Mayan Cafe

Stopped by this place after it was recommended by another server at a nearby restaurant. While the food was perfect, the friendly staff was even better. The Lima beans, just make sure you try them when you go. They didn't come with my entree but Margo brought me a bowl and I am glad she did. I usually don't get dessert but well worth the calories and the splurge!

So glad we finally got to try this little gem We made reservations and even though traffic made us late, the staff were so kind and there were no issues. Parking in this popular stretch is hard to come by, but if you check one block behind the restaurant parking is fairly easy to find, with just a block to walk. The interior is small, warm, and inviting, with great lower lighting for ambiance. The noise level of voices did get high, but it felt like a Saturday night on the town. If you want less noise, ask for the courtyard area, which seemed very low key and charming. We definitely recommend trying their cocktails. The “Spicy Mango Margarita” was a terrific option, as was my wife’s “Don’t Worry, Brough” They also offer a bourbon flight and dessert bourbon (we got the dessert one to-go and it was delicious). We aren’t usually huge fans of scallops, but after reading so many great remarks about the scallops ceviche, we had to try it and it was fresh, bright, and amazing. The chips were so good! For entrees my wife got the Cochinita Pibil (slow roasted pork) and I got the Duck with fried plantains and a very rich dark mole. Although i’ve tried duck elsewhere a couple of times in the past and thought it wasn’t for me, this version was slow roasted, tender, and so flavorful without a gamy taste. My wife’s pork dish was probably still my favorite of the two dishes. We each had half of our meals to take home. For dessert we got the Chocolate on chocolate. The sauce was close to a southern chocolate gravy (a rich loose pudding) and although the menu reads that it has chili in the sauce, we couldn’t detect any spice/heat. It was still very good. We will definitely be back to try other dishes and cocktails!

Loved our experience at Mayan cafe! Inside dining area is small and cozy, with warm tones all over. The decor is gorgeous. Our food was impeccable. Our table got two drinks, the don’t worry borough..the chips and guacamole, the empanadas, mayan burger and the flat iron steaks and my goodness. The only thing left on the table was a tiny bit of guacamole. Will be back for seconds!