Maya

Pricey Modern Mexican at Dubai Marina 4 Reviews

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Maya is a standout in Dubai’s dining scene, if for no other reason than it serves Mexican food with flair. Consultant chef Richard Sandoval fuses traditional Mexican ingredients with Europe and Asia influences, just as he has done with Maya restaurants in New York and San Francisco. Staff are numerous and enthusiastic upon your arrival, but you may have to keep tabs on them during your meal – and make sure there’s one about to make fresh guacamole at your table. It’s always a lively talking point throughout the evening. The enrijolas starter is subtle and different: soft corn tortilla containing Oaxaca cheese and black bean puree that resembles a Chinese duck pancake. The lamb chipotle is tender and juicy, and joins a large slab of marinated halibut as part of the pescado talla. With such a diverse menu, there tends to be something for everyone.

By Daisy Carrington
Time Out Dubai, 22 December 2008

• Previous reviews
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  • 26 March,2008- reviewed by Jeremy Lawrence
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Posted by: Kilani on 14 Feb ' 10 at 19:49

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? No

This turned out to be a contemporary mexican fusion restaurant, the starters set the bar but the remaining courses failed to impress. The setting was very relaxing with periods of live music to enhance the mood. The food was a big let down and ultimately overpriced. I do not recommend for food, only for drinks.

Posted by: RJ on 24 Jul ' 09 at 06:20

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? No

Posted by: Faisal Lutfi on 09 Jan ' 09 at 10:18

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Not that I have been to many Mexican restaurants ever, this is clearly one of the best mexican restaurants i've ever been to. I mean the guacamole they serve, i could live of that!!! Really remarkable...

Posted by: Mariano on 03 Jan ' 09 at 23:20

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Being a mexican it was a real surprise to find this restaurant. This is the closest to mexican food that we have in dubai, not that tex-mex things.
Keep it up!

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