Mayahuel
(Now Closed)Cocktail Bar, Mexican Restaurant, and Lounge$$$$
East Village, New York
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Lucy MariaOctober 25, 2015Everything here is delicious and the staff is super friendly! Loved the carnitas and chorizo tacos and the chilaquiles are amazing! The tres leches and churros with chocolate sauce were so delectable!
The Corcoran GroupAugust 30, 2013If you're a tequila lover, you need to come here. There's a ton of different options to choose from, and the cocktails they craft are delicious. The food is also not to be missed - get the tacos!
Ranu RajkarnikarDecember 2, 2014Delicious tequila and mezcal drinks. The food here is amazing as well. If you like 'em spicy, you'll love it here. Dark and cozy. The wait can be hit or miss, but it's worth it.
Barton SmithApril 5, 2015A great bar to have a drink with your lover or a couple of friends. Really intimate, interesting interior and great cocktails — Afternoon Delight was a great spicy, summer beer-cocktail.
Carl FigueiredoNovember 10, 2015The premier Mezcal / Tequila bar in NYC and likely the best in the USA. If agave spirits and cocktails are your thing then you need to make a stop here. Phenomenal experience and drinks.
E DwardFebruary 14, 2016Quiet and low key. Great spot for dates and small groups. Extensive cocktail menu; love trying something new each time. Limited food menu but nicely curated. I think about their fish tacos often.
Kimmie OhhAugust 3, 2020The cocktails are visually appealing! Loved their El Piloto - mezcal, Jamaican rum & absinthe. Also loved the Jimador Shifty - basically pineapple mezcal & negra modelo.
Veronica RayJuly 5, 2016Lots of room so you can find a seat on a Saturday night. Known for tequila and mezcal drinks. If you're not into full on mezcal get the sotol. Sotol is between tequila and mezcal.
Ina LiSeptember 28, 2015Been here for six years, one of the hidden gems in east village. Love their Pisco drinks, best to go with chips with their special sauces
Judith O.January 3, 2016Skip the tres leches (legit: it's a dry muffin top dipped in condensed milk). Cocktails and service are great though. Would definitely go back to try an entree and *maybe* pick the churros instead.
This is my church. Selection of tequila/mezcal/sotol is lovingly curated. As for cocktails, decide on stirred or shaken and then just go down list. If you've never had Sherry in a drink, please try!
Staff PicksFebruary 4, 2016Tamales are trending this week and at this Mexican restaurant you will find some of the best in the Big Apple. We recommend you try the amazing mole braised chicken tamales.
AmateurConciergeMay 8, 2016Great spot for drinks with a special someone. Stick to the spicy page. Liked the Nature Boy and any of the selections with chartreuse
emeFebruary 21, 2015Came here for drinks and the wait for the room upstairs was worth it. Love the ambiance and decor. Many many drink choices but go for the tequila/mezcal ones.
Gaia BennettJune 14, 2015Food is decent, but overpriced. Service can be slow though, but who cares when you're there with good company and good drinks. I love La Vida Rosa, by the way. Not too strong, but refreshing.
Nicholas DoyleAugust 8, 2014There's magic in that smoked tomatillo salsa. Every bite will mystify you more than the last. Will you ever unlock the secret? Even if not, it goes perfectly with your smokey Mezcal.
Village VoiceAugust 15, 2014Soak up all that booze with small plates such as chorizo-stuffed shrimp and scallops or full plates like lobster ceviche and tamales filled with mole-braised chicken. Read more
DaisyOctober 31, 2013phenomenal drink called "hit or miss" with jalapeño infused tequila... spicy and lightly sweet relative to other drinks
Moshe TeitzJuly 24, 2015Many many options, if you're having trouble picking one go for the Green Gloves. Delicious, colorful and strong.
DipsologySeptember 27, 2015This bar will change the way you think about Tequila. Incredible cocktails and selection of agave spirits, not to mention knowledgeable bar staff.
Teddie VidolovaAugust 29, 2014"East Village, unobtrusive, speakeasy-esque doors, over 40 different mescals to sip neat or in their numerous cocktail options. the drink recipes have been carefully conceived."-CoolHunting
Jorge MercedMarch 18, 2017Top of the line Mezcal cocktails. And one of the most amazing Latinx music playlists you'll find in NYC!!
Vineet ShahDecember 16, 2014Great tequila and mezcal cocktails. The Black Star combines tequila, bourbon, ginger, cinnamon, and apple butter.
Guadalupe BenitezDecember 12, 2016Everything is great here, drinks are out of this world :)! Will totally go back
Andie SleemanDecember 14, 2016Sooo good. The agave spirits selection is huge. The staff is knowledgeable. The food is good. Great atmosphere.
Anup TapaseFebruary 2, 2013Amazing amazing food and drink. Pork belly and torta were both very tasty. Amor Modo was the perfect mix of tequila gin and absinthe.
Men's Health MagNovember 10, 2011One drink here and you might be ready to move to Mexico, learn Spanish, and resettle. They serve pork belly and steak, and you can drink tequila underneath a huge tarantula-shaped chandelier.
Maneesh NMay 17, 2015The online menu doesn't do it justice. The cocktail selection is exceptional, and they have a whole list of spicy drinks
Open Air PublishingApril 16, 2012Our pick is the "Amor Morado" (El Tesoro tequila, sloe gin, absinthe and more). Learn how to make cocktail from the book "Speakeasy Cocktails" created for iPads.
SunainaSeptember 16, 2013Def go for the cocktails... Recommend the Oaxaca old fashioned - hard to believe it was made with tequila nd mezcal nd no bourbon 👍
Tom WolfsteinDecember 23, 2015Nature Boy is smokey, fresh, and spicy. The chilequiles is a very generous portion. Quesadillas were also great.
Go Go Mojo SuperflyAugust 13, 2012This bar currently appears on 209 different lists, and there is a reason for that. A little bit hard to spot from the street, but well worth the search!
FACOctober 14, 2010Amazing drinks, and amazing Mezcal. I ate the Ceviche de langosta (lobster, passion fruit, mango, jicama) and the Chilaquiles with chorizo. EXCEPTIONAL, for real. I can't wait to go back.
Serious EatsMarch 12, 2013A restaurant and bar devoted to tequila, with some tasty churros to go along with your drink.
Open Air PublishingApril 24, 2012Try the "Amor Morado" (El Tesoro tequila, sloe gin, absinthe and more). Learn how to make the cocktail from the book "Speakeasy Cocktails" created for iPads.
The Spark GroupNovember 7, 2011Don't leave without trying the cochinitas (pork belly). Or the fish tacos. Or the quesadillas. Or the chilaquiles. It's all perfect for sharing, so do it to it.
Chrissy CooganMarch 28, 2015Sit at the bar and just let the bartender know what you're in the mood for. Then prep for mezcal heaven
The best micheladas in the City!!! (kind of like a Bloody Mary with Negro Modelo... But a million times better and so perfect for summer if you like spicy drinks).
Raphael LangenscheidtFebruary 14, 2015Hiding behind weird cocktail names and a surprisingly large seating area, is the perfect place for tequila, mescal and beautiful waitresses.
Red & BrownJanuary 31, 2017If it's a drink made with agave you can get it here. Get adventurous and try one of the sotol cocktails.
Francisco LAugust 8, 2013Cute place, fun bathroom, great atmosphere, really good drinks, great service. Unfortunately, not so great food. I tried 6 dif dishes didn't like a single one. Flavorless
Melissa RosenthalFebruary 16, 2015If you love tequila, this will be your Mecca. Try one of the flights!
SuperjonbotMay 12, 2010MUST!: Cochinita(pork belly),Lobster Ceviche, and Roasted Pepper filled with beef!A bit on the pricey side but the food is well worth it.The ambiance and staff are top shelf too.& don't forget sangria
Speak-easy Mexican tequila bar, emphasis on the bar, and 100's of tequilas, and they can tell you the family that made each one in Mexico. Good Margaritas, but they specialize in a variety of other dr Read more- the chilaquiles are a delicious mess of corn tortilla, cheese, and chorizo (or your choice of other meat)
EM H.November 8, 2015Loved every drink and food I've had here. And the bar tenders are sincerely helpful.
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- 6:00 PM–2:00 AM
(212) 253-5888
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