Came here with my best friend after a very long day and much needed comfort food. When we arrived, we were immediately asked by the host if we had a reservation and when we said no, we were told there were no tables.. then she said she would go check and we were able to get right in. We totally forgot with everything we have going on that day that it was dine downtown. The menu looked good, but I was already set on getting pozole so we didn't order off the dine downtown menu. Plus, we've also been here plenty of times and love it already. We were really bummed to find out that you get charged for chips and salsa and they don't come out automatically without asking and it also the charge is dependent on how many people are in your party. Also, when the chips came out, there was only one salsa, which hasn't usually been the case. We're not sure if this was just some modifications because of dine downtown happening, but it was a bummer. We ordered the taquitos for an appetizer and those were OK..nothing special. I ordered the pozole verde with chicken, which is my favorite! And my best friend ordered the Carnitas plate. My posole was really good. It came with the side of the status and all the toppings. However, the Carnitas lacked flavor and were a bit dry. Neither of us would probably order that again. We also ordered a couple of blended mockaritas, one strawberry and one mango and both were tasty, but the strawberry would definitely needed another blend as there were a big chunks of ice. I think that because of the craziness with dine downtown..service and food quality we're a bit lacking, but I will always come back to Mayahuel for the pozole verde ! read more

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Sorry we wanted to love this place but here's the experience because we are Mexican food lovers and I cook Mexican food I know good Mexican food. The chicken mole was watery. The tacos res came with a fork and knife?! What? It was not so crispy and very runny but taste was not bad. The salsa lacked a kick. The service was overwhelmed and didn't come by until the end but they did have a caring attitude and comped us the chicken mole and brought us dessert which was very good. read more

It was an OK experience. The staff was great from beginning to end, so no complaints there. The food part of the experience was just OK. With so many options for Mexican food in the area, from really cheap to more upscale, there's a lot of competition for those wanting Mexican food. Hard to describe, but the food was lacking something. If it were a path, it would reach just short of hitting the final target. There was something that fell just short. It was ok food but nothing that blew me away, especially in comparison to the other options around. Even when asking for something spicier for salsa, it wasn't spicy. Just a little little tiny tickle on the tongue. read more

Tequila Museo Mayahuel - Camarones - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

Service started out really great. Passionfruit drinks were delicious. As soon as it started to get even mildly bus we didn't see our server much. The food came out quickly, but we had to ask for the chips which did not arrive and we for sure wanted to snack on that with our margaritas. The food itself was mixed, enchiladas with mole had really great mole but almost no cheese. The "salad" we got was basically a plate of hominy with very little flavor besides lime. The poblano soup was a puree with chips on top, it was ok, on the spicy end which I liked but not anything I would get again as it was just missing something. The interior was very nicely decorated, clean bathrooms, and while the service was stretched thin they were all nice and friendly. I think with a little modifications to their staffing levels there's a ton of potential. For the higher end pricing just excepted a bit more. read more

Been here a bunch of times. The food is always on point! The drinks are amazing and the service is phenomenal, of course the restaurant is filled with beautiful art and an elegant feeling read more

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Really tasty food with lots of food options and separate vegan menu that won't make you feel your a second thought. I would have given 5 stars, but they put alcohol in our mocktail. read more

Wow! We need to come back and work our way through the menu! Saw the Mezcal bar on the website but found out that hasn't been operating for awhile. However, plenty of amazing drink options and types of mezcal. Menu is so authentic and has a ton of variety! There are even amazing vegan options and a pris fixe vegan 3 course meal that looks amazing! Fresh ingredients. Great portion size. Staff very friendly and helpful. Well worth the trip downtown! Great indoor or outdoor seating. A wonderful evening! Highly recommend. Alvaro was an awesome server and helped to explain and offer suggestions. Kept the pace of the meal perfect! read more

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So Dine Downtown week is upon us and I found myself wanting to try out a few restaurants,so after taking a look at the many fine options available this year,I decided my 1st stop this week would be Tequila Museo Mayahuel on K street across from the IMAX movie theatre. I jumped on the OpenTable app and found a very nice reservation available for Saturday night at 7pm-could not have been easier to get a table.Parking in that part of town is always kinda tricky but as sometimes happens,I was running a bit late so I just parked at the parking garage located in the Esquire building a short block away-not sure if there was a better spot to park but for me the ease made it an easy choice. Once we arrived there right at 7p-there was a slight 5 minute wait due to how busy there were on this Saturday night but the hostesses could not have been more cordial-so it was no problem waiting. Once we sat down we had the prix fixe menu-Course 1-Sopa De Elote-Course 2 Chicken Tinga Tostadita-Course 3-Bacon wrapped Ribeye with Mashed potatoes and oven cooked potatoes and asparagus-Course 4-Tres Leches cake for $45. Only thing we added were a couple of very tasty drinks-my Oaxacan Old Fashioned($14.00)-which was very mezcal and tequila forward tasting and we got a drink called Passifora($12.00),which also featured blanco tequila and mezcal with passion fruit.Both drinks were out of this world but the Passifora was the much better drink and I would for sure get that again.Chips and Salsa($3.75)were also ordered,salsa was very good and chips were great-lightly salted. Overall we really enjoyed the fixed menu-found it was a really great value-The elote soup was perfectly textured and flavored-the chicken Tinga tostada was a perfect little bite-the ribeye was very flavorful and the the tres leaches was for sure not dry-which is the problem with many tres leches cakes. I would for sure say the best thing that happened with the Dine Downtown fixed menu is it gave me a nice sampling of what this restaurants chefs were capable of and definitely made me want to come back to try a few items on the menu in the future-which is a great thing to feel as your walking out of any restaurant. So if you find yourself on the fence trying to figure out a spot for a nice upscale Mexican dining experience downtown-don't hesitate to choose Tequila Museo Mayahuel-you won't regret it. PS...Our server that night Jorge was excellent-very attentive and very knowledgeable about the menu including the drink options from the bar-a very valued employee there. read more

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We have come here multiple times for our holiday party, The food and services have always been great and it still is. Full bar to make whatever drink your heart desires. However, make sure you check your account as my total should have been $20, not $20 tip for a $16 drink. read more

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Beautiful restaurant. Love the LOVE sign right outside. Great for a photo! My margarita was amazing so I ordered another one the whole beans were so delicious and full of flavor!! I'd go back just for those. My steak tacos were yummy as well! Great vibe! Attentive service. I can't wait to go back! read more

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Review is for RESTAURANT WEEK experience. Sub-par for multiple reasons. (1) There was a pre-set regular and vegan menu. I appreciated that they were mindful of dietary restrictions. However, I'm vegetarian and wasn't allowed to pick items from both menus. Why does this matter if they're the same price point? I picked the vegan option and date had the regular menu. (2) Ambiance is nice, tastefully decorated and clean. The chairs look very worn down, beat up, and probably just part of the esthetic. Sit long enough and I promise you'll feel the cushion springs on your bottom. (3) First dish - Soups - Both had great flavor but came out lukewarm. I had the carrot and my date had the elote (corn) which was very tasty. (4) Second dish - Appetizer - Regular menu had a comically small tostada the size of a half dollar coin. Vegan menu had two sizable potato tacos stuffed with plain mashed potatoes, doused in a fire hot sauce and topped with lettuce and tomatoes. Both tasted okay. (5) Third - Main dish - bacon wrapped ribeye for him. He asked for medium rare and it came out a chewy, medium well (no pink at all). I got pozole which was okay. The server nicely packed me the vegan spaghetti (other option) to go to try at home. (6) Final dish - Dessert - They ran out the tres leches dessert from the regular menu. It's Wednesday evening and you're sold out? Given that there are only 4 items on the menu for restaurant week, should this not have been disclosed to us at the very beginning?? They subbed it with a mango cake which had cream that tastes like artificial fruit. The cake part tasted like a pre-packaged Twinkie. My vegan cake was dense and also tasted pre-packaged. This is one of the few times neither one of us got through the dessert, which is usually our favorite part of a meal. (7) Service was okay, a bit slow at getting us the check but pleasant overall. It was $45/person, and with one drink/tax/tip we were at about $130. We were better off ordering one item we actually thought we'd like off the regular menu, it might've been more cost and quality effective. This experience was a let down, which we were truly sad about given the otherwise higher rating that this restaurant has. We thought that they would have Restaurant week streamlined with a sampler of their best dishes. Unfortunately that was not the case. :( read more

Lucked out and a parking spot was available right in front. This made a huge difference because we had reservations for Mother's Day and the closest lots were full. When I made the reservation I asked if they would be serving their regular brunch menu and I was told yes. They were using their regular menu, not brunch. That was a disappointment. However, just about everything on the menu sounded great! We ordered drinks, I got a strawberry mocktail so yummy! We ordered the pumpkin seed dip which was good. it needed salt or the chips needed salt. I got the Pistachio Mole and my Mom got the Camarones Moctezuma which had big generous shrimp. The entrees were really great! The server was meh. She did her job but didn't seem too excited to be there. The decor was nice. It was really loud with conversations and blenders. I will go back! read more

So we stopped by on Husbands bday for happy hr. The service was good and the food was GREAT! We had 2 of the taco de adobo, 2 taco flights (beef and chicken) and the asi sabe margarita which is like a watermelon/cucumber combo which was also delicious! We sat outside and the weather was perfect for downtown people-watching. Sooo why only 2 stars you ask, well because before and while we were there I was on their website ordering from the happy hr menu. When our bill came it was a little over $30 more than it should have been! When I asked the waiter about the prices and showed him the online prices at first he asked me "well when did you take that picture?" I showed him that I was actually on the live website. He was stumped so he goes to get the manager. He was nice enough but basically was like oh it needs to be updated and THEN brought me out the physical happy hr menu! I was a tad bit irritated because why would you not have A. Given us a physical menu when we were seated or B. Have your website updated and since it was NOT honored the prices listed! The manager tells me that he would give me a "discount" but there was no accountability and essentially it wasnt a "discount since we paid significantly more than the prices that were listed. Oh and when I was ordering I literally had my phone out, referencing the online menu. But for the fact that the food was SO GOOD, I probably would not go back on principle alone. After seeing that the website prices were different and that we had not been given the physical menu I feel like they should have honored their online prices! read more

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Attended an after hours venue here. Full bar. The food was decent for what it was. One pollo, carnitas, and carne asada street taco. One can mingle in the large bar area or outdoors on the patio. Dead center of downtown Sacramento. read more

Tequila Museo Mayahuel - Taco plate - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

I went to Mayahuel for lunch with colleagues, and we started with the chips, salsa, and guacamole. It was addicting, just as any good trio should be. Fresh, flavorful, and definitely the highlight of the meal. For my entrée, I ordered the Arrachera Mexicana con Enchilada. The rice and beans were average, and the enchilada itself was okay. The chicken enchilada was on the dry side, though the generous amount of sauce helped. The flank steak was cooked well, but it felt like it was missing an extra element. Some sort of chimichurri sauce or added seasoning would've brought the whole plate together. Overall, it was a decent lunch spot with good service. read more

Tequila Museo Mayahuel - Arrachera Méxicana con Enchilada - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

We came in on a Thursday evening, made a reservation through open table. Greeted and promptly seated when we arrived. Place was pretty busy, and the server was fantastic. Food Items: Chips, Salsa, Guacamole - 4/5 - pretty good portion for Guac and chips were replenished a few times. Salsa was alright, felt like I should've asked if they had a spicy salsa. Pistachio mole chicken - 4/5 - this was an experience. Good portion size. Chicken was tender. I found the mole pretty mild. The rice was unusually tasty. Drink items Oaxacan Old Fashioned - 3.9/5 - also an experience. Sweet. Chocolate bitters were an interesting touch. Overall, it was a nice visit to try this space. Would encourage others to check them out. Note: The do not validate parking, also, parking is interesting. The Hilton lot was closed, so I would try the other parking garage on 10th first and take the short walk. read more

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Me and my coworker happened to find this gem while working in downtown Sacramento. It was an unexpected surprise. We had the Camarones Moctezuma al Tequila and the Grilled Fish Tostadas. Both items were excellent. They were seasoned just right. The flavors in these were like nothing I've experienced before. I hope to visit again. read more

The enchiladas de mole and the guacamole are delicious. We also ordered carnitas and salsa. Love coming here! read more

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This experience was far better than the first visit. It was around 3pm Thursday so easy seating. Ordered chips, salsa and guac- it's not complimentary and that's fine. I enjoyed the taste of the guac. Not too chunky and not all the was smashed. Good flavor! 5/5 Steak tacos- they were good i was not interested in the onions and peppers in it 4/5 Green Enchiladas - i liked how simple these were and they weren't over powered with too many seasonings. The verde sauce is what brings the flavor! I wasn't fan of the rice tasted more like a premade bag to boil rice 4/5 Mexican mule - didn't taste but judging how fast it disappeared 5/5 Mayahuel Fresca-5/5. Refreshing, strong perfect amount of sweetness. Service- 5/5- hostess was welcoming and quick also had a smile! The server was also welcoming, very attentive and did not rush us. read more

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We sat outside during the warm summer night. The drinks were really strong. I ordered the Oaxacan old fashioned. I didn't really care for the Camarones as I didn't enjoy the tequila infused sauce. It was edible, but not the best. I would visit again for their drinks and perhaps other menu items in the future. read more

Tequila Museo Mayahuel - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Everything was uhmazing! The service was great! The atmosphere was beautiful. The drinks were tasty and strong. The food was delicious. The beet part for me was the dedicated vegan menu! Five stars! Would definitely come here again!!! read more

Tequila Museo Mayahuel - Tacos Dorados de papa - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

WOW FACTOR? No. Service started out great and our dinner came quickly. Then it took 20 minutes after finishing our food to have the server return and another 10 minutes to receive dessert. Restaurant is still too noisy for us. HAVE AGAIN: Mole Poblano con Pollo is still very good, but needed to be a bit spicier (however, it was perfect for my dining partner). Margarita lime custard was good but no longer outstanding. NOT HAVE AGAIN: The Carnitas de Atacheo was without flavor - way too plain. Nieve de Mazapan was disappointing because it did not have the dulce de leche and our server never came back for us to ask for this missing ingredient. read more

Came here for lunch since they are part of the Sac Battle of the Taco Super cute inside! Chips & Salsa 3/5 didn't love the chips but that's my personal preference. Guac 4.5/5 good flavor, small portion Dobladitos de poblano 5/5 delicious cheesy poblano goodness and good portions Tacos arracherra de res 3.5/5 flavor was okay, meat a little dry Tacos de adobados 4.5/5 great flavor, cheese involved Service was good, water and drinks stayed filled. Had a nice lunch but would not necessarily go out of my way to return based on this meal. read more

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Polite service, nice atmosphere, tasty drinks and delicious food. I got a pistachio mole vegan dish for the second time. So so yummy! Chipotle dip, my sons got tacos and they were very happy with their choice. read more

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Mole Poblano con Pollo! Peeps this place has world class mole and 5 star service! Salsa and chips are a must here and the drinks are strong. Eduardo from Jalisco was my waiter and he was both personable and super attentive! He also quickly put my little guys order in after we sat down so his food came out early. Parents you know this move and it's appreciated...Eduardo is a homie and offered some of the best service I've had in a very long time. Although this was my first time it seems like the sort of place you can't go wrong no matter the order. Wife got an interesting enchilada dish which was also superb but the Mole is popular so I'd start there for your first visit. Orale.. Enjoy! read more

Tequila Museo Mayahuel - Mole Poblano con Pollo and Cadillac Margarita. - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Visited La Cosecha by Mayahuel the night before after my friend recommended it and loved the food. He mentioned the chef had another restaurant that was a little more upscale inside and next to the Sheraton hotel behind the Capital building. I had to do a little research and discovered it was Tequila Museo Mayahuel. Parking was not easy, I had to circle the blocks 3 times until someone left from the metered parking spot. There is a garage next to the restaurant but it was full by the time I arrived at 6:53 p.m. Arrived and I was sat down quickly. I waited for my server for a bit and finally one said they would be right with me. I had my drink and entree picked out so it worked out fine. Jorge was my server and he was really cool and had cool glasses. I asked if he could please put my alcoholic drink on a separate check and he happily obliged. I had the Passiflora drink which was my favorite drink ever. It's hard to find a good passion fruit drink and this one tasted fresh. For the entree I had Tacos Poblanos de Arrachera which came with the most delicious beans as a side and 3 steak tacos with a guajillo sauce. The steak was chunky and full of flavor and cooked with no pink, but it was still very tender and juicy. These were hearty chunks of steak so 3 tacos was more than enough for one person. For dessert I had the Margarita Lime Custard which tasted exactly how I wanted it to. If you love key lime pie, this is for you. I'm pretty sure I've seen someone make this on TikTok and it's like the Carlota de Limon dessert, but I've never had the time to make it and it's for sale here. I was sad when I finished it because it was too good! Definitely need to dine here if you're visiting the Sacramento area. I drove 20 minutes to eat dinner here. read more

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I came here with a friend for lunch and we had a really nice experience overall. It was a relaxed midday stop, and the place had a comfortable, welcoming vibe. We decided to split the guacamole to start, and it was a great choice; fresh, well-seasoned, and served with plenty of chips to share. For our main dishes, my friend ordered the adobo tacos while I went with the adobo plate. Both dishes were flavorful and satisfying. The adobo meat was incredibly tender and clearly well-marinated, and the rice on the plate stood out with its rich flavor rather than being an afterthought. Everything tasted freshly made and thoughtfully prepared. The only small drawback for me was the portion size of the meat on the plate; I wished there had been a bit more, especially given how good it was. That said, the quality definitely made up for it. Service was good throughout our visit: friendly, attentive, and efficient without feeling rushed. read more

The location is great. It's in the heart of downtown near the IMAX theater and not too far from the capitol and cathedral. There is mainly street parking nearby but there are two large parking structures within walking distance. The service was great. Our server came by multiple times to ensure our meal was up to our satisfaction. We came in a larger party and they were still able to get our food out quickly, I'd say in around 15 minutes. They have an expansive liquor list, especially tequilas (as given by its name). The food was delicious. I was a big fan of the guacamole and chips. In particular, the tacos were good. More similar to "white people" tacos but still had a bit of an authentic street taco taste. The prices were a bit pricey. I'd say to expect to walk out of here for around $45 for a meal for two making this a ($$$) for me, Bottom line/TLDR: solid Mexican food. read more

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Visiting from out of town and we were craving for some excellent Mexican cuisine and was thrilled to find a place within walking distance. The chicken and shrimp tacos were absolutely fantastic! Their old-fashioned cocktail was delightfully unique, almost like candy, which I mean as a compliment. I highly recommend this spot! The atmosphere was incredibly warm and relaxing, and the waiter Alvaro was exceptionally professional, providing insightful menu recommendations that truly reflected high standards. Stay away from the main K street strip... this place is great and safer. read more

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I have been here a few times and love it! First, the decor is beautiful. Second, their food is full of flavor and delicious. I have tried a variety of items and it becomes harder to decide what I want since I know it will be great. Though you have to purchase chips and salsa, it's worth it as the chips are thick and the salsa has a blend of flavors with a good amount of spice. Their guacamole and cocktails are good too! The service is great! The gentlemen that have served us are nice and attentive! Check out my pics and you will definitely want to give it a try! read more

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We came here for the vegan chefs challenge! The inside is cozy, and romantic ambiance. We had both of the main courses offered on the menu. Jorge, our serve, was delightful, attentive and very accommodating. We will be back! Prices were so reasonable for the four course vegan menu at $45 a person. read more

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Indoor/Outdoor seating I like that they still have a separate vegan menu. 3.5% "Kitchen Retention" fee was on my check. I haven't been in a while so that's new. I don't mind it but I was surprised because i didn't know about it and it wasn't posted around or on the menu. (I didn't see it if it was). I found out when I got the bill. I saw hooks under the bar..I would've liked one at my two top to hang my bag rather than sling it on the back of my chair. Foodwise-- it's good, it's creative.. Service on this recent visit was good-- could be better. read more

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Amazing food, awesome drinks and cool decor. My visits here are always the same, good service and chill vibes. Some of the best margaritas in the city, highly recommended. Some of my favorites are pictured here. For appetizers, the chips with salsa are zesty but you can add the fresh made guacamole. The shrimp ceviche is very good but a hefty portion so should be shared. If ordering meals, the tacos are tasty, the Cameroons are my go to, served on the blue tortilla shell. Looking for a spot for Mexican cruise, this is the place. read more

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Haven't been here in FOR.EVAH!!! Sadly I was a bit underwhelmed from my old memories. I will say it seemed like we got there at the end of a HUGE rush they looked to be short staffed and it felt like it. Server was a bit overwhelmed and forgot my tortillas for my dish, we had to ask twice for salsa refill and he just wasn't as welcoming as i remember the staff here. But - the chips and salsa was great as usual. The ribeye with chorizo was good and my salmon was crispy and cooked perfectly (but why did T he white rice have an odd flavor). The Salmón en Huitlacoche typically comes with the tropical side salad but they subbed the Dios de Maíz for me - although I didn't see any pepitas in it the salad was good! The server was nice enough to comp a beer and the chips and salsa and apologized when he brought the check because he knew he was busy and hadn't paid us much attention. It was our anniversary dinner and came here for nostalgia- we used to come here alllll the time when they first opened. We weren't totally heart broken with the experience although a bit disappointed. I feel badly for staff when they are overworked- maybe someone called out sick or something. We will still keep it keep it on our list - until next time Mayahuel! read more

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Food was amazing! Going back to celebrate my graduation! It was the best pozole that I've ever had at a restaurant!

Pros: Nice vibe, chile verde was good. Rice was a pyramid mold. Cons: server did not bring or offer chips and salsa, which I saw at other tables near me. Beans and rice, tho tasty, were barely warm. read more

One of my fave Mexican restaurants! This place is always a good time and they have excellent tequila-based cocktails time and time again! The service is always quick and friendly! I have added some photos from this time's visit with friends! Everyone enjoyed their food :) read more

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Party of 7 for a Saturday night, reservations much in advance, seated in the COA Room near the back wall for amiga's Scorpio Season birthday festivities. Our server was Maria A, and she did an amazing job. Very busy night with other tables with bigger groups than us, at least in our seating area/room which wasn't even the main dining space. Started with a shared order of guacamole (salsa and chips complimentary), and additional baskets of fresh chips as needed when the main food orders got delayed/backed up. Drink orders came out promptly (both cocktails and nonalcoholic/virgin mocktails). The table got the Mayahuel Paloma, Skinny Margarita, Mango y Chile, Maya Margarita, Mexican Mule, Lalo Cantatrito, can of Long Drink seltzer, and Asi Sabe. After the drinks, the entrees didn't arrive until an hour later. For mains, we all got arrachera tacos, mole enchiladas, brochetas (chorizo y queso), carnitas atacheo x2, crema chile poblano soup, spicy pistachio mole. The grilled fish tacos they ran out of, as well as shrimp, so those were substituted with adobada I think. I attended the Paws, Pubs, and Grubs event last week where I got to try samples from Mayahuel's menu, and I decided to go for those specific items again. Mine was the half order (cup) of their signature poblano soup and the spicy pistachio mole con Pollo which came with plain rice and choice of tortillas. I liked the soup very much, and the pistachio mole (gf) was interesting, but I'm partial to the more traditional mole poblano with Mexican rice. No beans with this dish. The complimentary birthday cake slice was the mango mousse butter cake and it came with a sparkler, fun! read more

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We found Mayahuel on the list of restaurants for the yearly "Dine Downtown" event. We had never been here and didn't hear much so we were open minded. Parking is tough- had to do the expensive garage and there is no validations from local restaurants. Jorge, our waiter, was pleasant. Hubby and I got different items so we can sample different items. Poblano soup was flavorful but consistency is super then. Corn soup was sweet, good consistency. Mixing the 2 soups probably would've been perfect. Rib Eye with mashed potatoes and roasted potatoes; rib eye was soft, cooked well, but the thinnest rib eye i've had at a restaurant. The roasted potatoes were not good at all. Salmon with mango sauce; salmon was okay, rice was average. and mango sauce was too sweet for a "mexican" inspired entree. The dessert was a tres leches cake and a mango cake...both tasted like they came from a cheap grocery bakery. No one in our group of 4 finished the dessert. Based on the dinner we had this evening, it's definitely a pass for us... read more

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Great spot to check out if you're staying next door at the Hyatt. Green Chicken Enchiladas tasted fresh and perfect size for lunch. Have been here a few times when visiting Sacramento and never disappoints. 5/5 Mexican spot read more