(415) 543-2928
303 2nd St
San Francisco,
CA
94107
37.7855
-122.3965
Neighborhoods: Central East, South Beach
Maya Restaurant
What People Are Saying About Maya Restaurant
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In Short – New York-based chef and owner Richard Sandoval has garnered a San Francisco following with the openin of his elegant West coast Mexican restaurant. Although honored for its traditional execution of classic dishes such as tomales and mole, Maya really touches the hearts of foodies and critics with innovative touches such as manchego and huitacoche dumplings. Prix-fixe menus, inspired food, and elegant yet relaxed decor will keep this Mexican spot on the map.
03/10/07
Fresh & delicious
by f8d
I am not a huge mexican food fan but I enjoy this restaurant & have dined there a few times. Tip: The $20 prix fixe lunch is a great deal which includes appetizer, entree, sorbet & non-alcoholic beverage. In fact, 2 of the prix fixe lunches may be shared among 3 diners if they are not large eaters. Tamal al chipotle - yummy. Quesadillas surtidas - ok. Ensalada de espinaca - ok, nothing special. Pepito (torta) - delicious, skirt steak was tender. Quesadilla abierta de camarones - ok, lots of cheese & only 3 shrimp. Mole poblano - tasty. The sorbets were fresh & fruity. Recommend the agua fresca beverage. Downside - noisy due to 2 large groups & the music.
- Pros: prix fixe $20 lunch
- Cons: noisy, weekday parking challenge
11/11/06
Go for the top-shelf margarita, but the concept and execution of the food was way off
by warrensf
I went to Maya on a Friday night. There were 8 of us, so I had a good overview of the food selection. There was a lamb sirloin dish on the menu, which was unusual for a Mexican restaurant. So I took the plunge and ordered it. I don't recommend at all. The meat was gamey and tough. The balsamic-infused portabello mushroom garnish was a nice idea, but was heavy-handed. My friend had the carnitas (roast pork) dish. That was the only good dish on the menu. The desserts weren't that special. I recommend Maya only for the high-end tequilas.
10/12/06
Best Snapper and Margaritas Ever!
by rakeshtondon
This ain't no burrito joint - ain't no taqueria. It's where you want to go for grand mexican food. We went there expecting a lot, and were pleasantly surprised to get more than we expected. The guac was fresh, spicy and just perfect. The Chilli Rellenos were the best I've ever had, and the red snapper was the freshest I've ever had in San Francisco. Even the variety of drinks impressed my fiance, and added to the excellent meal we were already enjoying. Two thumbs up big!!! I highly recommend it. Please make reservations to avoid a wait. The service is so-so, but overall makes for a great evening.
- Pros: Excellent food - fresh and tasty
- Cons: Service is kamsi-kamsa
The Details on Maya Restaurant
Save Money:
Happy hour, Mon-Fri 5pm-7pm, includes $5 top drinks and complimentary botana (snacks).
Save Time:
Next to the sit-down establishment is Maya's very reasonably priced to-go lunch spot, open Mon-Fri 11:30am-2pm.
Parking:
Five dollars gets you all-night parking at a paid lot across the street.
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