Your basic "mom & pop" Mexican place. In other words very good! We eat here at least once a week for seven years. The menu rarely varies so you can count on the consistency of the food. We get new startup Mexican food places here all the time and for various reasons they all fail while Maria's keeps on humming along. read more

Came to Maria's for my dad's birthday lunch. They were able to accommodate a party of six with no reservations! Apparently early Sunday afternoon is the perfect time to come because it was pretty empty inside - normally it is packed! Our server was very knowledgeable and handled our party with no issues. I got the Maria's Bowl with steak, it was delicious and very filling. read more

Maria's Mexican Grill - Maria's Bowl with steak - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Molcajete is an absolute must-get, combines everything you could want. Service is very quick as well here. Great place!

Want to love this place because it's convenient and fast and the food is decent. Every time I sit in the restaurant, they are tearing the place apart 15 min prior to closing and they want to get out. Couldn't order dessert at 8:30 because the kitchen was closed for the evening. read more

It's ok but not the best. Chicken chimichangas lack flavor Shrimp taco very basic I asked for more salsa I never got it It's not worth it. Servers leaking unless you are a friend of there's. Taco Bell is a better bet. read more

Maria's Mexican Grill - Burrito Enchilada Side of lettuce tomato and guacamole Very good I went after lunch so not busy Food and service good - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

had a great experience at Maria's on John's Island! The queso and chips are absolutely fantastic--perfectly creamy and just the right amount of spice. Every bite was a treat. The staff here really makes the place stand out; they're super friendly and welcoming, making you feel right at home from the moment you walk in. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to whenever I'm in the area! Highly recommend it if you're craving good food and great service. read more

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We had a great meal at Maria's this evening. We shared a large guacamole (it is chunky and fabulous) and a large draft Dos Equis- so fun!! I had pollo asado- hold the cheese and sour cream, add extra salad, with corn tortillas on the side. My husband had fajita Del Mar and he loved it. The service is super attentive and efficient and we love sitting in a booth- the best! read more

The best Mexican food on John's Island, and probably my favorite Mexican food in all of SC really.. everything from their chips and salsa to their fajitas to their fried chimichangas and the mucho grande burrito and bean dip. The service is impeccable every time to match the food. The price is right. The parking lot can be tricky, but all worth it when you're greeted with those chips and salsa! Keep up the great work Maria's, we will be back soon! read more

Maria's Mexican Grill - Chimichangas and fajitas! - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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I think it's good I do go often and get a lot of different things. Great staff and prices are fair.

An air of indifference and awful service. Don't look at the light fixtures because they are filthy. No salt or napkins on the table? Booths ripped to hell. Asked for hot sauce, never got it. Food was cold --not even warm! -- but couldn't send it back because no one came back to check on us. We walked out without paying after waiting forever for our bill. No one even tried to stop us. If their dining room is this bad just imagine the kitchen. Avoid. read more

Great local Mexican restaurant. Fajitas are amazing. Wouldn't change anything. Its exactly what is needed when you are hungry

Very subpar in comparison to all the other authentic Mexican food choices on the Island. Maria's salsa, food and decor have more of a chain like vibe. The avocado salad with grilled shrimp is my favorite item on the menu. We only went back as we had a coupon to use that our waiter was struggling to understand as his English was very limited. read more

tl;dr: UNDISCLOSED CHARGE FOR TAKEOUT--SKIP THIS PLACE! Sometimes when I do take out from Maria's Mexican Grill, I find that the bill seems high but at no point during the process am I given the opportunity to review the charges before processing my card (they hand you the handheld processor on tip screen). I let it go the last 3 times but it always bugged me so I finally requested a receipt tonight and lo-and-behold... a surprise 5% takeout charge! **I have included screenshots of their entire online menu with my review to show this charge isn't listed anywhere a patron might look before ordering their food for takeout.** Their prices have gone up and this sketchy practice on top of that is a big NO for me especially since their food is nothing special; I only came because it was convenient. Look, if a restaurant wants to charge a 5% takeout charge, disclose it clearly and then DON'T ADDITIONALLY ASK FOR A TIP, and give us the opportunity to review the bill on the handheld device first like some restaurants do. I don't even want to know if my previous tip % calculations included the cost of the 5% takeout charge or not--if so, that just makes me doubly mad. read more

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Ordered take out. Food well packaged. Variety of containers aligned to the proper foods (vs those places that use styrofoam for everything that spills all over the bags). Seafood Chimichanga was fantastic! They don't skimp on the seafood and the flavors were amazing. Can't go wrong with cheese dip! Tacos also well portioned and tasty! Highly recommend! read more

Man oh man. Come in for the molcajeta it's off the hook and plenty for three. Get the Texas margarita jumbo. And you my friend are in paradise. read more

Maria's Mexican Grill - Molcajete at Maria's. - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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April 25, 2022 Another excellent meal here. We're we're a party of four. Sat outside on their patio. The waiters were all very nice and attentive. Food was all delicious. We asked for hotter salsa, they brought out their habanero salsa that was pretty warm. Just a little went a long way. Jalapeños in my tacos and a couple Negra Modellos and I was very happy. Love this place! I'm sure you will too. read more

Maria's Mexican Grill - Chicken Tortilla Soup - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Fajitas were amazing and was delivered smoking hot. Burritos were also hot and perfectly seasoned. Service was quick and friendly. Great location on Johns Island, parking can be tricky at times. read more

Loved that they were open so quickly. Lunch here was delicious. I'm loving the steak quesadilla. Also had the guacamole dip which was fresh made. Met with some coworkers for lunch and they had steak fajitas and shrimp quesadillas. My side of rice was delish the refries beans were a little on the runny side but it was good none the less. Price was reasonable with 2 steak and 2 shrimp plates I thought would be outrageously expensive even though I didn't today for the meal. It was still decent. Staff was great and friendly. Outdoor seating was shady. Great experience that I would definitely like to return to next time I'm in the area. read more

Maria's Mexican Grill - Steak quesadilla with sides. - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Johns Island doesn't have a ton of restaurants so the ones they do have are exciting. That being said, Maria's is really good no matter what the situation is! I got the Texas fajitas and they were really good! Their corn tortillas are amazing and a real difference maker. The service was good and a pretty cool environment, will be back! read more

Maria's Mexican Grill - Texas Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I've been to Maria's a few times over the years and it is a great option for some traditional (as traditional as we see it in the US) Mexican cuisine. The restaurant itself is a good size, with a nice size bar and welcoming atmosphere. The inside is decorated a little beyond your usual Mexican spot with pretty interior finishes and archways above tables. During my most recent visit, we sat at the bar to eat dinner. Starting with queso is always a good choice and their cheese dip was as tasty as you'd expect. I wasn't too hungry so I ordered 1 mole enchilada which wasn't normally on the menu by itself but they only charged me $3 for it which I thought was really fair. Margaritas are also tasty and they have a menu with some specialty cocktails and margarita flavors. Located on Johns Island, it does have a private parking lot which is always a plus in Charleston. I'll definitely be returning! read more

The chicken and rice is very flavorful, but I like extra spicy, and requested a side of the diablo sauce from another menu item. The diablo sauce is excellent. I want to bottle it up and take it home. Love the little potatoes in the Spanish rice. Great atmosphere. Quick service. Exactly what Mexican should be! read more

Maria's Mexican Grill - Arroz con pollo w/ side of Diablo sauce - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Good, solid Mexican restaurant. Queso with chorizo is a great starter. Maria's Chicken Special is delicious. Chicken breast, grilled zucchini, broccoli, and carrots, with a light cheese sauce. Comes with rice and beans. That is a big plate of food. If you order take out, there is an option for extra veggies. My husband got the Chicken tortilla soup and a cheese quesadilla. Such a big bowl of soup, he said it was wonderful. Maria's is our once a week go to restaurant. read more

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Dropped by for lunch. Had a steak burrito, served with rice. The steak was well seasoned, and cheese sauce was tasty. Rou ded it out with a marg, nicely garnished with an orange slice. The flavor is more citrus than usual margs definitely recommend it on the rocks. Decent salsa. Traditionally decorated. Good service. read more

Stopped in for a snack after a visit to the Angel Oak Tree just down the road. Several folks were in there, but it was an off time, around 3pm. The drinks were brought fairly quickly, but my coke was too syrupy, so I asked to have it replaced with tea. Tea was fine. Our food was good, not great, but it was a little slow getting to us. We had to ask the waitress for several items, and she disappeared on us for stretches of time. If I were in town again, I'd likely give another Mexican spot a try, although this was a spacious restaurant with plenty of parking. read more

Maria's Mexican Grill - Salsa and cheese dip - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

First time here. Met a friend for a belated birthday celebration and would definitely go back. Started with chips and salsa of course and it was great. I get mild salsa bcz my tastebuds are wimps, but it was quite flavorful. Ordered their chicken tortilla soup and was so pleased with the side of tortilla strips presented with it, as so many restaurants don't offer strips just chips for your to break apart. The soup was amazing and tasty with fresh vegetables, plenty of avocado pieces and a good sized portion of shredded chicken. Of course we had margaritas, it was happy hour and we were all in on the happy. I will definitely go back when on Johns Island as the service was fast and friendly. read more

This was my first fish taco 13 years ago. It's been the standard from then on. I set out into the fish taco world from then on thinking they would all be this good. I've been nothing but disappointed. This place is top notch in my book, and if it was not obvious, try the fried fish taco. read more

Not what it used to be!!! Food was bland and lacking quality !! Its not good like it used to be. I have now tried it 3 times recently and was very disappointed. Our family used to eat there often..... but not anymore! read more

Boy am I glad there's some good Mexican food on Johns Island! Now that I've moved out into the country, I was worried that I'd have to venture all the way back into West Ashley to find some quality Mexican food, but Maria's fits the bill all the way! I've been twice now, and we've had excellent food and service both times. TRY: Chile Verde, Arroz con Pollo, The Molcajete (or anything with Chorizo), fajitas. When you first walk in, you can see that the design of the restaurant is made to make you feel like you're eating out on a little avenue in Mexico. Now that the weather's getting nicer, I'm excited to be able to go and sit out on the patio and eat. Hopefully it's not too buggy. read more

Maria's Mexican Grill - Pollo con chorizo - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Ugh Ordered take out Enchilada Chalupas and a Taco Salad. Terrible The beans tasted like the can. The Taco Shell wasn't fresh and crisp and they only gave us one bag of chips and one little salsa for an order of five. Save your money. Eat anywhere but here read more

Awesome! Food , service and atmosphere were great! Normally I get the Mucho Grande Burrito but decided on the Steak Fajitas Quesadilla and a large house margarita. As always ask for Cheese dip and extra salsa . They have great salsa and guacamole for chips and dip. My wife thinks their shrimp taco's are the best around. Family event or a couples date great place! Parking can be a challenge . read more

Honestly, the service today was less than acceptable. First our queso was chunky because it wasn't warm enough. Two of my friends meals were completely wrong. They charged me for extra cheese but I didn't get the extra cheese I ordered. At this point my friends had sent their food back so I didn't wanna make a fuss. The waitress argued with my friend about how she never said no sour cream when she had said it. It was a horrible experience. My food was good though. read more

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Where do I start... I will say the guacamole was delicious but: Service was so slow and inattentive. Shrimp were rubber! How can shrimp be so bad when you can get so much good seafood here? Food was bland Just so disappointing overall. read more

Quick lunch spot! Very clean & good salsa! WiFi in house password is their phone # 8435571005 My lunch portion is HUGE! read more

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Rule number one, if Gaby O. Suggest something, You change your order to whatever she says. SO GOOD. Service is alway great and the food never fails to pease. read more

Ordered some chicken fajitas chicken had no flavor to it tortillas smell like chemicals beans were a three out of 10 the rice was OK2 /5

The only reason I am not giving this a 5 star is the service was well below acceptable today when we tried it out. We walked in and it took about 5 minutes for someone to greet us and sit us at a table. Our waiter was not very attentive and we actually had to ask another waiter for our check. However, the food, salsa, and sides were great! We have been looking for a New Mexican place and this is definitely it. Hopefully the service gets better next time. read more

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Maria's Mexican Grill on Maybank Highway on Johns Island is a great place for Mexican food. I have had a really good meal every time that I have been here. I really like all of the different options they have available and each one has been tasty and flavorful. They give good size portions and everything is at a good price and value for what you get. The service is very quick, efficient, and friendly as they take care of you very well. Maria's is very consistent in their quality and does a very good job at delivering a good dining experience. read more

Maria's Mexican Grill - Marias Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I've been here a few times now for girl's night with a friend. They have really good (giant) frozen margaritas. Mango is my favorite, though my friend prefers hers on the rocks. Nice atmosphere - always a nice bartender. The chips, salsa, and queso are great. Burritos are tasty as well, though I haven't tried any of the large platters (I'm usually more focused on the drinks). Prices are reasonable for the amount of food. They also have some nice outdoor seating on the patio. Great spot for some (potent) margaritas and Mexican food! read more

Maria's Mexican Grill - The grande frozen mango margarita. Very good, pretty sweet, pretty potent. - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Again, Maria's is about as good as it gets for Mexican food. The corn (not flour, thank you very much) tortillas and tacos are quite tasty and filling, no matter what you might order. Yes, and the Mexican (and other) beer is quite cold. The place is a bit dark and just occasionally the service is not really fast from sitting down to serving, but those are all that I can think of that is negative. What they cannot control is the parking, as the Loophole bar, eatery and hangout place is next door, so sometimes you have to look very hard for a parking spot. #ENJOY read more

We haven't been to Maria's in a couple of years. Today the service was outstanding, the food was fresh and hot and deliver to our table within 10 minutes. Just a great authentic Mexican food experience, and plenty of leftovers. Dan read more