Cantina Los Mayas — Restaurant in San Francisco

I normally don't leave reviews, but the food and experience at Cantina Los Mayas absolutely blew me and my girlfriend away, so we had to sing their praises to everyone. This is one of the best restaurants we've ever been to.

We walked in on a Saturday night without reservation and were promptly seated at the bar. We ordered the passionfruit margarita, panuchos with cochinita pibil, cevice crudo Maya, and the molcajete mixto, which was more than enough for the both of us. My girlfriend enjoyed her margarita and also liked the sample of strawberry margarita she was graciously given.

The panuchos had good flavor and a nice crunchy tortilla. The ceviche was unlike any other ceviche we had tried before thanks to the passionfruit puree used. The sweetness of the passionfruit really complemented the flavors of the shrimp, scallops, and red onions.

The star of the meal was the molcajete mixto, which is easily large enough for two people to share as an entree. Aside from the beautiful presentation of this dish (and all the other dishes), every single ingredient in the molcajete was cooked to perfection. All the distinct flavor profiles and textures worked so well together, from the soft scallops to the crispy chicharron.

The restaurant has a classy ambiance, service was quick, and all the staff were extremely friendly. We cannot wait to come back, especially since we live in the neighborhood 😊 Thank you...

If you thought you liked Mexican cuisine, take a seat, bc you’re about to be schooled. Wow, simply dumbfounded is how we felt as we slipt into our Uber after dinner.

The beautiful presentation made me hesitant to dig-in, but once the first bite hit my mouth it was game on! The sauces, accompanying the authentic food, stand up perfectly to the already balanced dishes. We ordered a variety of food, all just as tasty as the next (including several vegetarian options), but our favorite was the Molcajete mixto served in a large, warm, mortar bowl-which gets better the further you dive-in.

The most unexpected joy for me came from the selection of Mexican wines. I didn’t even know it was a thing, but I have a feeling it’s gonna be the next big thing! I love a full-bodied red and the Pozo de Luna syrah hit the mark. We even bought one to take home bc we knew we wouldn’t find it elsewhere. There are several yummy whites, too! The Bodegas Rosé was refreshing and also a table favorite, but the wine list selections allow for a variety of tasting options which I look forward to revisiting next time.

What a find and what a fantastic culinary ride through the Yucatán. Oh, and don’t pass on the cream-filled churros,...

Came here on a rainy night thinking there was going to be no problem getting in early for our reservation. Boy were we wrong. This place was super packed and groups waiting to be seated, so reservations are HIGHLY recommended.

There were many food options to choose from so that was great to see. Chips and salsa were very good, same as the ceviche. Got my taco and wondered where the second one was, never came, but only one I got was jam packed full of stuff. The lamb chops left us wanting more since we only got 3, and the lamb shank came out a tad too dry missing the tortillas. We did get chips and salsa as well as guacamole which really made up for things, but we later found out that was not intentional and more so an error sent to our table.

The staff is very welcoming and frequently checked in on us. So perhaps the faults in the orders were just that the many many groups inside got the best of them. We’d give them another shot because they really are all very friendly people that care for the people...