Mayan Palace
Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: (773) 935-4200
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- Schubert Avenue
- Directions:
- El: Brown Line to Diversey; bus: 8 to Diversey
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 11am-11pm, Fri-Sat 11am-12am
Editorial Review for Mayan Palace – by Robyn Galbos
The Scene
Colorful patterned tablecloths and saffron-hued walls brighten the tiny dining room, while polished wood on the bar and trim dresses things up a bit. Casually attired couples and families with kids in tow quickly fill the small space. Best tables are near the front windows, which open onto Halsted and offer good people-watching.
The Food
Mexican and Tex-Mex favorites are served in generous portions with good flavors. Seafood offerings include coctel de camaron: a tasty, savory-sweet gazpacho-style soup brimming with plump shrimp, cilantro, onion and avocado in light tomato sauce. Other favorites include enchiladas poblanas in smoky mole sauce, and chiles rellenos: plump cheese-filled peppers dipped in egg batter and topped with piquant ranchero sauce. Standard items like soft-shelled tacos, fat burritos and chimichangas round out the menu; combination plates mix and match a few popular items. Finish off your meal with deliciously creamy, vanilla flavored flan.
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Insider Tips
When to GoOn Tuesdays, enjoy half-price margaritas, offered in a variety of fruit flavors like mango, peach, strawberry, tamarind and lime.
The ExtrasA children's menu offers kid-friendly fare like chicken fingers and burgers (both with fries) for under $4.
Save MoneyDrink for less Monday through Thursday, when import bottles of beer are $2.50.
User Reviews for Mayan Palace
07/26/2007 Posted by saribou
It seems like there are an abundance of Mexican restaurants in my neighborhood. We had been to Caesar's (self-proclaimed "Home of the Killer Margarita")... but a friend recommended we come here instead. Don't get me wrong, Caesar's margaritas are really good, but Mayan Palace's are just as good... Not to mention that, but they're half price on Tues/Thurs. Also, the food is way better than Caesar's, and probably one of the best Mexican places I've tried in Chicago thus far. Try the Ceviche appetizer or Chicken Fajitas. Everything always tastes fresh, and the staff is really nice. I could eat their chips and salsa all night long, and the way they keep bringing you more, they'd probably let me! The ambience is better, too (more hip restaurant, and less "bar-scene"). The restaurant space is cute but a bit crowded, so when it's nice out, try the covered back patio!
Pros: Food, service, margaritas!!
Cons: Make reservations on Fri/Sat eves
02/10/2007 Posted by jre1014
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Mayan Palace. My boyfriend and I make a point of eating there every weekend. The food is delicious authentic Mexican and the service is amazing! (we come in so often they already know what we're going to order and how we like it) They make you feel like royalty and fall all over themselves making sure you have everything you need. In the summer they have a large patio but in the cooler months there's not a ton of seating indoors. Tuesdays and Thursdays are half price margarita nights and it's totally worth fighting the crowds. It's cheap and yummy...you have to try Mayan Palace!
Pros: The service and the food.
Cons: little seating
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