Maria's Bar & Grill — Restaurant in Downey

Wet burrito. Not worth the stop no more! Been eating here since it was Esters taco house. Maria's/Esters was always a must stop when visiting, but now the quality just isn't the same. They have a special note "50, since the 50s" but it is not. Trying to incorporate new style tastes and keep quality from the past just isn't working. The burritos used to be so good. Packed with meat in and on top with good refried beans melting cheese, now you get a mediocre burrito with dry meat and pinto beans. A wasted stop before I leave town. Also the micheladas weren't even good this time, we're better...

I was in town for work and craving authentic Mexican and this place hit the spot. The al pastor burrito was one of the best I’ve ever had and the green chile to top it off made it all the better. It was so good I returned for a second meal a few days and was pleasantly surprised when the staff remembered who I was and my order. Everything from start to finish was flavorful beyond words.

This place screams authenticity and has a family feel to it. It’s certainly worth the stop in if you’re traveling through and have some time to relax and enjoy a 36oz beer. Check it out and enjoy a nice...

This place is a hole in the wall with a small bar and a few booths. I missed it as I was trying to navigate with Google. It doesn't have a super clear sign but it's worth going. My dad and I came here after seeing that our normal place was packed. So worth it! The salsa was amazing. They give you homemade tortilla chips with that salsa and it's bomb! We ordered the molecaje and queso fundido. Also amazing. They had the dodger game on and it was a bit noisy but overall a fun time with great food. I can't...