Maya

Mexican restaurant · Upper East Side

Maya

Mexican restaurant · Upper East Side

5

1191 1st Ave, New York, NY 10065

Photos

Maya by null
Maya by Mariel Lind Hansen
Maya by Dillon Burke
Maya by Dillon Burke
Maya by null
Maya by null
Maya by null
Maya by null
Maya by null
Maya by null
Maya by null
Maya by null
Maya by null
Maya by null
Maya by null
Maya by null
Maya by null
Maya by null
Maya by null
Maya by null
Maya by null
Maya by null
Maya by null
Maya by null
Maya by null
Maya by null
Maya by null
Maya by null
Maya by null
Maya by null
Maya by null
Maya by null
Maya by null
Maya by null
Maya by null
Maya by null
Maya by null
Maya by null
Maya by null
Maya by null
Maya by null
Maya by null
Maya by null
Maya by null
Maya by null
Maya by null
Maya by null

Highlights

Bottomless brunch with unlimited food & drinks, plus happy hour  

Featured in The Infatuation
Featured in Eater

1191 1st Ave, New York, NY 10065 Get directions

eatmaya.com
@mayanewyorkcity

$50–100 · Menu

Reserve

Information

Static Map

1191 1st Ave, New York, NY 10065 Get directions

+1 212 585 1818
eatmaya.com
@mayanewyorkcity

$50–100 · Menu

Reserve

Features

payment credit card
reservations
wifi

Last updated

Oct 17, 2025

Powered By

You might also like

Terms of Use • Privacy Policy • Cookie Policy
 © 2025 Postcard Technologies, Inc.
@infatuation

The Best Outdoor Restaurants On The Upper East Side - New York - The Infatuation

"If you’re skimming this guide for “HAPPY HOUR,” you can stop scrolling. This Mexican restaurant on 64th Street and 1st Avenue has bottomless brunch and Happy Hour from noon to 4pm on Tuesday to Friday with $10 margaritas and $7 beers." - hannah albertine, nikko duren

https://www.theinfatuation.com/new-york/guides/nyc-where-to-eat-outside-on-the-upper-east-side
View Postcard for Maya
@infatuation

Where To Get Happy Hour Margaritas - New York - The Infatuation

"When: Monday-Friday, 4-7pm; Weekends, 5-7pm (Bar and Lounge Only) This Mexican restaurant on the Upper East Side offers shrimp ceviche and tuna tostadas as well as lobster and adobo grilled chicken tacos. If you get tired of margaritas, there are tequila flights that cost between $20 and $55." - kenny yang, bryan kim

https://www.theinfatuation.com/new-york/guides/where-to-get-happy-hour-margaritas
View Postcard for Maya
@infatuation

17 Great Bottomless Brunch Deals In NYC - New York - The Infatuation

"The Deal: $59 for 90 minutes of unlimited brunch plates and free-flowing brunch cocktails, or $49 for bottomless brunch plates only Don’t be too alarmed by the $59 price tag on the boozy brunch at Maya on the UES. In addition to free-flowing brunch cocktails, the deal includes unlimited plates from the starters, specialties, and dessert sections of the menu. They don’t restrict you to one type of cocktail, so you can have a Mexican bloody mary made with housemade sangrita then move on to a strawberry mimosa and see where that ride takes you." - neha talreja, bryan kim

https://www.theinfatuation.com/new-york/guides/bottomless-brunch-nyc
View Postcard for Maya
@eater

17 Top Tequila and Mezcal Bars in NYC | Eater NY

"This sophisticated Upper East Side taqueria is at least as notable for Atlantic cod tacos as its happy hour, which runs every day to close starting at 4 p.m. on weekdays and 5 p.m. on weekends, featuring $8 margaritas and small plates. The tequila list is massive and there are smart margarita variations like the Yucatan version made with blood orange." - Paul Schrodt

https://ny.eater.com/maps/best-tequila-mezcal-bars-nyc
View Postcard for Maya
@infatuation

Maya Review - Upper East Side - New York - The Infatuation

"Maya is a fairly upscale Mexican place on the Upper East Side where you can get tuna tartare in your guacamole and enchiladas with crab and shrimp. They also have a bar area where they do Happy Hour every day and all-night on weekends." - Matt Tervooren

https://www.theinfatuation.com/new-york/reviews/maya
View Postcard for Maya

Bernadette Smith

Google
Me and the girls went to brunch here, and it was such a great experience! I wish I could remember our server’s name because she was amazing — so attentive, on point, and fast. She never let our cups get empty, and the food came out non-stop. The portions may look small because they’re served “sharing style,” but don’t be fooled — it’s unlimited, so you’ll definitely leave full. The drinks were strong with just the right splash of orange juice, exactly how I like it. We will be making this our spot

Kate Hanley

Google
BRING IT ON MAYA RESTAURANT 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Lately I’ve been on a continuous quest to find the best Margarita on the UES of NYC. Today I walked past MAYA Mexican restaurant on 1st Ave. They had a sign that said something about happy hour and margaritas. I WOULD HAVE TO BE THERE BEFORE HAPPY HOUR ENDED AT 6 PM OUCH I walked in at 6:30 and my server had me time travel ½ hour to the past and produced an AWESOME MARGARITA I like mine on the rocks with salt. Not sure about the lime It was fro SO FAR HERES WHERE THE BEST MARGARITA IS TACOMBI UES👎🏼 THE WORST Tastes like it was made with powdered mix no booze high price Mexiterranean Grill⭐️⭐️ 1st AVE UES they have the best happy hour price on frozen margs. Albeit they’re pretty small MAYA MEXICAN RESTAURANT ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️EXCELLENT MARGS Almost as good as the BEACH CAFE 🏆The Beach Cafe 1 on the corner of 2nd Ave and E71st SUPERIOR MARGARITA ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Andyroid5 Warrier

Google
Hands down one of the best restaurants we have visited in a long long time. Service is impeccable. Andrew, our host, man his energy and positive attitude is just contagious. Watch out for that, "for sure" response from him. Hi Andrew, can you wrap this chicken and beans in the moon and have the moon slightly warmed up? "For sure". The only thing that didn't work for me? Dude ended up being a hardcore flyers fan. Now that is a big no no for me. Hi Andrew, March 25th maple leafs v flyers, Maple leafs 7 and flyers 2. Hawhawhawhawhawhaw, how do you like them apples? Hawhawhahwahw. All seriousness about hockey aside, guys, you want to experience some of the best service in a Latin American restaurant in NYC, Please visit Maya. I promise you won't regret it. The people are super nice and food is amazing as well. The ambience is great as well. Pretty authentic. There was another hostess who was Mexican. Made our daughter feel extra special and was super nice to her. They were all super patient and understanding due to the non stop special requests we had right from the begining. Can we sit in a 4 ppl table, FOR SURE, can we get something for our daughter which is not spicy, FOR SURE. The list goes on. The bill was not much as well. We ordered fajitas, tacos, beer with tomatoes drink which is spicy and Andrew mentioned that it's called Mezkal? I hope I got that right Andy ( but 7 to 2? Oh God, how do you digest that? Hahwhawhahw). Anyways, please check this place out. It's not on a very busy street ( there was construction materials the day we went through) but traffic both pedestrians and vehicles is pretty decent. I mean it's NYC so take it with a pinch of salt when I say it's not busy street. But pretty close to central park. May be about 7-2 mins walk to the park?😁

Binoy Vasavada

Google
Maya is undoubted one of the best bottomless spots in the city. The Mexican flavors are spot on & delightful when you get both bottomless food & drinks. Definitely a great place with a group so you get to try everything from tacos, taquitos, enchiladas to dulce de leche french toast & fresh churros. The margs & mimosas are tasty & served generously. Service is kinda slow but not uncomfortably. Ambiance is nice though not like a typical vibrant colorful Mexican cantina. Prices are bit high but food quality is equally good & worth the price.

fifina108

Google
Went here to celebrate my Godson’s 30th Birthday. Everything went so well. From the reservations, to the set up. The food and drinks were AMAZING!!! got to try the Maya drink!!! I had the seafood enchiladas. Absolutely DELICIOUS! The atmosphere was great. Wonderful vibe. The staff was so nice. Will definitely be coming back. I hear they have a great brunch!

ReedH

Google
I happened in here just before 7 last weekend when a place I’d been planning to go nearby was full. And what a find!! Who knew this place a) has a happy hour even on weekends that goes till 7 and b) it’s got to be one of the best deals on the UES with $5 margaritas and a selection of bites. I took one sip of my margarita, unsure of what $5 would get me, but it was legit and I quickly ordered another before the clock struck 7. I ordered the flautas off the happy hour menu, which were also quite good. In fact, the only bit of a letdown were the short rib tacos I ordered off the main menu, which were a bit dry . On the strength of their happy hour though, I’ll overlook that and be back for a return visit.

Rahul Manju Goyal

Google
Absolutely love this place! We have gone plenty of times for the bottomless brunch. The food is delicious, the drinks are delicious, the staff is great! Can’t go wrong with this spot! Highly highly recommend for an absolutely great time!

M. M.

Google
Treated ourselves during the first night in NYC. Service was stellar and food was delicious and comforting. Atmosphere was calming with beautiful Latin decor throughout. The tuna guacamole was my favorite as the tuna was seasoned with something smoky that paired with the creamy gauc and crispy wonton. The al.pastor tacos were okay as I found the meat to be a bit on the dry side. Photo is carne asade tacos that tqsted better.
google avatar

Esteban P.

Yelp
I've become a regular at brunch because of how good the deal is - $59 bottomless food (everything is amazing) and drinks. Let the waiter just bring our everything on the menu and sit back and enjoy the experience. Service is amazing as well. It's also just such a fun time. Especially as you see people loosening up as the drinks flow... 10/10 place. Great place for a fun date.
google avatar

Lisa L.

Yelp
Came here for a la carte Sunday brunch and there was no need for a reservation - lots of seats available since it's a massive space. We ordered corn on the cob, ceviche, fajitas, spring roll, and salmon. I also ordered a pot of tea. The corn could have used more oomph, the spring roll was loved by my friend, the fajitas were OK but it the beef was tender and flavorful, the ceviche was a bit odd but not horrible. The salmon was good and my tea pot was big. Service was good and food was decent, so overall it was a good time. I'd recommend it if you need a reliable last minute brunch spot.
google avatar

Nikita P.

Yelp
I've been here once for dinner and twice for brunch and it has still not upset. The food here is so tasty and the prices (for both brunch and dinner) is reasonable. I think the price for bottomless brunch here is one of the best in the city. While the ambiance during dinner is more formal; it's less formal and get loud during brunch. I've had mixed service -- but not to the level where I would never come again. I'd definitely recommend this place whether it's for brunch or dinner, and whether it's a big group or small.
google avatar

Christina H.

Yelp
I came here last minute with no reservation with no expectations. I was seated immediately and service was efficient from time of seating to time of exit. The food was fabulous! The mole poblano doesn't appear visually appetizing but omg the flavors just pop in your mouth! Hints of cinnamon. So delicious, I wanted more lol The churros were filled with warm caramel sauce. Can it get any better than that? The restaurant had mild decorations up of Mexican culture which I found nice. Very quaint restaurant. I will definitely return here! I heard happy hour here is a great deal!
google avatar

Sheela V.

Yelp
Came here for happy hour and did not disappoint! Reservations? Would recommend, but for happy hour we were able to get seated right away at one of the high tops Vegetarian friendly? Yes - we had great happy hour options for vegetarian - the tacos and nachos were fantastic! Happy hour? Great value! This place was great and made me want to come again during normal hours. Overall? Staff was great (gave us chocolate for Halloween!) ambiance was great, and def recommend for a cozy happy hour with the girls or date night
google avatar

Ileana C.

Yelp
If in NY this place is a must! Bottomless mimosas and tapas style mexican food. It's a great environment and the food is
google avatar

Ashley M.

Yelp
Bottomless drinks AND bottomless food? This place has it all. Also the food is absolutely fire. So many options! And you have to try the "secret" mimosa flavor. Our waiter Andrew was so iconic, my friends and I were loving his energy! Highly recommend this place for brunch! I wish I took more pics of the food but this is all I got
google avatar

Jeannine M.

Yelp
The margaritas were excellent both frozen and on the rocks. The guacamole was delicious and we added the tuna tartare for the extra touch for total excellence. Our server was superb and we were not rushed, they even refilled water glasses without asking!
google avatar

Anne F.

Yelp
I came here for a happy hour with 2 coworkers. I had heard good things about it so I wanted to try it. Happy hour menu is pretty bang for your buck. You can get small bites like tacos and chips & guac. My friend said the chips and guac were the best. The tacos are amazing -- you get 2 for $8 during happy hour - I think I got one chicken and one carnitas taco. My friend ordered the chips and guac and that was so good as well. I think we all ordered margaritas but I forgot to take pictures. Service is good and the ambience is definitely lively. It gets more and more crowded the longer you are there, so get there early if you want a seat for happy hour.
google avatar

Shannon S.

Yelp
Came for the brunch on a Sunday. Worth every penny. Every food item I had (which to be honest was almost the whole menu) was delicious. We had some classic margaritas and the mango mimosas which were also well made. Our server, Rebecca, was the nicest too! 100% will return next time I'm in town.
google avatar

Erik B.

Yelp
Great brunch and reliable food especially for brunch - one of the best steals in town. The vibe is relaxing with a competitive bottomless food price of $49 per person as the plates keep flowing with impeccable service. The cocktails are delicious and the music sets an enjoyable ride throughout the establishment. Apparently the standards for re-serving drinks has become more strict over time (according to a few reviewers) but I have not noticed a dip in service. The tacos are delicious, margheritas are genuinely solid, and the fried eggplant is a favorite staple of mine.
google avatar

Christine R.

Yelp
Came to Maya for their Happy Hour. The restaurant opens around 4pm and the bar area filled up quickly. The Decor had a relaxing vibe. Conversational music was playing in the background and thats always a good thing. The bartender was dressed with his Sombrero Hat and he was ready to start his shift. We started with the Mango Margarita and Strawberry Margaritas. Both of them were great he made each one from scratch. I thought he was going to get the margaritas from a machine and just add flavor. The bartender did an awesome job with the drinks. We proceeded to order my favorite dish - loaded nachos with chicken. The nachos were not soggy after all of the ingredients were added. The Chicken was hot (not room temperature) I was very pleased with my selection. I always check out the restroom and the restroom at Maya was impeccable with a nice fragrance. Maya is a great place for drinks and Nachos. I have to go back and try Dinner and their brunch.
google avatar

Bre M.

Yelp
My favorite place to take friends who like to eat and who like to PARTY lol. Bottomless drinks is one thing but bottomless food?! Unreal haha. Be sure to grab a reservation for brunch because this place gets packed and rowdy quickly! Be sure to share a big tip with your server too- they work so hard to make sure orders are going in in a timely manner and that your drinks are never empty ;)
google avatar

Nastasha L.

Yelp
Food option of unlimited family style platters is genius --- service was great. Our server was super attentive, gave suggestions, and positive attitude. Ambiance was TOO LOUD for brunch party. We love good music but you can't have it so loud people can't even hear themselves talk or have a conversation. Food and drinks were the best part
google avatar

Betty W.

Yelp
Came on a Sunday with my bf for the bottomless food only for $49 pp. overall I was really happy with the experience. The food was pretty good and for a bottomless experience the service was pretty speedy. We tried to order as much as we could from the menu and just missed a few items bc we were stuffed but everything was good! They started us out the the salsa, tuna ceviche, carnitas tacos and squash tacos to try, without us ordering. So very quick to get you started also keeping in mind the 90 min time limit. My recs would be to try the short rib enchiladas and churros, those were the stand outs for me for the day! Everything else is good don't get me wrong but a little less wow factor. I would love to come back with a couple of friends for bottomless brunch with drinks!
google avatar

Ashley H.

Yelp
Came with a group of 13 people to do their bottomless brunch (food and drinks) and it came to $78 per person (including tax). For the variety of food but especially drinks, I thought it was a pretty decent deal. They started by giving us a sampling of the menu which they served in waves. We also ordered some other items off the menu, however they are quite slow in delivering any other item that you order. The carnitas tacos, the corn on the cob, churros, and plantains were my favorites. The vegetarian tacos were my least favorite - they were pretty wet in texture. They have a pretty extensive list of drinks that you can order off their bottomless drink menu, this includes a variety of mimosas, margaritas, bloody mary's, and bloody maria's. They are not shy with their pours either and were very on top of making sure our glasses were filled. They were very accommodating in adjusting our reservation size multiple times. For a group larger than 12, they do want you to contact the restaurant directly. We ended up adding one more person to our table at the last minute and they were extremely accommodating!
google avatar

Farah K.

Yelp
Food was mediocre; fish tacos were a bit salty and soggy. Other parties seemed to have enjoyed their meals along with the margaritas esp passion fruit. Street corn was good. Skipped dessert. Enjoyed the ambience as it was very chill given it was a Thursday evening. Waiter checked in on us frequently so that was def appreciated. Was worth a try.
google avatar

Kayla B.

Yelp
A generous 4 stars for the consistent great service and the calm party atmosphere of the restaurant. I'm not sure that the food is worth the price tag though. Their guacamole was below average, their flan wasn't creamy, and the servings were also teeny tiny. Great for happy hour, I suppose!
google avatar

Yanina L.

Yelp
Great Modern Mexican Restaurant with variety of traditional Mexican dishes and more. Great service and nice ambiance.
google avatar

Alexa T.

Yelp
I came here with my friend for bottomless brunch and it was $49 a person. There's a 90 minute limit but we stayed for about an hour! Everything was delicious. You can order whatever you want and whatever quantities you want. We ordered: Churros Salmon Quesadilla Carnitas tacos (our favorite!) Tuna ceviche Chicken fajitas Chilaquiles Enfrojioladas I would definitely come back again. Service was amazing and everything came out so fast!
google avatar

Gloria R.

Yelp
Maya is one of my favorite restaurants on the UES for modern Mexican food, cocktails & tequila! Raul and Adrian make the best margaritas, the Maya margarita is my favorite...it's made with tamarind and a spicy Chile piquin rim but their spicy margarita and the hibiscus is also delicious. The queso fundido w chorizo and chicken enchiladas and steak fajitas are amongst some of the dishes I love to have whenever I'm there. I like that they also do a separate seasonal menu which features both food and drink items that's not on their regular menu.
google avatar

Sandy Y.

Yelp
My goodness do they have a great happy hour menu. Dropped by on Mojito Monday and had to indulged on a refreshing and sweet mojito ($8 each!). We got the coconut and passionfruit to start off the night. Both were freshly made and made well! Coconut, in my opinion, was the better of the two - it was slightly creamy and sweet, completely masking the flavor of alcohol. As for food, we ordered the nachos, guac, and carnitas tacos from the HH menu. Good deal for nachos ($10) and carnita tacos (2 for $11). Guac was on the pricier side but was quite delicious ($18). We washed this all down with another round of drinks on the HH menu: margarita ($11) and sangria ($8). I saw that there are deals on other days of the week. Would definitely come again!
google avatar

Sanjana S.

Yelp
I came here for a Saturday brunch for my friend's birthday and we were seated towards the back at a large table for 12. We didn't participate in the bottomless drinks but we did participate in the bottomless food. The waiters were kind of rude towards us and seemed very impatient when they were trying to explain the menu. We had just arrived and were greeting each other and they looked annoyed that we were talking when they came to our table. While the service itself was quick, it was hard to get a hold of our actual waiter and place subsequent orders or repeats of any dishes we liked. Every server just told us he'd send our waiter, who never arrived. It just seemed like the restaurant was disorganized.
google avatar

Qurratul A.

Yelp
My friends and I went to Maya for the bottomless brunch to celebrate a birthday. The food and drinks were nonstop- although the quality of the food differs between dish to dish. I also wish they included more options with shrimp as I couldn't eat the meat but they did a pretty decent job with the variety of selections. The salmon was a but dry, but my friends really enjoyed the pigs in a blanket type food they gave. The service in my opinion was great, they tended to us often and refilled our drinks a lot. I want to try and come here for dinner and see if my opinion changes.
google avatar

Risa H.

Yelp
Awesome spot for brunch on the weekends for bottomless drinks AND food - be sure to make a reservation! It can get a bit loud with 20-somethings boozing and brunching here, but it's the spot to go to if you want a great bottomless deal. Service was good, although it took a bit to get the waiter's attention as the place is always crowded. Will be back to brunch here again soon!
google avatar

Miranda F.

Yelp
O.M.Ggggggg. I pass this place all the time, but have written it off for years as being overpriced and boujee. However, since the pandemic, I think the brunch deal has become much more reasonable; what a deal it is! $55 PP for all you can eat Mexican tapas and drinks. Drinks include bloody Maria's, bloody marys, margaritas, and mimosas of several different flavors. Drinks are stronggg and well made! The food is the real star, however. The options are endless. Our server offered the full menu to start- which included about 15 different tapas with thoughtful flavor palates. Some of our favorites were the ceviche, chilaquiles , lamb tacos (**omg so yum!), hot dogs, and chips and salsa. Service was super kind and speedy. I am very impressed by the retail space- really big for this area! Will definitely be back!
google avatar

Annika K.

Yelp
Came on a Sunday night for a quick dinner - been dying to try this spot as ive heard great things and love mexican food we started with the guac and asked for it spicy which was very good but kind of watery - wish it had more guacamole for smoother consistency i also got the chicken tacos which were bomb - the chicken was juicy and tender and didnt fall out of the tortilla too often. the onions were perfectly pickled too. the serving sizes and portions are very generous left feeling so full. will def be back!
google avatar

Nadia A.

Yelp
Maya us definitely a gem in the neighborhood. Their food is delicious and there service is pretty on point but kind of slacked today as it was a busy Friday, it took over 20 minutes to get our waiter again. Although, love the vibe and astronomer of the place and they have happy hour to 7, which works perfect when you get out of work later. The carnitas tacos were delish and the sangria was tasty. This is definitely nice spot to catch up with friends.
google avatar

Christina S.

Yelp
Best cool, casual, lounge feel Mexican restaurant on the UES. The spicy cucumber margarita and short rib flautas will leave you wanting more the next day.. delicious food and friendly staff. Feels like walking home to family for lunch or dinner. Love this place!!!
google avatar

Raheem B.

Yelp
Dia de Los Muertos dinner was good...fulfilling with food and drinks...each drink was on point...enjoyed the service...ambiance was live and packed...
google avatar

Ann Y.

Yelp
All I have to say is WOW!!!! Maya is one of the best places I've ever had a shrimp fajita. The shrimps were butterfly sliced and displaced on a bed of red, green peppers, and sweet onions. The shrimp fajita was so good that my husband ordered another one. Let's talk street corn with mayo and a touch of cheese, this corn made me want to order another one, and I did, lol. We washed everything down with a cucumber margarita. Whenever you visit NYC, Maya is a MUST!!!!!
google avatar

Steph W.

Yelp
Brunch (a la carte) experience -At noon on a Saturday, our party of 2 was seated almost immediately! The place was very roomy, well lit, and nicely decorated. We ended up doing the a la carte menu instead breaking bank on the AYCE. The dishes looked scrumptious as they were passing our table! We shared some guac which was plenty for the two of us but there was nothing special about it. I ended got the full plate braised short rib enchiladas and the serving size was a bit too small but the sauce and tenderness of the beef was spot on. The service was very attentive and polite. Overall, enjoyed my experience!
google avatar

Shiloh W.

Yelp
Very cute place. Liked the good Chou es and the staff was very attentive. Make sure to make a reservation because it fills up fast. You have 90 minutes to eat and drink for $60 but, trust me, you definitely will get your money's worth in taste and atmosphere.
google avatar

Regina X.

Yelp
Seems a fun spot for bottomless brunch. Dinner menu left less to be desired mainly due to small portions and average execution that mismatched the elevated decor and UES prices. Granted, this is an impression off two dishes: 1. Fish tacos 3/5: fish seemed more tempura- than beer-battered. Small pieces of fish that were chewier than they were crispy. Comes with a sad sliver of lime for 3 small tacos. 2. Chicken enchiladas 4/5: thankfully tender and juicy chicken; pickled onions and (requested to the server) habanero sauce on the side a plus!

Daniel G.

Yelp
This feels like a half-a$$ed attempt at Mexican food. What I tried was good and has the potential to be very good but it fell short. I tried the chicken poblano / mole dish and the sauce was quite good but the portions were paltry for $25. And the chicken was tough, dry and chewy. And the rice was dry and served in a minuscule quantity. It feels like trying they're trying to put out a good enough product that people will want to come but are nickle and diming customers when it comes to quality and quantity of ingredients. We also ordered tacos . And it was 3 tacos for $23 , which is the most expensive tacos I've ever ordered. Churros were amazing and worth the $12. Would return just for those.
google avatar

Katie T.

Yelp
*3.5 stars* came for bottomless brunch with 5 other girls. $59 per person for unlimited food and drinks was a great deal. The food was delicious. Some of my favorites was carnitas tacos, chicken fajitas, corn on the Cobb and churros but everything else was good too. Service was pretty good. They kept on refilling our drinks in a timely manner. Our reservation was at 2pm but we were served until 4pm which is nice since I think the bottomless is typically 90 mins. Atmosphere was alright too, it was pretty busy. They can work on decor if I'm being honest since I didn't see much of it but would still come back for the great food!
google avatar

Angela B.

Yelp
Found this place online for Sunday brunch and we were hooked upon seeing the bottomless food and drinks for $55. Made a reservation towards the tail end, which may have been a bad idea as they were super busy. There were several large groups and sadly very loud. My companion and I had a hard time hearing one another despite there being two empty tables right next to us. Our server was so sweet, I don't recall her name. She kept a great attitude while running around. The system was pretty easy, can order multiple dishes at one time and typically only one drink. The mimosas were super tart for both of us so we switched the margaritas and those were tasty. By far the best were the carnitas tacos and the lamb tacos. They are the perfect size and you can eat so many....yummmy. Will go back during a non brunch time to test other items on the menu.
google avatar

Benjamin K.

Yelp
Modern take on Mexican with great presentation and a focus on preparing a limited number of dishes exceptionally well!
google avatar

Pamela P.

Yelp
Went on Saturday afternoon for happy hour (5-7) and enjoyed some drinks and food. Everything was delicious. We had the chicken flautas, carnitas tacos, queso fundido with chorizo and tuna ceviche. For drinks we had rosarita and maya margarita both delicious, we also ordered a beer "Chelada" Which is a traditional Mexican way of having beer, with lime juice and a salt ring and we were surprised or server didn't know what it was, but we explained to him. The size of everything we ordered was small, the tacos too, smaller than regular size tortillas. I would advise to order at least 2-3 dishes per person if you want to try different flavors, or just go for the regular menu and order a regular dish, at the end price wise it's gonna be the same or even a better deal. Service was good, music, drinks and food was well prepared and everything very tasty. Would probably come back to try their entrees and some other drinks. They also offer unlimited brunch with a variety of drinks and food so this might be our next visit.
google avatar

Laura J.

Yelp
I had a doctors appointment in the area, and of course I love Mexican food so I search nearby Mexican restaurants in the area. A few popped up but this one was the closest to me. I go in, It's happy hour and the restaurant/bar is not packed at all. I have a seat and I go to order. I noticed that the happy hour menu is very limited. I ordered Chicken Nachos and a frozen mango margarita. I asked the waiter if I could switch the chicken for steak, but that was not allowed it was just only chicken offered at time. I was a little taken back by how limited the happy hour menu was, and I went on the website to see what their dinner menu look like. And I was impressed so maybe I'll come back here for dinner and see what's up. The nachos were delicious and the drink was on point.
google avatar

Dena H.

Yelp
Wow!! We came here for brunch and we all did the bottomless brunch deal which is $55 for unlimited food and drinks. So the bring out small selected plates and anything you like you can request more of. The brisket tacos were amazing as well as the Mexican street corn. By the time the last plate came we were all very stuffed. They also have great selected drinks including margaritas and mimosas. You have 90 minutes of bottomless which is plenty of time! Highly recommend this spot.
google avatar

Ari H.

Yelp
The bottomless brunch is more that worth it. All you can eat food and drinks?? Yes, please. The shrimp enchiladas were my favorite. Service was also amazing and quick. I would recommend coming here for brunch for sure.
google avatar

Saavi S.

Yelp
I have gone to Maya brunch WAY too many times than I would like to admit. I keep coming back and I keep bringing more and more people with me. This place is it! Good Food, Good Drinks, and GREAT waitstaff. This place is a steal for their bottomless drinks AND unlimited food! The food is always made fresh, and the waiters will bring out whatever you request AND MORE (of course if it's part of the brunch menu). I have always, always, always left extremely satisfied. My favorite brunch dish that they serve is the Tuna Ceviche, Lamb barbacoa tacos, and Salmon. Favorite drinks are their Bloody Mary and Maya Mimosa. I always tell the waitstaff to keep all these dishes and drinks coming in rotation. They always make sure that we are happy, and have everything we need. If I have to say one thing that I wish Maya could improve on is the music, the place is so nice inside and has a lot of space, I think they could become more popular if they had a DJ come in and play some music to up the vibe a bit, make it more party brunch. With a couple drinks in everyone will be in the mood for some music. Will I be back here? OF COURSE already planning my next brunch outing at Maya.
google avatar

Bonita R.

Yelp
Went here for a girls brunch. The bottomless food and drinks is worth it. Carlos our waiter was amazing so kind and kept us refilled. The restaurant was a little loud but really nice on the inside. The Mexican Bloody Mary was good not overly tomatoey. I also really liked the maya mimosa. As for food- the squash tacos were really good I didn't really expect that. I really enjoyed the shrimp enchiladas although it was a little doughy. The chicken fajitas were good some pieces were dry but still delicious. The plantains threw me off when they came out with sour cream on them I scrapped off most of it and the little that was left on it did not ruin the taste it just made it a little creamier. My favor was the churros. I'm not a huge sweets person but they were soooo good i can't stop thinking about them.
google avatar

Lindsay K.

Yelp
Maya is a great spot for Mexican food on the upper east side! We ordered spicy guacamole to start which did not disappoint! The best part was that the chips were warm as if they were baked homemade. We then ate our entrees of fish taco and chicken fajitas. The fish tacos were nice and crispy and had great sauce to top off! The chicken fajita came out sizzling and also came with sour cream, guacamole, and a medium spiced sauce. We had two great margaritas as well with spicy salt around the rim. Service was great and the team here is very attentive. We look forward to dining here again soon!

Liz M.

Yelp
Idk why Maya has 3.7 stars on Yelp because this place was amazing. The food was INCREDIBLE, our server was super attentive, and the vibes were immaculate (music, lighting, noise volume, etc.) Ps. happy hour and brunch specials are a steal for the quality you're given. Would 100% recommend for anyone looking for Mexican cuisine.
google avatar

Justin P.

Yelp
I'm delighted to share a positive review for Maya Mexican restaurant. The restaurant consistently serves delicious food that never fails to impress. From flavorful tacos to mouthwatering enchiladas, Maya's menu offers an extensive range of options that keeps us coming back for more. The staff is always friendly, providing attentive service and making every visit enjoyable. Andrew & Fernanda could be the best waiters I've ever had. Additionally, the warm atmosphere of the restaurant creates a welcoming and inviting ambiance that enhances the overall dining experience. Whether you're a fan of Mexican cuisine or looking to try something new, Maya Mexican restaurant is a fantastic choice that won't disappoint! Be sure to speak to Stephanie their host. She's fantastic and highly accommodating.
google avatar

Jonathan T.

Yelp
A fantastic dining experience with all you can eat AND all you can DRINK?!? Yes yes yes! The menu is amazing, our waiter Carlos had one job. Bring whatever he wanted to bring us. I didn't order any food at all. He just kept bringing me dish after dish. Nursing a rough night out our all you can drink option (additional $10/pp) was wasted but the Mexican Bloody Mary I had was incredible, zingy, spicy, lots of flavor and strong enough for me to say. Nope. Just one. The food flowed steadily from the kitchen even though we had a 90 minute seating time. We must have had well over a dozen dishes for just two people. The price can't be beat at $55/pp you can drink and eat as much as you like. I will definitely be back when I can get my all you can drink title back!
google avatar

Akshat P.

Yelp
Came for dinner with a group of 6 and was a great vibe in the dining area. Got a pitcher of spicy cucumber margs that was wonderful, great tang and they definitely have a house tajin-esque powder for the rim (my guess is citric acid, salt, chili powder). Food was great, birria and crab enchiladas were hits at our table. Only minor gripe was that it was slightly under seasoned to my taste but the meat was all cooked perfectly. Service was top notch, great recs and no mistakes in our order despite slightly larger group.
google avatar

Niqua L.

Yelp
The food is sssoooooo flavorful yet my only down side is that you have to spend extra for sides to make a full meal. Because in other restaurants they normally come together.