Maya Palenque – Mexican
Maya Palenque welcomes guests into a vibrant, festive atmosphere where the aroma of toasted tortillas and hand-mashed guacamole sets the stage for a communal feast. The kitchen crafts a tapestry of bold flavors, from the smoky heat of chipotle-infused chicken quesadillas to the citrusy snap of fresh shrimp cocktails and succulent Maya camarones. It is a spirited destination where overflowing platters of crisp nachos and savory antojitos bring people together in a warm celebration of traditional Latin hospitality.
349, Enfrente Road https://mayapalenque.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Maya Palenque
Dairy-Free at Maya Palenque
Maya Palenque in Novato has 10 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beans, Extra Chips & Salsa and Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Maya Palenque
Maya Palenque in Novato has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ceviche, Shrimp Cocktail and Maya Camarones. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Maya Palenque
Maya Palenque in Novato has 28 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Black Bean & Corn Salad, Shrimp Wrap and Plantains. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Maya Palenque
Maya Palenque in Novato has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Wings, Shrimp Cocktail and Surf & Turf Burrito. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Maya Palenque
Maya Palenque in Novato has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pico De Gallo and Guinness Bottle. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Maya Palenque
Maya Palenque in Novato has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pico De Gallo and Guinness Bottle. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Maya Palenque
Maya Palenque in Novato has 12 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beans, Extra Chips & Salsa and Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Maya Palenque
Maya Palenque in Novato has 21 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Black Bean & Corn Salad, Plantains and Beans. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Maya Palenque
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Soft Tacos | 1 g | 77.3 g |
| Taco Salad | 0 g | 76.6 g |
| Chicken Cancun | 100 g | 71.6 g |
| Mega Burrito | 55 g | 67.3 g |
| Chicken Domingo | 88.1 g | 64.2 g |
| Tropical Pork | 110.4 g | 61.3 g |
| Tropical Burrito | 55.9 g | 59.9 g |
| Green Burrito | 102.5 g | 58.8 g |
| Chicken Wings | 1.4 g | 57.1 g |
| Chipotle Chicken Quesadilla | 3.1 g | 56.2 g |
| Fajitas Mole | 124.6 g | 54.5 g |
| Snapper Veracruz | 86.8 g | 54.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Guacamole - $14: Fresh tomato, cilantro, served in a corn tortilla shell Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Super Quesadilla - $16: Flour tortilla with cheese, choice of ground beef, shredded chicken or beef, pork, or mixed veggies, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak & Mushroom Quesadilla - $22: Grilled steak, mushrooms, cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chipotle Chicken Quesadilla - $22: Grilled chicken, mushrooms, cheese, spicy chipotle sauce, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Cocktail - $22: Chilled prawns, cocktail sauce, lemon, avocado, and fresh salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari - $22: Lightly battered squid and veggies, aioli dipping sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maya Camarones - $22: Large prawns, garlic, chipotle peppers, pineapple Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maya's Nachos - $16: Tortilla chips, melted cheese, refried beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Antojito Platter - $22: Chicken taquitos, cheese quesadilla, miniature tortillas, sour cream, refried beans, shredded chicken, beef, chorizo, and ground beef Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Wings - $20: Buffalo, Habanero, BBQ, or Chipotle Butter, celery sticks, ranch or blue cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeño Poppers (5) - $8: Cream cheese filled jalapeños, breaded and deep fried, ranch dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ceviche - $22: Tilapia and shrimp, lime juice, avocado, onions, cilantro, tomatoes, and jalapeños Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Primo Prawns - $22: Deep fried jumbo prawns, carrots, onions, zucchini, aioli dipping sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Chicken Tortilla Soup - $12: Shredded chicken, tortilla strips, cheese, salsa, sour cream, avocado, and chipotle Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken & Rice Soup - $12: Shredded chicken, Spanish rice, cheese, salsa, sour cream, avocado, and chipotle Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Pozole - $18.95: Hominy, pulled pork, cabbage, radish, onion, lime, and cilantro Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- House Salad - $10: Organic greens, jicama, cucumbers, carrots, cheese, house balsamic dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Salad - $20: Lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, black beans, choice of meat, served in a tortilla bowl Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $10: Romaine, parmesan, croutons, Caesar dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Bean & Corn Salad - $12: Organic mixed greens, black beans, corn, pico de gallo, tortilla strips, jicama, chipotle ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Burritos & Tacos
- Mega Burrito - $16.95: Grilled chicken, steak, or both, refried beans, rice, cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Burrito - $16.95: Mixed veggies, black beans, rice, cheese, tomatillo sauce, guacamole, and sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Surf & Turf Burrito - $20.95: Grilled steak, baby shrimp, refried beans, rice, cheese, and sour cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Wrap - $20.95: Sautéed shrimp, black beans, rice, onions, poblano pepper, and tomato Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chimichanga - $18.95: Shredded chicken or beef, tomatillo sauce, pico de gallo, lettuce, guacamole, and sour cream Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Tacos - $20.95: Sautéed tilapia, lettuce, pico de gallo, creamy chipotle sauce, black beans, rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tropical Burrito - $18.95: Pork tenderloin, pineapple, peppers, carrots, black beans, plantains, sour cream, and rice Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Burrito - $18.95: Chile verde, shredded chicken, or beef, rice, beans, cheese, tomatillo sauce, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Caesar Wrap - $18.95: Grilled chicken, romaine, parmesan, pico de gallo, Caesar dressing, fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Wrap - $18.95: Chicken breast, Rosé wine, pineapple, coconut milk, peppers, carrots, black beans, rice Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soft Tacos - $18.95: Grilled chicken or steak, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, lettuce, cheese, refried beans, rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Tacos - $20.95: Crispy fried shrimp, lettuce, cheese, rice, refried beans, chipotle sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Tortas & Burgers
- Chicken or Steak Torta - $18: Chicken breast or skirt steak, cheddar, chipotle mayo, lettuce, tomato, onions, Telera bread, fries Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Burger - $18: 8 oz burger, cheddar, mayo, lettuce, onions, tomato, fries Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cochinita Torta - $18: Shredded slow braised pork, Telera bread, habanero onions, fries Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Tomatillo Shrimp Enchiladas - $23.95: Sautéed shrimp, green tomatillo sauce, sour cream, rice, beans, salad Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo - $24.95: Prawns in white wine, garlic, olive oil, rice, beans, salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada - $24.95: Grilled flank steak, lettuce, guacamole, plantains, sour cream, rice, beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tropical Pork - $23.95: Pork tenderloin, pineapple, peppers, cranberries, carrots, teriyaki sauce, plantains, sour cream, rice, beans Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish and Shrimp - $26.95: Prawns in garlic butter over fish with tomato sauce and cheese, rice, beans, salad Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Domingo - $22.95: Grilled chicken, jack cheese, peppers, onions, mole sauce, rice, beans, salad Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Mole - $22.95: Chicken breast, homemade mole sauce, rice, beans, salad Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Cancun - $22.95: Chicken breast, rose wine, pineapple, coconut milk, peppers, cranberries, carrots, plantains, sour cream, rice, beans Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Poblano Peppers - $24.95: Roasted poblano peppers, sautéed shrimp, pineapple, rajas, plantains, sour cream, rice, beans Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Snapper Veracruz - $23.95: Pan seared snapper, olives, peppers, capers, tomato sauce, plantains, sour cream, rice, beans Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mojarra Frita - $23.95: Whole deep fried Tilapia, lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, rice, beans Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Camarones Ala Diablo - $24.95: Prawns, spicy tomato chipotle sauce, rice, beans, salad Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Adobado - $23.95: Pork tenderloin in chipotle-adobado sauce, plantains, sour cream, rice, beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chile Verde - $23.95: Slow cooked pork, green tomatillo sauce, rice, beans, salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak or Chicken Fajitas - $24.95: Grilled peppers and onions, rice, beans, tortillas Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fajitas Mole - $26.95: Grilled chicken and steak, peppers, onions, mole sauce, rice, beans, tortillas Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Enchiladas - $23.95: Skirt steak, cheese, green tomatillo sauce, pico de gallo, sour cream, rice, beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Picado - $23.95: Skirt steak, tomato, bell peppers, onions, plantains, sour cream, rice, beans Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Beans - $6: Refried, black, or charro Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sour Cream - $1.5: Small portion Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Plantains - $6: Served with sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice - $6: Spanish style Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shredded Cheese - $2: Cheddar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber
- Pico De Gallo - $3 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb
- Side Guacamole - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline
- Extra Chips & Salsa - $2: One red and one green salsa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Sodas - $5: Coca Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Orange Soda, or Root Beer
- Glass Bottle Sodas - $6: Coca Cola, Jarritos Mandarin, or Sangria Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Lemonade - $5
- Iced Tea - $5: Unsweetened or Raspberry
- Coffee / Tea - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Aguas Frescas - $6: Tamarindo, Jamaica, or Horchata Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Juices - $6: Apple, orange, pineapple, or cranberry
- Fruit Frosties - $7: Mango, peach, strawberry, or raspberry with whip cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Mexican Hot Chocolate - $6
- Iced Coffee - $6
- Milk - $6
- Domestic Bottled Beer - $5.5: Coors Light, Budweiser, or Bud Light Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Imported Bottled Beer - $7: Corona, Modelo, XX, Heineken, etc. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Guinness Bottle - $8 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Non-Alcoholic Beer - $6: Heineken 0.0 or Corona Cero Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Milagro Margarita - $12: 100% Blue Agave Milagro Tequila Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Maya Mule - $14: Stoli Vodka, ginger beer, and lime juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse
- Michelada - $12
Frequently Asked Questions about Maya Palenque
- Is Maya Palenque dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Maya Palenque has 10 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beans, Extra Chips & Salsa and Guacamole.
- What can I eat at Maya Palenque on a dairy-free diet?
- Beans, Extra Chips & Salsa and Guacamole carry the dairy-free tag, out of 10 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Maya Palenque have vegan options?
- Yes. 12 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Beans and Extra Chips & Salsa.
- Is Maya Palenque gluten-free?
- 4 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Maya Palenque?
- Soft Tacos, at roughly 77.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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