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A place · Restaurant · Upper East Side · on 3 of my lists

Maya.

Worth it, says Antonina. Sandoval’s commitment to pushing food boundaries ensures a constant infusion of new flavors, making Maya one of the premier brunch restaurant on the Upper East Side, but the great cocktails don’t hurt either.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my Best brunch on the Upper East Side
Where Maya appears on New York Dearest

It's on 3 of my lists. Each entry below is what I wrote about it there, with my verdict on that list, the fullest first.

Best brunch on the Upper East Side

No. 7 on that list7 min from the subway
Worth it
  • Cost$49 per person
  • SubwayM, Q to Lexington Av/63 St, 7 min
  • Address1191 1st Ave, New York, NY
  • From my guide, updated September 2026.

On the hunt for bottomless brunch on the Upper East Side? Make a beeline for Maya for a generous 90-minute offering of unlimited libations like Bloody Mary, mimosas and margaritas. Continue the bottomless trend by opting in for the bottomless food, which includes following stream of unlimited tacos, quesadillas, and enchiladas.

Specializing in contemporary Latin cuisine, the restaurant is helmed by internationally renowned Chef Richard Sandoval. Sandoval’s commitment to pushing food boundaries ensures a constant infusion of new flavors, making Maya one of the premier brunch restaurant on the Upper East Side, but the great cocktails don’t hurt either.

Good to knowUnlimited brunch is $49 per person, if you’re adding cocktails to the mix, it’s $59 per person.

Worth it, says Antonina. Been? Say if you agree.

Best restaurants on the Upper East Side

No. 8 on that list7 min from the subway
Worth it

Internationally renowned chef Richard Sandoval has transformed Maya into a top Upper East Side restaurant, specializing in step up Mexican cuisine that goes beyond what you’re used to. Recognized as a premier boozy brunch spot in the UES, Maya offers meticulously crafted dishes that take taste buds on a flavorful roller coaster.

The standout barbacoa, a braised lamb shank in guajillo broth, exemplifies Maya’s commitment to peak tenderness and enhancing natural flavors with spices. Maya, under Sandoval’s food prowess, exceeds expectations with every dish, making it a place you need to try for those seeking refined Mexican flavors.

Best bottomless brunch in New York

No. 7 on that list7 min from the subway
Worth it

At Maya the bottomless brunch isn’t reserved solely for drinks, it applies to food too. Specializing in contemporary Latin cuisine, you can enjoy a never-ending supply of tacos, quesadillas and enchiladas for 90 minutes (or until your body gives out) for $49. If you’d like to add cocktails to the mix, it’s $59 per person.

The feel here is warm and unpretentious, the kind of place where you can settle in and lose track of time.

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