) Tucked away on a lush, green street in La Cañada, this Mexican restaurant offers a tranquil spot to enjoy local flavors from Chiapas in a setting that feels both casual and cozy. Many come here for the chance to try regional ingredients and dishes that are a bit different — from vegetarian enchiladas served with traditional sauces to more adventurous options like rabbit or crocodile. The menu is diverse, showcasing everything from breakfast through late-night bites, with options for small plates, salads, and vegetarian choices.
The atmosphere is relaxed, with outdoor and rooftop seating that invite you to take in the surrounding greenery, often accompanied by live music that adds to the laid-back vibe without overwhelming conversation. It's a place where solo diners, couples, groups, and families feel comfortable, helped along by amenities like wheelchair accessible entrances and seating, as well as a bar offering a thoughtful selection of beer, cocktails, wine, coffee, and tea.
Visitors tend to appreciate the attentive service that helps guide them through a menu reflecting local culinary traditions. Whether you’re settling in for a leisurely brunch, a casual dinner, or a late-night snack after exploring the nearby area, the spot offers a quiet yet trendy retreat. The nearby free parking and acceptance of reservations make it accessible and convenient for both locals and travelers looking to experience authentic flavors away from the usual tourist spots.
Outdoor seating
Delivery
Takeout
Dine-in
Great beer selection
Great cocktails
Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Great wine list
Live music
Rooftop seating
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Wheelchair accessible seating
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Coffee
Hard liquor
Late-night food
Private dining room
Quick bite
Salad bar
Small plates
Vegetarian options
Wine
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Seating
Table service
Bar onsite
Restroom
Wi-Fi
Casual
Cozy
Quiet
Romantic
Trendy
Groups
Tourists
Accepts reservations
Credit cards
Debit cards
Good for kids
High chairs
Free parking lot
Parking
) "Tasty food, good quality and service."
"Had appetizers for dinner: chorizo with cheese, garlic yucca, and shrimp tacos."
"If you r looking to eat food from the area, and exotic dishes, here it is."
5 Incredible food on a beautiful patio on the nicest and greenest street in Palenque. Don’t miss this place! Manuel took great care of us and knew the menu extremely well. His recommendations were really exquisite. I got the vegetarian enchiladas with both green and red sauce with Chaya and Chapay, both very regional dishes. My partner ordered the Pollo Chaya and loved it as well. They let us try the mole which was fantastic as well. Very impressed with the food. He wasn’t busy (we arrived after 9pm on a Sunday), so he took time talking to us a lot about the regional food and the best places to explore on our short trip to Palenque. I’ll be back.
5 This has been one of the best restaurants for authentic Mexican food that I have tried. You will not be disappointed they have very unique plates. Including meats like rabbits, deer, and crocodile.
5 Good restaurant serving local dishes from Chiapas 17.509667° -91.988318° This top TripAdvisor restaurant is part of Hotel Sevilla Palenque and offers a pleasant and authentic dining experience in a traditional setting with lush surroundings, enhanced by Cuban live music. In December 2024, as Palenque is cattle raising area with good beef, we ordered oven-baked cochito of slow oven-cooked pork marinated in adobo broth (or sauce) consisting of paprika, oregano, salt, garlic and vinegar and wrapped in banana leaves in December 2024 (Mex$345). The cochito was delicious, well prepared and representative of local cuisine. Service was attentiveness and professional. Restaurante Maya Cañada offers a charming ambiance, tasty local dishes and live entertainment. Highly recommended.
5 We had an amazing two meals here (breakfast and dinner - it was that good!! However it is expensive just FYI (about what we’d pay for dinner in London!!). Breakfast was reasonable and they’re open early so we went before our tour. For dinner we had a cocktail each and a main dish each and it was over 2000peso. However it was yummy and the service is great. Try the guanabana margarita. The fish was delicious and you can Choose 2 sides with it. The rabbit was also really nice! Highly recommend just be wary of the $$ (fish is especially expensive)
4 I had a nice meal (two tamales). But, automatically adding a 10% tip to my bill is unacceptable. A tip is optional and a gift. Please stop asking for a gift. Normally I am a great tipper. I love to give tips for good service. But when it's added to my bill I won't be tipping.
5 The BEST restaurant in Palenque!! The food was authentic to the Chiapas region. I tried many new things like chapay (vegetable that looks and tastes like vegan mince), Chaya (bitter spinach), plantains (banana but sweeter and fried), and crocodile. The food was absolutely delicious so we came here twice. There are lots of choices on the menu and plenty of vegetarian options too. The portions were good and the staff were friendly and hospitable. The seating is outdoor but covered by a roof. The atmosphere is great and they had live music. Service is quick. For dessert we had stewed pumpkin in molasses and cinnamon. We also tried the local delicacy of pan de elote ( sweetcorn cake) which was amazing and I recommend you try it! I would love to come back here
5 I was ill so very pleased to find a chicken broth on the menu. It was so good. The service was superb. The bread was fresh and served with garlic butter, spiced guacamole and pico de gallo. Plus the soup came with a full basket of delicious tortillas. I couldn’t eat it all and it wasn’t expensive at all. I felt so taken care of.
5 Great steak done to perfection as ordered. Tender vegetables and baked potato were great. My partner order pork, salad and vegetables. Said it was also perfect with spices. Great service, waiter spoke a little English . It was very hot out and they turned the fan by the table on which was a great plus. Many restaurants don't have fans. Restraunt was not busy. reasonably priced. Good quality. Cleanliness-perfect Negative remarks. Can't find one.
The restaurant offers authentic Chiapas and regional Mexican dishes, including unique meats like rabbit, deer, and crocodile, plus vegetarian options like enchiladas with green and red sauces.
It’s ideal for a relaxed dining experience with table service, though they also accommodate quick bites and solo diners in a cozy, casual setting.
They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and visiting early in the day is great for a calm meal before tours; evenings are lively with live Cuban music and a rooftop patio.
Yes, the restaurant welcomes groups and families, offers high chairs, and has a relaxed atmosphere suitable for kids.
They have outdoor and rooftop seating, free parking, Wi-Fi, and full wheelchair accessibility, including entrance, seating, restroom, and parking.
Yes, both credit and debit cards are accepted for payment.
| Monday | 07:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 07:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 07:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| Thursday | 07:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 07:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 07:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| Sunday | 07:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
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