Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Beer/Wine
Mexican
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant and bar offering Mexican cuisine with vegan options on main menu and a separate vegan-only menu that includes starters, main entrees, and desserts. Sample dishes like chipotle almond dip and portobello mushroom with pistachio spice mole sauce. Open Mon-Thu 12:00pm-8:00pm, Fri-Sat 12:00pm-10:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-7:00pm.


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21 Reviews

First Review by teaneedz

jollieduck

Points +2072

Vegan
11 Feb 2024

Decent 🍛

It’s pretty good, but I wasn’t blown away! The mole sauce was the best part. Appreciate the separate vegan menu and having two different dessert options.

Kind of weird to have some text on the vegan menu about how vegans were right all along at a place that serves meat, but ok.

CarolinaBanales

Points +46

Vegan
01 Aug 2023

Delicious

Honestly, amazing food. The flavors are there and I would highly recommend it.

Kikster

Points +16

Vegan
19 Jun 2023

Full vegan menu and every item is a hit

This is probably one of my favorite restaurants in Sac. They have a full vegan menu to choose from to make a multi course dinner out of. The molés are absolutely incredible. You can’t go wrong with the traditional molé poblano but I highly encourage you to try the pepian molé.

Also, they have amazing cocktails!

VeganCookieLover

Points +3008

Vegan
02 Jun 2023

Vegan menu showcases Mexican cuisine

If you’re looking for your usual burrito, chips and guac, you’ve come to the wrong place. Mayahuel does an excellent job of showcasing Mexico’s culinary traditions with vegan menu items such as huitaloche enchiladas, mole poblano, enchiladas zapotecas, sikil p’ak (a favorite Yucatán dip), and tacos dorados de papa. The huitaloche enchiladas are made with fresh corn and tender mushrooms wrapped in blue corn tortillas covered in huitaloche sauce. The tacos dorados are small crispy tacos filled with seasoned potatoes with shredded lettuce and salsa that has a great spicy kick to it. I look forward to trying the other dishes on the menu, especially the chocolate cake.

Pros: Separate vegan menu , Good service , Flavorful dishes highlighting Mexican cuisine

Cons: Restaurant too cold inside

BryndaDurginPrivitt

Points +26

Vegan
03 May 2023

AMAZING!

They have a separate vegan menu with so many amazing choices! My favorite is the pistachio mole. Don't miss it! Absolutely wonderful!!!!

PineConez

Points +93

Vegan
02 May 2023

Best vegan mole

Great atmosphere and location! I thought the vegan mole was the best I've ever had. Chips guac was solid and they had a separate vegan menu.

My vegetarian friends got the cheese enchiladas and said they were not good, so stick to the vegan stuff!

Cons: Expensive

BMor

Points +102

Vegan
09 Sep 2022

10/10 always

My fav restaurant in Sacramento. Rarely a wait. Full vegan menu option. Tastiest rice. Delicious lentil soup. Vegan cocktail is delicious alcohol free or not.

Pros: 5 course prix, Fair pricing for atmosphere and food, Amazing drinks

Cons: Cold inside

Vegan_Hiker_Foodie

Points +4071

Vegan
24 Oct 2021

Bummer

Went for the vegan chef challenge menu, which is a 5 course meal. The waiter was so slow that we had to leave without the last course after 1 hour and a half (we had plans after dinner to get to). And the entree wasn’t even that good, a potato pancake with a huge serving of relatively plain rice. Totally disappointed.

addisynbross

Points +38

Vegan
15 Oct 2021

Underwhelmed

I was really excited to try this place. But I was honestly not super impressed. The food was flavorful but not anything special that I couldn’t make at home.

Pros: Vegan menu , MARGARITAS

Cons: Boring

FuzzWizard

Points +46

Vegan
16 Aug 2021

Vegan Menu is great!

This was my second time here and can’t wait to come back! I had the Enchiladas along with Guac, Chipotle Almond Dip and Salsa.

Pros: Separate vegan menu

Cons: None

cjzhz

Points +32

Vegan
11 Aug 2021

Flavorful Mexican cuisine

Really delicious. The pumpkin seed dip made a great appetizer. Seems like this place really knows how to prepare a good vegan dish, was impressed by the quality. Would happily eat here again.

karl8704

Points +452

Vegan
06 Aug 2019

I'll echo everyone else on the 5-course prix fixe!

After much anticipation, we went to Mayahuel last night for dinner and was not disappointed. We asked for the vegan menu and were rewarded immediately upon entering, and (to my surprise) our two non-vegan friends ordered the same as us - the 5-course prix fixe dinner. One of our friends went home with THREE doggie boxes; there was that much food. And it was all delicious. The five courses break down like this: your first course is a smoothie-like, virgin margarita that can be converted into an adult beverage for $3 more. "Starters" was course #2: either a green Yucatan dip or a chipotle almond dip with lots of chips, both of which were terrific. You have your choice of potato tacos or lentil soup for course #3 (we all went with the tacos, which were amazing). Then you chose from five entrees for the fourth course - hongadas tostadas, huitlacoche enchiladas, pistachio mole, enchiladas zapotecas, or the mole poblano. The four of us had all but the tostadas, and we all want to return another 4 times to try all of the other entrees. Course #5 was chocolate cake, another tasty treat. The prix fixe menu, be you vegan or not, is the only way to go!!!

Updated from previous review on 2019-08-06

Pros: GREAT value - huge portions, Excellent food. Great flavors, Friendly staff

Cons: Parking can be tricky. Use the Parkmobile app.

Breda

Points +420

Vegan
15 Jul 2019

5 course vegan menu for 30$!!

Went with the 5 course vegan menu and it was defiantly worth it as what I ordered would have been 46$! Got to try something from each section on the vegan menu the “tacos dorados de papa” was only ok but my main course “pistachio spicy mole” sauce was amazing even all the non vegans at my table thought it was the best meal of the night and would order that the next time over the non vegan dishes they had and it actually was mild in spice which we were happy about!

Pros: Fixed price menu is great value , Food was full of flavour and fresh

Cons: Very loud but option to sit outside

Hazelcubed

Points +430

Vegetarian
21 Jun 2019

Ask for the Vegan Menu

Stopped in for lunch during jury duty and service was quick. You have to ask for the Vegan Menu but it’s chock full of options. I asked for the Mole Poblano which comes served on plantains & portobellos. It was tasty and not overly rich. I will be back to sample more.

Pros: Vegan menu

Cons: Have to ask for the Vegan Menu

lindajconrad

Points +73

Vegan
23 May 2019

Great food, service and ambiance

We started going to Mayahuel during the vegan challenge in Sacramento, and have never been disappointed. The food is delicious, the service is great, and we really like sitting outside. Inside a a bit noisy for us, but it has a great vibe!

Pros: Good vegan menu

phytophile

Points +1118

Vegan
23 Apr 2019

Nice. Ask for the vegan menu.

Delusional Mexican food for the vegan.

Ramseslives

Points +244

Vegetarian
27 Dec 2018

Good food, great service

I ate here when I had jury duty and was pleasantly surprised by the friendly service! I had a yummy appetizer and the mole, which I enjoyed. It's a little pricey, but a nice treat 😊

Pros: vegan menu available, excellent service

Cons: pricey, no free parking

CRW

Points +655

Vegan
17 Dec 2018

5 Course Fixed Price Vegan Menu

Loved the 5 course meal. The pistachio mole on portobellos was one of the best things I’ve ever eaten.

Pros: Lots to choose from; feels decadent , Delicious “nutrition” cocktail , Server well informed about vegan options

Cons: Parking garage , Charges for chips/salsa (not a con but be aware)

hypnosis19

Points +96

Vegan
19 Aug 2018

vegan menu

Ask for the vegan menu!

Do not recommend the mole poblano.

Pros: vegan menu, good decor

Cons: staff is unfriendly

kkeegan5

Points +382

Vegan
21 Jul 2018

EXCELLENT!

Loved this restaurant! The best Mexican food we've had outside of Mexico! Friendly staff. Will dine there again when in the area.

Pros: Delicious vegan menu! Loved our dishes!, Took party of 6 on Friday without reservations, Great service and ambience

Cons: None

kkeegan5

12 Dec 2022

teaneedz

Points +109

Vegan
28 May 2018

Enjoyed Best Meal of my Life

Restaurant has a vegan menu (just ask to see it). Menu includes starters, appetizers, entrees and desserts. Highly recommend the "pistacio spicy mole sauce" which is a portabello mushroom smothered in a pistachio mole and fresh serrano pepper spice. Other items include: vegan mole poblano & enchilada varieties. Can be loud, but candle lit tables and mariachis can create a nice date night.

Pros: Nice variety of items, Pistachio Spicy Mole is a must try, Fun and romantic

Cons: Can be loud, Meal wait time was a little long, Busy restaurant




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