Cantina Los Mayos – Mexican
Cantina Los Mayos transports diners to the sun-drenched Yucatan, where the vibrant energy of a traditional gathering spot meets the deep, ancestral flavors of Mayan heritage. The air carries the enticing aroma of bubbling queso fundido spiked with charred xcatic peppers, while colorful plates of crisp panuchos and lime-brightened ceviche showcase a masterful balance of crunch and citrus. It is a spirited sanctuary where every bite of a golden empanada or refreshing jicama taco feels like a soulful celebration of coastal Mexican artistry.
431, Balboa Street, San Francisco, 94118 +14155718027 https://cantinalosmayas.com0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, raw-food, renal, tlc, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Tacos de Mayas - $7.7: ONE Taco per order - Housemade Masa Tortilla topped with choice of filling Dietary tags: Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sopes (2) - $17.6: Masa Cakes topped w/refried beans and choice of filling (TWO per order) Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso Fundido con Xcatic - $20.9: Xcatic peppers, chorizo, and mushrooms melted in oaxaca cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Panuchos (2) - $16.5: Mayan crispy tacos filled w/refried beans with choice of filling
- Tostones (2) - $15.4: Savory fried plantains topped w/refried beans topped with choice of filling (TWO per order) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Empanadas de Maya - $17.6: Topped w/crema, lettuce & queso fresco Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tacos de Jicama - $15.4: Thinly sliced jicama "tortilla" w/papaya, topped w/ Mayan salad, lime and light habanero Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ceviche Crudo Peninsula - $20.9: White fish crudo w/red onions, sweet potato, chile serrano, & cilantro dressed in lime juice and topped w/salmon roe on a mango puree Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ceviche Crudo Maya - $22: Shrimp & Scallop crudo w/red onion, chile serrano, pineapple, cilantro dressed in lime juice, topped w/salmon roe on a passion fruit puree Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesadilla Niño (2) solo queso - $14.3: Cheese only quesadillas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads and Soups
- Pozole Verde Soup - $16.5: Mexican stew made w/tomatillos, green chiles, & hominy Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ensalada de Milpa - $16.5: Beets & Sliced oranges mixed mint in a citrus dressing on a bed of arugula Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
Main Courses
- Cantina Bowl - $20.9: choice of topping with rice, guacamole and frijoles charro (pinto beans w/bits of stewed pork) topped with pickled onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal
- Pollo al Horno - $28.6: Roasted chicken Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Mayan Mole con Pollo - $28.6: Chicken with Mayan mole sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo
- Chamoro de Borrego - $39.6: Lamb shank w/smoked pepper sauce baked in banana leaves served w/side of tortillas
- Chuleta De Jabali - $33: Grilled pork chop over pureed sweet potato sauce with broccolini Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo
- Banderias Plate - $23.1: Shrimp, scallops, and octopus onions and peppers skewer served with a papaya, pineapple habanero sauce. w/rice and side salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Jicama Taco Kit (Vegan) - $20.9: Make Your Own Jicama Tacos (Vegan) - [4] Jicama "Tacos" with/Mayan Salad (carrots, papaya, mango, habaneros, chamoy sauce and tajin) with tomato and avocado side salad. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Banderias Pilche - $28.6: Grilled Skewers w/shrimp, scallops & octopus onions & peppers. Served w/a papaya, pineapple habanero sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline
- Branzino Frito - $44: Fried whole fish w/shrimp, scallops, mango habanero cream sauce, served w/arroz yucateca Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Cochinita Pibil - $28.6: Slow-roasted pork dish, staple of Yucatecan cuisine. Served with warm tortillas and fresh salsa. Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber
Desserts
- Churros (Creme Filled) - $13.2: Creme filled churros Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Mexican Wine Selection: Curated selection of exclusive Mexican wines Dietary tags: Lectin-Free
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