Mayahuel

Caroline Japic 3 months ago

We had such a great experience at Mayahuel in downtown Sacramento! This is a great place for drinks and meals. From start to finish, everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. The adobo tacos were packed with flavor and perfectly cooked, the soups were rich and comforting, the enchiladas were so tasty and the chile relleno was one of the best we have had. The margaritas were fabulous and the perfect complement to the meal. You can really taste the authenticity and care in every dish. The ingredients were fresh, the flavors were bold, and everything felt thoughtfully prepared. It is clear this place takes pride in serving real traditional Mexican cuisine. We will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend if you are looking for amazing food and a great dining experience in Sacramento!

Christian Martinez 8 months ago

Mayahuel is one of my wife’s and my favorite spots in Sacramento. Great food, great cocktails, great service, and an amazing atmosphere—it checks every box. You do pay a little more than other places, but it’s absolutely worth it. We started with chips, salsa, and guacamole—all fresh, flavorful, and perfectly mild. Feeling boozy, we tried a tequila flight (blanco, reposado, and añejo). The pours are small, so unless you’re a big tequila fan, I’d stick with cocktails. The drinks here are excellent—try the Paloma, Mayahuel Fresca, or La Flor if you like a little spice. We shared the brochetas de chorizo (great bites) and the carne con chile entrée, which I highly recommend. Warm, rich, and comforting—perfect for a cold, windy day. The asada tacos are also excellent if you want something lighter. The ambiance is beautiful, especially in October with their Día de los Muertos display. Parking can be tight, but there’s a garage right next door. Pro tip: the IMAX theater is a 30-second walk away—perfect for a dinner-and-a-movie date. Make a reservation if you’re going on a weekend or during lunch/dinner hours—Mayahuel fills up fast!

Elise Schexnayder 2 months ago

Jorge was our server and we asked him for recommendations, and he gave us two absolute winners! The pistachio mole was delicious and surprisingly rich. He served us extra sauce and we dipped chips in it like nachos. For dessert he recommended the mango butter cake and it was super refreshing and rich without being too heavy. Service was great and on point and the food and atmosphere was lively. Highly recommend!

Corey Strock 9 months ago

We had some issues at Mayahuel. But I'll start with the good: Menu was great, lots of options which looked quite good. And what we had did taste good. Beer options were solid for a Mexican place Chips & Salsa were quite nice. OK, the bad: Service wasn't good. Took ~15 minutes to place our order (of any kind). I had to go to the bar and get the drinks myself since they were sitting up there so long> They had to scramble to find the Plant Based Menu, and then they were "possibly" out of the Lentil Soup, and asked if Carrot was OK in that case. (They were out, we got carrot, but we only found out once it arrived) They were also out of Carnitas (Note, we went at 11AM on a Sunday, so they had just opened) Food was not particularly hot when it came out, which I find unusual for a Mexican restuarant. Ordered an Appetizer and was asked if I wanted it first... I did. It arrived after mains, and even then I think only because I asked about it.

Jay 7 months ago

I placed a reservation with a group of friends before heading over to a book signing. The ambience was very nice. The restaurant had put up Dias los Mueros decorations up which made the atmosphere so much better. I have the steak tacos, and it was amazing. The drink I had was also good and refreshing! Definitely want to come back to try more of their foods. Especially their seafood