Friday night and this small restaurant was packed! We were seated as soon as we walked in and…read morewaited about 15-20 minutes for our food. The service was good and the servers were friendly. The birria that I ordered wasn't necessarily the best, but I'd certainly go back to try something else.

Taqueria Maya is not in my neighborhood and I pass four other Mexican restaurants before I arrive…read moreat their location. So sometimes, I forget about them and I need to change that. Because, when I do come, I enjoy my experience. The other day I stopped in for lunch and in the foyer, they had a board with weekly specials. One of the specials was, Shrimp Chimichanga. That made my decision real easy. Shrimp Tacos and Quesadillas are my favorite Mexican foods, so why not try a Chimichanga. It came with Refried Beans and Rice. It also has small servings of Guacamole and Sour Cream. The shrimp inside my Chimichanga were good sized and if memory serves me right, there were 8 stuffed inside. If not 8, it was 6 and it filled it to the brim. I love it when an entree has Guacamole, that way you can use it with your chips as you enjoy your entree. It also allows me to order good ole White Cheese Dip at the beginning, to enjoy with the complimentary Chips and Salsa. When I was served mine, the chips were still warm. Nothing beats a fresh warm chip dipped in salsa and white cheese. Dining alone makes it acceptable to double dip mixing the two together. A Margarita was my adult beverage of choice. I enjoyed a Jumbo sized and it lasted me through my appetizer and entree. To my delight, it was served to me in a frosted Margarita glass. I was frosted better than some beer mugs I have had. My server was friendly and attentive. In addition to waiting on tables, he was busy wrapping silverware and his multi-tasking did not take away from quality service. I plan to keep Taqueria Maya in my rotation of Mexican restaurants. It's worth the drive and worth passing by some of their competitors, to enjoy their quality of food.

Don't pass on this gem! A little rough on the outside, but…read morenice on the inside. Well decorated for ambiance, booths and tables to make it available for intimate dinners or larger parties. The service was outstanding! I can't say enough about it! The food was piping hot, and delicious. A wide menu with specials, lots of specialty margaritas, something for everyone. It's a nice ride on motorcycles, easy to find, easy in / out. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed. We will definitely be back.

Haven't been here for a while, but still the best Mexican around. Food was quick and delicious,…read morebig servings! Had an excellent margarita, and the chips are hot and tasty. Salsa isn't very chunky but has a great flavor. Service was quick and attentive. They have a great local following and a reputation for excellence food with an affordable price. People were enjoying their meals and margs. Great place to enjoy a hot meal!

This place is one of my absolute favorite Mexican restaurants! I always enjoy eating here, it has a…read moregreat atmosphere and great service. Tip: make sure you get the Morales Fried Tacos!!! That's their signature entree and is amazing. Also the queso blanco dip is like Mexican gravy- good on EVERYTHING!!!

Morales Fried Tacos at LTA are the best! Another great restaurant that serves similar ones (maybe…read moreeven a tad better) is Chava's in Soulard...delicious!

Riviera Maya is one of the more popular Mexican restaurants near my home. Their food and service is…read morealways consistent, it never fluctuates. So when I go, I know my experience will be top notch. It was Taco Tuesday and I was actually craving a taco. Normally when dining at Riviera and wanting tacos, I order their shrimp. This Tuesday, I changed things up and ordered, shredded chicken. It was simply made in a soft tortilla shell with only shredded lettuce and cheese. The chicken was tender, juicy and seasoned well. I topped the tacos with some of the salsa that was served with the complimentary chips. They really hit the spot on this Taco Tuesday. The tacos are served 3 to an order with a side of Mexican Rice. I added a side of Refried Beans to my order. I don't eat my beans and rice separately, I mix the two together creating a totally different texture and taste. I even mix in some salsa to give it an extra kick. I learned the trick of mixing the two from another diner at another Mexican restaurant. I saw her doing it and once I tried it myself, I've never stopped. You can't have tacos without a Margarita and the Top Shelf Mags here are very refreshing. I don't do salt on my rim, but you can if you want. Their glasses are thick glassed, so they are heavy. Lifting them is like a gym workout, so you're burning calories as you're drinking them. Service is always friendly and attentive. Even as a lone diner, they always check back with me to make sure everything is okay. With this heat wave we're having, I dined on the inside, but their patio is pretty relaxing.

Updating review to share that they now have outdoor dining, and the patio is fabulous! So happy…read morethey added this, as outdoor dining is our fav when weather permitting. As always the food and service are great.

The food is immaculate. The only negative thing is that…read morethey were 100% talking s#it on how much I tipped. When I'm ready to be verbally assaulted in Spanish I'll be sure to pull up, expeditiously.

Bright colors ansld decor that you would expect. Sidewalks…read moredefinitely could have been shoveled a little better. Was just a narrow path. We were sat towards the front, and we could feel everytime the door opened. You only get one basket of chips that you don't have to pay for. After that one, they charge. Our daughter both got a order of BBQ wings. The were a little on the spicy side for kids, but the size of the wings were on point. I got a Birria Chimichanga, I tried asking to cub out Chorizo, and it was a flat no. The meat tasted like regular pulled pork/roast. My husband ordered 3 street tacos, but could only chose one meat, and came with no side. It was good, we may return, but it would just be out of conscience.

When I am craving Mexican food, Chapala is one of the restaurants that is in my rotation…read more My recent visit had me enjoying the, Chipotle Mango Tacos with Shrimp. I honestly don't know how it happened, but shrimp tacos are now my favorite taco. This one knocked my shoes off, it was that good. It was a simple taco, filled with shrimp, avocado slices, cheese and chipotle mango sauce. As most Mexican meals, it came with a side of Rice and Beans. I enjoyed a Regular Margarita and a Peach Margarita. The Peach one was recommended by another diner sitting at the bar. I always sit at the end of the bar and have two Margaritas. One accompanies my chips and salsa and the other goes with my entree. That's my logic and I am sticking with it. The staff is always friendly and helpful and when it is super busy on a Taco Tuesday, they hustle to make sure everyone is happy.

Well lit, good music, clean atmosphere. Jesus was our server and he was very sweet and continuously…read morecheck on us. The food came out in no time and was delicious. The drinks were even better. Would recommend

It was Taco Tuesday and I wanted a new experience. One thing I do miss about living in STL, is the…read morevast selection of Mexican restaurants I had to choose from. I have a few near my home in IL, but they're basically the same and I wanted something new this Tuesday. I arrived a little after 8PM. When my server came to the table I immediately ordered a house Margarita. While my server was retrieving my drink, another brought me a basket of chips and salsa. The chips were crisp and warm and the salsa was a typical salsa, but it had a little more pepper taste to it. For an appetizer, I tried their, Choriqueso. It was served in a cast iron skillet and the cheese was almost scorched and there really wasn't that much flavor. Next time I'll just get good ole white cheese dip or guacamole. I did enjoy a hard shell beef taco, since it was Taco Tuesday and it was fairly decent. The beef was seasoned well and the toppings completed a good experience. My main entree was a Chicken Fajita Quesadilla. It was very good. However, I do not understand why none of the Mexican restaurants on this side of the river, slice the quesadillas into sections. They've all served them in one big piece. The side of rice that accompanied my quesadilla, was some of the most flavorful that I have enjoyed on the IL side. One of the highlights of going to any Mexican restaurant is always, the Margarita. Unfortunately, that was not the case here. I had two and both of them were very weak. My first one was a medium size with no salt. When I ordered a small for my second drink, I would have thought the server would have remembered, no salt. He did not and they were not that busy. Service was friendly, even if he forgot my "no salt" request. They also, did a steady and good job cleaning between diners. Being seated near the cashier stand, I was impressed with the number of carry-out orders they were processing and that guest came in wearing mask. I'll give them another try. I heard you have to try the, Joe Morales Tacos, which are Fried Tacos similar to those you get at Jack-n- The Box. I also, want to give their burritos a try. When: August 31, 2021 Why: Taco Tuesday

Our favorite Mexican restaurant never fails to deliver. We went there tonight. The Joe Morales…read moretacos are amazing. I love their rice and beans, as well. The absolute fastest service on every visit, no other restaurant we've been to serves entrees that fast. Also, if you want a great dinner that's easy on the wallet, this is the place. Super nice staff, every time we've gone, anyone says differently then they are not being truthful.

First time trying and I went on cinco de mayo so they were super packed for such a small…read morerestaurant, but I was seated within 5 minutes. My food came out shortly after and it was good. The space could have been a little cleaner, looked like there was some personal hygiene products on a table near the restroom as if someone may be showering there. I'm glad to say that I gave it a try, but not necessarily somewhere I would choose to go next time.

I love to eat here. It's always good food. One of my fave dishes is the Pollo Cancun. I believe…read moretheir salsa is good. Service is always good and prices reasonable.