mayan cafe

hadlunchat mayan on monday afternoon. absolutely fantastic. couldn't say enough good things if i had an hour to talk about it. thanks to everyone who had a hand in making ourlunchwonderful!!!

i like it but....service and food are everything. and they failed miserably today.....service was terrible from server to busser to hostess... we had 1:00 pm reservation, received food at 2:00 p.m. apps were good but slow and too much time in between. i ordered med well mayan burger that was presented blood red including the bun, server presented the wrong drink, no one spoke to us or made eye contact to any of us....we were seated directly in front of stations and had to ask for refills, help with the food and the check-- no offer of the desserts, let alone any special preps for the day.. i had invited foodies from cleveland, oh and was very embarressed by the experience. the mayan stew needed salt which we couldn't find a server/hostess/busser/anybody to bring the other items lacked something but better service would have changed the experience. the place, at latelunchtime is very loud (they were busy, good for them!) but they not only missed the marks -- we will not visit again soon.


-----29 sep, 2014-----

i like it but....service and food are everything. and they failed miserably today.....service was terrible from server to busser to hostess... we had 1:00 pm reservation, received food at 2:00 p.m. apps were good but slow and too much time in between. i ordered med well mayan burger that was presented blood red including the bun, server presented the wrong drink, no one spoke to us or made eye contact to any of us....we were seated directly in front of stations and had to ask for refills, help with the food and the check-- no offer of the desserts, let alone any special preps for the day.. i had invited foodies from cleveland, oh and was very embarressed by the experience. the mayan stew needed salt which we couldn't find a server/hostess/busser/anybody to bring the other items lacked something but better service would h. the place at latelunchtime is very loud (they were busy, good for them!) but they not only missed the marks -- we will not visit again.

the blood orange mimosa was tart and not too strong for alunchdrink, though i’ll admit i didn’t order one because i’m a lightweight and i just can’t count on my hour-longlunchto relieve me inevitable buzz, and i don’t edit superwell when i’ve had anything to drink.

it's all about your tastes. originally i wasn't a fan because i ordered a dish that was more like mini tapas forlunchand the 4 tastes i chose to mix did not mix well. i have been back though and discovered they have a really tasty burger and fries that has great flavor and is worth coming back. i won't venture far from that item on the menu, but who needs to when you know what tastes perfect to you. i was however tempted with last weekslunchfeature.

guardian 5. the mayan cafe has now earned the status of being my favorite restaurant in louisville. the experience is taste on a multi-dimensional level. each food selection is layered with taste. the quality of the products used in the production of the menu items underpins the exceptional tastes that you will experience. the portion sizes are also unique in that they are perfectly sized. the portion size and the tastes are in harmonic balance with one another . the discipline of the staff is embodied in every appetizer, every entree', and every beverage. the hidden secret of the mayan isthelunchmenu. the beef burrito is truly the result of divine inspiration. i have traveled the world and have never had such a pleasant meal as the beef burrito with a side of lima beans (the lima beans are a must). the mayan cafe is not the fanciest nor the most expensive restaurant in louisville, it is however, my favorite and i believe the best.

under rated. the mayan cafe is one of louisville's best kept dining secrets with a fresh, eclectic menu with authentic food, including cactus. highly recommend stopping by forlunchand trying the salbutes!