Popular Hudson Valley Mexican Restaurant Sold to New Owners

After 25 years of serving up margaritas, memorable meals, and some of the best Mexican food in the Hudson Valley, the longtime owner of one of the region’s most popular restaurants has reportedly sold the business to new owners.

For as long as I can remember, the Maya Café on Route 9 in Fishkill has been one of those go-to spots. Whether you were heading out with the family for dinner, meeting friends for drinks, or celebrating Cinco de Mayo, chances are you ended up at Maya at some point. And if you ever attended one of their legendary Cinco de Mayo parties, you already know the place was more than just a restaurant!

Mya Café in Fishkill, NY, Sold

Now, after 25 years, owner Luis Pinto is stepping away from the business he built into a Hudson Valley favorite.

According to the Highlands Current, Pinto recently sold the Fishkill restaurant to the Van Wyck Restaurant Group, marking the end of an era for many longtime customers who have been dining there since the early 2000s.

Pinto moved to Philipstown in 2000 and opened the first Maya Café a year later at Perc’s Plaza, now known as Philipstown Plaza, on Route 9. What started as a small café serving around 30 people quickly became a local hit.

Locals Love Mya Café on Route 9

Just a few years later, in 2005, Pinto expanded and moved the restaurant to its current Fishkill location after purchasing the former Moog’s Farm Restaurant property. The larger space allowed Maya Café to grow into the busy restaurant many Hudson Valley residents came to know and love.

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Over the years, Maya Café became known not only for its traditional Mexican dishes but also for Pinto’s creative specials and personal touch. In addition to Fishkill, Pinto also operated Maya Café locations at one time in Beacon and Wappingers Falls, NY.

Time to Slow Down

Pinto said he decided it was finally time to slow down a bit and spend more time traveling with his wife and visiting family in Dallas, including his daughter and grandchildren. After decades of 60-hour workweeks, it’s easy to understand why.

For many in the Hudson Valley, Maya Café has been part of birthdays, celebrations, and nights out with friends for the last quarter century. While new ownership is taking over, many longtime customers will always associate the restaurant with Pinto and the atmosphere he created over the years.

Enjoy slowing down, Luis!