Maya, a regional Mexican eatery from the Charleston-based Indigo Road Hospitality Group, will open its doors on Friday, September 24th. The new restaurant will be found at 479 King Street – the former home of The Macintosh.
Executive Chef Brett Riley has created a menu that includes items like Esquites made with Fresh Corn Off the Cob, Ancho Chile Mayo, Serrano Chile, Epazote, and Cotija Cheese; Duck Carnitas Taco with Confit Duck, Guac Taquero, Escabeche, and Chicharron; and Gobernador, a quesadilla with Chipotle Shrimp, Poblano Chile Rajas, Red Onion, and Cilantro. You can see photos of select dishes below (all photos in this post are by Andrew Cebulka).
From the bar, cocktails – available on tap, frozen, and handcrafted – are made with authentic Mexican ingredients like tajin, ancho, tamarind, and cachaça. The beverage menu, anchored by the signature Maya Margarita available on tap in both tequila or mezcal varietals, offers a selection of cocktails, wines, cervezas, and a list of spirit-free mocktails.
A press release from Maya, describes it as “inspired by the Mexican coastline where the jungle meets the sea, the restaurant's interiors and outdoor patio feature a zen modern aesthetic and coastal vibes flush with bright whites, reclaimed timber, and organic furnishings.”
Opening hours of operation will be Wednesday through Sunday from 5 pm to 10:30 pm (with extended hours until 2 am on the weekends) Guests can also anticipate a special late night menu and weekend brunch in the coming weeks.
