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Top Sentiments among Maya Palenque Restaurant Reviewers
Large margaritas
Incredible weekend brunch menu
Great mole sauce
Incredible Steak Picado-Grilled Chicken Ceasar Wrap
Love chicken breast tacos
Wonderful Herradura tequila
Great fried bananas
Huge barbeque chicken burrito
Great dinner
Unique sandwiches
Customer Reviews (41 reviews)
Adriana415
on Citysearch Aug 02, 2009I don't know what all these people are talking about - I suspect the restaurant is planting these great reviews, because everyone I talk to hates the place. Slow service, slop house food, and zero booze in the... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jun 01, 2008I have been here with my swim team after meets before. The food is pretty good, and there is lots of it per serving. The atmosphere is great for group events. Prices are reasonable as well. Parking is a little tough... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Mar 15, 2008Firstly, you get an insane amount of food for not a whole lot of money. This isn't a place for a romantic first date, but it is a great place to go if you're with a group. (more)
alvinandlucy
on Citysearch Feb 21, 2008They are so fun here! They are doing a recession special-2 crispy tacos & a margarita! So great and perfect for the times! I love that this place has a million plasma tv's and how they are always doing specials. Just... (more)
Contributor
on Citysearch Feb 21, 2008Maya Palenque boasts the best margaritas and burritos in the San Francisco area. (more)
2138nym
on Citysearch Jan 31, 2008I ordered the biggest burrito Maya?s had to offer and to no surprise it was worth the investment. It was more than enough food to eat and every bite was splendid. The wait staff was pretty attentive as well and the... (more)
lucyandwaldo
on Citysearch Jul 04, 2007There are SO many delicious dishes at the Maya Palenque! The dining room is family friendly with an awesome wait staff. Great food! Great drinks! The patio is wonderful on a warm summer night.... (more)
asimpson420
on Citysearch Jul 02, 2007Has a great bar with more tequilas than usual and delicious margaritas. The food is very tasty and the service is fun and fast. I have enjoyed this restaurant for many years and plan to for the coming years. Hope you... (more)
zanderbander
on Citysearch Jul 02, 2007I love going to Maya for some delicious Mexican food whenever I'm in Novato. The Fajitas and Margaritas are my favorites. Great portions at great affordable prices. The outdoor patio is great and the staff is very... (more)
girlyjeep
on Citysearch Jul 02, 2007Maya's is one the friendliest restuarants I've been to. The staff is wonderful and so is the food. They are great for dinner, drinks and for parties they couldn't be better. My favorite dinner is the "Unhealthy... (more)
marianneshan
on Citysearch Jul 23, 2006Their airconditioning in this novato heat really helps this week! I love their mole sauce- deep choc, great texture. The cadiallac margaritas are just perfect- the cute bartender told me the secret is fresh lime and... (more)
lolajueves
on Citysearch Jan 23, 2006I am so happy we moved to this area. Coming from SF, it's hard to find good mexican food. We really enjoyed the fajitas for 2- $20 and the mango margaritas. lots of tortillas- great home made rice. thank god they don't use... (more)
spoonsister
on Citysearch Nov 13, 2005I got to choose the place of dining on this particular night and I didn't want to disappoint anyone. We were celebrating a co-workers birthday. And I'm very happy to say that no one was disappointed. The waiter brought... (more)
dianerowes
on Citysearch Oct 20, 2005The menu is authentically Mexican. Everything was sharable. "Santos spicy pork tacos" come close to what I had in Cozumel off the beach. I will have to say their mole is really tasty. Thick chocolatey-but layered... (more)
torresmch
on Citysearch Oct 16, 2005On our way home to Napa- we stopped and found this late night gem. Spicy filling chicken rice soup- had combo meal- uninspiring but obviously made there. Huge big screen- able to watch the playoffs in high def-nice... (more)
tikilover
on Citysearch Jul 03, 2005i love the fact that you can order more food other than a taco. they seem to have regional fare from the coast, a lot of seafood and steak and pork. the loud fun atmosphere was fun. my coworkers & i had a great time. the... (more)
marinhippie
on Citysearch Jul 03, 2005I have lived in marin since the early 70's, and have been to this restaurant since it was a shack. I have seen this place morph into a really great restaurant. The additions on the menu are creative, tasty and... (more)
jimtownsend
on Citysearch Jun 26, 2005Simple fare, good drinks and ok service. Large space reminds me of a cafeteria. Some booths but the noise at the bar and other tables makes it hard to converse on a busy night. (more)
seijeung
on Citysearch Jun 14, 2005first of all i have to recommend the michaelicous, it is one of there specialties and my all time favorite. you can't find it anywhere in new york. believe me because i have tried. there food is also fantastic. i... (more)
georginamandis
on Citysearch Jun 13, 2005Wow, my family and I had a great time. We ordered both traditional dishes, like their steak fahitas, chicken burritos, and some innovative Mexican dishes, such as the chicken cancun and calamari and we were addicted... (more)
michaelkay
on Citysearch Apr 17, 2005great bar- great servers- food is fantastic. i always get the chicken domingo- their mole sauce is great. all the food they make on premise. love the outside though. cool to sit at Maya's on a friday afternoon with,... (more)
steve_bode
on Citysearch Jan 31, 2005Fun place! Especially when to crowd grows. Fun margharita and hang-out place the patio is great the food is great, the service could be a little faster - don't go when your in a hurry. I'd say best mexican restaurant... (more)
mercoules
on Citysearch Jul 12, 2004after reading the great reviews-we decided to try it for ourselves. loved everything we ordered-started with the steak nachos-then had the garlic shrimp and no-meat burrito-the portions are enormous. loved... (more)
sprintsux
on Citysearch Jun 14, 2004huge portions-really good happy hour specials-family friendly-dog friendly fun bar scene absolutely the best topshelf margaritas-hands down love their "steak picado" & all you can eat tacos.\ We usually go... (more)
twixchick
on Citysearch Mar 22, 2004I have lived in Novato and have been everywhere! mexican food is a staple here in Northern CA. The place is my all time favorite. They do mexican food better than anyplace else. They have the best... (more)
passedoutinsf
on Citysearch Dec 17, 2003If you're in the mood for Mexican in SF, you really gotta try this place. There are not many places that are worth getting in the car and driving a few minutes outside the city for, but this is definitely one. The food is... (more)
scary2002
on Citysearch Dec 12, 2003That's the only word I can think of to describe the food. The bar scene is really hopping and I had gone a few times before I had eaten there. If I only knew what I was missing! The food is fantastic. Definitely the best... (more)
ilovelucy
on Citysearch Nov 09, 2003hands down a new fave. great portions-cheap eats-great drinks-loved it all a little noisy-but adds to a lively atmosphere easy to get to love their rules funny-good food-really great time... (more)
dvdwells
on Citysearch Oct 13, 2003great fajitas-the meat was tender and thick and alot big drinks-cheap margaritas-good tequila-$5 loved everything about it great tv's everywhere-good to watch the series on monday night they have... (more)
sexinthecity
on Citysearch Sep 22, 2003Had a small company party-no room charge-got a special menu-brought our own music-brought in a projector-good communication-even got the owners home number to call on-was totally under budget. Great time-love... (more)