What should I order at Maria’s?
Maria’s
Octopus
Mentioned multiple times as very tender and delicious, featured in a brandy sauce and also as part of a four cheese seafood dish with rich flavors.
Steak
Frequently praised for being cooked perfectly, tender, and well marinated, making it a standout meat option.
Ceviche
Highly recommended as fresh and flavorful, with the mango ceviche and tropical ceviche (tuna, pineapple, chili) noted specifically for their great taste and portion size.
Guacamole
Mentioned several times as delicious and a great starter, appreciated for its freshness and accompanying many meals.
Shrimp Tacos
Described as incredible with a hint of spice and flavor, frequently recommended alongside other taco options.
Fish Zarandeado
Recommended for being buttery, fresh, and topped with flavorful but not overpowering ingredients.
Banana Omelette
Unique dish made from banana with amazing sauce and guacamole, called an absolute must-try by reviewers.
Toquidos
Praised as one of the best starters, similar to tacos but better, featuring unique flavors with queso and jalapeño stuffed with shrimp.
Location details
Avenida Tercer Mundo, C. Mexico 14, San Pancho, Nayarit, 63729, MX
Open in Google MapsHours
| Monday | 4 to 11 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 4 to 11 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 4 to 11 PM |
| Friday | 4 to 11 PM |
| Saturday | 4 to 11 PM |
| Sunday | 4 to 11 PM |
About Maria’s
Maria’s is a restaurant in San Pancho, Nayarit serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner with Mexican and seafood-focused dishes. Reviewers consistently praise the fresh food, attentive service, and main-road location, with frequent mentions of chilaquiles, waffles, margaritas, ceviche, and live music. The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, and trendy, with outdoor seating and a bar onsite. Prices are listed at MX$100–300, and reviewers say the quality feels very reasonable for the cost.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Live music
- Sports
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Happy hour drinks
- Hard liquor
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually difficult to find a space
Pets
- Dogs allowed
Frequently asked questions
What is Maria’s known for?
Maria’s is best known for chilaquiles, which are the most frequently mentioned dish in reviews, along with fresh seafood plates like ceviche, fish zarandeado, and raw tuna tostada. Reviewers also call out the banana omelette and say the food is elevated, fresh, and flavorful without being overpriced.
What dishes are most recommended at Maria’s?
Reviewers most often recommend the chilaquiles, banana omelette, mango ceviche, and fish zarandeado. Other repeatedly praised dishes include arrachera tacos, raw tuna tostada, chile relleno, octopus dishes, and the four-cheese seafood plate with octopus, shrimp, clams, and Dorado.
What is the atmosphere like at Maria’s?
The vibe is casual, cozy, and trendy, with outdoor seating on the main road in San Pancho and plenty of street watching. It suits groups and tourists well, and reviewers also mention live music that makes the place feel lively without losing its relaxed feel.
Is Maria’s good value, and what is the price range?
Maria’s is in the MX$100–300 price range, and reviewers repeatedly say the prices are very reasonable for the quality. People describe the food as fresh and elevated, with comments that the meals felt like great value for seafood, Mexican dishes, and cocktails such as margaritas and mojitos.
Does Maria’s have live music and drinks worth ordering?
Yes, live music is a regular part of the experience, and reviewers mention it alongside a fun main-road setting. For drinks, the margaritas, especially the maracuya margarita, get strong praise, and the bar also offers beer, cocktails, coffee, wine, and happy hour drinks.
Is parking available at Maria’s?
Yes. Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Usually difficult to find a space is available.
Does Maria’s have vegetarian options?
Yes, Maria’s offers vegan options.
Is Maria’s kid-friendly?
Yes, Maria’s is good for kids.
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