Maya del Sol Kitchen is open for lunch three days a week (Wed-Fri) from 11:30 until 3pm, and on Sunday for brunch 10-3pm. While his dinners are all the rage, fans don’t necessarily have to wait until weekends to enjoy Sanchez’ expertise behind the counter. It’s a dinner experience you won’t soon forget. Ample serving sizes, just enough to satisfy the palate without overindulging.
According to Sanchez, although he focuses on serving up quality dishes paired with exceptional wines, he likes to change it up, to sharpen his culinary skills.įive dishes ideally paired with five servings of wine for a cool $60. Mexican fare may be Sanchez’ main course, but every now and then he’ll throw guests for a loop and host Italian or French night, among other worldly themes, and all with the same measure of originality. Weekend patrons who like a little surprise may want to keep tabs on Maya del Sol Kitchen. Another of Maya del Sol’s artistry is their ability to make seasonal changes to the menu, using the freshest produce available. Guests with allergic reactions to nuts or shellfish should make them aware when making reservations. Rather they are getting the real deal, unique Mexican dishes created with passion, dishes not found anywhere else in the low country.Įven though Maya del Sol is extremely welcoming, they offer a limited vegetarian menu upon request, and are unable to accommodate vegan or dietary restrictions with most of their dinner meals. Guests realize they’re not chowing down on the same old run of the mill quasi-Mexican food offered up in the plethora of Mexican themed restaurants that dot the greater Charleston landscape. According to Sanchez, he revels in his creative flair, utilizing what he has left in the kitchen.Ī surprise menu aside, due to his authenticity more often than not, Maya del Sol dinners are sold out ahead of time. Perhaps an even bigger twist is that Sanchez along with Chef Tim often have no idea what they’re going to prepare until a few hours prior to dinner time. The one caveat is that folks taking part in the five-course meal have no idea of the advance menu except for the overall theme, only discovering what they will dine on after all have arrived. His ‘Chef Table’ menu is decidedly Mexican with five different wine pairings however, Sanchez does like to mix it up on occasion.
Situated at 1813 Suite B Reynolds Avenue just a stone’s throw off Spruill Avenue, his latest location preserves his authentic appeal while taking the dining experience to the next level.Īlthough Maya del Sol Kitchen is open for lunch three days a week and offers Sunday brunch (10-3pm), their main focus centers around reservation only, five course dinner seating’s Thursday through Saturday, often with two settings (6pm & 8pm) each night. Having built up a solid following over the past 10 years, it didn’t take discriminating tastes long to rediscover Sanchez’ newest locale.
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Prior to the pandemic and facing higher leasing rates, Sanchez shuttered his eatery, continuing to hone his skills downtown at R Kitchen, all the while maintaining he would find a suitable location for another authentic Mexican inspired restaurant.įast forward to January of 2021 and Sanchez recently celebrated the first full year of Maya del Sol Kitchen. The Chicago native has been delighting discerning palates in greater Charleston for over a decade, starting with his original Raul’s Taqueria on Rivers nears Remount, before setting up camp in the Olde Village of North Charleston as Raul’s Maya del Sol. However, that is not the case with Raul Sanchez. Whether they are trying to appeal to the masses or scrimp on costs, often they do not serve entrees that reflect their true Mexican heritage. While several so-called Mexican restaurants throughout the low country claim to offer up real Mexican fare, most are serving a slightly watered-down version of Americanized Mexican food. Five Course Meals Set Authentic Mexican Themed Eatery Apart
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