I met a relative for lunch today and she suggested going to Maya in Davis. I don't know if this is the same family of Maya Restaurants that are located in Sacramento, but if so I have been to the one located near Richards Boulevard in Sacramento and really like it. This building in Davis sits on a corner and is hot pink, so you can't miss it. They have outdoor, covered seating that was very enjoyable with today's great weather. My favorite thing about lunch today (5/7/26) was the service. The food was good, but the service was excellent. Upon arrival, my first time here I peered into the interior of the restaurant to see if my relative had arrived. I was immediately greeted by a very nice young man behind the counter. I exited the building and sat down at one of their exterior tables so my cousin could easily spot me, and the same very nice young man came out and brought me a menu to review while I was waiting for my cousin to arrive. Once she arrived, we went inside and ordered our meals, and returned to their outside seating. They have an open chips and salsa bar which was great as we waited for our meals. A short while later, another nice young man (with braids) came out to clear the table and offer drink refills. They were both very kind, accommodating and engaging. It's very nice to have great customer service from these gentlemen. We had a lovely lunch, and I would return. read more

TLDR: My new favorite Mexican spot. Get the Fajita plate, Al Pastor plate, or Quesabirria Tacos. Don't let the menu size scare you off. The menu is enormous -- I won't pretend otherwise. But don't let that stop you. The food is excellent and it's worth taking the time to figure out your order. A few dishes I'd point you toward: the Fajita plate, the Al Pastor plate, and the Quesabirria Tacos are all worth ordering. On my first visit I had what I believe is called the Milpas Salad which was great, but I don't see it on the menu anymore. Great chips and salsa bar too. Great outdoor seating for nice days, and dog-friendly. Already my go-to for Mexican food in town. Love all the artwork on the walls too. read more

We met here for my sons birthday because he was in a hurry and didn't have much time between practice and heading to a concert. We ordered immediately and or food was brought out promptly. I am not sure when their happy hour begins and ends but we wanted the birria tacos and they had them on a happy hour special 3 for $13 so we ordered two sets, the cone with dipping sauce and pickled onions on the side. We also ordered 2 wet burritos, one with carne asada and one with pollo and a side of black beans and rice for the table. Apparently, they have options of either Pinto beans, black beans or refried beans which is nice. She brought out churros on the house due to my son celebrating his birthday which I thought was very nice. This is good place to go if you need a hearty meal and don't have time to wait at a formal restaurant. read more

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Salt. Do you like your food overly salted? Because this place SALTS their food. It was edible but definitely not for people who have high blood pressure. I left feeling very thirsty, and was thirty throughout the day. I think the food would've been great if they didn't over salt the dishes. I wouldn't go back. read more

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3 of us walk in, not busy, and immediately the cashier looks annoyed. We sit down, 2/3 people get their food. We wait 40 minutes before asking for the 3rd dish since we weren't being checked on. We saw the server had given our order to the wrong table and our number had disappeared from the ordering screen. She proceeds to say "oh I'm trippin", walked and didn't apologize. She brings the order and it's made incorrectly. She takes it back and we finally get the correct order after more than an hour. No apologies. A simply "sorry for the wait" or even a "sorry" would've been nice. Overall food lacked flavor, service sucked, will not be returning. For places like this payment for the meal should be done after the meal is complete. Train your staff better. read more

If you're looking for Mexican food and cocktails, this is the spot. High energy vibes, vibrant interior, outdoor seating, and pleasant service. The horchata was just what we needed, huaraches were not bad, and this pozole had the meatiest hunks of succulent pork I've ever had at a restaurant. The esquite was plentiful and delicious, sweet, salty, tangy, and creamy. So great to finally see a restaurant take the corner of the former El Toro Bravo. The menu is expansive, we will be back to try their other options. read more

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On an unsually mild July Saturday evening with temperature in high 70s, we ventured a little further into downtown to finally check out Maya's since our go-to Mexican place in Davis was crowded with no seating in sight. Maya's fresh-painted pink exterior is visually attractive and will spike the curiosity of any passerby. The interior is modern cantina style, with several tables scatter throughout the room, but most of the seating is outside on the patio. The ordering is at the counter and food brought to the table, with alchol options available. Maya's menu is extensive and though the focus is on seafood items, there is something for everyone. Chips and salsa bar are added bonus. I ordered the wet burrito with red sauce and carne asada. The sauce was thick, almost like an enchilada sauces with a dash of smoky mole. The meat was of good quality and grilled right and the presentation with garnish represantable. I would definetly order it again. The rest of the party went with tacos, the omni-present quesabirria and carnitas being the meat choices. The consensus was that it was all pretty good, though it won't make us change from our go-to as the number 1 option for Mexican in Davis. However, if it's busy over there we know where to go next... read more

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The food was amazing! So glad I tried it. Have no idea how long it's been there- maybe I noticed now that it's PINK! Walk up and order and too many great choices. I love flautas so tried that and a Michelada! So good! And the rest of my family got the 2 crispy tacos-1 Birria and one shredded chicken, salsa and chips were also awesome and must try the white salsa! So exciting something different and awesome. Everyone loved their meal- can't wait to go again! We had a very pleasant outdoor table- not too hot or anything. Decor, vibe and staff were all festive and thoughtful. Great service! Food coming out timing was good too! read more

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When you walk in you will probably get overwhelmed with how big the menu is. I love that they have many menu items to choose from. The cashier was very friendly. I ordered chicken enchiladas and I loved it. Thought the presentation was beautiful. I really loved the beans. I can't remember if I liked the rice or not so if I don't remember then it was probably okay BUT I really loved their beans. I did not eat the side salad or whatever it was. Washed it down with a pina jarrito. I need to come back another day to try out some other menu items. So far so good. I ate outside with my boyfriend. Will definitely come back. read more

MAYA'S Authentic Mexican Food - Chicken enchilada plate - Salad Near Me - Davis, California

Love the atmosphere and music. Chips and salsa are self serve. Bean and cheese wet burrito was good. Got half and half green/red sauce. The green sauce was spicy. Tostada without meat was basic. Combo burrito had too many fries. Next time will try the asada burrito. Great service. Friendly staff. Full bar. read more

I was really surprised with how good this was! The place was clean and the service was friendly. I got the quesabirria plate and the consume was flavorful and the tacos were really cheese, crispy, and flavorful. I also really liked the salsa bar. I live in Sacramento and would venture out here just for these tacos! read more

Came here on a Tuesday for dinner and sat outside. The food was good! We got the chicken mole plate and a regular burrito with carne asada. The chicken mole was tasty and a good amount of food. The regular burrito was also good, I only wish some of the ingredients had been better distributed. It came cut in half and I thought they forgot the beans because there were no beans in the first half I ate. But overall the flavor was really good! They also have chips and salsas which were tasty too. I would return or recommend to a friend. read more

MAYA'S Authentic Mexican Food - Chicken Mole and Regular Burrito - Salad Near Me - Davis, California

The food is really good and it is actually authentic Mexican food. We got the street tacos, carnitas plate, and quesabirria tacos. We did wait about 10-20 minutes for the food but it wasn't bad. They offer free water and a sauce bar you can freely grab sauces and chips. It wasn't packed and they were blasting classic and modern Spanish songs. read more

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Highly recommend for the delicious food and amazing service! The Carne Asada plate was amazing, and it's Malena approved! Will come back sometime soon! read more

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I've been wanting to try this plate for a while now so here I am. I came in and I ordered the Carne Asada Plate and it was delicious. The food came out pretty fast and I really like their sauce station. The food also came out pretty fast. The restaurant is also nicely decorated. I'm glad that I have a good go to Mexican spot in Davis now. Try it out if you like. :) read more

MAYA'S Authentic Mexican Food - Carne Asada Combo Plate - Salad Near Me - Davis, California

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I ABSOLUTELY LOVE the decor of this place. The interior set up feels a little cramped but maybe we can call it "cozy". I love that they have sidewalk seating options and we sat at the bar at the windows. We ordered some tacos and chicharrones. The meat was good and tasty. And the chicharrones were VERY GOOD. I was left with some questions though... why lemons and not limes? Why no jalapenos on the side for my taco? Why sooooooo much guacamole for the amount of chicharrones? I felt like for what we ordered it was a bit pricey for the size of the tacos and the price could be managed better for the chicharrones if there wasn't so much avocado used. Salsa bar - can we label these - I try my best to not take more than I need but when I don't know how spicy something is or what some is it's likely to be wasted. I must say - the chips were GREAT!!! I would still come back and try more on the menu. I hope they will have some good specials or deals here especially since this is so close to the university- students are on a budget. (But really aren't we all?) I'm game for a round 2 Maya's. Even to just enjoy the chips and salsa bar and the art work. I also want to find a reason to bring friends for a bucket of beers. Until we meet again. read more

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Maya is a very solid choice for Mexican food in Davis. The menu offers a huge range of your favorite Mexican foods - and that includes soups too! The restaurant is relatively small with it looking bigger on the outside than it is on the inside. It was a little confining to sit inside, but there are a couple tables for larger groups who visit the restaurant. Thankfully there is plenty of outdoor seating, including a fun little outdoor spot that faces the sidewalk so you can people watch to your heart's content. In terms of food, I found Maya to be mostly hits with a few things that didn't resonate. On the good side, I found that the flavors are right up in front. All the dishes were very flavorful and of top quality. The chili relleno I had there was aamzing. Paired with rice and beans it was a joy to eat. Another awesomething thing at Maya is that they offer up complimentary chips and salsa. The chips are hearty and there are many flavors of salsa to select from. My only gripe regarding some of the food is that a few of the items were a bit too much on the smokey side for me. The elote that I had was very strong in that department. I also would have liked the flautas to be lighter than the way they make them. The outside of the flautas were similar to that of the house chips they had. In terms of service I found Maya to be great. There were friendly staff all around and even though it is a counter-order restaurant, servers were around checking up on me and my needs, which was appreciated! read more

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Food is definitely not as good as it used to be. Worse, the service has taken a nosedive. Spent about 15 minutes getting a to go order through and confirmed twice with the person on the phone what the order was (the person was a native English speaker so not sure why it took so long to understand my order). When I got home, found out an order was completely wrong. I called back to complain. Not only did they still charge me for the incorrect order, they said if I mention it next time I'm there maybe they'd give me a discount or something. No apology, nothing. Yeah that's OK I won't be coming back. Burritos were bland, tortillas were burnt, and annoying to have to cook a meal for my son whose order was completely wrong when the whole point of ordering out was to not have to cook. read more

Service was helpful and the ambiance is cute, but the food is very okay. The rice in the burrito was slightly undercooked and the chicken felt almost stewed so it made the entire burrito soggy. If you're from Southern California you might be disappointed. Seems like a better place for drinks so I'd come back for that. read more

The youngest member of the family was craving churros and we learned that Maya's had some (granted, they warned us ahead of time that those weren't made in house). We decided to check out the place for lunch and were quite happy with our the meal. Street tacos with cabeza were great. Fried potato tacos also delicious. Kids' burrito delicious as well. Sopes were okay. Service was courteous (even if the sopes took a while to arrive). Bathroom decor as well as the decor throughout and outside of the building are fun. All in all we were quite pleased with our outing and sent our complements to the chefs. We will be back. read more

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A beautiful place with tasty drinks and delicious food! Service is friendly and fast. I placed the order and took a few pictures and boom food is here, fresh and hot~ I got a Passion fruit margarita and taco plate. The passion fruit margarita is so good! It's deliciously tart and sweet but not too sweet! It's veryyyy strong, they did not skimp on the good stuff, strong but still taste very good. For my two taco combo plate, I got grilled chicken. The chicken is tender and soft and well seasoned. The tortilla is soft and everything just works so well together. I didn't have room for dessert this time but will come back to try that! The place is in the heart of downtown, so parking might be a little tricky. But honestly it's not bad parking just a little further, cuz the food is really worth it! read more

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Found this restaurant on yelp on our way home from Reno, NV. We ordered grilled chicken nachos, grilled chicken burrito, ceviche tostada, and a carnival taco plate. Oh and the elote... omg! Not even kidding you... Everything was tasty, a flavor burst in every bite. We ordered way too much for my family of 4, cant wait for round 2!! Service was just as good. read more

Good Mexican food in the middle of downtown Davis. We stopped in to try Maya's and I'm so glad we did! To be honest, we were drawn in by the bright pink exterior and vibrant decor. There's seating inside, but we opted for the outdoor seating. This is a walk up counter, but they bring out your food and bus your tables. Staff was very nice. We had the carne asada fries and the birria egg rolls. They were out of nacho cheese so I can't give the full review of the fries, but they were pretty good. The birria egg rolls were crispy and fantastic. If you're looking for a casual spot for a good bite to eat, give it a try! read more

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The quesabirria egg rolls were out of this world! Crispy golden shell on the outside. Succulent, juicy and tender inside. The egg rolls are the perfect shape for dipping in the consome. The one star review is from the scalding hot water from their faucet when I washed my hand. It pretty much burned my hand. I warned the waitress about what happened but I don't think they tThe quesabirria egg rolls were out of this world! Crispy golden shell on the outside. Succulent, juicy and tender inside. The egg rolls are the perfect shape for dipping in the consome. The one star review is from the scalding hot water from their faucet when I washed my hand. It pretty much burned my hand. I warned the waitress about what happened but I don't think they took it seriously. ook it seriously. read more

MAYA'S Authentic Mexican Food - Quesabirria eggrolls - Salad Near Me - Davis, California

Maya's has all the typical Mexican classics but also some more interesting menu options if you're down to try something new! Their food has all been high quality, tasty, and presented well. Friendly staff and fast service. I've tried a few dishes so far and keep trying new ones as I come back. Momia burrito: B Kind of like a wet burrito but with cheese instead of enchilada sauce. The burrito itself was good, I got the asada and it had been seasoned well. Personally I think the wet burrito would be better but if you like cheese this is a must try. Sopes: A I've never had sopes before coming here, but these ones are very delicious. They're essentially like thick tortilla tacos with a ton of toppings so you need to use a fork and knife. These are my favorite so far. Camarones ala diabla: B Shrimp cooked in diabla sauce, which tasted medium spicy, slightly sweet and toasty. It was not bad. read more

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This was my first time at Maya's, and I really enjoyed it! The variety at the self-serve salsa and chips bar was a great start to the meal. I visited on a quiet Tuesday evening, which made for a nice, relaxing dinner. I ordered a veggie burrito without rice to keep it vegan, and it didn't disappoint. The presentation was spot-on, and the burrito was packed with whole pinto beans, bell peppers, onions, pico de gallo, and avocado. Every bite was full of flavor! They also offer beer and drinks, though I opted out this time. The place isn't fancy, but it has a trendy, cozy vibe that makes it perfect for a casual meal. I did not give this place 5 stars because of the lack of vegan entrees. read more

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Came here at around 9am (for Picnic Day. Hours are normally different) to grab some food before getting the day started. My boyfriend and I ordered the breakfast burrito and chicken street tacos and let me say..we DEVOURED everything. Soooo good. Food takes a bit to come out but it's totally worth the wait with how good the food tastes. Love the vibes here and the staff is always go kind. The place is SUPER clean. The bathrooms were very cute and clean as well. 10/10 read more

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Yes. It's about time I tried this place and it was worth the wait! I had a passionfruit margarita and some tacos. First, I wasn't sure what to expect with the margarita, but they nailed it. It was really, really good. And as a former bartender, I'm a hard sell. I have also had an awful lot of Mexican food in my life. I have been all over Mexico And I have had all kinds of Texas ‍ and California variations. These guys do a great job! It is actually a pretty creative menu and everybody I was with was very happy with their meal. Service was also great. It is a smaller place and they can get busy but if you have to wait, I promise it's worth it. read more

I got the asada and carnitas street tacos. I will say the menu items are more pricey than Guads but the quality feels better. I got 3 street tacos for $9 which was a perfect amount for me and they have a chip station so I was satisfied. I did think it was weird they gave me a lemon instead of a lime but i probably could have just asked for a lime. The restaurant itself is small but my friends and I went at 5:30 and were able to secure a table for 10 people without a problem. The service was quick and they were very nice read more

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Maya's is one of my favorite new restaurants in Davis! I'm only writing this review (which I never do) because I'm really hoping that it can stick around for a while. I've been here 3 times and each time the food is delicious, the drinks are divine, and the service is great! You don't have to wait too long for your food and it comes out piping hot! Additionally, they have a solid menu with a lot of choices! The patio is great for the days where we have some nice weather and they have a solid indoor seating section for when the weather takes a turn. My only gripe with this place is the cost of food, but I think that unfortunately all food is expensive right now so I can't necessarily blame them for that. Highly recommend! read more

MAYA'S Authentic Mexican Food - Pollo (chicken) and birria (shredded beef) crispy tacos with a mango margarita that has Tajín on the rim. - Salad Near Me - Davis, California

Absolutely love this new restaurant in Davis. Food was so good that we forgot to get pictures. Chimichangas were the best, ratio of ingredients was perfect. Tacos were spot on. Super burritos. Both chicken and carnitas. yUM. Made on site chips with salsa bar worth the effort We will be back!! read more

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Maya's offers traditional authentic Mexican cuisine, using Indigenous ingredients in their plates, like the Taco Maya with blue corn tortillas, nopalitos, beans and more! This style of Mexican cuisine goes beyond nachos and burritos, their food is authentic. Highly recommend! read more

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The food was bland. I ordered guacamole and tostada de ceviche. I could not taste the food. It was one of the worst Mexican places I visited. It did not help that the cashier was unfriendly. If I owned this place I would definitely not have her at the front. In addition. I would purchase higher quality fish. Try Dos Coyotes instead. read more

New restaurant in Davis bringing authentic Mexican bites as well as some fusion dishes. Maya's in Davis has only been open a couple of days but they've already got the kitchen and service in sync and they're pumping out some great food. Davis residents are lucky to have an established Authentic Mexican restaurant open their doors in their downtown neighborhood. The original Maya's is still open on Broadway while the Bercut drive (off Richards blvd) location is doing better than ever. The menu here is huge and everything sounded good but I went with the pork belly bites and al pastor nachos. My friend ordered the ceviche and a quesadilla combo for his son. The pork belly bites were the highlight of my visit. The salsa brought a kick to the juicy and crispy pork. I was impressed with the depths of flavors of the dish. I will be ordering again on my next visit. The nachos were served on a huge plate with which the food filled it up. Every bite better than the last. The ceviche was fresh and I wished they would've added more than one tostada since we shared it. This is a perfect summer dish with the avocado and lime. The place isn't huge but the outdoor seating makes up for the size of the inside. It was nice sitting outside as people passed and I even heard a few people wondering out loud if Davis finally got a good Mexican food spot? The answer is undoubtedly yes. read more

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What an amazingly vibrant restaurant! The photo speaks for itself. The food was amazingly fresh, hot and a little spicy, but perfectly spicy the Customer Service was top notch. It was absolutely delicious and we are still talking about it the next day ! We will definitely be back ! And if you're looking for a recommendation, be sure to try the Elote read more

MAYA'S Authentic Mexican Food - Amazing! - Salad Near Me - Davis, California

Stopped by while in the area. You walk in, look over the menu and order, grab your own chips and salsa and then choose a seat, inside or out. It was warm that day (inside and out) and the doors were wide open so we sat outside to have some open air. We could hear the music playing and while it was awfully loud, it was fun music. Randy ordered the two enchiladas plate - he chose cheese enchiladas with green salsa and sour cream - and it came with rice and refried beans. I ordered the Milpa salad with the creamy cilantro lime dressing. We also ordered a side of guacamole and elote corn. Randy liked his enchiladas but didn't love them. He didn't love the green sauce on them - he wanted more flavor in the sauce. The salad was a spring mix and was loaded with delicious chicken breast, black beans, avocado, radish, cooked bell peppers, cotija cheese, and some orange slices which I squeezed some of onto my salad. It was delicious and huge. I couldn't finish it. The elote was ok...corn, mayo, cotija and chili spice. The guac was yummy! Super fresh and creamy. We were greeted as soon as we entered, our food brought out in a timely fashion, and then when we were done eating, someone appeared to remove our plates. A good experience - we'd definitely go back. read more

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Came here as part of oa Yelp Elite event. There long lines were ever do worth it! Ordered dinner for 4 and everyone agreed that the food was absolutely 5 star. My Paloma was very good, the sopes were delicious, three Super Burrito was, well, super! My Al Pastor plate was the best Al Pastor over had in years. The appetizers were outstanding. I'll definitely be coming back.... soon! read more

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Maya's has always caught my interest because of its great ambiance! There's always music playing as you walk by and it stands out on the street with its pinkness. It was interesting to see that they had some Asian fusion options, but the prices are insane. I'm Vietnamese and never in my life have I seen someone charge $13 for 3 egg rolls. So far, I think it's the most expensive spot for birria tacos too I've seen in Davis. Even though you pay more for less tacos, I was still willing to try it out and hoped that it would be mind blowing and worth the prices. My friend and I both got the quesabirria tacos combo plate for lunch. We both thought the birria soup broth tasted kind of watered down, which was disappointing. We're both from SoCal, so we were expecting the consome to be a lot more flavorful. The two tacos itself were good, and the beans and rice definitely helped fill us up. I'm glad the service was pretty quick at least! But I don't think I'd come here again for quesabirria tacos. read more

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I only tried the breakfast burrito and was disappointed with the size of it. Spent 15+ dollars on a chorizo burrito with hardly any filling. It was mostly tortilla. read more

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They have the cutest little building. Tried there combo fajitas and Alambres. Super yummy and flavorful. Highly recommend read more

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