Restaurant

Cantina Los Mayas

Cantina Los Mayas is one of the best asian restaurants in San Francisco for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Richmond District.

Let's be clear about what Cantina Los Mayas actually is, because the name and the Richmond District address will set off assumptions that are mostly wrong.

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Rating (Google) 9.6
260 reviews
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9.6
Rating
Based on 260 reviews
Best used for
dinner and hidden gem
Price and pace
Good value
Neighborhood
Richmond District · 431 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94118, USA
Price
Good value
Google rating
9.6 from 260 reviews
Phone
(415) 571-8027
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What to order

Signature dishes at Cantina Los Mayas

Ceviche Crudo Maya

shrimp and scallop crudo, with red onion, Chile Serrano, pineapple, cilantro, topped with lime juice and salmon roe with passion fruit puree

Sikil Pak - Traditional Mayan Dip

squash, smoked tomato, smoked pepper, mixed with ground pumpkin seeds, chives & habanero. topped with shaved hard boiled eggs & pepita seeds

Molcajete Mixto

shrimp, scallop, octopus, carne asada, chicharron & nopales(cactus) /mushrooms, w/queso panela. Served hot in a traditional mortar with a side of tortillas

Branzino Frito

fried whole fish with shrimp, scallops, mango, habanero cream sauce, served with arroz yucateca

Chuletas de Cordero

seasoned and seared lamb chops served with scalloped chayote and potato

Why go

What makes Cantina Los Mayas worth the move

Cantina Los Mayas is a reliable asian choice in Richmond District in San Francisco when you want something that tends to land well. Ceviche Crudo Maya and Sikil Pak - Traditional Mayan Dip also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 260 Google reviews.

What to know fast

Public rating
9.6 from 260 Google reviews
Best used for
dinner and hidden gem
Style
Asian in Richmond District
Spend
Good value

Best for

Know before you go

Google rating: 9.6 from 260 reviews
Price point: value
Popular dishes: Ceviche Crudo Maya, Sikil Pak - Traditional Mayan Dip, Molcajete Mixto
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What diners are saying

0 diner reviews · reviewed by Carlos Mendez for Cantina Los Mayas

Google snapshot
9.6 from 260 reviews
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Editorial review by Carlos Mendez
No diner notes for Cantina Los Mayas yet.

Every note in this section is written by a diner who actually ate here, so we leave it empty until there's a genuine one to share.

For now, Cantina Los Mayas holds a 9.6 rating across 260 Google reviews.

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Quick details

Address
431 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94118, USA
Phone
(415) 571-8027
Price
value
TastyPals score
Coming soon
Google rating
9.6 (260 reviews)
Cuisine
Asian
Neighborhood
Richmond District

Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does Cantina Los Mayas serve?

Cantina Los Mayas is a Asian restaurant located in Richmond District, San Francisco. Let's be clear about what Cantina Los Mayas actually is, because the name and the Richmond District address will set off assumptions that are mostly wrong.

What is Cantina Los Mayas best for?

Cantina Los Mayas is best for dinner, hidden gem, asian. Cantina Los Mayas is a reliable asian choice in Richmond District in San Francisco when you want something that tends to land well. Ceviche Crudo Maya and Sikil Pak - Traditional Mayan Dip also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 260 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Cantina Los Mayas?

Cantina Los Mayas is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.6 from 260 reviews

What should I order at Cantina Los Mayas?

Start with Ceviche Crudo Maya, Sikil Pak - Traditional Mayan Dip, Molcajete Mixto and Branzino Frito. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Cantina Los Mayas worth visiting?

Cantina Los Mayas holds a 9.6 Google rating from 260 reviews. Cantina Los Mayas is a reliable asian choice in Richmond District in San Francisco when you want something that tends to land well. Ceviche Crudo Maya and Sikil Pak - Traditional Mayan Dip also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 260 Google reviews.

Where is Cantina Los Mayas located?

Cantina Los Mayas is located at 431 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94118, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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