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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am impressed. I lived in Lincoln Park, Gold Coast and Streeterville for 20 years before moving to Oak Park about 3 years ago. This latin fusion restaurant rivals many of the best quality fusion...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great selection of latin foods. Really good specialty drinks. They have a band and dancers on certain nights that's really fun cuz you can join them on the floor! Fantastic food! Yummy drinks!...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Eat your heart out, Adobo Grill! You wish your food and drinks were this good. Well, I won't miss Adobo any more. Maya del Sol has great cocktails, a varied and interesting menu and the food has just...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
More like 3.5, but because I left wanting more, I'll have to go back and see if they can wow me another time.The drinks we had were good, the Margarina and the Pisco Sour. The chips they provided...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome! For our anniversay weekend my honey made reservations and had arranged for flowers to be delivered to our table. This was all a surprise! First impression driving up was great....
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for brunch with a friend on a Sunday around noon. We sat in the back patio which has a nice bar and a fire pit, they also offer blankets for anyone who gets chilly. We had a wonderful...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The backyard seating area is fantastic in the summer. Even when it's starting to get a little chilly, there's a big fire going and they even provide blankets. I've had great luck with the food/drink...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for an early dinner with a large group, (aka my family), to celebrate all the September birthdays. One sister has raved on and on about how she loves this place and so I was looking...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The waitstaff was pleasant and the food was good.
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I had the pollo de la mancha. It was chicken with potatoes in mole sauce. The potatoes were raw and the mole sauce was a little watery. My wife had a skirt steak that was rubbery. I had high hopes for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When it comes to "south of the border" cuisine in Oak Park, I've been going to the same place since I was an embryo. No joke. So when my mom suggested Maya del Sol for her 65th birthday I did a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food!!! Went there for my sister's birthday. The wait staff was friendly and curtious. The food was delicious; best nachos I've had in a long time. I will eat here again next time I'm in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going here for about two years now. Every time the service is great and the food is delicious. Love the chicken empanadas and the desserts. I can always count on those to start and end...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had a great evening at Maya del Sol. Liz was our server, and she was friendly and helpful.Nachos are great! The braised beef on them is very tasty. The crepes and the chocolate mousse cake are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't think I can add to anything to what has already been written here about the food which is very good. I particularly enjoyed the nachos and the dessert with corn ice cream. I am not a fan of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All I need to say is Claudio's Margaritas. Claudio is the bar tender in the beautiful back yard area. I went here with friends for dinner, We sat at the bar and I told him I wanted a margarita. He...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for my birthday it was awesome, the food and service were excellent! The portions could stand to be bigger but the atmosphere gave me a downtown feeling in the middle of Oak Park. Very...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We checked this place out when they first opened and had a great experience. We've been back several times since. My favorites are the fish tacos and the vegetarian enchiladas. Just checked out the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would highly recommend trying out the back patio. This little oasis has a lot of ambiance and a gas fire pit. My wife ordered the carne asada and it was very tasty! My favorite is the Nacho...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is not your typical mexican place. I would call them a fusion. I had the Ceviches PiA�a Colada which is a sushi grade Ahi Tuna and calamari cured in pineapple juice and tossed with grilled...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've probably been here 4 or 5 times now. The food is wonderful and the service has been very good too. The Arepa de Ropa Vieja is a must try followed by the Chocolate Mousse Cake. And if you're...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Never ordered a dish I did not like, they are all fabulous. The service is excellent too. Be sure to enjoy the patio, especially for brunch. Tasty cocktails. Very kid friendly, early dinner is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Maya de Sol is not your average Mexican spot. So close to the El, city dwellers need to come on in to Oak Park and try it...you'll probably enjoy the flavors more than de cero on Randolph.This is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had a wonderful evening at Maya del Sol. The atmosphere was great. The food was great. The staff was great. The outdoor patio was very relaxing and if your someone who is always cold like I am, they...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love going to Maya. I have been there at least a dozen times. They always have something new they try on the menu and great deals. This restaurant is a great addition to Oak Park!
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Maya del Sol has the best outdoor patio in Oak Park. Every time I sit back there, I feel like I'm on vacation. Their fun, unique drinks, the bright colors, the fire pit, and the community blankets...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The place lacks a culinary identity. While creative with its limited menu, the dishes turn out either bland and watery or extremely flavored. Take the pulled pork (Cochinita Pibil), for example....
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I simply cannot get tired of this place. Looking for an upscale yet laid back enough place for a relaxing evening. This is it. The food is upscale latin. The menu is rather simple and limited in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cinco de WA HOOOOO!!!We arrived at 5:30PM on a gorgeous Cinco de Mayo evening and were told it would be a 30 minute wait for the patio. I inquired about the bar at the patio, and we were seated 2...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went back for breakfast and were truly impressed; much better than dinner! The mango-blueberry french toast was so perfect and sweet from the fruit and its juicees that I didnt even need syrup. It...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I continually am very, very impressed with some of the great restaurants in the Oak Park area and Maya del Sol is no exception. First, the food was delicious! Second, the staff was friendly. Third...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not only does this place have great food, but awesome drinks. I am a huge, huge fan of their white sangria, and often have cravings for it. The food is a little bit more on the expensive side, but...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastico!! What can I say, I was impressed. The seafood dishes at Maya del Sol are amazing!! I've had both the salmon and halibut (was the seafood special of the day), and amazing they were! A...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Meh, I want to go back for dinner. We went here for Easter brunch after mass at St. Edmunds. It was OK. About what you would expect from a Mexican buffet. But what I could not get over was the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Easter Brunch was our first experience with Maya del Sol. We had reservations for 5 people, and still had to stand awkwardly at the front of the bar for nearly 10 minutes. Many tables were wide...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have walked past this place a number of times on my way to and from church. We decided to eat here for Easter brunch and it was a good choice. We were greeted and seated without reservations. I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went here for NYE and thought that even with a limited menu, the service was good, the mojitos were flavorful and we loved the menu. it was hard to decide on what to get but we loved our food. I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Maya del Sol! We had my sister's baby shower here and the food and service was exceptional! The carne asada was extremely tasty and the chicken mole couldn't have been better! The nachos and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
so so soooo close to 5 stars.pre-pre-dinner: sampled the pomegranate mojitos and the margaritas. both were fab.pre-dinner: ordered 3 apps to share with the table, the ceviche tradicional, the chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here twice, once for dinner and then another time for brunch. The service here is friendly and the host is incredibly welcoming. The back patio is really nice, and they have a fire going...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent! Food is great. Fat tire on tap. Live Music.
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to disagree with the reviews I'm seeing. Been here two times for dinner and had really fabulous experiences. It's a airy, cheerful, beautifully decorated space, and even though the waitstaff...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I too believe that it is expensive however on Wednesdays the margaritas are $5. This is truly worth it. They have really good margaritas. They are real. They use real lime juice and they don't put...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really wanted to like this place - like it a lot. But the experience was underwhelming. Overall, I would have to say it was OK, but way over priced. First the positive - the drinks were good and the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I still love the waiter, we had the same one. He's good. Low key personality and it seems like he really wants you to enjoy yourself. But after another trip I could not help but feel I pay a little...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The only thing authentic about this place was the busboys.
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
There is absolutely no reason to venture into the suburbs, and this is one of them. Yes, I know that's a non-sequitor, but I mean what I said. Utterly unfabulous food.
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I had high hopes for this new "it" place but left completely disappointed!!! it's always packed and usually has a wait so I went on Sunday at 4pm when nobody was there. the decor is nice and the place...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After a long, frustrating, moving-at-a-snails-pace drive in rush hour traffic to get to this restaurant, I was sure I had made a mistake leaving the city. But once I settled in with my class of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a cute place for brunch in the summer, when you sit on the patio in the sun. Other than that, I'd go back for cocktails and appetizers. The food isn't anything special.If I want great latin...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really love Maya del Sol-- it is my favorite restaurant in Oak Park so far (I've lived here for 5 months). Some people complain about it being expensive, but after many many dinners downtown, Maya...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had family visiting from out of town and since I've been wanting to try this place I suggested we go there. It was a GREAT choice. Fabulous food, wonderful service, great atmosphere. Kinda pricey...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for brunch last week for a friend's birthday. The service and food was great! Everyone (8 total) loved their food and for dessert we practially ordered one of every kind from the menu and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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I have been to Maya a few times, and they have definitely worked out the kinks, The Food is so good and flavorful. The Sangria is some of the best Sangria I have ever tasted and the Patio is just beautiful....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food at Maya del Sol was pretty good, but for the high price, my husband and I probably won't go again. I had a Mojito and it was excellent. The chips were delicious and fresh and came with two...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A bit of style over substance...The place looks and feels like it's trying to be an upscale Mexican place, but if you really want that, go downtown and visit one of Rick Bayless's joints. He knows how...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The outdoor patio is just perfect! If you're looking for a date night, go here during the warmer days and just enjoy away!Our waitress was amazing, totally let us take our sweet time and asked just...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Four of us went for dinner a week ago. The nachos, which I'd read so much about, were good, but not as good as I'd read. The chicken empanadas, however, were fantastic. That avocado mousse is just so...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tried this place yesterday. The calabaza relleno was an excellent vegetarian choice. The outside dining area was beautiful, but unfortunately we couldn't get a table. I had a great margarita. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really good food. A bit pricey, but it's not a taco stand. The drinks were a bit small. The Oaxaca chicken was FANTASTIC. I am usually not one to clean my plate, but DAMN! That was good. Skip...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Like others have said, the sangria is very good.
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
OK, I have to agree with many of the people who've yelped so far. The first time we went there, we thought the food was mediocre for the price, so we decided to go back for some appetizers and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I would get drinks and appetizers. The entrees are OK but tend to be not much more filling than the appetizers. The margaritas are premium price but also darn good. Staff attentive and friendly the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sangria. The only reason I've been there twice.The restaurant is nice and the service is great; the food is... good. My problem with Maya is that for the price the food should be great. I have no...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place had great atmosphere, but the food wasn't too hot. The taco's had WAY too much filling in them and had to eat it like a salad so it wouldn't explode. I would reccomend it. But don't get...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The only things that kept Maya del Sol from getting 2 stars is the atomosphere and the good drinks and live music in the bar on the weekends. The food, although diverse and inventive, lacks flavor and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lisa B.: You may brag about your First to Review, but I'm the one to give Maya its first five star. Double-sue me!There's something about this place that's just...right. The sight, sound and smell -...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Unique mexican/latin american food with a hip atmosphere, I'm a huge fan. Good selection of margaritas and interesting dishes. Our favorite is the pork with habanero sauce.
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Overall: good stuff. Pros: The drinks were really good. I had the prickly pear margarita, which was absolutely fantastic (even though the color of the drink challenged my masculinity). I followed...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a pretty solid 4 star place. Went last night. I had the halibut special with Mayan mashed. Both were awesome. My wife had the veggie enchiladas -- excellent.
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A group of us had a very good experience the last time we were here. The drinks were good, the food was good, the music was good, the atmosphere was good. No complaints. I've heard the music can...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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First and foremost the food was so blend. Then manger tried to bribe us with liquor on the house if we where to return!! Mind you after this incident my friend started nausea that I had to pull over to the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Here's the skinny on this place:The decor is well thought out and modern. Makes for a nice ambiance.Sunday night was quiet and seems a good time to go. No wait around 7 for a booth.Service despite...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I decided to try this place for an early Sunday dinner. I had read that the food was mediocre but I was willing to give it a try anyway: what I read was correct. I ordered the fish...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Trendy but overpriced. Come on $11 for two tacos? WTF - this isn't downtown Chicago! Plus the tacos weren't even that good. I've had tacos for less than $2/ea. that had more flavor than the mess I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We arrived early so we could have drinks before dinner and to people watch. The bar was crowded. First, I had Cakulha margarita drink. It was all right. I also tried the Maya-politan. It was all...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We'll it's about time that a fun spot opened in Oak Park. This place has been hoping since it opened about two months ago. We loved the fish tacos and pork dish. Watch out for the hot sauce that's...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't like this place at all. The owners come to your table to talk to you about what you are eating, and can't take a joke. They have no sense of humor. My friend applied for a job there as a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has a lot of things going for it, not least of which is a very friendly staff. The margaritas are really good - very tangy, not super sugary, not made with a mix. The food was very good...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hip, eclectic, and friendly - these words sum up Maya del Sol, which has recently opened up in the Oak Park area. It's a fairly large establishment, with two large rooms of dining and one huge bar...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We are thrilled to have Maya in Oak Park. We've been a few times already and although the menu isn't completely consistent, we loved the halibut and several other meat dishes. The ambience is kind of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmmm, Maya! I seriously made those Rachael-Ray type noises while eating my carne asada, a most tender and deliciously seasoned cut of cow flesh. This isn't the kind of place where it comes with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really good for a new biz. I ordered shredded pork which came with habenero salsa and black beans. It was pretty good, but if you didn't mix the pork with the beans or with a SMALL PORTION (learned...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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Should you encounter problems trying to make a reservation, please contact us directly at 708-358-9800 as our we normally allow reservation space for only 50% of the dining room to accommodate walk-ins. Come...
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