74 Moraga Way Orinda, CA 94563 This was my first time at Maya Mexican Grill in downtown Orinda. It was around 5:30pm, and I ordered "Tacos De Pescado." Which is 2 Saute Fish Tacos for $10.95. Took about 10 minutes, and I got my order w/ chips. How was the fish tacos? Easy to eat, fresh fish, but very little flavor. Maybe some salt and pepper might of helped. Also, not very filling. I won't order this again. I went back and ordered a "Burrito W/ 1 Filling" w/ shredded steak and refried beans. (Price $12.50). Very good burrito. Nice balance of steak, beans and rice. Fresh salsa gave it a delicious mix of flavors. Easy to eat. The restaurant itself is small, with large tables in the center and a small table. There's a bar for sitting at the window. All the parking spaces in front are "green 1-hour" zones. Would I return? YES....food is good, if you know what to order. Service was very friendly and prompt. read more

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I really didn't like the food. I ordered 2 crispy carnitas tacos with chips and guac. The "crispy" tacos were soggy by the time I sat down to eat, 3 minutes later. The guac was literally mashed avocado, not even salted or with traditional ingredients. The onions & tomatoes didn't taste fresh either. The only somewhat good thing were the carnitas because it wasn't dry. My order was over $20 and I ended up throwing the avo mash away because it brown so quickly. read more

Go to Baja Cali instead!!! This place is NOT as advertised. Missing ingredients. Overpriced. Ordered a jicama salad. NO jicama included but they did include canned tangerines and purple cabbage(why??) read more

*a review during the COVID-19 pandemic* Maya's is one of my favorite local taquerias. It's located in Downtown Orinda (next to Nation's Hamburgers) so parking can be hard to find during the busy times of the day. Currently, they are doing take-out only and they used to have a salsa bar but right now they provided pre-filled salsa cups. The two salsa options they have are red (spicy) and green (mild). I personally the green salsa with my food. I either order the Maya's Tacos which are three mini tacos with cilantro and onion or the regular burrito which has a choice of meat, rice, beans, and salsa. They also have a burrito card where you get the 11th burrito free! Empty cards are usually at the counter and the cashier will stamp your card. read more

Maya Mexican Grill - Maya Chicken Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Orinda, California

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Ordered a super burito. Had maybe a teaspoon of guac and sour cream. Overall not very good.

Delicious!! My first time here and I had the chicken fajita tacos. They were next level. Fresh and flavorful. I can't wait to go back. read more

High quality ingredients and lots of tasty options. I like the tacos maya and the grilled chicken burrito in particular. Bonus points for the salsa bar with multiple options and jalepenos. read more

It was a hot Saturday afternoon and we were strolling around in Downtown Orinda. My husband who grew up in the area said he had a great place to take me. Maya Mexican Grill is a small establishment beaming with authentic cuisine. It seemed there were quite a few regulars there and it was nice seeing the community support a local business. The lady who took our order was very friendly. We went for the good ole carne asada burrito. It was filled with all the great fixings and chunks of steak! They are very huge burritos so I had to break up the meal just to finish it. A really great staple if you're craving for some burritos or good Mexican food! read more

This is actually a very cute lunch place ! Service is great Is a simple place with very tasty Mexican good Their salsa verde is the best Simple and yo the point read more

While it can be a little tough to get a hold of Maya through the phone, once you do, they are responsive and fast and delicious! We had some odd requests ordering as a group, with lots of little variations, and they got them all right! Their Maya burrito with no meat, guacamole, and Mole on the side was delicious! Generously sized, scrumptious when dipped in mole, and was ready within 15 minutes. Their classic wet burritos are also always a good call, especially with verde sauce. One of our frequent takeout spots in Orinda. read more

Maya Mexican Grill - Maya burrito with Mole sauce on the side - Mexican Near Me - Orinda, California

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Their service is great. Very friendly neighborhood grill. Takes good care of their regular customers.

Maya is an amazing place. I frequent maya almost 3 times a week and every time their burritos hit the spot. i'm not very knowledgeable about the rest but my family enjoys the whole menu. additionally i get my food super quickly and the salsa bar has the best salsa in the area. i can't stress enough about how good maya is. read more

The carnitas and steak were very good. I asked the cashier for some pinto beans after I placed the order and he gladly made the adjustment. The salsa maya on the tacos and the salsa verde on the front are a 10/10. They also have complimentary chips and candy. Would come again read more

Maya Mexican Grill - Tacos Maya - Mexican Near Me - Orinda, California

Review #008 - 2020 Lately, I've been cooking at home more often so I haven't gone out to eat as much. My husband doesn't like to drive out of the area to grab food so I asked him too just pick up something on his way back home. He's eaten here a few times and he normally orders their burrito Maya, since he says that he likes the chocolate mole sauce. I tasted it, but didn't really care for it much. I got an order of their two fish tacos, which was ok. There wasn't much flavor and the fish didn't taste fresh. Luckily, their salsa was decent so it helped give it some flavor. My son had the steak super burrito & he said it was fine. The price isn't crazy expensive considering it's Orinda. We don't have very many food selections in our town so this place will do if I'm craving Mexican and too lazy to drive more than five minutes away from home. read more

Maya Mexican Grill - 01/16/2020: Not much flavor, but ok - Mexican Near Me - Orinda, California

I just ordered the shredded chicken enchiladas w green sauce. It's about the worst enchilada I've ever had. I sweat the sauce is straight out of a can. The chicken was tough and flavorless. I will not be returning to this business! read more

Authentic delicious food, excellent service. Salsa is outstanding and it has a large menu. Plenty of street parking. The whole family loved it. We'll be back soon. read more

Love this place. Best local Mexican food for a SoCal transplant that I've found in Lamorinda. Great prices, nice people, and quick service and delicious food. My fav is hard tacos with carnitas and the nachos are great. Son loves the super burrito. I like the small, hole-in-the-wall feel too. Cosy! read more

Pretty good. I ordered a chicken burrito and the size was nice. It came with a little side of chips and they have a simple little salsa bar with green and red salsa and limes. The total was around $13 read more

# g r a t e f u l I absolutely love this place. The best Mexican food in Orinda. THANK GOD. I always get the carne asada super burrito. Their homemade salsa is awesome. 10/10. read more

Great food, friendly staff!!!!!!!!! Great place to watch sports. You should check it out today! read more

Been ordering from Maya for years and have generally really enjoyed their food. They recently started putting their "crispy" tacos in store bought shells that look like they're from the box.. they used to fry them and they were excellent.. VERY disappointed by this switch. I also found the staff to be quite rude.. I did not tip on my last order (after generously tipping all through Covid) and the staff basically yelled "no tip??" at me when the ipad was turned. My order was less than 15 dollars. I don't plan on returning. read more

Maya Mexican Grill - The new "crispy" shell - Mexican Near Me - Orinda, California

Great place to grab lunch or dinner. Or an in between meal. Friendly and neighborhood feeling. Food is consistently good no matter what I order. Carnitas tacos with everything...can't go wrong. read more

Steak and chicken have excellent marinated smoky flavors. Friendly staff. Have come to really appreciate this place.

My go-to place for Mexican food near home. Much better than the local competition. Yesterday I had chile verde Tacos Maya with their special sauce and they were excellent. Last week I had a steak burrito and told them to hold the rice, no problem, but they asked if the could add more of the other ingredients so it wouldn't be too "skinny" (their word). I appreciated that. Service is fast and there's usually a table available as most of their business seems to be take-out. Highly recommended! read more

The chicken mole dinner is sublime. Order this dish if you love the warm taste of roasted peppers muddled with chocolate and spices. The chicken mole is boneless and served with rice and beans of your choice. I added fresh braised Brussels sprouts for a warming mole dinner everybody raved about. read more

the employees are quick and very nice here. i love their salsa verde so much as well! they give generous portions.

This is my favorite Taqueria in Orinda! Their fast, convenient and it's really good! A combo meal is around $7.00 and quite plentiful! I LOVE the crispy tacos! Inside is small, but weeknights it's busy with to-go orders and some families like to sit and eat inside. The other day, our local firefighters stopped in and had dinner together, it's so nice to see community members support and enjoy an authentic meal together in our neighborhood! It's a great local spot, especially for those times you come home from work and are too tired to cook, give Maya a call and place your order... It's a short 10 minute wait! The inside decor, seats/chairs and condiment stand is a bit dated, and needs a slight face lift. Otherwise, this is a great local Mexican spot and there's parking all around. read more

Awesome food for Orinda but recently raised the prices on burritos. Super expensive now

Friendly service, and very reasonable prices on kids foods. The burritos while generous in size are lacking in flavor, and the chips are on the stale side. I've had a few other items that are just ok. read more

Came around 4pm on a Tuesday. Was pretty calm with good music playing. Lady helped me, I was feeling to have the Enchilada. Very tasty. Looks like a very clean store! read more

What happened??? I was so disappointed with the store bought chips (subpar ones at that) and too creamy guacamole with a citric acid aftertaste,p. Worst of all, I double confirmed that my enchilada would be made with a corn tortilla due to a slight gluten sensitivity. I was so weirded out by its contents that it took a few bites to even register that they'd used a flour tortilla anyway. My dining partner, who received exactly what he asked for, says he feels like he just ate food laced with soap. We are both really regretting our meals right now! I used to be such a fan of Maya but at this point I'd only go back if the they had a complete overhaul. Between this and the terrible place across the freeway, I guess Orindans aren't meant to eat Mexican food. ¡Que lástima! read more

Delicious Mexican grill and I enjoyed my big burrito. Complimentary chips and salsa. Highly recommend this place for vegi burrito.

Love this hole in the wall right in Orinda! Whenever I'm craving a burrito, it's straight to Maya I go. I always order the super burrito with chicken and the ratio of ingredients are always spot on. Their chips are also delicious and the green salsa is to die for. It's a tiny restaurant, but the staff is always friendly and they are quick! read more

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I have lived in Orinda for many years and this was the first time I've been to Maya Mexican Grill. I ordered 2 soft tacos and they were delicious. The food came out within minutes and everything was fresh and well priced. I will definitely be back. read more

insanely overpriced, first and last time here $56 for 2 burritos! yea I want my refund ! replying to your response: I didnt say extra cheese I specifically said everything on the burrito I never said any extra of anything besides the meat . I would like a full refund that price is insanely high read more

Cancelled my Door Dash order 45 minutes after I placed it. Now I get to deal with hungry kids.

The food is decent. Guacamole is my favorite there :) Make sure you have the right order before you leave. We always order guacamole and they always forget. 4 times already and that's an extra charge! read more

Maya Mexican Grill - Carne Asada taco with guac! - Mexican Near Me - Orinda, California

Stopped by Maya a couple of Mondays ago to pick up lunch at the request of my youngest brother. At 12:50 PM, there was no seating available, but that's probably not saying much since there is only one table for four, three tables for two, and four bar stool seats near the front window. Maya is a tiny place that's probably not the best for those who have claustrophobia. I typically prefer takeout, though, so I took a seat (there are three near the cash register) and perused the large menu board. From what I could tell, Maya is a two-person operation. There is one woman who serves as a cashier, hostess, taking to-go orders at the front and packing them, and waitress, making sure all the food gets to the people seated at tables. Not an easy job to be sure. At the back, there was one man cooking and plating all of the food. But even with only two people, they sure do a great job of keeping all the wheels turning. I had my order in under 15 minutes - for my brother - burrito maya - 8.95 rice, beans topped w/ mole sauce, sour cream, salsa fresca, and cheese Choice of Meat: Steak Choice of Beans: Pinto for me - J's nachos - 6.95 chips topped with beans, cheddar and jack cheese mix, sour cream and salsa fresca Choice of Meat: Steak Choice of Beans: Refried beans Turns out my brother wanted a regular burrito, and not the burrito maya which comes with mole sauce. My bad. :( #worstbigsisterever I'll know better next time. I really wanted to like this place; I really want to like all mom and pop type shops, truthfully, but there was nothing about the nachos or the burrito that didn't make me wistful for Chipotle. And real good Mexican food should never make you think about Chipotle. If I'm not mistaken, though, this is the only Mexican restaurant in Lamorinda... which means we'll probably be back. Hopefully our subsequent experiences will be better. Notes: They also have black beans, too. Meat Choices: Grilled steak - carne asada Grilled chicken - pollo asada Carnitas - pork Pork chile verde Chicken ranchero - pollo desebrado They take Visa, Mastercard, & Discover. Taco Tuesday special 5 to 8 pm Free taco with purchase of two Salsa bar towards the back wall read more

Stopped in for a quick bite. Grabbed a steak super burrito, wasn't prepared for how tasty and delicious it turned out to be. Super quality ingredients, and prepared correctly! If that was their burrito, I am dying to try their other dishes. I am definitely coming back when I'm in the area. read more

Orinda is kind of a restaurant desert, and Maya is mostly mirage. I came in at 3pm on a Saturday looking for a quick bite. Chicken quesadilla with guacamole seemed like the best choice. Mediocre tortilla (how's that possible?), chicken that was mildly flavored, cheese that was just melted cheddar, drenched in watery sour cream, with an attractively-sized glomp of guacamole. I mean, it served its function to quell my crazy hunger. And it was still probably better than the greasy burger next door. But, really ... there's not much there. read more