Villa Maya

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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 :)

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.

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.

Villa Maya is the best Mexican food around. Better food and personalized customer service than corporate Uncle Julios, Guapos or any other rinse and repeat. Mario is just one of many kind and attentive workers, representative of this establishment. We come back for the consistency, every time.Quality!

The food, service, and ambiance at Villa Maya never disappoint us. One of our favorite local restaurants.