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    Mayan Monkey Brewing

    3.9 (54 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
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    Wings
    Matthew V.

    Had an enjoyable experience unfortunately the place is not that busy and after we were seated, it took about 13 minutes for us to get any help whatsoever, but upon getting help, we ordered the sweet red chili with peanut wings two of the tamales the corn Collejero papas taquitos guacamole Asada tacos I really liked everything but the tamales were pretty average tasting, and the guacamole had radish surrounding it, which ended up leaking in to the overall flavor, which is pretty strange to drink. We tried the smoke Rosa beer and the Alma cucumber pilsner and passionfruit margarita the drinks were quite tasty. Overall service could've been a little more prompt. Maybe check in to see how our meal was which never happened.

    Nancy L.

    Nestled right in the core of Old Town Gaithersburg, this spot has great palomas, margaritas, and food. Fish tacos and ceviche are my two favorite things to order here. The ladies at the bar are always friendly. They are open until midnight with live music on the top floor on the weekends. Great local spot for dinner then a night cap.

    House margaritas
    Sahar R.

    Met up with some friends to check out the drink selections and food to see how the new spot was doing. Seems to have been a lot of turnover at this location in the past, so hopefully the newest contender is worthy. Nice selection of beer choices on tap, as well as a few cocktails. The margarita hit the spot, as did all of the beer selections. The obligatory order of chips and salsa was a bit on the smaller side, but the chips were freshly fried and had a good seasoning on them. The homemade salsa was nice and thick, with chunks of mango. And definitely had a bite to it. Also started with a couple orders of the corn callejero, which was a take on Elote. Absolutely delicious, and would order again 10/10. From there an order of fish tacos was plentiful, but the fish was not quite what we were expecting. A little heavy on the breading. Our friends both had the tacos pastor, which they said was delicious. Husband is weird, so he ordered a hamburger at a Mexican place. He got the Hueveon Supremo, which is a burger with loads of mozzarella cheese, refried beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, a Friday, and mayo. It was amazing, and blew away most of the burgers that places specializing in burgers serve. The soft roll was the cherry on top. And it comes with thin fries that were cook perfectly. The only dessert item available is a hot chocolate cake. It takes 15 minutes to bake, so keep that in mind. But it's a nice sweet way to cap off a good meal. We're glad to have the monkey in the neighborhood. This one definitely doesn't need to be spanked.

    Guacamole
    Chintan D.

    (4/5) This Mexican restaurant and brewery was a pleasant surprise! The space has a cozy yet modern vibe with high ceilings, warm lighting, and comfortable booth seating. It's tucked away in the historic part of town, right across from the railway museum, which adds a cool local charm to the experience. The food overall had great flavors. The vegetarian squash taco was the star of the night--fresh, flavorful, and well-seasoned. The tamale, on the other hand, was a little too mild for my taste; the potato mash inside could have used more seasoning and spice to bring it to life. Their fried cheese balls were excellent--crispy outside, gooey inside, and paired nicely with the dipping sauce. Chips and salsa came standard, and while the salsa was okay, it wasn't anything memorable. The drinks deserve a shoutout. Their beers are brewed locally and definitely worth trying--I had one of their drafts and it was crisp, refreshing, and paired perfectly with the meal. Service was friendly and the overall vibe was relaxed. This is the kind of spot where you can hang out for a while over good food and drinks. With just a bit more consistency in some of the dishes, it would be an easy 5-star spot.

    Carne asada tacos
    Kimberly S.

    Arriving just in time for their first brewed batch of beer, Mayan Monkey is the newest brew pub in Old Town Gaithersburg. Not really knowing what to expect, we came with open minds. Everything was so so good!!! The pretzel came hot and only with cheese - the truest condiment. Don't get at me with that mustard stuff. We got the carne asada and chicken tinga tacos. The carne asada were good, but I was very jealous of my partner's chicken tinga tacos. I treated myself with the chocolate cake desert - best I've had in some time! And their Raku beer was a light and delicious rice lager. The space is still recognizable from past brew pubs, the high ceilings carrying any sort of cheers from the bar to other parts of the restaurant, so up to you if that's a problem or not. Service was great, and we'll definitely make a trip back!

    Crab Gorditas
    Stephanie D.

    Love love love this place! The food, the vibes, and beer, and the music events have all been excellent. Whenever my bf and I are at a loss of what to do on a Friday or Saturday night, we never regret coming here to get fish tacos, some brews, and listen to local bands. It's always upbeat here and if you don't want to listen to live music you can chill downstairs at the bar or in the larger dining room. The staff are super friendly and attentive, the food is great (menu selections rotate but there are mainstays that are consistent), and I am so impressed with their beer variety. We just tried the tamales last week and Mayan Monkey's mole was extremely close in flavor to the authentic mole I got while in San Antonio recently. But if you don't want Mexican food they hav plenty of Latin-inspired standard pub classics like burgers, wings, etc.

    Ceviche
    Kenneth K.

    I believe this is Maryland's first and only cervezeria (Latin American brewery) and it did not dissapoint. This is our first time in downtown Gaithersburg which has a good number of Latin American businesses so this is an excellent addition to Montgomery County's craft beer scene. The food we had (tacos, cheese curds, and ceviche) was amazing as was all the beer we tried. The service was fast and friendly and ambiance resembles a bar and grill. The prices are very reasonable as well. We look forward to returning.

    Chips and salsa
    Alea V.

    Tried one of their house made craft beers and tacos. It was a bit pricey for what you get but the food and beer were good so I'd probably go back. I wouldn't come here super hungry, but if you want to get some beers with friends and watch sports, it's a pretty solid spot. The waitress was really nice and they seem to have live music on the weekend. There's parking in the back and a bridge that you can take over the train tracks from the garage. It's the kind of area where you wouldn't leave anything visible in your car if you catch my grift. Hopefully in the future the downtown area will get more places to hang out at like this.

    Chicharron gorditas
    Kerri C.

    We had a great experience today at Mayan Monkey. Our party first shared the queso fundido (delicious). For lunch, I had the chicharon gorditas and the corn callejero. I absolutely loved both of these dishes and would order them again in a heartbeat. For a drink, I tried the horchata which was amazing and the cosmo (made with hibiscus vodka) which was not a traditional cosmo, but in my opinion better. My general thoughts are, I wish the dishes would be a bit larger so you can share (are the dishes meant to be tapas? Or order a dish a person? The corn couldn't be a meal...) Maybe better explain/ re- portion the menu. Also, we're eagerly awaiting trying their beer. They're still waiting for their brewing license. Overall we'd definitely return when the beer is ready to go!

    Ceviche
    Liana B.

    Solid spot for happy hour in Montgomery County! Unfortunately there is no printed menu with happy hour prices but both shareable/small plate food and beer/cocktails were discounted. Highly recommend the nachos and the ceviche! The steak salad (not on HH menu) was also great for the price. On a Wednesday night, the place was pretty empty so will have to come back it in all its glory when it is busy - especially on a night with live music. We love all the locations this restaurant group has so we will definitely be back!

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    My friends and I had a wonderful dining experience. The atmosphere, food, drinks, and staff were all exceptional.

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    The food was amazing, so was the atmosphere as well, all the servers and workers are amazing as well.

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