Cafe Capistrano

2nd time here and it still doesn’t disappoint! It’s totally unlike your typical very Americanized Mexican food.

Had the most colorful and scrumptious appetizer to share and each of us ordered pork, steak and chicken dish separately. Amazingly each grill meat tastes aromatically different.

The lady server was very friendly and we even went back to the kitchen to discuss with the also very friendly Mayan chef. He showed us the sauce used to marinate and cooked the grilled chicken with.

We left satisfied to our taste buds and not feeling too heavy or too rich.

Besides, the dishes are so vividly colorful with all natural ingredients!
This place is worth coming back again and again.

Revisited after several years and this place is as delicious as ever. The Poc Chuc Panuchos were particularly good and would broadly recommend them.

Definitely the best Yucatan food I've had in the Bay Area. I will try to make my way here more often.

Fantastic, authentic food in an adorable and quaint setting. The panuchos were fresh and delicious, especially with their homemade habanero hot sauce added!

We wanted Mexican and seafood, and we found this Mayan restaurant! I don't think I've ever had Mayan cuisine before but it was very good. The nachos were yummy and I highly recommend the fish tacos. We got nachos, fish tacos, cochinita pibil, cochinita burrito, and garlic prawns. Everything was fresh and delicious. The fruits and veggies were a great combo and I liked making my own mini tacos. Everyone was full and happy - great portions!

This hidden gem in Half Moon Bay is fantastic! Very warm and friendly staff, delicious food with generous portions and a very spicy in-house bottled hot sauce. Patio seating as well as inside. Mayan cuisine was just incredible. Can't wait to go back!

This hidden gem...My family had the best experience at Cafe Capistrano! The service was so good. We sat on the patio of a home that had been converted to this restaurant. The Ordering was easy and they had no problem making 3 orders completely VEGAN. All of the Mayan items tasted great. So good, I will fly back to eat here again!

Best fish tacos in the Bay Area. I like fish tacos. I eat a lot of fish tacos. These are the freshest, tastiest fish tacos I’ve had the pleasure of putting in my mouth. The other dishes we ordered were equally tasty. The waiter was a delight. Entertaining and personable. The casual, in-home setting made it so much more enjoyable than a big restaurant. This will be the go-to meeting place for when coming down from the north bay to meet friends coming up from Santa Cruz.

Mexican with a Mayan/Yucatan specialization. Attractive and tasty food. We tried three different Mayan specials and we were all happy. Not large portions but still plenty of food.

A group of us with dogs came by and ate in the outdoor patio. We had great service. They even bought out bowls of water for the dogs. Everyone ordered something different, and everyone loved their choice.
I had the breakfast quesadilla with chorizo. The portion were large and the prices were reasonable.
The group agreed we would definitely go back when in Half Moon Bay.

Thought it was odd that on Friday at 1pm no one was there but it was great. Fish tacos were the best and service was great too. I'll be back for sure. Was a little hard to find as it's not a regular restaurant space, it's in an old house on church street but it's fantastic food.

The food is amazing! Homemade for all the visitors. I managed to get gluten-free and Dairy-free breakfast. We ordered fajitas and fish tacos (soft). 3-4 tables for outside sitting, and we came with our dog. A very pleasant atmosphere and service.

Totally authentic Mayan cuisine in half moon bay.... Who knew?
This place is great... Good sangria too.
It's in a funky old house, each room has a few tables. There's a neat patio in the backyard.

The fish burrito was one of the best I’ve ever had. Anywhere.

In a town with a dozen Mexican restaurants how do you distinguish yourself? It's Mayan, which means more braised meats, and lighter iterations with lots of colorfully flavorful toppings.

Delish! And vegetarian friendly :)

Excellent food! The Cochinita Pibil And Yucatán Plate appetizer are a great option if unsure what to order. If you go for breakfast, try the fried tostadas topped with beans, eggs, and other goodies. Worth trying it!!!!!

This place feels like eating in your own home. Very amazing authentic Mexican Mayan cuisine. A must stop when passing by the coast.

Delicious! Never tried Mayan before but definitely would again based on the food here. Highly recommend trying this place out!

My dining partner and I were so excited to find Yucatan Mayan food in this quiet town that we spent forever looking at the menu, but the server (and co-owner, I believe) was very patient with us. We ordered panuchos, cochinita pibil and chicken adobo and enjoyed hearing to the chef sing his commentary in the kitchen (one highlight: “Now it’s a panucheria in here!”) Everything was delicious, but the cochinita was definitely the standout — the slow-cooked flavor was frankly mind-altering, especially with the curtido and mango salsa. Eating out on the patio was great — it felt like being invited into someone’s home, and there was enough space and ventilation to feel safe. Before we left we had to buy two bottles of the zesty homemade hot sauce. Definitely a highlight of Half Moon Bay!

It was the perfect sunny autumn day to sit outside on Cafe Capistrano's patio. The veggie fajitas (vegan) and sangria were delicious! We will be back again soon.