Looks like a very clean unauthentic Mexican joint. Wrong. Extremely clean. Great horchata. Excellent chicken fajita steaming! Good salsa and chips. Liked the rice and didn't get beans. Very satisfying meal. read more

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This place is super unassuming from the outside, but the food is so good it'll have you ready to dance. We ordered a ton, including the Tuesday taco plate with fries. I got the chicken tinga, steak, and samosa taco. The steak was good but nothing crazy, the chicken tinga was *so* flavorful, and the samosa taco (which was recommended to me) ended up being my favorite. Whatever sauce they put on it was amazing. The fries were surprisingly good too. really well seasoned with a slight kick. We also shared elotes and guac, and both were solid. Honestly, this spot is a strong 4.5/5 and definitely worth checking out. The servers were really nice. Someone had trouble ordering in their food and they helped us out. read more

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Very unassuming spot in downtown Chicago when you're hankering for a quick, filling meal at a reasonable price. Friendly service, clean location, quick turnaround and a decent meal. read more

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Good portion. Good product. Good price. Open later. Highly recomend. Only here for a few days but this is on par with what we have in the west coast. read more

Taco Maya - Ground beef burrito - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Stopped by Taco Maya for the first time, and wow--what a great find. The tacos were packed with flavor, and the chicken tikka was the standout of the meal. Even the to‑go boxes looked great. I enjoyed the Mexican‑style tacos way more than the American ones. Shoutout to Riddhi for adding chips and salsa to my order. Can't wait to come back next time I'm in Chicago. read more

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Tacos were yummy. The corn tortillas were especially delicious. We ordered carnitas, steak, and chorizo tacos. We also order a side of rice and pork tamale. My sons favorite was the steak and mine was carnitas. We are from So Cal so it's always hard to find a decent taco when we travel. This place did not disappoint. Restaurant was clean, staff was friendly, and food was ready fast. We are looking forward to trying their specialty tacos when we go back tomorrow. read more

Came across Taco Maya on DoorDash and was craving Mexican food! Taco Maya has a high rating and nachos were starred as one of the most ordered menu items so let's try it! Ordered the supreme nachos, ground beef, no guacamole...the meat was a tad salty but other than that it's a very big serving (def can share). Also ordered one birria taco which was excellent w/ the consume. I like that you can choose corn or flour tortillas (always choose corn for birria). Would definitely try again! read more

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Very very good tacos in my opinion, and they came out quick. I really liked the shrimp and chingon tacos. El pastor was okay, not my top choice as it's less juicy. Our server was nice. read more

Taco Maya - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Absolutely loved all of their vegatarian tacos tried their paneer , cauliflower taco and they were amazing. Would absolutely recommend it.

Food was great! Their chips were *chefs kiss* and warm. Sauces were amazing. Prices are great too because they don't break the bank and you still get quality food and vibes. Service was great too. Very professional and hospitable. Trust the reviews. read more

I placed an order at 9:01pm via their mobile app. My sister found this location as it was near our hotel. On their website, they have you get $7 off your first order via the app. When placing the order via the app, the discount did not apply. I called the restaurant and I was told they would manually check that it's my first order and provide a refund. I got the kids chicken quesadilla and fries for my son. I got the 3 taco plate American and Mexican style without lettuce and tomato. One taco was chicken, one was steak, and one was chorizo. I got rice and beans on the side. The order was ready at 9:09pm. I like how they placed the refried beans in a little fried tortilla cup so that it wouldn't be messy and mixed with the other food. More Mexican restaurants should do this! My favorite taco was the steak one. The other two were okay. My son enjoyed his food and the fries were seasoned, which was nice. I stole a few, haha. They have lunch and daily specials throughout the week. I didn't get a change to return as i was on vacation, but I would in the future. read more

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Ordered steak burrito last night about 40 minutes before closing and everything tasted ok. A couple hours later when I laid down my stomach started to hurt. The pain increased throughout the night and caused me to have to spend most of the day in the bathroom today. Don't know if something in the burrito was spoiled or expired or something was unclean or contaminated when preparing the food but not a good experience. Definitely won't ever be going back. I've tried just about every taco place in river north and never had this experience. Be cautious about trying this place. read more

We were a large party of adults and kids. The layout was spacious, allowing us to grab enough space. It's a self-ordering system with a QR code but they bring the food to the table. Enjoyed the great variety of both Indian fusion flavors such as paneer taco as well as more traditional items that kids expect such as Mexican pizza. The salsa bar was a big hit and everyone could get spice levels they preferred. We also tried the fajita and the burrito. Pricing was reasonable and quantities were filling. Service could be better overall but otherwise a good option in the river north area, which is open on Sundays. read more

A friend was visiting Chicago and on a whim we decided tacos were what we wanted for lunch. With zero expectations, we arrived at Taco Maya, and right away, we were pleased with the environment and the cleanliness of the place. It was busy, for lunch hour, because it was a weekday, and yet the service was super quick. Here's a breakdown of everything: The chips and salsa: chips were super crispy, and had a hint of salinity, which is the mark I always look for in a good chip. The salsa was great as well, flavorful without being too spicy, you kept wanting to go back for more. The Birria tacos were a hit with my friend, and she loved the horchata. My shrimp tacos were pretty good too, but nothing to write home about. The chicken taco I got was fantastic, and again, it hit the right spice level without overwhelming the protein. My husband ordered the chicken enchiladas and devoured each bite. The rice was warm and delicious, but the beans were PHENOMENAL, and the little chip cup they come in made all the different because it added the perfect texture to scoop the beans with, or break and eat with. The STAR of my day, and the show, was the Espresso Horchata - I will go back to this place for the espresso horchata alone! Definitely recommend! read more

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food: good late night bite after some drinks service: fast service ambiance: got to go read more

Taco Maya - Shrimp Taco* , Signature Taco* - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Got carry out. Price was right. Portions fair. Taste, EXCELLENT!!! if you never been and you love tacos. Stop here. The signature was my fav

This is a FANTASTIC taco joint with a killer salsa bar and awesome horchata. Dine in comes with complimentary chips and salsa. Bathrooms are exceptionally clean and the staff are nice. What a great find for a casual, well priced and tasty meal in the city! read more

This is a nice casual restaurant to come grab a quick bite. They have an extensive menu and have a lot of different fusion food which I loved. They also give the option of just getting a few small things instead of having to order big platters of food. We had come here as we wanted something light for dinner and this place fit the bill. It didn't look very busy but we realized quickly that they had a lot of to go/take out orders. When we sat down they gave us free chips and salsa and the salsa was very flavorful. My favorite part of the restaurant was that they had a salsa bar! SO many delicious salsas to pick from and mix and match. I loved it! I got the tostada and it was the perfect combination of flavorful and light. My friend got the tacos and she said they were also good. They also seems to have an extensive bar and their margaritas looked amazing! I'd easily come back here. Service was quick and fast. read more

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Definitely a great place to get some late night eats in. I love that. They have some Indian fusion tacos. My favorite tacos are the Samosa taco and the Nashville cauliflower one. My husband loves the al pastor burrito. if you're looking to indulge, the loaded fries are also delicious when you go in, you can get unlimited salsa from the salsa bar, and they have multiple very delicious options ranging from mild to spicy, depending on what you like. Definitely worth checking out the next time you're looking for a late night meal. I have tried all of their locations and the quality is always great! read more

We were not about to wait 1 1/2 hours to be seated at a landmark pizza place; so, we were in the area and Yelp reviewers did not disappoint! This little place is a true gem! Brought chips upon arrival and salsa but their salsa bar really rocked!!! Got the Dorado and they were delicious! Nice atmosphere as they had good lighting and friendly staff. A must if you're in the area. read more

Taco Maya - Sauce bar! - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Taco Maya is getting a rare five-star review. The tacos were excellent and the chips and salsa far exceeded expectations. Service was fast and friendly, but the ordering process was a bit more confusing than necessary. Those dining in order on a smartphone app, but ordering at the counter would be faster and easier. I do like that you pay on the smartphone app, but I'm not impressed with having to tip before I receive my food or service. In a sense this could be considered tipping extortion, because if you don't tip, what are they going to do to your food? read more

Taco Maya - Three Taco plate - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We placed a Togo order but the place was super cute and we took photos at the front under their neon sign! Everyone was super nice and attentive. We shared the chicken enchiladas verde and they had the perfect amount of spice. Large portions that gave us each enough too! read more

This is my new to go, causal and fusion-y taco place. Obviously not authentic Mexican, but if you're looking for a twist, definitely recommend. Absolutely love the menu and the extensive list of options. As an Indian, the new Indian food themed tacos were great. What they definitely have going for them are the reasonable prices on some of the more standard tacos and the salsa bar (my favorite part). Some might find the prices steep, but it's what you expect for River North. I enjoy sampling all the salsas, especially because I love spicy food. I also like that they have some good options for my vegetarian friends. The drinks/margaritas are a plus (can't wait to try the margarita flight). Inside of the restaurant is clean with plenty of space to sit. The servers were nice as well. They bring the food out to you as it's ready and the rest is pretty self-service. read more

Taco Maya - Chicken Tikka Cajun Shrimp - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Solid Mexican fast food. Love their extensive menu and open salsa bar. Sat us down with some chips and warm salsa. I got the burrito bowl with Carnitas, it was delicious with the Avocado Salsa from the bar. A bit pricey but portion sizes are big. Service is quick and their online order and pay set-up is easy. read more

Taco Maya - Carnitas Bowl - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place has the bestttt tacos and all around mexican cuusine. When we visit Chicago we always stop by Taco Maya for a quick snack or a full dinner. The staff is always friendly and the prices are all right for downtown Chicago. The location is convinient since we always stay at the Embassy Suites attached to the same building, and there is a metro stop right outside of the restaurant in Grand. The vibes are awesome and the music is always poppin. We loveeeee Taco Maya! read more

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Definitely recommend Taco Maya! We were visiting Chicago from San Diego and arrived pretty late at night but luckily Taco Maya was still open. As a vegetarian sometimes it's tricky finding places that have a variety of options but Taco Maya had a wide variety to choose from. My favorite was the samosa taco. We were very impressed with the selection of salsas at their salsa bar our favorite was the avocado salsa. Everyone who worked there was very friendly and answered our questions. read more

Great place if you have a late night taco craving. Our first taco choice closed their kitchen an hour before closing so we scrambled to find another place nearby to grab something to eat. Really happy we found Taco Maya. I came in and was greeted by a gentleman who was really nice and let us know how to order. You order and pay at the counter and they bring out the food to you. He brought us chips and salsa right away. The girl who took our orders was super sweet as well. The tacos and sauces were delicious. This is where they lost a star, the girl that brought us our food did not not have the friendliest disposition. You can tell she really did not want to be there. She brought out our food and we had no napkins. I asked for a knife and she said they are located inside, meaning to go get them ourselves. This is what confuses me about these half-self served places. You pay before getting serviced and also leave a tip before anything happens and you need to service yourself and get less than stellar service. Was I looking for her to bend over backwards, of course not, but at least just bring me some napkins and utensils when you bring my order out. read more

Taco Maya - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This has become our go to taco shop that is close to our office. Everything is always super tasty and fresh. Plus the people that work here are very nice. We usually get our order to go but the dining room is spacious and there is even an outdoor patio. The salsa bar - yummy! I love the daily taco specials - it's a great way to eat for cheap. read more

Taco Maya - Samosa Taco* - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I have been to this location twice now and both times have been amazing. My most recent visit was for a Yelp Elite event. I ordered: -the margarita flight: I was able to sample each flavor & each one was great. However, my favorite was definitely the pineapple. The owners explained how they use their own proprietary tequila & fresh juices imported from Mexico! Amazing. -chips + hot salsa + queso: chips were perfectly crunchy and seasoned, the salsa was warm which was a pleasant surprise (had great flavor and consistency too), and the queso was also delicious. -Korean beef taco: I'm Korean & the marinade on this steak was spot-on. It tasted like I was eating my mom's bulgogi!! The addition of jalapeño and cilantro perfectly compliments the beef. -cajun shrimp taco: this was very well-seasoned & the combination of the mango salsa and shrimp was the perfect bite. -samosa taco: loved this one as well. The samosas were perfectly crisp & the mint and tamarind sauces were great. Couple of critiques though--more sauce would've been great & I would've loved to get this on the corn tortilla instead of the flour. They told me you can only get this taco in the flour shell. Don't sleep on the salsa bar either!! I tried every flavor & they were all on point. If I had to pick a favorite though, it would probably be the avocado one. It just tasted so fresh! I have to mention how this place is minority women-owned. Love that! Keep up the good work. I will definitely be back :) read more

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My go-to for taco, quesadilla, and queso delivery. I don't care how many times I stab the roof of my mouth with chips!!, I'm getting the queso every dang ol' time...My favorite taco is the Nashville hot chicken. For some reason it just makes me proud to be an American. The crunch is incredible...the filet mignon quesadilla is THICC and JUICY. Ten out of five stars. I want a t shirt! read more

Taco Maya - Filet mignon Quesadilla Queso Blanco Dip Horchata - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I really enjoyed the food here! Reasonably priced, lots of flavor, great salsa, lots of vegan/veggie options, and the staff was very friendly and accommodating. Loved the decor and there is some outdoor seating as well. read more

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My friends have been raving about the paneer tacos at this spot for quite some time now so I decided go give it a shot! I consider myself an expert on most things paneer because I've grown up eating it on a regular basis SOOOOO I went in thinking, what's all this hype about? We ordered 2 paneer tacos and a paneer torta (not pictured). The menu is quite versatile with a ton of variety! Everything looked so delicious! There's a lot of seating inside but we got it to go! It does tend to get pretty busy around lunch time so make sure you get there in advance :) Now for the food... omg they were delicious!!!! We got them in corn tortillas, which I highly recommend!! The paneer pieces were perfectly seasoned, topped with chutney, onions, pepper, and cilantro! Absolutely mouthwatering and incredibly yummy! The paneer torta was prob the best I've ever had! It was the perfect blend of all the toppings with the paneer inside the sandwich and it was absolutely YUMMMYYY! I am drooling at the thought of these tacos and CANNOT wait to go back and eat them again!! read more

Taco Maya - Paneer Taco - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place was so good! The resturant had customers order from the qr code menu and the staff brought out the food. We both got the enchiladas and they were so good! The beans and rice on the side were also delicious. The beans came in a cute little tortilla cup. The sauce bar was also delicious! They had a range of multiple sauces. The avocado based sauce and the green sauce were delicious. I'd definitely come back to visit next time I'm in the area. read more

Great food and nice ambiance. Very filling food too. Great service. Awesome to have free chips n salsa if dining in. Also awesome salsa bar. I love salsa. With their app, was able to get $7 off my first order too. Which is great. I ate some specialty tacos yet moreso Mexican than any fusion. Definitely would eat at a location again and try some fusion tacos. read more

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All in all, these tacos were decent, but not so good that I would come back specifically to eat here, especially when they are so many other great taco options in Chicago. We ordered a trio of tacos with the shrimp, fish, and steak tacos. My favorites were probably the shrimp and the fish which I felt like were a 3.5/5. The steak taco was just ok in my opinion 3/5. I did really appreciate the friendly service and clean ambiance of the shop. The location is also prime and good for a quick bite if you are shopping in the area. read more

Taco Maya - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Friendly service, Great guava margarita! Great salsa bar with excellent salsa. The steak quesadilla was really good however it is expensive!! I know it's downtown Chicago but $50.00 for a steak quesadilla and a margarita is kinda ridiculous for a place with a fast food vibe. In a nice restaurant that would be fine But $4.00 for a tablespoon of sour cream $3.00 for a tablespoon of refried beans Is crazy steep. That's where they get you. Since there's no prices on the menu just be aware of the add ons that you choose because it adds up fast. I'd definitely eat here again but I'd order with more caution. read more

Frozen mango margarita was an 11/10! So delicious! I'm so thankful the staff suggested that! The tacos were very unique and flavorful! I really enjoyed the signature taco. The ingredients all seemed very fresh and the tacos were made to order! The way they were packaged made it seem like they would last well in a to go order! The staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating! They care about their patrons and their experience at taco Maya! Definitely can't wait to be back! Also, they have a great lunch special and margarita flights!! read more

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Yummiest paneer tacos ever. Service was good. Their salsa bar is mind blowing. A great place for vegetarians. It's a cute place. read more

Taco Maya - inside - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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FOUND A PIECE OF PLASTIC IN BURRITO !!! Insane we've been here a few times and came in on a Thursday for national burrito day craving some tacos and burritos. Customer front desk lady tried to help and offered us refund for burrito but we were nauseous after it happened. there was also a fruit fly flying around us the whole time!!!! really really disappointed and grossed out. read more

Don't ever buy a gift card here. Six months or so after I bought a $100 gift card it "expired" and they wouldn't let me use it, which is illegal. By law gift cards are not allowed to expire in Illinois. I tried a few more times to use it and the staff just said it was expired. I am only in town a few times a year and didn't have time to argue about it. I finally went in and insisted they call the manager. Wasted 25 minutes of my time to get it straightened out. They said the card expired because they switched to a different system. The manager claimed this is the first time they've heard of this problem. How convenient, they take your money then a few months later switch to a new gift card system that invalidates your card and they don't let you redeem it. Instead of transferring your credits to the new system, they just tell the staff not to accept "expired" gift cards. How many customer's gift card money did Taco Maya keep, because who has time to call a manager and deal with the runaround? Shady! read more