Maya Restaurant   

The Sandoval brothers run the successful Maya in Manhattan, and decided to open one here. They decorated the odd-shaped space in a SoMa high-rise with lovely silver accessories and a wall of flowers in mounted vases, then wrapped the entire package in a peach-tinted interior. You'll find Mexican flavors but also the elegance of French presentation. The guacamole is served in a silver accented volcanic-rock molcajete. One great starter is the shrimp-stuffed chile relleno brightened with creme fraiche. We recommend such entrees as the mariscada -- succulent sea scallops, mussels, prawns and clams with black rice -- and the luscious mole poblano. Crepas de cajeta drenched in a sauce of caramelized goat's milk are a wonderful dessert.