Best Group Dining Mexican Restaurants in Lenox Hill
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Maya
Modern Mexican cooking with serious cocktails and a high-energy UES dining room.
Notable Picks
#1
Maya
8.6
Maya is a modern Mexican restaurant on First Avenue from chef Richard Sandoval, known for polished takes on tacos, guacamole, and agave-focused cocktails. With a lively dining room and popular bottomless brunch, it’s the Upper East Side’s destination when people want sit-down Mexican that still feels energetic and social.
Must-Try Dishes:
Traditional Guacamole, Baja Fish Tacos, Chicken Enchiladas
What Makes it Special: Modern Mexican cooking with serious cocktails and a high-energy UES dining room.
8.1
A bright, high-energy taqueria that hits best when you order like a repeat customer: a tight taco trio plus one corn snack and a drink. The room is built for fast table turns, so the win is clean execution on classics rather than long, leisurely pacing.
Must-Try Dishes:
Al Pastor Taco, Baja Crispy Fish Taco, Corn Esquites
What Makes it Special: A consistent, crowd-tested taco lineup that stays easy to repeat.
Worthy Picks
#3
Javelina
7.8
Javelina mixes Tex‑Mex flavors with burrito offerings and casual service that matches its neighborhood presence. The burritos here lean on bold seasoning and hearty portions, though the casual dining room feels more local than destination. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef Burrito, Carnitas Burrito, Street Corn
What Makes it Special: Tex‑Mex burritos with bold seasoning and generous portions