Mayas on Magazine {Restaurant}

 

Last week, J, BFF Randy, and I met for dinner at an establishment that J & I had long wanted to try, Mayas (Nuevo Latino). It is in the same block on Magazine Street as The Shops at 2011.

Mayas is a Latin American restaurant in the Lower Garden District serving Latin American, Cuban, and Caribbean dishes.

The atmosphere of the restaurant is warm and welcoming.

We started off with three cocktails--- a glass of red wine for J, a blackberry mojito for Randy, and a Patron margarita for me.

For an appetizer, we noshed on an amazing trio of guacamole--- pineapple guac, crab guac, and blue cheese guac. Each of them were delicious. They were accompanied by the most creative chips. The presentation was spot on.

For our main courses, we each had a different yet delicious meal.

J. enjoyed the Chicken Tropical - Grilled marinated chicken breast topped with a mango salsa and mango jalapeño sauce served over ranchero black beans and rice with sweet plantains. I like the M on the plate.

Randy enjoyed the Jamaican Scallops - Scallops sautéed in fresh pineapple juice, jalapeños, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, and piri piri sauce served over rice.

I dined on one of the most delicious fish dishes I have ever tried, the Tropical Fish - Grilled tilapia topped with a sweet mango salsa and mango jalapeño sauce
served over ranchero black beans and rice with sweet plantains.

The food, atmosphere, and service were all stellar. I will definitely be going back to Mayas really soon. I think this Magazine Street restaurant deserves a visit by you also. I really enjoyed the company and the food. Yum!

Mayas is located at 2027 Magazine Street. Dinner is served Tuesday- Thursday from 5:30 –10:00 PM and Friday-Saturday 4:00-11:00 PM. They are also open for lunch.

Check out more of their menu by clicking HERE.

Mayas facebook page: click HERE.

Health Update

I went to my new cardiologist at Ochsner (Main Campus) today. I really liked his demeanor and communication skills.

I had another EKG before seeing the doctor. I am still in A-Fib, but I figured as much.

The doctor studied all my former reports and was ready with possible scenarios.

I have been prescribed a medication for the A-Fib. He wants to see if the medication will help or solve my A-Fib issue. He also has ordered a Sleep Test and a Stress Test. Both appointments are coming up soon.

He has also referred me to a Heart Specialist who I will see in about one month.

So we do not know a whole lot more, but I do know that I was very impressed with today’s doctor. I feel very well informed of all possibilities--- good and bad.

Mayas, y’all!