Maya Mexican Cafe Menu & Prices 2026: Full Yucatan & Oaxacan Menu

Maya Mexican Cafe (officially Maya Cafe & Cantina) is best known for its authentic Yucatan and Oaxacan cooking — a rarity in the Hudson Valley. The restaurant built its reputation on three dishes in particular: Cochinita Pibil (pork slow-braised overnight in Seville orange and achiote inside banana leaves, $24), the Mole Negro made from a 28-ingredient Oaxacan recipe passed down through the founding family ($28), and the Maya Margarita — a half-margarita, half-sangria hybrid that reviewers consistently call out by name. The tableside guacamole ($16), prepared in a lava-stone molcajete, is also a ritual for first-time visitors.

Maya Cafe sits in the $$ range with a typical per-person spend of $20-$35 at dinner, not including drinks. Starters run $10-$18 (guacamole $16, queso fondido $14); tacos (3-per order) are $15-$18; main plates are $14-$32, with the Carne Asada at the top ($32) and Enchiladas Rojas at the lower end ($14). The signature Fajita Maya runs $22 and is generous enough to share. Cocktails are $12-$16. Weekday happy hour (daily 4-6pm) cuts cocktail prices. The Fishkill location in the Hudson Valley tends to price closer to a full-service Mexican restaurant than a fast-casual spot.

Maya Mexican Cafe is located at 448 Route 9, Fishkill, NY 12524 (at the corner of Route 9 and Van Wyck Drive, with free parking on site). Phone: (845) 896-4042. Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11am-9pm; Friday-Saturday 11am-10pm. Happy hour runs daily 4-6pm. The restaurant has operated at this Fishkill address since 2005. Prior Maya Cafe locations in Philipstown, Beacon, and Wappingers Falls are no longer open under the original ownership.

Cochinita pibil is a pre-Hispanic Yucatan slow-roasted pork dish. The name comes from cochinita (suckling pig) and pib (underground oven used in the Yucatan Peninsula). At Maya, the pork is marinated in Seville orange juice and achiote paste (a red annatto-based spice blend central to Mayan cooking), then wrapped in banana leaves and braised until the meat shreds apart. The dish is served at $24 as a main plate with rice, black beans, pickled habanero onion, and corn tortillas, and also available as a taco order ($16 for 3). It is the restaurant's most-reviewed dish across TripAdvisor, Yelp, and Google.

Yes. Maya has a dedicated Vegetarianos section on the menu including the Black Bean Burrito, Enchilada Maya, Burrito de Espinacas, and Burrito de Vegetales. Vegetarian-tagged items throughout the menu include the Elote Callejero ($10), Platano Macho, Sopa de Frijol, Ensalada Maya, Fajita de Vegetales, and all desserts. The kitchen uses a full-service setup rather than a cafeteria line, so customizations are easier here than at fast-casual Mexican chains. Cross-contact is possible in the kitchen — contact the restaurant directly if you have a strict allergen requirement.

Based on hundreds of TripAdvisor and Yelp reviews, the most consistently praised dishes are: Cochinita Pibil ($24) — the house signature that reviewers say is the best in the Hudson Valley; Guacamole en Molcajete ($16) — made tableside and mentioned in nearly every positive review; Mole Negro ($28) — described as complex and deeply flavored; Fajita Maya ($22) — the triple-protein sizzling plate that impresses first-timers; and the Maya Margarita ($14), the half-sangria signature cocktail. The Enchiladas Rojas ($14) and Carne Asada ($32) are also regularly highlighted as standout value and premium options respectively.

Maya Mexican Cafe was founded by Luis Pinto, who relocated from Mexico to the Hudson Valley around 2000. He opened the first Maya Cafe at Perc's Plaza on Route 9 in Philipstown, NY in 2001, then expanded to the current Fishkill address (448 Route 9) in 2005 on the site of the former Moog's Farm Restaurant. Over 25 years he also operated locations in Beacon and Wappingers Falls. In 2026 , Pinto sold the Fishkill restaurant to the Van Wyck Restaurant Group and transitioned to a brand-ambassador role. The new ownership has continued the Yucatan and Oaxacan cooking traditions Pinto established. The restaurant carries a #3 of 58 rating in Fishkill on TripAdvisor with 400+ reviews.

Yes. Maya Cafe & Cantina hosts live music Friday and Saturday nights starting at 7pm (no cover charge). The restaurant has a full bar with an extensive mezcal and tequila selection, making it a popular dinner-and-drinks destination in Dutchess County. Happy hour runs daily 4-6pm. Weekend brunch (Saturday and Sunday) adds a separate brunch menu to the regular offerings. Reservations are accepted and recommended for weekend evenings.

Maya Mexican Cafe is a full-service sit-down restaurant specializing in regional Mexican cooking (Yucatan and Oaxacan) — a very different experience from fast-casual Mexican chains. Key differences: Maya serves dishes like Cochinita Pibil, Mole Negro with 28 ingredients, and Poc-Chuc that are rooted in specific Mexican regional traditions and aren't found at chains. Prices reflect full-service dining ($14-$32 for mains vs. $10-$14 at fast-casual). Chipotle, Moe's, and Qdoba build to-order burritos and bowls from a counter; Maya takes table orders from a full menu with tableside guacamole, a full bar, and weekly live music. For a side-by-side price check, see the comparison table in the full review below.