Visited the place few hours back, food was top notch. We had Paneer Taco Dinner and veggie Fajitas dinner. The Paneer Taco was very flavorful and had an Indian touch. The Fajitas portion size was hugee(with an extra e) and tasted equally good. We were not able to finish it and had to get a box to go. The salsa bar had a good number of salsas to choose from. Salsa Verde and Avacado Salsa were so flavorful. The staff was very friendly and helpful. My wife and I are foodies and nothing stops us from appreciating good food instantaneously. When we told him (forgot to ask his name) how much we liked the food, he was happy and was kind enough to get us some complimentary Churros and delivery coupons. My 3 year old enjoyed it with some chocolate and caramel syrup. I have always felt that there are not many Mexican restaurants with a decent number of vegetarian food on the menu but not here, This is the place we were looking for, we will definitely come back. 5 stars. read more

Taco Maya - Veggie Fajitas Dinner - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

FOOD: Great flavors with fresh ingredients. Al pastor and chorizo were great tacos. The fried ice cream was super delicious as well (but be sure to split between two people). They have alcoholic beverages as well with multiple flavors SERVICE: Fast casual setting, food came out properly in 15 minutes. EXPERIENCE: Some indoor seating about 6-10 tables. Clean well lit, new storefront. Seems not high on people's radar which is a shame VALUE: Tacos are $3-4 and other entrees around $10. Certainly great value for great food SUMMARY: Very very solid mexican food for a great price and a wide diverse menu. Would encourage you to explore! read more

TM never disappoints! Shrimp fajita was sizzling hot and the shrimp was tasty. Churros were hot and crispy outside and gooey inside. read more

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The food here is delicious and freshly prepared. The service is friendly and welcoming. They have a variety of toppings to pick from with some being unique and always good. I try stop in whenever I'm working in the area. read more

Taco Maya - Tacos - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I am beyond disappointed. I ordered $43 worth of food, only to have barely anything that was edible. First, the cheesy nachos, didn't even include enough cheese for 1/2 of the order and the chips were stale. I ordered cheese enchiladas and they gave me chicken. When I called to allow inform them, that I was starving and couldn't eat the chicken enchiladas, no apology just I guess we could refund you. Meanwhile, I am left starving. Save your money and go somewhere else. What a waste. read more

I never write reviews and the food isn't bad, however this time during Covid we walked in to pick up our food and not one person handling the food or doing check out had a mask on. When I asked about it I was told "it's hot back there." The last time we ordered my entire burrito was missing from the box. (I Never bothered you say anything) Very very disappointed in the lack of concern about public health. Should be much more concerned with the safety of patrons. Need to do better. read more

Been coming here for almost 2 years. The tortas, tacos, and nachos are good. I only ever order takeout so I can't speak to the service. The food I've had there has always been 5/5 for me so that is what I base my rating on. My only complaints are the staff could be better about wearing their masks and it would be nice if they could have some salsa on the side for takeout orders. I've never used that salsa bar which from what I've heard is pretty good. But inconvenient if you have a takeout order. edit: So I might have spoken too soon. Just went to pick up an order, all the staff had masks and I had salsa with my takeout. Nice. read more

Taco Maya is just so good. There's 0 doubt about it. I was SUPER skeptical to order Mexican food for delivery but wow was I impressed with how warm and fresh everything was when it came. It was so good and we ordered it a second time!! I can't wait to eat there in person because their food is just THAT good. read more

Taco Maya - Nacho Supreme and Elotes - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been wanting to check out Taco Maya for some time now. I'm glad I finally got the chance because it was pretty good. I stopped in New Years day around 4:00 and found the place empty. I didn't let that deter me though. The young lady at the counter greeted us and took our order immediately. I opted for the 2 taco meal which was served with rice and refried beans. (you can also order black beans) I ordered one steak taco and one chicken. My friend had one pork taco and one steak. The food was served in less than 10 minutes. It was piping hot and fresh. I'd say the establishment is a step above fast food Mexican but it really wasn't half bad. The steak taco was really good. I enjoyed the chicken was a bit dry but the salsa helped to mask it. My friend thought the tacos were good as well. The rice was a bit bland but otherwise fairly decent. I thought the refried beans were a little watery but they tasted okay. I probably would've ordered the black beans instead if I'd known they were going to be so runny. Initially, I thought the portion size was a little small for the price ($7.99) but the meal was very filling. My friend and I were both full and could barely finish our meals. Eat-in orders are served with chips and salsa which weren't half bad. The two young ladies at the counter were pleasant and good natured. I got the feeling that one of them didn't speak English very well though as she had trouble understanding that we wanted to order Mexican Coke's. Luckily, her colleague was there to help her out. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. They had music blaring and Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle playing on the television. I'd visit again for sure. The bill came to like $24 for the taco meals and Coke's. read more

Taco Maya - Free chips & salsa with eat-in orders - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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So, like most places in the south loop there isn't anything special about Taco Madre. The shrimp taco was the star of the show & even it can be made at home. The prices were a little steep in my opinion albeit it coming with basically two sides but it comes out to around $5 per taco & they're small. Everything had extremely bland flavor & the special, the blackened shrimp taco was the worst of them all. The salsa bar in the back of the restaurant was a cool idea but again nothing here tastes heavenly. I have yet to find the holy grail of tacos in Chicago but this place doesn't deserve a return visit from me. Parking is scarce here on the east side of the street but plentiful on the west side. There's several other restaurants in in the area but again it's south loop so don't expect much. read more

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In a first experience at Taco Madre, it was OK. We ordered delivery and that might have been the main issue. I'll give the place another chance for sure in-person. With the delivery, the food came in cool and sometimes soggy. It seemed like it had potential as some of the flavors were there, but we missed out because of the issues mentioned above. As I said, I'll give them an in-person shot before finalizing my opinion. read more

Ended up getting a burrito which was a mistake in my mind. The pork lacked flavor I've come to expect from Carnitas dishes. The chips were good had a paprika like seasoning on them. My margarita was an orangish color. It wasn't flavored specially. If I were inclined to give this place another try I'd go with the tacos. All the other folks seem to enjoy the tacos. Oh and another thing the salsa that came with the chips was hot which I thought while not unparalled was odd. I should add throughout the year the kind of restaurant I eat at most throghtout the year are Mexican places. Perhaps it's because of my high exacting standards I was disappointed. I think it's because the carnitas wasn't made well. It was cooked all the way through but devoid of flavor. read more

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I did an 3-month internship in Chicago in 2019, and I visited Taco Maya at least 6 times. My friends and I still talk about the blackened shrimp tacos to this day. Everything from the tacos, to the chips and salsa, to the rice is delicious. And I love how multi cultural and experimental the food is. I will definitely be returning to Taco Maya any time I visit Chicago again in the future. read more

super good service and awesome elote i love the chips the ambiance is nice and the walls are cool. read more

Taco Maya - Guava La Flor Margarita Spiced Pineapple Margarita - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE! GOOD FOOD IS NOT WORTH IT! I've been coming to Taco Maya for years and have been ordering from them like once a month or more often. I love their food, but their customer service on April 26th was horrendous. I placed an online order ready for pickup at 7:52 and we waited over 30 min for my order to be ready. I called to complain and the message when you call says "customer service is our top priority" or something like that. I was then transferred to Gabby who was extremely rude to me on the phone when I asked for a refund. She was unapologetic for the extreme delay and I called them out on not adhering to values of customer service. I asked to speak to her manager and she said she will write my name and number down for the manager to call me back. I've been on hold for over 20 minutes. I even tried to call from another cell and that line has been put on hold for 10 min. TO THE MANAGER: treat loyal patrons with respect, apologize when errors are made, and offer concessions to loyal patrons. read more

This place is amazing! We stopped by while on vacation in Chicago and went back the next night. Great food, great staff and awesome vibe.

Found this place on Yelp. From the reviews and the pictures I initially thought this place would larger. I thought it was more of a sit down restaurant. It's a small walk up and order establishment with first come first serve seating. Before we ordered our food we were told all food had to be made to order due to limited seating, but thankfully as soon as our food was done, seating became available. I got the chignon taco with a hard shell and it was sooo good. I even got a house margarita that was delish! My hubby got a shrimp burrito and he's still talking about it 2 days later! Will definitely be back next time in Chicago! read more

A friend was heading to my hood and craving tacos, queue me opening Yelp and doing a search for tacos. BOOM Taco Maya to the rescue! I'm honestly surprised there aren't more taco restaurants in the South Loop, but that's okay, because we've got Taco Maya! It's a fast-casual dining experience, where you order at the front, take a number, and they bring out your food and drinks to you! It was a Monday and their daily special is half off house margaritas. Sign me up! The margarita was great. Made with tangerine, it's a refreshing take on a classic cocktail. For taco's I took three of their al pastor. They were filled with tender seasoned meat and grilled onions. They were delicious! They also give you chips and a cup of their house homemade salsa with your order. The house salsa was delicious, with the right amount of heat, but not spicy. They also have a serve yourself salsa bar, and from the ones I tired, they were all great. A standout was the jalapeno salsa. It's creamy and made for a perfect edition to top on my taco! We also got a side of the guac and queso. Both were a little underwhelming, but did the trick! Overall, I left Taco Maya happy and satisfied! Being so close to home, I'll def be adding Maya to my regular quick grab and go spots in the neighborhood! They have an extensive menu, and I look forward to trying other options. read more

I have been to this casual, Mexican hang out place a few times now. I always loved paneer and to find a taco place that serves paneer tacos was a boon to me. I've been hooked! They have recently introduced a chilly potato taco as well to their menu and that is simply DELISH! Icing on the cake is my 10 year old son loves their steak tacos. So anytime we have playdates and sleepovers, we bring the kids here for dinner and it's always a big hit with the young boys! Not to forget their margaritas and Palomas made with FINO Tequila!!! Slurp Slurp!!! I highly recommend this place if you are looking for a casual dine in spot that satisfies the entire family's appetite!!! read more

Taco Maya - Happy campers enjoying steak tacos and fries!!! - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Just got an apartment within walking distance and needed a late night meal so I ordered the salmon tacos and the shrimp burrito .... Let's just say I will be hyping here for a very very long time. read more

I walked in yesterday and glad I did. It was their opening day. I ordered the steak tacos and they were so good! Such a value for the quality, nice tender steak. The salsa bar is such a great idea, those pickled jalapeños are addicting, but don't miss out on the jalapeño salsa. I'm very happy taco madre is here in my neighborhood, I will be here multiple times. I noticed they sell beer too! Really tasty tacos at such a great value. Welcome to the southloop amigos. read more

Taco Maya - Steak tacos, Mexican style (cilantro and onions) - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Favorite place to go for some good Mexican food. Always fast, clean, friendly, accurate order! Highly recommend read more

Taco Maya - Burrito with a Rumchatta (or YUMchatt as I love to call it!) - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I am a native of Los Angeles and visited Chicago over the weekend for Riot Fest. I came late on a Saturday night, they were very busy but service, food, and wait time was not at all an issue. I ordered chicken enchiladas with green sauce, it was delicious and authentic. Also got a watermelon margarita and it was definitely strong lol! Overall great quality and good place to go if you're looking for a casual sit down restaurant with affordable prices, good drinks, and good food. read more

Taco Maya - Chicken enchiladas with avocado salsa on top. The complimentary chips and homemade salsas are awesome. - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We have been long time customers of this establishment and our last two visits have been nothing shy of disappointing. Last time our queso was thick and clunky and the food was simply just fine. Tonight, the queso was clunky again, my taco salad was soggy and barely edible, and our chips had no seasoning on them for our salsa and queso. It's time to take a break from here and try other local places as this is just very disappointing. Hope the quality improves and returns to the venue we enjoyed ordering from. -Nick F read more

Good customer service good quality food the signature burrito is delicious thank you so much read more

Taco Maya - Cashier - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Paneer burrito was amazing! Habanero sauce was really good - spicy and flavorful! Excellent customer service as well

stopped by to order takeout for three. Got a burritos and a torta for three of us. the burrito was well worth the money, it's HUGE and was well filled with lengua. The al pastor torta was good but not as well seasoned as i would've expected it to be. The grilled steak burrito was really good too though! Their salsas were good, but not too spicy which was slightly disappointed by that. read more

I love Taco Maya! They don't get the credit they deserve. There are a ton of Mexican restaurants in the South Loop. Every time I try something new I end up back at Taco Maya. Great, now I have their queso dip on my mind... Great staff: polite, fast, clean. read more

I continuously order from them for delivery. I've had taco maya in many locations and this is by far the best one. Great service, great food, consistent and clean. I love their tacos. my only critique is that , I do wish when you order to go they actually give you the sauces/salsas on the side. They not only don't give them, but if you ask for 6 tacos, you get 2 sauces if you ask. So it would be nice to do a bit more there. Otherwise, my go to and amazing always!!! read more

Damn!!! Awesome!!! Steak super tasty and great quality, real clean grilled flavor. Salsa bar with 3 count em Tres green salsas!!!! Specialty taco to die for, carnitas tender lean and perfect. Finally the FINEST most delicious refried pinto beans I've had in YEARS. No shit. Wish we lived closer. I bought extra in containers to go. And almost forgot to mention the vibe in there was jovial all around and the 2 specific guys that took our order were so genuinely friendly that I was really touched (delighted) Thank you whoever owns this place. read more

Great tacos close to Millennium Park. Walked here with my wife after arriving late to our hotel. Ordered up three tacos, one carne asada, one al pastor, and one of their house specials. Tacos came with complimentary chips and salsa (dine-in only). All were good, but my favorite was the house special taco and the warm salsa that came with the chips. So good. Everything was reasonably priced and I walked out full for less than $12. Yumm. read more

Not the greatest. Better than Flaco's. But get better chips. Seriously. These things are just dry, plain Doritos. Food was ok. Carne tacos - the meat was flavorful but again the tortilla had a strange texture, salsa bar is a great idea, but they all tasted pretty similar. Was really hoping to like this place. I hope they improve. read more

Was craving Mexican food and stumbled on this via Yelp. Pictures looked good so why not? The decor is super cute, staff is friendly, and there is plenty of seating. They had a special for margaritas 8$, for tangerine, orange and lime mix- which i had and thoroughly enjoyed. We also had the supreme nachos, a little disappointed it didn't come with any type of protein on it, but the toppings were awesome- guac, queso, beans, cheese, red onion. YUM! So good. I absolutely loved the idea of their salsa bar they offer in the back, probably 8-9 different salsas all ranging in different flavors and hotness ! So cool. Would definitely try another item on the menu next time! read more

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The el pastor tacos are the best I've had anywhere. I keep trying new places to raise the bar for myself. I don't think it's going to go up much higher than this. Just out of this world great. read more

Taco Maya - El pastor. Mexican style with added sour cream. - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Probably the best taco place in South Loop. Not saying that much since you can find lots of great places in Pilsen. But the tacos have pretty good flavor and I do like the beverages. I would probably go more often if I lived closer. However, since I don't, I do not frequent Taco Maya that often unless we're walking to the Library and in a taco mood. read more

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First time there was great. Second time was pretty awful; my order was taken incorrectly and when I tried to get the right order I think they over charged me to correct it, it almost felt like more trouble than it was worth. They had a sangria special but apparently were out of all of the wine. There were also ants at the table My friend and I were originally at removed and joked about it however when a employee came to broom the area they ignored the ants. read more

Taco Maya - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

i love this taco shop!!! i come every time i visit chicago. authentic and good with a nice variety and plenty of vegetarian options! not to mention staff and servers are so nice read more

My experience was so bad here. If I could give a -5 I would. I ordered through grubhub and had a burrito dinner with sour cream added not only did I not get my rice and beans, but they also failed to put sour cream on...They did add something extra to my tacos...A PIECE OF BROKEN GLASS...I called and they kept hanging up on me everytime I explained what was wrong...I had to go to work, otherwise I would have waltzed in for a conversation and full compensation...Never will I ever go back to this place! Eat at your own risk! read more

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Highly rated so we tried this place for lunch and it was just ok. Nothing mind blowing. Much better choices for dinning in Chicago. Our least favorite from our long weekend. Staff unfriendly, tables need cleaned. Missing the mark. read more

Don't waste your time! Food way over priced for just being ok and service is terrible!!! I have been here for over an hour when we got here I ordered 3 of the same kids meal! Plain steak taco with rice and beans. We got our food and only 1 kids order came. I asked about the other 2 she said they would get them. 15 min later still nothing...at this point my kids have filled up on chips and drinks so I asked for them to wrap it up and the girl asked for my receipt AGAIN! Cause they didn't start to make them yet!!! Now 20 min later still noting!!! Don't waste your time here!!! read more