An Unforgettable Quesabirria Experience at Maya's Cafe Mexican Cuisine!…read more Finding truly exceptional Mexican food can sometimes feel like a quest, but my visit to Maya's Cafe Mexican Cuisine delivered in a big way, specifically with their phenomenal Quesabirria. From the moment it arrived, I had a feeling it would be special, and I was not disappointed. The quesabirria itself was a masterpiece of flavor and texture. It was immediately clear that freshness was a priority here. The tortilla was perfectly crisped, providing a satisfying base for the generous filling inside. But the real star was the birria steak - it was incredibly tender, bursting with juice, and packed with a deep, savory taste that spoke of careful preparation and quality ingredients. Each bite was simply delicious. What truly elevated the dish, however, were the thoughtful details. The fresh cilantro wasn't just sprinkled on; it added a vibrant, aromatic quality and a necessary burst of freshness that cut through the richness of the meat and cheese beautifully, enhancing the overall taste profile significantly. And then there was the consumé. Oh, that consumé! Calling it 'out of this world' is almost an understatement. It was served steaming hot, a rich, dark broth brimming with complex flavors. It was savory, comforting, and utterly addictive. Seriously, it was so incredibly delicious and satisfying on its own that I could have happily just sipped it straight from the cup. Dipping the flavorful quesabirria into that liquid gold created a perfect harmony - a truly memorable culinary moment. It's been a little while since I had the chance to visit Maya's Cafe, but the memory of that meal has genuinely stayed with me. I find myself actively craving that specific combination of flavors and textures again. While I haven't managed to get back just yet, I am truly looking forward to my next visit, and you can bet I'll be ordering the quesabirria again. If you appreciate authentic Mexican cuisine made with care, or if you're on the hunt for truly outstanding quesabirria, I wholeheartedly recommend making a trip to Maya's Cafe Mexican Cuisine. It was a fantastic experience, driven by that incredibly tasty and well-executed dish. You won't regret it!

Yep, it's the real deal! We ordered taco birrea, quesadilla birrea, and fresh guacamole. They…read morethrew in apiece of flan. It was all really good! The birrea dipping gravy was so good! Taco shells were fresh corn Shells with I think grilled melted cheese. The chicken and beef in the tacos were seasoned well with fresh cilantro and lime wedges squeeze on it. Dipping the tacos in the birrea gravy was heaven! The flan was excellent, not overly sweet and delicious. And the fresh guacamole was also excellent with homemade chips, too. I'm so happy Westerleigh has a great Mexican restaurant nearby!

Delicious food, great nightly specials, great service. The atmosphere is casual. The margaritas are…read morestrong and a variety of flavors is available. Always happy eating at Alfonso's cantina!

This restaurant was truly a definition of a hidden gem. My wife and I went here at the…read morerecommendation of our children. So glad we did. The food is outstanding, the service was excellent and the decor was so authentic. We will be back.

Excellent food and fantastic service! The Piña Colada is exceptional and highly recommended.read more

This place is authentic, adorable and you feel like you're in Mexico. We ordered Alfonso's tacos…read moreand they were off the charts!! We ordered spicy Don Julio silver Margaritas with Tajin on the rims and yes we went for seconds. Our main meal was chicken, chorizo fajitas and honestly, the best I've ever had. Waitress Kat so sweet and knowledgeable and the bartender Alfonso ROCKED!!! Highly recommend

This spot came highly recommended by a friend so I decided to give it a try since I was in the area…read more. I love anything steak so i ordered steak tacos and an order of chicken nachos. Everything was made fresh and had great flavors . The serving size is perfect if you want to share or not it's not to much . The nachos have Mexican street corn on them my first time having nachos like this but it was delicious. Guacamole was fresh and very delicious. The location is definitely a hidden gem it's very clean and cozy BUT ITS VERY COLD I would have loved to stay and eat but it was just as cold inside as it was outside . The staff is very friendly and they literally will make anything any way you want. Price point is not expensive it's decently priced for the servings you get.

This place use to be my favorite. It has gotten worse every time! I didn't mind it being pricey and…read moreI had to go pick it up because we are in the borderline of where they're willing to deliver. But the attitude and the quality is just not what it use to be. From forgetting part of my order, charging me, and then just a shrug on the shoulder, saying they don't know what happened, denying they made any mistake. Nonetheless, today was the last time we're ordering from them. Thought it would be nice to order tacos first cinco de mayo. This is the crap I got. No topping no condiments no sauce cold dry cardboard like tortillas/meat. So much for happy tacos.

Best tacos ever! Probably the best I've tried on Staten Island. I was craving for some this morning…read moreafter breakfast and walked up the hill to Taqueria El Gallo Azteca. The experience was very pleasant, and service was quick (I paid and I had a few minutes to go across the street to the Mexican bakery to get two cream puffs for a $1 while they make my tacos) while they made my food. I stopped by at around 11am and the place was empty but there are plenty of seats available in the taqueria with lots of Mexican drinks options. The ambiance was quiet. I asked for two cacti tacos, also known as the Taco Azteca at this taqueria as recommended by the other Yelpers. I started with two because I heard that their tacos run big. These tacos were enormous and I was full eating after just one taco and saved the other one for an afternoon snack!! They also give you a generous cup of green sauce, which is one of my favorites! Because normally when getting a cactus taco in the other boroughs, they only give you a straight vegetarian taco only, but I was very surprised it came with a big chunk of meats. For $10-12 for two big giant tacos, I feel like I am getting fed very well. I'll definitely be back again to try their lamb/goat soup as recommended by the other Yelpers.

That's definitely best Tacos in Island. Portions are big with fair prices. They cooking in front of…read moreyou. My favorite is taco Azteca, you literally full from one taco. But the most important thing- they not cheap (like everywhere else) with green sauce. Definitely will come back

Always the best. Great price & food is so delicious . I go there in the summer too. Eating here…read morereminded me of hotter dayyys but STILL THE BEST FOOD!!!

I ordered carne asada with rice and beans. The meat is not carne asada, it is a bistec lower…read morequality meat. I don't recommend anyone getting this meal if they expect higher quality meat.

God Bless America For this Food Truck, Amazing Best Chicken I've ever had chop cheese is good needs…read moremore toppings other than just lettuce, jerk taco delicious secret sauce is a Dream,man i Love this food truck Mo the chef very friendly and professional worker, love the design of the truck, Will be a forever customer. Thank You For existing please give me the recipe :)

Service horrible, place horrible, don't order here, never open don't even think they sell food…read moreanymore. They used to be good, they allow DoorDash orders and aren't even open, their website has times that aren't even accurate, at this point shut it down.

I ordered a chicken burrito bowl from here. It was good and fresh. I would have given them 5 stars…read morebut they gave me the wrong drink.

The food was authentic and very flavorful . Make sure to get the sauces they are amazing !!read more

Overall: top place for Authentic Mexican food! Prices are perfect, portions were huge, service was…read moreso kind. Food: the sampler was huge and had so much to try! The Birria Tacos were filled! Maybe a little more salt but the sopa was perfect. Churros crunchy and sweet comes with 4 and an ice cream scoop. The chocoflan is a special and they only have it sometimes. If they have it try it! Service: the restaurant owner was so kind and showed us pictures of all the foods. Inside: nice pop Mexican music, originals, and remixes. They also have outside seating.

Delicious food and reasonable prices. I ordered for delivery the steak and onions platter which had…read morea steak with onions, rice and beans, avocado and cheese. Absolutely phenomenal but a little salty. I always ask about the fresh juices they usually have different flavors everyday. The coconut juice is to die for!!!! They give such a big portion to. The pork and pineapple taco was so delicious and the lime added such a great pop of flavor. Hard to communicate with the person on the phone a bit of a language barrier when giving my address but I love this place very much!!! Definitely eat here and try the fresh juices

IF I COULD GIVE 0 STARS I WOULD!…read more I paid $26.10 for a chile relleno and a large Hibiscus (Jamaica) drink. I received this packaged and trusted it was well packed. I am unable to open and eat this because it is soaked in liquid. I haven't manipulated or moved this bag aside from carrying it by the handle and laying it flat on the floor of my cab. I called to explain this to the staff who offered no recourse except that it is not their responsibility, despite the fact that clearly, you do not know proper packaging or offer the items contain what you sell. Their seasoning is giving me a headache but I had no idea it was because it was leaked all over the bag. Shame on you and your cheap packaging, and poor customer service. Never again.

Everyone is always raving about California Tacos? Well, I've been to the best they have, and find…read morethis place is much better! They offer a whole lot more. Their "In house baker" is a genius. Everything they have is of the best quality! GREAT Salsa Verde! Recommend!