This is overhyped and absolutely nothing great about the taste I don't think the tacos are as flavorful. I wouldn't come back here. One star is because I didn't like any of the taco flavors read more

Ordered delivery and they forgot half my order. When I called, all they told me was "sorry. We will give a refund" and hung up on me. The food I did get wasn't good at all. Cold, salty and really not worth paying for. Do not waste your time. read more

Soggy tacos with very dry meat. This had to be a diss to Mexican food. Won't be back here read more

Really you think it's nothing but the inside is very contemporary . We were greeted by Amees Rid who helped us get our food and we're awesome So many choices for vegetarian. Had the chili , potato and veggie 3 taco combo. Fantastic The flight of margaritas is a MUST have with the winner being the house . Place is cheap post pandemic - 1000000x better than taco hell! read more

Great food and good service. Great selections of Mexican food and taste as good as mom's cooking.

$11 cheesy nachos, room temp. Out of black beans for veggie empanada so gave me chicken, fried on the outside and cold on the inside. read more

Taco Maya - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Five stars the tacos were delicious and if you here try the horchata it was delicious and overall the room it self was really nice not a lot of seats though so don't come here with a big party. The service was amazing the worker that was there came out with our food almost right away. I would recommend this restaurant to all the taco lovers read more

Taco Maya - Horchata - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We ordered the tacos, the food was fresh, fast, and delicious! We ate in and were offered table service. We felt like we were in a full service restaurant! read more

This place is great! The ambiance is very cute and food came very quickly. The set up in there was a bit different than we expected but overall we liked it. read more

Possibly one of the worst food experiences here in Chi town. I'm Mexican American - should have known better than to come to a late night place that felt unwelcoming from the staff. Food was just ok. Noticed all their hot sauces ... that's why I gave them any stars. The chicken taco Mexican style - bland. The chicken tikka masala taco - no spice. The fajita plate - meat tasted like freezer burned (gross). read more

Food and Service was good. I highly recommend this place good energy. The Place is super nice. I recommend the Shrimp And Cabeza Taco.

Friendly service and got all our orders in and out fast. Had to wait a bit longer for my order than everyone else in my party but it was still pretty good. I ordered the samosa taco and the chicken Tinga taco. Really good flavors, especially the samosa. It was basically a samosa in a corn tortilla.. but so so good. The tamales were fresh and delicious; not dried out or the meat overcooked. read more

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This is my girlfriend's favorite restaurant, and I now see why. The food is great, so last weekend we were in the city for a wedding and got a late night snack two days in a row. The second night, we ran into the owner, Nick, with Jonathan aka "Food God." As we waited for our food, Nick invited us over to exchange hellos with their table. He was very kind and made our weekend. We will talk about this night for a while and look forward to our next of many future visits to Taco Maya. read more

Taco Maya - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It was okay. Nothing amazing. What we were really surprised by was the rice tasting like Asian fried rice... we didn't go there for Asian food. My husband and I were sitting RIGHT across from one another and we struggled to hear one another. We would have given another star but the music was so HORRIBLE and the volume was so unnecessarily loud. read more

Pretty average burrito, the paneer included many more vegetables than what was listed on the menu (peppers, onions, etc). The tortilla the beans were in was pretty cool, but didn't travel well. read more

Since we had heavy meals for a few days, we were looking for something on the lighter side and street tacos seemed to fit the bill as did this place. Hubs and I both got the three taco platter with a chorizo taco, an Al pastor taco, and a ground beef one. We got all of them with onions and cilantro with some lime and corn tortillas. The platters came with rice and beans and they give you a basket of chips and salsa. All three tacos were excellent! They were flavorful, meaty, and NOT greasy. They have a variety of salsas and they were all tasty. The rice was tender with a wonderful consistency however it was a bit bland as were the refried beans. They both needed a bit more salt or cumin. I cook my "Mexican" rice with chicken broth and add a little bit of salsa to my beans. I added some of their salsa to both and it livened it up. The food was excellent and we would definitely be back when in the area. read more

This was an overall pleasant experience in the River North area of Chicago. My friend and I were in town for a library conference, and we wanted some Mexican food in a sit-downy restaurant that also wouldn't break the bank. After scrolling through a few places on Yelp, we ended up settling on Taco Maya, which was only about a 5 minute walk from our hotel. The interior of the restaurant feels like a Chipotle décor-wise--it was white, sleek, and had a semi-industrial feel to it, with gleaming metal appliances visible. Unlike Chipotle, you don't watch them make your food as you order, and you instead order at the counter and then sit down to wait while they make the food behind the counterspace in a little kitchen. It's still visible inside the restaurant, but it's more tucked away, and a busser brings it out to you when it's ready. I ended up getting a few different tacos (ground beef 'Mexican style' with grilled onions, cilantro, and lime; a Yucatan taco, which included shrimp, house seasoning, chorizo, melted cheese, and cilantro), a side of rice, and an empanada (chicken tinga-style). The tacos and the rice were delicious--both the ground beef and Yucatan tacos were the perfect size, about your normal 'street taco' size, and they were full of flavor. While the ground beef taco might sound boring, it was seasoned perfectly, and it also had the perfect amount of food inside it, with nothing slipping out the end when I ate it due to overstuffing. And, the chorizo mixing with the shrimp in the Yucatan taco was a kind of flavor I had never experienced before, but they mixed perfectly, and the cilantro created a nice, bright flavor as well. The rice wasn't what I would call traditional Mexican rice, but it was still extremely tasty--it was orange and full-bodied, and it contained peas, carrot chunks, and corn. It seemed almost more like seasoned and dyed white rice, but it was still excellent nonetheless. The empanada was a different story, but that might be my fault. The chicken and seasoning tasted great, but there wasn't a ton of it. Instead, melted cheese made up a lot of the interior of the empanada, and the shell itself was a little thick. But, if you like tons of cheese in your food, as I oftentimes do not (I know, I'm from Wisconsin and I'm not a huge cheese fan, it's blasphemy), I think you would love it. While the meat was a little light, the flavors overall meshed very well. If you're looking for 'authentic' Mexican food, I would go elsewhere. However, if you're looking for Mexican food that includes fusions from other culinary styles, especially that in the Indian category (they had several curry-based tacos and fajitas), this is the place to go. This is part of a chain from what I've read, and it's definitely a great one if they all serve food this tasty! read more

food was amazing!! i would come here again to try out the other foods. service was fast for to-go, i would say 5-10 mins. setting of restaurant was sooo cute. i would def come here to sit and eat next time. my boyfriend and i got the 3 plate platter - came w 3 tacos of your choice, rice and beans/refried beans. i got chicken tinga, signature taco, and the steak taco. my bf devoured his tacos before i could take a picture but he got the steak, chicken tinga and the chingon. 10/10 would come back. read more

Taco Maya - 3 Taco Plate - Chicken Tinga Taco, Signature Taco, Grilled Steak Taco Elotes - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

¡So Fresh and So Clean, Que Bueno! Taco Maya has everything your true local Mexican Food go to spot requires, y mas for the salsa affectionato. From the balling on a budget priced menu, to the FREE (no mas dinero) rainbow salsa bar, the delightfully warm staff who seem to be stoked to be working there, to the sparkly spacious dining area (*bring your own white linen if you plan on proposing there), covered patio, and even Chips and salsa on the house, this place got the full band together! Si si Si, they have an incredible Taco Tuesday special that aligns with the best of the best Taco Tuesday establishments I've come across all over this land. Enjoy! read more

Taco Maya - The Heaven of Salsa options, or a Rainbow array if you prefer. - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Amazing fast casual Mexican food. Feels like you're at an upscale restaurant, but without the crazy prices! Must try the margarita flight, tacos (al pastor and signature), the queso and chips and salsa. Everything is so fresh! read more

Absolutely delicious! Definitely try the Signature taco! Great assortment of salsas! I'll be back for sure! read more

Taco Maya - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Spotless restaurant. Generous portions. Great flavors. A new takeout go to for us. Friendly service.

Amazing food and decor! When I was in the restaurant it felt like I was transferred to Tulum, Mexico. We ordered the watermelon mint margarita and learned it was all 100% juice and no added sugar. Tacos were so tasty-included shrimp, steak and carnitas. The shrimp tacos were probably my favorite- cooked perfectly well and limey. Will definitely love to stop by again if we're in the area read more

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I LOVE THIS PLACE. The staff was so nice when I went for pickup yesterday afternoon! I recommend the strawberry horchata, cajun shrimp taco, fish taco, and steak tacos. Also the nachos supreme are amazing, the chicken was a little tough so id go with no meat on the nachos. The jalapeno and habanero salsa is amazing and love that you can serve yourself the salsas! read more

Taco Maya - Nacho Supreme - the white queso is amazing - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food is excellent and they have so many flavors of margaritas that are amazing!! Staff is always helpful with suggestions.

The atmosphere is simply adorable! The wait staff, very attentive. Upscale tacos with chill vibes - these might be the best tacos in River North. What will have me coming back are the churros!! It's hard to find a good authentic churro in the city and I was in heaven. I'll be back VERY soon. read more

Taco Maya - Churro - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I went to Taco Maya yesterday and had an extremely disappointing experience. The taco corn tortillas I ordered were covered in mold, rendering them inedible. I ate one taco which looked fine but then when I took a closer look at my other taco it clearly had mold. The staff showed indifference when I called they just gave us a refund when I brought this to their attention. I would not recommend this restaurant due to the unsatisfactory food quality. Now I can't eat tacos the same ever again!!!! read more

Taco Maya - Moldy corn tortillas - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Chorizo and al pastor street tacos were excellent!! Loved the authentic and fresh taste of each of them and would absolutely come here again. read more

Awesome little spot for a few quick tacos. Loved the salsa bar. Will defiantly be back

Great drinks and friendly staff. Margarita flight offered a variety of flavors and was delicious. Highly recommend checking them out. read more

Taco Maya - Margarita flight - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Not what I expected not real Mexican food I had the carnitas burrito and the meat reminded me of dog/cat food. if you want Mexican food this isn't it !!! read more

Taco Maya - Carnitas Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Very good burrito, borderline world class queso blanco, nice place. I also had the horchata which was quite good too. Grilled vegetable burrito def a notch above the average. read more

These folks could run a master class on customer service. Every time I come in, they're sure to greet me, make sure I have a menu, and are helpful to answer any question I may have. They're quick to prepare and deliver my order, and are keen to mention that I take advantage of their free salsa bar. They even do the little things right, like how the bags they use for their takeout are super high quality. Oh by the way, the food is delicious. There are so many options and I love that their tacos can be prepared "Mexican" or "American" style to one's liking. They have some outside the box tacos that are also very much worth trying. All this to say, I downloaded Yelp again to show my appreciation for this fantastic establishment. Keep up the awesome work! read more

Really bad. Hard, grey steak. 1 star burrito. Flies everywhere. Margs ok. But really rough.

AMAZONG RESTAURANT! I went with a group of friends. The staff was friendly and even gave me a free soda! The shrimp taco was immaculate and delicious. Favorite Mexican restaurant! read more

Taco Maya - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is a mediocre meal. It's sustenance if you need food. Otherwise it's weird. They give you chips that taste like bad Doritos with a side of warm salsa. The tacos are all eccentric and worldly, which sound interesting but in reality they all have very little flavor. The quality of the ingredients are mediocre at best. read more

Staff was really nice! Ordered a burrito (chorizo) dinner. Horchata was also very good. Very pleased and will be going back when I am in the mood for Mexican food! This is the best authentic tasting spot I have found downtown. In my opinion WAY BETTER than Big Wig and Chipotle. Also love the Salsa bar concept! If u like spicy salsa this is where it's at .. read more

Love their tacos and friendly staff. Good options. Happy hour shots are always nice while waiting for your food.

MY FAV TACO EVER. I am here 1-2 times a week for their Signature Tacos (bacon, avocado, steak, cheese, and pineapple?! - the best combo). Their salsa is served very warm which was a shock to me at first but has grown on me. I love their queso but $13 is not excessive - I wish there was a smaller portion for a cheaper price. Every Tuesday there's a free taco so I always do my taco Tuesdays here. Margaritas are the best too read more

Rice and beans had zero flavor. We just threw the rice in the garbage. Don't get the 3 Taco Plate unless it's cheaper than getting the 3 tacos alone. Paneer taco and Nashville chicken were good. Chicken tinga was okay. read more