Spice: to add zest or flavor. Mayahuel will add some excitement to your life in more ways than one. A major benefit to living in New York is the wide-variety of restaurants available. While the amount of choices can be overwhelming at times, Mayahuel stands out from the crowd like a man in a cowboy hat walking down 5th avenue. Venture to the East Village and and be careful not to miss Mayahuel which is nestled into what looks to be an old church. After entering the door, you immediately feel as though you walked into a quaint restaurant in a small Mexican village. The restaurant has two floors with the main being dominated by a large bar and the upstairs housing most of the seating. The whole place has an air of mystery to it while making you feel at home with the decor and abundance of religious relics. Do beware: Mary watches you in the restroom, but don't let that scare you or great food will be missed!
To get the party started, we ordered some Tortillas with Guacamole. Anyone who knows me has either heard me rave about or experienced first-hand my love for the almighty Guac! The Guacamole at Mayahuel was legit although not the best I've ever had. The Tortillas also came with Salsa Verde and Roasted Tomato dipping sauce. The Salsa Verde finished along with the Guac, but the Roasted Tomato not so much.
Moving on to my main drug of choice: Gordita. While I had no clue what a true Gordita consisted of being my prior knowledge extended to Taco Bell, I sat with an anxiousness soon to discover my Gordita was banging! The main star of this dish was the stack of succulent ribs. They were juicy and sweet with the first bite having a hint of pine-apple; however, they quickly end up doing a spicy meringue in your mouth. If you do not like spicy, do not order this dish. Definitely a bit more than I am used too, but they tasted so good that I did not care. The supporting star: Corn Patties. While I assumed these would taste similar to cornbread, I was amazed after biting into one that there was cheese somehow infused inside...awesome! To make things better, the Corn Patties were topped with a bit of white rice and fresh salsa. The rice was cooked perfectly and the assortment of salsa on top was sweet which complemented the spiciness of the ribs well. Definitely a hit in my books! Another honorable mention from a previous visit to old Mayahuel: Quesadilla with melted cojita cheese and mango salsa along with the chorizo and and cheese smoked tomato filled croquetas.
Keep it spicy and go to Mayahuel to experience the unique decor and friendly atmosphere with a date (hint hint: impress) or go with a group of friends (head to the corner booth). I promise the food will not disappoint and if it does they have a large selection of drink choices for you to wash your sorrows away!
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