701 reviews
#3 of 1,771 Restaurants in Louisville$$ - $$$, Latin, Central American, Vegetarian friendly+1 502-566-0651+ Add websiteImprove this listing
Hours
Mon
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tue
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Wed
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Thu
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Fri
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sat
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Ratings and reviews
4.5
RATINGS
Food
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PRICE RANGE
$15.00 – $30.00
CUISINES
Latin, Central American
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
meals, features
Does this restaurant offer highchairs for toddlers?
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About
The Mayan Cafe is a small, intimate space. Photos of our chef's village in Mexico cover the walls. We serve authentic Mayan food in an atmosphere of simple elegance.
PRICE RANGE
$15.00 – $30.00
CUISINES
Latin, Central American
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Dinner
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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4.5
701 reviews
Excellent
528
Very good
139
Average
24
Poor
5
Terrible
5
Kelly C
Cedarburg115 contributions
Mar 2021 • none
We only stopped in because of the good trip advisor reviews. The food was excellent, but the ambiance was just okay as the inside of the restaurant is still closed because of covid. We went back to the car to get jackets and blankets and sat outside in the alley. We had a large heater and it was fine, but I just wasn't prepared to sit outside and all you could smell was the propane. However, the service was great. I think we had a waitress in training so the two of them took good care of us - both very friendly. My spouse and I both had the signature pork dish and our teenager daughters both had the chicken burrito. The empanadas and shrimp ceviche were excellent appetizers. It was a lot of food too! The area of town is a little eclectic and artisy, but sitting in the alley did give me a little uneasy feeling. But in the end, everything was great!
Written April 4, 2021
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Anne S
Kelly, we appreciate you and your family stopping in to dine with us. We apologize for any inconvenience it may have caused when you dined on our side patio. We, as a restaurant family, all decided what was best for our guests safety and that of our staff was to wait until we had access to full vaccinations to include our inside seating again. Mayan Cafe has been so grateful to see the support of our community in this decision and we appreciate all of our diners agreeing to stay on our side and (now) front patio as we navigate this tricky time. We hope that if you come back to town you will come in to dine inside next time. Thank you!
-Rebecca, GM
Written April 8, 2021
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dmj399
Saint Louis69 contributions
Jan 2020 • family
We did lunch, which was quite good and reasonably priced. My son very much enjoyed his veggie burrito, and my puppozoles (misspelled) were good if not marvelous. Service was a bit lackluster given that they weren’t busy.
Written January 1, 2020
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AnneS932
Thanks very much for having lunch with us recently. I'm glad you and your son enjoyed your meal. I am very sorry, however, that the service wasn't up to your expectations. I will speak with our front of house managers about your comments and we will work to improve this.
Written January 2, 2020
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PatraMM
Schenectady155 contributions
Mar 2022 • couples
The food and service was wonderful and sitting on the patio (under a heater however) was a treat for a northerner who is really tired of winter. The grapefruit mojito was a perfect balance of sweet and tangy, the ceviche with the tuna was a special treat. Take the servers advice - you can’t go wrong.
Written March 23, 2022
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TTWindom
344 contributions
May 2021 • couples
Excellent food, service and ambiance, they have reasonably cocktails and a very good affordable wine list. We shared a scallop ceviche which was beautifully presented. For entrees we enjoyed the salmon and the Cochinita Pibil, which is slow cooked pork and extremely delectable. Plan early, as reservations fill fast.
Written May 27, 2021
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Wanderer13054832253
TTWindom, thank you for coming to dine with us. We appreciate your support as well as this wonderful review. We look forward to serving you again.
Written June 3, 2021
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Buenos Nachos
Indiana564 contributions
May 2021 • none
Visited for dinner - had one night in L'ville and decided on Mayan. Incredible food experience. We sample several dips and the entrees were so flavorful and unique. WIll definitely return one day. 5 stars
Written June 1, 2021
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Wanderer13054832253
Dan, we appreciate you choosing our restaurant during your stay in Louisville, recently. We are thrilled you enjoyed your dinner with us so much! See you next time you’re in town.
Written June 3, 2021
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Dawson
Louisville66 contributions
Apr 2021 • family
The food and service at Mayan Cafe are spectacular. I have tried to describe my meal to friends, and I really don't know how. It was somewhat similar to Mexican, but with different wonderful spices and lots of citrusy flavors. We ordered and shared an entree, a salad and two sides, and all were marvelous. Everything we ordered seemed healthy and fresh. I felt that my unvaccinated family member was safe as possible there. We will absolutely be back. This was one of the best meals either of us has ever had.
Written April 10, 2021
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Wanderer13054832253
Scatscatscat, thank you for dining with us and sharing with friends. Our guests safety and positive dining experience are of the upmost importance and we are grateful that you so kindly expressed that here. Thank you for your support, we look forward to serving you again soon!
Written April 13, 2021
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dr_j_now
Germantown550 contributions
Dec 2020 • none
There are plenty of food options on the menu that you simply don't often see elsewhere. We really enjoy the variety offered and thoroughly enjoyed every item we had. Everything was terrific. Definitely worth a visit.
Written November 12, 2021
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Diana B
Tampa356 contributions
Nov 2022 • friends
Fantastic first meal in Louisville!
From the friendly greeting when we first walked in to the delicious food and cocktails and great service we were super impressed with Mayan Cafe. If we had more time we definitely would have returned.
Great choices for vegetarians and pescatarians as well!
Written November 8, 2022
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porter_osborne
Waco791 contributions
Nov 2023 • friends
Very nice dinner with a colleague. Reservation for two was taken on line and table was ready when we arrived. Menu is authentic to the restaurant name. Prices were reasonable I had a difficulty time choosing between the two mole dishes, pibil, or papadzules. I got the chicken thigh mole with plantains and my friend ordered the pibil. Both were perfectly prepared and tasty. We split an order of tres leches cake. Everything was simply excellent. Our server was knowledgeable, efficient and pleasant. Also, we decided to walk back to the convention center hotel area and had a nice stroll if you are up for a walk.
Written November 16, 2023
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Anne Shadle
Thank you so much for dining with us recently and for your kind remarks. We are so glad that you enjoyed your meal with us. We hope you enjoy your time in town!
Written November 21, 2023
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GosiaJerrol
Huntsville100 contributions
Mar 2023 • couples
The food and service were amazing. We ordered tuna ceviche, kale salad, rabbit and fish. The hostess was very welcoming. Also, our server was great. We love how the Chef is creating special dishes and incorporates local produce, and also supports minorities. Well done creating memorable culinary experiences. Your hard work is noticed and appreciated.
Written March 5, 2023
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ChucoChica
El Paso98 contributions
Apr 2024 • solo
Excellent service and the dishes served are exquisite! Fresh farm-to-table offerings with traditional Mayan flavors are a culinary explosion in your mouth. I had the ceviche, followed by the papadzules and since I don’t know when I’ll be back in Louisville and the whole menu sounded so good, this piglet ordered second entree—the chef’s signature duck with mole. Nothing disappointed. I also tried the lavender flan which was a calming and delightful finish. But now this glutton is stuffed, but beyond content and I need to now walk instead of Uber back to my hotel…
Written April 6, 2024
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Anne Shadle
We love that you ate so many different things! The more you eat, the cooler you are in our book. :) Thanks so much for your support.
Written June 19, 2024
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rmmheneghan
Chicago109 contributions
Dec 2024 • friends
This restaurant has never disappointed. This was our third visit and we will return every time we are in Louisville. Any dish with their slow roasted pork is a must. However; I tried their duck confit with mole sauce and it was incredible. The restaurant is on the smaller size , so would definitely recommend that you make a reservation.
Written November 30, 2024
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RickRem1
Chicago98 contributions
Sep 2024 • family
Three of us dined on a recent weeknight and thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Three entrees (duck, salmon and cochinita pibl) were all outstanding as was the empanada appetizer. Our server was knowledgeable and attentive. The food had outstanding flavor without being spicy. Very highly recommend.
Written September 28, 2024
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Cindy N
Zionsville15 contributions
May 2022 • couples
Referred by a local and it did not disappoint. I. A very cool area of town. We ate out on the “side patio” which was basically an alley slightly landscaped. Our food was an interesting mix of Cuban, Mexican and American, I guess. Our burritos were delicious and quite large. The guacamole and chips were fresh and very tasty.
Written May 13, 2022
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GosiaJerrol
Huntsville100 contributions
Mar 2022 • family
We enjoyed dining at this restaurant. We had a tuna ceviche, kale/ quinoa salad, tacos, chef’s special and the lavender flan. The hostess was friendly and our server very nice. All food was delicious. We highly recommend this place.
Written March 6, 2022
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