Came for dinner while in town. Super cute restaurant, great lighting, seating, and bar area. Our waiter was very friendly, giving us great recommendations and great to talk with. The meal started with complimentary chips and salsa. I ordered a mezcal margarita (fruta picanta) and my friend got a mango cocktail (mangasa). I liked mine a lot, my friend didn't care for the tajin rim on hers, and the waiter offered to replace it, but she stuck with it and liked it in the end. There were so many great sounding things on the menu, with gluten free and vegetarian options. We ended up splitting the calabaza- an acorn squash stuffed with mushroom risotto and also the wild mushroom tostada. The calabaza was great for winter, warm and filling. The tostada was lighter but really delicious, it was probably my favorite of the two. It was a great dinner, that I would definitely visit again if I'm back in town. read more

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After attending the Candlelight Concert of the Beatles in Oak Park,we made reservations for this Latin American gem . On a Friday night it was busy! Thank goodness we had a reservation and were seated immediately. Our server Meyah was super friendly. We started with a few cocktails ..one being the Oaxacan Old Fashion..smokey and delicious. We tried their Market Ceviche which was on their Weekly Specials menu..Cured Mahi Mahi Brazilian Papaya,Tangerine Habanero sauce served with Sweet Potato chips.fresh and delicious. For our entrees we tried the Barbacoa Tacos and Blackened Fish(Tilapia) tacos. Both entrees were 21.00 for 3 tacos but no rice or beans on the side so a little pricey in my opinion. Street parking is a challenge but they do offer valet for 5.00. They have a fantastic patio that is open in the summer so we will definitely be back to enjoy a few cocktails and Latin American eats. read more

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We visited Maya del Sol as a group of 10 and arrived around 4:30 PM, just in time to enjoy happy hour drink specials until 5:30 PM, which was a great bonus. Our waiter was friendly, welcoming, and attentive, especially considering the size of our group. The restaurant was well staffed, which made service smooth and efficient. Overall, the food was good and everyone else really enjoyed their meals. One person in our group did receive chicken that was pink in the middle, and we informed our waiter right away. Aside from that one issue, the rest of the table finished and enjoyed their food. The ambience was very nice--dim lighting, warm and inviting, perfect for a relaxed dinner. Despite being busy, the restaurant felt well organized and comfortable. Overall, we enjoyed the experience. Aside from the one food issue, everything else was positive, and I would go again. read more

Maya Del Sol - Nine individuals are seated at a restaurant table with drinks and napkins, smiling for the photo in an indoor dining setting. - Latin American Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois

On a cold and blustery night this restaurant makes you feel the warmth of the sun from the genuine service to the beautiful decor and of course the food. We enjoyed every bite and would definitely return. read more

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I have been going to Maya since it opened 10-15 years ago. The restaurant is very good with a fun, lively ambience. They have maintained their quality over the years and you can't beat the patio. As with all restaurants, the prices have increased. We went yesterday for dinner (Sunday) and the entrees were similar to others in the area ($29-35 for most entrees). However, the drinks seem to have increased lately. My wife had the Cakuhla margarita which is now $14.95. I had a vodka martini that cost $16.95 and consisted of 2 shots! I've had them there before and it seems that the cost has gone up and the pour has decreased. $17 for a short pour martini is a lot-especially considering how difficult it is to get to the restaurant now with all the construction on OP Avenue! I'll go again, but watch what I order for drinks in the future. read more

The ambience was great and the drinks were good, but I visited during happy hour (Sunday) and was still charged full price. I didn't notice the issue until I got home and checked the bill. read more

Maya Del Sol - Latin American Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois

After coming here multiple times and having great experiences. We were turned away twice now. Asked to wait over two hours for a table when there were clearly tables available. Private event both times??? Not even peak hours. We're talking 5:00 on a Saturday afternoon. Maybe it's because we have our two children or maybe we're the wrong color??? The hostess definitely gave those type of vibes. Good food but they definitely screwed up tonight read more

Meyah was literally so amazing. She made our first time there a memorable one. Super sweet. Maya Del Sol - Meyah makes it happen, carne asada, medium rare. read more

I loved the tamales, they were sweet like cornbread and moist, i also had the elotes which were your average good elotes, not much of a notable flavor. I also had the nachos which were kind of sweet and tasted really good. Normally sweet and chips dont go together in my experience but this was delicious. Also had Angel as my server and he was really nice, we chatted on the tamales for a minute while my parents who i was eating with payed for the food, he also served us pretty timely and had good timing, didnt catch me with my mouth full once which is nice and my parents had the same experience in that. The surroundings were loud but thats just what a friday night is like and its nothing the restaurant can really do. Overall really good experience, good food which was overall on the sweet side and a good server who was really nice and had good timing even though it was very busy (came in and had to wait a tad kind of busy). Sorry if my formatting isnt exactly how most people do on yelp, i am used to youtube and rarely come into yelp. Just had to speak on how great the place was read more

It was our first time there and we celebrated my moms birthday. I ordered the barbacoa tacos and the first bite took me back to Mexico. I've never had barbacoa THAT authentic until this place. Our server brought out a cake, a tres leches cake. Again, the most delicious tres leches I've ever had. 5 stars all around. Our server was great, atmosphere was nice too. As a Mexican, this place is outstanding. read more

Maya Del Sol - Barbacoa Tacos - Latin American Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois

You definitely should have a reservation before going here if you want to come during peak dinner hours. We went for happy hour & I think it was a pretty good deal for the drinks. Most of the food was good, maybe not the most authentic food though. Definitely a vibe for drinks and such but i'd probably start here with drinks and eat elsewhere. The prices are very high for the quality and size of the food you get. read more

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My husband took me out for my birthday here in December!! First impression THE PLACE IS BEAUTIFUL!!!! Food is amazing so much flavor!!!! I was so impressed that we spent our new year eve at this place!! Our server remembered us from my birthday dinner and that just shows they care about their customers!! Would definitely be going here this summer when the patio opens!!!! read more

First time visiting and will definitely return! Was celebrating my sister's birthday and even though we were a day early, they still gave her a Tres Leches Cake for free. We sat on the patio and it was an amazing place to sit and have cocktails and lunch! read more

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Sunday Brunch Day! We went to brunch with my son today at this Latin restaurant in Oak Park. Maya Del Sol has a special brunch menu from 10-2pm. The restaurant is large as is the bar, and they have a great outdoor patio. The manager welcomed us and also checked on us when we were eating. Our server was Philip. Nice guy that provided friendly and good service. The bloody marys here are made with their spicy homemade mix and comes with a large shrimp, chorizo and olive skewer. They're so good! I had coffee, but my hubby had that special bloody mary and my son had a michelada. Both the guys had the steak skillet with eggs on top. The skillet was marinated skirt steak, poblanos, onion, pepper, potatoes, broccolini,and a frisee salad. They both agreed that the steak was tender and flavorful. I had the heuvos ranchero with overeasy eggs. My dish was black beans, cheese, avocado and pico de gall on a tostada. It was full of flavor and delish, too. I also had a side of bacon, three slices and crispy. Other than what I described, there's chilaquiles, egg burrito, French toast and pancakes. I'd love an egg dish, maybe an omelette without a tortilla or tortilla chips. The menu is missing that. I've been here more than a few times and do recommend this restaurant. read more

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The website stated that this restaurant opens at 3 PM on Saturdays, so my party and I arrived around 3:35 PM. Unfortunately, the doors were still locked when we got there. We could clearly see employees inside who noticed us trying to enter, but no one came out to acknowledge us or let us know what was going on. When we called, we were told they don't open until 4 PM--without any apology or explanation for the incorrect hours. It was disappointing, especially since we were really looking forward to trying this place. Hopefully they can update their hours and improve communication with guests moving forward. read more

We had a reservation on a weekend night and were seated right away. I let the server know that I had a gluten allergy and he was very helpful and assured me that they took allergies very seriously and that anything labeled gf was celiac safe. The salsa was amazing. I had the cochinita pibil and it was so good. My husband got the carne asada and enjoyed his too. Drinks were also delicious. We'll be back! read more

I came to a party here. It's a lovely pretty restaurant that worked well for a party. The outdoor patio is beautiful, it was so sad it was raining and we couldn't go out there. The servers were great. Food was great: Guacamole and chips-great Veggie tacos- fine. I wasn't crazy about the tortilla, but my husband was fine with them. Tamale- amazing. This was so delicious. Churro-amazing. There was warm chocolate inside. It was fantastic. White sangria-delicous read more

They have a Happy Hour we had the Pickanna Margarita and Red Sangria with fish tacos. The chips and salsa, fish tacos and drinks were really good. Our server was attentive, prompt, and friendly - very knowledgeable about the menu. The vibe was chill. We saw they have a DJ or band some nights but left before that experience. Will definitely be back. read more

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I'm worried about the new location staying busy enough. We were in on a Saturday night in prime dinner time and it was like a ghost town! Some folks came in while we were there, but a place that used to be full with a wait seems to be dying down a lot. Food here is still excellent and portions are huge. They have something for everyone, even picky kids! I highly recommend the appetizer platter to share and the vegetarian combo as a meal. Camarones a la plancha are also a favorite of ours! Friendly service and great drinks as well! read more

Whoa! This place has amazing food, I had the carne asada which was cooked to perfection. The drinks are DELICIOUS! I had the guava Margarita. Sangria was delicious too per the girls I was dining with. Dessert (churros) perfect. This is a must try and a perfect spot to dine with friends. Carlos was attentive. Very thankful to everyone who took the time to attend to us. read more

Maya Del Sol - Guava Margarita - A guava margarita in a cocktail glass with a salted rim is placed on a wooden table at a restaurant, surrounded by plates, glasses, and people. - Latin American Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois

Food is very well prepared. Nice variety of cocktails, the patio is one of my favorite places in the area. Very friendly servers

I drive by this restaurant at least once a week and have been wanting to try it for a while now. Decided to go to their Mother's Day brunch buffet to get a little taste of everything and I was not disappointed! The buffet had SO many things to choose from but we loved the carne asada steak with chimichurri the most! Everything was very flavorful and the buffet was always stocked when we went up. We tried almost everything they offered and loved it all, except for the dessert options - the churros were the best but we weren't a fan of the cheesecake bites at all. Can't wait to try their dinner options! 9/10 brunch buffet! read more

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Great atmosphere, friendly staff and amazing food and drinks. This place never disappoints.! read more

Maya Del Sol - Latin American Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois

Service was good but server was too busy to really tend to our needs of additional drinks or coffee. Sharable desserts which we indicated were being shared came with one plate and we had to wait to ask for additional plates. Busboy came in middle of meal service to try to clear plates when we were clearly all still eating Atmosphere was way too loud and we had trouble hearing each other. People were actually shouting in the restaurant part of the location. Food was ok not as great as I remembered in the past. We had the cheeseburger with no mustard available. The chicken enchiladas were spiced too heavily with cinnamon and chipotle so that you could not even taste the chicken. Too much enchilada for the small amount of filling. Received the wrong dessert and had to wait again to have the new dessert prepared. read more

Tried a new option of the mixed green salad and added shrimp! So delicious and light! read more

Maya Del Sol - Mixed green salad and prickly pear margarita - Latin American Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois

I came here on the recommendation of my friend to grab a bite to eat before going to the United Center. Nice place on Oak Park Ave. The server was outstanding but unfortunately the food was mediocre & pricy They had 1/2 price margaritas so we had a few. The blackened Tacos looked very good but looks can be deceiving. They are beautifully presented but unfortunately the tacos were tasteless. The blackened fish tacos also had onions, cabbage, peppers, pico mango & chipotle aioli (sounds good, looks good) but the flavors were flat & @ $18 for 3 tacos a bit too pricy. Maybe I should have ordered something else. read more

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I was in town for work and my feet friend and I decided to have a dinner date. I was staying out past O'Hare and she loves in the city so we met halfway. Maya del sol had a pretty appetizing menu so we chose to go there for an early dinner. I arrived at 530 in the midst of a storm and lucked up with a parking spot right in the front. Upon entry I saw my friend in a corner booth at the front of the restaurant. We started chatting away immediately. Our server came over and told us that Wednesday nights are 1/2 price margarita nights so both got skinny mezcal margaritas with no purée. The drinks were perfect not too strong and a tajin rimmed glass. For dinner we shared the Mayan salad and elotè. For entrees I got the molé chicken enchiladas and my friend got the barbcoa tacos. The salad came out already split and it was perfect a bit on the expensive side for the portions received but it was fresh and I liked the dressing. The enchiladas and elite were really good and my friend like her tacos. The ambiance of the restaurant was quiet, traffic started to pick up as we were leaving. Our server was very nice and attentive. If I'm ever in the area I might try this restaurant again. read more

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I work in the area and I've known about this place for a very long time. I finally was able to try it and was pleasantly surprised. The food we ordered was presented well and it was flavorful. It's a good lively spot for dinner and drinks in the suburbs. read more

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Food and service is excellent! My family and I eat here 1-2// month. The sangria is great, with Maya salad. Fish tacos are also a hit! read more

All around amazing place! Great food, Outstanding costumer service and great overall vibe! 5/5 recommend! read more

Maya Del Sol - Chicken Enchiladas - Latin American Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois

This place was delicious! I highly recommend the platanos con ropa veja, and margarita martini style. It's a perfect combination. Main dish I have was the chicken enchiladas and I tried my friend's. Both were amazing. The tilapia fish were ordered too, but I don't like fish so I can't comment on them. Service was also fantastic. read more

Maya Del Sol - Chicken enchiladas, steak, and tilapia tacos - Latin American Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois

It's been almost 10 years since we've been to Maya and having good weather the other weekend, we booked an outdoor patio table. The outside is so beautiful and I highly recommend it. Our service was okay - nothing great. I feel she was new and timid. For example - I would have ordered another drink - had she come by to ask. But she never did. We then had to ask her twice for a spicy salsa...of which she brought us one that she said was very spicy. We thought it tasted like a sweet ketchup. For starters - we got the special ceviche - which was really good. The chef definitely has the ability to combine ingredients together. I got the Carne Asada and my husband got the Pork Chop. He felt the pork chop was a tad dry, but I loved my carne asada. Would we go back? Yes - if in the area, but not one that we would make the special drive for. read more

Have been here a couple time- it is a cute place and has a nice patio from what I hear in the summer. The staff is very friendly but both times the waiters started very attentive and then went MIA. They do get very busy so maybe they are understaffed? The fire roasted shrimp is very good. I got the oaxacan old fashioned but it was too sweet for me. There complimentary chips and salsa is very good- good guacamole. The cookie dessert was really good but huge so definitely share it with many people. Want to come back to check it out in the summer read more

Maya Del Sol - Fire Roasted Shrimp - Latin American Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois

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I was skeptical about coming here, but so glad I did! There are two seating options - indoors and an outdoor patio in the back. There are accommodations for small and large parties as well. I recommend you make a reservation, but if you end up walking in, I recommend you avoid busy lunch and dinner times. They welcome you with complimentary chips and salsa. Our server was extremely detailed and made sure to check in on us often. The mangaso cocktail was delicious, I can come here just for that again and again. The tinga sopes were absolutely delicious, I could easily eat two orders of those as my entree. The roasted chicken was juicy and flavorful. The blackened fish tacos were not worth it in my opinion, I would say skip them, nothing special. The churros for dessert were a perfect ending to such a wonderful meal. read more

Maya Del Sol - Mangaso cocktail - Latin American Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois

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Pleasant Atmosphere, Mediocre Food My recent visit to Maya del Sol left me with mixed feelings. The restaurant's ambiance was undeniably charming, with its warm and inviting décor creating a relaxed atmosphere. However, I couldn't help but feel underwhelmed by the food. While the menu boasted a good mix of latin dishes, the execution fell short of expectations. The flavors were decent but very bland, and lacked the depth and authenticity I was hoping for. We ordered roasted chicken which was very very dry and lacked seasoning and sauces. The next on the menu table wqs wild mushrooms toast Ada's which was sour and tangy for some reason. The squash was decent in taste. And the best of all out of the 4 dishes was the fire roasted shrimps. It had some decent flavored sauces and wild rice combination. On the positive side, the service was attentive and friendly, which somewhat made up for the culinary disappointment. They also offered valet parking service and got us blankets as it got chilly in the evening. Also decent drinks on the menu. In the end, Maya del Sol offers a nice place to spend an evening, but I wish the food could match the ambiance's level of excellence. read more

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Can't say enough great things about this gem. Perfect spot on the way to UC for a concert to stop in and get dinner. The host (owner??) greeted us inside, asked where we want to sit - inside or patio and ALWAYS CHOOSE THE PATIO if you can. He asked if we were celebrating anything - just going to a concert. Super pleasant. The patio ...THE PATIO!! No wonder no one was dining inside. It's magical! A little oasis in Oak Park. Then our lovely server came by and was like, "so you guys are going to a concert?" Clearly the owner/host talked to her. What a nice surprise and great interaction. The food and drinks were delicious. We split the mushroom tostada and the acorn squash risotto and both amazing. Margaritas and Palomas arrived quickly and were a perfect combo to our meal. Smoky salsa to go with the delicious free chips was a great starter. On our way out, every single employee said thanks for coming in! Other servers, food runners, table bussing staff. I was blown away at how friendly, attentive and pleasant everyone was. We will be back even if it still takes an hour to get here because Chicago traffic is horrendous. read more

We came to Maya del Sol for brunch on a Sunday, and we were able to be seated right away without a reservation. There were plenty of veggie options on the brunch menu! We ended up splitting a sweet and a savory (the best way to do brunch). The huevos rancheros was really good. I liked that instead of chips they gave a full tortilla. Then we also split the chocolate chip pancakes. Our server was really outgoing and engaging, and was quick to bring extra hot sauce and maple syrup when we asked. All of this was more than enough for 2 hungry people! read more

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Ahhh Maya Del Sol did it again for me!!! My last review was 4 stars which really reflected a fulfilling experience, but I can't help but give them 5 stars now because it's quickly become one of my favorite spots near home to grab lunch or dinner. This time around I went celebrating my dads belated birthday, and they were so sweet to bring out a complimentary skillet cookie to celebrate with us. The service we had was truly amazing, he did an awesome job explaining each item on the menu, giving us his recs, and highlighting their specials for the week. I also love that they have a reward program (super helpful if you're a local to Oak Park area) and even have live music on selected dates. Every single food we ordered was flavorful, bright, and so tasty!! We went with: -Salmon -Nachos -Ropa vieja (Sooo filling and sweet and savory at the same time) -Monk fish (a special that week) -Traditional Ceviche I highly recommend Maya Del Sol! Plus: valet parking during the week and free street parking on the weekend read more

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Finn festive outdoor seating in back best reason to go. Skip brunch. Cocktails outdoors on a cool night in spring or fall with friends are best. Cocktails good especially on back patio. Great for groups Food is ok. Sorry but not great for couples, kids? Dogs. It's the blocks night out. Lighting is pretty and food sufficient. Parking because it's Oak Park read more

Great margaritas! Great guac! Mediocre tacos. Solid service and your typical south of the border styling. I'd go again but I'm not writing home about it. read more