Maya

Came to this part of Sonoma Valley for lunch as part of wine tour package. There were many restaurant options but we felt like having Mexican food so we settled on Maya. We ordered the nachos with self-made guacamole and it was superb. We ordered the fish, chicken and pork tacos… think the pork and chicken were good. Nice authentic Mexican restaurant. Would have wanted to order the margaritas but that would have been risky with all the wine tasting planned after lunch.

I've stopped here several times over the last few years on the way to the westside. The environment is fun and colorful. Chips and salsa are very good and difficult to stop eating before the main dish. Service has been good. Prefer to sit at the bar for a more "open" feel (tables are close together). There can be a long wait for your order sometimes- goes with the territory in such a prominent location to the Square.

The restaurants aesthetic is very authentic, with what appears to be handmade furniture and colorful masks adorning the walls. The staff is friendly and efficient, and although we ate during off hours we received our food in under 10 minutes: a record. The refried beans were clearly made in house and were creamy and flavorful. I chose the chicken enchiladas and they arrived smothered in a deliciously smoked chili sauce with hints of cocoa. The rice was much more than your standard faire: nicely fried and very light. I would recommend this spot highly.