Ayahuasca Cantina

Fun speakeasy hidden in the back of the takeout spot. I’m at my friend’s here and had a great experience. The cocktails were delicious, although a tiny bit sweet on many of them. I ordered one that the waiter said would be the least sweet of them all, and I still find it to be the touch on the sweet side. I had this really cool seafood soup where they prepare it table side by dropping some very hot rocks inside of a bowl that had all the contents of the soup. They then let it simmer for a few minutes and return to take the rocks out. Super cool presentation and the soup itself was delicious. I would go back just for that soup again! I parked right in front. Plenty of parking even on weekend

This what I called an authentic a hidden gem that it’s on the back of a coffee shop. Find it cause it’s so worth it . Firstly the staff at the coffee shop received you nicely, secondly the ambience is fabulous so cozy and trendy at the same time, every single detail is unique and amazing. Third the most important thing is the food the chef Monica Lopez really studied every single detail of the menu which at least of what I tried was out of this world ( I ate the duck Carnitas empanada was extraordinary, next the aguachile negro surf & turf with a black sauce so hard to explain but amazing, and I normally eat one or two plates but I had to try another chef’s favorite which was the roasted beet salad was a great experienced and off course the desert I couldn’t missed it. Try it out it’s an absolute unique and delicious experience so far for the last year I think, nothing compare to Ayahuasca Cantina.

The quality of the drinks has drastically declined—from great to mediocre. In this industry, it’s all about customer service and creating an exceptional experience for your guests. We recently learned that one of their most valuable employees, Jose, is no longer with them. We don’t know the reason, but he was the main reason we kept coming back—his service and top-notch drinks were unmatched. Now, it seems the bar is staffed with inexperienced bartenders, and the drop in quality is noticeable. Unfortunately, we’ll probably not be returning.

Tonight was a tough one… The moment I walked in, the energy felt different. Jose was nowhere in sight, so we asked for him, but only to learn he’s no longer here. He was the reason we came, time and time again, because his service was truly unmatched. It’s heartbreaking to see such talent go. Without Jose, this place may never carry the same prestige it once did. His knowledge, expertise, and refined taste didn’t just elevate the bar, they earned it awards and a reputation that will be incredibly hard to live up to.

Such a fun spot!! Vibes are 100 food is really good - I’m not a foodie and still loved everything we ordered. The starters and desserts are the stars esp the steak/shrimp starter and the churros. Service was not the best but not bad enough it would defer me from coming. Just seemed like less experience staff. Overall would recommend to all my friends and will be back!

My husband and I loved this spot for a unique date night experience. The service was perfectly attentive but not in an annoying way and let us enjoy the vibes. My favorite thing on the menu was the Mexican spaghetti dish, very different and delicious. The waiter also recommended a lovely Mexican red wine that we are dying to have again. We also thought the prices were good value.

This place is a hidden gem. Food, service, and atmosphere were all excellent. However we were the only ones in there. There is no signage on the front and it’s a shame because more people should know about this place! It was a Wednesday night after Mother’s Day so that might be part of it but I highly recommend this place.

This place has great potential. The atmosphere is the best part of this restaurant great ambiance and the agave selection is phenomenal. Service was good nothing great but just right. The food unfortunately is just not great. We had the octopus and the risotto was way undercooked the soup with the volcanic stones was cool but just not the most flavorful. The manager did give us churros to make up for the undercooked risotto and it was unfortunately undercooked as well. We might have been there on an off night. We will come back because we did like the spot and want to support the business maybe our next time food is better.

My group found the reservation process very easy for Ayahuasca - you just use their resy online to grab a spot. We loved the concept for the cocktail menu having the drinks split up by Mesoamerican eras. I totally loved my full sized cocktail, I would not recommend the tasting flight. I've docked one star because the $40 flight was confusingly labeled on the menu, leading my friend to think she was ordering a much larger volume and variety of cocktails than came out. The tasting flight itself features the complimentary welcome shot, which is no value add. Moreover, it is confusing based on how it's listed on the menu regarding quality and contents. It is listed under the oldest category but features the welcome shot from another category. When we asked about remediate per the menu, the bar tender brought out a random cocktail rather than the final prehistoric feature under that portion of the menu. Overall rating is 4 vs 3 stars because 1) they did try to address the issue with the tasting menu, and 2) we did totally enjoy our meals and drinks once everything came out. Our server was very sweet. We had a wonderful night but the tasting flight mishap really soured the experience for us. LA pricing on this menu, a bit higher than I like so I probably won't return until a special occasion. Happy to check out Ayahuasca this one time, and the ambiance is very cool.

This is a speakeasy style restaurant where it's behind a cafe. I absolutely love the ambience and decor they've set up. The bartender made me a drink of his choice, it was excellent although I do not remember what I had. He seemed very knowledgeable. The only subpar thing for me was their food. I thought their food was pretty over priced, everything tasted delicious though!

Awesome hidden gem in Bishop Arts. Don't sleep on this one! Located in the back room of Xaman Cafe, the team has created a unique dining experience with delicious, creative and fresh food with equally great cocktails. Our service was fast, attentive and flawless! We will definitely be returning and looking forward to more seasonal items. 10/10 recommend !

The first thing that strikes you about the Ayahuasca Cantina is its hidden nature - there are no signs. Just a door at the end of the hallway. It is in a beautiful room light by candle light with a deep Mexican vibe (just a bit too dark for me, but I am old). You need reservations as it is not a large place. The cocktails are about $15 as was my glass of a Mexican red from Guanajuato (they had limited wine choices the night we were there, but the glass I had was excellent). The cocktails were high quality and seemed reasonably priced. We started with the duck carnitas empanada which was good, but I think I am going to try the Wagyu aguachile next time. I ordered the al pastor fish tacos, while my wife and son had the pulpo y tinta and the tuetanos. While the al pastor fish tacos were good, it was a mistake to order them for a main as they were kind of small (I checked prior menus as these used to be offered as an appetizer for the same price - I suspect it being offered as a main was a mistake). I was able to leverage my misfortune by trying the other mains. The pulpo was some of the best I have ever had - very unique with a deep flavor that you would not expect - excellent in everyway. The tuetanos came with 2 large bone halves (which some crispy meat on the sides), and a bowl of wagyu tenderloin, along with other tasty things. Combined in a tortilla, it was amazing! For desert, we had flan de cafe (Mexican expresso infused flan) and churros de Totomoxtle - these were unlike any churros I had ever seen - they were very dark/black and tightly curled into a delicious looking mound topped with a butterpecan ice cream - both were extraordinary and a very good value. The water glasses were very short, but we had excellent service that was continually refilling them and asking if we needed anything else. We will definitely be back to try more things - this place is unique and it rocks! It was totally worth the 45 min drive.

Intimate spot in the back of Xaman cafe. All of the cocktails we tried were delicious, will have to go back to try their tequila flights and food menu. Great place to start the night.

Came here on Saturday for brunch (no reservation nor wait). We got the tamal, red pozole, chicken green chilaquiles, the birria flautas, a shot of añejo rum and a virgin strawberry mojito. The ambiance was nice, not too loud despite it being full. The virgin drink was delicious, probably my favorite thing I got, but the food was really good too. I have never heard of añejo rum before so that was a cool part of their liquor collection Next time I'll have to try the desserts.

How I would love to eat here again, was greeted with a fresh tortilla that is just ate with salt and lime. As i ordered couple mezcal shots I was greeted with a great dish, the bone marrow!!

Ayahuasca Cantina is a speakeasy restaurant located in the back of Xaman cafe. Lots of good tequila Knowledgeable waiter helpful Medium prices for food Same for drinks Simple menu Dark lighting Seating for about 40 people Ordered Waygu Aguachile: delcious! Caldo de piedra (Stone soup)- a very unique seafood based and good tasting soup. I will definitely be back!

The restaurant was 100% completely empty. For medical reasons I asked for a seat with a back (there were 20+ empty chairs) and they would not accommodate. Will never be back

We've been here several times and it never disappoints! Every dish has tons of flavor and the drinks are great! A must stop if you are looking for elevated Mexican cuisine. Great service and an awesome venue, do yourself a favor and make a reservation

Great tucked away bar. Great drinks and super friendly staff. One of my friends accidentally knocked over his drink and the staff were more than happy to remake it. I definitely plan to come back!