Cantina Los Mayos

Restaurant · Mexican · Café & brunchInner Richmond

No dishes marked gluten free

63 dishesmenu read 9 Novcantinalosmayas.com

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Dinner

Sun/Wed/Thu 5–9pm; Fri/Sat 5–10pm

Bocados Pequeños

  • Tacos de Maya$7

    Handmade masa tortilla. Choice of: cochinita pibil, chicharron, pescado (+2), carne asada, turkey relleño negro, sweet potato mole (veg)…

  • Sopes (2)$16

    Masa cakes topped with refried black beans. Choice of: cochinita pibil, carne asada, turkey relleño negro, mixed vegetables, crab (+$4).

  • Queso Fundido con Xcatic$19

    Xcatic peppers, chorizo and mushrooms melted in Oaxaca cheese.

    Likely dairy

  • Tostones (2)$14

    Savory fried plantains topped with refried black beans. Choice of: turkey relleño negro, mixed vegetables, crab (+$4).

  • Pozole Verde Soup$16

    Mexican stew made with tomatillos, green chiles and hominy.

  • Panuchos (2)$15

    Mayan crispy tacos filled with refried beans. Choice of: cochinita pibil, carne asada, turkey relleño negro, nopales & mushroom, mixed…

  • Empanadas de Mayas (2)$16

    Choice of: chicken, shrimp, cochinita pibil, nopales/mushrooms or mixed vegetables. Topped with crema, lettuce, red onion and queso fresco.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Ensalada de la Milpa$15

    Beets and sliced oranges mixed with mint in a citrus dressing on a bed of arugula.

  • Tacos de Jicama$14

    Thinly sliced jicama 'tortilla' with papaya, topped with Mayan salad, lime and mild habanero.

    Vegan

  • Ceviche Crudo Peninsula$19

    White fish crudo with red onion, sweet potato, chile serrano and cilantro, dressed in lime juice, topped with salmon roe on a mango purée.

    Likely fish

  • Ceviche Crudo Maya$20

    Shrimp and scallop crudo with red onion, chile serrano, pineapple and cilantro, dressed in lime juice, topped with salmon roe on a passion…

    Likely shellfishLikely fish

Platos Principales

  • Piña Loca$28

    Seafood cocktail served in a halved fresh pineapple: octopus, shrimp, tomato sauce.

    Likely shellfish

  • Quesadilla de Maiz (2)$18

    Mayan corn quesadilla filled with queso Oaxaca, topped with queso fresco, lettuce and crema. Choice of: carne asada, cochinita pibil, mixed…

    Likely dairy

  • Chuletas de Cordero$38

    Seasoned and seared lamb chops served with savory scalloped chayote and potato.

  • Roasted Cornish Hen$26

    Frijoles charros, arroz yucateca and negro pico de gallo.

  • Pipian con Pato$32

    Squash seed purée over braised duck, with a side of arroz yucateca sprinkled with maíz indígena.

    Contains sesame

  • Banderias Pilche$26

    Skewers of shrimp, scallops and octopus with onions and peppers, served with papaya pineapple habanero sauce.

    Likely shellfish

  • Chuleta de Jabalí$28

    Pork chop over pureed sweet potato sauce with broccolini.

    Contains nuts, sesame

  • Filete Miñón$39

    Herb marinated, served with sliced sweet potato over potatoes, spinach and smoked pepper sauce.

  • Branzino Frito$40

    Fried whole fish with shrimp, scallops and mango habanero cream sauce, served with arroz yucateca.

    Likely dairyLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Chamorro de Borrego$36

    Lamb shank with smoked pepper sauce, baked in banana leaves, served with queso panela and a side of tortillas.

    Likely dairy

  • Molcajete Mixto$45

    Shrimp, scallop, octopus, carne asada, chicharron and nopales/mushrooms, served hot in a traditional mortar with a side of tortillas.

    Likely shellfish

  • Mayan Mole con Pollo$25

    Yucatán mole chicken served with arroz yucateco.

Lados

  • Nopales w/Portobello Mushrooms$10
  • Sikil Pak - Traditional Mayan Dip$14

    Squash, smoked tomato, smoked pepper, mixed with ground pumpkin seeds, chives and habanero, topped with shaved hard-boiled eggs and pepita…

    Likely egg

  • Scalloped Chayote & Potatoes$9

    Baked with herbs, cream and Oaxacan cheese.

    Likely dairy

  • Pico de Gallo Negro$5

    Smoked pico de gallo of onions, peppers and tomatoes.

  • Arroz Yucateco$6

    White rice topped with pickled onions.

  • Guacamole & Chips$14
  • Chef's Table Spicy Salsa$7

    Spicy salsa, made to order.

  • Chips & Salsa Refill$3
  • Frijoles Charros$9

    Slow-stewed beans with bits of sausage and pork belly chicharron.

Postre

  • Churros (Creme Filled)$12

    Creme-filled Mexican street doughnuts.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Caballero Pobres con Helado$16
  • House Made Helados$8

    Ice cream (flavors vary).

    Likely dairy

  • Flan$11

    Housemade flan.

  • Postre Familia Med (serves 2–4)$32
  • Postre Familia Lrg (serves 5–6)$42
  • Habanero-Mango Truffle (Bisou Chocolate)$14

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Bocados Pequeños

  • Sopes (2)$16

    Masa cakes topped with refried beans and choice of filling (two per order).

  • Tacos de Mayas$7

    One taco per order. Housemade masa tortilla topped with choice of filling.

  • Panuchos (2)$15

    Mayan crispy tacos filled with refried beans with choice of filling.

  • Tostones (2)$14

    Savory fried plantains topped with refried beans and choice of filling (two per order).

  • Empanadas de Maya$16

    Topped with crema, lettuce and queso fresco.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Tacos de Jicama$14

    Thinly sliced jicama 'tortilla' with papaya, topped with Mayan salad, lime and light habanero.

  • Quesadilla Niño (2) Solo Queso$12

    Solo queso.

    Likely dairy

Online Only Meals

  • Cantina Bowl$19

    Choice of topping with rice, guacamole and frijoles charro (pinto beans with bits of stewed pork), topped with pickled onions.

  • Banderias Plate$21

    Shrimp, scallops and octopus onion and pepper skewers served with papaya pineapple habanero sauce, with rice and side salad.

    Likely shellfish

  • Jicama Taco Kit (Vegan)$19

    Make your own jicama tacos: four jicama 'tacos' with Mayan salad (carrots, papaya, mango, habaneros, chamoy sauce and tajín), with tomato…

    Vegan

Platos Principales

  • Quesadilla de Maiz (2)$20

    Mayan corn quesadilla filled with queso Oaxaca, topped with queso fresco, lettuce and crema.

    Likely dairy

  • Chuleta de Jabalí$30

    Grilled pork chop over pureed sweet potato sauce with broccolini.

  • Chamorro de Borrego$36

    Lamb shank with smoked pepper sauce baked in banana leaves, served with a side of tortillas.

  • Molcajete Mixto$45

    Shrimp, scallop, octopus, carne asada, chicharron, queso panela and nopales/mushrooms. Served with side of tortillas.

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Mayan Mole con Pollo$26

    Yucatecan mole chicken served with arroz yucateco.

  • Chile Relleno Ranchera$28

    Poblano pepper stuffed with Oaxaca cheese, topped with ranchera cream sauce, fresh pomegranate and pickled onions.

    Likely dairy

  • Pipian de Conejo$28

    Out of stock.

Lados

  • Sikil Pak - Traditional Mayan Dip$14

    Squash, smoked tomato, smoked pepper, mixed with ground pumpkin seeds, chives and habanero, topped with shaved hard-boiled eggs.

    Likely egg

  • Chips & Salsa Extra$6
  • Chips Extra$3
  • Sautéed Espinaca (Spinach)$7

    Sautéed with garlic.

  • Housemade Salsa (8 oz)$8
  • Side of Avocado$6
  • Side of Pickled Onions$3
What the menu saysDinner menu: food may contain or come into contact with common allergens, such as dairy, eggs, wheat, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish, corn, or wheat. Guests are asked to tell the server about any allergies before ordering.
  • Dinner menu: food may contain or come into contact with common allergens, such as dairy, eggs, wheat, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish, corn, or wheat. Guests are asked to tell the server about any allergies before ordering.

Good to know

Restaurant

Facts

FactDetail
Address431 Balboa Street, Inner Richmond, 94118
AreaSan Francisco
KindRestaurant · Mexican · Café & brunch
Phone+1 415-571-8027
Websitecantinalosmayas.com
BookingOnline through Book online
Menu read9 Nov 2026 from cantinalosmayas.com
Hours
  • MondayClosed
  • TuesdayClosed
  • Wednesday5pm–9pm
  • Thursday5pm–9pm
  • Friday5pm–10pm
  • Saturday10am–2pm, 5pm–10pm
  • Sunday10am–2pm, 5pm–9pm
MapOpen in Google Maps

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Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Cantina Los Mayos

Does Cantina Los Mayos have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 9 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Cantina Los Mayos coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Dinner menu: food may contain or come into contact with common allergens, such as dairy, eggs, wheat, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish…”. Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is Cantina Los Mayos open?

Monday: Closed. Tuesday: Closed. Wednesday: 5pm–9pm. Thursday: 5pm–9pm. Friday: 5pm–10pm. Saturday: 10am–2pm, 5pm–10pm. Sunday: 10am–2pm, 5pm–9pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Cantina Los Mayos online?

Yes, through Book online: https://resy.com/cities/sf/cantina-los-mayas?date=2023-11-04&seats=3

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