The food is absolutely outstanding here and very unique: Pipián con pato - cannot be missed Chef spicy salsa - fabulous, especially the chocolate sauce Ceviche crudo península with salsa negra - amazing Pollo con mole - very very good Sikil Pak - wouldn't get again The molcajete also looked great. The ambiance is great - main room totally works for a date, the back room is a bit off with the TV, but very nice. The staff are fantastic and very helpful when ordering. I also love the Mexican wine samplers. Will be coming back for sure. read more

Went ~6:45 pm on a Thursday and got seated right away. There were a number of people dining there but there were still a good amount of seating available. Our waiter was very friendly. Sopes: 2/5 there wasn't much flavor to it Queso: 3/5 it was thick and cheesy and it was an effort to eat. A lot bigger than we thought it'd be -- it came with chips and tortillas. Would not order again Fish ceviche: 4/5 this was a delight ! It was light and citrusy with a dash of spice here and there Lamb chops: 4/5 seasoned well although hm we did ask for medium rare and it seemed to have been well done. I really enjoyed the side it came with too gelato: 4/5 read more

Lets start with the ambiance, it's dimmed, clean, and beautifully decorated with warm tones. The customers service was exceptional. Very homie, and friendly. Juan our server did amazing explaining the menu and wines. Their wine selection is outstanding. We got a sparkling rose from Mexico. The food was also outstanding. We started with the ceviche crudo, and salbutes both amazing. Main entree's was molcajete mixto and piña loca. Everything was so fresh and full of flavor. Will most definitely comeback! read more

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Best full service Mexican food in the city!! Our waitress Julia was the GOAT. My boyfriend and I ordered a few different dishes. For appetizers we got the queso fundido and the ceviche crudo peninsula. Both were amazing and had generous portions. The white fish was so fresh. For main dishes we ordered the panuchos, a taco de maya, and the Mayan mole con pollo and the were all spectacular and had fantastic flavor. The drinks and chips and salsa were great as well. Can't say enough good things about this restaurant. One of our favorite experiences after living and eating all over the city the past 4 years. Wish we came in sooner. read more

Cantina Los Mayas - Queso fundido - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

For this price point I expected much higher quality of dishes. For the pork chop, I enjoyed the flavors but it was extremely over cooked and dry. To the point where it was just not pleasant to cut, chew or swallow. The ceviche was alright but the ikura was very fishy, which indicates a lack of freshness. The passion fruit flavors it was paired with was also not my favorite. Overall, I do give points to the presentation, ambiance and drinks which were fine. The food was just not worth it at all. Pricey and mid. read more

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A good start to 2026 SF Restaurant week! Ambience was great - decor, music, and noise levels were lively but not deafening. Service was great - all of the dishes were explained clearly and our table was kept neat. For SF Restaurant week, we did the $75 option. The dips and the ceviche were very good. I had the roasted half chicken (forgot tot are a picture), and it was a bit dry. The churros, while presented well, were hard, not warm, and overall were a letdown. Had me craving Fercho's in Hayward. Overall the restaurant is good. But for SF restaurant week and at the price point, I was expecting more from the entree and dessert. read more

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Awesome high-end Mexican. We found Cantina Los Mayas searching Yelp for highly rated restaurants walking distance from Golden Gate Park. 2 blocks north of the park, it was a 10 minute walk. Reservations are a good idea- the place started to fill quickly on a midweek evening. Roger runs the front of the house. He was helpful with menu translations and suggestions. They start you with free tortilla chips with 3 types of salsa from sweet to hot. For apps we each had a Mayas taco: 1 cochinita pibil & 1 fish. Both were excellent. Served piping hot with fresh veggies & sauces. For mains I had chuleta de cordera: lamb chop, medium rare, as tender as I've ever had, very tasty, and a side of broccolini. My wife had Empanadas de Maya with shrimp. Total for 2 with 20% tip came in under $125. Service, food, atmosphere were all excellent- we'll be back. read more

Cantina Los Mayas - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

I was super excited to try the food here! Unfortunately I am sorry to say it did not meet my expectations and was pretty much a complete let down. They started off with a negative by seating us 20 min late (yes we made reservations) and the service was ok a bit awkward on the servers part. All the apps we ordered tasted exactly the same and had all the same garnish. The main dish we got Molcajete and is was just sad. Barely sizzled , Octopus was completely rubbery with no char, there was literally 1 pc of scallop and it came with only one tortilla each....what a disappointment! The flavor of it was actually good but it was poorly executed for sure. Not sure what the high ratings are about??? Im think maybe since it's one of the only Latin places in the richmond, the food needs improvement. read more

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Best michelada I've had in my life! Everything is well done and the menu is exciting and full of diverse options. Mexican food is my favorite cuisine, I've lived in SF for almost a decade and this place has to be one of the top. We walked in on a Friday evening, short wait without reservation, and there were people coming in all evening. They were super busy but service was nice and polite. Can't wait to come back to try the rest of the menu! read more

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This restaurant had been on my list for quite some time. I decided to make the trip over for dinner for one and let me tell you, I am beyond happy with my decision to try this place! Saturday evening and pretty much all their tables were occupied. With only having opened 45 mins prior to my arrival, I was amazed to see how busy they already were. I decided to sit at the bar and although it took some time to get in my order (drink and food), the bartender was nice enough to acknowledge my presence and quickly get my order in after. To drink, I got a Michelada and it was absolutely phenomenal! Delicious "tomato" mix and it was served in a cantarito de barro. Garnishes were pretty (and yummy as it was fruit). For food, it was their happy hour so I got guacamole - 4/5. Slightly missing some salt to taste but I loved how they added slices of red onion and micro greens on top. Chips y salsa - 5/5! The house salsas were out of this world!! My favorite were the habanero and darker colored one. Taco de Cochinita de Pibil - 4/5. Delicious and paired so well with the salsas. Piña de Mariscos - 5/5! Absolutely delicious!! I was beyond impressed with this dish, presentation is beautiful, seafood is so fresh and juicy. I was already quite full and chatting with another person when my piña arrived so I ended up taking the whole thing home, cutting off the stem and just taking the pineapple itself with all the juicy goodness. The next day it was just as delicious. Spacious location, very clean and well maintained. Low-lighting but perfect ambiance. Loved the music choices as well! All in all, I definitely recommend this place and will most definitely be back to try other items from their menu! read more

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Wow! I work nearby and drive by so often and had t had the chance to visit until last night. The service is great. The bar is stocked. They focus on wine and upscale dining. They also have a back room for more room to set up food for a party. Yummy tacos, shrimp, mole sauce, and vegan options. read more

Cantina Los Mayas - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

My friends and I came here for Restaurant Week brunch. Each component of the meal was well done, but it wasn't the most bang for your buck in the sense that I could've just done the regular menu. On the Restaurant Week website, their three item brunch menu was listed for $30, but they were actually charging $35. The sikil pak Mayan pumpkin dip and housemade salsas with cacao and mango were tasty, and I've never had anything like the cacao salsa, which tasted almost like a mole salsa. They were stingy with the chips though, as they gave us a small bowl to start for 3 people. In my opinion, each person should've gotten their own. They then charged us for another small bowl. For the second course, I chose the quesabirria over Yucatan style French toast. The quesabirria (one piece; their regular menu comes with two pieces) was filled with a good amount of meat, and the French toast was deliciously custardy. The third course was a choice among a sopes Benedict fusion with Cochinita pork, scrambled eggs with mole sauce, or chilaquiles. We all enjoyed the sopes, and the potatoes were really nice and crispy. Overall, I'm still glad I checked out Cantina Los Mayas! read more

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I've only been here for drinks, but wanted to write a review as the service we experienced was phenomenal. The bartender was well-versed on the wine selection and helped us choose some great wines. He also brought us a few chips and a salsa trio, which was so nice and unexpected! The salsas were all amazing. I definitely want to come here for dinner sometime. read more

Ngl the menu had so many exotic dishes with words I didn't know of that it felt like a vocabulary test. I loved the uniqueness. The appetizer was mid. None of it was refreshing. And for $14??? Wow. The chicken mole tho was glorious. It's one of those dishes that makes you more conscious and intentional about life, because to truly appreciate the flavors, you have to concentrate deeply & be completely present. read more

Wanted to like this spot, but the food just wasn't up to par for me. Ordered tacos, quesadillas and ceviche. The meat just wasn't that good - tried the pork and steak. Ceviche was decent though, but nothing special. Service is friendly and attentive. They did serve my quesadillas with the wrong meat though. I did tell them and the server happily replaced it. So that was great service. Came here another time and got drinks. My friend got fish tacos I believe. Those were good, but not the best. The drink was definitely good though! I don't recall what I ordered. But i would come back again just to sip on cocktails and enjoy the vibes. read more

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We had a nice meal here! We ordered chips and salsa, scalloped chayote potatoes, Mayan mole, and the quesadilla de maiz. I regretted the mole dish as I didn't enjoy the flavors and textures, but I'm open to coming here again to try something else. Staff were friendly and the ambiance was fantastic. The warm lighting made the experience more enjoyable. read more

Cantina Los Mayas - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

Fun place and very good option if you're in the Richmond and looking for Mayan food. I would definitely go back if a friend wanted to check it out! My friend got their Cornish hen and that was my favorite! Meat was trendy and juicy. I helped him finish it-- nibbling off the bone with my fingers. I had the white fish crudo and it came with a sweet potato or squash cubes and some puree and it was too sweet for my liking and not tangy enough. I also got the salnut with nopales and though it was pretty tasty, it was very greasy. I had to wipe my fingers after every bite. I had their Ixim cocktail and that was good! The table next to us got some white wine and ended up ordering the bottle with big smiles. Great atmosphere and fantastic service! Again, would definitely go back if I were in the area or a friend wanted to give this place a try. read more

Amazing, amazing, amazing! Come with friends as we did to maximize sharing opportunities and try some of everything. It's all delicious and the upscale casual vibe of the restaurant provides the perfect ambience to experience with a small group. Things we tried (all recommended): * Sopes * Salbut * Ceviche * Guacamole & Chips * Sikil Pak (traditional Mayan dip) * Quesadilla de Maiz * Pipian Con Pato * Branzino Frito (my favorite) * Chamorro de Borrego * Postre de Familia My friends fell in love with several cocktails, but don't miss the wine flights if you're into wine as I am. I recently returned from a wine tasting weekend in Paso Robles where I had a wonderful time, but almost enjoyed my 5-glass flight at Cantina Los Mayas more than any of my tastings there. Each wine was exquisite with the delicious food and presented so beautifully by our engaging waiter. read more

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Another amazing experience. I live nearby and am able to come fairly often. Always warmly welcomed with excellent food, drink and atmosphere. Also love the music selection!!! read more

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Cantina Los Maya's is hands down one of the best dining experiences. The cuisine is consistently amazing, and the cocktails are just as memorable. The atmosphere is lovely with beautiful music that makes you fall in love with the food, the place and the people. The servers are attentive, genuinely knowledgeable, and make you feel right at home from the moment you walk in. Do yourself a favor and try their Old Fashioned, it is a real treat. We will absolutely be back. read more

Cantina Los Mayas - Mole - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We came here to celebrate my daughter's birthday, and it was such a great experience. The food was absolutely amazing. We started by sharing chips and guacamole along with the hot salsa--everything tasted incredibly fresh. My daughter ordered the branzino frito with frijoles charros and cleaned her plate, which says a lot. I had the pozole verde (vegetarian style) and the tacos de jícama, and every bite was bursting with flavor. For dessert, we shared the churros, and they were so delicious--perfectly done. Overall, a wonderful meal and a place we will definitely return to. Side note: parking in the neighborhood is pretty rough, so plan ahead. read more

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My fiance had a great experience here for a brunch, so I thought we'd come here with my parents since they love mole dishes. Everything was perfect here - from their cocktails, salsas (these are ADDICTING), fried branzino that was very fresh, and even their delicious desserts. We had a great time here and the staff was also very kind. I'd come back here to try out their brunch! read more

What a great experience! This is a solid 4.5 all around. Came the other night. We ordered a ton of food - the empanadas, the panucho, the mixto platter and the churros. Also the chips and salsa. I was surprised they didn't have a huge tequila selection but it is a wine bar after all. The salsa was interesting. Not my favorite but the mango habanero was good. I was surprised that the smaller dishes didn't come with a ton of food - the panuchos and the empanadas were pretty small but delicious nonetheless. The star of the show was the mixto platter! A huge stone platter filled to the brim with octopus, carne asada, shrimp, chicharron. So much flavor and so fresh and delicious. The churros were also superb. All around a great meal. read more

Cantina Los Mayas - Molcajete Mixto - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

Stopped by for Sunday brunch. Reservations were easy and parking was not too bad. We were greeted and seated quickly by the server. The restaurant felt a bit cold, likely because of the decor that is wood based, some Mayan rugs hung and quite spacious. They had a large wine and cocktail menu. Too early to drink. So I got two crunchy tacos for myself, mole polle for sad and the seafood dish for mom. Everything was tasty and not over seasoned. Pricing was reasonable, coming to around $40/person with tax and tip included. read more

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We enjoyed the wine flight so much! It went well with the food. Our server Roger was great helping us with wine selection and descriptions. Service was great. Ambiance and music lovely. Salsas, sopes, and ceviche maya were all so flavorful and fresh. The mole con pollo is something I would absolutely order again. I'm so happy we didn't skip getting the cream filled churros before we left. Glad we came! Looking forward to our next visit. read more

Check your credit card bill! The food was ok, the service was very disappointing. We, a party of 4, left a 15% tip due to poor service, but the server manually changed our total and charged my credit card for a 25% tip instead. This is theft, plain and simple. I would not recommend this place to anyone who values honest service. Because they use mobile tablets for payment, I didn't have a physical receipt to verify, so I couldn't dispute it with my credit card company. I have tried reaching out to the manager several times to resolve this, but they have ignored my calls. Check your credit card statements carefully if you eat here. Extremely disappointed with the lack of integrity here. read more

There is much to love about good Mexican food and that is exactly what you'll find at Cantina Los Mayas. This spot was absolutely perfect for our big group dinner (about 10 folks). We were all seated in their private back room and we couldn't have asked for a better vibe. We could all chat with one another, even across the big table, share plates, etc. Okay back to the food. Everything was incredible. Some favorites from the night had to be the ceviche and the seafood kabobs. Can you tell I love almost anything seafood? The ceviche was packed with so much flavor and loved that everything tasted so fresh. The grilled seafood kabobs were amazing, I could have eaten 5 more. We shared plate after plate of delicious dishes like this, different kinds of tacos, chips and various salsas, and so much more. We had wine of course and ended the night as all nights should end, with churros. Very happy our group ended up here for a great night and great meal. I'm not in the area often, but will have it saved on my list of SF places to make it back to one day. read more

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If you are looking for authentic Mexican food that doesn't include the obligatory rice and beans, we have found the place for you. Cantina Los Mayas is one of those rare finds that surprise and delight you beyond expectations. We were greeted at the door by Juve who welcomed us and explained the Yucatán influenced menu and stopped by our table a few times during our meal. Our server was Juan and he led us through the small plates menu options we were considering. He made a few recommendations we followed and found the tastes melded perfectly. With two generous pieces of everything we found three small plates plus guacamole and chips to be more than enough. With terrific margaritas, Mexican wines (and a yummy espresso martini) the evening's experience was perfect until we had a scoop of the house made ice cream which put it over the top. We highly recommend Cantina Los Maya. read more

We live in the neighborhood and have been looking forward to trying this restaurant. The service was terrific. Roger was our bartender/server. He was so attentive and social. We had the queso fundido, sopas, panuchos and ceviche peninsula. We enjoyed it all. They have happy hour everyday they're open, which is rare to see. We sat at the bar and it was a nice ambiance. We can't wait to go again and try the other dishes. Well worth multiple visits. Their sister restaurants are Violets & Taqueria Los Mayas - such a great branch to have in the Richmond. read more

Cantina Los Mayas is a great spot for a group dinner! They have a private room in the back that can hold up to around 20 people. The room is very bare bones, but the incredible food and service made up for it. We tried a bunch of things and loved it all! Super fresh ceviche, jicama and pork tacos, flavorful seafood skewers, mole chicken, chips and salsa and probably more that I am forgetting. The meal also ended with the most delicious churros. Heaven! Service was awesome. It was a long meal but it was nice to relax in between courses. The meal also came with a wine pairing, which basically meant that they kept the wine flowing all night long. Can't beat that! read more

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The tacos are legit good. The conchinita pibil (pork) hit the spot for me. The ceviche is a it different, sweet rather than salty, but still not bad. They also provided complimentary chips and salsa. read more

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The servers clearly love the food, I feel like everyone here had a passion for what they were bringing out of the kitchen. Seriously top notch quality, service, and taste. We went on a Friday night around 8:30, and the place was full of smiling diners enjoying the food. Not too loud though. read more

Amazing food. We got the enchiladas which hands down were the best enchiladas I've ever had - super flavorful. Even the sauces for the tortilla chips were amazing. The place was not full when we got there around 11-11:30 AM on a Saturday and the service was nice. It would be nice if the portion size was bigger as we were still somewhat hungry after finishing. Overall a great experience however! read more

Cantina Los Mayas - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The food is incredible. I'll go into more detail, but if you're wondering, you're going to have a delicious meal. I was planning a large group dinner (10 people), and came across Cantina Los Mayas and decided to reach out. We essentially finalized all details via e-mail, and they were professional, helpful, and so, so accommodating of our requests, dietary restrictions, and more. They have a semi-private back room that's perfect for this sort of thing, and we had a blast. Most importantly, the food was outstanding. We had several courses, and everything from the immensely flavorful homemade salsas to the phenomenal ceviche peninsula to the panuchos (damn!) to the jicama tacos to the seafood skewers (banderias pilche) and the kicker, the mind-blowing churros to finish off the meal...it was all delicious. There were a few minor hiccups that day due to some miscommunication between the person I dealt with via email and the staff in the restaurant that day, but everyone was so cool about trying to make sure we had a great time that it was impossible not to. I don't live on this coast, but I'm hoping to be back someday soon. Thanks all! read more

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Loved this spot! Came for brunch at noon on Sunday and we were the only ones when we arrived. They take reservations on Resy though and I think dinner is their main draw. The menu was extensive for brunch and we started with the grapefruit mescal cocktails - strong and delicious! We asked for chips and salsa - definitely do this they give you a green salsa, mango, and a mole type chili salsa which is addicting. We shared the mole chicken enchiladas and panuchos with cochinita pibil. The enchiladas come with three and beans with a lot of rich mole sauce. The panuchos are small and shareable- highly recommend. Looking forward to coming back soon! read more

We had a great experience at the chef's table while in town on vacation. I don't think we could have eaten more chips and then all wolfed down our meals. Just when we thought we were done, we had some of the best churros we have ever had for dessert. Really enjoyed it, approachable even for a family! read more

Came here to celebrate a graduation. Had a reservation for 4 people at 630 pm. Arrived 30 minutes earlier, which wasn't a problem. Got seated shortly after checking in with the host. Reviewed the menu and noticed we received two different menus. One was for the Dinner menu and the other one was the Especial menu which includes an appetizer, entrée, and dessert for $45 per person. However, if you order from the especial menu the whole party has to order from it. So, what we order: Food: - Molcajete 5/5 -panuchos 2.5/5 -mignon 5/5 -cochinita sopes 5/5 -asada tacos 5/5 - sampler dessert 10/5 (the best dish) drinks: -margarita 3.5/5 - uno mas y me voy 5/5 -cant recall the name but it was like an horchata alcohol drink 4/5 Overall, the food was really good. The service was great! The ambiance was nice. They had music playing but not too loud. Nice place for a date as well. read more

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We had a group of 8 and they were fantastic! Very attentive and provided suggestions for food choices but honestly everything here was delicious. We had queso foundido, panuchos, sopes, ceviche especial, moljete, mole, and the chamorro. Everything was delicious and their drinks were amazing. We really liked the espresso martinis, progresso, mango margarita, and rosé. The service here is top tier and they make you feel like family. We also had the desert platter and tried all the desserts and the flan was out of this world and the cabelleros ponchos con hechos and that was honestly the best dessert I've ever had. I wish I could give this place even higher than 5 stars. read more

Food is 4 stars especially if your into a sweeter experience in Mexican food. Food tasted fresh with good taste. They have a dark sauce that was out of this world accompanied by chips. I ordered the molcajete and the ingredients were fresh. I'm used to it filled to the top with sauce. The sauce you could taste the pineapple which was good but not my favorite styled sauce. The service was about two or three stars. People who sat before after us were attended before we were. It took about 15 minutes to get our first interaction with server. The quesadilla took forever to arrive. The waiter said he would check on it but never told us why it took so long. The when it arrived had charges that it shouldn't have had. I wouldn't go back to this place except to have chips with that dark sauce and a beer. read more

Whenever I'm here, I always have a craving for a great and affordable glass of wine and some fancy Mexican food (sometimes I just need more than a burrito, know what I mean?). Definitely stay out with a fun cocktail or ask about their wine. They will always have fun recommendations and let you taste before they pour you a glass. Also get a dip. Whether it's chips and salsa, guacamole or their traditional Mayan dip, you won't be disappointed. Next step - I need to try their brunch! It's fairly new so it's on my things to do list! Menu looks great for our little neighborhood! read more