Mayan Kitchen - Sunnyvale (CA)

3 /5 viswesh muralitharan: Our team visited Mayan Kitchen in Sunnyvale’s downtown on Murphy Avenue for lunch. One standout positive was their surprisingly large selection of vegan options, which can be hard to find in Mexican-style cuisine. This made it a convenient spot for a group with varied dietary preferences. We tried a couple of their specialty drinks , the brown rice horchata and the tamarind agua fresca both of which were refreshing and nicely balanced. For appetizers, the fried plantains were delicious and well-prepared. However, the other starters, like the chips and salsa, came in very small portions for the price. The same goes for the charred cauliflower, which tasted good but included only 5–6 pieces and felt significantly overpriced. As for the entrées, the general consensus from both vegan and meat eaters at the table was that the dishes were just okay and nothing particularly memorable or standout in terms of flavor or authenticity. The churros were another letdown: we received just one, and it wasn’t especially impressive, yet priced on the higher side. The highlight of the visit was definitely the friendly and attentive service. Still, while the ambiance and staff were great, the food felt overpriced for the portions and overall taste quality. Overall, Mayan Kitchen offers great service and an admirable range of vegan options, but the menu could benefit from more generous portions and stronger flavors to match its price point.

4 /5 Mik: Mayan Kitchen offers tasty food and good service, but there are a few things to be aware of. Ordering was a bit challenging for me since the menu felt somewhat chaotic, with too many “top seller” or highlighted items competing for attention. We started with the Sikil P’ak and the queso fundido to share. Both were enjoyable, and the tortilla chips were especially good. For my main dishes, I chose the cochinita pibil and the blue churrasco tacos. The cochinita was great. The churrasco tacos were decent, but the raw peppers didn’t quite work for me. Finally we ordered churros, which is a great way to end. 1 or 1/2 per person was more than enough for us. Service was good throughout, and while the tacos aren’t cheap, the pricing feels fair for the quality of the ingredients. One downside was the seating: our table had a half-sofa, half-chair setup, and the sofa was a bit uncomfortable — whenever someone moved, the whole seat bounced. Cocktails here are wine-based, which is worth noting, but they offer a nice selection of Mexican beers to balance it out. Overall, a flavorful and enjoyable experience with a few minor drawbacks.

5 /5 Das Subhamoy (Moy): It’s not easy to find a vegan friendly restaurant in South Bay but Mayan kitchen surpassed all our expectations! They have authentic South American (mayan) food and lovely service. We have revisited multiple times and have never had any complaints.

5 /5 Hunter Lewis: The bao plus Mayan tacos tasted delicious. It was interesting to see bao served just like traditional Chinese style. Pricing felt reasonable overall, though a few items leaned higher. Service was smooth, leaving us happy while heading home.

5 /5 Maha: What an absolutely delightful restaurant with the most delicious food and amazing friendly atmosphere and service! Loved every dish and their awesome drinks and desserts! If you are craving high quality vegan food, definitely stop by here! Special mention to their Mayan hot chocolate which tastes like an absolute dream. Would love to be back!