Sopa Azteca, Wet Burrito, Chimichanga, and Enchilada Plate make Maria's more than a taco stop. The menu has a warm, saucy, plate-forward side that suits diners who want comfort without losing the salsa-led freshness.

The barbecue plates land with the comfort-food support system diners expect: mac and cheese, pit beans, cornbread, slaw, poutine, tots, and loaded sides that make the meal feel generous and complete.

This is a comfort-food pub in the practical sense: wings, charbroiled burgers, hot beef gravy plates, poutine, perogies, breakfast and shareable nachos all point toward filling food for repeat local visits.

The menu is built around familiar plates with substance: Prime Rib of Beef Au Jus, Greg’s Special Sandwich, Chicken Parmigiana, Braised Lamb Shank, and The Innsville Hot Fudge Sundae all land in recognizable comfort territory.

Hot and Sour Soup, Ginger Beef, fried rice, curry, and noodle plates give the restaurant a strong comfort-food lane, with enough familiar dishes to anchor an order even when the rest of the meal branches out.