El Maya Mexican Restaurant

Authentic Mexican food in Iowa! Highly recommended

Service was spotty. Waiter was immediately there when we sat down to take drink and food order but then was never around. Cleared plates when done but never brought the check. We just went to the front counter after waiting about 10 minutes. Definitely need to do server training.

The food quality was mixed.

Carnitas sala Verde. Pork was nicely trimmed and cook tender. Just right with nice flavor. Sala Verde had a nice flavor but was spicy hot. Rice was good. Beans were kind of watery. There was a good amount of sala Verde (good) but it mixed with the beans creating a soupy mixture on the plate when delivered. Need to work in the plating of the food. Everything was dumped on the plate. No presentation. Probably the worst I have seen. The food should look appetizing on the plate.

The steak enchiladas were a failure. Sauce tasted like it was straight out of a can. The small pieces of steak were over cooked and dry. Presentation of the food was poor.

So there are a few positives but more negatives.

The food was outstanding in preparation and taste. The service was impeccable. If they had different hot sauces at the table, so I could've kick it a bit to my desired level, it would have been perfect.

Best Mexican food!!! Love this place. Have taken several friends n family here. They all love it!! Excellent service! Miami vice is super delicious!!!

First time to visit! I live in Texas where Mexican food is a staple and on every corner! Food was authentic and delicious! Price very reasonable! Service was good w/5 in our party and Server was very attentive! Couldn’t have been more pleased!