TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in St. Augustine - Updated November 2024

Casa Maya Restaurant

76/100 (2363 ratings)

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"We drive all the way from Jacksonville for this Mexican food. It is the best in all of North Florida. The Ceviche is something else, we love to throw..."

Brianna Carmen

"Fabulous, Authentic Mexican cuisine at its finest! A very classy twist on Sangria you can’t go wrong with white or red recipe. Staff was polite and..."

Prncesa Cristina

"We had dinner there yesterday evening. I ordered the lamb� and it was absolutely delicious!� I highly recommend that dish and this restaurant...."

Guillermo Delacruz

"Stopped in for the first time for brunch and the food was amazing! Sat outside and had great service. The oyster shooter is a must try!!! Great place..."

Christina M Campbell

"My husband and I recently enjoyed a delightful lunch at Casa Maya. The food was fresh and delicious with ample choices. The bar was also very..."

Heather Alonge

"My girlfriend had shrimp tacos I had the mahi-mahi tacos !! It was awesome! Place was clean and in order , the waiter was on point with all of the..."

Jerry Wholaver

"Amazing atmosphere, service, and delicious food! Enjoyed amazing cocktails before dinner on the patio and the wait flew..."

Alexander Healey

"This was an awesome place, great food ,great atmosphere. We will definitely go..."

Shirley Woodlee

"Excellent food and service. I highly recommend the mahi..."

Jodi Garland

"Great vegetarian menu. Delicious fresh food and staff was..."

Lisa Willow Dunne

"The food was cooked to perfection. I had the green burrito and it had jist the right amount of rice, beans, and veggies and not too much cheese. ..."

Patty Gamez

"This was our second time here....The first time was awesome so we brought my in-laws with us and the second time was just as fabulous as the first!..."

Gabe Saldivar

"Loved it! Awesome vegan burrito, fresh veggies, black beans, avocado and salsa plus a small container of venegrette because I didn't get cheese...."

Marilu Dempsey

"Scott, Liam & I had late brunch here today; it was very tasy! I had the Hangover Skillet with over-easy eggs, potatoes, peppers, onions and chorizo...."

Cindy Ross

"I've eaten here twice. Both times the food was delicious. First time I had the carnitas, the second time the shrimp tacos and black beans and rice...."

Baldibanks

"A-flipping-Mazing. We sat at bar on patio, drinks were amazing, oysters were perfect, we're coming back for breakfast. I recommend cucumber..."

K8Bro

"I got the vegetarian burrito. It was filled with veggies, wrapped in a green tortilla, and covered with salsa. The guacamole was so tasty! The black..."

Laura

"Need service training. This is a great restaurant with delicious food and drink menu. We have repeatedly had bad service the last 3 times we've dined..."

Lynn

"The Hot Chocolate in the Mug is Great...."

Paniaguausedcars

"Had dinner with my friends and everything was AMAZING!! The food was delicious, great service and the Margaritas. Everything is fresh and with great..."

Food Lover

"Delicious food and fun atmosphere. Definitely a St. Augustine favorite. Cozy tiny restaurant with GREAT..."

Miccosukeerootcellar

"Fantastic flavors. Mango on fish was fantastic. Not very many options for..."

Emily

"We had the cochinita pibil platter and queso fundido and sangria! We are delighted, the queso is amazing! We shared the main dish and the Mayan..."

Rc

"Great food and service. Highly recommend the freshly made guacamole appetizer, chicken quesadilla and flan. Will definitely..."

Mary

"Impressed!. Delectable food and excellent service! Be sure to stop by and at least try their Mayan..."

Withasideofpeanutbutter

"Amazing food and great atmosphere. Very friendly staff, the food is excellent, we ordered the chicken Quesadilla, mushroom and maya soup and steak..."

Danielle

"Absolutely fabulous!! We eat here each time we come to St. Augustine. It gets better each time. We loved the Mayan soup, Aztec pork, Xaman-Ha Mahi,..."

Mandy Lancaster

"What a pleasant surprise! My wife and I were floored with the quality of the food at Casa Maya. We couldn't get a seat at out favorite French..."

Joe

"Restaurants like this are the reason people are addicted to food!!! LOL! If you want a perfect lunch out or dinner this is the place to go. I have..."

M

"Quaint relaxing atmosphere, friendly service, unique menu, fabulous fresh food. I am a vegetarian and had many many great options to choose from..."

Tiffany Klemetson

"My husband and I recently stumbled upon Casa Maya on a recent trip to St. Augustine. I did an Urbanspoon search and since the restaurant had a good..."

Debbie Keneipp

"Decent guac but awesome salsa. Everyone hypes the guac but I thought the salsa was so much tastier. Thick with a lot of flavor just excellent. Guac..."

Elduder

"Atypical Mexican. In general we liked the food here, though it's not your typical Mexican fare....... Nopales salad anyone? My carne was very good,..."

Janderwee

"Overall the setting and food were very good. The only part I didn't like was the chips and salsa....not good enough for a restaurant serving spanish..."

Justine Cyr

"EXCELLENT!! If you are considering Casa Maya or Acapulco, its not even comparable. The guacamole and salsa is absolutely incredible, as well as the..."

LKA

"Delicious food, fantastic service. We had a great lunch, the owner Marco was very thoughtful and attentive. Would definitely come..."

Maria

"Best Breakfast in Town. When ever we visit St Augustine, we have to stop here at least once for breakfast. Their chilaquiles are..."

Belle

"Absolutely delicious! You should get the queso fundido. If they ask you if you want to try the habanero hot sauce, say yes! It was awesome. I had the..."

Peggy

"Tikin Xic fish was amazing and the roasted chicken with green sauce just as flavorful. Friendly staff was amazing. Excellent..."

Trinette101

"Found this place last night while searching restaurants on urban spoon....Awesome! Good food, great service...ask for outside seating for the..."

Mrs. A

"Casa Maya is a must stop when in St. Augustine. Dined there this evening & dinner was above excellent! I went for the special suggested by our..."

Tommy Y

"Mmmmm!. Amazing food, wow.. This is easily my favorite restaurant in St. Augustine. We got grouper tacos and a Pepito steak sanwhich and a basket of..."

Kelly

"SUPER GOOD!!!. Great mexican food! TOP notch! great options for vegetarians! GO HERE best meal in St...."

Danneskjold

"Best guacamole on the face of the earth and the tortilla soup is possibly the best soup ever created. Ever. Seriously,..."

Stauggirl

"Best fish tacos I've ever had!!! Organic everything which I love as..."

Jennifer Nelson

"Loved it. My boyfriend and i were at st. Augustine for the weekend and we had breakfast at casa maya on sunday morning and the food was delicious,..."

Nubia Roman

"Amazing food. Wait staff took great care of us. There is a house Pinot if u like that to try its..."

Vicki

"I went to lunch and had an amazing experience. Im gluten intolerant and they were happy to swich any items on the menu i couldn't eat. Really enjoyed..."

Brannon

"The best sangria in town. This is where the locals eat. Don't miss..."

Brian Hasty

"Little House, Big Flavor. As locals, we are always looking for downtown restaurants that not only please us, but also the many friends from out of..."

Table For Two

"We ate here last night. Hole in the wall is an understatement! But delicious food!! We ate on the outside patio and enjoyed everything we had. Will..."

Jamye Phillips

"Sitting here now, enjoying the lamb and the carnitas. We just stumbled onto the place. What a find. Will definitely be..."

Christopher Jackson

"Tucked away on a side street in downtown St Augustine is a jewel of a restaurant. I had the chicken wrap and it was the best I have ever had. Will be..."

John Tesh

"Holy Mole Chicken is excellent as is the guacamole. Will be going back again..."

Linda

"Great authentic Mexican food! Exceptional dinner. Small an unassuming this was the best Mexican food we've had in Florida. Thanks to a friend who..."

SC

"Delicioso!. The breakfast is my favorite here! Sweetwater coffee is outstanding. Smoothies are refreshing. The meals are creative and authentic..."

2Romos

"Awesome place. Finally found the best mole in..."

Jeff Thomas

"Impressed. My family and I usually eat at the Columbian which is right up the road from this small restaurant. Very casual dining. I had the shrimp..."

Suz

"Chips and guacamole are a little pricey at $8 but I would have to agree with them that they have the best guacamole in town. I had the fish tacos..."

Aaron Kleyla

"I love everything here. Would eat here everyday if I could...."

Meme TimesTwo

"My husband and I were there for lunch and we had the guacamole appetizer and the fish tacos and shrimp tacos. Awesome food, great service. Will be..."

StAugustineMom

"Delicious!. Everything we had was great. Loved the Sangria & the..."

Sharon

"A MUST TRY IN ST AUGUSTINE!. I've eaten at Casa Maya several times now and each time it gets better and better! It's not your traditional Mexican..."

Pat Piper

""Mayan Soup" We always eat here when we are in St. Augistine and have never been disappointed. Love a bowl of Mayan soup for a..."

RIchard

"Closed on Tuesdays. I always come here for lunch when ever I am in st Augustine. Nice..."

Darth Smith

"Great Place, Better Food!. Such a great restaurant. A must if you love authentic Mexican. Great family run place. Love..."

DE

"Not your ordinary Mexican food. The steak tacos were..."

Patrick Sikes

"LOVE IT. One of the top-5 restaurants in St. Augustine. The food is unique and the soups are..."

Rob Wenger

"Excelent stat of the day!. WOW! Mary and I had breakfast here this morning and enjoyed greatly. We both had the vegetarian omelette. it brings a..."

Brian

"Hot sauce!. I just got a Cuban and a beer and the Cuban was good...but the most memorable thing was the hot sauce! Its homemade and awesome so I..."

Asher

"MY OH MAYA!. Absolutely fell in LOVE with this place! So far in the last month, I've visited twice.. yep, that good! On my first visit I was..."

Danny G

"Amazing flavor. Very small restaurant with amazing food. We ordered the queso fundido with chicken. The seasoning was just amazing. Very rich. Fish..."

Mike M

"Casa Maya. The service was great, even though it was one guy during a semi-busy lunch hour. Food was absolutely awesome. Blue-corn chips and salsa..."

Mike M.

"Good food. But, not many tables and slow..."

George

"A hesitant yes-the food tasted very fresh, very quant atmosphere, it the food was a bit bland. Wife and I got Mayan Soup, the pepito sandwich and the..."

Chris Cox

"I love this place! The dining room is small just like being at a friends house. Especially with the place also being tucked away from the main drag...."

Michelle Kerr

"Great fish tacos. Warm chips and excellent salsa. Decent sangria. Atmosphere is more..."

Keith

"Had lunch here. I really enjoyed all the different flavors of the food. Our waiter Daniel was a real Gem. Love that there wasn't a wait when we..."

Ashleigh Perkins

"This is a really great restaurant. It was a nice atmosphere with great music playing. I order the Tacos Al Pastor and they were delicious. I was..."

Yippo Raymond

"Fun spot, great atmosphere. (Only sat outside) live music was good and the food was great. Absolutely amaizing fresh guac. Plantains we're cooked..."

Shawn Waite

"This Amazing gem has flare, delicious food, live entertainment, trendy bar area to drink while your table is made ready. We were seated by Larry,..."

Maria Varela

"My mind was blown and some other parts, by our bartender Xavier, he was very welcoming, knowledgeable, kept us entertained, and humoured. The..."

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"Oysters were large and from from Maine. The guacamole was tasty but Kirstyn made the visit with her excellent service! We came back from the jalapeno..."

Lisa Greer

"We dined at Casa Maya on February 21st for lunch. We were immediately seated in the upstairs balcony which has a wonderful view of the street..."

Dottie Guerrasio

"We came to Casa Maya for drinks. Really enjoyed the vibe of this place, especially the outdoor seating. Great place to chill and catch up with old..."

Linda Inkiriwang

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"Love this place. Went with a group of 10 for a birthday. They not only allowed me to reserve a table in advance (they don't do reservation) but..."

Sandy

"The restaurant decoration is super cute and random. I should have taken a picture of the raccoon that was fishing; LOOK AT HIS TOES!! Ordered a..."

JenN3rz

"A great atmosphere to try wonderful Florida cracker style food... Catfish alligator tail great fried chicken and ribs and the fresh fish. Really..."

Christie Mazza

"Enjoyable experience. Great food, super wait staff, intriguing location and decor.Reminds me of the great seafood restaurants we had in St...."

Jobe

"Good fresh seafood. Good southern cooking. The view is beautiful! Recommend any one of the catch of the..."

Furyguy

"Fun location. A really fun atmosphere and really good food. 2nd favorite seafood place in the area (black Molly ' is first but can't compete with the..."

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"The best grits I've ever had! So very yummy. A little over priced but great service. & you can't beat the view!..."

MermaidMom

"My husband and I absolutely love this place and eat here every time we come to town. The Restaurant is set on the marsh and the atmosphere is..."

360rockette

"Good food! We had the grilled scallops, grilled shrimp, BBQ chicken, BBQ ribs, broc casserole, baked potato, fries and cole slaw. Really good..."

Nicole

"Like an old Florida Cracker boathouse, expect to taste an exceptional meal of Florida seafood. On our table tonight was fresh fish dip, blackened..."

360Rocket

"Fantastic setting - oysters dondeville and king crab legs were fresh and perfectly prepared. Best coleslaw we've tasted. Ribs were a hit as..."

VeniVidiVino

"Went on a Saturday night and was very impressed by the quick seating and service. Food was good and the prices reasonable. Next time I'm in town I..."

Joel Foy

"Good choice. First night in town and stumbled across the place. While waiting a guy said he had been coming here for 30 years. I see why! Great..."

Hercules

"Out of the way place. We ate here on a Saturday night, and were surprised to be seated so fast. Shrimp and Scampi meals - both very good. Service was..."

Janderwee

"Awesome fried catfish and chesse grits! Great..."

Danielle Reagan

"Good Food-Small Portions. My wife and I enjoyed the food; however, the portion were a little smaller than what I prefer. I ordered the fried shrimp..."

Les

"Great food with a lot of atmosphere! We arrived about 5 on Thursday and were sat immediately! (outdoor and indoor seating available) Cowboys had the..."

JennM

"Hands down the best cheese grits I have ever had - which I would not have expected at a seafood place! Our server, Ryan, was awesome in answering our..."

Liz

"J.R. is a wonderful waiter. We came down from Tennessee and absolutely love this place. Fantastic food and warn friendly people. Great views looking..."

The Gunslinger

"Amazing Atmosphere. We sat outside on outdoor deck around sunset watching a storm in the distance while eating. It was amazing.They also..."

Kristoff

"I had not been here in about 15 years, but decided to go back with my family. We only had to wait about 20 minutes for our table of 9 (at 5:45). Our..."

Kathy Patten Kania

"The grits and house salad are wonderful! Sit outside - the view is gorgeous and the tables are nestled in the branches of a huge old oak. They have..."

Chelsea Reimer

"Great Florida Restaurant. This is a great Florida themed restaurant in St. Augustine, you have a great view of the marsh as you wait for a table. The..."

Patrick

"Excellent food and service. One of a kind presentation..."

Tim Meloni

"I love this place. We live in St Aug and eat hear all the time! Try the baked scallops they are..."

Jamie Watts

"The food was really good and the restaurant was tucked away in the back of a neighborhood. They were a little pricey but Justin our server did an..."

Morrelle McCrary

"Stpped in to celebrate our 28th anniversary. The fried shrimp was perfect and likely one of the top 3 ever eaten. Also try the southern blackened..."

Doni Keene

"Excellent choice for seafood and people watching. And I will second the prior reviewer's note about the grits...they were the best I've had. Try to..."

Jeff S

"Cracker Fine Dining. Great seafood awaits if you don't mind eating it being watched by freaky posed stuffed animals including racoons and mountain..."

Heidi

"Best SeaFood In St. Augustine!. We ate seafood all weekend, this place put the Conch House, Osteens, & Oasis to shame. You have got to try the Catch..."

Bobby

"They have the best grits I have ever had. If you're from the south the grits will wow..."

Nick Adams

"We ate here today while on vacation and the food was great. We also enjoyed the rustic..."

RJB

"Ok first 2 say thy other guy who wrote thy other review has something wrong with him he only got 1 thing right and tht was the location is great he..."

Keith P.

"Interesting, and Worth the Journey. First let me say that I AM a cracker, born and raised in Florida, so I was intrigued by the opportunity to see a..."

Gumbo

"Delicious food, friendly service, and a wonderful view ✨ Came here for dinner on a Wednesday evening and were seated immediately. Our server Alex..."

Jessica Normal

"Saturday evening around 7.30pm second time here and the place was full. They were out of a lot of what was on the menu but Shrimp salad was good...."

Lisa King

"Great dining experience! We got there at the end of a big turn. The waitress was extremely knowledgeable about what the kitchen have and what the..."

Bill Kennedy

"Great place, great food, great service, great location. You get the beach vibe from the decorative dining room, and outside feels like a fish camp...."

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