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“Tortillas from hell”
Review of Maya Bar & Grill

Maya Bar & Grill
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Ranked #62 of 2,085 Restaurants in Helsinki
Price range: €0 - €40
Cuisines: Mexican, South American
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Good for: Romantic
Dining options: After-hours, Reservations
Neighbourhood: Vironniemi
Description: Maya Bar & Grill is located in the heart of Helsinki – near the railway station, next to the National Theatre. We serve authentic flavors of Latin-American style. You can feel the atmosphere by hearing Latin music and tasting drinks like Strawberry Margarita or Caipirinha. You are always welcome!
Reviewed 9 May 2021

Have to say this was one of the biggest disappointments that I've had in recent history with restaurants. It was the "Eat with 10 euros" discount campaign that Helsinki has few times a year, so not the most premium of dishes, but the tortillas were super hard, they just cracked like tacos when you tried to eat them, full of cheese, barely any chicken and the taste was just cheese and more cheese and then some cheese.

They had some local craft beer, but sadly it was so old that I could not drink it and they did not have a replacement for it so I just left it there.

Other ate dessert too, which seemed to be the best part of their menu.

Service was ok.

(Seems that they have changed the menu since this visit, maybe it is better now, who knows)

Date of visit: November 2020
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2  Thank 200jussip
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Reviewed 15 November 2020 via mobile

Unlike in many comments here, we were served well! The food tasted absolutely great, too. Maybe somewhat small main dishes so I'd recommend appetizers.

Fabulous location for those coming or going to the railwaystation, or National theatre.

Date of visit: November 2020
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Traveler02226813948, Jokin muu at Maya Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 17 November 2020

Thank you very much for your review.

Welcome back any time!

Y. T. David

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Reviewed 10 November 2020 via mobile

Really good and genuine food and dessert . Also really nice atmosphere 😊
Just a short walk from the central parts of Helsinki.
Will definitely return

Date of visit: November 2020
2  Thank Traveller-Maimou
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Traveler02226813948, Jokin muu at Maya Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 17 November 2020

Thank you!

Welcome back to Maya.

Yours truly, David

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Reviewed 20 July 2020 via mobile

Food and service was very good! Absolutely nothing to complain about.
Strongly recommend this one.
Location is near the railway station.

Date of visit: July 2020
3  Thank Lurulaa
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Reviewed 5 July 2020

This place has slipped our list for a long time. Mostly due to the fact that normally you are unable to make table reservations at week ends. This time we took a chance and were very impressed. We were met by very friendly staff although the restaurant was almost full. Drinks were ordered and also the food after a while. Latin American food at it's very best. We had Paella Cubana to share. Excellently spiced and well prepaired, consisting of rice, mussels, shrimps , giant shrimps and corizon sausages. The portion was well enough for the two of us. As a dessert we had Tarta Maya, which was an excellent chose. Never had curry in my dessert before.
During the whole dinner the service was excellent and the staff was very helpful.
This visit was a visit of joy. We'll certainly be back.
During "normal" times you should always make a booking.

Date of visit: July 2020
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1  Thank sedelma
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