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La Maya

4.5 (32 reviews)
Closed • 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
Updated 1 month ago

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Cassie A.

Came here for a weeknight dinner with a friend. The perfect girl dinner! We started with guac which was excellent. All the drinks are phenomenal. I recommend doing the "Bartender's Choice" where the bartender makes an original creation for you. I ordered 2 shareable plates and a side for dinner, and in hindsight I should have just picked one shareable. The portions are more gracious than I expected from such an upscale spot. The vibe is phenomenal. The giant Frida mural is mesmerizing and the whole place smells like palo santo. Extra bonus points for such a luxurious bathroom with real cloth hand drying towels! I will be back soon.

Tres leches with perfectly fresh strawberries.

The food was excellent, service very friendly and knowledgeable. Atmosphere authentic, relaxed and charming.

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Ash Y.

We frequent La Kang up the street, but we'll absolutely be adding La Maya into our rotation. If you're looking for great Mexican food in a stylish setting, this is the spot. Perfect for a date night or a night out with friends. The interior is beautifully decorated, the cocktails are top-notch, and the food is absolutely delicious. We loved everything we ordered, but do yourself a favor and get the Aguachile - it might have been my favorite dish. Can't wait to go back!

Lamb birria

Excellent all the way around ! Food was fantastic- service was friendly and attentive. The feel of the place only added to the evening. I will be returning.

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Josue J.

La Maya is unlike any other mexican restaurant in the valley, the food and drinks are amazing. Not to mention the atmosphere is also fantastic. What CJ did with the place was great and what Jean is doing with the cocktails can only be mirrored by Presleys (also theirs) This has become a go to for my friends and I whenever possible. Servers are always friendly and attentive and the decor goes crazy. Get the corn ribs for sure. Not to mention the Aguachile

Georgianna G.

Very cute Mexican Restaurant right in the heart of Hellertown. It is not well marked. I happen to notice the outside dining area and walked over. Very glad I did. I had the Pollo Encahuatado. It was very different from anything I've ever had. The chicken was a little dry but the flavor of the dish made up for it. They have a full bar. I had the bartenders choice. It was very good. I definitely recommend this restaurant!

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John K.

Great cocktails, amazing service and delicious meals. The margaritas were excellent, made with tequila produced and bottled for the restaurant. Our server Lila was most attentive, offered great suggestions and provided us with samples to taste. The combination of flavors was outstanding with the branzino and sea scallop ceviche among my favorites. If you are looking for an elevated Mexican dining experience check out La Maya.

Chicken nachos

Food was very good. Limited menu but the dishes we had were excellent. Enchiladas and the nachos were great. Some chips and salsa would have been nice but are not offered that we saw. It was very loud and hard to talk but that might just have been that night. We'd still return. Service was a bit slow but we were not in a rush.

Dragon with Matches drink and Enchiladas Suiza.
Shawn L.

First off I'd like to say I've seen both good and bad reviews of La Maya. That being said, I prefer to create my own opinion of the establishment as I have tried many times to work in a restaurant and those that do, well succeed where I lack at such skills. I was greeted right away upon entering during a torrential downpour Sunday afternoon. The host seemed to be a bit unsure as to where to seat me, but after spending some time there I realized that it was most likely because I didn't have a reservation as people started funneling in about 30 minutes after I arrived and were seated quickly. The ambiance was cozy and welcoming with natural wood soothing your eyes as you comfortably waited for your selection. For a drink, the "Dragon with Matches" caught my attention which consisted of; Bourbon, lemon, ginger, muddled mint, $15. It came in a standard Whiskey Rock Glass with flaming sugar cube. The drink was full of flavour, not too much ice (perfect) and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Think I'll try to make it at home. Dinner. I went with the Enchiladas, Suiza. A hot skillet filled to the brim with; Garlic and arbol chile marinated chicken thighs, creamy tomatillo salsa, melted queso chihauhau, onions and cilantro, $19. Initially, as your typical American I was a bit surprised at the portion provided and the size of the skillet comparable to the price, however, upon finishing my meal and I mean every last bit of it (sauce included) I felt comfortably full and extremely satisfied. Each of the three Enchiladas were packed with chicken that was tender, flavorful and simply delicious. It was again another menu item with copious amounts of flavor, quality ingredients, and a satisfying zest of spicy goodness. My waiter checked with me a couple of times to ensure that my satisfaction with my meal was good as well as what I thought of the spicy flavor of the meal, and I appreciated his attentiveness. Speaking of the wait staff, my waiter was very knowledgeable in explaining my selection, he seemed to have a genuine zeal for the menu and the savoury selections . I overheard the waitress at the next table explaining that all of their alcoholic beverages have been sourced here in PA and she walked her guests through the entire selection. In conclusion, the big question, will I return. YES. I feel that any negative reviews La Maya has gotten where possibly unwarranted but again keeping in mind that this establishment just opened, and any new operation takes a little time to get up to speed. I feel that their prices are a little higher than expected, however when I left I felt extremely satisfied that I quelched my hunger, so the balance was obtained.

The lamb entree
Dena W.

The ambiance from the music to the portraits on the wall to the Freida table were intriguing and gave our table of three much to chat about. The wait staff was incredible! So attentive and thoughtful -- they even acknowledged our anniversary with a celebratory dessert -- sweet! And then there's the food and drinks -- all divine. It was more than other establishments we enjoy but the price was certainly worth a special occasion -- definitely!!! The oyster appetizer was epic - the best! The lamb and shrimp main courses our table got were delicious. The libations were lovely! All in all a fabulous night and anniversary dinner!

Kids cheese tacos

Fancy Mexican food done right! This place has fun ambiance and cute decor. The food was delicious- we ordered corn ribs, chorizo fundido, short ribs, and shrimp fideo. Everything was a flavor explosion- especially the shrimp dish. Soooo good. Our bill for a soda, 2 entrees, a side, and appetizer, and a kids dish of cheese tacos was $114 with tax

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My daughter took me here for Mother's Day. Service was great waitress was really nice. Food was great and the margarita was really good.

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10 months ago

Stopped in for happy hour tacos. Very tasty. Parking is a challenge, but friendly staff and satisfying food make it worth the trip

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Food was good, service was excellent, pricing is expensive. Cute restaurant, on the loud side, was cool ambiences

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Food was authentic yet modern and absolutely delicious. Ambiance was a feast for the eyes. Will def be back.

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Great food, drinks and service! Highly recommended!! True Mexican food. Margaritas are made from scratch...

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Everything from start to finish was top notch. Amazing food, drinks and service! Such a cool spot. Can't wait to go back!

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Had a great time here with some friends, this past Sunday after hitting up Railroad Records, a few…read moreblocks away. Service was friendly and quick, and the food was great. I'm not a fancy beer drinker, so I ordered Michelob Ultra, but my friends were greatly pleased by the large selection of IPA, craft beers, all that kinda stuff. I ordered the fried mozzarella and pierogies, and both were excellent. They were temporarily out of their pretzel bites, but I've heard the pretzel bites are excellent, so I'll be ordering those next time I'm here. Cool atmosphere, too. I bet this place really gets going on a Friday or Saturday night!

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