Mayahuel

Name: Mayahuel
Address: 2609 24th St NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20008
Telephone: (202) 864-6891
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2

150 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

2609 24th St NW, Washington, DC 20008

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Romantic
Innovative

Mayahuel is a modern Mexican restaurant that offers a unique interpretation of classic Mexican cuisine. The liveliness of the bar, dining room, and patio are matched by the thoughtfulness of the drinks menu, showcasing cocktails, draft beer, wine, margaritas, and sangria. Along with the creativity of the food menu featuring tacos, small plates, full entrees, and desserts. Last but not least, genuine service ties it all together!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Phone number
(202) 864-6891
Website
http://www.mayahueldc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Miguel Pizarroso
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Mayahuel can accommodate all of your special event needs.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
2609 24th St NW, Washington, DC 20008
Neighborhood
Woodley Park
Cross street
Connecticut Ave NW and Calvert Street NW
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Mayahuel is conveniently located on the same block as the Red line (Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan) Metro station. On 24th Street NW On the back side of Connecticut Ave.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Chips & Salsa$3.50
basket of crispy yellow corn tortilla chips, house spice, tomato-roasted jalapeño salsa
Guacamole Clasico$12.00
served with corn tortilla chips, white onion, jalapeno, cilantro, tomato, fresh lime juice, queso cotija, radish
Pulpo a la Brasa$16.00
Grilled octopus, garbanzo-poblano salad, jicama, pepitas, green onions, mango-vinaigrette, fresh cilantro, lime juice.
Queso y Chorizo Fundido$12.00
3 quesos blend, Logan's ground chorizo, avocado-tomatilo salsa, pico de gallo, cilantro, warm tortillas
Nachos de Barbacoa de Cordero$15.00
braised lamb, tortilla chips, corn, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeños, crema mexicana, cilantro, poblano queso sauce

Antojitos (Palate Teasers)

Tostada de Atun$15.00
coriander crusted, seared rare, yellowfin tuna, black bean puree, cabbage slaw, cotija crema, avocado, tajin
Aguachile Ceviche$15.00
gulf white shrimp, bay scallops, fresh lime juice, cilantro, serrano chile, corn, cucumber, avocado, crispy tostadas
Taquitos Dorados de Pollo$13.00
braised chipotle chicken, wrapped in crispy corn tortillas, tomatillo-avocado salsa, 3 quesos blend, queso cotija, cucumbers, greens
Mejillones con Chorizo$13.00
mussels, chorizo, tecate, charred tomato-poblano broth, garlic, cilantro, roasted garlic country bread
Empanadas de Picadillo de Res$13.00
ground beef, potatoes, tomato, garlic, pasilla chiles, cilantro, cabbage slaw, avocado-tomatillo sauce

Para Acompañar (To Accompany)

Yuca Frita$7.00
fried yucca, house spice, pickled red onions, chipotle aioli
Arroz y Frijoles Negros con Epazote$7.00
black beans, epazote, queso cotija, green onions
Platanitos Maduros$7.00
fried sweet plantains, salsa chingon, crema, queso cotija, cilantro
Esquites$7.00
shucked grilled corn, chipotle, cinnamon, garlic, fresh cilantro, crema cotija, lime

Ensaladas y Sopas (Salads / Soups)

Ensalada Cesar$9.00
chopped romaine lettuce, herbed chipotle croutons, queso añejo, roasted corn, shaved radish, cesar dressing
Ensalada de Aguacate y Palmitas$12.00
avocado, hearts of palm, ruby red grapefruit, spiced nuts, jicama, radish, scallions, tajin, agave-lime-cilantro dressing
Sopa de Elote y Poblano$8.00
cream of corn and poblano chile soup, roasted wild, mushrooms, corn, crema cotija, cilantro

Tacos

3 tacos served with Mexican rice and beans

Tacos de Pescado$18.00
Mahi Mahi fish tacos, marinated with coriander, cabbage slaw, avocado, salsa verde, cilantro, lime wedge
Tacos de Lengua$18.00
beef tongue tacos, braised 4 hours, habanero-mango salsa, fresh mango, chopped white onion, fresh cilantro
Tacos de Falda de Res$18.00
creekstone beef brisket tacos, braised 4 hours, pico de gallo, tomatillo-avocado salsa, fresh cilantro

Platos Fuertes (Main Dishes)

Mexi-Burguesa$17.00
8 oz. certified angus beef Patty, dry rubbed, 3 quesos blend, grilled onion, salsa macha, piquillo peppers, chipotle aioli, cilantro, house spiced fries, sesame seed bun
Carne Asada de Arracherra$25.00
8oz grilled skirt steak, sautéed onions-peppers-zucchini, side salad, guajillo chile-cilantro salsa
Pescado Zarandeado$29.00
Roasted whole bronzino, pin bone in, parsley sauce, red chile sauce, side salad with agave-lime-cilantro dressing, avocado, lime
Costilla de Res en Mole$29.00
braised beef short rib, wild mushrooms, corn, red rice, huitlacoche salsa, grilled green onions
Pechuga de Pollo Horneado$19.00
oven roasted chicken breast, sweet potato & nopalito hash sofrito, charred tomatillo-coriander sauce

Postres (Desserts)

Tres Leches$9.00
Sweet soaked sponge cake, fresh fruit, whipped vanilla, meringue, pepitas
Churros con Nutella$9.00
Deep fried pastry dough, stuffed with dulce de leche, rolled in cinnamon sugar, vanilla ice cream, Nutella
Flan con Caramelo
coming soon, but not yet
Arroz con Leche
coming soon, but not yet

Para Los Niños (Kids Menu)

Quesadillas$8.00
3 quesos blend, side salad or side dish
Nachos$8.00
crispy corn tortillas, corn, pico de gallo, crema, pickled red onions, queso sauce
2 Tacos$8.00
Choose 1 taco, side salad or side dish
Mexi - Burguesa$8.00
3 queso blend, seasoned fries or side dish, sesame seed bun

Bebidas (Drinks)

Margaritas

House Margarita
Milagro tequila, fresh lime juice, agave syrup
- Glass$10.00
- Pitcher$40.00
Spicy Margarita
homemade jalapeño infused tequila, lime, agave
- Glass$10.00
- Pitcher$40.00
Mango-Tamarindo
Milagro tequila, tamarind-mango puree, lime, agave
- Glass$10.00
- Pitcher$40.00
Strawberry Basil
Milagro tequila, fresh strawberries, basil syrup, lime
- Glass$10.00
- Pitcher$40.00
Blood Orange Pomegranate
Milagro tequila, fresh squeezed blood orange, fresh pomegranate, lime, orange liqueur
- Glass$10.00
- Pitcher$40.00
Mezcal Margarita
Silencio mezcal, gran gola, lime, lemon, agave
- Glass$10.00
- Pitcher$40.00

Paloma

House Paloma$10.00
Milagro tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, soda
Spicy$10.00
homemade jalapeño tequila, grapefruit, lime, soda
Peach$10.00
Milagro tequila, peach liqueur, grapefruit, lime, soda
Tamarindo$10.00
Milagro tequila, Jarritos de tamarindo, grapefruit, lime, soda

Punches

Seasonal Pisco Punch$10.00
Ask your server

Mcmx Cócteles Artesanales (Handcrafted Cocktails)

Chingón$12.00
scotch, mezcal, cocchi vermouth, angostura bitters
Infieles$12.00
mezcal, red wine, fresh lemon, simple syrup, egg whites
El Olvido$12.00
Fernet Branca, mezcal, grilled pineapple syrup, chocolate bitters
Aguas Verdes$12.00
pisco, green chartreuse, fresh cucumber, green apple, cilantro, lemon, cucumber bitters
La Primavera$12.00
pisco, tequila, grapefruit bitters, thyme syrup
Amor Loco$12.00
half sangria, half house margarita
Caliente$12.00
gin, mezcal, cava, fresh blackberries, lemon, simple syrup
Pasiones$13.00
spiced rum, tequila, grilled strawberry, lemon, simple syrup

Sangria

Red
red wine, tequila, grapefruit juice, orange juice, orange liqueur, fresh fruit.
- Glass$9.00
- Pitcher$35.00
White
white wine, tequila, guave, orange liqueur, pineapple, fresh fruit
- Glass$9.00
- Pitcher$35.00

Vino Rojo (Red Wines)

Monte Ton, Garnacha, 2016, Spain$9.00
Vega Sindoa, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2014, Spain$9.00
Sierra Cantabria, Tempranillo, 2014, Rioja Spain$11.00
Andeluna 1300, Malbec, 2016, Argentina$10.00
Vinum, Pinot Noir, 2014, Monterey, CA$7.00

Espumosas y Rosados (Sparkling Wines & Roses)

Muga, Garnacha Rose, 2016, Spain$9.00
Dibon, Cava "Brut Reserva", Spain$10.00
Marques de Gelida, "Brut Gran Reserva", Spain$49.00

Vino Blanco (White Wines)

Santa Luz, Chardonnay, 2015, Chile$9.00
De Martino, Sauvignon Blanc, 2016, Chile$9.00
Santa Julia, Pinot Grigio, 2017, Argentina$8.00
Burgans, Albarino, 2016, Spain$10.00
Milbrandt, Reisling, 2015, Columbia Valley, WA$10.00

Tequila

Artenom
- Blanco$12.00
- Reposado$16.00
- Anejo$18.00
Siete Lenguas
- Blanco$12.00
- Reposado$14.00
- Anejo$15.00
Don Julio
- Blanco$13.00
- Reposado$14.00
- Anejo$15.00
1800
- Blanco$11.00
- Reposado$13.00
- Anejo$14.00
Milagro Silver
- Blanco$10.00
Patron Silver
- Blanco$13.00

Tequila Flight

$21. 1 oz each

Siete Lenguas
Blanco
Reposado
Anejo

Mezcal

Don Amado
- Blanco$12.00
- Reposado$16.00
- Anejo$18.00
Ilegal Mezcal
- Blanco$12.00
- Reposado$14.00
- Anejo$15.00
Fidencio Clascio Joven
- Blanco$12.00
Los Amantes
- Blanco$13.00
- Reposado$15.00
Vago
- Blanco$12.00
- Reposado$15.00
Silencio Espadin
- Blanco$10.00

Mezcal Flight

$21. 1 oz each

Don Amado
Blanco
Reposado
Anejo

Cervezas - Beer in Cans & Bottles

Corona Extra, Lager, Mexico
Tacate, Lager, Mexico
Blue Moon, Belgian Style Wheat Ale
Miller Lite, Light Pale Ale
Flying Dog, "Agave Cerveza", Blonde Ale, MD
Mahou, Lager, Spain
Guiness, Stout, Ireland
Angry Orchard, Apple Cider, NY

Cervezas - Beer on Draft

Dos Equis, Lager Especial, Mexico
Dos Equis, Amber Lager, Mexico
Pacifico, Pilsner, Mexico
DC Brau, "The Corruption", IPA, DC
Flying Dog, "Blood Line", Blood Orange Ale, MD
Tecate Light, Light Lager, Mexico
Modelo Especial, Pilsner, Mexico
Modelo Negro, Vienna Dark Lager, Mexico

What 150 people are saying

Mayahuel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.2Service
4.2Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

150 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Charleston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 22, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A favorite place of ours!
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ToniG VIP
Tampa15 reviews
3.0
Dined on September 8, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
It was ok. Not great -not terrible. Chips were cold and tasted stale. Salsa was good. I had brisket tacos that needed more flavor. Service was good.
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luckyreno
Washington DC40 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 2, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
First time dining - it was quite pleasant and tasty. It's a neighborhood gem and great for Mexican cuisine. I will return.
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wdkn
Washington DC10 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 31, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service, food and ambiance were great. The portion size of the dishes we had were more than adequate. We both ordered the Machaca and neither one of us could finish the entire dish.
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Redbird
Richmond3 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 29, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We do not live in the district, but visit quite often, so we research our options ahead of time. We were staying in an area that was quite new to us, and we loved it! But there were no “tried and true “ places to hold in reserve just in case. So Mayahuel was a very lucky find for us. Small, intimate place with great ambiance, we ate outdoors because it was a beautiful evening for late August in DC. It was very busy! But the staff was friendly and gracious throughout! Food was very good, margaritas using the house tequila great. Chips were from the usual colors of corn, but each color had a different spice, which of course went well with and enhanced the flavor of the salsa. We enjoyed the salmon la plancha entree and the fish tacos. Both were well prepared and not the usual Mexican fare. Yrs, we would return, but not when there is a conference with multiple thousands of attendees just up the hill.
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BeccaE VIP
New York City16 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 17, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great service. Waitress very attentive
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AndrewH
Washington DC22 reviews
2.0
Dined on August 16, 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We were disappointed. Drinks took a long time to come. Chips were stale. Tacos were okay—not bad but nothing special. The cost was high for what it is.
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VickieA
Richmond4 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 15, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great tacos and margaritas. We ordered sides of corn and plantains to share; both were delicious.
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Andi
Washington DC16 reviews
3.0
Dined on August 10, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The restaurant was understaffed and service suffered because of it. The food was good, drinks were not good. Drinks on the rocks we served it up glasses with a mound of ice. One person ordered a strawberry with a sugar rim that came with a salt rim. My first drink was good, yet the second drink was vastly different and undrinkable. IMO, this points to an issue with management - staffing and quality control.
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JudyD
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 19, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant will surely be on our list for our next visit to DC! Great service, drinks, and generous portions!
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Mayahuel is rated 4.2 stars by 150 OpenTable diners.

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2609 24th St NW, Washington, DC 20008

Additional information

Cross street
Connecticut Ave NW and Calvert Street NW
Neighborhood
Woodley Park
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Mayahuel is conveniently located on the same block as the Red line (Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan) Metro station. On 24th Street NW On the back side of Connecticut Ave.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Miguel Pizarroso
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.mayahueldc.com/
Phone number
(202) 864-6891
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Mayahuel can accommodate all of your special event needs.

Mayahuel

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Dinner

Botanas (Snacks for Sharing)

Chips & Salsa$3.50

Guacamole Clasico$12.00

Pulpo a la Brasa$16.00

Queso y Chorizo Fundido$12.00

Nachos de Barbacoa de Cordero$15.00

Antojitos (Palate Teasers)

Tostada de Atun$15.00

Aguachile Ceviche$15.00

Taquitos Dorados de Pollo$13.00

Mejillones con Chorizo$13.00

Empanadas de Picadillo de Res$13.00

Para Acompañar (To Accompany)

Yuca Frita$7.00

Arroz y Frijoles Negros con Epazote$7.00

Platanitos Maduros$7.00

Esquites$7.00

Ensaladas y Sopas (Salads / Soups)

Ensalada Cesar$9.00

Ensalada de Aguacate y Palmitas$12.00

Sopa de Elote y Poblano$8.00

Tacos

Tacos de Pescado$18.00

Tacos de Lengua$18.00

Tacos de Falda de Res$18.00

Platos Fuertes (Main Dishes)

Mexi-Burguesa$17.00

Carne Asada de Arracherra$25.00

Pescado Zarandeado$29.00

Costilla de Res en Mole$29.00

Pechuga de Pollo Horneado$19.00

Postres (Desserts)

Tres Leches$9.00

Churros con Nutella$9.00

Flan con Caramelo

Arroz con Leche

Para Los Niños (Kids Menu)

Quesadillas$8.00

Nachos$8.00

2 Tacos$8.00

Mexi - Burguesa$8.00

Bebidas (Drinks)

Margaritas

House Margarita

Spicy Margarita

Mango-Tamarindo

Strawberry Basil

Blood Orange Pomegranate

Mezcal Margarita

Paloma

House Paloma$10.00

Spicy$10.00

Peach$10.00

Tamarindo$10.00

Punches

Seasonal Pisco Punch$10.00

Mcmx Cócteles Artesanales (Handcrafted Cocktails)

Chingón$12.00

Infieles$12.00

El Olvido$12.00

Aguas Verdes$12.00

La Primavera$12.00

Amor Loco$12.00

Caliente$12.00

Pasiones$13.00

Sangria

Red

White

Vino Rojo (Red Wines)

Monte Ton, Garnacha, 2016, Spain$9.00

Vega Sindoa, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2014, Spain$9.00

Sierra Cantabria, Tempranillo, 2014, Rioja Spain$11.00

Andeluna 1300, Malbec, 2016, Argentina$10.00

Vinum, Pinot Noir, 2014, Monterey, CA$7.00