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For three star Mexican, try Mayan At Jordan Commons in the southern area. Know before you go: this place features great views. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a casual atmosphere. This restaurant is very affordable. This restaurant is handicap accessible and good for groups. People who have eaten here found the food reasonably priced mexican fare and really good.
3.0 of 5 stars.
Go for the "Indie" experience and the divers jumping off a 45' "cliff". The food was so-so. We were from out of town & our hosts took us there for what it excels at.
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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I'm in total agreement. Fun atmosphere, but the food is mediocre and the prices are pretty high for what you get.Gratuity is mandatory for parties of 6 or more.
judysbook.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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We only go to the Mayan for our daughter's birthdays, and mostly for the show. The food was horrible last year, and last night it was better. not great, just better. You would think they could find decent...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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Seriously way over priced! A kids meal is $7.50 and that is a quesadilla, hard chicken, a soft taco, or bean and cheese burrito. Seriously over seven bucks for a quesadilla! The chicken burrito sauce was...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
In a word: ugh. Sure, the dA�cor was a tropical delight. And, yes, the divers (they offer a Mayan-themed show with high-divers leaping from the top of a constructed stone waterfall into a pool...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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MY FIRST TRIP TO THE MAYAN DESPITE FRIENDS TELLING ME IT WASN'T WORTH THE TRIP. WE WAITED OVER AN HOUR ON A FRIDAY NIGHT TO BE SEATED IN A CORNER, WHEN I ASKED FOR A BETTER TABLE WAS TOLD THAT I WOULD HAVE TO...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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We had a group of 10 for my son's birthday, called ahead, but was told their "call ahead" list was full. Don't know how that is. Then when we got there, we were told 30-45 minutes to be seated. We waited over...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Archaeologists, don't come here and expect archaeological authenticity. You're not going to get it. Hang up your trowel and fedora at the door next to the oil lanterns and the toucan, take off the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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I think I'm exaggerating but I'm not sure. If you are curious, take my word, go else where. The entertainment is good, but you can just tell them at the door that you want to just take a look at the store and...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
During the last night of my SLC trip, we were thinking about going to Squatter's but got distracted by a very nice Ad The Mayan puts on the movie theater pre-show screen. Bad IDEA! If I have an iPhone...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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So what I ate was pretty good. I am not sure that it is worth what you pay...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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My sister set up a Birthday party with the Mayan for my nieces 16th Birthday. When our group arrived ( 20 of us) we were told that they had nothing written down and required us to wait half an hour while they...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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Five words for the chef..."ease up on the salt"! We had a group of 11 Wed. night (9/17/08). Everyones food was way too salty. Service was fairly good for a large group. We called ahead tor seating, though, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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Five words for the chef..."ease up on the salt"! We had a group of 11 Wed. night (9/17/08). Everyones food was way too salty. Service was fairly good for a large group. We called ahead for seating, though, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This used to be such a family oriented place and it was a lot of fun. Now it is a pile of crap. The food is bad and the service takes forever. The waiter was very rude about things. Ever since that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Last night I came here for my birthday. I left asking my roommate to never let me come here again. I wanted to go somewhere fun for my birthday, and this place does have a sweet atmosphere, but aside...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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I went to the Mayan last Saturday to celebrate my birthday. I got there at 5:30 and requested a table for 15 people that would be arriving at at 6:30 pm. They would not let us sit until every single person in...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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I went to the Mayan last Saturday (06/07/08) to celebrate my birthday. I got there at 5:30 and requested a table for 15 people that would be arriving at at 6:30 pm. They would not let us sit until every single...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so it's not the best Mexican you'll ever find. Big deal. I go here for the uniqueness of the experience, for the ambience and entertainment. It's a lot of fun to take family or friends and watch...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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While their entrees are just satisfactory, the mayan offers fun to watch diving shows. I love going there just to watch them. Their deserts are probably the best thing on the menu. They have a cute little gift...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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I went to the Mayan when it first openned and thought the food was AWFUL. Straight from a can for sure. I went back last week and the food was much better quality. The price is a little high but you are paying...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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First of all, I need to state that my partner and I went here as sort of a sarcastic joke. And were properly ashamed of ourselves afterward. We don't have any children, and figured it'd be horribly kitschy and...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The previous two reviewers have this place pretty much nailed: terribly bland food, nifty interior, nifty cliff divers that you watch as you eat, excellent for kids, not so great for adults.The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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I went to The Mayan only to find out they were closed for remodeling. Good. Went back when the website said they would be re-opening, only to find out they changed the opening to the next week when we got...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I made the huge mistake of going here on a date. Why didn't anybody tell me this place is for kids. The cliff divers are cool and all, but the people dressed in "native" clothing climbing on the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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I love the Mayan! They've changed it back from the cafeteria style thing, and your food is brought to you, so I enjoy it more now. The food is good. My husband and I got the two fisted burrito, which is HUGE,...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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This is the worst place that I have ever been. The service is bad, the food is bad, and you would be better going to Taco Bell. There are divers, that's the only good thing. The set-up is awful. I don't know...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i've stopped by here quite a few times in the past. i'm not a happy camper with the change in order placement. getting thrown into a lunch cafeteria line isn't my idea of a going out with a group for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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Gosh, is this place awful. The food is cafetaria style and the service is almost like the cafetaria lady in elementary school. Overall, I wouldn't recommend it, though I guess it's more about the cliffdivers...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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WE HAD TO WAIT ABOUT 20MIN, EVEN THOUGH IT WAS 2:00 IN AFTERNOON AND THERE WAS HARDLEY ANYONE THERE. THE FOOD WAS GOOD AND WE GOT A TABLE BY THE CLIFF DIVERS SO WE GOT TO SEE THE SHOW TWICE, THE KIDS LOVED IT....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2006
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We took our son for his 12th birthday and what a flop! We arrived after the dinner rush, only to find tables that needed bused and an unfriendly staff. The food was horrible, after waiting 30 minutes to be...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/17/2006
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A terrible dining experience. Can't converse at the table as it's so loud. The talking decor, the slow service and a maze to navigate. The food was cold, bland and who knows what it looked like. It was so dark...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2006
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My family and I went there expecting a wonderful meal with a perfect atmosphere. The setting was great however.....THE FOOD! It reminded me of Mexican Day in my elementary school cafeteria.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2006
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The Mayan features divers who jump off of cliff and into pools of water. They have jugglers and costumed people wandering around and keep you entertained throughout your entire meal. While the food is only ok,...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/17/2006
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The Mayan only has ok food. They seem to try and rush people through as fast as they can. The kids meals are even expensive. The entertainment with the cliff divers is great. We have alot of fun being...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/16/2006
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If it ever changes back to the old Mayan we'll be there. Waited in line for 2 1/2 hours, then all the tables were empty anyway, no one bothered to tell us about the changes, would have been nice to know before...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2006
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I hate it that this place has gotten so bad. The food here has never been great but it was tolerable because it is so much fun. However, they have changed so that you have to order your food at the front (a la...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/12/2006
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It has been a little while since I've been, but the lines are long, the food isn't very good, but the show is kinda cool.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/19/2006
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There is a lot of hype about this place. It makes for an interesting eat.You go order your food when you check in, then they run you through a line to get your food and seat you. The waiter then f...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/08/2006
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The Atmosphere at the Mayan is very authentic and very dark, the divers are the only reason to go here though, The food is expensive and plain like a glorified Taco Bell. They have a balloon maker tha...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/30/2006
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The Mayan is a trendy place to eat in Utah. I used to enjoy going there. The atmosphere is enjoyable, however they now have you order then stand in line and wait for your food before you go and sit down - what...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2006
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The Mayan is a fun place to take children, but if you're going for a romantic evening out, don't waste your time--the food is not that great and the ambience is too wild and the ordering process made me feel...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/27/2006
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I don't know what the complaining is about. I love the new changes. We had no wait at all, where as before we always stood in line for 45 minutes to 2 hours. The menu has less choices but is still adequate. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2006
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If you go to the Mayan to see cliff divers and animated animal puppets, you'll probably like it. If you go to have good Mexican Food, you won't like it.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/28/2005
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We used to love taking our 3 kids to the Mayan but we will not take them there anymore. They have changed their ordering/receiving your food situation AGAIN!!! Now you have to wait in line to order your food,...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2005
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The entreteiment of the Mayan restaurant is very good. The atmofere and decoration is very well done, so you feel like in the jungle. The waiters dance and they have several shows for entreteiment. Which makes...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2005
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I had to check out the Mayan because of all the hype I heard about it. I heard the divers were cool to watch when you eat your dinner. I found that there was a very long wait but thought it would probably be...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/05/2005
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It's safe to say we've eaten our last meal at the Mayan. The new cafeteria system makes what at least used to be a unique restaurant feel like the ultimate turn 'em and burn 'em joint. We never felt relaxed...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/13/2005
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Well, what can I say, my partner and I loved this place when it opened. It was a great concept and a few cute divers. The food was so, so but the place had energy, it was such great fun! But, now whats...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/08/2005
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My kids love this place...but the food is really gross. We will only let them choose to go there if it is their birthday. The divers are cool and the rain forrest setting is cool...but if you are going for...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/07/2005
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I have been to the Mayan several times the last few years, and everytime I go, either my husband or I get sick. My kids love the divers and the adventures, but the food is horrible. I also do not like the fact...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/06/2005
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The Mayan is a blast for little children and families. The atmosphere couldn't be any more fun but the food leaves a lot to be desired. You sit in a tree house and watch divers dive into a pool below ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/15/2005
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We went for a late lunch so we wouldn't have to wait. Walked through the door and we were told to grab a menu and order at the end of the line, (which had no one in it). We felt rushed but ordered our dishes...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2005
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This is a great place to bring the kids, it is probably different then anything you have every been to in the past. The food is on the poorer site, probably like any novelty resturant. However I wou...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/06/2005
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I FREAKING LOVE THE MAYAN!!!!!!!! It's the best mexican food in the salt lake valley. I love love love love love love love love love love love love it.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2005
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The food was great! I want another taco!! When hubby requested extra condiments, the server brought them right away. The diving shows were great, and we really got a kick out of one of them (very amusing). We...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2005
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If you want something out of the ordinary that can entertain just about anyone this is the place. My kids were thrilled. They have waterfalls with actual divers that do a show at certain scheduled times. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2005
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The "improved Mayan" now features: horrible cafeteria-syle food; servers who are useless; alternative music at a mexican restaurant. It's like fast-food / cafeteria-style dining: you order in the lobby, wait...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/23/2005
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I set up a group luncheon here and was very embarrassed! With a group of 10 I asked for a table with a good view of the show. We arrived 30 minutes after opening and were the first group there. We were seated...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/02/2005
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They told us the wait would be 20 minutes. We waited just because we wanted to see the dive show (not great). That wait was just to get in a long line to order. And then you get to wait in ANOTHER line (25...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/20/2005
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I cannot believe the new system of the Mayan! They herd you in and out like cows! They will not let you substitute anything! What you see on the menu is what you get! They have cut their shows in half also!...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/02/2005
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Don't go to the Mayan, they are changing their way of dining. Noone know how to work the computers and they can't adjust your meal, if don't want Beans your out of luck because they don't have an option on the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/25/2005
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I absolutely Love the Mayan. I go there everytime I go to Sandy. They have the best service, and their waiters/waitresses go all the way to make sure you are satisfied. the food is really good and reasonably...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/29/2004
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We went there for my birthday. It was horrible! We had to wait in line, which i didn't mind. We were stuffed into some corner of the room that was 1/2 empty, the diving show wasn't that entertaining, they were...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2004
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We went there for my friends birthday - Disneyland-like atmosphere and show presentation - Average to Poor Mexican food and so-so service. They made a fuss over my friend - making him wear a huge sombrero and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2004
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When we walked in the hostess was very busy talking with other hosts/waiters .Then another host showed us to the table and we were running to keep up. Showed us to a table and left . About 5-10 min. later our...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/09/2004
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I hate admit that I have been to the Mayan now 5 times and everytime I leave I swear I will never return. I had escaped from the Mayan for over 3 years then my six year old choose to go to the Mayan for his...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2003
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Ok, if you like warmed up Microwave burritos here you go. The dive show is redundant but my kid though it was interested the first time. Food stinks but hey it's close to the movie theater and if your a Utah...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/08/2003
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Great food, music, and atmosphere. Something for the entire family. Head in early and you may beat the rush otherwise prepare for a long wait, but it's well worth it. Where else in Utah will you find indoor...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/07/2003
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The food has improved a lot since it first opened. We have continued to go because my kids LOVE the entertainment. The atmosphere is definitely a fun change from the usual placemat to color on. The kids prefer...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2003
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After eating at the Mayan and being extremely dissapointed with the food, I vowed I would never eat there again. Well, I've been dragged there another 4 times in the last 2 years because of family pressure....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/22/2003
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We went to the Mayan. There was good food, good entertainment, and good atmosphere. The only problem was just the line, but if you have people there to visit with you that wasn't even bad.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2002
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We went on a Saturday afternoon, when it was not very busy. The food was very quick and the waitress was very flirty but the food sucked! I had a cheese enchalada and it was cold. The rest of the table thought...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2002
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I had heard mixed things about the Mayan, but I decided to take a chance for my son's birthday. Although we waited for 30 min for a table, it was worth it. The food was good, I had the shrimp tacos. The kids...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/01/2002
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The food is terrible, the people are not very courtious, There is only 1 good thing about the whole place and that is the fact that it will keep your children amused for a full 5 minutes.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2002
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My friends and I never got to see the show because of smoke in the kitchen. We had just orderd and then we were all told to go outside and wait because of the smoke. Twenty five min. later, (after most every...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2002
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Every time my husband and I mention 'going out to eat' the kids yell, 'Let's go to the Mayan!'. They love the atmosphere, the shows, even the balloon guy. Our server even offered to go track down the kids when...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2002
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This place was good for kids, food could have been better. The offering for children was limited. Don't go late, you'll feel like your being rushed out.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2002
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If you want an mediocre meal with some fun entertainment, then this is the place to go. It is especially fun for children--a place for the entire family. It can be pricey, so unless you're rich I suggest you...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2002
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I have some responses to some previous comments. Someone above said something about having too much "water sound" at The Mayan. Well, apparently, you must really not like the outdoors because most everybody I...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/21/2002
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Yes, the lines are long, especially on the weekends. In fact, I wouldn't even try getting into the Mayan after 6:30 on a Friday or Saturday without doing the special passport deal offered by the movie theater...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2002
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I Loved the Mayan. It was very entertaining and great for the whole family. The food was above average. I would recomend it to any one.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2002
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The place is just aweful. We actually had a mouse drop on the table. They offered to comp our meal but... How that be excused? I wouldn't recommend that restaurant, I certainly wouldn't go back. The server...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2002
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This huge restaurant (it seats 1,000) puts on a show as you chow down on variations of Mexican standards. The restaurant is spread over three floors and resembles an ancient Mayan temple in a tropical...
frommers.com - user review
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i am definitely coming back...
restaurantrow.com - user review
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