We haven't been here in over a decade but we very much enjoyed our meal at Casa Maya last night. We shared the carnitas and the garlic shrimp appetizer and both were delicious. The service was spot on as well, we will be back! read more

Tres leches is fantastic first time trying it definitely I will come back for more. I tried their carnitas and it was so tasty try making them extra crispy read more

Casa Maya - Tres leches - Mexican Near Me - Gillette, New Jersey

Casa Maya, located in Gillette and a quick drive through the Great Swamp Wildlife Refuge from Morristown and Harding, is a cozy, casual, and brightly-colored -- complete with strings of multi-colored chili pepper string lights and mariachi music -- Mexican BYOB restaurant that serves up generous portions of tasty, fresh Mexican inspired dishes as well as traditional fajitas, burritos, tacos, and combination plates at a reasonable price with terrific service. It had been a while since we had been to Casa Maya, but the food and service was just as good as we remembered. My dining companion and I enjoyed digging into the basket of complimentary tortilla chips and cilantro-forward salsa served as soon as we sat down, but both thought the chips could have finished with a touch of salt. I'm a big fan of the Puerco Guisado ($16), a stew-like dish comprised of seasoned chunks of tender, braised pork served with onions, peppers, tomatoes, and olives, served alongside Mexican rice as well as warm flour tortillas. YUM! The portion size was enough to satisfy my hunger and leave me enough leftover for a lunch the next day. (No comment on whether I'd also filled up on the complimentary tortilla chips.) My dining companion was in the mood for something lighter and started with a cup of chilled gazpacho soup ($5) followed by the Ranchero Salad ($12), a large portion of tossed salad of iceberg lettuce topped with avocado, a hard-boiled egg, tomato, peppers, and onions, both of which she really enjoyed. The restaurant was moderately busy while we were there for dinner on a Saturday night, but our servers checked in on several times during our meal to keep our water glasses topped off and make sure we didn't need anything and were enjoying our meals. I'd give it 4.5 stars, rounded up to 5 stars. We'll definitely be back. PRO TIP #1: There are only two or three parking spots in the small paved lot next to the restaurant on Hickory Tavern Road, but there's a large gravel parking lot behind the restaurant on Meyersville Road (on the left side when facing the front of the restaurant) and a paved walkway to the restaurant. Make sure you don't park in any of the spots designated "Resident Parking Only" -- unless you live there. PRO TIP #2: The restaurant maximizes of the small space. The layout is cramped with only hardwood booth seating and tile-topped tables that accommodate either two or four diners. I don't recommend it for larger parties -- unless you prefer to dine separately -- or people with limited flexibility or mobility who may have trouble navigating in a confined space. read more

Casa Maya - Puerco Guisado - Mexican Near Me - Gillette, New Jersey

Everything is excellent: food, service, prices , atmosphere, ambiance. Very comfortable cozy place to enjoy a wonderful Mexican meal. BYO. read more

I've been coming here for years. All of this for under $20 + a bag of chips and salsa. Awesome read more

Casa Maya - Bean/cheese burrito - Mexican Near Me - Gillette, New Jersey

This place really hit the spot. After building up an appetite at the nearby Great Swamp and Raptor Trust, I headed here for lunch on Labor Day with two of my chums. I was a little nervous because we showed up right around 2PM and Casa Maya's website indicated they closed for a bit at 2:30PM, but they let us in and got us a legit meal in time. The parking situation is a bit awkward and took some navigating. The best comp I can give is the Flatiron Building in New York; the building is basically at the end of a narrow triangle (aka Meyersville and Hickory Tavern), so you have enough space for one or two cars to comfortably pull in on the side, but otherwise it's too close to the road and you end up jutting out into traffic. My chum had to park behind the restaurant and a few other buildings, but it could have been worse. Thankfully I spotted a sign nearby with additional parking instructions or we might have had to have gotten a little more creative in that regard. The one major negative here is that it feels VERY cluttered and claustrophobic in the restaurant. I didn't see enough of the interior to confirm if they just built in too many tables/booths, but each dining area has a very high partition that makes it feel even smaller. It may just depend on your perspective - some might consider it cozy - but if I have to position my body at certain angles to comfortably navigate the restaurant and my booth, that's a problem for me. I've stayed away from burritos for a while after experiencing some substandard ones in the Financial District, but I decided to make a comeback with the Tijuana Burrito, which featured marinated pork. I thought it was super tasty. I don't think this type of Mexican restaurant/food would ever be considered truly authentic ethnic cuisine - sort of the Sweet & Sour Chinese takeout equivalent, I suppose - but I'm a huge fan. For someone like me with a texture-based palate who doesn't typically like crunchy stuff in the middle of something soft, this was perfect - everything was saucy and ground down, if that makes sense. The pork was juicy and flavorful, and the sauces were great. It was a very decent portion that I probably only finished because of how many steps I'd accrued in the Swamp. The service was very good, especially when you consider that they needed to get us our food well before the 2:30PM closure. The food was made to order and yet came out within minutes, allowing us to comfortably consume our entrees. They DID push us out a little after 2:30PM, but I really didn't have an issue with that - we were done with the food and they could have just not allowed new customers in by the time we came in (and we knew about the closure ahead of time). An understandable kick in the rump. I'm rarely in this area but I'd absolutely come back, especially now that I understand the weird triangle parking lot situation. read more

Casa Maya - Tijuana Burrito. - Mexican Near Me - Gillette, New Jersey

Great food. Cozy ambiance. Great prices. Awesome service. Great staff. Small, but Great food read more

Not sure why the reviews are low for this restaurant, I had a great experience! Service was quick, food large portions, and best of all, BYOB. You can get a pitcher of margarita mix and bring your own tequila. Interior decor gives a modern Mexican vibe. I tried the wet burrito and beef fajitas. I would recommend both of those menu items! Comes with free chips and salsa to munch on. read more

Casa Maya - Wet burrito ranchero - Mexican Near Me - Gillette, New Jersey

Haven't been to Casa Maya in years and super glad we came across this spot again! Food: the enchiladas Del Mar were insane. The wine sauce is packed with flavor and the dish had tons of seafood. The wet burrito was MASSIVE. It was also delicious but the seafood takes the cake. The Camarones in salsa verde (not pictured) were my absolute favorite dish. Perfectly cooked shrimp in delicious sauce. Service: the service was great. We were seated quickly, the food came quickly, and we were checked on multiple times. Ambiance: I love the ambiance here! It is definitely a bit dark but has such a unique feel. All of the decor is really cool. Value: 100% worth the prices. The portions are so big that nearly all of them could be split and the food was really good! read more

Casa Maya - Enchiladas Del Mar - Mexican Near Me - Gillette, New Jersey

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Our dinners were vile, big plates of slop. Our complaints fell on deaf ears. I was born in Texas and my husband lived there for years, so we know what good Mexican food is. This is NOT it. I regret picking through it to fish out the tiny shrimp. Alka Seltzer when I got home saved me. Such a pity, since it's a cute place - good decor, absolutely horrible food. Another pity is that I have to give one star to post this review. read more

I'm surprised that many of the other reviewers weren't as enthusiastic about this place as I was. I've been meaning to come here for a long time; a friend of mine eats here regularly, and she's very enthusiastic about it, saying it serves "genuine Mexican cuisine." I can't be sure about that; the last time I had "genuine Mexican cuisine" I was 10 years old, and was actually in Mexico. Speaking about Mexico, let me babble on about an experience I had with a feral dog on the outskirts of Mexico City once...nah, on 2nd thought, I'll spare the reader, anyone who has read this far...and get on with the review. You're welcome. I was on my once-weekly get together with my old friend...we were both tired of Italian, Thai and diner cuisine...and eventually decided on Mexican (after having a desultory conversation that recalled that old Ernest Borgnine movie "Marty"--- "Where do you wanna eat tonight?" "I dunno. Where do you wanna eat?" "I dunno..."). I always like Mexican when I have it, but I'm in no way an authority, and the only times I eat it these days tends to be when I'm helping my birth mother with her laundry, and she's treating me afterwards to lunch (she often has a yen for Mexican food). I enjoy it when I have it, but once you get past tortilla chips, tacos, burritos and quesadillas, I really don't know what I'm ordering. Which is why I usually stick to tortilla chips, tacos, burritos and quesadillas. I've passed this place countless times over the years when heading through the Great Swamp on my way back to Basking Ridge (it's longer but much more scenic and relaxing than Rt. 287), but parking initially was a problem. Right smack dab on a traffic circle (I detest traffic circles, although given this is a semi-rural area, it didn't present too much of a problem), I finally figured out that the large gravel lot in the back of the restaurant was the parking area after nearly getting clipped by a passing car after trying to park on the side of the restaurant. Inside, a young woman took our drink orders (water for my friend, without lemon, of course; a cola for me). I asked if we could have separate checks. The young woman looked at me, paused, and said, "No," before walking away. My friend said, "You realize she had no idea what you were asking." Obviously, English is not her 1st language. I did realize that, but it was kinda cute and charming, in its own way, and maybe an indication that that "genuine Mexican cuisine" I had heard about wasn't just a sales pitch, but actually true. Our main server, a polite and efficient gentleman fluent in English, started us off with an appetizer of crisp tortilla chips and chunky salsa. I wanted to try something different for the main course, so I ordered a Mexican stew called Puerco Guisado. As I've mentioned in reviews that include my old friend, he can be...well, a handful for any server. He had a million questions, which the server answered patiently, and he still couldn't seem to make up his mind (I sometimes think of my friend...not unkindly...as Little Lord Fauntleroy in a middle-aged man's body). He finally did make a selection (although I can't remember now what he ordered), and we were served in a timely fashion. I loved what I had. Marinated chunks of pork in a mole sauce, served with rice and flour tortillas (I avoided consuming the slices of green chili peppers dotting the dish, but, on 2nd thought, I don't think you're supposed to actually eat the chili slices. They're for seasoning or decoration? As I've said, I don't know much about Mexican cuisine, obviously.). I loved what I had; my friend loved his dish too. For dessert, I ordered a dish of vanilla ice cream. My friend again vacillated, and I told him to order the Tres Leches cake, which I've had in Colombian and Mexican restaurants, and have grown to love (why didn't I order it this time? It's very rich, and given all that I had already consumed, vanilla ice cream seemed almost like "diet food" in comparison-- in some ways, I'm like that person who orders a 5-course meal, and then has a yogurt and a diet Coke for dessert and thinks they're actually still on a diet. Delusional thinking? Yes. I'm the glutton who thinks he's "dieting."). My friend ordered the cake, soaked in sweet milk and smothered in whipped cream, and he was as enthusiastic about it as I was the first time I tried it. Service was fine, and the prices are fair. I'm always somewhat hesitant about giving any place 5 stars based on 1 experience, but we both agreed, my old friend and myself, that this was a 5-star dining experience. Maybe we've been too "contaminated" by too much diner cuisine, but we both agreed on the excellence of what we had, and we don't always agree on too much. Take that for what it's worth, I guess. (And we did get separate checks, by the way. Our main server had no problem with the request.) Very much recommended. read more

Good food, service was attentive and overall atmosphere was great! Nothing out of the ordinary - good or bad. Would come back here if I am in the area looking for a mexican restaurant again. read more

My favorite Mexican restaurant in the area! The food is always really good and the restaurant itself is super cute and cozy. Food: Every table gets salsa and chips to start. I usually get the cheese enchiladas. The enchiladas are gooey and the sides (rice and beans) are equally as delicious. Service: the service is always good and attentive read more

Casa Maya - Cheese enchilada - Mexican Near Me - Gillette, New Jersey

This is one of my favorite restaurants, consistently good food, great service. The salsa is EXCELLENT!! (Must be a cilantro fan) Nice vegetarian options read more

One of my familys favorite restaurants, i absolutely love casa maya. From the moment u step in the decor is so charming and the food is incredible- warm chips and salsa brought as soon as u sit down, and i feel like this is truly one of those places where i dont know what to recommend ppl bc i genuinely think everything is so good. The booths are such a great cozy way to catch up and talk and we tried the tres leches and flan desserts td and they were sooooo good. Cheese burrito was fantastic. read more

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Delicious, tasty fresh food. Friendly and welcoming staff, charming Mexican decor. We love this restaurant!

Soooo cute and authentic mexican food. We really liked it here! Service is great, the food came out hot and its BYOB. What more could you ask for!? The portions are also sooooo big! Definitely recommend! read more

We've been eating here for years, I just realized I never did a review. Good, solid, Mexican cuisine, with a lot of interesting specials, but you can't go wrong with the old standards -- burritos, tacos, and enchiladas are all excellent. The salsa that comes with the chips is amazing and always requires a refill! Staff is generally pleasant, and the prices aren't terrible for the area. Parking is a little tough, but there is a gravel parking lot behind the building if necessary. read more

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Some of the best Mexican food in the area. Nice decorations and delicious food. A must visit

The worst. Ever. It's like they don't care. I picked at the over-cooked black beans, old rice and sad tiny, tiny burrito and thought of my cats back home. I envied them and their nice canned Fancy Feast. read more

Casa Maya has been around for over 30 years in the center of Meyersville. This is not a trendy Mexican restaurant, it is an old school Tex-Mex spot with some great fajitas and other basic dishes. The food is always good and consistent. Nothing amazing, but comforting none the less. read more

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Casa Maya has excellent authentic Mexican food! Everything from the chips and salsa to entrees were fantastic. I ordered the barbecue shrimp and it fresh and flavorful. My son ordered enchiladas de jaiba and it was perfectly spiced without being overwhelming. And the decor was cute too. Highly recommend! read more

Decor is terrific, and if you score a booth for two it almost seems like you're dining privately. Eclectic and charming spot, attentive service-wine glasses came out straight away. Loads of parking in the adjacent lot. You will be brought a giant bowl of tortilla chips and a pot of decent salsa. Save those chips for the freshly made guacamole, as they're better than the puffier ones that accompany it. Shrimp in garlic sauce offers larger shrimp that you get elsewhere. My chile relleno was terrific, and the rice and beans came out piping hot-can't remember getting that anywhere. All it needed was a few drops of green sauce to bring it alive. read more

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Very cute restaurant, we went at 6pm on a Thursday and there wasn't a wait. Loved the atmosphere and the service was wonderful. They served generous portions of food however slightly bland and only had one bottle of hot sauce available. We ordered the huevos rancheros and carnitas. Would go back for the ambiance however would suggest adding a bit more variety of hot sauces to spice it up a bit. read more

Casa Maya - Huevos Rancheros - Mexican Near Me - Gillette, New Jersey

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This was my first time eating at casa maya even though I live locally. I ordered carry out. I suggest that if it's the weekend give yourself time to order and order ahead. For example, we called at 6:30 pm and then told us to call back because they weren't taking any more orders at that time, but because we wanted to pick our order up at 7:30, they were able to take it. For an appetizer I ordered the chicken quesadilla and for entrees we ordered the chicken burrito and steak ranchero. The order came with chips and salsa. The chicken quesadilla was really tasty. It was made with shredded chicken and not cubed. Pretty standard and yummy. Our entrees were very nice size portions. We finished our dinners satisfied for sure and I had some left over for a few days. The burrito was yummy full of cheese, refried beans tomatoes olives, yum! My steak came with a side of rice and sour cream. We also had a side of guacamole. Everything was really excellent. I will be ordering again and look forward to dining in soon! read more

Casa Maya - Chicken quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Gillette, New Jersey

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Outstanding dinner. Food was delicious, staff were welcoming and attentive. Couldn't ask for a better overall experience. Highly recommend!! read more

Casa Maya - Mexican Near Me - Gillette, New Jersey

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Excellent establishment, has a great Spanish feel about it, had the beef fajitas they were excellent, nice size portions. The service was great I enjoyed going there for dinner with my family, read more

This place is always good and busy. The food remains very good. Tonight I tried a barbecue shrimp dish with all the extras except beans. It was delicious with about 6-8 big shrimp. My husband had pork enchiladas, always very good. The salsa and chips are fresh and plentiful. The restaurant seating is tight but comfortable . read more

Just happened to drive by this place on our way to another restaurant - we were starving and decided to stop in here instead lol. The place is cute with lots of decor to build the proper ambiance. We were seated right away and served chips and salsa. We were starving and dived right into the chips and salsa. The place is byob. We ordered the shrimp fajitas and Diablo shrimp entree which came in large portions (much appreciated). The food was great! We were stuffed and had no room for dessert although the tres leches cake looked pretty tempting. If in the area and craving Mexican food, I'd recommend. read more

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Small tables and narrow aisles, traditional Aztec artifacts give this restaurant a nice atmosphere. Not in a mall a plus. Good lunch specials menu choices ($12.95). Chips and salsa good. Food lightly fried. Excellent black bean soup and cold gazpacho. Friendly service a little slow. Parking in a lot. Very solid choice: could be better, but way above average. Recommended. read more

Definition of a hidden gem! The food is very flavorful and delicious. Our go to is take out fajitas. Huge portions and they taste even better as left overs! read more

Casa Maya - Chicken and beef fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Gillette, New Jersey

This place is so cute- thoroughly enjoyed lunch here today. It wasn't overcrowded on a Sunday afternoon at 2. We got a cozy booth and gazed at the eclectic objects all around. I had the carnitas and was very satisfied. The place is a bit unusual in that it's a single restaurant in a residential area. I thought it was known as Meyersville or Long Hill, but I'm not knowledgeable at all. I guess I have to believe this address, which says it's in Gillette. Anyway it's the restaurant one passes if biking through the Great Swamp. I went today after visiting the Raptor Trust in Millington. Come to think of it, it only had a few parking spots- where do people park after that? The tres leches cake was just ok in my opinion. I'm used to it being more moist/ having liquid soaked through. I commented on the listing where I last had tres leches cake, but it's gone now. Yelp editors that go through and delete things that don't look like tips to them. Anyway everyone does this dessert differently, I suppose. This one was firm cake. Still tasted good. read more

Casa Maya - Carnitas and a mixed platter - Mexican Near Me - Gillette, New Jersey

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I went to Casa Maya in Gillette for lunch on Sunday - It has been my favorite Mexican restaurant for many decades. I was so disappointed by the lunch I had - the ranchero wet burrito had no green chili sauce, the jalapenos were tasteless, there was no heat at all in the lunch and it had kind of salad on top...it was not as big as usual and the filling was so so when it used to be fantastic. ....Very very disappointing. I tried to question the staff but no one understood me. The prices were much higher and the quality much lower. Our waiter said the chef was nao there so I will try it one more time during the week and decide. Maybe this was a bad bad exception but I am surprised they would leave someDisone cooking who does not know their dishes. read more

It's funny. My wife and I found a small exquisite Mexican restaurant over twenty years ago and reveled with its authentic menu offerings Casa Maya Mexican restaurant in Gillette, Jersey was the name of the place and we returned many times back then. Then for reasons that I can't remember, we forgot about the place. Quite by accident, we were in the area looking for a place to eat last week, and if you're a resident of New Jersey, you know how hard that is on a Monday. Luckily, Casa Maya in Gillette, was open, and it was like a gift from Quetzalcóatl. Casa Maya has a small, warm and inviting atmosphere with traditional Mexican decor. The rustic elements create a cozy setting perfect for a casual meal with friends and/or family. The service at Casa Maya was attentive, friendly and on the spot. The moment you are seated your server brings you a bowl of warm, crisp Tortilla Chips accompanied by homemade salsa. Our server was knowledgeable about the menu and offered helpful recommendations. My go-to Mexican Entrée is beef and/or Chicken Fajitas. The Fajitas at Casa Maya were a highlight of the meal. Served sizzling hot, the combination of tender, well-seasoned meat and perfectly grilled veggies was a mouthwatering delight. The portion size was generous, making it great for sharing. While this time I focused on the fajitas, I also sampled some of their other dishes. The enchiladas and tacos were equally delicious, showcasing authentic flavors and quality ingredients. Overall, Casa Maya provides a satisfying Mexican dining experience. And by my reckoning, they've been doing it for over twenty years. Prices were fair and didn't empty my wallet. Casa Maya in Gillette New Jersey is a great choice for Mexican cuisine lovers. The fajitas and the delightful tortilla chips with salsa are must-tries. With friendly service and a charming ambiance, it's a place worth visiting for a flavorful fiesta. read more

Lovely small restaurant, (BYOB) easy parking, gentle spanish music ambience. We were there on Sunday afternoon, not crowded. The carnitas (shredded pork) was fabulous, with many condiments, and the beef (flour) burrito also very good. Jarrito mango sodas perfect. OMG just noticed from another review they make tres leches for dessert -- I may go back tomorrow! read more

Use to love this restaurant . Went last night May 24. The food was awful. The guacamole had avocado and something else add to it to double the quantity and didn't even taste like guacamole. The flavor of the rice was bland. The chicken fajitas use to be the best around these were uneatable. The wet burrito was also just ok and a lot smaller . They all got very expensive for the quality. So sad. read more

Everything about our dinner was excellent. The service was attentive, the food came out fresh and hot, the ambience was authentic Mexico. I had the Enchiladas Mole. The mole was so great with the taste of cocoa, peanuts and cinnamon. The carnitas (pork) was tender and flavorful. It came with a nice size helping of delicious frijoles and Mexican rice. My wife had the carnitas served fajitas style with all the fixings including guacamole, sour cream, rice and beans and fresh hot tortillas. The prices were fair concerning the current state of inflation. However, it is BYOB, so that is a huge plus if you want to bring some tequila or a bottle of wine. They will provide you with a cork screw and wine glasses with no corking fee! We have been to this restaurant three times now and each time it has exceeded our expectations. We will continue to frequent this location. One word of advice, get there early because it is small and they do not take reservations. read more

Ordered take out twice here, both time ordered Pork fajita but both time we ended getting chicken! The flavor is good however i don't believe they made mistakes both time, this felt like "they purposely give us chicken" either they don't have pork or they choose cheaper meat to give us. we will go again for sure to try the pork fajita then update this review!! read more

Hadn't been there for a long time. Was always average, this time horrible!!! Went with my grandson after a walk in the swamp. He wanted cheese tacos with lettuce and tomato. Plate came out with the cheese melted and stuck to the plate under the lettuce and tomato . Had to scrape off the cheese to add to the tortillas. I had the chicken in mole, mole was horrid. Waiters couldn't have been more grumpy! Never again. read more

We were exploring the Great Swamp, and were looking for a place to grab a bite, so we stopped in here on Sunday afternoon. We were between lunch and dinner, so decided to split an order of the Chili Nachos. The place was surprisingly crowded for mid-afternoon on a Sunday, and we ended up having to wait a few minutes - but they were quick to apologize for the slight delay, and led us to our table for two (a really small table). It was fine for a snack, but if we wanted to order dinner, it would be very tight. They are BYOB, which is always nice. Service was good, and with a smile - which is much appreciated. Even though we only wanted to share something, they still treated us as valued customers - which sadly doesn't always happen at other places. The chips and salsa were very good - and a nice way to pass the time while waiting for our food. Our nachos came out on a sizzling platter - and they were really good with lots of stuff - chili, beans, cheese, guac, sour cream - and all bubbly and hot. We'll definitely be back - and hopefully for dinner next time! read more