Maya - San Francisco

03/10/07

Fresh & delicious

by f8d at Citysearch

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

12/30/05

Know before you go

by kateyes at Citysearch

Whatever specials they claim to have listed on websites - they don't. Be prepared to pay full price for everything. That said, the food is excellent. Chili Relleno is unbelievable. They have a few vegetarian options that are really good. It's expensive, but at least somewhat worth it.

• Pros: delicious, ambiance
• Cons: misleading info

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

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

07/26/02

Great drinks

by BCannon at Citysearch

Great drinks for Happy Hour. Food can be a little expensive, but very good. Certainly recommend it.