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Taco Maya

4.4 (83 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)
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Brianna R.

I've been curious about this space for sometime and I'm glad I finally got to come in. They have great weekly specials like $1 tacos on taco Tuesday! They also have a variety of taco flavors that are standard and then some that are creative like chicken tikka and Korean beef. The space itself is large with multiple rooms including an indoor patio with large windows that open up. I love the plants. It adds a nice touch. They also have a salsa bar with a variety of different salsas. They have alcoholic beverages. The manager/owner was handling orders and was very pleasant. He checked in on tables and made sure that I enjoyed my food. They have a small parking lot. I'll def be back!

3 Taco Plate*
Jonathan B.

The food at Taco Maya was delicious and packed with flavor! We tried their chingon taco, special taco, and their Nashville chicken taco with a chingon burrito. The chingon option was unique to us because we never had a mix of steak and chorizo before; it was packed with flavor and seasoned very well. The special taco was flavorful as well since it came with bacon and pineapple: giving it a hint of sweet and savory. The rice and beans that came with the 3 taco dinner was a good pairing as well. The service was excellent; the cashier brought the food out to us and was very polite. They even gave us complimentary chips and salsa for dining in; additionally, they had a whole salsa bar where we could grab as much as we wanted. The ambiance was nice and simple; I was wish there was more lighting, but there was a decent amount of seating, soda fountain machine, and salsa bar. You can also order on little tablets at the front. Additionally, there's a tiny parking lot in the front if you're lucky. My only con would be that the price seems a little steep for tacos and burritos, but I get they have a lot of unique combinations and flavors to try.

"Keep your tacos close but your tequila closer"
Cris P.

This place has amazing food and hot salsa bar with pickles zanahorias aka carrots and jalapeños. It's my personal favorite. Staff members were friendly and helpful, they offered suggestions and were very accommodating when we asked if they could add fries to our "dinner" order vs the rice and beans. The space is clean and accommodating, but the hubby and I were talking about how it felt like a work cafeteria. It's quiet, you only hear them cooking up the food and the heater turn on and off. There is no music and I think it needs it to make it feel "fun". Don't get me wrong, we love eating here and has become one of our taco spots for sure. But i personally wouldn't mind a little Bad Bunny, Reggaeton, Bachata and Cumbia to help the atmosphere in there. It would definitely make this spot feel alive.

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Rachel H.

We liked it. Will be back when in the area. Such good food! The women's bathroom need attention though. We stopped by after a show around the corner at the theater and were pleased because it was one of the few things open at 9 PM on a Wednesday last week!

2 Taco Plate*
John O.

What a find! Being from Southern California, I have had a lot of great Mexican food and I am leery of trying it in places far from Mexico. This place is a fusion of mostly Mexican food with some creative international spins on things like chicken tikka, Korean beef and Nashville hot chicken tacos. From the chips and various salsas to the mains and sides, this place delivers on flavor! It's a fairly small space that fills up with people. You can order at the counter or through the kiosk and they deliver the food to your table.

Don't download the app. They say you get 7 dollars off your first order and then you download that slop and still have to spend 33 of your hard earned dollars on overpriced tacos. They're tacos not Michelin plates! A dm. Taco shouldn't be almost 6 bucks after taxes. Ridiculous.

Cindy D.

Unique fusion of Indian and Mexican flavors. Tried the tikka chicken and spicy potato tacos which were a little dry but the loaded waffle fries were amazing.

Al Pastor Taco*
LeChele P.

Taco Maya was the perfect little spot to grab some really good tacos and reprieve from the outside heat on a recent visit to Chicago. Like most places in the city there isn't much parking but they do have a surface lot that offered several spots. The inside is cute and simply decorated and the team member that greeted us was patient as we asked questions and made our selections. We decided on the pork carnitas tacos, Al pastor tacos, queso blanco dip, a modelo, and a spicy jalapeño margarita. Let me first start off my saying I am now team Spicy Marg!!! Omg so good! The carnitas were perfectly flavorful without being dry and the pastor meat was properly marinated with the right touch of sweet, each perfectly accompanied with lime juice. There was no need for sauce although they have many to choose from. We also had their cheese dip and chips and salsa. The chips are seasoned and quite tasty and the salsa is served warm which was different, not bad just different. All and all, I'd visit Taco Maya again for a quick bite that is flavorful and doesn't weigh you down!

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Jessica Y.

I've been to their South Loop location and was happy to see they now have a Lincoln Park location! I highly encourage to dine in because they have an awesome sauce bar! Love me all the sauces! It's free and you help yourself. Perfect for someone who likes mild and someone who likes the painful spicy! The place is probably the cleanest and nice decorated fast food taco place you'll ever find. I order the 3 taco dinner with rice. The steak was a bit dry otherwise it was tasty with the Mexican and American toppings plus their sauces. The rice needed more flavor! Almost tasted like plain white rice. I'll come back because of that sauce bar and the convenient of getting here.

the tacos were great, awesome variety. 
 rice and beans? forgettable tho
Lucas W.

Have done delivery a couple times now. Chips and Salsa were good, like the salsa with a good mix of spicy and smoky Rice & Beans were not good, I never end up eating them even though they come with the three taco order Tacos - Chingon is amazing, so good, awesome - Nolito - good fish taco, nice slice of avo in there too - Steak - good but not great, kinda standard Will definitely order again!

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This place slaps, will be an easy go to. Highly recommend churros and ice cream at the end of the meal

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The food's amazing, the tacos need a bit more moisture but the customer service is great and would love to come back again!

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