Great dinner. 3 orders of fajitas. Chicken and steak. Plus cheese dip w our chips. Topped it off with a delicious dessert of churros and ice cream. All the food was fresh and had great flavor. Our service from Whitney was perfect. Always there to take care of us and check-in. Always smiling and friendly. My wife and I went there w my son and his girlfriend. Right when we sat down she noted the light fixtures and overall decor design and how much she liked them. I don't write reviews, pretty much never. I really appreciated their attention and obvious hard work. They really care. Thank you. read more

Our party of four had a wonderful experience at Maria's Tex Mex on Sunday afternoon. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and very spacious. We had two servers, one of which was in training. He did a fantastic job of attending to our needs! The chicken fajitas are delicious and perfectly cooked. One tried the Tortas and loved the flavor. They are new to the menu. We also decided to share the Volcano cake dessert which is new to the menu. The chocolate flavor was outstanding! It was so moist! Thanks, Maria's for a great dining experience! We'll see you soon! read more

Maria Tex Mex - The Volcano Cake - Tex-Mex Near Me - Buford, Georgia

great customer service. Everything looked clean and delightful. My favorite food was the asado burrito! Very tasty with the green sauce!!! read more

Maria Tex Mex - Tex-Mex Near Me - Buford, Georgia

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Food is delicious!! They are generous with their portions, they also use seasoning. The service is exceptional every time we go there.

We tried to get into Off The Rail's Mexican in Buford and there was a 45 minute wait on a Saturday so we went to Maria's instead. Should have been clued in by the fact that the place was almost empty. Server was very nice and inexperienced but at least she tried. Manager came by several times, brought us free cheese dip but that wasn't enough to make up for poor food quality. The cheese dip was good but the salsa had very little taste. One member of our party described it as "water." I have Maria's Shrimp (bacon wrapped shrimp on rice). The sauce was tasty but VERY salty, I mean inedible salty. Add that to the salt in the bacon and the shrimp being overcooked to hard chewey consistency and the dish was awful. Wife had Chicken Tortia soup. It had lots of chicken but also was VERY salty. Why do restaurants do this? Salt causes high blood pressure and if customer's want more salt it's easy to add at the table. Adult daughter ordered a Daquiri. After several minutes waitress came back and said she didn't know how to make that so she was waiting on someone else to make it. When it finally arrived my daughter couldn't taste any rum in it. Nobody at the table could. Sent it back to the bar - when it finally came back we still couldn't taste any rum. Wife ordered Sangria. After a wait we were told they were out of it. Seriously - alcohol is a restaurant's highest profit item, if you're only going to get ONE thing right, get your bar right. This place has a nice location and ambiance but food and service has a way to go. read more

Margaritas are over priced and the server tried to upsell me to a larger size. The food was not good.

We were concerned about coming because of all the bad reviews but we decided to try it for ourselves. Honestly it was pretty good. The vegetarian fajitas were Really nice with big chunks of zucchini and mushrooms. And the burrito Al Capone ,was really good . Chips and salsa were pretty standard. And the strawberry margarita was good , Although I honestly could not tell the difference between the 16 ounce in the 20 ounce. What I come back yes. Fun decor as well. And our service was great. She was pleasant and fast. read more

Maria Tex Mex - Veggie fajitas were really good - Tex-Mex Near Me - Buford, Georgia

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Great lunch menu value. Ambiance was relaxing and plenty of TVs around the restaurant for the sports-watchers. Food had nice flavor, arrived to the table quickly, and servers/staff were attentive. read more

Plenty of parking by the restaurant, a cute area to walk around for a bit! Some staff wore masks. There is indoor and outdoor seating areas. The restaurant is big enough that everyone is socially distanced since it was pretty empty. We were seated right away. The service just was not there. The waitress was all sorts of confused when taking our order. We had actually ordered the ultimate fajita quesadilla but decided to just let it go since she seemed so overwhelmed. Chips and salsa - first one is on the house and then you have to pay. Guac dip very standard. Blue Lagoon Margarita: tasted good but lacked in the amount of alcohol. Could barely feel any buzz. We ordered the half pitcher thinking it would at least be a cup and a half each, however, it just about fills up to one cup each. For the price and the amount I would have rather ordered two different drinks. Empanadas: it comes with 3 and you can mix and match. I ordered 2 beef and 1 chicken. The beef one tasted good, but the chicken one was really dry and lacked in flavor. Ultimate fajita: good flavor and the meats were tender as well. It comes with 3 fajitas per order. You can choose from either corn or flour. So we were dining in around 7pm, right while we were still eating the staff starts mopping the floor with heavy smelling cleaning supplies. It was so strong it was difficult to enjoy our food because all we could smell was the chemicals. The food wasn't bad but the service was horrible. Wouldn't be a place I would come back to. read more

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The is first time i had been here. i hate to say this but the chips tasted stale. left over from the night before. the salsa was good. We opened the silverware up and all of ours appeared dirty. we all seemed to be wiping our silverware down. when the food arrived it did look good however all of us said that if we had to go somewhere again we want to go somewhere other than here. to expensive for what you get read more

My husband and I found our new favorite restaurant! We ordered the 3-way Maria's queso dip which was fabulous!! Karen our server was on point with checking on us through out our meal!! We will be back!!! read more

Our group decided to check out this restaurant after my sister's baby shower. The atmosphere was fun. We could talk and laugh and enjoy ourselves without feeling weird. Our waiter, Alex, was fun and helpful. I appreciate that he laughed with us and was attentive. My drink never ran out because he was on top of it. I don't know about the rest of y'all but that is a big deal for a waiter to be on top of drinks. The food was delicious; Everyone liked what they ordered. I especially was surprised by how good the flavors were. I usually cook at home because I feel like restaurants often stick to the bland and boring flavors to play it safe. But at Maria's the chicken fajitas especially are so delicious... bell peppers perfectly cooked. And oh my gosh the Guac was SOOO good. It had mangos in it (what!??) but it added so much to the pallet. Check it out! I will definitely be frequenting Maria's. read more

Full Review: Inside: Maria's is a nice little hole in the wall in a Publix plaza. The interior is lit dimly for ambiance, and the typical American Mexican Restaurant themed paraphernalia adorns the walls, lights, and bar. 6/10 (bar seating) Drinks: I got the 20oz Frozen Peach Margarita. I started to doubt this tasty treat's alcohol content because it was so sweet and tasty. After half a glass, it hit, and I realized these margaritas were nothing to play with! I was the only one at the bar on a Friday at 5 pm, and my margarita was swinging! I'd definitely come back for drinks! 8/10 - I like a little bite to my drinks, and the bar seating was awkward to eat due to an arm rest. Food: My complimentary chips were standard fare, but my salsa tasted pre-made. I got the "Ultimate Fajita" with chicken, steak, shrimp, chorizo, carnitas, bell peppers, and onions. If you like meat to taste like just that "meat", it'll do it for you. Personally, I prefer a little char or extra seasoning (garlic, pepper,spicy, salty, umami, etc.) to my meats, but this is the middle of the row as far as my tastes. The carnitas, shrimp, and chorizo were the best part of the meal with chorizo easily at #1. I like the salty taste to the chorizo. The carnitas have a slight carbonified char taste, and the shrimp is well rounded on seasoning. Bellpeppers and onions also add a salty, umami, and almost make up for the chicken and steak. Overall, it doesn't create a ubiquitous experience for me when combined in a tortilla. There is nothing wrong, just not tasty enough to be "good" or "great." Rice and beans were good, and the plate they came on was hot. My corn tortillas were greasy (in a good way) and hot! Separate, there are some pretty high points. 6/10 - It's not bad, and I think most people would like it. The Latin flavors should be tapped into a bit more to give this restaurant an edge. The portions are a tad small for the price as well. I suspect the flavors are a tad subdued in the interest of broad appeal. However, that and location are the primary reasons for my rating. read more

Maria Tex Mex - The "Ultimate Fajita" I finished 1/3 to fit it in the box. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Buford, Georgia

Food was ok, but the service was terrible. Our server was sweet and we know it wasn't her fault, but our food took over an hour to come out. One burrito was very small and my teen was left hungry. Mango margarita tasted processed, and the horchata was way watered down. We waited almost half an hour for our bill to be picked up; the servers were just standing around gossiping. Disappointing to say the least. read more

If you're looking for good authentic Mexican food.....this is NOT it. Every had no flavor. The guacamole look and taste like whipped ice cream. Ambiance wS nice but food not good. read more

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Did not eat! There was a roach on the table. We got up and walked out. The restaurant was not clean.

Love the friendly service! And the food? Shout out to the chefs! I highly recommend Maria's! Shout out to a friendly waitress Wendy! She rocks! read more

Maria Tex Mex - Wow! Great chef!! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Buford, Georgia

Excellent service, great food and enjoyable patio dining. Highly recommend The margarita!!!

Great meal hot and tasty fantastic salsa and chips,, Great service! Great ambience have sound buffing screens on ceiling. Makes it easy to listen to your companions. Television had closed caption captions, so you could read what was going on the screen. read more

This place has gone downhill with service. Forgetful, unattentive waitress. Water refill? Not tonight. Food is still very tasty. A sign of the times? read more

Great meal. Nice ambience. Alex and Juan did a great job servicing us. Lets not forget the margs.

By far the worst experience in A long time. I ordered a gin and tonic in a tall glass. It came in short glass and there was zero gin in it. I sent it back and she put in a slighter larger glass and just added ice. Ordered a spring salad with chicken. The chicken was way over cooked and had zero flavor. Our friends ordered chicken quesadilla and the shredded chicken had zero flavor. No spice at all and the tortilla was uncooked. The soup was good. Our server asked us how our food was and we told her not good. She sent the manager over and we explained everything. She brought me a gin and tonic and it was straight up gin. Couldn't drink it. Our bill came and it was all messed up and manager had slightly discounted. We were very disappointed all the way around and will never go back. read more

Last minute dining out and decided to give Maria Tex Mex a try. First thrilled that our family of 5 was given a LARGE booth with plenty of room. Big booth is a rare option! Service was EXCELLENT, we were constantly checked on, chips & salsa refilled (loved the chunky salsa) and drinks never empty. We got one of our must have's ~ queso. One of the best, a bit thinner so it soaked into the chips and great cheezy flavor. I had the taco salad, very fresh, chicken very moist and probably the best taco shell I've ever had. Son got the cheeseburger & fries ~ was HUGE and perfectly done full of extras. He actually took half home. Everyone who got tacos said they were good. Decor isn't heavy, so felt open and welcoming. As we left saw the party rooms, so well decorated and set up. Def a nice option if you are looking for a small party or large group dining. read more

Wonderful experience! They even have a small event room. The food is amazing and staff is professional and friendly

Always happy to come to this place . The food is really good and the staff is super friendly !

Strawberry daiquiri was amazing. Salsa and queso were delicious. Really fast service! No wait to sit. Friendly waitstaff. Great music. Cute decor for valentines! Definitely coming back here. read more

The food was amazing. Lucy was an amazing server and was very sweet. The bartender Karen made amazing drinks. Would definitely recommend overall a great experience. read more

First and last time eating here. The food was beyond bland and flavorless. The only thing with any taste were the peppers to the point my wife was convinced she was manifesting COVID symptoms. The addition of seasoning salt made it mildly more palatable. Rice that looked like Spanish but tasted like white. Beans that tasted canned. Salsa that tasted like plain stewed tomatoes. Chicken that was dry and tasteless. A five minute drive farther to Taco Bell would have been more satisfying. Had I been more patient I would've cooked my own recipe and had a much more delicious meal which makes me wonder what the hell did I pay for when I can cook better at home?! This was absolutely the MOST BORING Mexican food I've had IN MY LIFE. I remember school lunches that were more appetizing! SKIP THIS PLACE AT ALL COSTS!!! read more

Use to go here every weekend because it was close to house food not that good but close. Went in last weekend to find out there charging1.75 for extra chips and salsa really I won't be back read more

I would like to give them zero stars but I can't. My boyfriend and I went there on a Sunday. We walked in right after a family. The hostess seated them and never came back! After 10 minutes we just left. I understand that many restaurants are short staffed right now but that was too long without even a "ill seat you in a minute " pop in read more

I thought I would give this place another try since it's close by, not a good idea. The best thing I had was the salsa, everything else was awful. I ordered the chicken quesadilla with peppers and onions. The chicken and vegetables were under cooked. The rice was bland. The last time I had chicken and rice with cheese, it was okay. Maybe they have a new cook. Whatever, I would not recommend wasting your money. As I was paying, they brought me a to go container, no thank you! The ladies looked at each other because I didn't eat. I was tired and hungry thinking close proximity would help me relax. Nope! I immediately left and went to Tequila Mama Taqueria in Suwanee. It was worth the drive! That's where I should have gone in the first place. Or even Tacos and Tequila would have worked. read more

Never disappointed. We come here at least once a week. The cantina bowl- amazing! Tacos, LOVE! And my favorite, Camarones a la Crema. Sucks this place isn't rated whet it should be. Seems like there is a new chef since the bad reviews because food is excellent! And the staff is just the sweetest! Come here for a good, authentic, flavorful meal. read more

Outstanding food service and ambiance! I eat here every week! The food is consistently high quality and well plated. The servers are prompt, polite and check in often. The ambiance is upscale casual and always very clean. read more

First time here. Have driven by many times and decided to give them a try. I would have to say the only thing good is their salsa. I ordered chicken fajitas. The plate did not come out sizzling even though it was served on one of those sizzle type plate. Onions and peppers were very soggy as if they were sitting in the back for a while and not freshly made. The chicken were perfectly cut strips like they came prepacked that way and very dry. I was given less then a teaspoon of sour cream, pico and quac to make three burritos. No shredded cheese. There are many Mexican restaurants in the area that are so much better. read more

Initially stayed away from here due to not having a lot of good reviews, but my mother took my son here and he loved it so much that I decided to give it a try. The food was awesome and the facility itself is really nice! read more

I had their 2 entree combo with enchilada and burrito both chicken and it came with rice and beans. Everything was fresh and the chicken was juicy. However, it did lack a bit of seasoning on the chicken for my taste. But the rice and beans were very good. The salsa was yummz as well. I will definitely go back because everything was fresh and the restaurant was very clean read more

We've been here 2 times with little to say that's good. We came back a second time in hopes that the first one was a fluke and wanted to give them a second chance. But alas, the service is slow and the servers seem to be unaware the the patrons come first. The food is just average. Don't think we will return. read more

A few days ago I was in this place, first that everything is wonderful ! Its view, its essence and organization. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I loved it and I will definitely return to this place. read more

Was served today by camila who dropped my kids fries on the floor and didn't offer to replace it or even apologized. Zero stars for her service read more

I don't normally leave reviews but this place was awful. The food was bland, service was slow, we were desperate to leave but the waiter took 15 minutes to even let us pay. Will not be going back read more