Maya - New York

Maya - New York reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Ralph VIP

   New York City13 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   MAYA, once an outstanding Mexican restaurant in Manhattan, has become very ordinary in its offerings and presentation. The margaritas lacked any edge, the guacamole, which was previously prepared tableside, is now dished up with droopy parsley. The dining room has not been updated in over 15 years. I hadn't been to MAYA in many years but was drawn back by my fond remembrances. It was disappointing.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Cincinnati1 review

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   This brunch was amazing! Is it a gimmick? Yes. Could you get brunch for less than $60? Yes, but everything was wonderful, they move quick and get you literally as much food and drinks as you can eat. Absolutely worth it!
   

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   Leigh

   London4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent meal and service! The lobster tacos were particularly good!
   

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   Bob VIP

   New York City58 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   First time at Maya and we’ll be back! It is a lively place (especially for happy hour!) with a great vibe, friendly service and really good food. Our server (Antonia?) was very attentive and not intrusive. We each had fajitas (chicken and steak). All came out sizzling and were very tasty! They were a bit light on the guac that came with the fajitas, but it a minor complaint. The guac that we had as an appetizer was excellent (we got the mild version). My only issue was the noise level during dinner - if the dining room is crowded as it was when we were there, it can near impossible to carry on a conversation. That minor issue aside, my overall comment is: ‘Viva Maya’
   

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   Ryan

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Best brunch value, bottomless food and drinks for around $60 before tips, and trust me you’re going to want to tip. Our server Fernanda was awesome, we had everything, we drank everything, the whole staff was amazing. Rebecca who wasn’t our server also made a point to make it special for my girlfriend and I. Good luck getting anything done after. It’s nap inducing.
   

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   marilla

   New York City2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 4, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   very authentic Mexican food, the best we've had since our last trip to the Yucatan
   

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   Craig VIP

   Chicago8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 28, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food and server andrew was fantastic! Would definitely come back
   

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   Joliza

   New York City2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   I kept being rushed out was asked for the table and check 3x which was very rude
   

   Maya - New YorkResponded on February 21, 2025

   Thanks for visiting us, Joliza. It's disappointing to learn about your experience with the service. We look to provide an enjoyable and seamless experience for all our guests, and we apologize if we fell short in this regard. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to serve you better in the future.
   

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   Richard

   New York City5 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 1

   I started patronizing Maya 15-20 years ago as it served high Mexican cuisine; not your run-of-the-mill NYC Mexican fare. Today, the experience was akin to patronizing an Irish Bar in a 3 rate college town. Extremely loud music, average Mexican food and full of screaming 20 somethings. If that is your crowd, that's your restaurant. But if you're looking for high Mexican cuisine, top quality food, and a place where you can talk to your party rather than scream at each other, in my opinion, Maya is no longer the place. I'm sad to say. Like many NYC restaurants, it's succumbed to generic averageness to stay afloat.
   

   Maya - New YorkResponded on March 6, 2025

   Thank you for being a loyal patron of Maya for so many years. We truly appreciate your feedback and understand how personal memories tied to dining experiences shape expectations. Our goal at Maya has always been to provide authentic Mexican cuisine combined with a vibrant and lively atmosphere. While our current ambiance focuses on a fun, energetic vibe that appeals to a broad audience, we understand that this may not align with the dining experience you're seeking. We value your perspective and would love the opportunity to discuss your experience further. If you're open to it, please feel free to reach out to us directly at hello@mayanewyorkcity com or via private message, so we can hear more about your thoughts and explore how we might improve for all our guests.
   

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    Stephany

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The food was delicious, everything we tried we loved and the service was superb. Andrew took care of us an his energy is unmatched. Im looking forward to go back.
    

    Maya - New YorkResponded on February 10, 2025

    Thanks for the review, Stephany! We're overjoyed to hear that you loved our delicious food and superb service at Maya. We appreciate the shoutut for Andrew. It's always a pleasure to serve our guests and we're so happy we left a lasting impression. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
    

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