Since 2012, Maya Cuisine has been a cornerstone of Northeast Minneapolis’s vibrant culinary scene. Step into this inviting restaurant and prepare for an unforgettable journey through authentic Mexican flavors. Specializing in a wide variety of delicious dishes, from classic tacos and burritos to a tempting Sunday buffet, Maya Cuisine offers a true Mexican dining experience. Discover the rich culinary traditions and fresh ingredients that make it a neighborhood favorite.
Casual, colorful Mexican restaurant & bar offering classic dishes, cocktails & a Sunday buffet.
Walter Rauen
This place rocks. Several ways to enjoy their food. The dine in is our go to. Good menu selection, reasonable prices. Many of the menu items are available from their grab and go “lunch” counter.
The best bang for your buck is their Sunday brunch buffet. Incredible variety, even the picky eaters will find something. The tamales are delicious. I’m drooling just thinking about them. The pablano and cheese is our favorite. The masa is well seasoned, the cheese it nice and gooey. 10/10 for me. Build your own tacos in the buffet is beautifully presented and even better on your tongue. Chicken, carnitas, chorizo and beef options. Hard shells and soft. Amazing. For $20, you’d be hard pressed to find a better option anywhere.
… moreBrian Osweiler
Another first time option and we’re happy we tried it. We stopped in with a good sized group on a Saturday evening and were seated in less than 5 minutes. The atmosphere is great, including a couple bars and an easy access take out area. The staff were awesome, very friendly and efficient and the food was delicious. If you’re a good, authentic Mexican food, do yourself a favor and stop in to Maya Cuisine!
… moreDan Perrozzi
Had their Sunday Brunch and will definitely be back. Everything was awesome!
… moreprickly rose (PricklyRose)
First of all, I got ID’d when ordering a beer to enjoy my tacos the way God intended. So, thank you for that; I take it as a compliment . Then, friendly staff addressed me as “Jefa” (boss). Thanks for that as well . You guys made my day.
The food was delicious. The customer service was excellent. I definitely recommend.
… moreSara Huynh
*** Each person has a different experience/taste ***
There are two different menus. The Line Menu is for the front area which looks like serve yourself. The table menu is for the back area that has servers (I guess they only have it from 3pm – 9pm). We were confused when we first came. We wanted to try the table menu, so we asked their staff where to go. They told us to go to the back area where there is a bar counter to be served the table menu. The table menu has more options for spicy food, but not as many dishes as other Mexican Restaurants. We had 1 Enchiladas Rancheras with Ground Beef, 1 Tacos with Steak, Marinated Pork w/ Pineapple, and Ground Beef. The taste is not bad.
… moreShari Crymble
Staff was very friendly. Amazing array of different food and accompaniments. All were good to great! The fresh fruit and tamales were absolutely wonderful! We highly recommend stopping in for their brunch buffet!!
… moreRebekah Mead
Ate here for a late lunch on a Saturday. No line when we got there. Got grilled chicken chimichangas, the chicken was cooked in front of us and the burritos deep fried right away. They were amazingly delicious. The queso and chips were yummy as well. Plenty of seating and a quiet and calm atmosphere inside. Parking was tricky, the street was mostly full and there is no dedicated parking lot. After circling the block a few times we found a spot.
… moreSuzDurk
Sunday brunch is amazing! I went there with a small group–we arrived early. The staff were very friendly and let us sit down while they set up the buffet brunch. There were 3 tables of yummy food! Scrambled eggs and french toast, along with tamales and homemade tortilla chips. Chicken legs and pork ribs! Coffee and mango juice, too. We also ordered house special margaritas. So tasty. Pay as you come in and go to the bar for a drink. The place is so big! There’s even a big patio!
… moreLevi
This is now on my lunch rotation as a solid option for good food that is quick and affordable. The chorizo was fantastic, the tinga de pollo was spicy and good. The hot salsa is actually hot and has good flavor. The toppings were fresh looking/tasting. Maybe I was just really hungry or the food was pretty dang good, most likely both. Prices are reasonable, the food is fresh, and the wait is short. What more can you ask for? Not much really.
There isn’t table service for lunch but I’m not bothered by that one bit. Keep up the good work because I want to keep coming back to try everything I can on the menu, not just the lunch special.
See ya soon, my new favorite hole in the wall Mexican restaurant
… moreCaleb Shaeffer
I looked at a trusted food site for brunch recommendations in the Cities and this was on their list. We have a local Mexican buffet that we really enjoy so we decided to give this a try. I was pretty happy we did. The staff is super friendly and attentive. The mexican food is awesome and leans closer to authentic than our local buffet. I wish they had horchata on the buffet, but they do not. They do offer orange drink, water, coffe decaf/regular, and a bin of soda cans. The breakfast options weren’t our favorite, but is that really why someone would go to this brunch? The soup, taco/nacho bar is amazing. Do not miss out on the churros. They were a delicious end to the meal and experience. Highly recommend for great mexican food!
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