Mayahuel in Astoria is an absolute must visit for great tasting Mexican food. We had the brunch menu which was simple and had a nice variety to choose from. We had the Baja fish tacos, they came as an order of 3 and were crispy, fresh, and bursting with flavor. We also had the chilaquiles with steak, the green sauce softened the delicious tortilla chips perfectly, the eggs, avocado and sauces were savory and all together a perfect dish. The margarita was refreshing and dangerously good! Service was top notch friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home. Bonus: they offer a 4% discount if you pay with cash. It seems many restaurants are doing this. Only downside? Parking is tricky with limited street parking, but it's worth the hassle. I look forward to go back for dinner since they are famous for there grilled octopus. read more

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Great service! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute and comfy space![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food and drink was yummy ! Great happy hour! We will come back again to try more ! Cheers ! read more

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I visited in cinco de mayo. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place was packed but did have a waitlist to join and option of eating and drinking at the bar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I had the carne asada tacos which were tasty and the carnitas that had chicharon on it. Sooooo good! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Mariachi band played and service was fast.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'll be back! read more

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Another great meal at Mayahuel! This is one of my favorite restaurants in Astoria. I always have great food and drinks and the staff are very friendly and attentive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Large space with plenty of seats and always nicely decorated. The bar area was full today for happy hour.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This visit I finally made it here for happy hour (Happy hour is weekdays until 7 pm at the bar). The website is constantly updated to show the specials each day (happy hour, taco Tuesday, etc.) I went with a classic margarita with a tajin rim, the happy hour tostada and the happy hour tacos (2 per order, can't mix and match.) Everything was delicious and a good portion. The baja fish tacos were a bit heavy for me, and the batter may have been too well done (maybe the fryer oil was too hot?) , so I removed some of the batter as I ate it. Still tasty and satisfying but I prefer the shrimp tacos that I've had in the past. read more

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It was definitely a great experience, the food was delicious, very savory and well made! The service was really fast and the staff kept on checking on us and that made us feel great about the experience! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is nice, it has decorated walls and some different signs where you can take a group pic![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Mayahuel - Mexican Near Me - Astoria, New York

Loved this spot! The food here was so fresh and flavorful. My highlights are the enchilada de mole and the guac. The tuna tartare was a little on the salty side, but paired well with the chips that comes with it. They have happy hour deals that we wanted to try, but you do have to sit at the bar for those. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a cute spot to hang out with friends or for a date night.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our server was also very lovely and knowledgable. Would def come back, especially for the mole! read more

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My friend and I went to Mayahuel for Taco Tuesday, which is basically three tacos in a margarita for $20. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was busy but not overwhelmingly busy for a lack of better terms.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We got a couple of different tacos- the chicken al pastor was my favorite and it was nice to have a non-pork version of an al pastor taco. The service was great as well. I would return back. read more

Food here is really good but it is way overpriced especially for the neighborhood. Staff is friendly but service is very slow. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Decor is nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I came to Mayahuel a few months ago for dinner and am just getting around to sharing how amazing the food was. I ordered the camarones zarandeados (prawns with guajillo butter and mole oil), and wow -- the mole oil brought such a rich, unexpected depth. I'd never had mole on seafood before, and it was flavorful and indulgent in the best way. I paired it with the tlayuda for a full meal. You can order it with protein on top, but I had it plain with black beans, Oaxaca cheese, and a drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette. While it wasn't as show-stopping as the shrimp, it was still delicious -- felt like an open-faced, crispy Mexican pizza with a fresh salad on top. My friend ordered the carnitas tacos which she said were very good and Juicy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant itself was fairly quiet on a Sunday, and the service was attentive.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Prices felt fair for the quality. Mayahuel is easily one of my new favorite Latin restaurants -- definitely high on the list for Mexican in NYC. It's a little underrated, so put it on your radar. read more

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Last night, we went to this Bar/Restaurant. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside was cozy yet spacious, and the ambiance instantly transported me to Mexico.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We were there for a cocktail-making event -- and it was an absolute blast! The host nailed everything, from the setup to sharing the history behind the mixtures, gin, mezcal, and even the types of glasses to use. Learning about the anatomy of mixology was fascinating. We enjoyed some delicious food, met new people, and picked up a few new skills along the way. Honestly, what more could I ask for before a weekend shenanigan? read more

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Another great brunch experience at Mayahuel. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The food and ambiance, are definitely something to talk about.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The steak was cooked to perfection, their home fries are the best in town, and the drinks were flowing and strong. The downgrade on 1 star is for the service given today. My party and I waited a little over 30 minutes, before we were acknowledged. We were seated by the waitress and left to wait . Besides that it was wonderful. read more

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The BEST Mole ever!! Hands down! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Place is absolutely gorgeous for a cute date or girls night out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Menu is small yet full of flavor, please try the enchiladas de mole superb!! Service very attentive and welcoming Definitely recommend it! read more

Mayahuel - Enchiladas De Mole - Mexican Near Me - Astoria, New York

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is physically beautiful and the servers were nice[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], but I was slightly disappointed in the food. The mole in the "pollo con mole negro," for example, was a bit generic -- not as rich, complex and flavorful as mole negro should be. The chicken was not cooked in the sauce -- just plunked on top of a small puddle. On the other hand, the gorditas, shrimp aguachile and chiles en nogado were very good. read more

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We were hanging around Astoria exploring and we stumbled on this place through my quick (but thorough) research on yelp I decided on Mayahuel. I love when I go on a whim and it works out in my favor. First impression walking in is that they really thought out the design. the finishes are so well done and beautiful. the restaurant wasnt overly crowded but had a few tables. One of pet peeves is when a restaurant has space and sits you right on top of another table. This was not the case here. They understood the assignment and sat us on a nice corner with a great view for people watching. We ordered queso fundido con chorizo, carne asada tacos and chorizo octopus tacos. I was so impressed with the food. They did a great job with presentation, service, and cookery. When I am in the area I will definitely come back. P.S. They surely make a good margarita! read more

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Wow every dish was amazing. Blown away. Every ingredient was fresh. Every bite told a story. Light and layered. Every spot on my tongue touched sweet,sour,salty,tart, and earthy. The tortillas had great texture abd flavor. The lemon drop was great. The violet hour drinks to die for. The salsa Macha here was nutty and flavorful and not spicy, just perfect spice. The thyuda was the best. So many flavors. The juxtaposition with parm, lettuce, cheese and beans. Yes. The aquaciles insane delicious. Great sauce. Nice hint of heat. The seafood toastsdo perfect. The corn esquite best i ever had. The chicken mole yummy. Perfect chicken and flavor. The steak tacos outrageous. The housenade gansito im still craving. Exceptional staff and beautiful decor. Ivan and uylisus thank you. read more

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The bottomless brunch was fantastic - i didn't feel rushed and waiters stopped by often during my time. The food was even better, def try the huevos ahogados read more

We had such a great time last night! The food was a surprise with its elevated simple but complex flavors. We ordered several dishes to share but honestly my favorite was the tuna tartare served with the silkiest avocado mango puree and lightly fried sweet potato chips. Highly recommend! They have happy hour which we didn't even realize till we received the bill. The drinks were really nice, you have plenty of options from the traditional to more swanky type. The staff was so friendly and our server was very attentive. It was our friend's bday and they sang and treated her to dessert. The restaurant is pretty spacious and has three different areas to sit in. It's great for large parties, they easily can slide tables together. I'm definitely going back for the tuna tartare appetizer and excited to try other dishes. read more

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We decided to come check these guys out for brunch. When we arrived we were seated right away drinks, we had the unlimited option for Margaritas , also tried the White Sangria drinks were good service was a bit slow I don't think they had enough people working drinks took some time to arrive by the time they came we needed refills. On the Food I had the Enchiladas Suiza they were really good, good salsa verde.. Hubby had the Breakfast Burrito also good & also tried the Steak & eggs which I recall is a small added charge , steak was very tasty. For dessert we tried the Flan & Tres leches they were both very good. Nice looking space, good music playing, it has a fun vibe & decor, service could be better since the wait times were a bit long , decent prices overall good food & drinks we enjoyed our brunch. read more

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What an awesome hidden gem, located at the end of a rather quiet block in Astoria! I found them on Yelp and after looking at their recent reviews and photos, dinner plans were set. As soon as I walked in, I noticed the absolutely gorgeous ambiance. I love how the space just seems to keep unfolding as you walk in. The dining room in the back is pretty massive yet feels quant at the same time. As for food, I got the Tlayuda (Crispy Corn Tortilla, Black Bean Puree Oaxaca Cheese, Salsa Morita), Quesadilla (Corn Tortilla, Oaxaca Cheese, Salsa Molcajete, Guiso Of The day) and the Baja Fish Style Beer Battered Tempura (Salsa Morita, Cabbage, Spicy Mayo, Pico De Gallo). While they were all delicious, my favorite was the fish tacos. I could legit eat 6 of those in a row but a las, I devoured the three I ordered. Would I come here again? In a heartbeat! It was a Monday night so it was rather quiet, though I imagine it's a pretty lively setting on a Friday or Saturday evening. read more

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I've been wanting to try Mayahuel for a while. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The cocktails and vibe were great.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I wasn't a fan of the chips but they weren't horrible. The fish tacos were seasoned well. Will def go back. read more

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For starters we thought the menu was way too small for a Mexican restaurant. The two enchiladas they had both only came with chicken. We started with chips with a variety of salsas after the waitress recommended it. We can't understand why she recommended this after she asked if we liked spicy, and we told her only if it's light spicy. All the salsa except one were so spicy they were barely edible. The one that wasn't spicy tasted terrible. It tasted like a green oil. What was quite weird they gave us more salsas than they did chips, and we were three people. They did give us extra chips after I asked for them. For entrees my sister and I had the enchiladas suiza. The sauce was good, but we didn't care for the meat or the enchiladas themselves. The only saving grace was the sauce. The rice and beans it came with weren't good. My husband had the shrimp tacos, and he thought they were good. I asked for sour cream and I specifically told the waitress we each wanted our own. She came back with one tiny serving of sour cream the size of a dime! Then I had to get up and get the waitress for more water. She should have saw the water was almost gone when our entrees arrived and immediately refilled it. We definitely won't be back. read more

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I enjoyed this new spot great happy hour 4 margaritas two appetizers $46, fantastic bartender! . Food was delicious we had nachos with chicken and the Baja fish tacos -spicy but not after the 2nd bite. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance was festive.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The chairs at the bar need to be able to maneuver better (maybe plastic on the bottom) they're a bit high . Comfortable once you get in them read more

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Came here for brunch and it was pretty good. The menu is small and they have bottomless for $30 but we weren't planning on drinking. It's mostly savory items for brunch, which French toast as a sweet dish. The restaurant was nicely decorated and there were plenty of seating. The server was friendly and greeted us right at the door. Our food was served in a timely manner. The flavors of the dishes were pretty good and price was reasonable for it. Would recommend for a Mexican brunch in the area. It's nothing too special or different but it's good. read more

Mayahuel - Enchiladas Suizas - Mexican Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Such a delicious flavorful meal! My favorites were the jumbo shrimp appetizer, fish and carne tacos! It's hard to nail fish tacos but they did it right with the crispness and the taco shell wasn't soggy. Also the guacamole was a unique take, so good! I tried the octopus as well, definitely recommend everything! They have a photographer who takes pictures and end of the evening can buy a photo frame, reminds me of an amusement park lol I thought that was a different experience. Staff was friendly & attentive with a fun vibe. Next time no pics, just coming for the food! read more

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We had dinner here on Saturday and were glad we did. The drinks were good and the nachos/food were good too. Although they weren't on the menu, we asked, and they kindly made them for us. Spacious room towards the back of the restaurant. I recommend trying them. read more

Mayahuel - Fish tacos - Mexican Near Me - Astoria, New York

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I came here for happy hour after completing the Tea & Milk Elite Experience because it was conveniently located across the street. I'm so into happy hour food right now because it's the right portion for dinner. I chose to dine outside since it was a beautiful day. I ordered the elote and queso fundido from the happy hour menu. The items were smaller versions of the actual appetizer, but it was enough to share with another person. I ended up eating half of both dishes and took the other half. read more

Mayahuel - Elote and Queso Fundido happy hour style - Mexican Near Me - Astoria, New York

My boyfriend was super excited to try this place out! Traveled all the way from the Bronx and had a great meal! The dining room had a lot of space and for a Sunday night was filled a partial of the way. Appetizers were great with flavor! Even the main course were just as filling and delicious! I just wish the actual food came out hotter. Maybe they wanted everything to come out at the same time but the temperature for all the food truly lacked for me :( Hope to be back again soon. read more

Mayahuel - Carne Asada and Enchiladas Suizas - Mexican Near Me - Astoria, New York

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I had a great deal time here a little while ago! The service was nice and inside is very artsy and cute. We got caso for the appetizer which was melted cheese on a skillet and after a while it was a big hard to scoop up... tasted delicious though! We got one of the stuffed pork and mole enchilada. I love mole sauce and it was very good. Stuffed pork was very very very rich. It was in a creamy nutty sauce and they sure pack is with meat!!! I was very full after having a bite. I had a great time here tho! Very cute and nice ambiance, would be good for a date night, girls night dinner, or any celebratory meal! read more

Absolutely love this place from its vibe to its food. The atmosphere was cozy and on the fancier/trendy side which I appreciated. The waiters were very friendly and had great recommendations. They were also super attentive and brought water, napkins, and utensils when needed. The food was delicious and packed with flavor. None of the dishes or drinks disappointed. Definitely recommend this spot! read more

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Love this Northern Pacific Mexican food with an Oaxaca touch! They do $30 bottomless on weekends and have a lot of other specials during the week. The guacamole was so fresh and don't leave without trying the tres leches! read more

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As terrible as any restaurant can be. Worst service ever! The waitress took half an hour bringing drinks, which came after very mediocre food was served. All tortillas were wholewheat, which tasted like cardboard. Nobody warned us. [[HIGHLIGHT]]No ambiance whatsoever.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Beautiful Dinner service and experience in Mayahuel. Everything was delicious flavorful and spot on. Came to celebrate a birthday here and was very happy that they had no wait time lots of seating everyone was kind and food was 10/10. Drinks were so good too. The carne asada was cooked perfectly it was flavorful great portion and filling came in a delicious sauce that just tied it all in together. I also got the baja fish tacos. Great amount of fresh it is fresh crisp batter could eat about 10 of those. The highlight of the night was really there dessert special it was the churros de maíz. My family is Mexican and never got to try this in Mexico so we were very shocked to see they had this here it was just the best dessert we've ever had. Sweet cinnamon warm and felt like being home in Mexico. Would come back for that every night overalls Mayahuel never disappoints read more

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Amazing food, great service & [[HIGHLIGHT]]very beautiful inside[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] ! Came 30 minutes before my reservation & they still sat us down with no problem. Would definitely come back ! read more

Mayahuel - Baja Fish style Carne asada - Mexican Near Me - Astoria, New York

I've been to Mayahuel twice once for brunch once for dinner. Loved both experiences. Food is delicious. The menu's are different depending on time of day. Margaritas are strong! If you want to do bottomless for brunch your entire party has to be a part of it. The guac is really good. Service is kind and attentive. Ambience is trendy and the place is always decorated beautifully. The owner I've met him both times is really nice and friendly and wants to connect with his patrons. Mayahuel is def a great staple to the neighborhood. read more

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My husband and I have had this restaurant on our list for a while, I'm glad we were finally able to check it out because it was amazing! Our server was so nice, he suggested a few cocktails which we went with. But they were smooth and tasted delicious. We started with the queso dip which came with 4 warm corn tortillas, the chicken mole and the enchilada suizas. The main courses were fresh , flavorful and very filling. We can't wait to come back to try some of the other items. read more

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Food (3/5) - Eggs were perfect consistency, yolks were runny but whites were cooked. Enjoyed the presentation, was very slick. Salsa was a little too salty for my taste, and the tortilla was a little soggy. Otherwise it was just the right amount of kick. More adventurous folks may desire hot sauce, which is also on offer. Ambiance (3/5) - More a bar / nighttime restaurant than a brunch place - come here for good music and colourful décor, lively / dance-y. Not busy during daytime on the weekend when we went. Service (4/5) - Wait staff were very attentive and service was very prompt. Gave us plenty of time to enjoy our food and wrap up. Price (2/5) - Food priced quite fairly 15-20 per dish, drinks a little steep for the area, 6-8 for orange juice / coffee. read more

Mayahuel - Huevos Rancheros - Mexican Near Me - Astoria, New York

Mayahuel is a nice restaurant and it's not as small as it looks. I went on a Friday night and they had a DJ playing. The server was attentive, he regularly checked in on us. I got a cocktail and guacamole. Both were yummy. The guacamole to chips ratio was off so we ordered more chips and we got charged for it. Which I think was not cool. I got the chorizo and pulpo tacos and they were very filling. My only thing is that the tortilla should be warmed up beforehand so it can have a different flavor. Overall, pretty good for a drink and for a dinner date or just hanging out with friends. read more

Mayahuel - Chorizo & Pulpo - Mexican Near Me - Astoria, New York

Service was good although food could've been better. We started with the guacamole and the aguachile. The aguachile was incredible. It was spicy and bright with fresh lime, it tasted very fresh. The guacamole was pretty disappointing. My guess is that it's supposed to be come creative elevated version but it didn't work for me. It had no cilantro, onion, or jalapeño. All guacamole staples. It was basically mashed avocado with too much lime with some red oil in the middle and pickled carrots. Despite mixing everything it was still not spicy and lacked an authentic taste. The steak tacos were good although served cold and I was expecting corn tortillas but got flour instead (there was no option on the menu). Overall our experience was good and I would probably go back for the aguachile. read more

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I've dined here for dinner several times and the service is top notch. The waiters are attentive and friendly. The ambiance is cozy and pretty. The drinks are authentic and the steak entree is to die for. Enchiladas are alright. Appetizers are always interesting and rotating in flavor. We did order a chocolate lava cake dessert that came out rock hard (could not be cut at all to eat, even with a knife) and the waiter didn't understand the issue.... Fortunately they replaced it and the makeover was correct. Overall, some tweaks needed when incidents occur, but otherwise, a staple community restaurant! read more

One of the best Mexican restaurants in Astoria, perfect for date night. Pretty under-recognized. Quality in everything they do--you can tell thought is put into everything. From flavors to plating style to even how to go is managed, they've created a great experience. The owners and managers are calm and confident people who you can tell take pride in this spot. Plenty of options on the menu. The taste and texture of the fish tacos were really standout--such a popular dish but Mayahuel does it best. Other items have also been good. Some items are on the smaller side and the price point is understandably higher for the quality. read more

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