My family was staying at a nearby hotel and decided to try this place for dinner after a concierge suggested it. So happy we did! It was delicious. We enjoyed strawberry margaritas, queso, Mayan fajitas, steak tacos and kids Mac & cheese. Service was great & the restaurant was very clean. Would definitely go back if we're in Chattanooga. read more

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This is one of the best places I have found to eat in Chattanooga. The food and service are consistently excellent, and the experience is reliable every time. The bathrooms are always clean, which I appreciate. Paid street parking is usually easy to find, though during busy hours it can take a little more time. The veggie fajitas are an absolute treat and full of flavor. The guacamole is fresh and perfectly seasoned, and the salsa is truly top notch. One of the most delightful surprises is that the churros are vegan, and they are unforgettable. The Papillón dish is especially meaningful. It can be made vegan and comes from the owner's grandmother's recipe in Guatemala. That personal touch really shines through and makes the menu feel inspired and unique. There used to be a young blonde male bartender who was hands down one of the best servers I have ever had. He was personable and somehow remembered both your order and your conversations even months later. That level of hospitality really stood out. Prices are not cheap, and the ingredients are not explicitly organic, but the quality, flavor, and thoughtful menu make it well worth it. Highly recommend if you are looking for consistently great food and a standout dining experience in Chattanooga. read more

Nothing to rave about, tried it because my SIL said it was good. And it was but nothing to rave about. I was excited for the plantains, but they only gave you three pieces.I suppose I could have ordered more.But I was full. We got there just in time as there was a wait when we were done eating. Ambience was cold.. Maybe because we were there during wintertime. read more

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terrible they hung up FIVE times manager was super rude and unhelpful and dont tinked to ignore me once i told him the host hinge up on me FIVE TIMES the food isn't even the best. it was just all that was open. they charge for EVERYTHING read more

Good food, service, & date night ambiance! Had a great experience here with my husband on a Friday night. Started with chips & salsa, pupusas (get them!!), and had one of the shrimp dishes for entree while my husband got a chicken bowl. We loved it all! Oh and they have horchata - get that too. 10/10. read more

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To say I am impressed is an understatement! We came here for a graduation celebration and it is perfect for that. We made a reservation for 7 and were seated right away. The place is super comfortable with very nice decor. We had the best server, Eduardo! Shout out to him! He was maybe the best server i have had and that says alot. The food was PHENOMENAL! I had the chicken chimichanga. Perfection. Do NOT miss out on the queso. If you are in Chatanooga you absolutely must try this place out. I hope you get Eduardo! read more

Mayan Kitchen - Chicken Chimichanga. - Latin American Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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Lotsss of options which was great!! We got lots of things for the table including fajitas, nachos, queso, tacos, and enchiladas. Everything seemed to be a hit. The nachos were my least favorite and the fajitas were the best! read more

This place was AMAZING! This is the first restaurant while visiting the south that had truly authentic tasting Latin food. I am soo happy we went here. I had lost hope on finding good authentic Latin food out here. I know it exists, just next to impossible to find. I was weary when I saw they put the "cheese sauce" on several items, I've learned to modify orders without it. First place that had a real tomatillo green salsa. My main praise is with the Pupusas, so good! They were like back home in Cali! Compliments to the chef!!! read more

Modern open restaurant that is inviting with solid menu. This place delivers on fresh salsa and chips and many Latin favorites. Food was good with decent portions. The chorizo is better than average, and they have brunch until 3 on the weekends. Service was great. read more

Mayan Kitchen - Latin American Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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I don't normally gush, but this joint ROCKS! Stopped in on a happenstance and it was amazing. The interior is modern Latin-American inspired but not too over the top. It was a cold, quiet Thursday night so we were seated quickly. We ordered 2 "carne asada" dinners, a caldo de res (beef soup) and a tortilla chicken soup. The flank steak was seasoned well, juicy and delicious. My beef soup was the best I've had to date. The sides...rice, beans and such are all prepared very well too. I didn't order a tequila because we were headed to Birmingham. Their selection is quite impressive. We tried the banana rumba and flan for dessert. The Rumba had great flavor but was somewhat mushy and needs a crispy element (maybe that's how it's supposed to be) but the flan was perfect and one of our top 5 ever! I spoke with the manager and told him how much we enjoyed the entire experience. Very nice young man, we spoke Spanish for a bit. I will literally make a trip back just to eat here. Thank you all, keep it going! read more

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I ilke the food and my dad work in Mayan kitchen we are doing a baby shower today so lf you guys want to go go to Mayan kitchen l eat breakfast and it was so delicious love read more

in CHA on business & went back a 2nd time tonight for the chicken fajitas.... and i was pleasantly surprised the food was very much like my previous visit... the kitchen really takes the time to prepare this dish nicely... its so well plated and each element from pico to beans to rice to guac is made very well and delicious... my server Erin was first rate too..! thanks for a absolutley delicious supper! 5/5 would reccomend ! read more

This was my second time coming here after visiting Chattanooga a year ago. My wife and I loved it the second time also. In my opion, this hangar steak is one of the best steaks I've ever had under $30. It's really exceptional flavor and tenderness. It's also a good size and very filling. The veggies and potatoes were good also. My wife got Mayan fajitas and really enjoyed them. We would definitely return. The restaurant is really nice and clean. The server was nice though she forgot our chips and salsa. read more

Mayan Kitchen - Hanger Steak Tikal - Latin American Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Ordered brunch. Mayan kitchen skillet. It was dry. Had no sauce no cheese in it. Supposedly had chorizo in it. Maybe a teaspoon of chorizo. Was pretty much eggs, onion, potatoes, and chicken. Would not order again. Asked waitress if it was suppose to have some kind of sauce or cheese on it. She brought me salsa. Not loving the service or the food. Would go somewhere else. read more

The food was delicious and totally fit my FODMAP diet needs! Our waiter was wonderful! We enjoyed the music and frequent visits from our Nicaraguan waiter! You have to go there to see for yourself! read more

The first couple times we came were great however, food quality and over all taste has gone down. Overpriced for what you get. Service was kind of slow even though place was empty and had a bunch of employees. We want to like this place but we won't be coming back. read more

The restaurant was clean and cute, though with the size of it it got loud when it started to fill up. Our server was... fine. He couldn't tell us why the chicken in the Pollo y Waffles was Guatemalan. (Note: It was the spices in the breading used.) My Pollo y Waffles was not good. The 'chicken tenders' were more scraps then tenders, and they were dry. They also use cheap baking powder in the Waffles, I could taste the aluminum. The mango syrup wasn't even white-person spicy, despite being described as spicy on the menu. read more

Love this place! We ate dinner 2x in our mini trip! Drinks were great, waitstaff was kind and food was amazing (had the brisket nachos). read more

Mayan Kitchen - Latin American Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

The service was wonderful and the food was delicious!! Highly recommend!! Oh and a really nice atmosphere... read more

Mayan Kitchen - Jumbo shrimp and pasta - Latin American Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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Greta food tender meat fish tacos are great spicy salsa really good definitely a 5 star restaurant read more

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Very good food, had the arrechera cooked perfectly & my wife had the lobster enchiladas & said it was very rich in flavor. Service was average & did have to wait for return service multiple times. read more

Mayan Kitchen - Old Fashioned- Mayan twist - Latin American Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

The variety in of diffrent food was amazing. The tacos were crunchy but a little soft and moist. The flan was also moist but was not like jello. The server was very attentive. And the ambiance was romantic and intamite. Overall the best place I have ever eaten. read more

Even though I didn't take a picture of this, they have the best Horchata ever!!!! BEAT HORCHATA EVER!!!! I am a foodie and I know what I'm telling you!!! Also the dish that I had was absolutely perfect especially if you're watching what you're eating because it's meat potatoes and vegetables. Everything was great and I had seen this twice so each time throwing through great taste. read more

Mayan Kitchen - Steak dish - Latin American Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

We went Easter Brunch. Food was amazing. Service was excellent. Lighting could have been better. read more

We stopped at Mayan Kitchen when driving through town before the holidays because I saw mention of its dedicated vegan options. Unfortunately, the TL;DR is that they served me a dish with meat in it. Disturbing because I had several bites before realizing it. I ordered the vegetarian pepian from the "vegan selections" portion of the menu, which appeared promising at first with its hearty portion and plentiful vegetables cooked in a thick stew-like preparation. Several spoonsful in, I noticed there was a chunk of something that looked suspiciously like beef or pork. My husband, who eats meat, confirmed my suspicions. It's easy these days with so many eerily imitation meat substitutes to mistakenly eat something that is real meat. I pointed this out to our server who was really nice and he took it over to his manager and said he'd try to take it off the bill. He came back and told me that it was impossible that there was meat in the dish and that they wouldn't be able to take it off the bill. I don't blame anything on him. I do blame this on the manager who should have come over to me instead. I firmly pointed out that I would not be paying for a meal that I barely touched (and thankfully, I hadn't eaten more of it or I would have been extremely upset as I haven't eaten meat in over 30 years). I just don't get why they'd argue with someone. I don't know nor do I care how the meat got in the bowl. I do think when a restaurant has a vegan portion of the menu, they need to be extra careful with food prep. In the end, they removed it from the bill, thankfully, which a restaurant should do regardless of why a customer might have sent an entree back, no less for violating an expressed dietary restriction. read more

The pazole soup was excellent. It seemed pretty authentic, and it had some great flavors. The broth was savory, and I added lime juice for some sourness and a lot of the chili oil for that heat . The pork was very soft, and I added all the fixings - radish, lettuce, onion, and tortilla shells. I also liked the fact that the tortilla shells came out whole instead of in tiny broken chips or pieces. Starter salad was good too. Great quality and quantity meal for a great price. My only complaint was that they rain out of tres leches cake, but it ended up being good for me because that night, it was tres leches or nothing. read more

Mayan Kitchen - Pazole - Latin American Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

The environment was lively, the food was spectacular, and the staff were friendly. A truly top draw experience. read more

Mayan Kitchen - The food was spectacular. The environment was lively, and the staff was friendly, - Latin American Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Went here while I was in Chattanooga for business. The atmosphere is cool, has a nicer feel than what you'd expect. I sat at the bar and was taken care of quickly. Solid beer on draft. The food is a little on the pricey side and you have to pay for chips and salsa which is a bummer. Overall, i enjoyed my meal and the service. I would come back. read more

We loved our experience at the Mayan Kitchen! We were immediately seated and attended to by a very friendly waiter. We ordered the Hanger Steak and a Steak Fajita, as well as chips and salsa. All were absolutely delicious and high quality. We tried the churros for dessert, and unfortunately they did disappoint. They were tough and slightly cold in the middle. But other than that, would definitely recommend! read more

This restaurant was recommended by our hotel which was in short waking distance. Menu was pretty straightforward and had lots of delicious options. Really cute decor and has ample seating.I loved the variety of mojito options on their menu. The waiter was super helpful answering questions and offering suggestions. The service was amazing. read more

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Food and service were stellar. Seated immediately around noon on Sunday. Great decor and chill.

Excellent food and service. Highly recommend the house margarita. We were a party of 11 and every single person enjoyed the experience.

Food was superb! Service was excellent ! Ambiance is fabulous! Adult beverages are available and well made The decor is very tastefully done making use of beautiful modern clean lines; it's a very lovely and comfortable environment. A wonderful place for a date night read more

$32 steak was burnt on the outside and tasted like char. It was terrible. Customer service was so unsatisfying as well, did not offer me utensils and when i hinted for a lady to come she ignored me so I had to walk and get it. Takes a long time to get food and just super unsatisfied with how expensive and terrible the steak tasted. read more

Great food and atmosphere. Enjoyed there custom food options. Highly recommend the tacos.

Came in for lunch on a recommendation from a co worker and wow! What a score! Ordered the tacos al pastor off the lunch menu and they are a solid 10/10! The meat is extremely flavorful and has a nice grilled taste. It reminds me of the street tacos in Mexico. The pineapple in the tacos was extremely fresh and very sweet. My Californian mind is legitimately blown by how good these are. The tacos came with a bean soup that was just alright, but still pretty tasty. I would order this again. Atmosphere was nice and quiet since it was lunch, but I can totally see the potential for this place to be very loud when at capacity. Friendly waitstaff and good service. I would take my parents here. read more

Mayan Kitchen - Tacos al pastor (lunch menu) - Latin American Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Though just passing a few days in Chattanooga, I had such a lovely night at Mayan. The atmosphere was elegant with beautiful wall murals, lighting, and good vibes, although most patrons seemed to be wearing shorts and casual clothing. Up front, a band played various music genres, and I thought the singer had an angelic voice, accompanied by a great saxophonist who occasionally roamed the restaurant as he played. If I lived in town, I'd come back repeatedly just for the band. But I can't just focus on the band. My meal was deliciously top notch! I ordered the hanger steak Tikal. Very tender, perfectly seasoned and cooked, and a large portion, but I couldn't stop myself from eating every bite. I saw no seasoning on top of the rosemary potatoes, yet the rosemary flavoring was definitely there. My sautéed veggies were great. The charro beans were a first for me--definitely tasty. The chimichurri tasted homemade. The meal was also supposed to include a queso sauce that was never delivered, though I tried my husband's and preferred the chimichurri. My husband has the churrascco al carbon, loved it -- but said my hanger steak was more tender. His came with Guatemalan salsa, refried beans, sautéed onions, rice and tortillas. After our dinner, we moved up front near the bar and watched the last set of the band. had wine to finish, though I noted some frozen concoction spinning in a machine that looked awfully tempting. read more

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Great service and very good food. Flavors of all the dishes we ordered were on point! Tastes like home cooked meals. read more

Loved the vibes here. Service was great and attentive. Food came out quickly and prices were fair. Great spot for date night plus big parties ! There's ton of space and really gorgeous inside. Food was really good. Loved the Pollo adabado. Pupusas we're good and cocktails were lovely. Only street parking available but no problem. They aren't super busy on a Monday but I'd easily come back to try more things !! read more

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The food was great and the service was great too. One thing that I wished that had was free salsa and chips while you wait. The fajitas was good and we went back the next day and got black beans and roasted corn salad. It was very good. My husband had the Pollo loco. It was very tasty also. Our friend had brisket burrito and he loved it. Our waitress was so sweet. I think her name was Sarah. read more