Mayan Café
Latin American Restaurant and Mexican Restaurant$$$$
East Market District, Louisville
"Mayan burger is awesome, so are the Lima beans, and the flan"(9 Tips)
"Mexican province of Oaxaca and from the Yucatan Peninsula."(2 Tips)
"Wonderful focus on farm to table food is delicious"(2 Tips)
"The seafood bisque is unreal."(10 Tips)
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EaterJanuary 8, 2014Visiting for Derby, dinner at this authentic Mayan restaurant led this then-DC-based editor to realize just what a livable city Louisville is. Start with the tok-sel lima beans. [Eater 18 Member]
Hector Cabrera FarjatApril 27, 2016This place is a true gem! What a finding! The best Huevos Motuleños I've ever tried anywhere! This is high quality Mexican Cuisine. Very friendly staff and a Yucatan Chef. Highly recommend it. 👍- EaterApril 23, 2013Visiting for Derby, dinner at this authentic Mayan restaurant led this then-DC-based editor to realize just what a livable city Louisville is. Start with the tok-sel lima beans.
Without a doubt, my favorite restaurant in Louisville. Whether I go with my salmon or scallop stand-by or with a special, I've never been disappointed. Their Lima beans are insanely good!- Metromix LouisvilleMarch 28, 2012A simple, elegant restaurant that focuses on one of the great cuisines of Latin America: Mayan-style food from the Mexican province of Oaxaca and from the Yucatan Peninsula. Read more
RobMarch 13, 2014Grilled salmon tacos special for NuLu neighborhood nights were amazing and quite the steal
Brandon BryantMay 12, 2017Nice vibe and great food. Everything had great flavor. Doesn't seem like you could miss with anything on the menu.
Kelly Reeves 🐱September 4, 2014Amazing food. Salmon was yummy and the much lauded lima beans live up to the hype. Just say yes to the churros.
Josh ScheumannSeptember 7, 2022Great flavors! Everything on menu sounds amazing. Signature pork dish was fabulous.
KellieMarch 19, 2013If your table isn't ready, grab a cocktail at Decca's downstairs bar. No bar at Mayan (but great beer and wine list for the table).
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Steven CarrOctober 12, 2013The Vegetarian burrito will leave you breathless...and feeling like you need a cigarette. It's THAT good.
Stuart AdlerSeptember 3, 2015Rabbit entree, corn soup and farm to table food cooked in flavorful local (not generic) Mexican flavors..
Thomas PersonMarch 14, 2013Very good food but not always filling for me but the preperation is excellent.
louisville.comFebruary 1, 2012"This place is famous for its tok-sel lima beans and the rest of the menu is pretty spectacular too."
- Metromix LouisvilleJanuary 15, 2012Nominated for Best Farm-to-Table Restaurant in our Best of 2012 competition! Vote now through Jan. 29th. Read more
- Jerimy TateNovember 7, 2010tried their Chilaquiles last time and they were great. Also Burger is spectacular.
Kenny SmithFebruary 9, 2010My GF and I were just recently here, and we had the most amazing glass of sangria.
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We serve authentic Mayan food prepared with locally-sourced ingredients & are located in NuLu, Louisville's most developing & energetic neighborhood.
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:00 AM–2:30 PM
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Fri
- 11:00 AM–2:30 PM
- 5:30 PM–10:30 PM
- Sat
- 5:30 PM–10:30 PM
(502) 566-0651
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"great food, cocktails and location. one of our favorite restaurants in Louisville."
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"Pretty much everything is amazing. Yuca tots, lobster taco Korean style, chorizo taco is not overly greasy or spicy & duck taco is awesome. Stellar atmosphere & Margi's too."
Jennifer Williams - 7.5
"The owner is fantastic. Explains everything well and made sure we were happy with everything. Great staff and great healthy food. The chicken had perfectly crispy skin!"
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Morgan B - 8.3
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Samantha Taube - 8.2
"Love the laid back atmosphere. Beer selection is insane! Patio outback is nice too. This is a Nulu Institution! #Salute"
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