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Maya
Cuisine: Latin, Mexican
Price Range: $$
10Best Says
Chef Richard Sandoval's Maya has already snagged two Michelin forks for 2016. This chic, upscale restaurant is just a skip from Hunter College on the upper East Side. Its decor is accented by bright... Read More
Chef Richard Sandoval's Maya has already snagged two Michelin forks for 2016. This chic, upscale restaurant is just a skip from Hunter College on the upper East Side. Its decor is accented by bright mango on the walls, dark furnishings and vibrant tile underfoot. Make no mistake as upscale as it is, it is also fun. The Tequileria, Maya's bar, takes a serious approach to the 200 or so agave-based spirits it has on hand meant to be sipped alongside small plates of exotic choices such as octopus or crispy tofu tacos, huitlacoche (a blue mold that grows on corn) and wild mushroom enchiladas. The slow roasted pork carnitas or the Tampiquena, filet mignon served wtih a mole cheese enchilada, and poblano chile potato gratin weaves a Latin take across several cuisines.
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Address:
1191 1st Ave
New York, NY 10021
212-585-1818
Hours:
- Sun-Thu: 5pm-10pm
- Fri-Sat: 5pm-11pm
Website:
richardsandoval.com
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Maria Lisella
New York Local Expert
- Mexican: "Take advantage of the prix-fixe lunch for $21; or a $45 bottomless brunch on weekends and don't miss the $7 margaritas on Wednesdays."
- Best for Mexican Because: Sandoval boasts a Test Kitchen menu that shifts its focus from one region of Mexico to another, follow him at Maya on his next journey.