Cueva Maya

A few girlfriends and I were visiting Milan and looking for an alternative to Italian food.
We found Cueva Maya and decided to give it a go. The food was delicious and our waiter Mattisio was very friendly. We came right as the kitchen opened with no reservation so we were forewarned that it could take 20 – 30 minutes to get our food– well, that was not the case. The service was prompt.
We started with the complimentary chips and salsa (spicy:) and ordered margaritas. Two of the gals got the pineapple margaritas (7 €) and described it’s taste as «sitting on the beach.» My friend and I split a 1L pitcher of the classic margarita (28 €) Deliciously tasty and very strong. The only thing about the margarita– the glass rims were heavily salted. I prefer less salt than more salt, however, a straw easily fixed that.
We also got the guacamole appetizer (8 €) with the salad on the side. Also delicious. The guac had a more creamy consistency than that of what I was used to but it melted in your mouth and was a good combination to even out the salty chips. The side salad that came with it had a nice crunch and was drizzled with a creamy dressing. Soon after we had finished devouring the guacamole and chips our entrees arrived.
My friends each ordered the the quesadillas (8 – 10 €) one with vegetables and the other with funghi. They cleared the plate and said they enjoyed the dillas. My other friend and I split the pollo fajitas! (22 €) They were some of the best fajitas I’ve had, especially after an overdose of Italian food. You could tell the seasoning did not come from your usual «fajita seasoning» packet but the dressing was made in house and it was tasty. Sizzling hot and packed with fresh chicken. Along with the chicken came flour tortillas and a side of cheese, tomatoes, refried beans and homemade sour cream. I am not one who likes sour cream but this places’ cream had something addicting about it. We both cleared the plate!
To top off dinner, we had a few more tequila shots. The night was already good, but it got better. The waiter gave us some of the shots as a gratis! That was a pleasant surprise.
As college students new in Milan we were looking for a fun place to dance the night away. Mattisio was helpful in suggesting a few good places that stroked our dancing fancy.
Finding this small gem in Italy really hit home in curing our guacamole (food) cravings and the service was great. I would definitely come back if I find myself in Milan or the area again.