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1191 1st Ave
New York City, NY 10021
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#870 of 6,759 restaurants in New York City
  • Cuisines: Mexican
  • Price range*: $41-$80
  • Neighborhood: Upper East Side
  • Address: 1191 1st Ave, New York City, NY 10021
  • Phone:  (212) 585-1818
  • Fax:  (212) 734-6579
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“Always busy. Good food...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 13, 2009

Always busy. Good food. I prefer the food at Rosa Mexicana though more

“Nice romantic...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 4, 2009

Nice romantic restaurant. Small dishes but good authentic sauces. more

“Didn't like the food...”
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1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Oct 21, 2008

Didn't like the food options. The drinks made up for it. more

“Appetizers and desserts...”
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3 of 5 stars
TKNewYork 42 contributions
Sep 14, 2008

Appetizers and desserts are always good, but entrees are ok. Rosa or Caminos are better choices. But the mango mojito is fantastic! more

“Very good Mexican”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 18, 2008

Very good Mexican more

“Adios”
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3 of 5 stars
NYBob6 36 contributions
New Hartford, NY
May 15, 2008

I've eaten at Maya periodically over the past 6 years. I always thought it was an excellent restaurant. My wife and I ate there this week, in May, 2008. Waitstaff was friendly and helpful. Drinks were fine. Appetizers were small and overpriced. Food was just so-so. I'm going to look for something else in 'neuvo-Mexican' cuisine. I'm taking Maya's phone... more

“Decent fancy Mexican...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 15, 2008

Decent fancy Mexican food. Good guac... more

“Best Mexican food.”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 28, 2008

Best Mexican food. more

“non convetional mexican...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 6, 2008

non convetional mexican food. the best!!! more

“Maya: A Lost Treasure”
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2 of 5 stars
MarkB212 1 contribution
New York, New York
Feb 25, 2008

Headed downhill. Maya has been a hallmark of great Mexican food in the city. Unfortunately, with the increasing numbers of high-res building in the neighborhood (already crowded) and the restaurant's popular reputation, the overall ambiance has changed. It more takes on the atmosphere of a local watering hole than a fine dining experience. It's disappointing---although there are better choices for... more

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Maya Address

1191 1st Ave, New York City, NY 10021
Tel: (212) 585-1818 Fax: (212) 734-6579
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