Meso Maya Comida y Copas

Great restaurant in downtown Dallas. We arrived without a reservation around 6pm and were seated immediately. This restaurant came recommended as we were traveling for business in Dallas. The front door opens with a great view of the bar and dining areas on your left. The bench seats are comfortable and are made out of some.material that prevents you from sliding around. Odd but appreciated! Chips, and salsa came out quickly and are very good. The chips appear to be made in house due to irregular shape and size and taste. Craft margaritas are great and average price. Food was some of the best I've had (full Florida resident Disclosure). Around 730 the place really started to liven up and become busy. Meso Maya is at the corner of Mckinney Ave and Caroline st.

We dined here twice while visiting Dallas and LOVED it! The waiter was great, and I'm sorry I forgot his name!! He had great suggestions and knew the menu very well. The food was DELICIOUS, and the atmosphere was great. Overall, both times we were great and I would 100% go back!

Food Was Really Good, the mini tostadas were really good sharing portions for two, I had the quesadillas for me entree it was good size for one person. My margarita was also really good. Server was super sweet. Fast service. Would most definitely go again! Was digging in the app before I could get a proper pic. That’s how good it was. 💙✨

This was my first time here & everything was absolutely perfect! The staff & food was amazing! I truly enjoyed lunch with my coworkers. Highly recommended & will be back! 👍🏽👍🏽

We really enjoyed eating here. The guacamole was excellent. My friend had the mole enchiladas, which I tried and thought was excellent. I had the Arrachera. The steak was tender and had a lot of flavor - I would highly recommend it.

I came out with my pastor and good friend and had dinner! Service was great! It definitely is a fine dine style but not too expensive! The food was flavorful and quick to come out, only complain my dish (chile relleno) was not quite my liking, could be the cheese or the rice alittle to over cooked but nonetheless. I do recommend!

Had a group dinner here - about 15 people- after a meeting, and the food was excellent. The chicken mole was very well prepared and the yellow plantains served with it were excellent. We had very good service considering it was such a big group. I got the avocado margarita, a house specialty, and thought it was good. Avocado doesn't have a very strong flavor when made into a margarita!

The salsa they brought along with chips was phenomenal. I additionally got the ribeye tacos and those were delicious and filling.

A co-worker and I took some customers out for lunch and they suggested Mesa Maya as it was in walking distance from their office. These guys are so fortunate to work so close to this place. The food was outstanding. The pic attached is what I had, but can't remember what it's called. It was awesome. Meat so tender, beans great. Two others had the carne asada and they said it was delicious. Another had the seafood enchiladas and he was licking the plate clean. The salmon was a huge portion and the Brussel sprouts smelled amazing. I wish there was one in the Houston area. I could see going there one day a week and trying something different each time and never being disappointed. I got go see that customer more often.

Vibes are great, but food is a hit or miss! Ambiance & Service: Both the indoor and outdoor seating are upscale and modern. Service was friendly, and food arrived a bit too quickly. We had just started our apps when entrees were already sent to our table. Food: - Guacamole & Queso Combo: both dips were delicious! The portion was pretty small, but we enjoyed the flavors. - Queso Blanco Enchiladas: ordered with the creamy poblano sauce. The enchiladas were cold and the tortillas didn't seem fresh. Disappointing. TL;DR: Skip this spot--Guac and Queso were good, but the enchiladas were a letdown!

Food I had was excellent. Plenty of chicken, juices, right spice and some great Hominy, loved it very much! I also had a chocolate type coffee that had the best aroma with some good heavy cream and some strange sweetener that was sort of exotic. The service was excellent, our host was great and the manager was genuinely authentic. I give the restaurant a 4. The atmosphere is really chill and laid back and the dim is perfect while escaping the downtown busy streets of Dallas.

Three food and service were top notch! Everything was cooked to perfection and the use of fresh ingredients was apparent throughout all dishes. We started with the guacamole and queso combo which was perfect for 2-4 people. We also tried the posole Verde which was FIRE! Prior to ordering entries we could not decide which mole we would like more, the server brought a plate with both choices and rice to separate. All I can say about the food and service is... If you want to be treated like royalty and family at the same time, you must come to Meso Maya! We will be back and often!

Food is relatively ok, nothing special. Ordered a Sopa de Lima and it ended up being a regular chicken soup with overcooked vegetables. We ordered margaritas and were very disappointed, it's a bunch of ice with lemonade in highball glass.

Wanted to love this place, but it had a few cons. Location is great, and is a good place to stop if you're visiting the Perot science museum. Service was kind, but a few things were forgotten. Interior is cozy, clean, and decor is nice. Lunch specials are great value. The posole was WAY too salty and the enchilada Del Mar and chilaquiles were good but not mind blowing. Best part of meal was the chocolate cake

All of our orders were super tasty, but the Arrachera dish really stood out. It was served with corn tortillas and I wasn't able to finish the whole plate even though I tried! I was pleasantly surprised by the big portions and the affordability.

I love this this place the mole, amazing. The elote, elite. Cocktails were great. Enchiladas and tacos, fantastic. Our server Belinda was so friendly and caring as well, definitely added to the charm of this place. I like the design of the place as well, you can easily forget where you are while in here. Will definitely recommend this place to anyone coming to Dallas

Dear Meso Maya, The bartender and busser were SO nice, I'd come back for their service any time. Food was great, had the Vegetales Enchiladas...a little salty on the rice but the sweetness from the zucchini in the enchilada tempered it a bit. Their 3V blend of Mexican wine was also good, can you believe it's been a vineyard since 1597? Free chips and salsa (spicy, how I like it!) and an overall casual vibe made for a nice, relaxing night after a long work day!

Karla M was an absolutely amazing waitress. So sweet and attentive. Definitely made our date night visit amazing. The Steak dinners we ordered were absolutely fantastic and so flavorful. Beautiful restaurant

Every time I come here the food is outstanding and service is amazing. I was greeted by the host and explained what I could and couldn't eat as a vegetarian, which is very helpful. This is the best queso I've had. Guacamole was very good. If you can...sitting outside is an absolute delight. My husband loved the short rib chile rellano. The parking lot is s easy and validated.

Margaritas are BOMB (and the Patron floaters during happy hour are a no brainer). Brisket enchiladas - give me 14. JD and Jessica gave 10/10 service, I would come back to Dallas just to come back here.

Meso Maya is still one of my favorite Mexican spots in Dallas! We came here for a last minute Saturday date night dinner and were able to get a table immediately. The place was perfectly crowded with a lively ambience. Our waitress was super friendly and ontop of it from the beginning. The house frozen margaritas hit the spot on a hot August night. We got the carne asada (still my absolute favorite) and the cochinita pibil. Both delicious! The food always tastes fresh, has great flavors, and their menu offers unique dishes that I haven't had anywhere else. If you're in or around Dallas, Meso Maya is a must - especially the downtown location, it's the best one

This was my second time going to Meso Maya, but first time in a while. I keep meaning to try other Mexican food in Dallas but Meso Maya is really good and not expensive so it is hard to resist. Last night we tried the ceviche, which was super good. Tasted very fresh. I got the Cochinita pibil as well which was delicious and very tender. My girlfriend got carne tacos which were good as well. Service from our waiter Alex was also good he was very attentive and polite. I like the inside of the restaurant a lot because I feel like so many good restaurants these days think it has to be really dark and really loud for some reason, which has its place but is way too common. I can actually hear my girlfriend talk and see my food which is something I don't get as often as I like in popular downtown restaurants. Also, in the past I tried the boudin Azteca: super good I highly recommend giving it a try

I don't know how this place has such good reviews. The food was the most sub-par Mexican food I've ever had and a waste of money. It wasn't bad but I would probably not return again. I've had much better at other places.

After wandering around the city all day, we were looking for a nice meal to end the night. Meso Maya Comida y Copas popped up nearby and had really great reviews, so we knew this was the spot to try. We were seated immediately and our server brought us water, chips, and salsa right away. We ordered the chicken taquitos, a bowl of sopa de lima, salmon de coco, pastel de chocolate, and pastel de moras (total was about $59 before tax and tip) to share. Everything arrived so fast and it all tasted so fresh and flavorful. I was mostly blown away by the entree- the piece of salmon was much bigger than what I'm used to getting at restaurants and it made to the perfect texture. The salsa verde sauce was a good touch along with the creamy coconut rice and grilled vegetables. This was probably one of my favorite things I've eaten all year and I only wish I could eat it more often. Both of the desserts were also very tasty. I subbed the corn ice cream with the Mexican vanilla ice cream on the chocolate cake and it was phenomenal. Both cakes were so warm and moist and the different sauces drizzled on top were a great touch. Portions were great and we were so full after dinner. The service was also amazing and attentive and our waiter checked in on us often. If I'm back in the Dallas area again, this will definitely be on the top of the list to revisit!

This is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in Dallas. I've been multiple times and never had a bad item on the menu. The enchiladas (queso blanco pictured) and the budin Azteca is also amazing. Recommend getting the Guac as an appetizer! On my most recent visit, they had also started offering a smaller size of both guac and queso (pictured) - best of both worlds! We also split some of the sweet plantains (pictured) which was a nice complement to the meal. The cucumber margarita and skinny margs are a nice cocktail choice. If you can, it's best to sit outside simply because the patio is amazing. Inside also passes the vibe check - but may want to bring a sweater as the AC can get a bit chilly. The service cannot be beat! I've always had friendly, attentive service. No reason to not come have a meal here.

First off, parking is a bit confusing if you're reading the sign outside. There is a gated parking lot right next to the restaurant, DO NOT PAY FOR PARKING AT THE MACHINE OUTSIDE! There is a QR code to scan inside for free parking up to 2 hours. You can make reservations on OpenTable which is a plus. The guac and queso to start was good so we were looking forward to our meals...which unfortunately fell short of our expectations. We each had a different kind of enchilada and both had different sauces but they were both super acidic it ruined the taste of what was inside. The place itself looked nice, dimly lit, cozy. The service wasn't great though. I don't want to say our waitress was stuckup exactly but I'm not sure the right word to describe it, it felt like she was looking down her nose at us and kind of annoyed to be waiting on us. She wasn't rude but anytime we asked her anything she just seemed to be annoyed. The manager was helpful though with our parking situation when she realized we had already paid for parking when we didn't need to which we really appreciated.

This is my favorite spot for Weekend Brunch! I'm a little picky when it comes to Mexican food but this place is so good ! There's $3 mimosas on the weekends and the chorizo eggs are the best !!!! The first time I went to this location they had a small patio, we asked if we could sit outside and they were really nice, the server took a little to get to us but we understand is a little annoying to take a patio table when no one else is sitting outside. We usually try to go to places with patios for my baby, but the second time the tables were gone and made us a little sad. I want to try different locations. Servers here are super nice, the guy that took care of us the second time offered to bring us some water on a kids cup for my 8 month old before I could even ask, he was on top of everything. Definitely coming back soon.

Best Mexican around. Very nice place centrally located. Everything had great flavor. Rebecca and Eliseo were so helpful and friendly! Definitely will be back

I had a great experience here. The good -the chips, guacamole, queso, and smokey salsa were addicting! I could have ordered just that and have left happy. I'm not sure what's in the salsa or how it's prepared but it's the perfect amount of spice and freshness and was phenomenal - the steak dosh was perfectly cooked. One of the softest steaks that it melted in my mouth. The seasoning was spot on and worth every penny we paid. -the restaurant is well decorated and feels higher end. The service was also strong. The bad: - I have no bad notes. 10/10 recommend stopping here for a celebratory meal, date night, or just on a plain old Tuesday.

Excellent meal! The chicken tacos are to die for. They have the best fresh corn tortillas. Norma was an amazing waitress. We also had the churros for dessert and they are the best thing ever!

The atmosphere here was spot on for your higher end Mexican food restaurant. I had the carne asada which was amazing in flavor and the Mexican cornbread and black beans that came with it were the perfect flavor combination. Hubby had the more traditional version of fajitas and wasn't really a fan. I tried a piece of steak he had and I could see why. WAY too much salt. Like, it's some of the worst fajitas I've tasted in awhile. I could tell their salt content in all of their food was quite high compared to other Mexican restaurants because we both were immediately bloated feeling after leaving. This may be the reason we might not return. Our waiter was amazing and very attentive and had great recommendations. We opted in for dessert and got the churros which were to die for. They basically melted in your mouth. All in all it was yummy (sans the fajitas) and we might be back but not a first choice!

Had a reservation for this spot on Friday - which I'd recommend since it gets pretty packed. Service was very friendly from the beginning - we chowed through 3 bowls of chips before our entrees got to us and the waitress was very nice in asking us proactively if we wanted more. I got the enchiladas Del Mar, which comes with two enchiladas in sauce and rice & beans for ~$19. The inside crab and shrimp were really well cooked, and the shells were nice & soft. The sauce has a tang to it for sure, but personally I didn't think it was overpowering. The rice and beans were also seasoned really well. All in all, a great dish! PROS: - service was very friendly and timely - chips are so crispy and the salsa is tasty - good portion size for main dish, well seasoned - interior ambiance is lively CONS: - none! :)

We needed to show up early for a Sunday dinner as we were headed to a 7:00 Stars game. We parked at the AAC and walked to Meso Maya. Got there at about 5:15 and it was perfect timing, by 6:00, the restaurant was full! Service was good, food and drinks were outstanding! This was my 2nd time here, both visits rated 5 stars!

Food (5/5 stars): It doesn't get more Tex-Mex than Brisket Tacos at Meso Maya! The brisket was so flavorful and tender and the salsa, rice, and beans complimented the tacos so well. Highly recommend! Experience (5/5 stars): * Price: reasonable * Wait Time: we made a reservation * Service: very good and friendly * Ambiance: it's nice and kind of fancy (but not upscale)

Everything is always so good when we go. Not to mention the drinks. Didn't get a picture of everything but we got the guacamole and tostaditas as well.

Nice place for a night out to dinner will come again although the server that was attending us looked really irritated, when we asked for another drink she literally rolled her eyes and walked away totally ignored us!! Then when asked another waiter to help us she got more pissed like WTF!

Very nice experience during our stay in Dallas. They accommodated us quickly even though we didn't have a reservation. They validate parking so you can park in the lot the restaurant is located in. Our server was excellent and made great recommendations. The best drink was the avocado margarita. The queso is a blend of cheeses that was the best we have tasted. The food was excellent as well. Overall, I would highly recommend Mesa Maya.

Overall, dinner was good, but there were some hiccups during our visit. The first was getting our car validated in their parking lot. There was a QR code near the hostess desk, but the app didn't work, and no one knew how to help us. Luckily, we didn't get a ticket. Service was rushed at first but got better towards the end. The drinks were not great. We didn't like that they brought the appetizer and entrée right after each other. Their guacamole and queso are fantastic, probably the best queso we have tasted. The food here is reasonably priced for the portion that they give you. My brisket enchiladas were okay. There was a lot of juice in the brisket. And the tomatillo guajillo sauce had a bitter taste rather than a sweet and smoky flavor. And, weirdly, my enchiladas were cold. I wasn't fond of the enchiladas but did enjoy the garlic rice accompanied with the entrée. It was delicious.

Quite pleased with my brisket tacos. Ordered some takeout yesterday and while waiting for my carry out, I looked around the restaurant and it had a pretty nice vibe to it. The place was jamming, the staff was working hard and quite pleasant to everyone. You get two tacos with this order. There's a good amount of brisket meat. It's tender and moist. it comes on a floured tortilla, including shredded lettuce, tomato, and avocado. The two sides are white rice and brown beans. The white rice is white rice. It was fine. The black beans were excellent. I just wish they gave you more than what came in the plastic container pocket. Rather than fill the container sides with barely enough beans, maybe get a different container or provide something larger like you would if I was dining in.

Great clean nice place to have a few drinks and great food. Affordable prices and great food what more could you ask for

A downtown Dallas must visit! Incredibly fresh ingredients and flavor. Family friendly dining, but also intimate, with several dining rooms. Attentive servers and greeting crew. Clean and comfortable atmosphere. So glad we found this place, we will be back!

I was not a fan. There is no reason to have bad Tex-Mex in Dallas. Their wall actually says "Don't mess with Tex-Mex". To be fair, I enjoyed the Guacamole. It was not a table side guac, nor was it advertised that way, but it was better than the average scoop of guac at some restaurants. The cheese dip was also quite good. The salsa was forgettable. I ordered the Salmon de Coco and found the coconut rice very strange. The waiter recommended the salmon be cooked to medium temp and I agreed. Unfortunately, it was served to me well done. Service was very slow. The wait staff was quite good, but I expect they had too much to do. We asked for dessert to go, because we were going to run out of time for our 2-hour complimentary parking validation. The server brought us empty plates and said it could not be prepared to go because it was played. That was very confusing. He did say he could bring us small boxes. I chose to stay on my diet, and skipped the dessert.

Honestly this was such a pleasant surprise! We had great queso and guacamole with margaritas on a hot day. Just what we needed! Our favorite was the chicken taquitos appetizer - we will be back for those!

It has been a very long time sick I have been here.i have to say the food was really good I had the chile relleno it had a good flavor to it. We also had the guacamole which was delicious and have to say one of the best ones I have had. Service was great our server was good he was very patient and explained everything to us. I do think that the inside could be a bit updated but overall it was nice.

Great experience! Made a reservation for the patio. The service was friendly and quick. We had the queso/guac appetizer and just loved the queso so much. It was different than the normal yellow liquid queso you normally get. This was a white queso that was sort of fluffy. Entrees were both great. I had Enchiladas Pollo Serrano and my spouse had the Carnitas tacos. We both left saying how great the food was and how much we enjoyed the place.

Incredible drinks, food, service, and ambiance!! We came here for dinner during our first night in Dallas. Our waitress was so nice and helpful in guiding us through the menu. We started with a round of margaritas of course. The recommended pineapple habanero was the best one for sure! For entrees, the highlight was the carne asada plate with peppers, onions, and other sides. The meat was so flavorful and just melted in your mouth. The shredded pork shoulder plate was also very good! For dessert, the highlight was the flan! Probably too 3 I have ever had! Would recommend and will be back during our next trip to Dallas.

The dishes and drinks are made with attention to detail and high food quality. Everything tasted fresh and looked like it was made while we waited. I had the poblano, stuffed with cheese and topped with carnitas. Their top shelf margarita was refreshing and excellent. I am definitely going back and with friends.

I totally forgot to take pics of my food. But I got the mole enchiladas and the churros for dessert. They were soooooo yummy!!! Also got the queso fundido based on the reviews and it did not disappoint!!! I also loved the ambiance! It's a nice restaurant for a nice like fancy dinner. Customer service was great too! I will be coming back when I'm in town again!!!! If I lived in Texas trust me when I say I'd be here at least once a week! Even for just a wine of glass. Lovely place!

My husband and I are in town for a conference and Meso Maya was on my list of must try spots. Boy did they NOT disappoint. We didn't have a reservation but they hostesses were super sweet as well as accommodating. Our server Roseanna gave us awesome service! She was very quick to greet us, get us our drinks, take our order and ensure our food was brought out to us perfectly. We were in and out in less than an hour but never rushed to leave. The ambiance of this place is so beautiful and perfect for any occasion. Now the real good stuff.... The food here is so mouth watering and just the perfect combination of flavors. Everything that is plated for each dish compliments each other so well. If you're coming to the area I highly recommend added this place to your must try list!

This place Ripps perfect activity to do before catching a Dallas Stars game if you or a friend are visiting Dallas, this would be a pretty good direction to point them towards for great TexMex get the queso and cochinita pibil

During my visit to Dallas, I tried this Mexican restaurant for the first time, and stepping inside felt like a journey back to Mexico's past. We were warmly greeted by the hostess and seated promptly. The salsa had just the right amount of spice, complemented by a delightful smoky flavor. For my main course, I savored a shrimp quesadilla that was simply divine--the cheese was creamy, stretchy, and cooked to perfection. My husband opted for the Budin Azteca shrimp, a departure from typical Tex-Mex dishes, and he thoroughly enjoyed it. Our friend ordered the chicken mole and polished it off without hesitation. Whether it's a casual dining experience or a romantic night out, this restaurant is a fantastic choice!

Food is amazing. Service is great. Feels like you are eating from a family kitchen. I love it. Will definitely go back.

Food was cold. Mole chicken is just grilled chicken with mole sauce on top. I remember food being better in previous years. Service could be better. We were a party of 4 and wanted to sit by the bar to watch the game. They had a 6 seat table and a bigger one available in the bar but host refused to give us the 6 seat table for just in case someone with 6 people came along. When we left 1.5 hours later the table was still available.

first time here, and it was a little hard to find, at first we went to the out door place in front of it but quickly learned that you have to keep going around the left side and follow the sidewalk and then it is the first door on the right! Once we found it we loved that they have validated parking! Inside is very welcoming and earthy. I've never been here but everything on the menu looked good and the salmon de coco stood out to me bc of the coconut rice, I LOVE coconut rice so I just had to try it. Let me tell you, I was not disappointed, it was SO FLAVORFUL. The savory salmon with the sweet coconut rice was the perfect combination and I honestly loved it so much and will be back for this plate! My fiancé tried the steak and loved it as well!

I came here on a Monday afternoon, just my husband and I. We choose to sit outside at the patio and we loved the set up, we appreciated the decor, interior design and the fine touches with the lit candles on the vanities in their restrooms. Very cozy and very artistic. Now for the food- the chips and salsa were a great entry point for he and I, we immediately ordered 2 appetizers since we stopped in for a drink and small bites. I ordered the house margarita, on the rocks and he ordered a modelo beer. We ordered the ceviche too, although I didn't get a picture of that plate. It was a generous portion of fresh citrus, tossed with chopped tender shrimp and octopus, onion, and cilantro. The pork chichurones appetizer was also good, but I would have preferred some more pieces of meat. The meat was cooked perfectly, soft, cut like butter! Overall, this was a great experience and I would recommend.

Incredible! Located right in downtown Dallas, this place has amazing food and great customer service. I was here from out of town so, I was trying to pick spots with good ratings and within walking distance from the hotel. This place did not disappoint! There is even an area for outdoor dining. Try this place out. You'll thank me later!

Just say Yes to this restaurant. Miriam was lovely as both our bartender and waitress. She made great drinks, was efficient, super friendly and provided overall great service. I loved very item we ordered. The chips and salsa were good and the salsa had lots of good flavor. The guac was yummy. We were a larger group of 7. My strawberry Serrano margarita was excellent, it was a recommendation and I am glad I went with it. It wasn't super spicy but was a great balance with the strawberries. My shrimp diabla was so yummy, it was spicy for me just right but others that ordered it, it was too much. The black beans was good and mixing up the rice, the diablo sauce and black beans was the way to go. The corn tortillas are made in house. This restaurant was busy, with 2 big events going on but if you hadn't seen all the people walking in you couldn't tell with the service we received and our food came out quickly. We will definitely come back.