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Modern Mexican Cuisine - Maya - New York, New York, NY

Maya - New York

4.7
4.7
2473 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
At Maya, Chef Richard Sandoval first iconic restaurant offers his internationally acclaimed blend of authentic Mexican ingredients and innovative culinary techniques. Handcrafted margaritas and a selection of over 100 tequilas pair beautifully with the flavorful dishes. Handmade Mexican artwork completes Maya’s dining experience.

“The food at Maya is unlike just about anything else being served in New York City” New York Times – Two Stars
“Maya practically defines casual elegance…Maya’s menu reads like a love letter to Mexico” Michelin Guide

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri 16:00–23:00 Sat 17:00–23:00 Sun 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (212) 585-1818
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Richard Sandoval
  • Private party facilities
    Maya offers an enclosed section decorated with Mexican traditional artifacts. This room is located in the rear of the restaurant in the quietest area. Seats 40/Cocktail Reception 40
  • Private party contact
    NYC Events Team: (347) 671-5517
  • Area
    Upper East Side
  • Cross Street
    Between 64th and 65th streets
  • Parking details
    Parking available on 64th street, just around the corner.
  • Public transit
    6 Train to 68th street-Hunter CollegeN, Q, R, 4, 5, 6 Trains at 59th & Lexington
  • Entertainment
    Happy Hour Daily! 3-9pmTwo tacos for $4 all day, Monday-ThursdayBottomless BrunchEvery Saturday & Sunday
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Valentine's Day

    US$75.00 per person

    14 Feb 2025 only
    Join Maya, a Modern Mexican restaurant in the Upper East Side, to celebrate Día de San Valentín on Friday, February 14th, and enjoy our Valentine-themed prix fie menu for 75.00 per person. Treat your valentine to our Duck Carnitas Tacos, Filete Maya, Chilean Sea Bass, and sweet treats Red Velvet Tres Leches Cake guava merengue, seasonal berries, and raspberry sorbet. Delicious food is the key to anyone's heart. ¡Qué romántico!
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What 2,473 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York City

    Mexican

  • Manhattan

    Great for brunch

  • Manhattan

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Maya in New York offers a delightful blend of "amazing food" and "impeccable service," making it a "neighborhood gem." Known for its "great brunch vibes," it provides "delicious bottomless brunch" options with "fantastic seafood specials" and "phenomenal menu." While some find the music loud, the overall experience is highly recommended.

2,473 Reviews
  1. Nancy

    VIP

    New York City

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Hasn’t been to Maya in years. We had a great dinner. Food was very good. Yummy guacamole and lots of options. Excellent margaritas. Friendly service. Will go back.
    Maya - New YorkResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Nancy, thank you so much for your fantastic review and for taking the time to share your experience at Maya. We're so pleased to see that you loved and enjoyed your dinner and found our service friendly. We strive to create memorable experiences for our guests, and we're glad we impressed during your last visit. We look forward to having you back for another incredible visit soon!

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  2. Mandy

    VIP

    New York City

    60 reviews

    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious as always -- and a great place to meet a good old friend!! Excellent service.
    Maya - New YorkResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Mandy! We're so excited to hear that you enjoyed your meal and our service at Maya - New York. It's always a pleasure to welcome our regulars, and we're glad you found us to be a great place to meet your friend. We love to provide excellent food, service, and value, and your kind words affirm that we're on the right track. Looking forward to your next visit!

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  3. Evelyn

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’m not sure what his name was, but under the reservation under Evelyn, he made made I got into my uber safe and made sure everything was okay and safe. I appreciate it! He was closing the floor. Thank you much!
    Maya - New YorkResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Evelyn! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great dining experience at Maya. It's always our pleasure to ensure your safety and comfort. We're glad we could contribute to your overall experience. We look forward to serving you again soon.

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  4. Shanaya

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The waiters ate very attentive and made us comfortable! I will come back time and time again for the food and experience ! Food was on the money as well as the drinks . Thanks again <3
    Maya - New YorkResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Shanaya! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Maya! It's great to know that our attentive service and food made your experience comfortable and on-point. We're grateful for your continued patronage and look forward to serving you again soon!

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  5. William

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good place for brunch and vibes. Definitely recommend any gathering.
    Maya - New YorkResponded on 8 January 2025
    Hi William, thanks for the 5 stars! It's so great to hear how much you enjoyed your brunch and the vibe at Maya. Your high recommendation means a lot to our team. We love to provide the best service and brunch to our guests and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. We look forward to welcoming you back for more gatherings. ¡Salud!

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  6. Roger

    VIP

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just a bit too pricey for a 3 course meal. Any other day the price tag for is is likely half. Still love the food there!!
    Maya - New YorkResponded on 8 January 2025
    Hey Roger, thank you for your 5 star rating! We're so pleased to hear that you love our food and that you enjoy dining at Maya. We understand that the price point didn't meet your expectations this time and we truly appreciate your feedback. We're always looking for ways to improve and enhance our offerings and your input helps us do just that. Our team appreciates your loyalty and we hope to serve you again soon.

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  7. susan

    VIP

    New York City

    148 reviews

    5.0

    148 reviews

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious dinner and outstanding service. What a neighborhood gem and truly one of my favorite restaurants to dine in we will be back. 
    Maya - New YorkResponded on 29 December 2024
    Hi Susan! Thank you so much for your 5 star rating. We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed both the delicious dinner and outstanding service. It means a lot to be considered a neighborhood gem and one of your favorite spots to dine. We'll keep crafting creative and flavorful dishes so your next visit is just as memorable. Can't wait to welcome you back soon!

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  8. Julia

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Carlos was so helpful, friendly and pleasant. The food was incredible! We loved the guacamole!
    Maya - New YorkResponded on 29 December 2024
    Wonderful review! We're so excited to know that Carlos helped make your experience so enjoyable—he truly embodies the warmth and hospitality we strive for. And we're delighted you loved the guacamole! Creating innovative and flavorful dishes is our passion, and it’s rewarding to know we wowed you. We can’t wait to serve you again soon!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Out waitress was incredibly curt and condescending to us. My husband has celiac disease so simply asked for corn tortillas instead of flour (their menu seems very allergy friendly) - flour tortillas came out instead we tried to flag someone down for 5 full minutes until our server came over and ensured us it was flour but that she would double check. She came out 5 minutes later with corn tortillas and didn’t even apologize. She also cleared our drinks and dishes before we were even finished - with the added flair of grabbing all the dirty utensils in one hand while still reaching across the table for plates. Overall, I understand her probably having a bad day and therefore being rude but I draw the line at not taking allergies seriously.
    Maya - New YorkResponded on 17 December 2024
    Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We want to sincerely apologize for the experience you and your husband had during your visit. Providing excellent service and respecting dietary needs, especially allergies, is something we take very seriously, and we're truly sorry that we fell short in this instance. We've shared your comments with our team to ensure situations like this are addressed with greater care and professionalism. An apology should have been offered immediately, and our service during your visit should have reflected the high standards we set for ourselves. Thank you again for your honest feedback. It helps us improve, and we truly value your patronage.

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  10. Julie

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Great food, drinks, service, deal, everything! EXCEPT the DJ music was conversationally cripplingly loud - my friend and I had to sit so close to eachother and still yell into each others faces just to hear each other. Look I like music as much as the next person but when the waitstaff and guests at 2:00 pm in the afternoon have to yell and still can’t always hear eachother/ need to ask eachother to repeat things - it’s too loud! DJ was good but just several decimals lower please- I beg of you.
    Maya - New YorkResponded on 11 December 2024
    Hello Julie! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us! We’re thrilled that you enjoyed the food, drinks, service, and overall atmosphere—we aim to make every visit a memorable one. We truly value your feedback about the DJ music. We understand how important it is for our guests to be able to have a conversation comfortably during their time with us, especially in the middle of the afternoon. Your experience means a lot to us, and we appreciate you letting us know how we can improve. We hope to welcome you and your friend back soon for a more enhanced experience.

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FAQs

Maya - New York offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 585-1818.

Maya - New York is rated 4.7 stars by 2473 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Maya - New York

1191 First Avenue, New York, NY 10065

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between 64th and 65th streets
  • Area
    Upper East Side
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri 16:00–23:00 Sat 17:00–23:00 Sun 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking available on 64th street, just around the corner.
  • Public transit
    6 Train to 68th street-Hunter CollegeN, Q, R, 4, 5, 6 Trains at 59th & Lexington
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Richard Sandoval
  • Entertainment
    Happy Hour Daily! 3-9pmTwo tacos for $4 all day, Monday-ThursdayBottomless BrunchEvery Saturday & Sunday
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (212) 585-1818
  • Private party facilities
    Maya offers an enclosed section decorated with Mexican traditional artifacts. This room is located in the rear of the restaurant in the quietest area. Seats 40/Cocktail Reception 40
  • Private party contact
    NYC Events Team: (347) 671-5517
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