It was our first time, we made a reservation and I'm really glad I did. It was so busy! The place was packed! And I understand why, the food was delicious and the service was great...the staff was very knowledgeable and kind, and I felt the prices were reasonable as well! I will definitely be going back

Food was great. We started with shrimp ceviche-so refreshing and delicious. Served with freshly fried plantains. Went incredibly well. Then shrimp ajillo, very good, and tacos al carbon-delicious! They don't hold back on the alcohol in their drinks. All were great- a mandarin mojito, a strawberry daiquiri, and a bloody mary(yes there were 3 of us). The service was exemplary.

The atmosphere of the restaurant is decidedly Latin, with colorful murals and a floral garden entrance. It is mid October and it is still possible to dine al fresco thanks to the heaters scattered about the outside eating area. Our group of seven was seated at a large round table making dinner conversation enjoyable. The piped in music acted as a lovely sottofondo to the evening and did not overwhelm the speakers at the table. We were promptly seated at the hour of our reservation. Our waiter took our drink orders promptly. Upon returning with the drinks, he explained the specials of the day. I went with his recommendation. The table ordered coconut encrusted shrimp and a guacamole dip as appetizers. Since my entree included shrimp, I passed on the shrimp. The guacamole dip was very good. As an entree, I ordered the fish special that included: Cod, calamari, scallops, and shrimp lightly awash in a fish sauce. The sauce added an extra dimension to the fish. The cod was flavorful and juicy, the scallops were savory, and the shrimp delicious. The calamari were scattered about and added texture to each bite. In short: this entree was delicious! The entree hit the spot and I passed on my own dessert, however, I did taste my wife's pumpkin spice fried gelato. It was delicious as well. The Takeaways: 1. Good portion to cost balance. 2. Fantastic service. 3. Excellent food. 4. Make sure to make a reservation. 5. NOTE: parking is EXTREMELY limited. Final thoughts... This is definitely a place to which I shall return!

Food always delicious here. Beautiful restaurant. Great night out with friends! I recommend the Ropa Vieja.

Bon G and I have been wanting to visit Maria's and last night we trekked to Nesconset and found this Gem, in the flesh! If you werent looking for this place without GPS you probably wouldnt find it. Its a hidden world that transports you to a different place, one thats tranquil, beautiful and Spanish! They have a wonderful outdoor area but we chose to dine indoors as it was getting dark. We were seated immediately in the dining room and visited by our wonderful server Ivan. We had many questions and he was cordial and answered them all. We started with the Maria's Special Sangria... a large size pitcher filled with wine, liquors and all kinds of ripe delish fruits... was wonderful and packed a punch! Ivan told us they had a Mussels special which we ordered...was the BEST Mussels we have had in a very long time...Large meaty mussels in a fantastic garlic based sauce that we slurped up till it was all gone. Also got fantastic Quesadilla Cubano; awesome fresh Lechon packed segments filled with juicy shredded pork...So Good! We were full by now but had to try a couple of mains...Bon had the Steak Fajita and I had the Skirt Steak...both delish and prepared to order. Took home enough leftovers for another meal. We were too full for dessert but we lefft happy and rareing to bring friends to dine here with us and enjoy the food, atomosphere and great service proferred by Ivan and the rest of the staff....We will return soon!!!

Man do I need to get back on the review wagon. I think I wrote up only one in all of June and that was the beginning of the month! I've been to plenty of places since then and a few before, like Maria's in Nesconset (picture stamp date is late April...yikes!). But some good things deserve a little time to be reviewed like this Mexican food spot that I visited back in Spring with my wife. Now we had passed Maria's a few times and saw the small-looking setup from the road, though Maria's has a decent amount of space inside as well as a nice little exterior area. That day I remember it was quite warm for April, but the sun was setting and the chills were underway so we ate inside right in a small corner where somehow the wall angled into nothing (which honestly my wife loved). The rest of the ambiance was festive and fun creating a casual yet still a little classy eating experience. Speaking of eating, Maria's menu was of respectable size with plenty of Mexican and Latin favorites. But with favorites such as these, there are always good drinks to be had and so my wife and I ordered a frozen strawberry margarita and a pineapple mojito. Yum! Chips and salsa donned the table from our mostly attentive waiter and then it was finally ordering time. Starting with an app (which we probably didn't need) I went for the tamales as my wife was not sure she had ever had them (so we needed to change that!). Stuffed with beef and topped with avocado, red chili sauce, and queso fresco, these tamales were quite tasty (even if I felt like there probably should've been one or two more to match the price). For dinner, there were a lot of great-sounding authentic meals, but my wife and I both did the combo thing and got plates that came with a few different items. My plate was combo #9 (not mambo #5, sorry Lou Bega) which consisted of a beef taco, chicken enchilada, and chili relleno. The lady had combo #1 (chicken taco, beef burrito, cheese enchilada) and for both of us we enjoyed what we ate. I'll say the taco got a little soggy towards the end and the rice and beans were pretty basic, but as a whole the flavors hit (love me some chili relleno). Overall, Maria's was a quality spot for some good ol' Mexican/Latin cuisine. Often I'm just looking for something quick and easy like tacos (so Right Coast's taco truck is my go-to for this type of grub), but if I'm looking for more of a full and festive meal, then I know Maria's will be my option. And with that, we move one step closer to writing a review for some where a little more recently-visited.

What a lovely latin food spot! This place caters to both families but would also be great for a more upscale dinner. Service was very attentive and the food was great. I tried the Cazuela de Mariscos which was a light and flavorful seafood medley rice dish with saffron. The portion was generous and I had plenty leftover which reheated nicely for lunch the following day. I also tried the sopapilla from the specials dessert menu and the dish was such a nice treat. Lots of flavors and textures between the crispy tortilla, syrupy fruits, and ice cream. I would definitely come back and try other items. My friends also both enjoyed their dishes. This spot is a bit pricey but a great treat and the portions were very generous!

You must visit Maria's! The fun upbeat vibe is great! They have the best margarita's I had a spicy cranberry margarita that was delicious. We started with the plantain special that had shrimp, cheese and coconut which was to die for! The seafood enchilada comes with 2 fishes, check to make sure you like them. We asked for only shrimp. The mole sauce was incredible with the perfect amount of heat. The tacos el carbon were sheer perfection. This is one of my favorite restaurants be side it us always consistently so delicious! The staff are super friendly and helpful! Go go go!

Tasty food, excellent, friendly service in a nice, casual setting. My wife and I were in the neighborhood so we visited an old favorite for dinner. As usual, Maria's did not disappoint. We were greated and quickly seated, the staff quickly and without hesitation made adjustments to the table to accommodate my mobility scooter. My wife started with a margarita that according to her is the best on Long Island. I had a beer. For an appetizer we shared a plantain, Cheese and shrimp thing that was excellent. Our entrees were tacos and seafood enchiladas. My wife's tacos were very good but the enchiladas were filled mostly with squid that was too chewy for me. I asked the waiter to replace it with enchiladas filled with shrimp which he graciously did. They were delicious. Cheesecake for dessert rounded out this fine experience. I would have given 5 stars if not for the squid fiasco. It has no place in an enchilada. Deep fried is ok but in a fine food dish, it has no place. Maria's always delivers an outstanding meal and great cocktails. Try it!