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A restaurant · Upper East Side · on three of my lists

Maya.

Worth it, says Antonina. 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.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my list Best restaurants on the Upper East Side
Address
1191 1st Ave Directions
Subway
M, Q to Lexington Av/63 St, 7 min
Website
eatmaya.com
What this page is

Everything I’ve written about Maya on New York Dearest, in one place. It’s on three of my lists, from Best brunch on the Upper East Side to Best restaurants on the Upper East Side. Below you’ll find every list it’s on with what I wrote there. At the end, where it is and what’s near.

  1. Best brunch on the Upper East SideWorth it
  2. Best bottomless brunch in New YorkWorth it
  3. Best restaurants on the Upper East SideWorth it

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Three of my lists
Worth it, says Antonina. Been? Say if you agree.
Worth it
What I wrote thereFold it away

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.

Worth it

At Maya the bottomless brunch isn’t reserved solely for drinks, it applies to food too.

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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.  

Worth it

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.

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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.

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