The Mayan

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  Dr Shaz

  ·1 month ago

  “We came to The Mayan for our first wedding anniversary after my mum kindly gave us a gift card to enjoy a special dinner here. Unfortunately, the experience was quite disappointing and not what I had hoped for. We arrived at 6:15pm, sat down and ordered all of the food together, but it wasn’t until around 7:30pm that our avocado appetiser arrived. The waitress apologised and explained that there had been a mix-up with our order. By this point I was extremely hungry and frustrated, and we then had to wait another 10 minutes or so for the rest of our food. I appreciate that mistakes happen, and the staff were apologetic, but the long wait really affected the mood of what was supposed to be a special anniversary evening. The food itself was a mixed experience. The guacamole was average and the portion was only around two tablespoons. The chicken tacos were definitely the highlight and had a lovely light, smoky flavour. The lamb shank was nice and tender, although a little fatty. I wasn’t keen on the sauce served with the beef croquettes as there was a particular spice/flavour in it that I personally didn’t enjoy. The truffle fries were okay, and the churros were good, although again the portion was quite small. Our meal came to around £100, and unfortunately I didn’t feel the quality, portion sizes or overall experience justified the price. I understand this is positioned as fine dining, but for me the food simply wasn’t exceptional enough for the price. I also personally didn’t find the restaurant had the ambience I expected. I do appreciate the staff offering two complimentary drinks because of the delay, although I didn’t enjoy the drink recommended to me and returned it. At the end of the meal we were asked if we were celebrating anything, and when I mentioned our anniversary they brought us a small chocolate tart, which was a thoughtful gesture and appreciated. Overall, the staff were apologetic and there were some good dishes, particularly the chicken tacos, but between the very long wait, mixed food, small portions and the price, I left disappointed. Sadly, it put a dampener on our anniversary evening and I wouldn’t return.”

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  Curlie Zola

  ·3 months ago

  “My husband took me here for my bday dinner ( 7th june) it was our first time. The location was amazing and the deco was Breath taking, I was so amazing with everything. The service was quick and the DJ played music. What a great place, I really enjoyed my bday.”

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  Holly Buttner

  ·4 months ago

  “Milly was an amazing waitress. She recommended some great cocktails and checked on us frequently but also allowed us to chat and enjoy. She also was chatty and friendly and made us feel very comfortable. She made our experience extra special. We had the tacos and soup would highly recommend”

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  Bali Kaur

  ·5 months ago

  “We travelled over an hour to Mayan for my daughter’s 16th birthday meal, and it was absolutely worth it. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, making sure we were well looked after throughout.The manager in particular went above and beyond—far from your typical experience—and truly helped make my daughter’s birthday feel special.A big thank you to all the staff for being so amazing and making us feel genuinely welcome. We had the best time in this beautiful place and would highly recommend Mayan to anyone.”

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  sashia wright

  ·5 months ago

  “Lovely restaurant, we were greeted warmly and given excellent hospitality. Marie was our server and she was absolutely remarkable in every way, she recommended different items off the menu, and we were very pleased. Thank you to the team for making my birthday special.”

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  Jade Donnelly

  ·6 months ago

  “Amazing place to eat. We decided to try out Mayan as a new bottomless brunch venue after being loyal veterans to other well known bottomless brunch venues. Although we was apprehensive we had no need to be. From the moment we arrived we were impressed the devour the music the atmosphere was fantastic. Different prices for bottomless brunch all related to people’s personal Preference on drinks and food. Bottomless brunch obviously known to be more about the booze at Mayan the food is just as important. Wide selection of traditional Mexican food to try which all tastes amazing and authentic. However the day would not be as good without are amazing waitress Ella who was so attentive friendly and helpful. She made sure we had drinks and was happy to explain different beers and drinks and even food choices. 100% value for money great place to try. Definitely recommended don’t miss out. Also we hope that the Mayan restaurant feed back out gratitude and thanks to are server Ella who again was fantastic thank you so much we had a great time 💕💕”

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  Leanne Perry

  ·6 months ago

  “If you’re after proper Mexican food in Birmingham, The Mayan is one of those places that genuinely delivers. The steak is the standout cooked exactly how you’d want it, full of flavour and clearly great quality. You can tell straight away the ingredients are fresh and everything is done with care. It’s not trying to be overly fancy, it’s just doing good food properly which, in my experience, is exactly what you want. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, the kind of place you can go for a casual evening but still feel like you’ve had something a bit special. Service is friendly and attentive without being over the top, which always makes a difference. Overall, if you’re into Mexican food and want somewhere that actually delivers on quality, especially if you’re a steak fan, it’s well worth a visit. I’ll definitely be going back.”

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  Kerry Tucker

  ·6 months ago

  “Exceptional food, drink & service! Alex looked after us so well & Mikes cocktails were unreal! Loved the glasses as well! 👌🏻 Beautiful decor, just a shame we were the only people in there! It was only 2pm on a Friday! But this place deserves to be busy! Keep up the excellent work & I will be recommending to all my family & friends!”

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  Leni Wilson

  ·7 months ago

  “The ambiance is amazing. The steak was too good not big fan of the sea bass with chick peas but the drinks and the tacos were amazing as well. The curros were so good . Ellas service was so welcoming, warm and perfect. She took good care of us and to top it all she has amazing choices in cocktails. And the best part about the whole experience was the tulum night and the dancers !!!! So happy to experience it .”

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  Parveen Khanum

  ·10 months ago

  “Had a corporate event which i Had to arrange, everyone at The Mayan made this an amazing experience for all my team (23 people ). They all made sure that I had what I needed and any changes were handled with no issue. food was exquisite, me and my team were very impressed at the presentation and the taste, and the excellent service. A special mention to Mario the floor manager who made sure everything went as it should. Alex who served us mostly was amazing and made sure to check in with me each time to make sure I was happy and all is ok. the others were also very attentive and helped. Definitely recommend highly if you’re looking for fine dining with excellent service. Will be back for Sure. Regards, Parveen NatWest”

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