstances. read more

Being this is winter in Brevard, NC, it was not very busy which is normal this time of year. It was very clean, and the service was fast I was hungry for shrimp tacos which I love and being Tuesday they had a special on them. I will have to say that I was dissapointed. The plus side is that the tacos were hot with a good amount of fillings that made for good size tacos with sauce on the side. The downside was that they were bland. The sauce had no real taste, and to be honest neither did the shrimp inside. Maybe because they were breaded and fried and maybe the grilled shrimp would be much better. I am willing to give it another shot with other menu items just to see what they had to offer. read more

Our first visit to Maya's tonight. Can't believe we waited so long! Delicious skinny margaritas, shrimp ceviche, grilled octopus, fish tacos and spicy fish. Everything was fresh and a step up from other Mexican restaurants in town we'd been. Can't wait to go back! read more

We waited for our an hour Got some boiled shrimp which was good 1/2 order of nachos Never got refill on drinks Never got our salad We were excited to try their Mexican sushi After an hour he said 5 more minutes I said I am leaving in 5 minutes if not at our table . Gave money for what we received to another waiter . We will never go back . read more

Sub par Tex Mex. I'm sorry but I can make better more flavorful Mexican food at home. Yes I'm spoiled by authentic Mexican food full of homemade sauces and fresh made salsas! The "enchilada" ha! Sauce out of a can, the chips and. "Salsa" garbage! tastes like out of a jar. It's just not that hard to make fresh delicious Mexican food, but obviously it was for them. The tortillas are excellent and so are the chips and the margarita is pretty tasty. read more

I think: The change in menu & prices will slowly kill the grill. I have eaten at the grill many times, but I'm afraid to say the new menu isn't going to work for me anymore. Guess it was nice while it lasted. Once the customers find out about the change I just don't think it will be happening anymore. The prices are just to much & I was still hungry when I left. Best of luck to you. read more

Okay. Where should I start? The service was slow, the cerviche was too spicy to eat. The salsa was so hot that one bite will be seared in my memory for months. The Texas Fajita Burrito was not seasoned in any way before it was cooked and the Onions and peppers were not caramelized at all, in fact they were barely cooked. My wife ordered a steak quesadilla and was served chicken. My refried beans were runny and we had to ask for silverware. When I have to say that the high-lite of my meal was the draft Modelo Especial then that should tell you all you need to know. $50 plus for less than mediocre food is unacceptable. On a scale of 5 i will give them a high 2.5 simply because the beer was served at the right temp. read more

The guacamole had too much lemon, the shrimp tacos tasted like the shrimp was heated up in the microwave. The tortilla for my fajitas tasted strange almost stale. I have never had fajitas in a restaurant where they didnt come out sizzling on the plate till Mayas. I didnt get any cheese or fajita fixings. Plus chicken was dry. read more

Barely edible. I'm going out on a limb here and going to say that any food that makes it to your table in less than 5 minutes after you order, is not going to be good. I left shortly after taking a bite of my food and walked down the street to order a pizza. There are soup kitchens that serve better food than this. If you like boiled, unseasoned chicken on stale chips drizzled with watery queso, the nachos will be your jam. I agree with other Yelpers, dial in and slim down the menu. read more

Mayas Mexican Grill and Seafood - Sad attempt at "Chicken Nachos". - Tex-Mex Near Me - Brevard, North Carolina

This BEAUTIFULLY decorated Restaurant is Nothing as it appears from the exterior. Truly a Unique experience you get a once in a lifetime visit to Mexican and Japanese fusion of tastefullness. The food is as good if not better than the amazing mood setting. Come in for a great burst of taste and unreality. read more

Mayas Mexican Grill and Seafood - Pro Roll, Pulled Pork BBQ with Cheese masterly disguised as Sushi. ( And no that is not wasabi it is Cucumbers and shredded carrots) - Tex-Mex Near Me - Brevard, North Carolina

Looks are deceiving!!! This place had great Mexican food. All 7 of us loved the food. What the waiter lacked in experience, he certainly made it up by being super friendly and understanding. My Mexican wrap was superb and all of us raved bout the rice. Burritos rocked. Priced perfectly!!! Perfect family restaurant. read more

Went here for a family lunch and everyone ordered different things. Common review amongst all orders: terrible and will make you feel ill. Stay near the vicinity of a restroom for your own good. Margs were clearly a purchased mix; too sweet and did not drink more than a sip. Drastically overpriced - if the goal is to get that sick, just eat out if garbage. read more

Good Gringo Mexican food. I had the combo platter- taco, beef burrito, cheese enchilada and chicken tamale. The portion size was so large, I could not get to the tamale. The chicken was dry any way. Most Mexican restaurants have dry chicken so I tend to avoid it, but not in this case. They have a salsa bar for the chips. Warning , the hot salsa is muy caliente. Good fast service. read more

Not sure if we caught them on an off night? Or maybe they're going for a more authentic, chill vibe? Regardless, it took 15 minutes after we sat down for a server to acknowledge us. They came over and asked what we wanted to order without offering a menu or bringing drinks first. We got the menu and ordered drinks and dinner at the same time. Drinks came about 20 minutes later, dinner 45ish minutes later. I heard good things about this place but I was super disappointed. I've grown up on authentic Mexican but this didn't hit the spot. Apparently others noticed the delay in service because we witnessed a Karen blow up their spot in spectacular fashion. Something about waiting forever. Appropriate but dramatic nonetheless. Full disclosure, I'm not from here so I'm not sure if this is the best Brevard has in terms of Mexican food but I would not recommend this place. Poor service and worse food.. yee-ikes read more

Ended a long day of hiking at Maya's Grill. The food (and beer) was exactly what we wanted. We ordered the biggest modelo especial beers (34oz!!) with lots of lime. The chips were warm and were refilled. The salsa bar had a variety of salsas to try. All delicious. I had the fajitas quesadillas and hubs had burrito Texano. Both were huge portions and yummy. The service was awesome. We never had to ask for anything. The waiter was pleasant and even joked around with us. When we checked out and told the cashier about the great service, the cashier laughed and said that our waiter was actually the owner! He much preferred being on the floor then running the register. We would definitely come back. read more

Mayas Mexican Grill and Seafood - 34 oz Modelo Especials! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Brevard, North Carolina

Somehow just had lunch here for the first time! It was amazing, everything was so flavorful, especially the chicken which often gets passed over as blah! Drinks were fantastic and service even better. Light and bright atmosphere and so nice to have somewhere open on a Sunday! We will be back! read more

Byob! Brewery next door so not to worry. Great for a post ride feast for a great price. Everyone who works there is really nice and the good was good and plentiful! The only thing I missed was the lack of chunky guacamole and fresh avocado. The guacamole is blended and note style. Still-tasty. Try the roasted peppers in the toppings bar! read more

Mayas Mexican Grill and Seafood - Post ride aftermath! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Brevard, North Carolina

OK the service was very slow but the food was good. Not used to taking so long for a meal in a Mexican restaurant.

I give maya grill 2 stars because they serve food and the door was open. There is no reason to eat there unless you are walking by and are starving. The food is bland, generic, "Mexican" food you could get anywhere. The decor is tired, old and tacky. Service was obligatory. Will never go back. Yes, that is a dirty plastic folding table in the photo. read more

Mayas Mexican Grill and Seafood - Tex-Mex Near Me - Brevard, North Carolina

Very authentic Mexican food. Very generous and large portions. Come with a big appetite read more

Mayas Mexican Grill and Seafood - Tex-Mex Near Me - Brevard, North Carolina

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Starts off with great bean dip and completely nachos, made better by the salsa bar. Food was fresh and tasty. Drinks were good and well (low) priced! We'll be back. read more

Yikes, this place was hard to stomach! Pretty sure the shredded chicken came from a can.

Ok, this food is amazing. Take it from a Native Californian. I haven't had Mexican food like this in years. Beans are spot on, Carnitas are insane, Al Pastor is awesome !! Great service read more

Excellent staff. Very friendly. You have to pay at the counter. Free chips and salsa bar, but... chip salsa tastes like it came out of a can of crushed tomatoes. The pico de Gallo was bland and tasteless. The chips were warm and crispy. The bean dip served with the chips was ok, a bit watery and bland, but ok. We got the pollo loco and the pollo adobe. They both had flat boneless chicken that was well seasoned and cooked just right. The Mexican rice was tasteless and the refried beans were not much better. Overall it got the extra star for such nice staff. Food was filling, and with more attention to flavor this would be a good place to try. read more

Wow, this place is filthy. I was surprised how many people were eating here. The floors were littered with garbage and food bits. The salsa bar was sloppy and wasn't wiped down or refilled. The restrooms and adjacent hallway were covered in mold. When I walked past the kitchen, it looked filthy as well. I noticed a broom that was caked with dirt and grease leaning against a food prep area. Is there no health department here? read more

Wonderful experience. We had a party of 16 and they were able to accommodate us right away. Two servers hustled and were very respectful. Our salsa and water were never empty. Great food. I'd highly recommend! read more

Fantastic Mexican fare! The salsa bar was an added treat! We were welcomed with a smile, our server was kind (and patient!) as we studied the menu. Our meal was busting with flavor! This is a "must" visit! We look forward to returning! read more

We really like this place. The salsa bar is very good and the staff is friendly. The guacamole was very good. The food was good, better quality than the usual American-Mexican restaurants. The young man bussing tables and floating was very nice and cheerful. The only negative we have is where he bathrooms are located. You have to go through two doors. read more

Fantastic family taco place. Enjoyed every dip that I tried (especially the queso) and the meats are really tender and tasty.

Below-average Mexican food. My carnitas was dry and the flour tortillas were burnt. Would not recommend.

The service and food were awful. Asked to have the table wiped off and no one ever did. The food tasted like it can out of a can. The positive was the beer was cold. This is off our list!!! read more

Okay, this place is great. I wandered in here in hangry desperation after first trying to eat at two other recommended places (no to the crowded bar at Square Root, and double no to the live music at Phoenix). The cavernous orangey-yellow space filled with families and a couple of screaming children wasn't super appealing, but I wasn't in a position to be fussy. I ordered the chipotle pollo salad (without crema or guac) and readied myself for mediocrity. My bad. The salad arrived in less than 10 minutes, several large, flat pieces of tender chicken breast the size of my hand, blanketed in a surprisingly complex adobo sauce and hiding a good-sized mound of fresh salad greens, tomatoes, and peppers. Turns out the crema that accompanies the salad is necessary, as the sauce is relatively spicy. Plus, you'll want to add a variety of fresh salsas (and excellent pickled nopales salad, and maybe some guac, which I didn't sample) from the amazing salsa bar in the middle of the room. I turned away the hot corn chips that came before the meal, but not the creamy refried beans that came with them. You should eat the chips. Service is smiling and quick, the booths are roomy, and the price? Seven bucks. Keep doing what you're doing, Maya's! read more

The service was quick. The food was mediocre, at best. I had a bowl of chicken soup. It was so salty I couldn't eat it. And I like salty food! Good thing I wasn't very hungry. My partner said he would give his vegetarian dinner 2.7 stars. We won't go back. read more

I'd really like the laid-back atmosphere here. When we were seated, we were given chips and bean dip. The bean dip wasn't really our thing, but there is a complete salsa bar with all kinds of dips, including guacamole, which was great! I got the El Acapulco, which was a combination of steak, chicken, and black beans wrapped in a flour tortilla and covered in cheese sauce. I asked that it be spiced up a lot, which the kitchen did a respectable job (although it is almost never as spicy as I want!). My wife got the steak and shrimp fajitas. We've had fajitas that were swimming in grease, these were not. Everything was well seasoned and the fajitas for one could easily serve two. Great job on both dishes. We really enjoyed our dining experience and would highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Quick service, authentic food, amazing owner, long time favorite (previous location), perfectly accommodating...and still have the 34 oz. beers! read more