Located on South Westwood Boulevard in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Maya’s Mexican Restaurant has established itself as a vibrant cornerstone for those seeking traditional flavors in a lively, artistic setting. The restaurant is widely recognized for its stunning hand-painted murals, cheerful decor, and a welcoming environment that captures the essence of a traditional Mexican villa. Whether you are stopping in for a quick lunch or hosting a large celebratory dinner, Maya’s offers a comprehensive menu of classic staples and innovative house specials, all delivered with local hospitality and a focus on fresh ingredients.
Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking, seating, and restrooms
Atmosphere
Casual, cozy, trendy, and family-friendly
Dining Options
Lunch, Dinner, Catering, and Dessert
Amenities
Full bar onsite, private dining room, and high chairs for children
Payment Methods
Credit cards, Debit cards, and NFC mobile payments
Parking
Free parking lot and free street parking
Why Visit? Key Highlights
Exceptional Dining Environment: Guests frequently praise the beautiful building, colorful hand-painted art in every room, and the festive decorations that create a cheerful, upbeat atmosphere.
Generous Portions: The restaurant is well-known for its large, satisfying servings that ensure every guest leaves full, often with enough for another meal.
Signature House Specialties: Customer favorites include the Arroz Margaritas, the Franzia Special, and the uniquely loaded Trash Can Nachos.
Great Refreshments: A standout feature for many visitors is the extensive drink menu, featuring highly-rated margaritas, local specialties, and a great beer selection.
Freshness and Quality: Frequent diners highlight the consistently fresh salsa, house-made chips, and perfectly seasoned grilled items like the tacos al pastor and chicken fajita taco salads.
Professional Catering: Maya’s is a top choice for local events, with staff noted for providing exceptional, organized service for weddings and large group receptions.
Maya’s Mexican Restaurant Menu
Especialidades (Chef’s Specials)
Item Name
Description
Oriental Shrimp
Large shrimp cooked with garden vegetables and a homemade soy sauce glaze, served with rice.
Trios Special
Grilled chicken breast topped with queso dip and chorizo, served with shrimp, rice, and beans.
Yoli’s Special
Fresh tilapia fillet breaded with secret spices and lightly fried, served with Mexican rice and salad.
Catfish Plate
Catfish fillet strips served with Spanish rice, avocado, lime, tartar sauce, and French fries.
Enchiladas Suizas
Four corn tortillas with chicken or steak, topped with salsa tomatillo, queso dip, and avocado.
Enchiladas Rancheras
Three cheese enchiladas topped with tender beef, peppers, and onions in a savory red sauce.
Camarones A La Diabla
Tiger shrimp sautéed in a spicy ranchero sauce, served with rice and avocado salad.
Milanesa Tradicional
Thin sliced steak or chicken breaded and fried, served with rice, corn, and a baked potato.
Arroz Con Pollo
Tender chopped chicken breast with sautéed vegetables and melted cheese over a bed of rice.
Arroz Margaritas
A combination of fajita-style chicken, steak, and shrimp with vegetables over rice and queso dip.
Grilled Chicken Breast
Marinated chicken topped with sautéed onions, peppers, and tomatoes with queso dip.
Quesadillas & Chimichangas
Item Name
Description
Shrimp Quesadilla
Filled with marinated shrimp, cheese, grilled onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes.
Quesadilla Rellena
Stuffed with cheese, chopped beef or shredded chicken, and refried beans.
Fajita Quesadilla
A large tortilla filled with marinated steak or chicken and sautéed fajita vegetables.
Chimichanga Fajita
Deep-fried flour tortilla with steak or chicken and vegetables, topped with queso and guacamole.
Traditional Chimichanga
Flour tortilla stuffed with spicy chicken or marinated beef, deep-fried and topped with queso.
Shrimp Chimichanga
Filled with shrimp and sautéed vegetables, topped with queso dip and pico de gallo.
Vegetarian Selections
Item Name
Description
Veggie Combo 1
One bean burrito, one cheese quesadilla, and one chalupa.
Veggie Combo 2
One chalupa, one cheese enchilada, and a side of beans.
Vegetarian Fajitas
Sautéed fajita vegetables served with rice, beans, and traditional fixings.
Garden Taco Salad
Sautéed vegetables in a crispy shell with queso, lettuce, and guacamole.
Bean Burrito Duo
Two bean burritos topped with red sauce and queso dip.
Garden Quesadilla
Large grilled tortilla filled with garden vegetables and melted cheese.
Fresh Salads
Item Name
Description
Mexican Cobb Salad
Fajita chicken, tortilla strips, eggs, black beans, bacon, and avocado over fresh greens.
Fajita Taco Salad
Crispy flour tortilla filled with grilled steak or chicken and sautéed fajita vegetables.
Southwest Salad
Steak strips, grape tomatoes, red onions, and cheese served with guacamole and chips.
Taco Salad
Crispy bowl filled with ground beef or chicken, queso, lettuce, and sour cream.
Maya’s Chicken Salad
Fresh garden salad topped with grilled chicken, tomatoes, and cheese.
New Favorites
Item Name
Description
Fajita Baked Potato
Oven-baked potato loaded with steak or chicken, peppers, onions, and queso dip.
Trash Can Nachos
Corn chips topped with chicken, steak, chorizo, beans, fajita veggies, and guacamole.
Franzia Fries
Golden French fries topped with grilled steak or chicken and smothered in queso dip.
Franzia Special
Fresh chicken or steak served over a bed of rice and covered in queso dip.
Taquitos Mexicanos
Four rolled corn tortillas stuffed with beef or chicken, served with guacamole and cream.
Molcajete Ranchero
Marinated steak and chicken with pasilla peppers, cactus, and queso fresco in a stone bowl.
Authentic Tacos
Item Name
Description
Tacos Al Pastor
Four corn tortillas with slow-roasted marinated pork and grilled pineapple.
Tacos Shrimp Especiales
Seasoned grilled shrimp with onions, cilantro, avocado, and queso fresco.
Cochinita Pibil
Roasted pork with achiote, served with beans, rice, and fresh corn.
Tacos De Pescado
Four tortillas filled with fried tilapia, pico de gallo, and light chipotle sauce.
Tacos Carne Asada
Four flour tortillas stuffed with sliced steak and served with a special dipping sauce.
Cheese Steak Tacos
Three steak tacos with queso sauce and grilled onions, served with rice.
Tacos Locos
Four spicy chicken tacos with avocado and queso fresco, served with black beans.
Burritos & Combinations
Item Name
Description
Burrito Carne Asada
Sirloin steak, onions, and beans smothered in salsa verde and cheese.
Barbacoa Beef Burrito
Flour tortilla filled with Mexican-style braised beef and refried beans.
Burrito Gonzalez
The largest burrito offering, filled with steak or chicken and fajita vegetables.
Burrito Mexicano
Stuffed with beef, sautéed vegetables, and topped with red salsa and guacamole.
Fiesta Dinner
A massive five-way combo: chalupa, taco, chile relleno, tamale, and enchilada.
Enchiladas Supremas
A variety of four enchiladas: beef, chicken, cheese, and bean with specialty sauce.
Appetizers & Sides
Item Name
Description
Mayas Dip
A blend of fresh ground beef, pico de gallo, and melted cheese.
Nachos Margaritas
Chips covered with beans, chicken, beef, lettuce, cheese, and sour cream.
Guacamole Mexicano
Fresh avocados and pico de gallo served with house-made flour tortilla chips.
Mexican Corn
Grilled corn tossed with lime, mayo, salsa, and queso fresco.
Southwest Chicken Wings
Jumbo breaded wings dipped in spicy buffalo sauce.
Queso Fundido
Melted Chihuahua cheese topped with chorizo, peppers, and onions.
Shrimp Cocktail
Chilled shrimp, avocado, and pico de gallo in a spicy tomato salsa.
