Yasha
Lovely, knowledgeable server. Easily the best Mexican food I've had even when ordering the salmon! They know their cuisine very well. Smokey salsa, delectable queso, and handmade guacamole. The perfect place for a date or for friends. The interior feels like you crossed straight into Mexico, and you might be inspired to go if you manage to make it as close as Texas!
R4F4
What to say about Meso Maya Comida y Copas?
I really loved this Mexican restaurant because they really serve authentic Mexican food. The quality of the food and the service were amazing. I personally enjoyed the enchiladas with mole sauce.
The location of the restaurant is great, super close to the Perot Museum of Nature and Science downtown.
The decoration is great. We really liked their courtyard, where we could let the kids run and play around while the others were finishing their food.
I highly recommend it!
Thùy Nguyễn
Outstanding Mexican food, everything tastes fresh and authentic. The corn tortillas chips, the rice, guac, beans… everything was made in house. We had enchiladas and the beef fajitas plate, sooo good! Got flan to-go for dessert. Service was great, and good atmosphere. The price was reasonable for the location and quality of food. I would recommend this place to anyone. Definitely would take family here again!
Meg Fulton
The pollo tacos were literally the most delicious tacos I've ever tasted. The combinaton of zesty and savory flavors was amazing, and I could tell how fresh the ingredients were. I also enjoyed trying pozole rojo for the first time. 10/10 and I'll be back again the next time I'm in Dallas!
Kayla Davis
My food was amazing. I loved everything I had to eat. The service itself was slightly slow but we had a big party so that’s ok. The food was made and brought out quickly after we ordered. Be aware that they don’t split checks for parties over 8, but they don’t have that on their menu or posted anywhere in the restaurant. I would definitely go back as the food was fantastic.
Jules Gerber
First time to this restaurant....We really enjoyed the food and service. Mimosas were delicious. We had the Del Mar enchiladas and stuffed Poblano, and the Poblano queso was excellent as well. The manager Jimmy came to check on service and food...can't say enough good things about our experience today and will definitely be back!
Connie Ngu
Asked our Uber driver who happened to be a Mexican where’s the best Mexican restaurant. And he recommended Meso Maya, and it definitely did not disappoint.
We went with a group of seven, and we were all very impressed and loved the foods.
The portion was very generous, they were flavorful. Friendly service, and nice ambience
Benjamin Heffner
Food was excellent, we had the ceviche, Budin Azteca Camaron and Cochinita Pibil. I can also say the Short Rib Rellano and Arrachera are excellent from previous times eating at the restaurant. My favorite from anything I’ve ordered is the Arrachera. I recommend eating on the second level if it’s available, it’s a nice quiet atmosphere up there and the bar is nicer in my opinion. Service was good, we sat for longer than I’d expect before a server ever came by considering they weren’t completely slammed or anything, but our sever was pleasant and helpful, so I did four stars for the wait, but not a knock on the server specifically.
Andy
I had one of the most remarkable dining experiences here. From the service to the food, everything exceeded my expectations.
Our server, Alfredo, was exceptional. As soon as we were seated, he shared his drink recommendations, convincing us to try the Top Shelf Margarita with Mezcal and Tajin - a choice that turned out to be fantastic. Alfredo's menu knowledge was impressive, as he guided us through his personal favorites for the main courses. Taking his advice, we ordered his recommended dishes, and each one was a delightful surprise.
The Carne Asada and Carnitas/Carne tacos were absolute standouts. The meat had a perfect balance of crust and marinade. The salsa was addictively delicious, and we couldn't resist going through three bowls of it. I dare say it was the best complimentary salsa I've had. We also sampled four of their five enchiladas (all excellent choices), as well as their ceviche and guacamole. Every dish felt authentically crafted, and it came as no surprise that I found myself quite full by the end. Huge thanks to Alfredo for introducing us to such amazing flavors!
In my opinion, there's hardly any other restaurant in Dallas deserving of five stars more than this one. If you're in the area, make sure to pay them a visit - you won't be disappointed.
Guillermo Dela Cruz
My favorite place to go when Im in Dallas for me its one of the best places to get Mexican food.. great service and always an amazing experience... cafe the olla amazing and incredible desserts!!!!!!
XXX OOO
Happy vibes, joyous atmosphere, great place for traditional Mexican food..the mole is delicious. Also try the Cameron quesadilla and then finish dinner with the flan..yummy
Steven Gonzales
This was my first time coming to this restaurant and it was delicious...the roasted salsa and queso was really good, every plate that everyone had was unique and delicious as well, service was a little slow other than that but will definitely be back
Red Mun
I would move to Dallas for this restaurant alone.
We walked in behind a large group but received attention very quickly and were seated inside. Had I known about the outdoor patio I would have requested because it was a lovely day and it looked very nice.
I don't remember exactly what we ordered, but everything was AMAZING. I recommend trying something different because you will not be disappointed.
j bedi
Food was amazing! We ordered the tostaditas, chicken taquitos, pollo Serrano, carnitas & pollo tacos and the elote. Everything was amazing. Everything was flavorful and staff was kind. We didn’t have reservations and we’re still immediately attended. Deff would come back.
Lan S
We had an amazing experience here last night (night before Thanksgiving). I ordered salmon de coco and my husband got the carne asada plate. Both were flavorful, as recommended by other reviewers. Great atmosphere, yummy food, wonderful service. Highly recommended.
Lisa Dominguez
HBD to me! Thank you Meso Maya downtown! Everything was prepared, presented and served to perfection! Full course birthday meal was delish as always! Foodie fan forever
Mami Chula
I came here for lunch with one of my closest friends. First time and it was amazing! Our waiter was very welcoming. Food absolutely delicious! I normally do not eat white rice but that white rice is the bomb! The black beans are hearty and delicious! The plates are picture perfect and the spicy salsa was what I needed! I will definitely be back!
Jordan Plascencia (Jor Dan)
Excellent service at the bar. Had the cochinita pibil and the chicharrón on salsa verde. Jazmine at the bar was amazing!
HungryBunni
New to Dallas and saw that there are a lot of Mexican places around here and coming from Jersey, was hoping to try some authentic Mexican food. Luckily we, as in I picked a good place with Meso Maya. The chips and salsa are amazing – would come here just for this! Had the Herradura Salmon which has a tamarind glaze which was delicious. I usually don’t like brussel sprouts but I actually ate all of it – it’s that good.
Khana Khazana
This restaurant is a great place to dine. Service was amazing.. We had Juan for our server. Management checked on our table. They worked as a team. Love that you can see into the kitchen and watch the plates being prepared. Will definitely return. Great atmosphere.
Jiya Arora
The menu is what you would expect from most Mexican styled restaurant but there were some surprises. First the salsa on the table was fantastic. The cocktails list was inventive with a nice selection of tequila and mescal. So standard tacos and enchiladas. Carne Asada was excellently tender and seasoned the Salmon Herrudura was also cooked well and had a nice glaze. The crispy brussels were great. The tamale was a meatless creamy enjoyable addition the to the dinner. The service was over the top, we had at least 3 if not 4 people addressing our needs. Very good overall.
Isha Narula
Food was excellent and so was the service. The avocado margarita is very good. You would not think it would be good but you would be surprised. Everyone’s dinner was excellent. The marinated steak was a hit. Go here and enjoy your evening.
Pierre Le Beach
I’m just not feelin it dog.....you gotta bring it. Firmly in the 3.5 camp here for now. <br/><br/>Got a tad of ‘tude from the hostess stand checking in as a one top for my reservation. Hey, if you don’t want onesies then don’t take reservations. Capisce?<br/><br/>Chips and salsa opener was pretty good, the star being the salsa. Top shelf marg and house marg both good with fresh lime but top shelf lacked something for $12. <br/><br/>Service was a bit staccato as I was relegated to a high top against the wall in the bar. Big gaps in attention. Friendly service though when they ventured by.<br/><br/>Ordered short rib relleno and ensalada de la casa. Big gap then boom, both at once. Big no no. While I ate salad my entree cooled nicely, not good for gooey cheese in a relleno. Also, thought I was eating short rib inside a relleno but nope, on the side with a cheese relleno, I do not like them so much. <br/><br/>I will say food is good to very good but not enough to elevate to 4 or more overall yet. Maybe next trip in will do the trick.....if there is a next trip.
Romika
This restaurant is at a walking distance from '' The Perot Museum ''.<br/><br/>My only disappointment was that my Pina Colada had ice cubes in it instead of crushed ice. I ordered the Salmon con Coco and due to my dietary restrictions, I asked the waiter for no cheese on my serving which was obliged upon.The salmon was cooked really well and the rice was delicious. My husband ordered Steak Oaxaca but he complained that it wasn't on point like the first time he tried it ;he was happy with the tamal on the side though. We skipped dessert because there is no 'milk free' options, this won't deter us from coming back though.
Omer Muhammad
A good way to summarize this restaurant here would be an upscale authentic Mexican Restaurant. A Friend and I came for lunch here on a Saturday. If you are coming on a weekend or Friday night make sure to make a reservation because this place was packed and a couple who came in with us got served when we were walking out. <br/><br/>When we were, we were given complimentary salsa and chips. The salsa tasted great and had a great kick. For drinks we both got lemonades. The lemons were freshly squeezed.This lemonade was probably the best lemonade I have ever had. We started off with a pozole verde (one of the soups). The soup tasted great. The broth was warm, slightly tangy and cheesy. <br/><br/>I then got the Carne Asada and my friend got the Brisket Enchiladas. Both plates were aesthetically pleasing. My carne asada (steak) was tender and flavorful. I really enjoyed it. Plus the steak looked like a crescent moon which was something you dont see everyday. My friend enjoyed her Brisket Enchiladas very much too.<br/><br/>Suffice to say, I really enjoyed my experience here. The environment here is very lively and jolly. I highly recommend this place to anyone who is in the area.
Ambereen Ahmed
Good ambience. Their black beans are amazing, it was probably what stood out the most. We got the salmon de coco, and the salmon was cooked perfectly.
Ayush Agrawal
Decent Food, Great Ambience. Went to Meso Maya after reading its review online, expectations were high but the food did not lived the hype. Ordered Veg Enchiladas and Mole Poblano along with queso and Guacamole. Everything we ordered was good but certainly not great.
Danny Glenn
It's a beautiful evening in Dallas!<br/>This was our first visit and it was great!<br/>It is not Tex Mex, but very fresh!<br/>Danny Glenn <br/>Fort Worth, Texas
Brandon Baker
What a way to begin May! Meso Maya for the win to help cope with my “April Showers” blues. Recently I made a trip to the Downtown location to experience this Mexican gem first hand. I’ve written and heard so much about Meso Maya, the winner of D Magazine’s Readers’ Choice Best Chef (2015) & Best Regional Mexican (2015), but had yet to dine there myself!
ShantaQuilette D. Williams
This place was more than I expected. Exceptional ambiance with great food. I had the Del Mar with shrimp and lump crabmeat it was absolutely delicious.
Don R
Nice, moderately upscale dining that is a nice setting for before or after the Museum or Theatre. Not the typical menu, so if you're not the adventurous type, look over the menu before you go. Some at my table enjoyed their food, but I selected the Pollo Serrano Enchiladas, which looked to be a bit of a twist on one of my favorite dishes, but something about the dish was off. Whether the Cream or the Chicken, it had a bit of a sour, bitter taste and I just wasn't pleased with it. They also had outdoor dining, and I would not be opposed to visiting again, but because I'm in this area so seldom, I would try something else next time, rather than returning.
The Real Foodie Of Orlando
Good food good service... Not great just good, but would come back. Carne asada is tasty and the cornbreadish side is even better. Shrimp with green tomatillo dish ( cant remember the title) was great, sauce was amazing. Super busy on a Thursday night, service was slow for drinks but the kitchen works fast. I had the avocado margarita to start, but preferred the top shelf. Avocado is a little sweet for me. Overall worth a try
Irisbirraporettis
Their pork chop is the best!. I love this place! My favorite dish is the pork chop with the Pipian sauce, and the strawberry-Serrano margarita or the novelita. Plus they have the BEST bar tenders. Great place, must visit if you are downtown Dallas.
Kitway
Meal. Everything was great!... Food, service, and atmosphere!
Dan • The Ardent Chef
This was a new experience for my wife and I. Great Mexican food in the tradition of Mexico with fresh vegetables, soups and amazing Salsa! We will go back. Try their Avocado Margaritas ;-)
Brent Allen Ercanbrack
Food and atmosphere were amazing. A lil understaffed and that cause lengthy wait times for beverage refills. But if you like duck then I suggest you try it. Might even see W
David Ellsberry
Not worth it.
Cook In Dine Out
[Cochinita pibil], Yucatan-style braised pork, came with an orange-anchiote sauce, pickled red onions, habanero salsa and a side of homemade corn tortillas, which made it easy to treat the dish sort of like fajitas.
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