Anne Shadle
Anne Shadle has served as the Mayan Cafe’s General Manager since helping to launch the restaurant in 2007. A trusted partner to Chef Ucan, Anne’s brother-in-law, she is recognized by customers and food critics alike for her ability to create a consistently pleasing customer experience. Whether it’s crafting a catering menu to match a client’s distinct needs, selecting boutique wines to complement the flavors of Ucan’s dishes, or leading a team of servers and hosts who share her enthusiasm for knowledgeable service, Anne works with the customer in mind. Shadle is responsible for forging and sustaining many of the farm partnerships that the Cafe now enjoys - a professional accomplishment that reflects her personal commitment to the farm-to-table movement. She continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in running a sustainable restaurant.
From 5-8pm on Friday, May 18, we will be serving appetizers at Yew Dell Garden’s Sculpture Show. This is our second year in a row of participating at this event, and we can tell you that you are definitely in for a treat! Yew Dell Gardens is a breath-taking oasis, tucked away in Prospect, that [...]
Join us at the Mayan Cafe for Kentucky’s Jamie Oliver Food Revolution Day event!! On Saturday, May 19, the Jamie Oliver Foundation is hosting a Global Food Revolution Day – a global food festival marking a commitment to better food education. This is a chance for people who love food to come together to share [...]
For the 2nd year in a row, the Mayan Cafe and Chef Bruce Ucán have won the Local Hero Award for Chef/Restaurant from Edible Magazine! We feel so incredibly honored that our loyal fans have chosen us again for this wonderful distinction. We are grateful that our customers share in our vision for local, sustainable [...]
Wednesday May 16, 23 & 30 from 5:30-7:00 pm In partnership with Los Monitos Language Center, we will be hosting a Language & Dining Series over the course of three Wednesday evenings in May. Each class will feature a different lesson in Spanish about a portion of the dining experience : appetizers, entrees & desserts. [...]
This year we will be offering an exciting Derby Specials menu from the Monday after Thunder over Louisville (April 23) through Derby Saturday (May 5). We will be featuring a flight of Kentucky bourbons along with several dishes where we’ve fused on some classic Kentucky flavors with our own Mayan twist. You can enjoy these [...]
The Courier-Journal’s Ron Mikulak has tried his hand at our roasted sweet potato recipe. Looks like they turned out pretty well! Click here to see the full recipe
Have you tried our margarita especial yet? Our staff here is pretty fond of it, but hey, we could be biased… Check out what one of our customers said on yelp about it : “The entire meal was perfect. I washed it down with a Mezcal margarita and a Cuban style margarita which were mixed [...]
APRIL MENU Be sure to come in and try all the amazing new dishes we have added to our April menu! Redfish Tik-in xic : this traditional Mayan dish features redfish baked in banana leaves with achiote sauce and Mexican rice Chicken Entree : we are roasting Schacht Farm chicken breast in sage cream sauce [...]
Here are the Mayan Cafe, we are gearing up for Spring and Derby! There are several exciting events that we are pleased to be a part of during the month of April. Saturday April 14, Slow Food USA National Congress Event at Woodland Farm. We will be partnering with Foxhollow Farm to serve taquitos with [...]
Call us for help with your catering needs! We offer a unique, local, upscale approach to catering that will leave your guests licking their lips and wanting more! Whether it’s a corporate reception or private dinner party, we can tailor the menu to your needs. Call General Manager Anne Shadle today to discuss a quote [...]
