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, dairy-free, nut-free, gluten-free, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, low-fat, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, sugar-free, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, south-beach, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, detox, raw-food, volumetrics, tlc, alkaline, mayo-clinic, pegan
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
- Tacos de Mayas - $7.7: ONE Taco per order - Housemade Masa Tortilla topped with choice of filling Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Sopes (2) - $17.6: Masa Cakes topped w/refried beans and choice of filling (TWO per order) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Queso Fundido con Xcatic - $20.9: Xcatic peppers, chorizo, and mushrooms melted in oaxaca cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- 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) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
- Empanadas de Maya - $17.6: Topped w/crema, lettuce & queso fresco Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Tacos de Jicama - $15.4: Thinly sliced jicama "tortilla" w/papaya, topped w/ Mayan salad, lime and light habanero Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- 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: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- 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: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
- Quesadilla Niño (2) solo queso - $14.3: Cheese only quesadillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Detox
- Pozole Verde Soup - $16.5: Mexican stew made w/tomatillos, green chiles, & hominy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Ensalada de Milpa - $16.5: Beets & Sliced oranges mixed mint in a citrus dressing on a bed of arugula
- Cantina Bowl - $20.9: choice of topping with rice, guacamole and frijoles charro (pinto beans w/bits of stewed pork) topped with pickled onions
- Pollo al Horno - $28.6: Roasted chicken
- Mayan Mole con Pollo - $28.6: Chicken with Mayan mole sauce
- 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
- Banderias Plate - $23.1: Shrimp, scallops, and octopus onions and peppers skewer served with a papaya, pineapple habanero sauce. w/rice and side salad
- 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.
- Banderias Pilche - $28.6: Grilled Skewers w/shrimp, scallops & octopus onions & peppers. Served w/a papaya, pineapple habanero sauce
- Branzino Frito - $44: Fried whole fish w/shrimp, scallops, mango habanero cream sauce, served w/arroz yucateca
- Cochinita Pibil - $28.6: Slow-roasted pork dish, staple of Yucatecan cuisine. Served with warm tortillas and fresh salsa.
- Churros (Creme Filled) - $13.2: Creme filled churros
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