I'm in love. This festive Mexican restaurant in the south side of the island has everything I could want - delicious food, giant portions, and oversized margaritas with fabulous servers. I am an absolute fan of chipotle enchiladas. They're warm - as far as spice level - and I switch up the protein choice being equally a fan of chicken and beef. They also will provide one of each as well. Nice portions, bursting with flavor it is just so good! I am also a fan of their giant margaritas that drink easy and go to the head easier. I typically only drink these when I want to accomplish nothing for the day. I am particularly fond of their cucumber one as it is less sweet. The service here has always been a delight. Whether we come on a quiet afternoon or a busy evening, whether it is my friend and I or a group of us we are always treated warmly and kindly. As far as price point, it is the same price point as the vast majority of Mexican restaurants in King County with the exception of the one Mexican restaurant in Bellevue at Lincoln Tower which makes every other restaurant look super inexpensive! All in all I am a huge fan of this place. read more

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(Please try to imagine reading this in all capital letters.) I would like to tell you about our experience dining this evening at Riviera Maya, but the music is turned up way too loud and so I doubt if you could hear anything I said. we asked our server -- who was lovely and conscientious in every way -- if they could maybe turn the music down, but apparently permission was denied. As intense as the music was, though, we could still hear the vacuum as the staff started to clean things up in the section we were sitting in 90 minutes before closing time. That seems both loud and odd. So, I would say -- nay, yell -- why don't you put a little more thought into the aural experience of your otherwise fine restaurant, Riviera Maya? Can you hear what I'm trying to say? read more

Really not to my taste at all. Had chicken tacos. Had to drain off the water from the soggy chicken. Seems like there should be something like salsa or sour cream on it. I had 2 bites, 1 bite of beans and 1 of rice. Waitress picked up the plate and didn't mention or ask why nothing was eaten. Must not be uncommon. My lunch partner thought his was okay. $70. read more

Riviera Maya - Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Mercer Island, Washington

My partner and I love this restaurant for quick date nights. Staff are always amazing, accommodating, and the bar staff make great drinks. The food is delicious and reasonably priced for the island, and I've never had an issue with the portions. read more

Totally decent spot. My in-laws like to come here for lunch and finally brought us in for lupper. Strip mall restaurant with a festive vibe and welcoming staff. I really appreciate that they have a vegetarian corner of their menu and that it's not all cheese-heavy. You like vegetables? You're in luck! I shared the butternut squash enchiladas (two enchiladas filled with roasted butternut squash, spinach and black beans smothered in squash based sauce topped with queso fresco tomato and chives) with my partner and was surprised that I was not hungry afterwards. I think he ordered a tamal or something else on the side to complete his meal. Tamarind margarita was quite nice. I recommend getting one of those as well. Salud! read more

Took my family to Riviera Maya tonight and it was amazing. The recent renovations make the space feel fresh and inviting, and the tequila bar is top-notch -- plenty of options and TVs everywhere for catching the game. We ordered the molcajete, and the steak, chicken, and shrimp were cooked perfectly -- flavorful and tender. What really made the night special was our server, Lupita. She went above and beyond: patient with our baby, kind to my spicy (and picky) mother-in-law, and even handled my equally ridiculous mom with a smile. This place nails both the food and the hospitality. Highly recommend if you're on Mercer Island -- I can already tell this is going to be one of our regular spots. read more

Way over-priced. It was a bit of a shock to have paid $70 for one adult meal and two kids meals (soft drinks for the kids were $4.25/ea). They barely cared that we were there until it was time to pay and then they came back multiple times to check in on us. Enchiladas use small flour tortillas, minimal portions, food is bland. I imagine not much of the ingredients are made in-house. On the positive side, they offer seemingly bottomless free chips and salsa, but the salsa is... not great. I keep trying Riviera Maya because I love Mexican food but this place leaves me consistently disappointed. read more

This was probably my 3rd time here. I was actually semi impressed with this place on my first trip, but I found the pricing and portion to be unworthy of a respectable star rating. On my second visit, the experience was the same, decent food, overpriced. On this third visit, I was actually disappointed. The pricing was still aggressive, the portion was not reflective of the pricing and this time, everything was bland. The carnitas didn't taste seasoned, the beans and rice also had no flavor and the guacamole was thin. This is the problem with all local food. Places that should have a rich, cultural recipe have traded it in for bland food that appears to agree with the unseasoned kitchens of overpaid people who never learned how to cook with spices. I thought this place would be a great alternative to driving into Seattle, but now I can see it pays to just stay on the freeway and drive into the city. Everybody here was really nice and polite, but the good was seriously 1 star, I'm keeping my review at 2 just because of how good the service was. read more

Favorite close-to-home Mexican restaurant. BIG (and good) drinks, BIG (and tasty) portions of food, great service. It's worth eating in the restaurant... er, we needed three refills of chips the other night... and did I mention the huge drinks? This is classic Mexican comfort food at its best; it will fill you up, you will be content, and the prices are reasonable for location. Came here on a Wednesday night and most of the tables were full. There's also a small bar in back with sports and drinks, as well as a number of tables in the front. read more

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Shhhh. This is a Mercer Island secret. Some of the best Mexican food can be found in a sleepy south end MI strip mall. You will be amazed at the selection of tasty quality dishes that awaits you. The lamb shanks are a savory sensation. Recently had the Cochinita pibil, an outstanding delicious pork dish with generous portions that will leave you satisfied and then some. Sure the prices are a little high (this is MI), but the portion sizes, quality, and taste are great. The service has always been friendly from the hard working staff. The restaurant can get busy and bustling during peak weekend times but I've never had to wait too long. read more

Riviera Maya - Cochinita pibil. Just do it! - Mexican Near Me - Mercer Island, Washington

Riviera Maya is a Mexican restaurant on the south end of Mercer Island, and it's a pretty good one, too. There was a lot to choose from, with its large menu and margaritas the size of your face! My friend and I had a good time here for some post-tennis lunch. We visited Riviera Maya on a Sunday afternoon for lunch and the place was quiet, with just one other party dining in, which was nice. Located in a small business strip next to QFC, there was plenty of parking. We were able to be seated immediately soon after we arrived. My friend and I shared the nachos, which was solid. It was the perfect kind of food for after working up a sweat. I also had a jamaica, while my friend had a margarita, which was gigantic. The menu had a lot to choose from, with different, classic Mexican dishes. The portions were large, and we were also given complimentary chips, salsa and bean dip. Lots of food to be had here. Now I know where to eat at after my tennis lesson on Mercer Island. Riviera Maya was a good spot for some Mexican food, with very friendly staff. Portions were large and there is something for everyone here. read more

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This is a gem! The food is tasty, and the staff is friendly and thoughtful. On our visit we had the mezcal margaritas that were awesome. Just a wonderful experience. read more

$12 for a kids quesadilla. Let me be clear. This was one tortilla filled with cheese and folded in half. There was rice and beans as well, but $12!!! I get it. You're in Mercer island. But the kids prices were ridiculous. Service was ok depending on who stopped by. You either got clear questions or miming with hand gestures. It a classic Mexican restaurant decor wise. The adults food was fine. Nothing above the expectation of a standard Mexican restaurant. read more

Good food, nice people, great service. An intimate local restaurant, run by nice folks. I go there several times a month & have gotten to know them pretty well. Highly recommended. read more

This is a truly authentic Mexican restaurant with an all encompassing menu. My family and I frequent this place for the best reasons: Great food, pleasant environment and a top notch and friendly Staff. I would single out an Item or two, but that's a "too hard" because it's all so good. read more

Typical Mexican food restaurant. Not in a bad way, let me say. They have a sign indicating Being short staffed and to be patient. Chips, salsa and bean dip are served and the margarita menu is huge. I chose crunchy chicken tacos & my friend got a HUGE burrito. The tacos were delicious! Crunchy fried tortillas with chicken, cheese and guacamole. Served with rice and beans. The burrito my friend ordered was a pork, rice, & bean filled monstrosity. Actually I think it was a chimichanga, but, you say chimi, I say burrito. One is friend and is well, not. I had the good luck to take half of the burrito for leftovers later. Mmmm. The plates came with the food and were hot. The salsa had a good kick to it as well. Service was friendly. If you have the chance come here. It's a nice sit down place. Cheers and happy yelping. read more

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We've eaten here a few times, both in person and for take-out. The food is really good and the wait staff is pretty attentive and friendly at this strip mall Mexican restaurant. The food was tasty and more authentic than most Mexican restaurants in the Seattle area. They also offer a kids menu with options for younger eaters who prefer things like a burger and fries. My daughter ordered the burger and really liked it. The one downside for me is that they don't put prices on their drink menu, so you have no idea if you're ordering a $10 or $20 margarita without asking. They also don't have a very big beer list and no IPA's, although I'm definitely not marking them down for that since they're more known for their margaritas than beers. They do offer traditional Mexican beers (cerveza's!) so that's a nice touch. The other nice thing is that they use alcohol from a distillery owned by someone in Mercer Island which is another nice touch. read more

we love this restaurant and go there often last night we had a large table and had a great time when we looked over our receipt we noticed we got charged 10$ fee for using a credit card i feel like a sing should be posted saying that we won't be going back there as often unfortunately read more

Service was excellent, food delicious, and huge margaritas. The picadillo was particularly tasty. They even had a variety of tasty hot sauces at the table. Definitely will be back. read more

Riviera Maya - Riviera Maya margaritas - Mexican Near Me - Mercer Island, Washington

One of my go-to Mexican takeout spots. Consistently good food and service (and quick, which is always a plus), and the food portions are always super big (especially for the price). I try to get something each time, but I have to say the chicken enchiladas and the steak fajitas are always my favorites. Overall, give it a try -- it's a great and cozy neighborhood restaurant. :) read more

Riviera Maya - chicken enchiladas & shrimp fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Mercer Island, Washington

Awesome Mexican restaurant on the south end of Mercer Island. I usually get the Milanesa or Camarones a la Diabla. Super tasty! Great margaritas as well, I enjoy the Guava Margarita and sometimes will brave the Pineapple Margarita... Served in a whole pineapple! This place slaps! Even if you're full make room for the churros! read more

Riviera Maya - a pineapple with a mexican flag - Mexican Near Me - Mercer Island, Washington

Good food, great service. This is a favorite for our family, everyone has something delicious to eat.

Excellent cuisine and a welcoming staff. More than plenty of marguerita options and good-sized quantities. (The entire menu). I really like this small Mexican eatery. I am a meat lover, however they were providing a fantastic assortment of vegetarian plates. read more

Outstanding food, far above the standard Tex-Mex found in typical "Mexican" restaurants. I had Mayan pork (excellent) with accompanying whole beans w/ condiments, and very tasty. Rice was simple but well-prepared. Service was prompt and friendly. The chips,dips, ( both red and bean) were very tasty,fresh, and appetizing. I've eaten there several times and never been disappointed. Highly recommend. read more

What a great family run spot. The food and drink portions are great, the lamb shoulder is fantastic, and you can't really go wrong. The new bar is always a great spot too. Would highly recommend. Ambiance and service are top notch. read more

You talk about a delicious lunch! We both enjoyed our meals so much and it was a very pleasant experience. Our weight staff was lovely. Everything was lovely. We're so glad we found this place. read more

On the island and looking for an Americanized Mexican delicious lunch- Found it ! Chips/Salsa/Bean Dip - Complimentary- Fast service- Legit drinks- refills- Top notch - Totally recommend - read more

Riviera Maya - 3 item- Burrito-Cheese enchilada - Hard Taco Yum - Mexican Near Me - Mercer Island, Washington

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Food was excellent! Service was quick. And the fresh Guacomole- omg!! So good!! We went on a Saturday and they quickly filled up. I recommend going early. read more

For one we only went here because we were waiting for our niece at the dance studio next door. Two we weren't even super hungry we got a meal to share and just the whole time it seemed like they were eyeing us after that. Once we finished our meal i got up to go pay upfront and one of the workers came up to us immediately (pretty sure they thought we were going to dip on our tab).. told them that i needed to use apple pay. After we paid we went to use the restroom and as we're washing our hands we see that the woman came to check the bathroom.. as if using the bathroom is out the ordinary. Anyways definitely didn't feel welcomed there and won't be coming back lol. read more

Once again, an awesome meal. I was here with my daughter two grandchildren. As always, the service was excellent. The food was superior, another great evening and an awesome restaurant. Keep up the good work! That is why I keep on coming back!! read more

On sunny days a few weeks ago we came here and had some great House margaritas which we enjoyed, it was fairly standard fare rice beans chicken but the service was great they were always friendly people were wearing masks will definitely be back read more

I don't typically leave reviews, but the food quality and presentation for delivery was the best I've seen. Everything was amazing. Thank you, well done and I would highly recommend read more

I love this place. We've ordered (all pickup so far) numerous times. I have an increasing interest in Mexican cuisine. NOT TexMex. I am cooking more Mexican on my own and love the Nopalito cookbook (no relation to this restaurant). I am also not a vegetarian but the vegetarian options are intriguing to me at the moment. Riviera Maya's cauliflower enchiladas and spinach enchiladas are DIVINE. Each full plate option I have ordered comes with different beans. One red beans and one black. Both are salted to swoon levels (if you know of Salt Fat Acid Heat Samin Nosrat you will know of the salt "ZING!") Even the sides - refried beans at so many places are an afterthought. Here, I stand in my kitchen and spoon it cold like a jar of peanut butter. Eyes closed and wishing you I had a better metabolism. read more

The food was very good. As a Californian it is sometimes hard to find good Mexican food. However, for the portions I got the price seem right! My partner and I really enjoyed the food! read more

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Recently moved to MI and had heard this place was good so we decided to give it a shot over the weekend. It was delicious! Great service & delicious fresh food. Incredibly well priced too. I would definitely come back! We ordered 3 taco salads each with different meat, all of them super yummy. And yes, there is such thing as a bad taco salad! read more

Food was cold and not good and super expensive it was 300 bucks for 5 people bad service too

We loved Rivera Maya for many things. First of all, it's food is suited for lunch and dinner. The food is really good and filling. Another thing is that the wait staff is really kind. Be sure to check out Rivera Maya for your next family dinner! read more

Great food and reasonable prices. Highly recommend restaurant to all Mexican food lovers. Reasonably priced drinks also, which is rare in Seattle area! ;) read more

just got doordash. i don't want to be mean, but everything here looked and tasted unappetizing. it's one of those restaurants where they give you huge portions but everything tastes sub-par--and honestly, the gargantuan portion sizes don't look very inviting for a second bite. for reference, we got a steak burrito, a tamarind margarita, and the fried ice cream. we couldn't get through any of them, both bc of how large the portions are and also bc the taste wasn't really making us want to eat more read more

Consistently good food. Mexican soccer on TV. Very polite staff. Try their seafood fajitas. read more