An Unforgettable Quesabirria Experience at Maya's Cafe Mexican Cuisine!…read more Finding truly exceptional Mexican food can sometimes feel like a quest, but my visit to Maya's Cafe Mexican Cuisine delivered in a big way, specifically with their phenomenal Quesabirria. From the moment it arrived, I had a feeling it would be special, and I was not disappointed. The quesabirria itself was a masterpiece of flavor and texture. It was immediately clear that freshness was a priority here. The tortilla was perfectly crisped, providing a satisfying base for the generous filling inside. But the real star was the birria steak - it was incredibly tender, bursting with juice, and packed with a deep, savory taste that spoke of careful preparation and quality ingredients. Each bite was simply delicious. What truly elevated the dish, however, were the thoughtful details. The fresh cilantro wasn't just sprinkled on; it added a vibrant, aromatic quality and a necessary burst of freshness that cut through the richness of the meat and cheese beautifully, enhancing the overall taste profile significantly. And then there was the consumé. Oh, that consumé! Calling it 'out of this world' is almost an understatement. It was served steaming hot, a rich, dark broth brimming with complex flavors. It was savory, comforting, and utterly addictive. Seriously, it was so incredibly delicious and satisfying on its own that I could have happily just sipped it straight from the cup. Dipping the flavorful quesabirria into that liquid gold created a perfect harmony - a truly memorable culinary moment. It's been a little while since I had the chance to visit Maya's Cafe, but the memory of that meal has genuinely stayed with me. I find myself actively craving that specific combination of flavors and textures again. While I haven't managed to get back just yet, I am truly looking forward to my next visit, and you can bet I'll be ordering the quesabirria again. If you appreciate authentic Mexican cuisine made with care, or if you're on the hunt for truly outstanding quesabirria, I wholeheartedly recommend making a trip to Maya's Cafe Mexican Cuisine. It was a fantastic experience, driven by that incredibly tasty and well-executed dish. You won't regret it!

Yep, it's the real deal! We ordered taco birrea, quesadilla birrea, and fresh guacamole. They…read morethrew in apiece of flan. It was all really good! The birrea dipping gravy was so good! Taco shells were fresh corn Shells with I think grilled melted cheese. The chicken and beef in the tacos were seasoned well with fresh cilantro and lime wedges squeeze on it. Dipping the tacos in the birrea gravy was heaven! The flan was excellent, not overly sweet and delicious. And the fresh guacamole was also excellent with homemade chips, too. I'm so happy Westerleigh has a great Mexican restaurant nearby!

Excellent food and fantastic service! The Piña Colada is exceptional and highly recommended.read more

Kat was so amazing and very attentive.Would definitely recommend this place!!…read moreFood is great.

We ordered a steak burrito, a seasoned pork taco, a Cuban and papa nachos and let me tell you, we…read morewere NOT disappointed! The food was plentiful and delicious! Will definitely be ordering from here again! Wow!

Overall: top place for Authentic Mexican food! Prices are perfect, portions were huge, service was…read moreso kind. Food: the sampler was huge and had so much to try! The Birria Tacos were filled! Maybe a little more salt but the sopa was perfect. Churros crunchy and sweet comes with 4 and an ice cream scoop. The chocoflan is a special and they only have it sometimes. If they have it try it! Service: the restaurant owner was so kind and showed us pictures of all the foods. Inside: nice pop Mexican music, originals, and remixes. They also have outside seating.

WOW! This place is legitimately great Mexican food. It's fresh, DELICIOUS and completely authentic…read more Even nicer, they make the food look as good as it tastes. I am so happy we found this restaurant. It's beautifully decorated and the service is also authentically Mexican: warm, friendly, hospitable.

This spot came highly recommended by a friend so I decided to give it a try since I was in the area…read more. I love anything steak so i ordered steak tacos and an order of chicken nachos. Everything was made fresh and had great flavors . The serving size is perfect if you want to share or not it's not to much . The nachos have Mexican street corn on them my first time having nachos like this but it was delicious. Guacamole was fresh and very delicious. The location is definitely a hidden gem it's very clean and cozy BUT ITS VERY COLD I would have loved to stay and eat but it was just as cold inside as it was outside . The staff is very friendly and they literally will make anything any way you want. Price point is not expensive it's decently priced for the servings you get.

It is a small hole in the wall place but damn they stuff the tacos good. I got the lamb tacos and…read moreit was great. The soft tortillas were perfect. Not too thick to be mushy and not too thin to rip apart easily. I had 3 tacos and I had enough meat to create a 4th. My husband got the Alambre quesadilla ( beef, cheese, onion, and peppers). He loved it so much that it was demolished in 10 minutes. Excited to go back for more =D

Let me start off by saying, it's hard to get decent Mexican food on my side of Staten Island. I…read moretried this place and the food was okay. So I started ordering from there. Ordered there a bunch actually. The orders I've placed were through Grubhub though. There in lies the problem. It was always a problem with the order. The final straw came when I ordered an item and (like other times before) called to tell me that what I ordered is actually what I ordered and what I did order was $3 extra. So rather than just admit the mistake and just eat the $3, the woman on the phone kept wanting me to just take what I didn't want. So now I tell her I'm fed up and I just want a refund. She says she can't because it's through Grubhub. I ask to speak to the owner, GUESS WHAT, I was speaking to the owner! I told her that wasn't true. She then starts in with the "why can't I be the owner", implying I'm sexist. The reason I know it isn't true because from prior experience, the owner was a man. So I'm done with this place. The food was just okay, the nickel and dime routine on customers isn't worth the bland Mexican food. If you're looking to have okay Mexican food with horrible service and attitude, then I guess this place is for you. As for me, I rather starve than eat from here again.

The food was delicious. Clean and very festive place. Service was excellent. Would certainly returnread more

Haven't been to Mezcals in a while but came out with a friend to catch up, great vibes and service…read morefrom everyone, the fajitas were delicious and ordered a pitcher of margarita great size for two 10/10, surely will be back

First time coming to La Iguana azul and loved everything from start to finish from the drinks to…read moretacos (I ordered the Azteca tacos ... highly recommend, and my wife ordered chorizo tacos , both were outstanding) and of course the Tres leches cake and Mexican coffee . Very friendly service and love the atmosphere (extra points for the lucha masks ) probably my favorite restaurant on the island . If you're looking for epic Mexican food no need to look any futher la iguana azul is the place to go !!

Drinks were awesome, Manager recommended their pork chops. We ordered the pork chops and the beef,…read morechicken & spicy pork for our entrees. Food came warm, very dry and tuff. Waiter shrugged his shoulders and apologized. Manager apologized and said he won't recommended them again. Did nothing to make it right, didnt even ask if we wanted desert or coffee. Seemed like he didnt care. We left starving. Service was OK. Thank God there was a pizzeria across the street. Should went there in the beginning.

The food was subpar. Ordered delivery and the quality was not good. Tortillas were thick, dry and…read moresour. The service was friendly over the phone. Will not be ordering again.

I ordered tacos de birra de res con consome. This came with 3 tacos and a small tub of sauce/soup…read morewhich I was happy with. I hate that alot of restaurants for just 3 birra tacos give you the biggest tub they can find. These tacos were all full and hot when they got to me. Honestly these were the best birra tacos I ever had on the island. 10 out of 10 would order again!!! No pictures because I was hungry!

Best tacos ever! Probably the best I've tried on Staten Island. I was craving for some this morning…read moreafter breakfast and walked up the hill to Taqueria El Gallo Azteca. The experience was very pleasant, and service was quick (I paid and I had a few minutes to go across the street to the Mexican bakery to get two cream puffs for a $1 while they make my tacos) while they made my food. I stopped by at around 11am and the place was empty but there are plenty of seats available in the taqueria with lots of Mexican drinks options. The ambiance was quiet. I asked for two cacti tacos, also known as the Taco Azteca at this taqueria as recommended by the other Yelpers. I started with two because I heard that their tacos run big. These tacos were enormous and I was full eating after just one taco and saved the other one for an afternoon snack!! They also give you a generous cup of green sauce, which is one of my favorites! Because normally when getting a cactus taco in the other boroughs, they only give you a straight vegetarian taco only, but I was very surprised it came with a big chunk of meats. For $10-12 for two big giant tacos, I feel like I am getting fed very well. I'll definitely be back again to try their lamb/goat soup as recommended by the other Yelpers.

The best tacos on Staten Island. Close to ferry. Try the house special Taco Azteca. Authentic and…read moreconsistent. Ambience is perfect for a quick bite. Service was excellent!

The food is always fresh and full of flavor. The service is warm and inviting from the moment you…read morewalk in. The ambiance of the restaurant fits perfect for the type of restaurant and experience you want to have.

This place has delicious food, however the portions and the prices don't equate to that…read moreunfortunately. The atmosphere and the aesthetic inside is cozy and comfortable and vibrant and colorful. However, at multiple points we felt we were getting rushed out and our servers were not too fond of the group we had and our indecisiveness is choosing from the menu. The "happy hour" was too expensive, it the drinks were definitely strong, so keep that in mind.