Really good quality food and drinks/cocktails. I would definitely visit this spot again! The staff is super friendly and helpful trying to figure out what you’re looking for. I’d highly recommend the salmon main dish. It was delicious!

Peace! Came here 10 years ago to celebrate our anniversary. Ten years later visited this same spot again and really enjoyed our time. Peace to the staff. Well worth it. *also why Mayan and not Maya cafe? We are still alive* (the chef will understand this) ☝️

Our server, Ash, was the amazing and was overjoyed to celebrate my birthday! That duck mole is one of the best things I've ever put in my mouth. 💜

Stopped by this place after it was recommended by another server at a nearby restaurant. While the food was perfect, the friendly staff was even better. The Lima beans, just make sure you try them when you go. They didn't come with my entree but Margo brought me a bowl and I am glad she did. I usually don't get dessert but well worth the calories and the splurge!

Loved our experience at Mayan cafe! Inside dining area is small and cozy, with warm tones all over. The decor is gorgeous. Our food was impeccable. Our table got two drinks, the don’t worry borough..the chips and guacamole, the empanadas, mayan burger and the flat iron steaks and my goodness. The only thing left on the table was a tiny bit of guacamole. Will be back for seconds!

Had a nice dinner here. The noise was a bit loud inside so was a bit hard to hear the person sitting next to you but it’s a cozy spot. The hibiscus 🌺 tea is to die for. The duck is excellent as well.

So glad we finally got to try this little gem We made reservations and even though traffic made us late, the staff were so kind and there were no issues. Parking in this popular stretch is hard to come by, but if you check one block behind the restaurant parking is fairly easy to find, with just a block to walk. The interior is small, warm, and inviting, with great lower lighting for ambiance. The noise level of voices did get high, but it felt like a Saturday night on the town. If you want less noise, ask for the courtyard area, which seemed very low key and charming. We definitely recommend trying their cocktails. The “Spicy Mango Margarita” was a terrific option, as was my wife’s “Don’t Worry, Brough” They also offer a bourbon flight and dessert bourbon (we got the dessert one to-go and it was delicious). We aren’t usually huge fans of scallops, but after reading so many great remarks about the scallops ceviche, we had to try it and it was fresh, bright, and amazing. The chips were so good! For entrees my wife got the Cochinita Pibil (slow roasted pork) and I got the Duck with fried plantains and a very rich dark mole. Although i’ve tried duck elsewhere a couple of times in the past and thought it wasn’t for me, this version was slow roasted, tender, and so flavorful without a gamy taste. My wife’s pork dish was probably still my favorite of the two dishes. We each had half of our meals to take home. For dessert we got the Chocolate on chocolate. The sauce was close to a southern chocolate gravy (a rich loose pudding) and although the menu reads that it has chili in the sauce, we couldn’t detect any spice/heat. It was still very good. We will definitely be back to try other dishes and cocktails!

Emaculate!! Duck mole, hibiscus-mint tea, and lavender flan 💜 it was mouth-watering! Make the reservation and eat, will not regret!

I had a great time in the Mayan Cafe for dinner. I was traveling and was looking for a dinner spot last minute and these guys here were able to accommodate me. The mango mocktail, ceviche and salmon dish I had were amazing and cooked to perfection. The service was great as well and I have no problem eating here again in the future. The restaurant is medium sized so I'll look into getting reservations.

This restaurant lived up to the hype. I was suggested by locals to check this place out and it was amazing. I had the guacamole and chips to start and it was so flavorful. For my entree I got the Huevos Motuleños with the Lima beans. It was all so good! I left there stuffed! Highly recommend!

I got take out and drove 45 minutes home to eat it and it was still fresh and delicious. Amazing! Go here on a nice cool sunny day and eat outside, inside dining is crowded and tight when busy. Definitely coming back on next visit!

Scallop ceviche was quite enjoyable, and then there was the sikil-pak, which was a dreary mess. The cocktails were finely prepared and packed a punch. As far as atmosphere, the place is cramped, noisy and kind of tattered; a bit too tattered for a place that charges $14 for chips and guacamole.

I’m not sure if I’ve had Mayan food before, but I was a fan. Salmon tacos had great flavor. Black bean burgers hit the spot, and the guacamole was excellent. They were out of almost every dessert, so that will have to be next time

Delicious, fresh, flavorful food. I loved the papadzules and the lima beans. There’s a lovely covered, heated side patio. I’m a tourist from Chicago and Annie made me feel so welcome. Highly recommended.

delicious, beautiful food. A great choice for a special occasion or a nice night out. This most recent time my white fish was slightly undercooked, but everything was still delicious

Legitimately one of my favorite restaurants I've ever been to. Don't skip on the Ahi Tuna Ceviche. Great drinks, food, and dessert.

Great experience at Mayan Cafe. We sat outside, which was really nice given how dense it is inside the restaurant. Food was good, nothing spectacular. Everything was really beautiful and service was good as well. I will say that the food was pretty, but didn’t taste as great as it looked visually. Chips were amazing and the most unique “dish” we tried. The appetizers were a bit small for the prices. The entrees were decent. Overall, we might return, but there are better places to be had in Louisville honestly.

Wonderful restaurant, but you need to know what to order. If you go, order the “Cochinita Pibil.” It is by far the best option on the menu. The salmon was decent, but not the best we’ve had for the price.

Great experience at this Louisville favorite! Drinks were refreshing, service was good, and food was amazing. The actual restaurant is small so make sure to make reservations ahead of time. I would recommend the guac and chips, scallop ceviche, and pumpkin seed hummus/paste and chips for appetizer, and the cochinita pibil for dinner. Really authentic flavors and big portions. Would come again next time I visit

I went on a Monday night without a reservation. The restaurant was not busy and we were seated quickly. We shared 2 appetizers, scallop ceviche and the kibis. The flavors were fantastic. The ceviche was fresh and the chips were crunchy. The kiris was piping hot and packed with flavor. If you go you must try the rabbit. The rabbit was tender and the mole sauce gave it a warm comforting flavor. Everything was incredible and bursting with flavor. If you are in the area you need to give Mayan food a try.

This is a magical place, the attention was exceptional, the education, the friendliness of the staff from the moment you enter until you leave the place, they treat you as if you were a VIP, the food OMG At the first bite of the ceviche I had goosebumps even in my neck! It was a great experience, I chose to eat duck, it was delicious, but the plantain took the crown! Super recommended! We will back!

Went for a celebration dinner and ordered several entrees family style to share with the table. Everything we ordered was delicious and the meats were excellent quality and beautifully cooked. Cocktails were all amazing and unique. Our server was extremely kind and helpful as well! Would recommend and will be returning:)

Ok place, theme was interesting and new, atmosphere was a little stuffy, food was fine. Got the burrito, which had may components but said it had shishitos but had regular large chunks of green pepper instead and all the rice was on one side, and burger, which felt like it had sat out a little while before we ate it. One component I actually really did like was the plantains, they were cooked well and tasted sweet and perfect! I get it can be tough having a small place as it can get busy easily. Overall not bad to try something new but with the price point probably a one-timer.

Casual, inventive delicious. I had the stuffed rabbit and won’t soon forget it. Light, tasty perfect with the fried plantains. When passing through next year will be back!

Excellent service and great, tasty food that I’d never had before. I had the vegetarian burrito with a fried egg on top. Our server recommended several appetizer and drink selections and all were delicious

I ate here the other evening and it was superb. I was surprised to find a Mayan restaurant in Kentucky but so glad I tried it. I ordered the empanadas as an appetizer. For an entree I had the rabbit which was delicious and the perfect size portion. Lastly, I ordered the lavender flan which didn't have a strong lavender flavor but was a very good flan. I will defeat here again next time I am in the area. I had made reservations for 5 (when they open) and I'm glad I did because it was Saturday evening and they filled up very quickly.

Mayan Cafe was awesome from start to finish. I had the juice of the day (beets, etc) for $8 to start. Their soup special was a super creamy coconut milk/ squash/ shrimp bisque for $10 that didn’t disappoint. Everyone who recommended Mayan Cafe told me to get the Lima beans which were the side for the incredible cochinita pibil ($26.00) . The Lima beans and the pork both were extremely flavorful. I can’t wait to go back to try more of the menu!

Went with a friend for dinner. The service was great. Had the scallop ceviche as an appetizer which was light and refreshing. It was the perfect size for a starter. For the main entree I ordered the duck. It was phenomenal. So incredibly juicy and tender and it had so much flavor. It was served over a crispy bed of mashed potatoes which gave it a great texture. Honestly I have no notes or grievances, it was all very delicious. And for the high quality food you're getting the price was honestly not too much to ask either. Very happy with my experience and will be recommending to others.

I went for my birthday. I was so sad. The presentation of food was beautiful but didn’t taste good. The cake was dry and bread pudding was hard. The plantains were soft and mushy. The cactus stir fry just tasted like drinking soy sauce. The pork dish had mushy rice, large pieces of fat, and was overly sweet. They did have a special of the day with jackfruit. That was delicious, but tasted like anywhere else I could get the same for half the price. The jalapeño sauce was delicious, that again tasted just like other local Mexican restaurants. The service was amazing! The atmosphere was beautiful. We will not be returning. I felt for the price paid it should have been excellent. It was not. It tasted like any other mediocre Mexican restaurant in town.

This place was recommended by my airline seat mate. It was excellent with a good number of unique options. It is pricey but in keeping with a fine dining experience. Wait staff was attentive and had great recommendations. I got a roast pork dish.