About Nahual Maya Restaurant
The Retired & Disabled Police of America (RDPOA) is a fraternal organization formed in October, 1990 and incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia as a non-profit corporation, and is managed by a Board of Directors consisting of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Executive Director.
My fiancé and I decided to try this spot after painting Thursday night and let me tell you this place has amazing food! Every bite was so flavorful! We did not want it to end. Both lady's were so sweet and kind~thank you! We are definitely coming back!!
Eating at Nahual Maya felt like a trip back to Honduras and Guatemala! We were immediately warmly greeted when walking in and seated at our table. It's a small space - may 10 tables - but it feels like you're eating in an abuelas home. When looking through the menu, our waitress was all smiles and excitement telling us about their food, what it all was, and you could tell this was her joy to do! We ordered mango agua fresca and horchata (the best ever!), platanos maduros, pastelitos, and baleadas with chicken and steak. I cannot tell you how quickly the whole experience transported us back to what once was "home". The food is spectacular, and will be a new favorite place to go, right up there with Chella's! Give Nahual Maya the love and attention it deserves!
I ended up here when I meant to go to La Costena but decided to give it a try anyway. I wouldn’t visit again, the restaurant is very cramped & overpriced. There’s too many restrictions when it comes to the menu, can’t even order one pupusa bc “it doesn’t come like that” & you have to order 3. You can’t sub the meat like most places allow bc “it doesn’t come like that”. The waitress had an attitude when she misunderstood our order which was very basic & that made our experience uncomfortable. After all it is her job to confirm what the customer wants to eat. She didn’t give us a check to confirm charges & didn’t want to give us a receipt after payment, I had to ask her a few times for it. The food is way too expensive for the quality, $15 for 3 pupusas is steep. Lower your prices or up the quality. ——————————————— Response to owner: Wanting to order 1 pupusa instead of 3 is not a drastic change, not everyone eats that much food. Yes, that’s what Google is for- to leave honest reviews & reading YOUR reviews you have a serious quality & pricing issue as I highlighted in my original review as well as unprofessionalism & it is seen in all of YOUR responses to customers that spend their money at your place. I’m not going to say my experience & food was great when it wasn’t. If you’re reading this, GO EAT SOMEWHERE ELSE! I recommend La Costena 3 minutes away, they are way more professional & food is delish.
I stopped by for lunch today and had a great experience. The staff and our server were incredibly friendly. Our server was especially kind, she took the time to explain different dishes, shared her personal recommendations, and even helped us with the Spanish pronunciation of menu items! The food and drinks were absolutely delicious.
A favorite stop in the city! Great pupusas, tostones, and empanadas…even the rice and beans are bursting with flavor 🤤 Lots of great drinks too (Jamaica, horchata, mango and papaya juice). My kids love it, and we do too. Service is always so friendly and helpful. I hope they are able to expand their space soon — it’s a bit cramped for dine-in, so we typically enjoy it as takeout. Overall, a step up from other Latin restaurants in town (of which there are many great options). Give Nahual Maya a try next time you’re on Prince Street!