Maya - San Francisco

06/10/04

Impressed

by funloverinsf at Citysearch

I wasn't sure what to expect for upscale Mexican and after reading other reviews, but I took a gamble and tried it for a business lunch. Everyone loved it! The food and service were excellent; the ceviche, pork quesadillas and both prawn entrees were all wonderful...even the sorbet desert was delicious. I can't wait to try Maya for dinner.

• Pros: delicious flavor, impeccable service
• Cons: so good i couldn't st, op eating...so full, when I left

10/07/03

Sometimes disappointing

by candicemcf at Citysearch

I've eaten here several times, mostly for lunch. It's a beautiful spot, and a pleasant escape from the office, but the food hasn't always met my expectations.

On the good side, the guacamole is some of the best I've ever had, as long as you have plenty of iced tea. It's on the spicy side.

One night, I had salmon ceviche that was outstanding, but the next time I was there, it was just OK. And their tortilla soup is like no other I've had. It came barely hot and tasted like flavored tomato soup.

But I know several people who only have excellent things to say about it. I'll definitely be back, but I think they could work to make the food better.

• Pros: beautiful, good service, welcoming hostesses
• Cons: food inconsistent, not cheap

05/11/03

Best Mexican!

by luckyrainbow at Citysearch

The fish dishes were awesome! The halibut and red snapper dishes were complemented with delicious sides and the coconut cheesecake for dessert was incredible! The service was average and rather slow for early dinner but the ambience and great food made up for it. Definitely no burrito place here!

• Pros: Parking across street, Good prix fixe menu

01/29/03

Don't eat here

by sfveggie at Citysearch

I've been excitedly waiting to try Maya. Unfortunately, I was disappointed by high prices, mediocre service, and bland food. A house margarita comes in a small glass and is $6.75! They refused to accomodate a very simple vegetarian request that even the most economical of Mexican restaurants in the Mission have been more than happy to. When I did get my appetizer-entree, someone had dumped too much fake smoke flavoring in--it was inedible. I will never go back here.

• Cons: high prices, mediocre service, bland food

12/15/02

a tastebud adventure

by paulsandberg at Citysearch

truly a wondrous experience. Imaginative combination of spices, some of which I had never experienced before.

Use your sense of adventure and you won't be disappointed.

The service can occasionally be spotty and I'm not sure our waiter quite understood our questions concerning Chilean wine, but this did not detract from a stellar treat for the tastebuds

• Pros: food
• Cons: service

11/06/02

Stick to the taco truck.

by ducmonster at Citysearch

Unimaginative taste and presentation masquerading as "gourmet" Mexican. What a disappointment.

11/05/02

Viva Maya!

by TigerSF at Citysearch

I never thought of Mexican food as fancy, or anything truly special. I was happily surprised to find the food unique, and mouth-watering not to mention the exceptional service and menu pricing. I had a shrimp and langostino dish. The shrimp were large and perfectly cooked, although I only had one small langostino. They were served in a bowl atop a paste type of sauce rich with flavors and spices. I would highly recommend Maya to anyone looking for that "hidden treasure" in Mexican cuisine! ~TigerSF

• Pros: Terrific Menu, Well priced, Awesome Food!

10/17/02

Disappointed!

by jzarate at Citysearch

My husband and I went to Maya for his birthday. Possibly expectations were higher than normal because it was a celbritory night, but Maya was a big disappointment. The food was good, I really enjoyed it, but my husband thought it wasn't the best. The service was terrible (don't ever sit outside in the evening, you'll be forgotten about), and my husband had to go and get someone in order to pay our bill. Overall, it was not worth the money.

• Pros: food, drinks
• Cons: service, slow

10/15/02

Amazing!

by mydogmoe at Citysearch

Ok, one of the most amazing meals I have ever had! I just decided to be adventurous and choose a dish, and it was absolutely amazing. I had the Camarones Azteca and I highly recommend it. I also had some ceviche and it was incredible. I highly recommend it.

09/11/02

Prob the best in SF

by tlpyers at Citysearch

I have frequented this place many times after seeing the Chef at the Macy food demonstration. I have never been disapointed. Favorites include the ceviche, elote (roasted corn puree), pechuga adobada, the mole, and langosta (lobster).

Fab margueritas and guac.