Cantina Los Mayas

431 Balboa St, San Francisco
(415) 571-8027

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Chamarro De Borrego Lamb Shank
Herb Marinated Filet Miñón
Cochinita Pibil Panuchos
Ceviche Crudo Peninsula
Habanero Mango Chocoleta
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Mayan Mole Con Pollo
Housemade Salsa 8 Oz
Extra Pickled Onion
Chamorro De Borrego

Menu

Featured items
Quesadilla de Maiz (2 pcs)
Mayan corn quesadilla filled with queso Oaxaca topped with queso fresco, lettuce, crema, choice of carne asada, cochinita pibil, mixed vegetables, nopales, and mushrooms.
Mayan Mole Con Pollo
Yucatan mole chicken served with arroz yucateco.
Pozole Verde Soup
Mexican stew made with tomatillos, green chiles, a hominy choice of chicken and vegetarian.
Panuchos (2 pcs)
Mayan crispy taco filled with refried beans choice of cochinita pibil, carne asada, turkey relleño negro, mixed vegetables, nopales, and mushroom.
Herb Marinated Filet Miñón
Served on a bed of mashed sweet potatoes, spinach, and smoked pepper sauce. Sprinkled with maíz indígena.
Empanadas de Mayas (2 pcs)
Topped with crema, lettuce, queso fresco, a choice of shrimp, cochinita pibil, nopales, mushrooms, and mixed vegetables.
Ceviche Crudo Peninsula
Whitefish crudo with red onion, sweet potato, chile serrano, cilantro topped with lime juice and salmon roe with mango puree.
Tostones (2 pcs)
Savory fried plantains refried black beans choice of crab, turkey relleño negro, and mixed vegetables.

Small Plates (Bocados Pequeños)
Tacos de Maya
Handmade masa tortilla choice of cochinita pibil, chicharron, Pescado 2 pieces, carne asada, turkey relleño negro, and sweet potato mole veg mixed vegetables.
Pozole Verde Soup
Mexican stew made with tomatillos, green chiles, a hominy choice of chicken and vegetarian.
Panuchos (2 pcs)
Mayan crispy taco filled with refried beans choice of cochinita pibil, carne asada, turkey relleño negro, mixed vegetables, nopales, and mushroom.
Empanadas de Mayas (2 pcs)
Topped with crema, lettuce, queso fresco, a choice of shrimp, cochinita pibil, nopales, mushrooms, and mixed vegetables.
Salbut (2 pcs)
Corn masa lightly fried puffed tortillas choice of cochinita pibil, nopales, turkey relleño negro, carne asada, and mixed vegetables.
Sopes (2 pcs)
Masa cakes topped with refried black beans choice of cochinita pibil, crab, carne asada, turkey relleño negro, and mixed vegetables.
Tostones (2 pcs)
Savory fried plantains refried black beans choice of crab, turkey relleño negro, and mixed vegetables.
Tacos de Jicama (2 pcs)
Thinly sliced jicama tortilla with papaya topped with a Mayan salad, lime, and mild habanero (vegan).
Ensalada de La Milpa
Beets and sliced oranges mixed with mint in a citrus dressing on a bed of arugula. Shrimp and carne asada for an additional cost.
Ceviche Crudo Peninsula
Whitefish crudo with red onion, sweet potato, chile serrano, cilantro topped with lime juice and salmon roe with mango puree.
Ceviche Crudo Maya
Shrimp and scallop crudo with red onion, chile serrano, pineapple, cilantro topped with lime juice and salmon roe with passion fruit puree.

Mains (Platos Principales)
Banderas Pilche (2 pcs)
Skewers with shrimp, scallops, octopus, onions, and peppers served with a papaya and pineapple habanero sauce.
Molcajete Mixto
Shrimp, scallops, octopus, carne asada, chicharron, nopales(cactus), and mushrooms served hot in a traditional mortar with a side of tortillas.
Quesadilla de Maiz (2 pcs)
Mayan corn quesadilla filled with queso Oaxaca topped with queso fresco, lettuce, crema, choice of carne asada, cochinita pibil, mixed vegetables, nopales, and mushrooms.
Chuletas de Cordero
Seasoned and seared lamb chops served with scalloped chayote and potato.
Branzino Fritto
Fried whole fish with shrimp, scallops, mango, and habanero cream sauce. Served with arroz yucateca.
Piña Loca
Seafood cocktail served in halved fresh pineapple. Octopus, shrimp, and savory tomato sauce.
Pipian Con Pato
Squash seed puree over braised duck and with a side of arroz yucca.
Herb Marinated Filet Miñón
Served on a bed of mashed sweet potatoes, spinach, and smoked pepper sauce. Sprinkled with maíz indígena.
Mayan Mole Con Pollo
Yucatan mole chicken served with arroz yucateco.
Chamorro de Borrego
Lamb shank with smoked pepper sauce, baked in banana leaves served with a side of tortillas.
Roasted Cornish Hen
Frijoles charros, arroz yucateca, and negro Pico de Gallo.

Sides (Lados)
Guacamole & Chips
Yucatecan Rice (Arroz Yucateca)
Scalloped Chayote & Potatoes
Baked with herbs, cream, and Oaxacan cheese.
Nopales with Portobello Mushroom
Frijoles Charros
Slow-stewed beans bits of sausage and pork belly chicharron.
Pico de Gallo Negro
Smoked Pico de Gallo of onions, peppers, and tomatoes.
Sikil Pak-Traditional Mayan Dip
Squash, smoked tomato, smoked pepper, mixed with ground pumpkin seeds, chives, and habanero. Topped with shaved hard-boiled eggs and pepita seeds.

Beverages
Mineral Water
Mexican Coke

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Recent Reviews

It was a hot and cold experience for me. First of all, despite getting text confirmation for my reservation, the restaurant claimed that they don’t see my booking. But said they’ll seat us nevertheless . Also the restaurant had lot of capacity at 6:30 pm. The staff felt scattered and I asked for a menu after like 10’mins. The staff wasn’t very inclined to interact and give recommendations. We had to kind of pester and take initiatives. I tried a mezcal cocktail which was...
August 2025
Visiting San Francisco all the way from Texas and we 100% recommend this family friendly restaurant. The food was authentic and delicious. We left no crumbs. The customer service was also amazing. Muchas gracias por todo! Volveremos muy pronto!
July 2025
Eating the duck was like chewing on rubber. The chips and salsa are not free except for a very small bowl, extras will cost you. Very expensive. It seems to attract a young crowd who likes to drink.
June 2025

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Cantina Los Mayas

431 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 571-8027