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Maya

1191 1st Ave, New York, NY | Map it  

10021 40.763200 -73.959401

(646) 461-3203 | View Website

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High-end Mexican that ranks among the city's best.

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About Maya

  • Chef Richard Sandoval
  • Modern Mexican Cuisine
  • Margaritas & Fine Tequila

At Maya, Chef Richard Sandoval combines authentic Mexican flavors and innovative culinary techniques to create the signature dishes for which he has been recognized as Bon Appetit's Restaurateur of the Year, Mexico's Toque D'oro and the Father of Modern Mexican Cuisine. In the dining room and Tequila Bar & Lounge, enjoy hand crafted margaritas or choose from Maya's selection of over 100 fine Tequilas.

All night, every night -

$3 Tequila Bar & Lounge Menu -

Tacos, sopes, ceviches and more...

Happy Hour daily from 5-7PM -

$5 Margaritas & Latin Cocktails  View Less
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Features

Neighborhoods:
Lenox Hill, Upper East Side, Midtown
Price:
$$$$
Cuisine:
Mexican
Categories:
Lounges, Restaurants

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Restaurant Special Features:
Dine At The Bar, Food Delivery, Bar Scene, Margaritas, Happy Hour
Payment Methods:
MasterCard, Discover, Visa, American Express, Diners Club
Bar & Pub Special Features:
Happy Hour

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Review Highlights

ambiance
100%
“The ambience was good - it was a Friday night around 830pm and the place was crowded (wouldn't recommend for 1st dates or a romantic evening, but great place to go before going out).”
dessert
80%
“When the bill arrived, I almost fell out of my chair when we each owed over $70 and did not order appetizers or desert.”
drinks
100%
“went to Maya last night after reading reviews here, and the food and drinks were awesome!”
food quality
91%
“Creative Mexican dishes that are not so typical in Mexico.”
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menu variety
100%
“The appetizer sampler is great because it give you a chance to sample different options.”
overall
100%
“We were hoping for a good Mexican dinner at a nice restaurant, but were completely disappointed.”
return potential
100%
“Our server was friendly but very professional - he worked well in the energetic space - I will definitely go back.”
service
90%
“One bright spot in the dinner was the attentive and friendly staff, eager to refill our water glasses and bring more chips.”
value
72%
“The place was very crowded usually it is a good indication that the food would be worth the delay.”
wait time
100%
“THis open and spacious restauarant has a long menu of some unique dishes.” View Less

Reviews for Maya

love27

Member since Sep, 2009 View Profile
2Reviews
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Joined 3 years ago
3.0
June 04, 2011

Good mexican food. I went with my boyfriend and we like the food and the manager Zulima was very nice to us. thanks

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ajk1

Member since Dec, 2008 View Profile
25Reviews
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Joined 4 years ago
3.0
March 23, 2010

Hip Mexican Restaurant. I had a 30% off coupon from Blackboard so decided to check this place out with my sister. The ambience was good - it was a Friday night around 830pm and the place was crowded (wouldn't recommend for 1st dates or a romantic evening, but great place to go before going out). The food was good, too. Nothing to write home about, but it was good. Service could've been better, though. I know it was a busy Friday night, but the restaurant needs to increase wait staff to account for increased activity. I would go back to this place, but wouldn't necessarily crave it.

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marrrio

Member since Feb, 2009 View Profile
2Reviews
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Joined 3 years ago
4.0
March 09, 2009

lovely experience. Had dinner at Maya last month and had a lovely experience. The food was delicious and my wait staff was so friendly. I felt at ease, welcome and had a great dinner. I Highly Recomment It.

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enick

Member since Sep, 2008 View Profile
5Reviews
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Joined 4 years ago
4.0
November 27, 2008

tasty food but small portions. Came here for a friend's birthday. It was damn tasty ... had the seven course meal ... although the portions looked small I still was stuffed (which I wasn't expecting from a place like this) The decor and ambiance here were damn good. Probably won't come here again any time soon (a bit cost prohibitive) ... but will definitely keep in mind for a special occasion.

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vzones

Member since Nov, 2008 View Profile
3Reviews
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Joined 4 years ago
4.0
November 11, 2008

mexican in a different way. we tried this restaurant because we had beedn to zengo in dc, and we liked it a lot. first aand foremost try to make reservations before you go. when you get there try the plato maya, not bad to get a sampling of three. The picadillo de atun is very good and plenty. the ostiones sandoval are excellent. my friend raved about the carnitas maya, if you like pork. the pescado ala veracruzana is excellent and well portioned. the pato ahumado will make you like duck, if you never tried it before. the langosta y camarones was an excellent dish for lobster lovers but may be a little skimpy on the lobster. the chocolate flan and cholocate mousse are excellent. try the chocolate expresso, you can't go wrong. the restaurant is loud but the food is good. stay away from the sangria, it is very weak. the prices are a little high if you indulge in liqour. if you have a good meal and one bottle wine or a couple drinks for two people with a desert expect to pay about 60 to 75 per person, considering the high quality of food and attentiveness of the staff, and of course the fusion style of the food. this place should be on your angenda but not too often.

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