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    Maíz

    4.3 (171 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Emma N.

    Sadly disappointed by how much the quality deteriorated. The delicious, flavorful tacos I remember eating here in the past were sadly replaced by tacos with dry, tough meat. Idk if they are trying to do low-carb or what, but it didn't seem like there was any fatty goodness in any of the 3 tacos I ordered. Birria, carnitas, and pork pastor - none of them were juicy or flavorful. The tacos were only meat and radishes. No onion or cilantro. One of the unique aspects of this place is that they make authentic corn tortillas made from 100% heirloom corn sourced from small farms. However, today the tortillas were dry and tough at the edges. All in all, quite a disappointment. I feel bad to have recommended several friends to come here for their amazing tacos - not sure when the quality became so poor.

    Tamale
    Veronica M.

    Decided to stop by to grab a quick bite while out exploring Pike Place Market. It's a very small space, very simple but with fun decor and limited seating. Service was quick and staff were friendly. The tamale was delicious, the heirloom masa really does make a difference and the meat was very flavorful. Would definitely recommend stopping by

    Ellie K.

    Delicious and a great vibe. The hot chocolate was insanely tasty and corn based! So fun.

    Al pastor tacos Carnitas tacos
    Daniel W.

    This store is right next to the Starbucks in Pike place, so it's easy to miss behind the giant Starbucks line. But this is actually a great store with particularly unique tortillas. They nixtamalize their flour in house and you can definitely taste the difference in the tortillas. Coming from LA I've had my fair share of great tacos. But these are almost as good. While the tortillas are clearly the star, their meats are quite decent too. Though not as tender as I would have liked, the seasoning and toppings were spot on and the salsa was great. If the meat was a little bit better, I would have given it 5 stars, but there is still room to improve. If you're in visiting pike place and looking for really authentic Mexican food, this is definitely the place. It's a small little store without too much room to eat in store, but there is so much public area nearby to eat. I recommend taking out and watching the waterfront from the park.

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    Sarah J.

    Didn't try too much from here because I was pretty full but I got the Jamaica Auga Fresca which was pretty good! Kind of like sweeter cranberry juice. The staff were super friendly and welcoming! Place was pretty packed. Limited indoor seating, more of a take out place. The decor was beautiful and their tiles are hilarious. Chill vibes and music playing in the restraint.

    Beef ranchero and chicken tacos
    Taara H.

    O. M. G. Their Beef Ranchero taco was, hands down, THE best taco I've had EVER in the US. As the kids today say, "Period." The flavors, fresh ingredients, perfect blend of textures - ¡excelente! The gentleman who took my order said their tacos were most popular (I was deciding between tacos and gorditas), so I went with that. Had the steak ranchero and chicken tacos. Tender, flavorful shredded beef in the handmade, perfectly sized for hand-holding tortilla was everything I needed for my rumbling stomach. Chicken was good as well, but not life changing like the steak, haha. I still want to try the gorditas, but I can't guarantee I won't just get 3 steak rancheros next time, lol. All the employees were kind and welcoming. Restaurant was decorated nicely - honoring Mexican culture. And it took no more than 5 minutes - if that - to get my 2 tacos. Thank you, Maiz, for bringing an authentic Taste of Mexico to the Pacific Northwest!!

    Horchata latte, iced
    Denise L.

    Right next door to the original Starbucks, this place has much better coffee plus a shorter line. Order maiz coffee, or latte Ingles for regular milk. Great service! Great place to rest your feet while sipping coffee.

    Iced Horchata Late
    Diana M.

    I was looking for a little pick me up caffeine drink when I came across this spot. It was cute and colorful and instantly caught my eye. Once inside, the staff greeted us right away and were very nice and welcoming. I decided to try the iced horchata latte which is actually made with horchata and then they add a espresso shot, as opposed to most places that do a syrup, yuck. This was the absolute best horchata latte, great quality espresso and drink overall. I will be dreaming about it for days, highly recommend it!

    Hanna S.

    Heirloom corn lime and salt makes for a nice clean tortilla. Six dollars for six pack or $10 for a 12 pack. However, I went to pay and they charge me $7.50 for a six pack. I asked about that and they said it was taxes which doesn't make sense that would've been $6.60 approximately. When I printed the receipt, it showed a 15% service charge. Totally support taking care of their staff but they really need to put that information upfront. The manager came by and pointed to a small sign on the credit card machine that I think maybe says something about it, but I could not read it . It was tiny, and the staff seemed to not be aware of it and misinformed. They really need to improve their communication and signage They don't have any other food options - if you're plant based but they said, maybe their other location does. please improve this communication Consider a vegan pozole option.

    shrimp ceviche, on tostadas
    Kristi Y.

    SO GOOD! love the local ingredients and LOVE the flavor! i got the shrimp ceviche on tostadas (2 per order, for $20). they were loaded, lots of fresh pieces of shrimp, lots of fresh crisp veggies, it was flavorful, limey, the tostadas had a wonderful crunch. i got the hot sauce on the side and it was definitely hot but also very flavorful! definitely a messy eat, but just gotta embrace it! service was kind and they answered my questions! got my food really quick too. a bit pricey but tastes so good so i will be back to try their tacos/other menu items! theres several bar seats in the restaurant, but i definitely recommend crossing the street and sitting on the waterfront walkway!

    Elizha-Grace F.

    First time here, we only ordered drinks. We got a hot champurrado & an iced horchata latte. Champurrado - not too sweet, flavor is very rich on the chocolate, it's like a hot chocolate but it was good. Horchata latte - really well balanced with the cinnamon and espresso. A good combination, I thought the espresso would overpower the flavor but it doesn't & I thought it would be overly sweet but it's not, it's perfect. We didn't get to try their food but we will definitely be going back to try it. They are located on the same strip as the first Starbucks in pike place so if you want to try something new I would check them out! Service was great, wonderful people!

    Watching the SB line click past while we enjoyed real authentic food!
    Lynda S.

    We walked all over Pike's looking for something that called to us to eat. Hubby was being picky and frankly, pissing me off. We see the long line for the original Starbucks and hidden behind the line was Maiz. We walked in, with my hope that a taco would suit him and we could eat already! I got a pork tamale and an Al Pastor taco and a champurrado (not always easy to find, but so delicious on a cold wet day!) He got a beef taco and a chicken taco. The corn tortillas were so fresh and soft and the masa on the tamal was soft, but firm and delicious! Everything was great. My picky husband said "see it was worth the wait. I picked the perfect place." Okay okay... I will give him that. Don't sleep on this place. Try it out. Break thru that Starbucks line and get yourself a champurrado instead. There's a SB on every corner and they all taste the same anyway.

    Horchata Latte
    Emily Y.

    We were in the area showing our out of town guests Pike Place. It was a colder day and a lot of the more popular businesses had very long lines, so we seen Maiz (smelled it before we seen it) and stopped in. The business is on the smaller side (as a lot of Pike Place stores are) but had very minimal indoor seating (just two long tables along the side of the store with standing room only). We ordered a few items (tacos, quesadillas and drinks - both alcoholic and non). However, I only got a picture of my iced horchata latte as everyone was famished and scarfed the food down! The food was aromatic and flavorful, a bit on the expensive side but understandable given the location. My latte tasted like liquid rice pudding but more subtle. My only recommendation would be to use actual horchata in place of the milk part of the latte rather than milk and adding cinnamon. Definitely worth visiting and would recommend!

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    I couldn't believe how small the tamale was for $8! Very small portions for a lot of money!

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    The black bean tacos were decent. The beans were creamy but a bit bland. The salsa added a nice touch. The place was quiet and tidy

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    When does the shop on 6th Ave open?

    8am - 6pm

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    This has been bookmarked for a while and the only regret I have is that I didn't get here sooner…read more This food is terrific, the vibe is hilarious, the servers are downright fantastic. Andrew (our server) introduced us to his sidekick, who was in training. Love that personal, hands on approach for a mew team member, and Sidekick did a great job in monitoring our table and replenishing water. Have to stop here and express my appreciation for Andrew and how he took the time to explain the philosophy and genuine team vibe of the restaurant. Oftentimes when a restaurant adds a flat 20% gratuity, you get the feeling this is not passed on to the servers. Not so here. He explained that it's shared among the servers, bar, and other staff, with only a bit retained by management, but even that finds its way into their wages. Terrific work environment and happy to see it. It definitely shows in the level of service. But we're here to eat. Didn't take a picture, but one of my dining companions ordered the burrito with red chili sauce and it was very good. Just the right amount of heat in the sauce. The Cantina celebrates Taco Tuesday, so I took advantage of this. You get the opportunity to try 5 different street tacos for the low price of $15. For another $4 you order it fully loaded which is a steal (guac, pickled onions, lettuce, giardano, crema, and another lovely sauce). Each of the tacos were really delicious and packed full of flavor. I especially enjoyed the cauliflower and the beef. Was surprised how much I liked the popcorn chicken - still juicy and not greasy in the least. Andrew treated us to a round of the hatch green chili. I was delighted because it was a dish I wanted to try. He described it perfectly: a little kick, but you can't stop eating it. He was right. A bowl of this in the winter with their cornbread (which I'm confident will be delicious) will preempt a winter cold. The sauces on the table are not to be ignored either. The green chili sauce was fruity with a little heat, the scorpion chili brings the heat, but their homemade chili oil is phenomenal. I could put this on everything. In short, the Cantina delivers. Excellent food, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and fun staff, and a cool vibe. I'll bet the cocktails will also be good. Definitely adding to the regular rotation!

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