May 2026 I recently tried Gran Maya for the first time. We were seated immediately and had our drinks before we could even open the menu. We both enjoyed our dishes. I ordered a fajita taco salad. I was okay with the salad until I bit into a cucumber. I've never had a cucumber in my fajita taco salad before. It wasn't bad, just different. I also wanted CB Oreos but didn't want them with the ice cream and chocolate syrup, just plain. They were amazing! I would actually come back here just for the churros! read more

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First time at Gran Maya Mexican Grill. Not sure why it took me so long, but they've been on my list a long time. Unfortunately this review is tardy, my apologies. I dined with them for an early weekday meal in mid May. Upon arrival there was plenty of parking in their own lot. A friendly hostess seated our party of five with menus. We had a waiter bring waters as we decided on our food. The dining room was spacious and spic and span. The bar sets in the center. There was almost no guest upon arrival. It filled in to some degree with military with the base nearby. Our waiter set us up with chips and salsa that were ok taste wise. They do not offer the white sauce I prefer. We decided as a table to get table cause guacamole. The staff was great and it's bit of a show to see it made in front of you. Tipping is optional, but we did. We all agreed it was tasty and more than enough for five. I ordered the steak ranchero that's a ribeye, refried beans, rice and two eggs. It pricey, but proved to be delicious meal. Others ordered various items and enjoyed. All meals were delivered at the same time within 15 minutes. There was also a quick check, but then no follow up for water refills unfortunately. Overall a good experience and would return. I will say Mexican is no longer a reasonable meal out anymore. read more

Gran Maya Mexican Grill is a solid Mexican spot. It takes the place of what used to be AppleBee's with a similar configuration but different decorations. The food is solid and I enjoyed my carne asada burrito but the meat wasn't seasoned evenly. Sometimes there was an explosion of flavors and sometimes I didn't taste anything. Their margaritas are decent and not too strong. Their fried ice cream is a fun and shareable treat as well. Decent spot to get Mexican. read more

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I really enjoyed this restaurant. The service was excellent. Our server was from Chiapas, Mexico. I did not get his name unfortunately but he was great. The food was very good. I would go back. The table-made guacamole was fantastic. I got the California Quesadilla. It was not loaded with cheese and was really good. This was an unplanned visit and it did not disappoint at all. We were a group of four and all of us got something different and all of us were pleased. The California Burrito was probably the winner at the table. Thanks for a great meal! read more

I came here finally wanted to go in ever since it opened, haven't so I had a lot more time today so I went and ordered to go and inside was lovely clean and beautiful. The server who took my order was friendly. I ordered Tortas of the lunch menu with steak and than I also got the tacos de carne asada for my brother. Took it home and the torta the bread was flat, but it was good. The salsa was tasty and good flavor. The chips were ok and than my brother said the tacos were good and the rice was good as well. Took 10 minutes wait, but did not seem long will go back to try the other items on the menu. Though when I looked on the menu on website the lunch price for the tortas was not the same as I ordered at the restaurant, but it was fine I had enough. Menu needs to update the prices though to reflect. read more

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Great food, nice portions and fantastic service! Our family tried Gran Maya for the first time this week and were pleasantly surprised. Unfortunately, I was so hungry that I started eating before thinking to get a picture. Everything we ordered was fantastic! If you like hot sauce, ask for their homemade hot great heat and flavor. Gran Maya is a new family favorite!!! read more

I came in and had chicken chimichangas, and it was delicious. If I lived in the area, this would be my spot. The customer service was on point, and the staff made sure my chips and salsa stayed topped off. 10 out of 10 would highly recommend. read more

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OK! Aim not too sure how to put this experience into words. So this is the place my bestie chose for her birthday. Let's start with our server. She was very pleasant and attentive we kinda figured out she was a little new because other staff came over to ensure we had what we ordered or needed. A few of us had drinks. I chose the Dirty Shirley which is the Vodka added version of a Shirley Temple. Well that was a horrible choice as it tasted like Robitussen DM. So that didn't get finished so never order that drink... now the reason I gave them 3 stars is because we went to use the female bathroom and how can i describe it. You ever talk to someone that had rotting stomach bad breath like that not eating onions bad breath that's something rotting deep down in your stomach bad breath. Well that bathroom smell like the pipes were rotting from the inside. The whole time I was in there I became a mouth breather. Then I thought what if it's something airborne OMG! How am I going to breathe through this. Grand Maya please get your pipes fixed, because other than that you could've had 41/2 stars. Fix it Jesus! read more

Gran Maya Mexican Grill - The birthday cart - Mexican Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Food was great, reminds me of home. The ambience is stupendous! Don't forget to order a large spicy margarita.

Everything was great from the servers to the food, definitely a relaxing experience to take my kids out and enjoy. The music was not overpowering and the food came out great!! read more

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My wife is Mexican and loved the food and music here! They made guac in front of us and it was an authentic experience. Highly recommend to anyone looking for good Mexican food!! read more

Birria tacos were some of the best I've ever had. Ordered the margarita, it was a little too sweet but overall I would come back and I enjoyed it. I went later in the night and the atmosphere was a little off, but it was good. read more

Honestly wish I could give it 0 stars. Got charged $19 for 3 tacos. No rice, no beans, just tacos. They don't even have the white sauce for the chips which is a staple in this area. read more

I visited Gran Maya twice over two weeks. I can say I enjoyed both of my visits. Pictured below is the Fried Avocado Tacos and a Steak Quesadilla. After all of the toppings the tacos were great (minus the store bought barely toasted tortillas). The quesadillas tasted fine but nothing crazy to make it stand out from other Mexican grills. Service was odd however, I was seated by one person, drink brought by another, third one took my order, and a fourth for the bill. Regardless, I was always taken care of with refreshments and check ins. This restaurant seems to be on the slower side both times I've visited but with that being said the staff is still constantly moving whether it be cleaning, stocking, or checking in on customers. Restaurant was very clean and felt pleasant to be in as a result. I believe the restaurant could possibly benefit from things such as fresh made tortillas in house. Or perhaps a better structured staff. With all that said I definitely recommend this place to anyone who enjoy a Mexican grill. read more

Gran Maya Mexican Grill - Fried Avocado Tacos Carne Asada Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

I came to visit this area from out of town and the staff was extremely rude. I explained that my drink was nasty and instead of offering to replace it or take it off after only tasting it. The MANAGER Said i would have to pay for my drink even if i didn't like it . The star rating is a sham!!! I came to visit this area from out of town and the staff was extremely rude. I explained that my drink was nasty and instead of offering to replace it or take it off after only tasting it. The MANAGER Said i would have to pay for my drink even if i didn't like it . The star rating is a sham!!! read more

I really enjoyed my experience at Gran Maya. My friends and I showed up at lunchtime just about an hour after opening. The parking lot was big and empty so we were not sure what to expect. Fortunately, we were met with smiling faces and were seated immediately. Our server, Isabela, was great and helped me choose something from the menu. Before she left for her break, she communicated to us that we should ask another server to help us, who was very friendly and helpful as well. I got the birria tacos and they were really delicious and filling. While we were eating, many more parties filled the tables and the environment felt much more homey and family-friendly. I loved the food and the music! I look forward to coming back again. read more

Gran Maya Mexican Grill - Birria Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

My family and I tried Gran Maya Mexican Grill for lunch today. My first thoughts are we should have checked the place out sooner! The food was fantastic and portions were ample. Margaritas were excellent too. Come check GRÀN MAYA out, you will not be disappointed! read more

My husband and I finally tried Gran Maya on a Saturday evening. We recently moved closer to the area and have been on a mission to find the best Mexican restaurant nearby. Gran Maya made the list, but unfortunately, it's not at the top for us. I pass by the restaurant often, and the parking lot never seems full--this was the case when we arrived, so we were seated right away. The restaurant was spacious with plenty of seating, and with few customers that evening, we enjoyed a quiet dinner. We started with complimentary chips and salsa, but we had to ask for the white sauce--just something to keep in mind. I ordered the Burrito California as a bowl instead of in a tortilla, and they were happy to accommodate. My husband went for the Texas Burrito. Both dishes arrived quickly, were generously portioned, fresh, and flavorful. While it's not the best Mexican food I've had, the food was good, and the environment was nice. It's worth a try if you're in the area. read more

There is no wait time. Fast service. It is not as good as my favorite Mexican restaurant Food is a little on the greasy side when it is steak. Fajitas taco salad was just Ok. I have had a few things and it seems a bit smaller and I am always comparing it to my favorite place. There always seems to be one waiter and they have never been busy. When you don't see cars in the parking lot and it is not busy inside that usually means they are not that good and we have a lot of Mexican restaurant in this area. It is a big restaurant. We have tried them a few times because the first time we went was not great. I like their white sauce for dipping but their salsa is a bit bland and they have thick chips and they toast them a bit to much. Well the best thing I can say is that they can improve and I will be happy to hopefully increase stars just because they are the closest to our house. So far they are not as good as my favorite read more

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Good Mexican restaurant!! This restaurant is still fairly new. We came to check it out for dinner and it was pretty empty. This is a pretty big restaurant, lot of tables available so bigger parties would have no issue. We came with friends so there was about 15 of us. There was no wait and they were able to get a nice long table for us to sit together. We ordered apps, drinks and dinner which didn't take long. Staff was friendly and accommodating. We would come back again to try other items on their menu. read more

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I had high hopes but sadly did not like the food or presentation. Pros.....Parking lot, clean, I liked the inside and decor. Service was good. They have HH, lunch specials, vegetarian options and a kids menu. I sat at the bar. The cucumber jalapeño margarita was good. The salsa was good with the chips. The chips were ehhhh. Definitely not made in house and bland. They were warm which I liked. I finally decided on the Fish Tacos and they came with rice. 1st the presentation. Boring and I have never had tacos served like this. Never! A piece of fish in a tortilla with everything on the side. And it was very bland and fishy at the same time....if that makes sense. The rice was way way overcooked and was mushy and bland. I had 2 bites. Sadly, I don't think I would return or recommend. There are so many Mexican restaurants in this area that I prefer. Maybe I ordered the wrong item....I don't know but I didn't care much for the food. read more

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The food here is excellent and this is our go to restaurant for special occasions and celebrations. My wife and I especially love the chimichangas as well as their queso fundido. Service is fast and friendly. If you're looking for great Mexican food, this is a wonderful spot! read more

Like most of the time, this was an unplanned dinner with my wife while we're out running errands. She knows I love Mexican food, so she suggested stopping at Gan Maya. 1st of all, this is not your typical Mexican restaurant we have here in Virginia Beach. I know this because they do not serve that funky white sauce with the chips. That is so popular around here and only here. On the bright side, their salsa was very fresh. You could definitely taste they had not been sitting around in a large container for days. For dinner, I was craving seafood. I know right why go to a Mexican restaurant. Well, it was a great decision. I had the Enchiladas El Amigo. Which was 3 Enchiladas filled with grilled shrimp crab meat onions and tomatoes topped with cheese sauce. Kind of sounds like an odd combination, and everyone says do not serve cheese with your seafood. I'm telling you that was an excellent meal. On top of that, even though we showed up late, the service was outstanding. We never felt rushed and were able to enjoy our meal. Growing up out west, I'm always on the search for some good Mexican food. So, considering this is probably the most authentic Mexican food I've ever had in Virginia Beach, I will be returning Many times in the future and I would most definitely recommend this restaurant unless you're really in to that funky white sauce. read more

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This place is such a surprise when you walk inside. Beautifully decorated. Staff is very welcoming. The food, well the food was delicious. I wish I had taken a pictorial of the burrito my son ordered. Superb!! read more

Food poisoning. I ate here and three hours later my stomach blew up and I was so bloated and started feeling so sick and I vomited. I need people to be more careful with food safety. Definitely food poisoning bc I almost immediately felt better. read more

Very large burrito for a great price. It came out quickly and the service was splendid. The quality of the burrito was fantastic everything was cooked perfectly. I'm excited to try everything else on the menu. :)) read more

Gran Maya Mexican Grill - Burrito California - Mexican Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

This restaurant opened on October 5, 2020 and is located where the Applebee's used to be on General Booth Blvd. From the beginning of the year until opening, you could see them working on getting the place set up and built, inside and out, even during a pandemic. My first visit here was on October 5, 2020 (opening day). If you were in here when it was still Applebee's years ago, the setup in here was very similar, with the bar in the middle of the restaurant and seating all around. The décor inside is good as well. We came in around 4 pm that day, so it wasn't that busy at the time and were immediately greeted when we came in and then seated. Like most other Mexican restaurants, within seconds of being seated, someone came over with chips, salsa, and white sauce. Our server, who was Sofia, came over just after that. She introduced herself and asked us for our drink orders. We both went with tea. After bringing the drinks, she asked if we were ready to order, but weren't quite ready yet for entrées, but we did order a cheese dip appetizer. A few minutes later, our server came over with the cheese dip and we were ready to order. I ended up going with the Burrito Loco with Chicken and my mom ordered the Chimichangas (soft) with beef. About 8 to 10 minutes later, our orders came to the table. The food looked good and it was hot. The Burrito Loco was really good and had some good flavor to it as well. My mom enjoyed her chimichangas as well. We were both definitely full by the time we were done. Overall, we had a great experience on opening day. The food and service were great and will definitely visit in the future. I do want to note that I asked if they take competitor coupons like some other Mexican restaurants in the area and they said they do not. If you are in the General Booth and Dam Neck area of Virginia Beach and looking for a Mexican place, this place is worth checking out. read more

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Me and my wife really like the food here! Coming from Houston this place taste like home.

Not sure how long they've been in business, but the interior is fresh and clean, the menu's were spotless. The menu was varied and included items like goat that you don't see often. Service very efficient. Prices very reasonable and food was delicious. Restrooms clean. read more

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This place is the best Mexican around! The food is at a higher level - the Burrito California and table-side guacamole are MUST HAVES! The food is at a higher level. Service is quick but not rushed and overall vibes/atmosphere are great. read more

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I was interested in trying a different place with my family for once. It was clean inside and service was okay we had two different servers but only saw one majority of the time. The food came out and it looked like a lunch portion, honestly it was really basic for the price definitely not filling at all. I honestly haven't felt good since I left and I won't be back. read more

Finally went to Grant Maya because my wife had a craving for Mexican. So we had a double date with friends. I've been curious about the place sence they remodeled the old Applebee's. The place was clean and comfortable. The service was very good. Attentive without being overbearing. My wife had a margarita. I took a sip and it had a great taste. It had enough booze for a buzz without getting hammered. Nice. The food was excellent. Everyone was happy with the food. We didn't feel rushed. We could hear each other with no trouble. We will be back. read more

The service is amazing! The servers came right away, made sure we had what we needed and gave us our food fresh off the grill. The food was amazing! So fresh and savory! You can never go wrong with eating here. The environment is calm and cool, great place to bring friends and family! It's very spacious and has a great bar with so many drink options (the margaritas are the best) the servers are always so nice and check up on us making sure we have all we need, they're so friendly and have great food recommendations. If you're trying to get some authentic Mexican food with a great environment then this is the place to go read more

Great food and the drinks were awesome. My wife and I stumbled upon this treasure and enjoyed every moment of it. Ervin our server was amazing too! Check this place out when you get a chance. read more

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My mother love Love LOVES this place, but we went the other day and my stomach had a terrible reaction to it. I asked her about it and she said that she has that problem EVERY time she goes??? But she says the tummy problems are worth how good it is. She gets the Pollo Vallarta and my dad gets Pollo Tropical and they both swear by it. The service and atmosphere are great but if you have a sensitive stomach like me and don't have time for multiple bathroom trips the next day then maybe skip it this time! read more

My favorite Mexican this side of town and we're tried them all! And are picky. They have ceviche too which we love and an extensive menu with great specials as well. read more

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I love the fact that they had vegan options on the menu the food was great the service was excellent

This place is amazing!!! The staff is great and the food is always delicious. It is never crowded, which is super surprising because I've been going to this place a few times each month and have never had a bad experience. I love Gran Maya!!!! read more

Gran Maya Mexican Grill - The California burrito is so delicious!!!!! - Mexican Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Just had lunch here and ordered the steak burrito bowl. The waiter brought the usual tortilla chips and dip which were good but the chips were a little on the stale side but not bad. Ordered a small dos equis draft and was surprised because it looked like about 20 oz. Not a huge problem but the price was over $6 so thought that was a bit much. The Entree is why I give them 5 stars because it was VERY delicious and included a full sliced avocada and a generous portion of great tasting steak which is often not the case at a Mexican restaurant. Getting the bill took a little longer then i liked but then saw my waiter taking out an order to go and the manager stepped in to assist. Finally so many times the food in Mexican restaurants is almost identical but Gran Mayo has a very interesting variety of dishes so highly reccomend to anyone who was thinking about going read more

Gran Maya Mexican Grill - Steak burrito bowl - Mexican Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Ordered for pickup and the food was delicious. Called to order and the guy taking the order was very accommodating and thorough. Decent price for the amount of food we got. read more