Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 205 reviews

What User doesn't like about Shaman By Chilam Balam:
The food was pretty good if you evaluated each dish in a vacuum. But for the overall meal, there wasn't much range. Every dish seemed to have the same sauces on them: their guajillo salsa and their avocado sauce. It seemed like everything we ordered from quesadillas, to empanadas, to enchiladas all had the same sauce and the same flavors. We were looking for something a little different. The value was not that great... View all feedback. What User likes about Shaman By Chilam Balam:
This was our fourth or fifth visit to Shaman, and it just keeps getting better. The food is modern, fine Mexican cuisine, and the service is extremely attentive. We highly recommend it, and it’s a must-try! View all feedback.

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Opentable
4.2 ★ from 52 reviews
OpenTable
15.08.2023 - 06:33

Every single thing we ordered was delectable. The service was outstanding, as well. Highly recommend!

The food was fine and not as expensive in the end as I expected. The restaurant is a bit overbearing with its rules. It also seems to be designed to be unnecess...

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Rave
15.08.2023 - 06:33

Really outstanding, thoughtfully prepared food. Service was intelligent and friendly. For instance, we had three of us sharing items so they included extra port...

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OpenTable
15.08.2023 - 06:33

Owner served us. Rude from beginning of meal to end. Had been multiple times before but will never return after experiencing her. She may want to try staying in...

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DebraF
15.08.2023 - 06:33

Service was good. Food was just ok. Some of it didn't taste fresh like the fish ceviche and chicken (seemed microwaved). Meat was very tough and chewy and not p...

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Menu
3.8 ★ from 9 reviews

The food was pretty good if you evaluated each dish in a vacuum. But for the overall meal, there wasn't much range. Every dish seemed to have the same sauces on...

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We love Chilam Balam and Shaman is just as good. The rotating menu helps keep things fresh every time you visit.

As always, the food is so good... lots of flavor and spiced appropriately. Atmosphere is a bit noisy, but all a good night out with friends. BYOB also makes it...

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No complaints about the food ... everything was really tasty. But the portions were SO small that, even if you go with their recommendation of 3 plates/person,...

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We went to Shaman because unlike Chilam Balam (which we love), Shaman takes reservations. We also wanted to try the menu. It was a very good choice. We both lik...

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Int Restaurants
4.5 ★ from 86 reviews
Sean
07.08.2023 - 05:36

Mexican small plates at a friendly neighborhood spot serving amazing food and offering great service. The menu changes regularly but the time I went my favorite...

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Russell
07.08.2023 - 05:36

Not sure how this is the only byob place in west town open past 10, but that's how I discovered it. Fantastic food pork belly tacos were my favorite. The atmosp...

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Amanda
07.08.2023 - 05:36

I absolutely love this place....a small and cozy neighborhood byob with some of the best ceviche and all-around great mexican small plates. the servers were ver...

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Lisa
07.08.2023 - 05:36

We had another delightful meal at Shaman, this time trying the hen. The food is exceptional, bursting with a variety of flavors that really excite the palate. T...

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Dana
07.08.2023 - 05:36

For dinner, we enjoyed a set menu with nearly six courses, and every dish was absolutely delicious—everyone left satisfied! Shaman is BYOB, which allowed my gue...

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Menuwithprice
4.1 ★ from 67 reviews

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