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Maya

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1191 First Ave., New York, NY 10021
nr. 64th St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-585-1818 Send to Phone

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  • Price Range: $$$

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  • Reader Rating:

    7.5 out of 10

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    8 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: Mexican
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Photo by Kate Appleton

Official Website

modernmexican.com

Hours

Sun-Thu, 5pm-10pm; Fri-Sat, 5pm-11pm

Nearby Subway Stops

4, 5, 6 at 59th St.

Prices

$19-$31

Payment Methods

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Dine at the Bar
  • Private Dining/Party Space

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

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Profile

You'll hear the names of several classic, expensive, Midtown Mexicans bandied about, but Maya is far superior to all of them. Chef-owner Richard Sandoval (who hails from Acapulco) established his reputation at Savann, but his talent has really exploded at Maya. He combines faithfully executed Mexican classics (these are harder to find in New York than you might think) with restlessly innovative dishes that challenge the palate. The authentic decorations were custom-made in Mexico. — Steven A. Shaw

 

Recommended Dishes

Tacos de puntas de fileta with chile toreados (filet mignon marinated in beer), $14

7.5 "Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10		 Write Your Own Review
62% Would you go back?
62% Would you take a date?
0% Would you take kids?
50% Would you go on business?
62% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 7.4
Service: 6.8
Décor: 7.4
Value: 6.6

Each Bite's Better than the Last

alb68 from 10065 | Posted on 5/18/09

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 9
Décor: 9
Value: 9

I've gone to Maya twice and have yet to be even slightly disappointed. Their Mango Mojito is simply delicious and I am in love with their Enchiladas de Pollo. My boyfriend ordered the Pescado a la Veracruzana (red snapper) and while I'm not a fish person, if I had ordered his dish I would have eaten every bite. The chocoflan was very decadent and I went out on a limb trying it because I'm not a fan of flan in general. You can't go wrong with anything you order! I admit I'm not a fan of their prix fixe menu because the entree options are shrimp or pork (I can't eat either), but they have an amazing menu nonetheless.

Good Mexican. Pricey.

Bosstone from 10023 | Posted on 1/27/08

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Food: 7
Service: 6
Décor: 8
Value: 7

Good decor. Food was good. Not outstanding. A bit pricey, but worth it if you are looking for good atmosphere. Would definitely go back, but am not running to do so.

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