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Mayas, New Orleans, LA

Mayas

4.8
4.8
534 Reviews
$30 and under
Latin American
Mayas Restaurant is a captivating Latin dining experience with exciting social rhythms. We feature the cuisines of multiple countries of Latin American, but rather than simply transferring dishes we pay compliment to the ingredients that are natural to Latin America. Our food is prepared from scratch using classic and modern techniques but always remembering the aromas and flavors of our mother's and grandmother's kitchen. We invite you to choose your own escapade by selecting from our Plantains, Ceviches, Empanadas, Curries, Steaks, and Small Plates for a multi-course dining experience.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Latin American, Latin / Spanish, Caribbean

  • Hours of Operation

    Brunch Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (504) 309-3401

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Owned/operated by

    Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ, Veteran, Women

  • Executive Chef

    Edgar Irias

  • Catering

    Mayas is most delighted to introduce you to its banquet room, an elegant boutique-style room with amiable charm for any special event. Mayas is known for providing delectable cuisine and impeccable service with elegance and charm.

  • Neighbourhood

    Garden District

  • Cross Street

    St. Andrew Street and Josephine St

  • Parking Details

    Parking is available on Magazine Street (free after 7:00 p.m. and on Sundays).Park for free on Josephine, St. Andrew, or Camp Streets.

  • Public Transit

    New Orleans RTA - www.norta.com<br />Bus Stop @ Magazine &amp; Jackson<br />St. Charles Streetcar Stop @ St. Andrew &amp; St. Charles

  • Additional

    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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What 534 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

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  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Best Food

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Best Value

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Healthy

  • New Orleans

    Best Food

  • New Orleans

    Best Value

  • New Orleans

    Healthy

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was the best we’ve had since dining in New Orleans for 3 days. The service was amazing and I will be going back before my trip is over. The waitresses were very lovely and kind.

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  2. Elton

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food, good service, good atmosphere. Looking forward to visiting again.

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  3. Mike

    New Orleans

    126 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    126 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is one of favorite places. Some customers get inpatient because the place is small and everything is cooked to order. It’s always worth the wait and Chef Edgar only uses fresh ingredients.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Really amazing food our entire table was blown away by the quality and flavors. We had the crevices and the curry. Our waitress was very sweet. Large portions, plan to bring some left overs home.

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  5. TraciM

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Great service. Lots of good options. I had the yellow Thai curry and it was delicious. We had the seafood tostones, sweet plantains, and the seafood guacamole for appetizers. Very fresh and everything came out hot. Will definitely be back!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a very enjoyable Mother’s Day lunch. Loved the atmosphere, service, and food was outstanding along with the sangria. Enchiladas Verdis was so good as well as the egg brunch dishes too. Made for a truly lovely day. Looking forward to visiting again soon.

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  7. HolleyJ

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious! Service was exceptional and allowed for a leisurely dining experience. The portions were much more than expected. I cannot wait to go back!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious ceviche with unique combinations. Nice ambiance and family friendly. Staff was very accommodating. Definitely would recommend and will be returning as well.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best meals we have had in NOLA in a while. Blew us away!!! The passion for good food is evident.

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  10. Rico

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Best dollar for dollar restaurant in existence - apps and desserts alone, go toe to toe with any other restaurants' best dishes

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  11. Mike

    New Orleans

    126 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    126 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brunch at Mayas is great. The options are all delicious!

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  12. Mike

    New Orleans

    126 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    126 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is small and very good spot. The food is always great.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    The blinking lights are a real negative impact on ambiance. I recommend they remove them. Food was good. Service a little spotty. Enchiladas verde was very good. Dorado was nice too.

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  14. Hicks

    New Orleans

    68 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service will return again. Great atmosphere

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Very cool atmosphere. Service could have been better. Seemed to be only 2 people working. The bartender waited on us. Salsa was sweet and tangy like a pepper jelly. It was good, and unusual. Chicken enchiladas were very good. Ceviche was okay/ presentation quite impressive. Husbands fish dish bland/no flavor, over cooked. He ate one bite of it, didn’t even want it to go. I’d say food hit or miss.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Love the ceiling lights, but the flickering was slightly annoying. Other than that, this was an unexpected delight! Made this reservation on a whim to try something new with my parents. If Latin food is your jam, this spot will not disappoint!

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Seriously amazing. Food portions are big and incredibly tasty. The Ceviche Dorado was the best I’ve ever had! Lovely ambience and great service too.

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  18. Mike

    New Orleans

    126 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    126 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mayas is a neighborhood gem. It's a small place with a small staff; so, it operates more like a family place. This is one of the charming things about the place. The food is always great!

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  19. DallasFoodie

    Dallas

    174 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    174 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    FOOD IS AMAZING. SERVICE NEEDS HELP. HAD TO ASK SEVERAL TIMES FOR THINGS WE HAD ASKED FOR. WASN't BUSY AND YOU COULD HEAR THE SERVERS LAUGHING IN THE BACK AND SEE THEM ON THEIR CELLPHONES. THE PICTURES ARE OF THE SEAFOOD SOUP

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  20. DebbieZ

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is the second time I’ve even there. Absolutely love it. Food was great as was the service Debbie. Zeringue

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  21. MarthaA

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfecto lugar , deliciosa comida . Atención al máximo .

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  22. Toddpod

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    We've walked by Mayas several times and have dropped in for drinks (they are terrific). We finally made time for dinner. The food and service were top notch though there was a significant delay between are appetizers and our main course (30 to 45 mins plus). The hand made Margaritas and Mojitos were excellent. Finally, the hanging lights would be great if they didn't blink the way they did...Overall a great experience and we will be back.

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  23. AlexaS

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    The food is always great! Service is sometimes a little slow, the cocktails take a bit long, but they all taste amazing.

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  24. KenH

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mayas is an outstanding place to eat it reminds me of my many trips to Columbia! Food is always delicious!

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    Food was spectacular. Highly recommend getting every appetizer. Every. Single. One.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food exceeded my expectations. I truly enjoyed everything we ate. The calamari was my favorite though. For drinks, I suggest the mango peach cilantro margarita and trust me when I say one is enough

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  27. Mike

    New Orleans

    126 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    126 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a small and excellent place. Because it is small, the servers get to know their customers. The ingredients for the food are always fresh.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    The food and service was great! Only issue with the place was the lights! Overall a great dinner spot though!

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  29. Foodie

    New Orleans

    138 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    138 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Overall a wonderful meal. The new blinking lights are pretty but very distracting when they are blinking. Perhaps

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  30. MichaelC

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome experience ! Everything my wife and I ordered was great! The waiting staff was amazing and welcoming! Definitely will recommend to all my friends and family.

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  31. JohnW

    New Orleans

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This place is amazing! Chef and staff are outstanding! Best kept secret in NOLA!

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  32. NolanF

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    If in Nola and looking for that special South American / Caribbean / Latin American experience, look no further than Mayas's!

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great Food, Great Ambiance, and everybody is so friendly.

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  34. JenniferM

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Food great! Had a reservation for Christmas Day. Seated on time. Limited and more expensive menu on Christmas which we did not know when we made the reservation. Service was okay. They forgot to put in the appetizer order and a bar drink took over 30 minutes.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    We had the best server. She was so helpful and had great suggestions. I did have an issue with the Christmas lights they had blinking on and off. They really bothered me.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Randomly chose Maya and could not have been happier about our experience. I had the Arepa with chorizo and it was delicious. My husband had the Cuban sandwich and enjoyed it thoroughly. The flavors on both our dishes were very complex and bright. Server was very efficient and friendly. Decor was very kitschy-cute! It’s the not the kind of place I’d go for a special dinner but for casual meals any time, it’s a winner!

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  37. wineandfoodguy

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pan-Hispanic, from guacamole to empanada to paella with stops in the Caribbean for Cuban egg rolls and ceviche. A real winner. Also - great Margaritas.

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  38. HeatherT

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The salsa is so amazing!!! As was every thing we ordered. Love this place so much!

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Made a reservation and arrived to closed restaurant.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

FAQs

Mayas offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (504) 309-3401.

Mayas is rated 4.8 stars by 534 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Google Map for Mayas

2027 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    St. Andrew Street and Josephine St

  • Neighbourhood

    Garden District

  • Hours of Operation

    Brunch Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Latin American, Latin / Spanish, Caribbean

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Parking Details

    Parking is available on Magazine Street (free after 7:00 p.m. and on Sundays).Park for free on Josephine, St. Andrew, or Camp Streets.

  • Public Transit

    New Orleans RTA - www.norta.comBus Stop @ Magazine & JacksonSt. Charles Streetcar Stop @ St. Andrew & St. Charles

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Owned/operated by

    Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ, Veteran, Women

  • Executive Chef

    Edgar Irias

  • Additional

    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

  • Phone number

    (504) 309-3401

  • Catering

    Mayas is most delighted to introduce you to its banquet room, an elegant boutique-style room with amiable charm for any special event. Mayas is known for providing delectable cuisine and impeccable service with elegance and charm.

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