Maya Toasts The Weekend With Bottomless Margarita Brunch

For the first time in its 15-year history, Chef Richard Sandoval's flagship, Maya, will debut a new bottomless Margarita Brunch featuring modern Mexican brunch small plates and creative tequila-based morning cocktails. Beginning Saturday, September 15, 2012, brunch will be offered at Maya Saturdays and Sundays from 11am-3pm during which guests are encouraged to brunch to their heart's content with dishes that highlight Chef Richard Sandoval's signature Mexican flavors. Guests can quench their thirst as they linger over a selection of free flowing cocktails and an unlimited selection of small plates of Mexican brunch fare for up to 2 hours, for an all-inclusive price of $35 per person (excluding tax and gratuity.)

"Brunch in NYC is not just another meal; it has turned into a social event for friends to gather, catch up, mingle and celebrate the weekend. I hope to recreate the festive Sundays that I grew up with in Mexico, filled with endless plates of food, delicious drinks and a room filled with laughter," says Sandoval.

The menu will feature a selection of breakfast cazuelas - baked egg dishes presented in a cast iron pan - meant to be shared by the table. Maya's modern Mexican twist on classic brunch favorites includes selections like:

Eggs Albanil Cazuela
Scrambled Eggs, Chicharron, Black Beans, Salsa Verde, Crema Fresca

Chilaquiles Divorciados Cazuela
Poached Eggs, Tortillas, Red Sauce, Green Sauce, and Black Beans

Huevos Rancheros Cazuela
Fried Eggs, Red Ranchera Sauce, Tortillas, and Black Beans

Mayan Benedict
Masa Sope, Poached Egg, Pork Carnitas, Avocado, Salsa Verde, and Green Chile Hollandaise

Pan Dulce
Mexican "French" Toast with Chipotle Cajeta, Nutella, Whipped Crema Fresca, and Bananas

Enfrijoladas
Egg Enchilada, Queso Panela, Pickled Chile, Black Bean Puree, and Crema Fresca

All bottomless brunch menu items are available a la carte, along with a selection of Guacamoles such as Chicharron and Tuna Tartare. Maya's popular Tacos, like the Smoked Brisket with Creamy Chile Slaw and Chicken Tinga with Pico de Gallo, will also be available. Breakfast sides include Chipotle Crispy Bacon, Fresh Fruit "Chile Limon", and Poblano Chile Breakfast Potatoes.

Tequila-based cocktails that pack a big punch will be served along with a selection of non-alcoholic Aguas Frescas - traditional Mexican fruit waters - like Hibiscus, Tamarind, and Melon, which will be made fresh daily. Cocktails include:

Maria Verde
Tequila Blanco, Tomatillo, Chiles, Cilantro, Jalapeno, and Lime

Bloody Maria
Tequila Blanco and Sangrita

Tequila Punch
Tequila Blanco, Coconut Rum, Muddled Orange and Cherry, Lime, Pineapple, and Orange Bitters

Pineapple Sage Margarita
Tequila Blanco, Pineapple, Sage, Lime, and Coconut

Brunch will be served Saturday and Sunday from 11am-3pm. Dinner is served Monday-Thursday and Sunday from 5pm-10pm, and Friday and Saturday from 5pm-11pm. Tequileria Maya is open Monday-Sunday from 5pm-12am with Happy Hour specials from 5pm-7pm Tuesday-Saturday and 5pm-12am Sunday and Monday. For more information, or to make a reservation, please call 212.585.1818, or visit www.RichardSandoval.com/MayaNY, www.facebook.com/MayaRestaurantNYC, or www.twitter.com/restaurantmaya.

About Maya and Tequileria Maya
Maya is Chef and Owner Richard Sandoval's flagship restaurant located in New York City's Upper East Side neighborhood. Celebrating its 15-year anniversary, Maya debuted a brand new look and design in June, with a menu that features skillfully prepared authentic Mexican flavors with a contemporary flare. Maya's newest addition, Tequileria Maya, is a brand new tequila bar and lounge in the adjoining space, inspired by traditional Mexican Tequilerias with a menu of over 100 agave based spirits. Maya is part of a larger famil