Always his the spot! Saturday lunch with friends. Margaritas are cold, salsa & Pico are fresh with the chips. We had enchilada platter, Carne Asada & Burrito Bowl. So dee-lish! Mario is the top waiter, Oscar & Ever always nearby to help. If you aren't eating here, you're wrong. read more

Villa Maya - Tex-Mex Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Representing 2019, V is for Villa Maya. I visited twice once in July 2019 and once in latter part of 2020. My new girlfriend at that time & I were on a semi-long hike nearby on a very hot early evening. We were hungry and near here arriving maybe close to 8 PM. I enjoyed my usual choice a sit-down Mexican restaurant, enchiladas. This is better than Uncle Julio's (& less expensive), Guapo's, or others. Great enchiladas, beans, & rice. Service was good too. In addition to the usual entree, beans, & rice, you also get this delicious sweet corn-based treat, which adds to the great experience here. After we finished eating, it was dark outside, her legs (& mine too) were sore, so she paid for an Uber to get back to our parked cars in the park off Muncaster Mill Road. read more

Villa Maya - Delicious sweet corn that comes with entree. A nice treat with your meal - Tex-Mex Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Let me start with wow! I don't know how I never came across this place before. Located in Rockville, I think this place is amazing! The service and vibe feels like another fan favorite near Rio. The food was delicious! The complementary chips and salsa was awesome! The salsa was smokey, mild, with a slight sweet flavor. The crab nachos were got were amazing. They didn't skimp out on the crab meat and it was cheesy goodness! We were soo full we couldn't finish our entrees. We did try the salmon fajita and it was seasoned and delicious on a hot soft tortilla! We had a great time and expect to come back again! read more

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I've been to a lot of Mexican restaurants over the years, and this is among the very best. The menu has a ton of different options, all of which are fantastic. The seafood in particular is outstanding and the portions are generous. They provide complimentary chips and salsa, which are high quality and delicious. If you order guacamole, they make it fresh, right in front of your table. ​ read more

I've now been to Villa Maya many times and it just doesn't improve very much. You still can't take advantage of happy hour pricing if you sit outside and the food is still really mediocre. At this point I only go there if my happy hour group picks it and I don't bother ordering anything. It's not worth it. read more

Food and service very good, lively ambiance, large menu, reasonable prices. Recommend. read more

New Year's Eve, and looked for a Mexican place we haven't been to yet. We found Villa Maya on Yelp as one of the top rated Mexican restaurants in the area. At around 7:00 pm, place was busy but we promptly got a table in the bar area. We were served a bowl of chips and salsa. The salsa was warm. We enjoyed both - the chips were crisp and fresh and the salsa had a nice flavor. Could the salsa have been more spicy? Yes. But a decent salsa. And the warmth was a nice touch. We ordered a small guac (there are two sizes) with medium heat (mild, medium and hot). Although prices for guac are not on the menu (it's marked as "market price"), the small was $8.95. A very fair price for a large portion (plenty for two and we took most home). There were nice bits of onion and tomato mixed in liberally with the avocado chunks. We found the medium to be a bit too mild - could have used some kick. Would recommend the hot. The menu said it would be made table side, but it wasn't. We also ordered margaritas- one regular lime and one lime skinny. Both were very good. We each ordered fajitas - I got the steak and shrimp combo and my partner got the carne asada. Healthy portions of both. My partner requested the steak be medium and it was prepared properly. Lots of cooked onions and some cooked peppers accompanying the meat. Really enjoyed the fajitas. Overall, good food and drinks. But a couple of points I need to share: First, the regular margarita was $8.95. The skinny (same size) was $12.95. For the life of me, I can't imagine how they justify an almost 50 percent premium for skinny. Second, although the initial service was fine, the kitchen brought out our fajita entrees and placed them on a tray several feet from our table in the middle of the bar area. They were sizzling and there was steam rising from the platters. Beautiful. And there they sat. And sat. And sat. People (including us) wondering what was going on and then the sizzling stopped and the steam stopped. And the platters sat and sat. Finally, I got up and served our table myself. The wait staff comes by two minutes later and doesn't say a word. We ask him to fill our empty water glasses (which shouldn't have been allowed to be empty) and our empty salsa. Nothing was ever said about it. No explanation and no apology. (Yes, I tipped 20 percent anyway.). Overall, the food was good but as I've said in other reviews of Mexican restaurants, I can't say there's a "Wow" factor here that compels me to come back. The guac was fine, but could have been spicier. Maybe that's my fault for getting medium instead of hot. On the other hand, having to watch my sizzling fajita tray stop sizzling and then having to get up and walk several feet to serve myself at a place where the meal including tip costs $100 is infuriating. Having a skinny margarita cost almost 50 percent more than a regular margarita seems like a ripoff. I was going to give four stars for the food taste and portion sizes, but now that I think about it, I'm pretty disappointed about the other stuff for a $100 meal. And the restaurant was busy, but not at capacity. There were a couple of empty tables in the bar area when we were there. read more

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This place was hopping on a Thursday evening. Their chips are crispy and fresh (and dangerous because they are so good you will want to eat more and more). The chicken chimi, rice and beans were delicious and filling. The desserts looks great, but I was stuffed. I've been here several times and it's consistently great! read more

Villa Maya - Chicken Chimichanga - Tex-Mex Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

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We sat in the bar area and people were very friendly, both the staff and customers. A great spot on Friday evenings, be sure to get there early because it gets busy. The margaritas are huge, and the chips and salsa just lovely. read more

Everything was 10/10! Even though there were quite a few people waiting, we were seated within 5 to 10 minutes. The service was great! All the servers were so nice and the food came out so quick despite how packed the restaurant was. The food was delicious and all the ingredients were great quality. We'll definitely be back! read more

Villa Maya - Shrimp quesadilla, Platanos Fritos, Steak Fajita, Guacamole - Tex-Mex Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

The restaurant is located next to Safeway in the center of a strip mall. No wait to be seated even though practically the whole restaurant was full on Father's Day. The service was prompt, efficient, and professional. Carly, our server, was superb. We ordered beef tacos and a bean burrito platter as well as a corn tamal and a nonalcoholic passionfruit beverage. Everything was hot and fresh and a great portion. The taco shells were a bit greasy and the passionfruit beverage was too sweet I had to water it down. The corn tamal came with a huge side of sour cream. The complimentary chips were good but the salsa was watery and piping hot, a combination I'm not used to. The ambiance was pleasant with interesting decor and a covered patio. read more

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Villa maya continues to be the best Tex-mex restaurant in the area. They have bottomless chips which are home made and served warm with a tomato based dipping sauce. I had the guacamole which is freshly prepared and can be served spicy or mild. I had the Pollo Veracruz which was a grilled chicken breast in a saffron sauce with shrimp on top. It comes with rice and beans. It was a large portion. It was tasty but, sadly served barely warm. My guess is it sat in the window for a while due to the service being slow. There was no excuse because it was only half full. It is a very colorful decor with Mexican symbols on the walls and tables. A family place read more

It was super packed at 1:15 on a Saturday which I think is a good sign! Service was a little slow but I give grace because there were only 2 servers for our very crowded section. Waters and complimentary home fried chips and house made salsa as soon as you are seated. We started with the mussels and calamari and were surprised at the huge portions! Cooked just right, tender and flavorful. Plenty to share. I had a trio sampler platter that was so delicious - enchiladas with tender cooked chicken and beef, well seasoned. I had a class of house pinot grigio which was light with fruity notes and paired well. My companions had a salad with grilled salmon (which she says is always good) and our friend had a sirloin. I wasn't a fan of that as much as everything else but it might have been because it was cooked well done to her order. After that big meal we didn't have room for dessert but they have a great menu of offerings. I will definitely come back here again! read more

Finally! A Mexican restaurant that I really enjoyed! Coming in on cinco de mayo I expected the worst but got the best. The service was average but on this day I'll give a pass. The food was great with me pushing to finish the burrito. Other places I've finished out and still ready to eat more but this was one worthy of being an entree. The sides that came with it were great and just what it needed. Generous amount of salsa, sour cream and guacamole to go along with the burrito. The mariachi band kept everybody vibing with the day. Great time with some great food. read more

Villa Maya - Shredded Beef Burrito - Tex-Mex Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Villa Maya is a family favorite! I have been going for years and always enjoy myself. Last time, I got the salmon relleno. It could have used a bit more crab meat, but was still really good. The mashed potatoes were well seasoned, but the vegetables could've used a bit more. I have also had the seafood enchilada in the past and that's still a favorite. Margaritas as well :) read more

Villa Maya - Salmon relleno - Tex-Mex Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Quaint Tex-Mex restaurant that has affordable prices but my biggest complaint is that their salsa and dishes needed more spice. Their enchilada plates had good portions, and they were kind enough to make substitutions. Please note that they have different lunch and dinner menus. I liked that they provide free chips and salsa, the interior of the restaurant is cozy and well-decorated, and all the servers were incredibly kind! read more

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My husband and I really wanted to like this place, but the food was bland. Also we ordered 2 mango mousse desserts which the waiter showed us a picture of. I said that looks really good with all the chunks of mango with it. It was $6.95 for a tiny peace of mousse and no mango chunk at all. I called the restaurant to tell them the problem and the manager said they don't actually put mango with it. I asked why it's in the picture and he had no explanation. I told him we felt cheated and he said nothing. OVER PRICED AND DISAPPOINTING! read more

Villa Maya - Mango Mousse - Tex-Mex Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Our office ordered food for a large party, and the food arrived hot, delicious, and on time. The gentleman that delivered it was very helpful in getting set up. We had steak and chicken fajitas, paella, rice and beans, and plenty of chips, guacamole, salsa, and pico de gallo. their seafood paella had SOO much seafood in it, and it tasted fresh, and reheated very well the next day. The next time I'm in Rockville, I look forward to visiting that location. I would HIGHLY recommend for your next event! read more

Made it to brunch at this one as opposed to the one in Clarksburg who doesn't serve that. Really good food and great service that caters to new and regulars alike. You can tell it a well oiled machine. I'd go back for sure. read more

Villa Maya - Brunch Huevos Rancheros with Chorizo - Tex-Mex Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Visited here last night! First timer! They win. Carmello the manager was so kind and social. He made recommendations and none of them disappointed!!! Go eat here Asap!!! PS forgot to take pics it was so good! read more

We're always craving some solid tex! David and I decided to switch up our usual Uncle Julio's trip to check out Villa Maya. We had been eyeing it ever since we stopped by Ema Rossi which is in the same shopping center. First off, their menu is HUGE! You will not be out of options coming here. It made it pretty hard to decide what to get! We ended up going with the crab quesadilla for appetizer, I got the seafood enchiladas and David got the steak fajitas. Crab quesadilla: Not bad, first bite in I got a lot of crab flavor. Almost tasted like a crab bisque! Wouldn't say there was a TON of crab but it was decent. Seafood Enchiladas: The shrimp were huge, would have been nice if it was cut up. Also good amount of scallop. I thought the enchiladas were a little cheesy for my liking, either that or it needed more protein lol. Enjoyed my rice and bean sides as usual. Steak fajitas: I was STUFFED from my entree but had a bite of David's steak. Thought the steak was SUPER juicy and flavorful, I said it was probably the best piece of steak I'd had from a fajita platter and David seemed surprised (guess he didn't agree!). Was very tender and good in my opinion from the bite I had! Overall, great experience and would definitely come back again when we're feeling tex mex! read more

Villa Maya - Crab quesadilla - Tex-Mex Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

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Ordered a fajita mix combo, shrimp burrito bowl(dry rice) and a couple of appetizers including guacamole for $93.00 as well as leaving a tip. Got home and the fajita combo platter was not good at all. It looked like they just threw huge chunks of fatty steak (expect some fat on steaks but not huge chunks), halfway cut the chicken(big chunks), the rice was dry and the food did not look appetizing with the exception of the guacamole which was decent. In the past the food has been good but this time was extremely disappointing and embarrassing as I was serving this food to guests. I supposedly spoke with a manager who just made excuses for the food saying that that's just the way they serve their food. I have dined in before and know that the quality was subpar last night. Was a supporter during Covid and never had an issue with the quality of their food until now. I will no longer be dining at or recommending this restaurant. read more

Ordered to go on a Saturday night , received my order which was a lomo saltado , yuca con chicharron along other appetizers. The rice that came with the lomo was mush the meat looked old and over cooked. The yuca con chicharron brought a hair with it. I saved the food in the fridge to be able to bring it back to them. I reached out to the restaurant a few days after and then i received a call from the manager which all he told me was that he basically couldn't do anything about it. I've worked in the food industry and i know for a fact he could of atleast offered to give me a credit or something but he didn't care and he was adamant that he couldn't do anything. So at the end of the day nothing was resolved and the food was never eaten. read more

Villa Maya - Mushy rice - Tex-Mex Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Amazing food. Fast service great atmosphere. Food is on point. Inside & outside seating. The portions are big. Worth it.

I had a fantastic dinner at Villa Maya. I moved the the Aspen Hill part of Rockville in August and everyone in the neighborhood said I needed to have a meal at Villa Maya. This restaurant is held in high regard amongst the locals and I completely understand why. I brought my husband and mom to Villa Maya on a Saturday night and we were seated immediately. No less than 10 minutes later a server came by with water, chips, and salsa. Al around us you could see the employees pay close attention to detail, are constantly cleaning tables, and checking to make sure all their guests are being given 5 star treatment. I love that their menu labels all items that are vegetarian. That means that I can take their vegetarian items, and simply ask for them to be dairy free, and get a vegan entree. I ordered the spinach enchiladas because they come with corn tortillas which are always vegan. I just had to ask for no cheese and sour cream, and my server fully understood the order. I was shocked with the portion size of my spinach enchiladas. They came with a heart side of beans and rice, and also guacamole and pico de Gallo. The guacamole alone deserves 5 stars. It was so fresh with a great amount of lime juice. I loved that it had freshly forced veggies in it and was much more than just smashed avocado. The spinach enchiladas had a brilliant colored spinach inside, They were clearly prepared with freshly wilted spinach, and were fully coated in a savory and tangy green tomatillo sauce. The rice and beans were everything I hoped for in a Tex-Mex experience. They accompanied the enchilada well, and were great supporting stats to the meal with flavor and sustenance. I absolutely loved my experience at Villa Maya. The employees were so efficient and attentive. The food was top of the line as far as Tex-Mex goes, and it feels great supporting a family owned business. I will 100% return here and look forward to seeing what else on their menu can be veganized. read more

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Great food, service and fun atmosphere. Always a great time and a family and friends atmosphere. My home away from home for a little Viva Mexico! read more

Of all the Mex chains, VM is my favorite, I frequent this location and Clarksburg. This location is a lot more busier, and weekends are like a nightmare especially in the late afternoon or early evening. They make a mean margarita. Im a lightweight and it hit me hard. My pops had 3 and after that he was out. Service was pretty good. Enchilada combos were good. Chips and salsa were good. They go all out for birthdays. Desserts are good. I def have to come out for their HH specials. read more

My family and are from Houston, Texas. We were very impressed at how authentic the culinary Tex Mex flavors were preserved and implemented into their comprehensive menu. "Plaza York Steak" was cut to person and super mouth-watering flavor and soices, with upper level hospitality. Bar drinks were top notch. Service was excellent read more

I'm from FL and this place is all I think about. Ambiance is great, food is amazing, and our waiter Mario is the best. You have to try the fajitas - best I have ever had!!!! This is the type of place you bring someone if you really want them to like you. read more

My husband loves their shrimp and steak fajitas. I usually get the cheese enchiladas, which are nothing special. Just cheese in a tortilla. I tried the chile rellano and it was awful. I think this place is basic. read more

Our neighborhood spot for Mexican food that hits the spot each time! The staff is super friendly and welcoming and puts a smile on my grandmas face each time we go. The margarita pitcher is a must and for food I've tried the following: - mushroom and steak quesadilla: family favorite, best quesadilla there in my opinion - Pork enchiladas: probably my favorite item I get here - the flavor of the pork is delicious! - Beef enchilada: also good, but pork is my favorite - Fajitas: a staple, chicken and steak are both great - Pollo Saltado: tasty if you're looking for something a little off the beaten path, French fries with seasoned peppers/onion and chicken on top - lots of food though so better be hungry! - Table Guac: love it with some added spice - Green salsa: probably my favorite thing of the restaurant - pretty spicy but if you're looking for an added kick to your meal it's a must! read more

Villa Maya - Guacamole - Tex-Mex Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

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Very happy with our meal at Villa Maya. My brother used to come here all the time so he recommended this place for a large group of us. This might be our go to place instead of Guapos and Uncle Julio's. The service was pretty good and food came out pretty fast even though there were 11 of us. Most ordered the Carna Asada and they were quite satisfied. I got the combo plate with two enchilada's. The cheese one was good, but wish it was more melted inside. I like how you can get the beef enchilada with either ground or shredded beef. But my favorite dish was the Fried Ice Cream! Brought back so many memories eating the ones from Chi-Chi's. read more

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If this were Texas, it would be a 3. But, since this is Maryland and options for Mexican are extremely limited, It's about a 3.5, and I'm rounding up. We moved here from TX a year and a half ago and my poor native Texan hubby is missing his comfort food. We're trying to find a place in the area that has good enchiladas, rice and beans, since that is not an area where Uncle Julio's (an actual TX chain) excels and we're still looking for someplace great. The things I liked the most: *Chips were good and the salsa had the right flavor profile (warm, smokey tomato) but was missing the requisite heat to be authentic. *The strawberry margarita my husband ordered was good, sweet and a bit of a kick to it. *The cheese enchilada w/ green salsa from the enchilada plate was mucho tasty, and the beef one was fine (though no heat on the chile). *The tortillas were fresh *Prices were pretty reasonable and they have a good happy hour Things I was less enthused about: *The beef fajitas were not quite on point. The lime flavor was overpowering, but the meat was very tough and hadn't been broken down at all which implies they just dunked it in margarita mix before grilling it, and didn't let it go for a long time like the good fajita places do. Just go to Uncle Julio's if you want beef fajitas. Fajitas are my favorite in general but these weren't amazing, and fortunately we do have UJs available for this. *The pico de gallo that came with the fajitas had NO jalapeno at all... presumably because Marylanders can't handle spice. *The refried beans were just ok and the Spanish rice was just bland. I can make both of these much better at home. The secret to good beans is bacon grease folks, but Ducal brand beans are actually better just fried straight out of the can than most restaurant beans including this one. Rice is tougher to perfect at home, but I know my stuff. *The chicken in the chicken enchilada was bland. *You have to sit in the bar for happy hour prices and the bar is too freaking loud. The people sitting next to us were so loud I wish I'd brought my noise-cancelling headphones. I would have preferred dining on the patio but it would be more expensive to get margaritas that way. *Service was not horrible, but couldn't fully keep up with the volume of people either. It took a very long time to get my diet coke and I was never offered a refill. All in all, like I said, I'm grading on a curve big time because of the lack of competition - most Mexican and Tex-Mex in the area is flat out bad, so mediocre becomes better than average. We probably will come again just so my love can get some enchiladas but when we were eating he kept saying he needs to just learn to make them himself.... if we do return I'll probably just get a cheese enchilada plate and not waste calories on the rice. read more

Solid tex mex place. Heard lots of good things about this being one of the biggest contenders for best tex mex in MoCo, especially the enchiladas. Overall, I've definitely had better, but the food is definitely good taste and quality. It's a bit on the busier side so service can be kind of a miss and slower Otherwise, worth a visit if you're in the area! read more

Parking was ample. Got seated right away during lunch hour on a weekend. VERY kid friendly which is a plus for us these days. Great service. Food was great as well. Will definitely come again. read more

Villa Maya - Steak and shrimp fajita and steak and chicken fajita. Steak was cooked perfectly to medium rare. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

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I like this restaurant. Both its chips and salsa and its margaritas are very good. Last night, I ordered their Yoka and Chicharron. The yucca was creamy and excellent. The meat was made of pork: large quantity, crispy on the outside and soft inside. The service was efficient. I also like the ambiance. read more

Completely forgot about this spot, so glad my Yelp review refreshed me. The food, drinks, environment and service here is excellent. We shared the Carne Asada Fajitas, the meat & veggies and accouterments were delicious. Cooked perfectly, they ask temp when you order. The seasoning and tender steak was fabulous, I'm so glad we ordered it. They cook the rice in a saffron tomato spices, it's pretty mild but we both enjoyed it and the beans. We also ordered the Queso again, this time it was served piping hot in a cast iron pan! We devoured it! read more

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I was very excited to find a Tex-Mex restaurant very close to where I was working. Plus it had great reviews. I'm not sure if these people have had really good Tex-Mex because this place is NOT it! I ordered the fish tacos to go and let me assure you it was a good thing because had I been in the restaurant eating this fish I might have thrown it at the cook! It was horrible!! Not sure what kind of fish it was but it did not taste fresh. The taco was stuffed with lots of fish but it almost looked like tuna fish. It had sauted onions, red and green peppers and a strange white "gravy" sauce inside. I think they put the gravy to cover up the terrible fish taste! I ate as much as I could since I was starving and spent 20 + 5 dollar tip for my meal. Never tip the first time until you know the food is worthy of it. What a HUGE disappointment! If you want excellent Tex-Mex I recommend hop in your car truck take the bus and go to Border Cafe in Delaware. Trust me, you'll be so glad you took the trip. Now BC is where it's at for great Tex-Mex! read more

Villa Maya - Fish Tacos - Tex-Mex Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

I went there today with party of 6 the service was excellent. Freddie was our waiter and he needs a bonus !!! Great job ! We will visit there again read more

Was pleasantly surprised with our meal here. Carne asada had good flavor, and service was good even on a busy night. Some negatives were that the taquitos sinaloa were plain tasting, and the table salsa was watery/lacking flavor. Having lived in Montgomery County for 10 years, Uncle Julio's in Rio Gaithersburg has been my family's go-to for Tex Mex over the years. We've not liked the direction they've gone recently with their menu or pricing practices, so hopefully Villa Maya can remain a great alternative for the foreseeable future. read more

Villa Maya - Taquitos Sinaloa and Carne Asada Fajita - Tex-Mex Near Me - Rockville, Maryland