Maya's Casa Linda

I was debating on whether or not to give this place five or four stars. It’s probably a solid 4.5. The chicken here is absolutely phenomenal! And the only thing that beats it, which surprised me was the hummus! I almost ordered more, but I was too full. The serving sizes were generous enough! It was about $20 a plate. Not too bad of a value. The beef was not amazing! But it was pretty good. I will say I wouldn’t mind keeping the Israeli salad in my fridge for a snack at home! The atmosphere was OK but because it’s a family neighborhood, you can expect some cute children to be a bit loud so I wouldn’t come here to work. He didn’t have a nice patio though! All in all, I would say it’s a great healthy spot to eat if you can afford it! I will definitely be back! Seriously, try the hummus!

I’ve had ‘Mediterranean’ food in Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon.. NY.. Chicago.. Dallas.. my own home, homes of my family/friends .. this place not really is not comparable to any places that are home/abroad but it’s not comparable to the Israeli restaurants in DFW either. If you want to have Israeli style middle eastern food in DFW go to Mizon, if you want Palestinian/Arab style go to Afrah. Either place is much better than this. To be more specific, the recipes they’re using here are very off and are being passed off to a customer base I suspect doesn’t know any better to judge middle eastern properly due to a lack of better references. I really wanted to be fair to this place because the owner and small business vibes seemed sweet but this food is taking advantage of tbh white people who haven’t had real Arab/Middle Eastern and is low effort, I’ll go one by one from my order of 38 dollars: 1) Tahini sauce isn’t supposed to be pure sour, it’s nutty with hint of lemon squeezed. It tasted like you put a cup on lemon in it. 2) Your hummus shouldn’t be solely tahini flavor and watery — it’s supposed to be a balance of creamy, slightly tart, strong olive oil flavor, and have tahini in the background 3) Schnitzel … it should be CRIPSY.. with good crust and juicy on the inside .. the one I got here was mushy and overly sweet. The breading was non existent. It’s supposed to be a pinch of sugar in the coating mix .. not a full tablespoon which is what it tastes like 4) falafel.. no cumin, allspice, pepper or any flavor besides pure coriander and some parsley. Additionally, it was pure mush like the schnitzel. I didn’t expect this to be the best because it’s supposed to be ‘healthy’/air fried but there’s no excuse. It didn’t taste cooked.. it genuinely tasted like the raw chickpea mix before you actually cook it. You can see the difference between proper falafel on the left and what this place sells on the right. The left is crispy, correct color, spiced, and soft on the inside. Maya’s on the right is undercooked, mealy, bland, and not at all a normal color for any falafel anywhere. Please fix your recipes! There’s a customer market for everyone and I’ll narrow it down here, if you enjoy Trader Joe’s frozen interpretations of ethnic cuisines— you’ll be fine with this place.

Was craving a good chicken kabob plate but didn’t have time to drive to my go-to restaurant, Orabi’s in Cedar Hill. (5stars) So I googled the nearest Mediterranean restaurant with decent ratings and Maya’s Mediterranean came up in the search. Ordered the chicken kabob plate with roasted seasonal veggies and rice, and a side it tabuleh. This was a huge disappointment. The seasonal veggies are just califlower. No zucchini, no onions, no carrots, no tomatoes. Just bland roasted cauliflower with a hefty coating of turmeric. So I moved on to the chicken.. tasted really “chicken-y” like no spices or marinating had even been considered. Even as I’m typing this review, all I smell is TUMERIC. So I thought surely the Tabuleh is ok. Wrong again. The quinoa was over cooked, the parsley and tomatoes looked old and dry. They tasted the same. I didn’t even try the rice because I smelled the TUMERIC thru the container. I am highly disappointed with the food. I’m not eating it. The counter service was great. The lady and gentleman were very friendly and kind. But I spent $30 to eat food that tastes horrible. I will not return.

Visited Maya's Modern Mediterranean on a Monday around lunchtime. The outside is well branded and the locale has outdoor seating. Upon entering we had a bit of confusion of whether we wait to be seated and order at the table or go to a counter to order. The reason for some of the confusion is that the lighting is not that great and the order counter is at the very back of the restaurant. Once we figured it out, the service people were very helpful and friendly. We order bowls with turmeric rice, chicken and harissa ranch sauce. Also ordered hummus and pitas. The hummus and pitas were delivered first and were DELIGHTFUL - the pitas were warm and hummus tasty. The bowls came next and were tasty as well. Food was very good but lighting and atmosphere were detractors.

We were looking for some healthy choices to dine and found Maya's . Great place, menu and food quality. Ample servings and a good value. Our only concern is we are not a fan of ordering at the counter because if you are not familiar with Mediterranean dishes or sauces, you feel rushed and is confusing. I think they should have pictures of their menu choices with a description. Same thing with the sauces and which dishes are best with them. Having to just randomly pick a flavor can be disappointing, as was our experience.

Rarely does my lunch taste as good as it looks except when I eat at Maya's. I've tried a number of items on their menu over the years, but my fave is their Mediterranean salad topped either with salmon or chicken shawarma. My colleague enjoyed the beef kabobs today.

I live in Little Forest Hills and this place is a hidden gem! I went today with my sister. We had a plate with chicken kabobs, cauliflower, rice, grated brussel sprouts and a lentil soup accompanied by a pita bread. The chicken with the grilled vegetables had a great taste and that was my personal favorite and I will be back for some more lentil soup for sure! Everybody was super nice. The food was delivered to our table warm and beautiful. It is an extemely neat and cozy place to eat. Very clean and calm atmosphere.

Great food and friendly staff. Would be a 5 star review if they didn't charge extra for using a credit card. Just roll it into your price. That said, I love grabbing food to go or a quick dine-in meal here.

Holy cow, I LOVE this place!! Every time I've gone my intention is to get it for dinner with some left over for lunch the next day. I'm sorry to report that I have never had lunch the next day as I can't stop eating this dinner!! This is also the reason why I can't comment on many of their menu items as I crave the Shwarma plate with shkug, tabbouleh and Israeli salad and therefore never convince myself to try anything else. Hummus is so good and creamy though. I now order a whole order of that to ensure some is left the next day. As I type this review, all of the above has just happened. It's amazing and I can't wait for it to happen all over again! (Sorry lunch...)

I've been to Maya's Modern Mediterranean at least two more times since my first visit, and unfortunately, I have to knock down my rating one star. The restaurant seems to be a bit inconsistent, which I feel comfortable saying because I've ordered the same exact meal each time. Each visit, the air-fried falafel is either a bit over-cooked and dry or like my latest visit, it was undercooked and chewy. The roasted cauliflower was a bit on the greasy side during my last visit too. This all being said, the restaurant is clean and the staff are friendly.

10 out of 10 if I were able to score this place. Iraq vet whom hates public places or crowds ; but love mediterranean food. The ambience to which was given was completely positive; as if it were straight out of a 1990s cookbook of welcoming warmth! The food is beyond imaginable. The salmon was so on point I literally cannot go anywhere else and expect better in the area. Their sauces are so fire I literally have to call my friends that live in the area JUST TO tell them to bring their families here. You will definitely have a smile on your face; before , during, and after your exchange at this restaurant. The falafel here is actually moist as can be; not any bit dry and WOWW Do they KNOW how to properly prepare REAL hummus. . This food made us feel GOOD About our bodies that we're taking time before the 80 mile hike back home into North Texas to go on a stroll in the park near by with our baby boy!

The service made us feel like a bit of a nuisance for being there, and the food was fine, but definitely just fine. I don't think the meal justified the bill. Maybe it was just that one experience. They clearly have good reviews and a high rating. I'm happy to try again sometime.

Food and service was great! We also got the harissa chicken soup, which was delicious. I would skip the broccoli slaw next time. Try the lemon garlic (toum) sauce!

The sauces needed more flavor with the exception of the lemmon one. Food ok. On time Yes!

Super delicious for lunch or a nice dinner. The cashier was super nice and she helped by suggesting some of her favorites with a killer combination sauce for the salmon. The food was fresh and very great quality for the price. The spices were spot on with not too much salt or oil. The staff was friendly, quick and clean. They do have wifi and they also have homemade lemonade which is yummy. The hummus and all the sides were really good. The portions are also great for the price.

Man what a cool place this turned out to be! Going out with my daughter and wife - and knowing my daughter likes Mediterranean, we chose this spot. I'm not much on Mediterranean, well not until I went here! I think I got it in a bowl (or plate - whatever). Didn't have a clue what to order, so asked what was recommended - yea that was a good Idea. She started naming stuff off and I was - uh huh . Had the chicken protein. Had the Shkug and one other sauce to mix in - fantastic! Turmeric rice, because why not! Oh - and BTW they have some awesome drinks there as well! We tried several of the sanpellegrino sparkling water. All unique and delicious!

Visiting Dallas over the weekend and was craving Mediterranean food. Maya's Modern Mediterranean was absolutely outstanding. Had the honey chicken kabob which was the most delicious and tender chicken I've had in long time from a restaurant. Absolutely everything was so freshly prepared. Their hummus is definitely the best. Service was over the top. Super friendly staff with great smiles. Made sure we had what we needed, very tentative. The place itself has a very down to earth feeling, very relaxing. Nothing fancy, yet very comfortable and nice. Will definitely visit this place again when back in Dallas.

Do yourself a favor and try each of the protein options. Each one is excellent! I live in Royse City now so when I go I get a family meal. Did you know you can get Mediterranean salad as a side in family pack? Perfect side for summer or any time. Love ALL the sides and chicken harissa soup. I need to try the lentil soup. Sauces are really good. Favorites are harissa ranch, balsamic vinaigrette, Persian honey. Staff is friendly and helpful. Restaurant is clean and pleasant.

I live in McKinney and drive 55 min for Maya's at least twice a month. The salmon is my favorite. Customer service is fantastic. Jessica B

Solid eatery for lunch. Good selection of drinks, good food, and good seating. I'll come again. I had not been to this nook of the Dallas area before and this is tucked away in a storefront with shared parking, as most places are. I'd say be careful not to park in the next door business's "to go" spot, because I did, and then felt bad later. But the food was good at Maya's, so I felt better. Ha. What you'll see is a salad with salmon added, and a beer (Velvet Antler).

Went in for dinner but this is what i got!!! Guy didnt even say that they dont do dine in! At least have the decently to tell the customer that no dine in just take out. We call that courtesy Oh Merrick #millenials Russel, that's exactly the point! Had this had been explained when we stepped in, then this review had not been written.

The owner actually met us, (which to us is always more personable) and the food was great too. Haven't been back lately, but plan on it.

Food is always plated beautifully. The portions are also very generous. There normally isn't a wait and we can sit anywhere we want. The service is always fast and we are greeted with a smile from all the workers. We feel very welcomed. I would recommend this place 100 percent.

Amazing food and super nice staff. I have been wanting to try this place for awhile, but it's a little out of the way for me. Glad I took the time to stop by for lunch. It was very chill inside with lots of seating both indoors and out. Lots of delicious items on the menu and very well priced. I will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu and get a drink.

Yum! I'm sad it took me so long to try this place. Everything was so fresh and the portions were a great size. Highly recommend the honey chicken kabobs. I think the hummus was a little over hyped, but would get it again.

Super cute spot, and very affordable pricing! My friends and I stopped into Maya's this past Sunday and had the mezzanine for late that had a little bit of everything (most notable was the hummus!) The staff was really friendly, and our order was quick to get out to us. The only note that I have is that the water tasted a little strange; they add cucumber to it, but I think it'd taste better with lemon or fresh mint.

Let me start by saying that the aesthetic of this place is so light and clean! The food is great! The people are so sweet and it is located in a great place! If you are in the area and plan on having some lunch or dinner this is a great little "To-go" or "dine in" spot for smaller crowds. The food is very light and not over seasoned. It is a healthy palette and I love it! I'll definitely be going back to try more dishes! Ok now bye bye then!

I love this restaurant. The food is consistently fresh and delicious. The honey chicken kabobs are so juicy and full of flavor. I love them so much, I've never

I haven't posted about Maya's in a while, but it deserves an updated shoutout. Harissa chicken soup. Babaganoush. Allll the food. So good and fresh. Love this place for week night takeout or a weekend lunch. Always delicious.

It took us a while to try Maya's, but we are so glad we did. The food was so good. The restaurant was very modern and clean. We will definitely be back.

My friend and I ate here and absolutely LOVED IT! It's pretty rare to find a restaurant, where everything that you try is really delicious and top quality. I ordered a bowl with the grilled garlic eggplant and it was fantastic. My friend ordered chicken with cauliflower. Her cauliflower was so good, I think I ate a third of it. The tahini sauce was so good, I bought a large container of it. Try the cauliflower with the tahini. Its amazing!!!! Lol. We also had a sampler tray with hummus, babaganoush, etc, on it. It was terrific. i have really never cared for falafel, but Maya's is the bomb!! As an added bonus, it's cooked in an air fryer. I loved it so much, I had to get another one. The peach tea was very, very delicious also. We noticed right away, that the owner and his staff are very personable and helpful. The only thing I'd change is, I'd add some cushioning to the booths. Great place, give them a try.

Run, don't walk, to Maya's Mediterranean if you want healthy and super FRESH and tasty food. We have had a lot of Mediterranean meals, and the freshness, and spices used at Maya's make it the best we've ever had. Love love love the lemon garlic sauce (ya gotta love garlic), hummus and also the grilled kabobs and "Kafta" (beef kabobs) as they use a special spice in the beef. But seriously: such good food! We liked getting the family style so we had meals for a few days.

The place is very clean . You could literally smell the cooking from across the street. The food is so clean and fulfilling. Humus is also really good.

Absolutely love the honey chicken kabobs! Food is very fresh and so tasty! Hummus is the best I'm Dallas!

Ordered lunch for pick up. Got the shawarma plate with turmeric rice and garlic quinoa with the lemon garlic sauce. Soooo yummy. Portion size was generous so I'll be having more for dinner. My first time ordering from here. Definitely won't be my last. The place was nicely decorated, not cluttered, and looked very clean.

I don't understand all the stellar reviews for this place. Our experience was entirely different. I could easily go 2 stars but I am nice so I'll be generous. I usually love Middle Eastern food so this place was a complete disappointment. Let's see, where to begin? Service was very slow, they got the order wrong, only part of one order came out because the other part was dropped on the floor, which entailed another long wait, and the food was mediocre. The kid's honey chicken was completely dried out to the extent that she could and would not eat it. There was nothing honey about it, it was just a dried out kabob of chicken. Complete waste of money. The wife's shawarma chicken was likewise completely dried out. Bone dry. Desert-like dry. Another complete waste of money. She did not like it at all, and I tried it and agree. The worst I have ever tasted. My falafel was strange. Usually falafels come with the chickpea balls, tahini sauce, and then some greens and tomatoes. These were just the balls and tahini. The balls are air fried which is nice but they lacked crispiness. The pita was from a package and not home baked. The tahini was ok but a bit watery and the portion was tiny, not nearly enough for 4 balls. The hummus had a strong lemon flavor and it was ok but not close to what Izmir serves. I usually like to support locally owned, neighborhood restaurants, but I can't think of a reason why we should return.

Since Maya's opened it has become one of our favorite Mediterranean restaurants that we frequent, especially when we want healthy options and it also helps that they are a short drive away from our home. Every time we go the restaurant is always clean, bright and I love the pretty paintings on the wall. I've been trying to stick to a low carb way of eating so on this visit I opted for the chicken shawarma bowl with roasted cauliflower instead of rice, chopped Mediterranean salad and I've topped it with the harisa ranch as well as there lemon garlic sauce which I'm absolutely obsessed with. The chicken shawarma is delicious but to me the star of the show is the roasted cauliflower, it is perfectly seasoned and I love how they let it get just the slightest bit charred on the edges to give it a little bit more depth of flavor. The harisa ranch lends a touch of creaminess and a nice hint of spice but the lemon garlic sauce creates an explosion of flavors and really takes it over the top in the best way possible. Their lemon garlic sauce is not for the faint of heart so if you're a garlic lover like I am, then I highly recommend a drizzle of this on just about anything you have here at Maya's!!

It is with great sadness that I update my review for Maya's. The food is about the same as ever, some items like the Kafta and the sauces are delicious, other items like the Israeli salad are insipid at best. Being able to customize your meal in a variety of ways with different sides, sauces, and presentations is great. The last few visits, I've been increasingly disappointed with the cleanliness of the restaurant. They frequently take a very long time clearing tables and then only remove the plates, but don't wipe down the tables or seats, or sweep the floor. This last visit, they cleared at least 5 tables that were never wiped anything, and there was a large piece of trash by the front door that was there my whole visit. On top of that, one of the bathrooms had no toilet paper, no paper towels, and no water in the sink. How are employees washing their hands before returning to work? When I mentioned it to the cashier, she looked at me like she had no clue what I was saying. I'm not sure I can return here again.

Got grilled eggplant dinner. Eggplant was delicious! Hummus was ok, Brussels slaw was tasty. Not a fan of the tabbuleh. Pits was good as was the chicken soup. Son got schwarma. We both liked it. He likes the lentil soup, but agreed with me in the hummus.

I really hate to leave this review. I was beyond disappointed in this meal. The good... clean and friendly. The bad... the food. Look at the captions on my pics for additional details. I feel like the chicken and tabouleh I was served was a few days over the expiration. It HAD to be old. The meat was tasteless and dry as a bone. It seemed boiled. The tabouleh was inedible. Too much lemon. That's all I tasted. Lemon that had started to oxidize. Like the guacamole they serve at super cheap Mexican buffets. It seriously tasted just like that. The hummus was standard and the Israeli salad was fine. It was served with 1/2 a pita. I needed a whole one to salvage enough for a meal. The tzatziki had no chunks. It tasted like yogurt and nothing more. I was so disappointed. There was only a couple of other people there at noon on a Monday, so maybe this was all leftovers from the weekend. I can't believe a restaurant would get so many decent reviews if it is always this bad. See my other reviews to see that I am easy to please and generally leave positive reviews, even when there are issues. I noticed whomever responds to negative reviews can be rude.

I love this place! They have the best Mediterranean food! Customer service is amazing! Check them out! Great food at an amazing price!

I found this gem after I had been to the Dallas Arboretum and wanted something healthy. You order at the front of the restaurant and they come out with the food when it's ready. You can also order online if you prefer to just pick it up. They have plenty of seats inside and also a nice patio. There are a lot of other stores and restaurants right next door so there's plenty of parking available. I wasn't sure what to get but the owner was very helpful and described the different options. I wanted something vegetarian so I went with the garlic-roasted eggplant with hummus and harissa sauce. I also decided on the taboulleh and roasted vegetables as my sides. Once I got the food I wished I had ordered appetizers to try some other things because it was so good! The roasted eggplant was amazing! It had such good flavor and it wasn't dry at all. The hummus was also very good and the harissa had a little more heat than I had expected which was fine. The taboulleh was good, I liked the roasted vegetables even more. The service was great, they were very friendly and came out with the food quickly. They also have good COVID restrictions so definitely felt safe. I live almost an hour away but I'm going to need to find a reason to make the trip here again.

Fast food done well. Helpful, thoughtful service. Clean, dining areas both indoors and outdoors.

Great food here, but portions were a skimpy so I probably won't come back and won't recommend it. The flavors are amazing, everything is fresh, and it's very clean. However for the price point we're kinda at the minimum acceptable portions: very tiny ramekins of hummus, tablespoon of rice, and half pita. Most Mediterranean places I go offer a more generous plate, not here.

Really enjoyed my first experience here for dinner and glad to see a thriving restaurant like this one in the East Dallas neighborhood! To start we enjoyed the sampler platter which included a fresh medley of carrots, pita, Mediterranean vegetable salad, falafel and delicious olive spread and garlic sauce. I enjoyed the falafel being air baked vs fried. For dinner I enjoyed the Mediterranean salad and I added salmon which was cooked perfectly! Brian had the chicken kabobs which looked great and were grilled to perfection. I added the lemon vinaigrette dressing which was also very delicious and paired well with my salad. Overall very good and fresh food with a great variety to suit all palates. The service was also good and the cashier where we ordered was very helpful. She made some really good recommendations! We'll definitely be back and glad it's only a few minutes from home!

Tasty healthy food. The owner was attentive and super nice, definitely recommend, solid lunch spot.

Fresh and healthy eating at this delicious place is a must! I try to sample a few other dishes on the menu (delicious of course) but my fave is the chicken shawarma. I'm definitely grateful that Maya's Modern Mediterranean is in our neighborhood!

Good, fresh food here. Smaller restaurant in a strip mall with outdoor seating. Counter service & self serve drinks. I've had the honey chicken kabobs, roasted cauliflower, hummus, turmeric rice & Brussels slaw. They haven't had the brownie (that sounds delish) on 4 occasions, hopefully will be corrected or removed from the menu. All that I've had was very good. Solid 4 star food. I would say portions are rather small. I'm not a big gal & I eat every bite & wished I ordered another side (or that they had the brownie, lol) Most every restaurant I frequent,I have a to go box. Prices are reasonable, so order another side. Service is fairly prompt & facility is very clean. My only complaint would be the counter service personnel are not friendly at all. Robotic tones, almost sounding irritated with "what else". Multiple times & different people. I'd seriously retrain that model employee.

Food is delicious I will come back. Real fresh ingredients. I got the chicken shawarma to go with eggplant dip with pita.

Not good at all. Food needed more flavor. The honey chicken was dry; the grilled eggplant became soggy in minutes. The broccoli slaw had a weird sweet taste. The Tzatziki sauce and the hummus were good, but that was about it! And I really wanted to like this place...

We ordered takeout lunch from Maya's Mediterranean, and it was great. I had the honey chicken kebab plate, which is served with two sides (I picked rice and roasted cauliflower, which were both tasty), plus a little thing of hummus and pita. Everything was delicious, and it was big enough that I ordered extra pita and was able to split the dish with a friend. Good spot!

My favorite!!! I love the red pepper hummus! The beef kabobs are to die for and alllllll the sauces! I'm a condiment girl and they don't disappoint!! If you haven't tried this place, you need to!

Finally ate at Maya's. Where to start, from opening the door. It's clean really clean. Nice seating areas. Made my way to the counter area. Staff super friendly. My order took a smidge longer than it probably should but I absolutely didn't mind, I was enjoying the peace that within Maya's. Got my order to go... got home... my order was absolutely amazing. EVERY SINGLE BITE! This is now a must for me. I'm looking forward to trying different items

Very disappointed after reading all the hype. Hummus was tasteless as well as the falafel and almost everything thing else we ordered.

Gave this new place a chance to get up to speed and popped in! Excellent idea for a healthier choice! Plenty of parking and easier to get to. Seating is both inside and on a nice patio. The décor is fresh and kept clean. Being new, it was very clean. The counter staff was exceptionally helpful with placing our order as they gave us many options. We ordered Rolled Beef Kabobs, Rice and Chopped salad (tomato, cucumber and sweet pepper with Tahini) extra pita for me and my date ordered Honey Chicken Kabobs with fries and chopped salad (tomato, cucumber and sweet pepper with Tahini). We tried two desserts (Chocolate hummus and sesame butter chocolate brownie). The drinks are self-serve and there were some healthy options. The food was all delicious! The pita was very filling and the chocolate Humus is fantastic! Price is very reasonable for the food, taste, quality and options. This will become a favorite place very quickly!

This spot IS my favorite in Dallas. I just can't go more than 10 days without eating here. I just crave that hummus and pita and the amazing fries. My favorite sauce is the Lemmon garlic but they are all just scrumptious.

I'm a regular and I love the food here! I always get either the chicken shawarma or honey chicken bowl with a side of the shkug!

Wow! How far has they have fallen. The staff has really nose dived and tonight iI left w empty hands. They you g staff have no idea of service or politeness. They refuse to use simple words like please and thank you. They rolled their eyes when I asked for a manager. They don't care about the customer nor their jobs. I'm not returning until they clear out the rubbish! Sad sad day! Not worth the hade of parking and dealing w entitled brats w summer job. They rather hide in the back, chat on phones, and never make eye contact as they lean on counter barely breathing. What a joke.