Maya Mexican Bar and Restaurant

There is no shortage of bars and restaurants in Cebu City. You will not run out of places to go since there is so much to do and see in the Queen City of the South. If you are craving for quality Mexican food, then you can find it in Maya Mexican Restaurant.

Maya Mexican Bar and Restaurant

Maya is the probably the closest you will get to experiencing Mexico, a country known for sophisticated culinary culture. The ambiance of the place is laid back and subtle as it was created to be a casual restaurant and tequila lounge. The interior and the general atmosphere mesh antiquated aesthetics with modern elegance perfectly. 

Maya adopts traditional recipes and utilizes fresh local ingredients like naturally raised pork and locally grown Boer goats. Their dishes reflect the inventiveness of Hispanic American communities of the American Southwest and the genuine Mexican cuisine that unites well-known Mexican street food from the stalls of Mexico City and family dishes from the coast of Mayan Riviera.

Maya is also known for having the largest selection of 100% pure agave tequilas in the country. They boast a collection of the best Blanco, Reposado, Anejo and Extra Anejo tequilas, most of which are unavailable anywhere else in the Philippines. These drinks come with efficient service and are reasonably priced, ranging from Php150-Php10,000 per shot.

For those who are into ballroom dancing, particularly bachata or salsa, and are also looking to enjoy drinks and quality food, then Maya Mexican Bar and Restaurant is the perfect place to be.

Maya Cebu Salsa Night

Maya was designed by artisans from Mactan Island, Cebu and Mexico. Its first level and alfresco are great for the traditional dining set-up, while the second level is where all the dancing happens.

“Every Wednesday is Salsa Night where ladies get free drinks, and Friday night is for Latin dance party which starts at 9PM. Members of Cebu salsa club usually gather at 11PM.”

 Free beginner’s lessons are offered. There is no entrance fee, but the drinks served are appropriately priced and not cheap. If you don’t happen to have a dancing partner, there are dance instructors hired by Maya so you can dance a song or two.

If you want to join Cebu Salsa Club for Salsa Night at Maya Mexican Restaurant, check their Facebook page for updates as they host a regular event, and check if the event is running. There is no cover charge. They have drinking promos, and you may try out their most popular one which is 2-for-1 Bacardi Mojitos all night. As it is also a Latin dance party, they perform other dances as well like bachata, merengue and reggaeton. Make sure to bring your most comfortable dancing shoes, as you are sure to dance all night along with great company and music.

Their business hours are Sunday-Thursday 5:00PM-11:00PM, and Friday-Saturday 5:00PM-2AM. They are located at The Crossroads, Banilad, Cebu City, 6000, Philippines. You may Call Maya for dinner reservations at +63.32.238.9552.similique sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollitia animi, id est laborum et dolorum fuga.